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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
4
Z. T. Weaver of North Clarendon and John Siggins of Tidioute are announced as candidates for Associate Judge of Warren county, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries.
The Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo grows beyond local bounds and promises to be the finest display in the nation. States should fund the project generously, as rapid progress on structures and the Midway astonishes visitors with staff coverings and decorative finishes. The midway, over fifty acres with a mile of frontage, aims to surpass prior expositions in quality and novelty.
A war department order issued last week directs discontinuance of beer twine and intoxicating liquors sales on all military reservations and army transports. Commanding officers are to enforce the law adopted by Congress before the army appropriation bill was passed.
Despite years of attacks Standard Oil reports strong results. It declares a 20 million dollar dividend representing last year's final quarter earnings while its stock trades around 815.00.
The Rev. Mr. Houghton of Bradford failed in last fall's Assembly race but now secures the revenue collector position. The note says he did not deserve defeat yet is glad he won a higher paying post, contrasting with Harrisburg duties.
Bar clearances in the United States for January 1901 totaled 10,652,992 dollars and 357 cents, a record. The month also set records for New York stock market sales over a month, week, and day, and for New York bank loans over the same periods.
Mr Thompson a Connecticut legislator introduces a new word in a horse story. A neighbor visits a stable and after seeing horses with past and possible future records he declares I don t want a has been nor a will be I want an isser.
The Pennsylvania judicial bill passed the House in Washington on Saturday, establishing a new Middle district of the federal judiciary. Senator Penrose expects swift Senate approval to move the measure forward.
Nation drew a small Chicago audience but provoked Kansas law officers to action. Her stance on saloons there frames them as illegal and prompts authorities to address the issue and enforce penalties.
Pennsylvania and Illinois are the only states that observe Lincoln's birthday as an official legal holiday. The designation highlights the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln in state governance.
Wall papers are offered at half price during the Great Removal Sale at Wendel Boo's, located at 207 Liberty Street in Warren. The sale emphasizes substantial discounts on all wallpaper selections.
At Harrisburg a Senate bill would appoint a major in each battalion totaling eleven, add regimental and company armories with state funding of 10 000 per regiment, and revise hospital corps to eight members including two pharmacists two chefs and four nurses. A separate proposal shifts liquor license control to an excise commission, with licenses issued for one year and hearings set by court appointed commissioners. The state printing contract for four years goes to W Stanley Ray at 8.01 percent off the maximum price.
Observances mark Lincoln’s Birthday with school and public meetings. The article recounts Lincoln’s birth in 1809 in Kentucky, his English ancestry, and his stepmother’s influence. It highlights Gettysburg Address as a model speech and notes the famous line about government of the people for the people.
The Pittsburg Gazette argues President McKinley earned near unanimous approval for army nominations. Gen Miles receives lieutenant general honor, while Young Chaffee and MacArthur are promoted to major general. Brigadier selections Wood Wheaton Schwan and Kobbe are praised for bravery and fitness.
Advertisement touts a kidney and bladder remedy promising relief in six hours for bladder, kidneys and back pain for both sexes. Claims immediate relief from water retention and urges purchase from Kertzel & Saner, Warren.
News and Views reports progress by the committee preparing President McKinley’s second inauguration, predicting a display surpassing prior ceremonies. A mix of anecdotes and opinions follows, including remarks about Senator Hale, a saloon window incident, and societal trends. The column also cites Isai Rodofsti in Moscow as the oldest man and Mrs. Hollifield as the oldest woman in America.
The Supreme Court sustained the act classifying townships by population density, deeming it constitutional. The ruling ends earlier lower court disputes, with Judge Shafer of Allegheny County having previously sided with constitutionality, influencing the settled question across the state.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine Onic as a permanent remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief, universal eligibility, and guaranteed cure with first dose, marketed by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Erie Railroad offers weekly Tuesday departures from Feb 12 to Apr 30 with very low colonists tickets to Pacific Coast points. Pullman Tourist cars accepted to destination. Also cheap fares to Butte Helena Spokane Seattle Tacoma and other West and Northwest destinations. Inquiries to Erie ticket agents or F H Garfield Jamestown NY.
Keystone Lumber Company announces its regular annual stockholders meeting at the Sheffield office in Pennsylvania on March 4, 1901 at 2 PM to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and conduct other proper business. President C. H. Smith signs the notice with Secretary W. Brownell.
Charter notice in Warren Pennsylvania states an application will be made to the Court of Common Pleas on March 7 1901 at 2 PM for incorporation of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church to support public worship and enjoy rights under the 1874 act. Solicitor J W Dunkle signs.
Notice states the Prothonotary of Warren County Pennsylvania will, at 2 PM on the first Monday of March 1901, present for confirmation the first and final account of E H Besuin guardian of Louisa Steadman, deceased, in Warren County. Prothonotary F M Knapp, Warren Pa, February 1, 1901.
Notice is given that letters of administration on the estate of Louis Bauer late of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania have been granted to the undersigned Fred Bauer Adm Warren Pa Creditors must pay debts promptly and claimants present claims properly authenticated for settlement
Amelia M Spencer executrix announces letters testamentary on E A Spencer of Columbus Warren County Pa. creditors must pay promptly and all claims presented duly authenticated for settlement. January 29 1901 Columbus Pa.
I F M Knapp prothonotary of Warren County Pa will on Monday March 4 1901 present to the Court the first and final account of Edward Lindsey guardian of Marie Hare deceased. F M Knapp Prob y Warren Pa January 30 1901.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County, Henry F Farny et al vs Salome Bucher et al sits in equity. No.7 December Term 1900, notice to respond by April 1 1901 or judgment pro confesso. case seeks partition or sale of real estate of Philip Bucher and Margu cher Bucher deceased for distribution to heirs.
The Register of Warren County announces that numerous guardians and executors have filed their accounts in the Estates undermentioned for the Orphans Court's review on March 4 at 2 PM. Included are W. R. Dawson guardian of Clara Bimber. Henry Fuellhart administrator of R. J. Carson. Perry D. Clark archon of Morgan Lacy. W. A. Olmstead and D. K. Tubbs executors of Caroline White. Abigail R. Fulkerson executrix of Thos. Fulkerson. Dwies Cowan administrator of Samuel Rowland. H. M. Putnam guardian of Elizabeth Chrisman land estate. A. A. Davis dian of Jessie Gardner. Charles Kingsley administrator of Elihu Kingsley. J. E. Tuttle guardian of Grant Harrington et al. C. J. Frantz executor of Alice Sigwall. Rhoda L. Peterson executrix of Charles A. Peterson guardian of Wismer children. Edward Morgan guardian of Marie Morgan. Co. D. CRANDALL, Register. Warren Pa February 2, 1901.
Writs of Fieri Facias and related executions lead to court sales in Warren County. Properties include a W. W. Hodges farm fragment in Pleasant township, a half-interest in Water Street plots with a two story brick store addition, and a half interest on Hickory Street blocks with noted right of way. Buyers face claims by Frank I. Hertzel, Charles Hertzel, and Lionel Hargie.
A lengthy notice details multiple land parcels in Warren County Pennsylvania including descriptions of boundaries and adjoining landmarks. It lists parcels in Kirzua and Warren borough with references to old deeds, dates from 1894 to 1899, lot numbers on Cedar street and the Brokenstraw creek area, and mentions a three story Arcade Hotel. The notice is tied to various suits including against P J Smith, Charles E Hamm, and R H Kinnear, with executors mentioned in one instance.
The land in Grove Borough Pennsylvania tied to M. W. Harrington, with multiple parcels including two-story frame store buildings and a barn, is sold as Harrington property at L. P. Harrington suit. The description covers parcels along Dallas Road, Warren Road, and nearby lots formerly owned by J. L. Stewart, Emery Davis, and S. B. Ricker with deeds dating from 1874 to 1889.
Description outlines two parcels in Freehold township Warren County PA totaling about 50 and 147 acres with bounds referencing Elmer Lee David Allen Crecraft Abbott Allen Ayling Willett and T B Baker mortgage details from 1892. Property includes a one and a half story frame dwelling two large frame barns shop pigpen outbuildings and an apple orchard. Sold as Joseph D Gray property at Thomas Baker suit.
Property seized under an execution sale to satisfy the estate of Rachel Weatherby. The parcel includes two Warren County Warren Academy leaseholds in Conewango Township dating to 1830 and 1830 with farm buildings and 180 fruit trees. The sale lists associated reservations and rights of way including railroad cross easements and a prior conveyance to McCalmont Oil Company.
All that certain lot in Warren borough Warren county Pennsylvania identified as lot number two on a plotted survey by A D Wood surveyor recorded in book 49 page 218 with a two story frame house a two story ell and horse barn. Sold as the property of Esther and Jamcs Cable at the suit of John Clendenning administrator of Laure E Hale deceased.
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