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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
3
The Warren Mail reports Mrs. Fanny Irvine’s annual Christmas poem from Morck jewelry and mentions P.S. Morek & Kirberger gift previews. It notes urgent calls for a Warren hospital amid accidents and lists officers elected at Occidental Chapter R A M and upcoming North Star Lodge F and A M meeting.
Mr A D Mc Gregor of Lander escaped death after his horse driven wagon ran away on the Conewango creek road. The buggy collided with the 11 o clock passenger train near the State Hospital crossing, killing the two horses and wrecking the wagon. He was severely injured and taken to the Blandin hotel. he stood and planned to go home to Farmington.
The street railway project on High Street faced obstruction as D A V P R B workers asserted rights at the crossing. Supt. Moon brought engines and cars to block the site until an injunction by the railroad company was obtained. Counsel for both sides argue Monday before Judge Noyes as terms for gate and watchman are discussed.
An essay argues curfew laws curb street wanderers and foster better citizenship. It notes lax enforcement and compares Punxsutawney and other towns with curfew ordinances forcing those under sixteen to be home by nine. The piece questions Warren’s potential benefits from such restrictions.
Mrs. A. J. Davis recovers from severe illness while Mr and Mrs H Rockwell head east for a brief trip. M J Workman remains seriously ill with slim hope for recovery. Mrs Mary Goodrich improves after a sudden illness. Directors and teachers meetings include Joz N Diercu promoting Truth Soap. Bishop Whitehead marks 25th bishop ordination anniversary. A. R. Taylor delivers Advent sermons on Nazareth.
The Grand Jury acted on fifteen bills finding twelve true and three not true. They visited the jail court house and hospitals, noting good order in most sites, but needed repairs to plumbing, a north porch, a basement laundry, a hand-rail on stairs to the Grand Jury room, and fire protection measures. They urged cellar expansion and moving a carpenters shop to reduce fire risk.
At the Warren Co Fair Association annual meeting in the courthouse last Saturday afternoon, directors elected include F. A. Cogswell C. P. Northrop L. M. Hazeltine Willis Cowan H M Boeschlin A O Briggs N A Porter N Dietch and B F Mead. Officers to be elected next Saturday afternoon.
Tuer schools close next week due to Teachers Institute. In Tidioute closures extend to the Monday after New Year. Warren may have a three week break or until after New Year as directors weigh the June impact. Teachers and pupils prefer a Christmas present to a Christmas past.
N. K. Wendlebee offers custom picture frames made neatly and quickly with a fresh stock of mouldings. Call for service and selection.
CurisMas buying runs brisk as merchants offer discounts on silver spoons dolls and shoes. The Lincoln Club of Erie plans a Lincoln day banquet on February 12 with Santa and gifts guidance for homebound families and a push to buy local to aid the community.
At the State Grange session in Altoona officers were elected led by Worthy Master Leonard Rhone and Secretary Jerome T. Ailman. Installations followed Friday morning with a plan for a special Harrisburg session in November 1897. Rhone notes a 1800 member gain and favors rural winter and summer schools and tax parity for corporations with private real estate.
Mrs. K. W. Booth of Warren received on Wednesday December 16 a payment of 2150 from Class B A U, four days after proofs of her husband's death were sent to the Columbus Pa main office. The notice commends promptness and states Class B seems to be all right.
The thirty fifth annual Teachers Institute met at the courthouse with over 400 attendees. Sessions featured talks by Rev. J. W. Smith Dr. A. E. Winship and Prof. Carson plus recitations by Amelia York Edith Chase and Helen Yates. The program included sessions through Wednesday with a closing concert and recitations.
Deaths and funerals announced for Mamie J. Lymer Edith M Thompson Mrs A Weiss Charles Peterson Mathias Schuler Floyd Garfield. Listings include ages and relatives with funeral details and accident causes.
When you want repairs, Mrs Casemere’s offers low prices and quality work. She sews rips and patches craftily, making garments look better than new. Located next hallway to the Mail office at 305 Second St, call for service.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy marketed as the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt relief of pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both men and women. Sold by Noyes Drug Store Warren Pa.
A collage of witty quips and ad lines from Warren based merchants and doctors. Features: Ayer's Pills endorsements and hair products, Kirberger & Merck jewelry sales, blood purifier claims, Chamberlain's remedy testimonial by Dr. T. F. O'Donnell, and humorous streetcar exchanges. Also mentions holiday greetings and parental questions about generals.
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