Death of Sir William Henry Perkin Pioneer of the Mauve Industry
London reports Sir William Henry Perkin died aged 76. Born in 1838, he founded the coal tar color industry through mauve discovery and large scale production. He visited the United States last fall and received an LL D from Johns Hopkins University. He was banqueted in New York by the American electro chemical syndicate amid many honors.
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London
Sir William Hensry Perkin
Sir William
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
American Electro-Chemical Syndicate
New York
Tragic Russell dam accident claims nine aboard Best launch
A gasoline launch owned by Warren's John Best carrying nine people capsized at the Russell dam. Six victims drowned while three escaped. Victims include John Best, Mary J. Best, Violet Best, Hilda Knox, George Baker, and O. F. Butz. Survivors include George Baker and Joseph Gross. The party, connected to C. H. Smith Co. Ltd., were traveling to Edgewater for a cot tage outing when the boat struck submerged piles and toppled into the Conemaugh current.
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John Best
Warren
Russell
Best
Mary J. Best
Violet Best
Hilda Knox
George Baker
O. F. Butz
Philadelphia
Strawbridge Clothing Company
Joseph Gross
Cleveland
Cleveland Cloak and Suit Company
Elizabeth Furlough
C. H. Smith Co., Ltd
Smith
Edgewater
Conewango
Mr. Best
W. D. Stewart
Stewart
Stone House
Violet Vienna Best
First Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
Pennsylvania Avenue
the Elks
Oscarholm
Sweden
August Hultberg
Walnut Street
Hunter
Trinity Memorial Church
Pythian Sisters
Protected Home Circle
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
W. H. Jones
Arthur R. Taylor
York
Oakland
Wellsville
N. Y
George W. Frederick
Strawbridge & Clothier
Marriages in Western New York and Pennsylvania 1907
A list of 1907 marriages with date and location includes Hurley Haupin and Olive Price at Chestnut Hill Jamestown couples Albert Martin Ellen Devore John Morley Harriet Young Laura Larson David Bowman Laura Arters Pearl Devore George Kemery Thurman Loomis Eva Hughey Clarence Bessey Mabel Herschel Frank Heinaman Mary Green Arthur Brown Stella Arters and other pairs from Youngsville Jamestown North Warren Frewsburg Tidioute Fertig Grand Valley Oil City Pittsburgh area couples.
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Harriet Payne Young
North Warren
Bowman—Larson
Frewsburg
N. Y
Charles Schlopp
David C. Bowman
Youngsville
Laura A. Larson
Titusville
Brown—Arters
Tionesta
H. D. Call
Arthur N. Brown
Oil City
Stella May Arters
Tidioute
Birth announcements from Warren July 1907
In Warren two families welcome new members. Archie Bowell and wife on Jefferson Street have a daughter born July 12 1907. Emil Johnson and wife at Gladerun have a son born June 16 1907. Thomas P Anderson and wife on Russell Street have a daughter born July 11 1907.
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Bowkell
Warren
Archie Bowell
Jefferson Street
People who do as they please clash with those who please others
Opinion notes that individuals who act independently often clash with those who strive to please everyone. It contrasts self driven behavior with people pleasing and suggests social friction arises from these different approaches.
Hunter's Cash Store 65th July Great Clearance Sale
The sale opens Saturday July 20 and runs through July 30. The entire $40,000 stock of dry goods is offered at 25 to 50 percent off with sweeping reductions across every department. The store emphasizes a bonafide sale with merchandise sacrifice prices.
Big sale cut prices on table linens and textiles
Everything reduced July 20 to July 30 at Warren store. Includes table oil cloth, fabrics, silks, linens, lace curtains, ready made garments, hosiery, notions, and patterns. Railroad and car fares refunded one way per $10 and both ways per $20 within 40 miles. Terms spot cash. Agency for Pictorial Review Patterns. 10 and 15 cents.
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Warren
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STAAL
Invertor Parkin Dies
Meadville
Jamestown
Linesville
Kemery—Devore
J. G. Townsend
George H. Kemery
Fertig, Pa
Pearl M. Devore
Pittsfield
Heinaman
Green
Youngsville, Pa
J. P. Burns
Frank S. Heinaman
Mary Green
Geo. Ball & Sons
Liberty St
Warren, PA
Hunter’s Cash Store
Agency For Pictorial Review Patterns
O. H. Hunter & Son
Eberhart
Miller
Penna. Ave
W. Warren, Penna
Warren's
T. C. Slater
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