Notable James town citizen Major Hiram Smith dies
Prominent James town resident Major Hiram Smith dies last Saturday at 85, leaving a void in the community. The Franklin News marks its 28th year with pride amid praise for its aging strength and growing circulation. Two fires hit Edinboro and Brocton causing combined losses near $120,000. insurance covers part, underscoring the value of local fire protection.
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Jamestown
Hiram Smith
Franklin News
Frank P. Ray
Crawford County
Meadville
Edinboro
Brocton
Bank
Tidioute Survey Party Advances Toward Oil City
The surveying party reached the Tidioute bridge Friday afternoon and is nine to ten miles below town. Heavy storm slowed progress. headquarters will move to Tionesta next week and work will finish to Oil City by month’s end. Road conditions worsened byMonday. free delivery routes cannot complete fall trips this week.
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Tidioute
Tidioute Bridge
Tionesta
Oil City
Sheffield
Jerome G. Smith
Warren
C. H. Smith Co
Marionville
Ugar Grove
Mattison & Stuart
Gifted new Tidioute school building dedicated by ceremony
The John Hunter family donated a large new school building in Tidioute, formally dedicated with a large audience. A. W. Couse gave the presentation address and H. H. Cumings accepted on behalf of the school board. Short addresses followed by Capt. R. Taggart Rev. S. F. Marks and others. Edinboro Normal promotes teaching training with spring term starting March 28. Catalogs free. John F. Bigler, Principal.
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Tiplou TE
Tidioute
John Hunter
A. W. Couse
H. H. Cumings
R. Taggart
S. F. Marks
W. H. Mabie
J. Wesley Kinnear
C. M. Freeman
Erie Railroad Low Rate Colonist Tickets Offered West
Beginning March 1 and continuing daily until May 15, extremely low colonist tickets will be on sale at Erie Railroad principal stations to all points in California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and other far western states and territories. For detailed information maps and timetables apply to any Erie Agent or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
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The
Erie Railroad
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Eiie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Cheap Rail Fares to Western Points and Mardi Gras
The notice lists special rail fares via D A V P and L S M S R y to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland on sale March 1 to May 15, second class colonist rates Feb 21 to March 21, and Mardi Gras one fare plus 2 25 on sale March 1 to 6. A. J. Smith G P and T A urges travelers to contact D A V P agents for rates.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
New Orleans
A. J. Smith
G. P
T. A
Joe Printing a Specialty at the Mail Office
Joe printing a specialty at the mail office promotes promptness neatness and cheapness as the business motto.
County Notes Highlight Local Life in Warren County
Lydia Lee visits local friends after Sheffield trip while Jamestown visitors tour the area. Rev J T Brennan preaches to a large crowd. Mrs Christie dies after long illness. severe winter with heavy snow and ice threatens river flooding. D A V and P R R crew clear snow tracks after 84 hours. many community events and updates from schools churches and households.
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Theodore Singleton
Columbus
Ohio
Wm. Hague
Forest Gas Co
Allenbeny
Roosevelt
William Christie
For sale at the MAIL Office
Legal notices listed include summons warrants mortgages executions oil and farm leases house leases warranty deeds judgment notes promissory notes collectors sales constables sales judgment bonds quit claim deeds landlords warrants with sale details published locally at the post office.
Reduced Rail Fares to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola
The Peaney Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets from all stations to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola from March 1 to 6 for travel March 2 to 7. Return passage valid until March 11 with validation at Mobile Pensacola or New Orleans. Pay 50 cent extension fee for return by March 25. See Ticket Agents for rates and routes.
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New Orleans
Mobil
Pcola
Peaney Railroad Company
Mobile
Pensacola
Southern Winter Resorts
Ticket Age
Last of the season excursion from New York on PA Railroad
The last Jacksonville tour of the seas on via the Pennsylvania Railroad departs New York Philadelphia and Washington by special train Feb 28. Excursion tickets include round trip rail transport and Pullman accommodations with meals en route. Rates from New York 50 Buffalo 54 25 Rochester 54 Kimbri 51 45 Erie 54 85 Williamsport 50 Wilkesbarre 50 35 and reduced from other points. Tickets valid returning on regular trains until May 31. Contact Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia for tickets itineraries and details.
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Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Buffalo
Rochester
Kimbra
Erie
Williamsport
Wilkesbarre
Man with the shovel helps in tough days
Local notes report Rev. Mr. Rinell at a Titusville conference. A dime social at Mrs. Mary Johnson’s home drew a good crowd. Youth group meetings and church activities continued at the Lutheran Church. Several locals faced losses or illness including a damaged buggy from a collapsed shed and three Spetz children with scarlet fever.
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Lydia Lee
Sheffield
Will Yarling
A. S. Kay
Jamestown
N. Y
Arthur Nelson
Joe Anderson
Margaret Day
Sugar Grove
George Schwabb
Cherry Grove
J. T. Brennan
Warren
Brennan
Barns
George Coaker
Pittsfield
Coaker
Grander Ville
H. L. Raymond
Coleman’s
Herman Bergman
Railroad Street
W. B. Phillips
Willis Kay
Buffalo
Willis
Dunkirk
Laona
Frank Anderson
College Street
Garrett
Elkland
Washington City
Otto Crantz
Mayme Dugan
Edinboro
State Normal School
George
Warren County
R. B. Siggins
Swanson’s
Spring Creek
Harry Wthridge
Burns
G. L. Brown
Methodist Church
Mr. Brown
O. P. Brown
Mr. Rinell
Titusville
Mary Johnson
Young People’s Literary
Lutheran Church
Henry Brooks
Gust Hagg
Charles Swanson
Marshburg
Andrew Spetz
Georgia Carpenter
Spetz Hill
Oscar Lind
Sam Wolfe
Matthews
Derrick Munger
Henry McGee
Funeral for Mrs. Ellen Ellis Held at A B Church
The funeral for Mrs. Ellen Ellis, who died February 14, was held Thursday at 10 A M from the A B Church. Burial followed in Wesleyan cemetery. The two children of Theodore Akins are gravely ill with influenza while Mr. Benj Ellis remains very ill.
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Ellen Ellis
Wesleyan
Theodore Akins
Benj. Ellis
Reduced Washington fares during Roosevelt inauguration
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Washington on March 2 3 and 4 from Harrisburg Pittsburg Oil City Erie Buffalo Canandaigua Williamsport Wilkesbarre Mt Carmel and intermediate stations at single fare plus 25 cents for the round trip Return passage valid until March 8 Deposit with Joint Agent at Washington by March and $1 fee secures extension to March 18 Specific rates and details available from ticket agents.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Oil City
Erie
Buffalo
Canandaigua
Williamsport
Wilkesbarre
Mt. Carmel
Dr J E Jordans Dental Parlors In Hoffman Block
The advertisement lists Dr J E Jordan’s Dental Parlors in the Hoffman Block with appointments by calling 295 B Bell telephone number.
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J. E. Jordan
Hoffman Block
Bell
Gilt Edged Insecurities From a Merchant’s Letters
A note from Old Gorgon Graham in Lorimer’s collection discusses security and prudence in business. The reader is reminded to value steady risk management and cautious financial choices as a self made merchant counsels his son.
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Gorgon Graham
George Horace Lorimer
Doubleday, Page & Co
The Two Paths of Riches and a Cautionary Tale
The piece warns against get rich quick schemes and urges disciplined saving. It contrasts steady investing with flashy but hollow promises, emphasizing individual knowledge, avoiding crowds, and building fortune gradually like rings on a tree. It cites Chicago landmarks and cautions about stock scams and premature glory.
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Hrades
Nowhere
The
Nothingness
Chicago
State
Madison
Quickest Growing Plant Kudzu Breaks Growth Records
The quickest growing plant is kudzu, a bean species, reputed to reach sixty feet in three months. The claim notes rapid vertical growth and widespread spread.
Dainty Sandwich With Cream Cheese And Walnuts
A simple recipe describes mixing finely chopped black walnuts into cream cheese. A splash of salad oil may help bind the mixture. Spread on buttered brown bread and season generously with salt.
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Edinboro Normal
John F. Bigler
Youngsville
Hulda Fosburg
Fred Peterson’s
Alice Delamater
Ruth King
Irvington
Lottsville
Gunning
Gertrude Kemp
Lamott McDonald
M. E
Chandler’s Valley
Mullen
C. H. Smith Company, Lim
C.H. Smith Company, Lim
Warren, PA
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