Paving plans include Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue requests
The town aims to pave two blocks on Fourth Street from Market to Hickory this year and requests the state Highway Department to pave parts of Pennsylvania Avenue west from Chestnut to borough limits. Also noted: large First Presbyterian Sunday School picnic to Midway on Chautauqua with 575 to 600 tickets sold.
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Fourth Street
Market
Hickory
Highway Department of the State
Pennsylvania Avenue
Chestnut Street
Borough
Warren
First Presbyterian
Midway-on-Chautauqua
The Perfect Man and Other Local Notices
Home Matters notes light verse about perfection and deadpan punchlines. It lists residents visiting, business moves, obituaries, and local events from Warren area towns including new store manager in Warren, former Altoona councilman in town, a funeral, hospital progress, a ball game result, turf equipment purchase, and a medical amputation after a cannon accident.
Wide Demand for Henry Bailey Lectures Grows
Henry Turner Bailey of North Scituate Mass editor of The School Arts Book and longtime public art advocate lectures across many states on art in school and home. He now leads the Chautauqua School of Arts and Crafts, with a new building and expanded faculty to widen his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Turner Bailey
North Scituate
Mass
United States
Mr. Bailey
Chautauqua School of Arts and Crafts
Bailey
National Army Day Observed at Chautauqua N Y
National Army Day events are planned at Chautauqua New York on Saturday July 17. Veterans from nearby towns will gather as in past years with a patriotic concert in the late morning and a 2 30 pm address by Bishop John H Vincent on Rec ollections of Gen U S Grant. Bishop Vincent once pastored Grant in Galena Illinois giving his reminiscences strong historic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
New York
John H. Vincent
U. S. Grant
Vincent
Grant
Galena
Ill
Conductor Frank Timmons Resigns from D A V P R R
Frank Timmons resigns as passenger conductor and heads west to seek a government claim and homestead. Ward Chambers, formerly brakeman on Timmons’ train, is promoted to fill the vacancy, and Timmons will be missed by Warren residents and many along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Timmons
Ward Chambers
Timmons
Warren
Mrs D O Leary Dies At Roystone At 32
Mrs D O Leary died Friday at her Roystone home after a lengthy illness. She was 32 and survived by her husband and daughter Bernice. A funeral was held Monday with interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
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D. O’leary
Roystone
Bernice
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Carelessness Cited as Greater Trouble Than Laziness
A terse editorial laments that heedlessness causes more mischief than laziness or vice, arguing swiftness in correcting faults protects workers and communities from needless harm and disorder.
Peterson-Christenson Wedding in Warren
Married July 8 1909 at the bride’s brother’s home on Carver street. The couple Jens S. Peterson and Dorothea Christenson both of Warren were wed by Rev. W E Brinkman.
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Peterson—Christenson
Warren
Carver Street
W.E. Brinkman
Jens S. Peterson
Dorothea Christenson
Birth notices from Farmington Gladerun and Warren
In Farmington township on June 25 1909 a son was born to Mr and Mrs John Romas. At Gladerun on July 11 1909 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Elmo Hartness. At Warren on July 11 1909 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chas W Edgett.
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Romas
Farmington Township
John Romas
Drowned Lad in Tank of Crude Oil
In Pineville Warren county Ray Williams 15 was found dead after drowning in about fourteen inches of crude oil in a farm tank. He went missing after telling his uncle he would fish near a stream and likely fell in from gas fumes. The body was taken to Evans City for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Raymond Williams
Frank A. Williams
Pineville
Warren County
R. J. Williams
Mt. Jewett
McKean County
Evans City
Warren Postoffice Receipts Rise in 1909 Totals
The Warren post office took in about $119000 for the year ending March 31 1909 an increase of about $50000 over the prior year For the first quarter April 1 to June 30 1909 receipts were $37763 up $16012 09 over 1908 Jamestown N Y with nearly twice Warren's population reported $110000 for the year ending March 31 1909 Mirror
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
N. Y
Mirror
School Board selects R T Adams as Superintendent
At last Monday's board meeting Prof. R T Adams of Lebanon Pa was elected Superintendent of Schools at a salary of 2000 dollars. He has ten years experience as Lebanon's superintendent and high moral standing. a graduate of Edinboro State Normal Allegheny College and University of Pennsylvania. He is expected to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Adams
Lebanon
Adams
Edinboro State Normal
Allegheny College
University of Pennsylvania
Hinsdale Rites Held for Farmington Native
Ivan Hinsdale aged 45 died suddenly on Tuesday June 29 1909 at the State Hospital North Warren. The body was taken to his father's home where the funeral was held Friday at 1 pm. He was born April 1864 in Farmington and is survived by his father mother and brothers Lenna and Merlin Hinsdale of Sugar Grove. Burial was in Farmington Cemetery.
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State Hospital
North Warren
Mr. Hinsdale
Farmington
Lenna
Merlin Hinsdale
Sugar Grove
Farmington Cemtery
Death of Ethan A. Stone at Falconer
Ethan A. Stone died at his Falconer residence after a three week illness aged 81 years 3 months 18 days. He leaves wife Julia A. Stone two sons Frank Stone of Warren and John B. Stone of Falconer and two daughters Mrs C A Lawson of Jamestown and Mrs Otto B Johnson. A brother Almond Stone of Mankato Minnesota also survives. Funeral services were held at the family home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Pine Hill cemetery.
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Ethan A. Stone
Falconer Sunday
Julia A. Stone
Frank Stone
Warren
C. A. Lawson
Jamestown
Otto B. Johnson
John B. Stone
Falconer
Almond Stone
Mankato
Minn
Jeannette Owens Dies At Age Two In North Warren
Jeannette L Owens aged 2 years 4 months died Friday at her parents home Mr and Mrs N E Owens in North Warren The funeral was held Saturday at 10 am from the home and interment followed at Russell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette L. Owens
N. E. Owens
North Warren
Russell Cemetery
Bean Couple Consider Names for Baby Girl
The Beans considered naming their newborn Lima and Boston as possibilities, reflecting their playful approach to genderless or surprising names for their child.
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Mrs. Bean
Lima
Boston
Death of Ralph C. Jackson in Saranac Lake
Ralph Campbell Jackson, born March 14 1890 in Warren, died July 10 after a football injury and subsequent double pneumonia at Trudeau Sanitarium Saranac Lake New York. He was educated at Warren borough schools and Mercersburg Academy class of 1908. He is survived by his parents and sister E Blanche. Funeral conducted by Rev H M Conway with interment at Oakland.
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Ralph C. Jackson
George H. Jackson
Saranac Lake
New York
Ralph
O. S. Brown
Buffalo
Ralph Campbell Jackson
Warren
Mercersburg Academy
E. Blanche
H. M. Conaway
Oakland
Death of John Lovejoy at North Harmony
John Lovejoy died at his home in North Harmony on Wednesday evening July 7 in his 81st year. He is survived by his wife Emily Gleason Lovejoy and three sons Eldwin Lovejoy Lee Dodson Lovejoy of Jamestown and James Lovejoy of North Harmony, plus a sister Mrs. Charles Worden of Cobham PA. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home with Rev. Alfred Dickson officiating. Interment followed at North Harmony Cemetery.
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John Lovejoy
North Harmony
Emily Gleason Lovejoy
Eldwin Gleason Lovejoy
Lee Dodson Lovejoy
Jamestown
James Lovejoy
Charles Worden
Cobham
James E. Ellis Dies After Typhoid at State Hospital
James E. Ellis aged 21 died Thursday July 8 1909 at the State Hospital after a two week illness with typhoid fever He was a son of Fremont and his wife of Sugar Grove and had worked as an attendant at the hospital for nine months His death mourned by parents one sister four brothers and many friends Funeral services were held last Saturday at his parents home with interment in Cherry Hill Cemetery Sugar Grove
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James S. Young
United States Circuit Court
Corry
Centre Streets
L. S. Clough
H. L. Raymond
Youngsville
Spring Creek Township
J. E. Wheeler
James E. Ellis
State Hospital
Fremont Ellis
Sugar Grove
Cherry Hill Cemetery
Hopeful Crop Report Forecasts Record Harvests
Government crop data show corn may exceed 3 000 000 000 bushels and total wheat output could reach 703 000 000 bushels. Oats are seen approaching a billion, with rains generally favorable and drought risk limited. The July report suggests an exceptionally strong overall yield despite heat and late summer risks.
Chicago Woman Seeks Divorce Over Alimony Load
A Chicago woman petitions for divorce alleging her husband’s income is exhausted by alimony paid to his three former wives. She argues the burden leaves her with no support. The case highlights marital financial strain and alimony obligations.
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Chicago
Vacation dresses for growing girls from The New Idea
The New Idea Woman's Magazine for July recommends washable fabrics like gingham percale serge panama and mohair for daily wear. It highlights a season's model with two waist tucks a gathered join to the belt a square neck yoke and various sleeve styles including bishop and leg of mutton.
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New Idea Woman’s Magazine
Public Documents On Farming Sent By Senator Penrose
The office offers public farming and gardening documents from Senator Penrose. Contents include Shelter Tent Experiments with Tobacco and Orchard Fertilization from Penn State College, plus Fire Waste of the United States, an Annual Report from Pa State College, and Report Orchard Demonstrations from the Pa Dept of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Penn
Dept. of Agriculture
Vexed Definitions of Economy Love and Pride
Definitions describe economy as a woman’s half day and streetcar fare for a five cent spool. love as a tender passion that endures a husband’s scolding over cold coffee. Pride appears as a man wearing a silk hat on an empty head, illustrating persistent peculiarity.
Corn Boom and Crop Outlook in the Nation
The New York Times notes strong farm prospects with a potential harvest surpassing past records. It cites planting increases of seven million acres over 1908 and a seven point better condition than last year, suggesting a crop value possibly over two billion dollars and a possible 3,000,000,000 bushel output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Tax totals under Taft plan on major corporations
A Wall Street attorney estimates the Standard Oil Company would pay about 1.2 million in tax, followed by United States Steel at 584,975, American Tobacco at 463,434, and American Telephone at 362,434. Several firms would pay 100,000 to 200,000 each, with three others at least 100,000, totaling nearly 5 million.
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Standard Oil Company
United States
Taft
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
American Tobacco Company
American Telephone Company
Washington Might House Vast Number of Office Seekers
The article notes Washington could shelter many times the current city office seekers, yet the President likely hopes to avoid incentives to reduce charges. It also reports a fatal and two wounded in a dispute over a farm boundary near Richmond Indiana, suggesting hiring a surveyor would have been cheaper.
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Washington
Richmond
Ind
Wealth often fades as one grows toward the next life
A reflective line notes that financial success comes late in life only to hint at mortality and transition. The aphorism suggests the inevitability of change and the pursuit of meaning beyond wealth.
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Warren National Bank
Pennsylvania
Sarge
U.S
U. S
Sanspeabe
U.S. Treas
Sedenie
GOKOO
Wesel
Eossseese
Aed
Yaree and Kers
Eeeeves
E. H. Lampe
Harrison Allen
W.D. Hinckley
W.D. Brown
D. Crary
L. E. Stowell
Kirby
Baltimore
Warren Mational, Bank
Home Matters
Man
James Cable
J. M. Leonhart
Olean
Blain McCormick
Altoona
George Ball
George W. Campbell
West Virginia
J. L. Thompson
Tidioute
Ralph C. Johnson
James Edwards
Curt Vasbinder
Brookville, Pa
W. S. Pittman
Main Avenue
Warren and
Franklin Lodges of Elks
Russell Park
Weiler & Ruhlman
East Fifth Street
Homer Swick
National Army
Chautauqua, N. Y
D. O'Leary
Lad
Ivan Hinsdale
Pine Hill Cemetery
Jeannette L. Owens
Public Documents
Penna. Ave. W
Suspension Bridge
Warren, PA
T. O. Slater & CO
Penn’a Ave
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