Local notes report tannery move and civic projects
Neighborhood notes cover Spartansburg tannery closure and move to Titusville, Erie Tuk Odd Fellows temple plans on Twelfth Street, Farmers Institutes in Warren county at Scandia and Limestone Grange Hall, and public water boil advice for Oil City. Also mentions Horace Greeley rights of way, a mill accident in Russell, rail and oil deals, Japanese apprentice in Bradford, judge's stance on lawfulness, log skidding feats in Clearfield, a fatal Erie train crash, oil quality grading and an upcoming pipeline project at Tidioute and a receiving tank at Tiona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
Titusville
Tuk Odd Fellows Lodges
Erie
Twelfth Street
Warren County
Scandia
Limestone Grange Hall
Oil City
Allegheny River
Horace Greeley
Corry
Clymer
Union City Times
Horace
Lane
Russell
Adelbert Sumner
Bradford
Cleveland
Bovaird & Seyfang
Japan
Thomas
Crawford County
Clearfield County
James LaRock
LaRock
Erie R. R
Columbus
Clifford Jarrett
Drs. Kibler
Christy
Erie Construction
National Transit
Pleasantville
Tidioute
West Hickory
Tiona
Butler Stricken Area Seeks $100000 to Fight Disease
Butler reports 1200 total cases with 33 deaths through December 6 and 100 patients in hospitals. New cases run 20 to 30 daily as 800 families are touched. The community seeks funds and more trained nurses and doctors to stem the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Edinboro Normal Offers Broad Course Catalogue
Edinboro Normal announces a general course catalog covering music oratory business art and mechanical drawing. Free catalog available from principal John F. Bigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro Normal
John F. Bigler
Tailor Jacob Keller Opens New Store on Penn’s Avenue
A large lot of cloths has arrived for Jacob Keller the tailor who guarantees a good fit. He has the manpower to complete garments and invites customers to visit his new Penn's Avenue shop to see the selection and get measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Jake
Penn’s Avenue
Closing out at cost for 1000 yards of cloth in 30 shades
Notice item mentions Jacob Keller tailor offering cloth at cost for rainy day skirts with cash only. A canoe found in Grinderville river is available to owner who proves ownership and pays notice costs. Also references trunks satchels and suit cases at S Keller's Sons store with fine goods and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
NorTice
Grinderville
Local notes from Irvineton include mill change and depot plans
Irvineton reports new owners at the Stave Mill with Peter Swanson overseeing affairs and Fred Walters managing operations. A 20 cent Sunday supper by M E Church Sunday school raised over sixteen dollars for Christmas children. A new $15,000 passenger depot is planned at the W N Y and P R R junction, to handle future traffic between Pittsburgh and Buffalo. The deer sighting near Sulphur Spring road is noted along with railroad talks to ease Allegheny Valley traffic. Mrs Newbold and daughters plan Philadelphia winter return while Miss May Swanson travels to Washington for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Selma Anderson
Warren
Irvineton
Peter B. Swanson
Fred Walters
M. E
W.N.Y
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Allegheny Valley
R. R
Local residents listed in social notes and grange activities
James Mortenson and family moved into N W Dupree’s house. Ray Delamater and George Whitcomb attended Pomona Grange at Pleasant. Mrs E A Swanson and children visited Warren relatives. Delamater family traveled to Wilkesbarre for State Grange. Henry Peterson returned from woodland work. S A Samuelson and son visited his father. Bondeson and Delamater done business in Warren. P L Brooks returned from West Virginia after summer. Griggs and daughter May of Lander visited Fred Hurlburt. Floyd and George Whitcomb went to Warren where George serves as juror. Ira Rhinehart spent Sunday with her parents. Frank Falconer home after week at Quaker Hill for John Brooks. Ethel Northrop and Iva Rhinehart went to Jamestown. Lars Anderson initiated in Grange. Election of officers at Grange Saturday Dec 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drc
James Mortenson
N. W
Bondeson
Delamater
Warren
P. L. Brooks
West Virginia
Griggs
May
Lander
Fred Hurlburt
Floyd
George Whitcomb
Ira Rhinehart
Frank Falconer
Quaker Hill
John Brooks
Ethel Northrop
Iva Rhinehart
Jamestown
Lars Anderson
Grange
Local Socials Include Oyster Supper and Christmas Plans
The oyster supper at Henry Brooks home last Friday evening was a success with good attendance. Lutheran Sunday School children prepare for their Christmas tree and exercises on Christmas night. Mrs. August Johnson, formerly of this place, returned from Warren after a week visiting relatives. Esther Jones of Warren stayed home over Sunday. Rev. Rinell attended Conference in Warren last week. Young People’s Literary meets at the Lutheran Church next Sunday evening. Art Bull of Leachdale visited friends here recently. A baby boy, born Nov 28 to Mr and Mrs Alex Landberg, weighs eleven pounds and is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brooks
August Johnson
Warren
Esther Jones
Rinell
Young People’s Literary
Lutheran Church
Art Bull
Leachdale
Alex Landberg
Local Happenings and Obituaries From December
Mr and Mrs J E Snyder returned from Rochester. Rev E W Robison arrived as new M E pastor and began duties. Presbyterian ladies held a church bazaar and supper. Mrs Jennie Woods former resident died at Pittsburg and was interred in Garland. Thomas Wilson died November 29 and was buried at Neiltown. M E Ladies Aid quilting bee freed two quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Snyder
Rochester
E. W. Robison
M. E
The
Presbyterian Church
Jennie Woods
C. W. Hiltman
Pittsburg
Garland
Thomas Wilson
Neiltown
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
I. D. Smith
Local News Roundup From Wrightsville and Nearby Areas
Dec 7 reports David Bull is improving after a barn scaffold fall. Eli Boardman also improving. A child of Mr Sparling who died from scarlet fever was buried at Wrightsville last Thursday. Mrs Luln Lossing moved to her mother's for the winter. Scott Durlin and wife hosted friends for Thanksgiving. Geo Cale drawing lumber to Corry. Fred Bogue moved his family to Bailey Hill. Mr Palmeter and Mrs Geo Cale visited on Bailey Hill. Lamott McDonald, once ill, is better.
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David Bull
Eli Boardman
Sparling
Wrightsville
Luln Lossing
Scott Durlin
Geo. Cale
Corry
Fred Bogue
Fentonville
Bailey Hill
Palmeter
Lamott McDonald
Funeral for Clifford Jarrett Held After Erie Train Death
The December 7 funeral for Clifford Jarrett, killed by Erie Train No. 10 on December 1, was held at 1 P M at the M E Church. Mrs Clara Watson of Jamestown led the service. KOTM members attended. He leaves a wife a son Charles and three daughters Mrs Smith Jamestown Mrs Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Jarrett
Erie
M. EK
Clara Watson
Jamestown
Charles Jarrett
Smith
Beach
Metzger & Hogan Store Bargains Advertised for Christmas
The Metzger and Hogan store promotes reduced prices on children gowns at 39c, ladies flannelette gowns at 50c, men's gowns at 50c and 1 dollar gowns, Cinderella flannelette gowns at 89c, and patterned fabrics at 25c per yard with heavier grades 50c and 25c.
Oriental Rugs and Linen Handkerchiefs on Sale
A sale listing offers rare old Oriental Rugs priced from 12 to 50 dollars for small and fairly large pieces. It also advertises a variety of pure linen initial Handkerchiefs at 10 to 25 cents, including Swiss embroidered and hand made linen options, noting quality and value.
Coat and Suit Bargains at Discounted Prices
Only 45 coats and 20 suits remain from Rubel, Wile & Co. sale samples. Dresses and outerwear are offered at one third off, with shoppers saving one third on each garment in stock.
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Rubel, Wile & Co
Local Banquet Initiates New Members and Visitors
The report notes Miss Jessie Jarrett of Columbus and Mrs. Frank Hardinger of Mill Village visiting town. The K.C. T. M. hosted a banquet Thursday night and initiated several new members with representation from Corry Tent and Warren.
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Jessie Jarrett
Columbus
Frank Hardinger
Mill Village
Corry
Warren
Christmas Revival Visitors and Local Notes
Rev J P Burns assisted in revival meetings in Gran derville with Rev R A Parsons. Residents Dwight Wickham and Hanford Lilly returned from Tennessee. Florence Musselman visiting sister Mrs George Wentz in Warren. Frank Shannon and wife spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Henry Brayton and wife to Titusville for winter with daughter. Harvey Jackson and wife with son G H Jackson in Warren for Thanksgiving. Lena Hodges home from Warren over Sunday. About fifty Odd Fellows went to Sugar Grove for lodge via new street car line. L Mickelson of Sugar Grove visited friends. Clarion State Normal School offers trained faculty and facilities. winter term begins Jan 4. Fresh candies daily at Greek-American Store.
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J. P. Burns
Granderville
R. A. Parsons
Dwight Wickham
Hanford Lilly
Tennessee
Florence Musselman
George Wentz
Warren
Frank Shannon
Liverly
J. D. Shannon
Henry Brayton
Titusville
Harvey Jackson
G. H. Jackson
Lena Hodges
Sugar Grove
Jacob Keller Tailor Opens On Penn Avenue
New and handsome store of Jacob Keller offers good and cheap overcoats and Loeb's custom shirts. Call soon before cold weather arrives, with agents for fine shirts available.
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Jacob Keller
Penn’a Avenue
Loeb’s
Dr J E Jordan's Dental Parlors Advertises Services
The Hoffman Block location offers dental parlor services and invites appointments by calling 2%5 B. Bell done. The Mail provides job printing and promises prompt attention to mail orders.
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J. E. Jordan
Hoffman Block
B. Bell
Deserved Patronage At Warren Footwear Store
The people of Warren and vicinity praise B. G. Gregory for assembling a large stock of seasonable footwear. Never before has Warren seen such a wide display from light slippers to heavy winter footwear. His Christmas slippers and fine shoes draw much attention as fitting gifts.
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Warren
B. G. Gregory
Invitation to Davis Drug Store Leather Goods Sale
A newspaper notice invites readers to visit Davis Drug Store for a large line of leather goods toilet sets perfumes hand bags and gifts ideal for Christmas in Warren. A legal notice states George H Higgins attorney will be in Warren Saturdays at Geo. B. Munn law office on Second Street starting Sept. 26 1903.
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Davis Drug Store
Warren
Geo. B. Munn
Second Street
Geo. H. Higgins
Miss Sill’s
Headwear and Holiday Goods Advertised for Subscriptions and Sales
Call at Miss Sill's for headwear and subscribe to The Main and New York Tribune Farmer for 1.50 yearly. The Tri-Weekly Tribune and MAIL at 2 yearly. Davis Drug Store features elegant holiday goods including perfumes and leather items. S. Keller's Sons offers blankets robes gloves and mittens at low prices.
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Main
New York Tribune
Tri- Weekly
Tribune
MAIL
S. Keller’s Sons
Struthers Hotel Barn Taken Over By John Stinger
The Struthers Hotel Barn is now in charge of John Stinger and will serve farmers and others with special attention to horses. Transients are welcome as there is no livery in connection.
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Sill’s
Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
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Neighborhood Notes
H. T. Smith
Chandler’s Valley
Pittsfield
Freehold
Metzger & Hogan
Booback
Austria
Holland
Lamages
Bonn
Oriental Rugs
Metager
Youngsville
Clarion State Normal School
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Stanley K. Pierson
LeRoy
N. Y
Central Pharmacy
Davis Drug CO
Irvineton Stave Co
Walter Mills
Irvineton, Pa
H. & F.walters
Warren Trust Company
Penn’a
F. M. Knapp
Capital
MO. M. Siegfried
Chas. E. Cobb
H. M. Preston
Treasurist
Geo. E. Colvin
Greek-American CO
Greenland's
N. Greenlund & Son
Warren, PA
Florida
C. F. Schwing
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