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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
1
Local notes report holiday greetings and family moves, with updates on property transfers, store sales, and community events in Warren. Mentions of Calenders and candy sales, oil prices, and island travelers accompany school activities and a county teachers’ institute.
In a special meeting the Town Council allocated 500 for the Board of Health as an emergency fund. The Building committee was tasked to study a suitable contagious disease hospital building. Paving assessments for Pennsylvania avenue will be collected with no interest to Dec 29, with liens for nonpayment. The county commissioners and new board agreed to fund Market street paving with 200 for this year and 350 yearly for three years from the Rouse Fund.
C. C. Miles, long time ticket agent at the local D A W P station, has been named agent and operator at North Warren. He and Mrs. Miles will move tomorrow. he begins work immediately. The vacancy followed North Warren’s agent becoming freight agent at Warren, a post once held by C O Jackson, who died two weeks ago.
Professor Albert Brigham of Colgate University spoke at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburg under the Academy of Science and Art. He described the ice boundary from New England to the Midwest, noted the ice dam idea near Cincinnati, and explained glacial changes in stream courses including the birth of Niagara River and Falls and the re routing of rivers in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Bishop Whitehead recalls a convert from Methodism at Church of Nativity in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania who would shout Amen and Alleluia during services. He corrected her, then she quipped that no praise was needed since he had not made her shout.
Town officials reassure citizens no fear is warranted as preventive steps are taken. Prompt treatment of diseases, personal cleanliness, and vaccination where needed are emphasized to avert any epidemic, with caution urged but fear discouraged.
At the music store of J. Carolus Biekarck there is a large and fine stock of musical instruments ideal for holiday gifts. The shop also features the latest music books and sheet music at half price. Mr. Biekarck invites calls and spares no effort to please customers.
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises a large lot of men’s suits ladies skirts and sacques at very low prices for friends and patrons. Also offered are pictures and artistic frames as Christmas presents and fall and winter millinery at Kerther’s with best latest styles and low prices.
Marriages recorded in Warren include Dr Hiram Cushman Jacobs and Miss Hilda Stuart Wood in the Episcopal Church with a small gathering. The couple left for Philadelphia and will host a reception at the bride’s home Monday night. Also noted are Carl A Wheelock and Elizabeth Grier. Edward Cawley and Minnie S Bland ing. Clarence Hamilton and Mary Gebhart.
Notices list Jessie E Arnold in Jamestown Warren. John G Brower in Warren. Mary Hogan in Salamanca. Mrs Dwight L Miles in Parkersburg. J G McKee in Youngsville. Burial details and ages provided for each, with brief notes on service and local connections.
An exchange outlines the multifaceted role of a country teacher who must teach multiple grades, perform domestic tasks, manage records, fund libraries, plant trees, and uphold morals while passing exams. She earns twenty five dollars a month to cover board, clothes, summer school, books, conventions, and pupil supplies. Any leftover funds go to savings or a personal bank venture.
At a Dec 13 1902 meeting Lottsville Lodge No 631 I C OF F adopted resolutions in memory of charter member William B Rice. They commend his service and counsel and note a vacancy in the community. The charter will be draped thirty days. copies go to county papers and the bereaved family. Committee signs G M Pelton I L Wynn M A Smith.
Latest and fashionable engraved stationery styles displayed with samples and prices provided at the Mail Office.
The Mail Office offers engraved cards and wedding invitations, highlighting best printing services. Best job printing at Malt Office is noted as a selling point for quality and craft.
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