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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
8
Neighborhood notes report Brocton plans its first Masonic Lodge named Lake Shore, Fraternity F. and A. M. Also cited are tallies on local civic events from Corry to Meadville and Venango county court celebrations scheduled for 1905.
The rapid growth of rural free delivery under Republican oversight could provide many jobs. By July 1, 1905 about 32 000 routes are expected with 6 000 more added next year, costing nearly 26 million dollars annually. Bristow urges Congress to allow a three cent per pound rate for packages up to five pounds, improving rural shopping options. Additional notes advertise hand painted china, cut glass, and fresh candies at local shops.
John Cummings and wife of Ripley visited his brother in law Ira Carpenter. Arthur Casey and Laura Sheahan reportedly wed in Warren about five weeks ago and are keeping it quiet. Mothers' meeting at Mrs. K. Meley drew good attendance. Episco pal services led by Rev. John of Warren planned every other Sunday. Baz ar netted $126 for Christmas goods. Swanson's hall hosted Eldred Stock Co. in Little Buckshot. Sleighing good as temps fell to 10 below. Weather, water needs, and local contracts for snow clearing noted.
Christmas will be observed with the usual services at the Lutheran Church. A Sunday 5 o'clock meeting precedes Monday tree exercises. The Young People's Society plans an oyster supper on Friday Dec 30 for charity. Winter term at EDINBORO Normal begins Jan 3 1905 with free tuition for prospective teachers.
State Grange in Erie for a week long session opening Tuesday at 10 30 A M in Maenmerechor Hall with over 2000 delegates including about twenty from Warren county. Officers report Pennsylvania Grange in good condition with rising membership and a large treasury surplus. Allegheny Grange of Kinzua invites Corydon Grange to October 21 meeting. about 25 Corydon members attend. Third and fourth degrees conferred followed by a harvest feast and a literary program. First Normal Farmer Institute in Pennsylvania held October 11 to 14 at Bellefonte and State College with very successful meetings.
I X L Ice Cream Company offers about 2000 pounds of pasteurized cream butter from mid October, bottled under their own label at 311 Union Street Ackley Station. Available this week in 5 pound lots at wholesale price. samples may be obtained at the factory. December 14 1904 Bell 84 Union 94.
Dunham’s Pharmacy offers American and Imported Christmas perfumes from 25c to $5 per bottle. Leather goods, brushes, perfume atomizers, writing paper, and Art Store items like pictures, china, bric-a-brac, and stationery also available. S. Keller’s Sons sells suitcases and grips as gifts.
Christmas suggestions urge buying at home with local merchants. Advertises Schwing's, Merck & Kirberger's, Greek American Store, C. H. Smith, and the Art Store for gifts, candies, silverware, watches, and cards. Public sales include Henry Lahman’s farm auction and Chris. Cramer’s Dec 22 sale with horses, cattle, and tools.
Revival of oil well drilling on Academy lands west of Warren raises hopes for revenue to Warren school district. One well near the Allegheny river is being drilled with others possible if indications warrant. Two elderly men die in Philadelphia from over-exertion shoveling snow. Holiday rail rates offered by D A V P R to December 1904 and January 1905 travelers.
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