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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
4
A fragmented note mentions wives of clergymen contributing fees at weddings and popular religious ceremonies. The text is incomplete but suggests involvement of spouses in wedding payments within a church community.
A bank chief in Alabama flees with the institution’s money and writes a note exonerating fellow officers. The moral tone claims small acts of kindness ease life’s rough path amidst the crime.
Ex-Gov Parrison of Pennsylvania says ex-President Cleveland would be a weak candidate if he sought a third term. The remark is praised as accurate by a former governor who asserts Cleveland would fail to rally support for a third term.
England resented Edward's meddling in politics and Alexander was murdered for a similar offense. A king who draws his salary without work is foolish to work. The two hundredth anniversary of John Wesley's birth was celebrated in Methodist churches worldwide last Sunday. Wesley's work and genius shaped religious thought and yielded great good.
The governor names Joseph W. Hunter of Jenkintown Pennsylvania as head of the new highway department created by last winter's road law. He is described as an expert road builder with the qualifications to organize the new Office of Highways.
A writer notes that good manners influence success more than most traits. Honest conduct and sincere courtesy grounded in good nature help a person advance in position and fortune.
The article notes a New Yorker’s sudden mental collapse on the eve of his marriage, attributed by physicians to temporary mental aberration caused by intense study and overwork, highlighting the stress of professional life.
The piece notes Machen, a Democrat and Grover Cleveland appointee, is under arrest for leading irregularities in the Post Office. It stresses President Roosevelt's effort to punish all guilty officials, asserting his motto Let no guilty man escape.
The piece notes swift punishment for wrongdoers in the postal scandals, with many offenders already in office before Roosevelt and some before McKinley. It stresses no political motivation, finds both Democrats and Republicans implicated, and states all will be removed once detected. Machen is called out as a prominently named Democrat.
The Final Reunion of the Pennsylvania Reserves Association held in Harrisburg on June 25 26 drew about 500 members including 54 Bucktails. Col Robert M Henderson of Carlisle was elected President succeeding Gen J P Taylor. A committee was named to petition the Legislature for a Curtin monument in Capital Park Harrisburg. Many veterans visited Gettysburg before returning home.
The Bucktails, Pennsylvania Reserves veterans from Curtin era, gathering under the Lincoln era banner, approve a plan for a Gettysburg battle site tablet for Col. Taylor. An iron cross memorial is noted and funds organized. Officers elected: Lewis Hoover as president, Henry White as vice president, Col. Irvin as treasurer, William Rauch as secretary, Mrs. Rauch as assistant.
Adjutant General Stewart circulates notices to Grand Army posts announcing free transport for seventy seventh Pennsylvania volunteers survivors to Shiloh monument dedication next October and for Andersonville veterans to the National Cemetery memorial dedication. Also invites One Hundred Ninth and Seventy third veterans to Wauhatchie and Missionary Ridge monuments next November with free travel by nearest route from home per last legislature acts.
The labor leader John Mitchell predicts a speedy and complete settlement of all labor difficulties by June end. He says the agitation of the past six to seven weeks has delayed improvements and caused wage losses to striking workers, seriously hindering national commerce and industry.
Justices of the Peace are warned that the United States pension agency at Pittsburg will reject all vouchers not bearing the required seal per the act of Assembly approved April 28 1903. The commission expiration date must be shown. Registers and Recorders must return deeds without the prescribed seal.
Iba M TaRBELI completes the first part of her History of the Standard Oil Company in July McClure's. The last chapter titled The Real Great ness of the Standard extols the trust's organization leadership and loyal workforce. A second Part begins next Fall to cover developments up to the present day.
The June matrimonial record for this year surpasses all prior June totals despite floods and calamities. The strong willingness to assume domestic responsibilities signals continuing prosperity.
A Philadelphia physician writes on when to go to sleep and the routine tasks to accompany rest such as locking the door winding the clock and putting the cat out suggesting mindful sleep practices.
The Mar Office promotes a cheaper spring paper change with a choice line of new papers on display. Good workmen attend to all orders promptly at the Bigst Job Printing office.
The Pennsylvania Railroad closed its books with ninety million dollars in cash from stockholders for system development. The funds will accelerate tunnels and bridges and boost efficiency. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the firm is among the world's most prosperous railways with a large surplus and strong stock payments.
Letter notes a church fund drive progressing with a two week effort to cover a $75 shortfall. An entertainment event raised $24.75 despite rain and low attendance, a bazaar yielded $34.65, and organizers plan a free concert to raise the remaining $15.60.
The Cambridge Springs area owes its growth to medicinal springs drawing visitors year round. Hotels and boarding houses fill, yet rates remain modest, with many private homes available to lodgers. An illustrated booklet on the resort is offered by D. W. Cooke, General Passenger Agent, New York.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted tour to Denver for the Twenty-first International Biennial Convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. Departing from Philadelphia and other listed cities on July 7 via Chicago, arriving in Denver July 9, and returning July 16 to July 18. Tickets and information available from local agents or Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent.
Reduced round trip fares from all stations July 14 and 15 to Detroit for the Epworth League convention July 16 to 19. Return valid until July 20 with proper validation by Joint Agent. For rates routes and extensions consult the nearest Pennsylvania Railroad ticket agent.
Jacob Keller the tailor advertises a large lot of cloths suitable for men's suits and ladies skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and sold very low, inviting friends and patrons to call and choose their bargain.
Excursion tickets to Saratoga Springs New York will be sold July 5 and 6 by the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg RR at half rates, good for return until July 20. Inquire of ticket agents for particulars. Saratoga Springs NYIONS
Advertises weekly Sunday reduced fares by the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg R A agents. Mentions spring and summer offerings for same day round trips between unspecified points. Includes stray lines about river imagery and a finger signal.
A column notes Patti will sing in New York for $13 000 and warns of many performers. It highlights Canadian livestock breeders seeking $25 000 in government aid for the St Louis World's Fair display and remarks on Americans abroad and immigration impacts. It also covers Roosevelt opening the Manila cable, Porto Ricans becoming Americanized, a fatal rail accident in Britain, US Porto Rico trade, New York City banking prominence, and a women led Chicago Daily Bulletin venture. The Blizzard column closes with a hypothetical halt to immigration testing national labor needs.
The Mart office offers wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs with neat elegant designs at low prices.
At Cost. OClosing out at cost 1,000 yards of cloths for rainy day skirts in 30 different shades for cash only. Jacob Keller, the Tailor CERTAIN privileges are given travelers over the Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburg R. A. this summer, such as stop-overs at Lake Erie Islands, Niagara Falls, etc., which are explained in a small booklet, copy of which may be ob tained from ticket agents or by writing to A. J. Smith, G. P. & T. A., Cleveland, Ohio.
The Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg Railroad will offer reduced rate tickets valid for return travel through July 6. Tickets also sold to connections within 200 miles of the selling station. Details from Agents Engraved Cards and Wedding Invitations at the Mail Office.
A 1920s style ad warns kidney disease as a common killer linked to heart and bladder troubles. It promotes Kilmer s Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming cures and relief for urinary issues with sample bottles and free literature offered from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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