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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
The American Flag Association and various flag committees urge officials and citizens to recognize June 14 as Flag Day. They note Congress established the flag design in 1777 and urge a wide patriotic observance, encouraging everyone to hang out the flag on Friday June 14.
The 12th census reveals oddities in counties across states. Names range from I Oklahoma to Saint John the Baptist Louisiana, with many name changes and large area figures like Montana’s Custer County at 20,490 square miles. Also noted are missing counties and the June meeting of Farmers Institutes managers to plan seasonal institutes.
The General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church passed a report barring secret society members from church membership. Delegates argue it expels those already affiliated and question how such intolerance aids religion. The note adds that many Methodist clergy belong to Masons and Odd Fellows.
American mechanics pushing for fewer hours at the same pay are described as pursuing a business move that effectively raises wages. The text argues this shift will raise production costs and push up prices, with the public ultimately bearing the burden.
From all accounts Pennsylvania has reason to be proud of its display at Buffalo. The state building is a strong representation of its industries and a model home on the grounds. It promises to be a welcome resort for Pennsylvanians in the coming months. Josiah Flynt notes railroads fuel the tramp trade, suggesting without freight and mail car rides, many tramps would abandon trapping for work.
Chairman Reeder calls the Republican State Convention in Harrisburg on August 21 for nominating candidates for Justice Supreme Court and State Treasurer. Warren county has three delegates ready. Other notes report Logan County damages paid to three Black citizens after mob violence. Benjamin Harrison estate valued over 350000 with no New York property. The essay praises presidents’ posthumous work options.
Memorial Day events at the Boston navy yard featured Daughters of 1812 supervising a ceremony where school children cast flowers on the water in memory of those buried at sea. The report also notes rapid Southern bank expansion since March 1900 with 133 new banks totaling 7 248 000 dollars in capital and announces the 35th G A R encampment at Gettysburg with a large turnout and strong interest.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers low rate three day excursions every Tuesday during June to October for Pan-American Exposition travel. Routes from Oil City to Buffalo and Ridgway to Waterford connect via Corry with Chautauqua Division trains. Ticket prices range by station from $2.00 to $3.00, with return by Thursday midnight. Continuous passage only, no parlor or sleeping car use.
The Erie Railroad will offer many reduced rate excursion tickets this summer to western points including California Colorado South Dakota and Washington. Prospective travelers can contact any Erie ticket agent for details or write F H Garfield division passenger agent Erie Railroad at Jamestown NY for information about their trip.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers greatly reduced excursion tickets to San Francisco from all stations July 4 to 12, in connection with the Fifth International Convention of the Epworth League to be held July 18 to 23. Inquiries about rates routes and ticket conditions should be made through ticket agents.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes and stops retention of water almost immediately. Sold by I rodertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren, a.
Bonds for Supervisors and Town Treasurers offered at the Mall office. Full stock of legal blanks available. Ladies find attractive millinery at Miss Sill’s with tasteful selections and reasonable prices.
Joseph J. Gould of Philadelphia performed a synchronized feat by writing a letter with his right hand while drawing with his left, completing both in seven minutes. The note lists the 1901 summer excursion book for Eastern resorts and urges travelers to consult a Pennsy ticket agent for routes and rates.
The document outlines ten conclusions from the U S Supreme Court on territorial rule and constitutional application. It asserts the constitution follows the flag and governs territories as war lands until Congress acts, notes Congress power to add or withdraw territory, and states the Paris treaty did not incorporate new islands. It also addresses whether the President may use discretion and confirms the Porto Rican tax legality.
An advertisement claims the South American Nervine Tonic permanently cures stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. It asserts universal efficacy, rapid relief, and safety, sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
The Court of Common Pleas of Warren County appoints a commissioner to take testimony for libellant Frederick J. Stillman in the case against Isabel Stillman. The deposition will occur at Hinckley & Rice in the Wetmore Building Warren PA on Saturday June 22 1901 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds from John Swanson to D S Randall in Pine Grove for 1100 dollars to Mary S Bairstow to John C Hartman in Pleasant for 600 dollars and other transfers including Elk, Warren, and Youngsville properties with values ranging from 70 to 5000 dollars.
A wartime era patent remedy claims to stop bedwetting by young and old alike. The ad states Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic sells for $1 and is available from Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
An advertisement touts Black Death Bug Killer as a safe, cheap powder that controls potato and other garden pests while promoting plant growth. It also notes D A V P R ticket agents offering round trip rail fare from Warren to the Pan American Exposition on June 19 20 with return options.
A dated commodity pricing note lists corn cracked corn oats screenings oil meal and wheat prices per bushel or cwt with oyster shells hay straw bolted meal and buckwheat gluten as items. The text resembles a trade bulletin showing unit measures and per unit costs without context of date or location.
Neat and elegant work offered at low prices for wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs. Misa Sills in Warren features the latest and best millinery.
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