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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
A string of items from Warren recounts a field of brief notices. Deaths include Mr Marvin and Joseph J. McCrum. Fire damaged Mrs Dolan’s home in Sheffield. Travel and education news cover trips to California Bermuda and Glendale. A reader criticizes a Warren political letter, warning on gutter campaigning and moral accusations.
A Tuesday evening blaze at Riverside Acid Works caused about 10000 in damage. The burning section will be rebuilt immediately. Warren Commandery Knights Templar hosts a dancing party at the Conewango clubhouse on Friday evening February 19. Keystone restaurant now run by Peter Masterson with several improvements. Robert N. Marvin, a prominent Jamestown citizen, widely known in the West.
Two wedding notices appear from Warren. Edward Charles Lowrey of Oil City wed Elsie May Leonhart of Warren on February 6 1908 with attendants Frank Masterson and Marjorie Keller and plan to reside at 1328 Pennsylvania Avenue West. John D Whitford wed Josie Casselman on January 30 1909 in Warren with both spouses from Jamestown New York.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Schwing died in Warren on February 10 1909 from heart trouble at age 67. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Anna Highhouse and three sons Chas, Fi, BE M, and Albert all residents of the city.
At Youngsville on February 1909 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W F Schnell.
Miss Jennie D Waggand born September 16 1883 in Warren Pennsylvania died February 1 1909 at her Peabody Kansas home after years of declining health. She lived in Pennsylvania until moving with her parents to Peabody last April and was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Warren. Her remains were taken to Warren Pennsylvania for interment.
Mrs. Geo W Metzgar born Barbara S Busser in York Pa March 16 1848 died Friday evening at Emergency Hospital after an operation. She lived in York Irvine and later Erie. active in First Presbyterian Church W C T A and Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary. survived by husband two daughters Edna and Mrs Charles B Johnson four sons Edward Guy William Clarence four sisters and four brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 3 from her home with Rev J W Smith and burial in Oakland.
At the Lake Erie Trotting Circuit stewards meeting in Titusville Mayor R E Dickinson was elected president and Capt J F Austin of Corry was named secretary. Officials adopted a July to August race schedule with Meadville July 5 to 8 and Seaboard towns: Corry July 13 to 16 Erie July 19 to 23 Titusville July 27 to 30 Oil City Aug 3 to 6 Bradford Aug 7 to 13 Edinboro Aug 17 to 20 Conneaut Lake Aug 24 to 27.
Charles W. Smith died January 31 at his son’s home in Pittsfield after three months illness. Born October 12, 1827 in Halifax WIndam county Vermont, he was 90. He served in Civil War Co A 90th New York Volunteers. Survived by three sons H. A. Smith Meadville Oscar B. Smith Erie and Perry L. Smith Pittsfield. Funeral at Stillson Hill Church on February 3 conducted by Rev. O J Gage.
Henry Keltenbach aged 45 died suddenly at his home in Tidioute on Tuesday morning February 2. He complained of ill health at breakfast and did not rise. His wife found him unconscious at noon. Dr. Kemble pronounced cause heart disease. He leaves a wife three sons and one daughter.
An old established Fruit and Produce House seeks a traveling man to sell on commission. The position offers an independent route and steady line work. Apply by letter to P O Box 933 Baltimore Maryland. February 11, 1931.
About thirty friends and relatives gathered Saturday evening to honor Joseph Briggs on his 72nd birthday. Guests enjoyed music from Jamestown musician Hale, card prizes won by Andrew Young and Alfred Avery, a late supper, and well wishes for many more such gatherings, with out of town attendees from Jamestown North Warren Ackley Hollow Fox Hill and Ackley Hollow alike.
R E Geer of Big Bend died February fifth at eight a m aged 78 years eight months twenty two days He is survived by four sons and two daughters L L Geer of Warren F E and J C Geer of Kinzua R A Geer of Louisville Ohio Mrs Blanch Atkins of Big Bend Mrs Alice Early of Sheridan Wyoming He was an old lumberman and had lived in Big Bend for 44 years Funeral from his Big Bend residence Monday at 11 a m Interment Oakland
Miss Jeanette Porter of Geneva Indiana married G Blaine Monroe of Warren Pennsylvania at the bride’s home on Saturday Feb 6 at 2 PM. The bride is daughter of Charles Darwin Porter and Mrs Porter. groom is son of Mrs E W Monroe. They will reside in Warren and are to be at home after March 1 at 808 Pennsylvania Avenue West.
Reduced one way fares during March and April to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia and Alberta. Round trip homeseekers rates on the first and third Tuesday each month. Special party leaves Erie March 2. For rates write W H Allen D P A Erie Pa.
Classified ad seeks single man for dairy farm duties in Warren Pennsylvania. Good wages and steady work for a competent man. Roy Heermans listed. February 11, 194? true.
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