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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
The bank extends New Year greetings to customers and the public. It notes fourteen and a half years of existence and gratitude for success. The institution claims steady yearly growth with improved methods and safety, boasting one of the best equipped banking houses in the state for all banking transactions.
George H. Crooks of McCain Hill was found unconscious in a barn five days after an assault and failed robbery attempt near his Irvington home. He had gone to collect about $80, was beaten by two Italians after a confrontation at Conklin Run, and remains in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
State Health Department data show 59 327 marriages in Pennsylvania during 1906. Unmarried males of marriageable age totaled about 937 630 and unmarried females 739 315. Average bride age was 24.5 and groom 26.4. First marriages numbered 55 767 for brides and 54 973 for grooms. June had the most marriages and March the fewest.
The Hon. N P Wheeler secured pensions for residents including George Hecker Clarendon $12 William Sharp Diamond $12 Hugh Cargo Sheffield $12 William A Baker Bear Lake $12 Luman White Garland $15 Ernest Smith Warren $12 Columbus Treadway Corydon $12 Henderson Swick Warren $12 Chas Barclay Warren $12.
Home matters report several illnesses including Tiana oil at $1.78 and Mead confined at home. Local items note store sales, an increase in Warren Semi-Weekly Mirror price, church dedications, a wild cat catch, train timetable changes, choirmaster appointment, and various civic notices. A death by suicide is reported in Sugar Run with details on the family's aftermath and investigation.
A string of 1907 marriage notices from Jamestown Warren and nearby towns includes Howard C. Marker and Jennie E. K. Ault of Warren. Lawrence A. Buzard of Alabama and George Anna Watson of Tionesta. Amel Johnson and Daisy Swanson of Warren. James R. Mitchell and Bertha J. Foster of Warren and Gloversville. Oscar F. Lind and Carrie V. Bloss of Sheffield. Clayton E. Dennison and Grace Hough of Sugar Grove. Frank J. Horn of Olean and Cath erine Gallagher of Warren. Henry F. Deitch and Susie Sill of Warren. L Beckwith and Belle Baldwin of Wilcox.
Mrs Helen Hunter died at Grand Valley Pennsylvania on December 19 1907 from paralysis at age sixty nine. She was a longtime resident and leaves surviving relatives. The funeral arrangements were not announced in the notice.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beckley of East Street Warren on December 28 1907.
Alta Langworthy and others sell to Fred O Beardsley of Pittsfield for 290 dollars. Viola Mason transfers property in Kinzua for 75 dollars to Dominick Demarti and others. The D A Dewey Estate sells in Freehold to Chas O Thompson for 150 dollars. R H Morrison Estate transfers to Martin Devore in Tidioute for 200 dollars. Martin Devore then sells to Blanche A Devore in Tidioute for 1 dollar.
Diphtheria has broken out in Russell. Helen Laufenberger fell ill last Thursday and throat samples were sent to the Board of Health at Warren where diphtheria was diagnosed. A quarantine is imposed on the home and Russell High School closed for thirty days.
Sixteen of the Laughlin tin plant at Martin's Ferry resumed work today in Wheeling West Virginia after several weeks of idleness. Orders have been issued to repair seven more mills and have them ready, with the full plant of 23 mills expected to be in operation next week.
Bonnetterrie Missouri December 26 The St Joseph Lead Company and the Doe Run Lead Company plan to resume full time operations January 1 after a 30 day partial schedule. Ten thousand men will be affected by the change.
The Swanson granite works in Concorp New Hampshire resumed operations today after a shutdown. One hundred fifty workers returned to manufacture material for a new city hall to be built in Yonkers New York.
December is described as the poorest month in a long time for the State Treasury with revenues failing to cover disbursements and state deposits heavily drawn upon.
Charles M. Dow Jr., of Jamestown New York, was accidentally shot while crawling through a wire fence with a gun in Tula Oklahoma. The death occurred yesterday though the body was found this afternoon.
The Shenango Valley Steel plant in New Castle Pennsylvania resumes operations tonight after ten days idle. More than 2,000 men are affected by the restart and shift changes amid the resumed production.
Reports state that schemes to irrigate the Sahara Desert are impracticable due to the great depth of the overlaying sand deposit making water access and maintenance infeasible for any large scale project.
Report notes $250 million value for 250000 miles of undersea cable. Construction cost about $1000 per mile to manufacture and lay.
Store offers Color Wool Batiste Waists cut from 2.98 to 1.98 and Black Taffeta and Peau de Soie Silk Waists reduced from 5.69 to 3.98. Vendors emphasize savings on fashionable garments for the season.
Ladies all wool combination suits reduced from 3.00 to 1.87. One for ladies knit fleeced vests and pants size 4 now 39 cents. Men’s fleeced Derby ribbed shirts and drawers regular value 75 cents now 45 cents.
Sale items include fox scarfs priced at 16.75 and grey squirrel muffs at 10. Sets for children offered at 2.65. Limited stock and regional shop listings indicate seasonal discounts.
A 36 in colored taffeta silk fabric, valued at $1.50 per yard, is offered for sale at $1.25, advertised as a limited time bargain.
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