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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
North Warren to host a new piano factory in the Hazeltine building, owned by W C Bennett Company with E T Hazeltine D W Beaty C P Northrop J A Buck S E Orr and T E Cook. Governor charter application targeted for early next month.
Allen at 221 Liberty Street advertises Kertcher’s millinery stock. Various residents travel to Philadelphia, Chautauqua, Millville, Washington, D C, and St Paul. Memorial Day events planned, college commencements noted, council member change, Butler centennial parade, and July Fourth plans debated amid town chatter.
President Ball names Finance Schools Teachers High School Text Books Library and Apparatus Grievances Attendance and Qualification of Pupils Supplies Building and Repairs committees. Democrats meet in county convention in P H C hall elects leaders and candidates amid debates on congressional race. Anti Sibley group forms in Warren with Emery nomination and district address urged.
The court convicted nineteen young men for disturbing a public meeting and acquitted eight after a two day trial. Clark Bean was fined and jailed for check raising. Jury reports discharging. recommendations include court house repairs and new walks. Receiver action for Democrat Publishing pending. Judge Lindsey works with Judge Criswell and others as brisk sessions continue.
The Bic Show Of John Robinsons Sons reached Warren from New Castle last Sunday and tented on the fair ground. A long and elaborate street parade drew large crowds for both day and night programs. The animal collection and King Solomon scenes impressed, though the three rings offered more than some spectators could absorb. Press agent F B Wilson is praised as an effective official.
Census tally shows twelve Buffalo enumerators are women. Venango lawyers plan lazy period from July 10 to August 10. Clarion Normal School nears record graduation numbers. County fair dates announced Oil City Sept 11 14 New Castle Sept 27 29 Clarion Sept 4 7 Butler Sept 4 7 Conneautville Sept 4 6 Mercer Sept 25 27. Ackley Briggs reunion set June 16 at Russell’s grave. Titusville reward dispute over 500 dollars for Frank Major draws three claimants. Wool market reports 22 cents unwashed and 28 cents washed per pound from S T Hawey. Oil City records marriage from 1775 questioned by town clerk. Militia bill diverts 69 000 to Pennsylvania while New York gets 77 500. James E Barnett elected Colonel of Fighting Tenth with Major Bierer succeeding. Warren street show rider asks crowd for fare. critic notes same energy could reach home. Venango county adds three rural free delivery routes totaling 61 miles served 1 750 people. Fee and Rocky Grove post offices to be discontinued.
James Cooney night watchman for over twenty years dies after being struck by two fly-wheels at Struthers Iron Works. Coroner's inquest rules accidental death. burial details note his Ireland birth, 63 years old, leaves a wife and three children. Gettysburg Grand Army session elects officers and names Gettysburg meeting site for next year.
A famous doctor argues that the high collars worn by women for two years strain neck muscles and blood flow, ruin head poise, create a double chin, enlarge glands, straighten throat lines, and cause nervousness and headaches. Comment is unnecessary.
A compact note on cycling health quoting J. M. Siegfried about handling cuts or bruises with a banner salve for rapid healing and relief after a tumble.
Franklin notice reports the Allegheny Valley bridge at Franklin closed to public traffic due to its condition. It warns users ride or drive over county bridges at their own risk and threatens prosecution for speeding over the bridges.
Advertises pale and sickly children growing strong after using Thompson's Sweet Worm Powder priced at 20 cents.
Mike Schwing moves his restaurant to Hickory Street near Third. The bar offers the best liquors and meals are served at 25 cents each, with pleasant and convenient rooms for patrons.
Mrs Biddle and daughter return home from Washington D C. Chas W Metzger visits son Mason with grandparents. Elof G Nelson returns to Sweden. Miss Hughes and Miss Kearns visit the Hughes home. Miss Carrie Ault visits with N J Ault family. Landlord Carmichael buys a horse and carriage. Charles Gillespie retires after 30 years with W N Y and P R R Co. Grace Etheridge dies June 7 at McKinney place. buried in Youngsville. Children’s Day observed by M E Sunday school. Geo H Somers supt. A collecte of 31 33 for India sufferers. H and F Walters lose stave mill in West Virginia by fire, no insurance. Township supervisors replank Brokenstraw bridge and Irvine run bridge. Traffic to Allegheny Springs begins. many guests. Hackman Jackson’s busses overhauled and painted locally.
Citizens mix business with pleasure at the big show in Warren. Families and visitors such as Mrs. C. L. Wright and Miss Minnie Wright traveled to Chautauqua, while Alfred Jones and Miss Robins wed. Census work has begun and A Wright returns from a business trip as S D Boone works at Lottsville for Mr. Rice.
June 11 items note Chauncy Spencer owns a pretty town property with new park benches. Burial of Mr. Holmes occurred Friday. Flora Kay of Youngsville visits Uncle Leslie Johnson. Mrs. Jane Horn of Spring Creek stays with daughter Mrs. Will Minore. Celia Lindsey leaves Friday for summer vacation. Allen Bros. operate a fine grocery store. Upcoming school year lists Esmond Monroe as high school principal, plus several named teachers. Elmer Crosby recovering from malaria fever.
Mrs. Lucinda Noyes injured last Friday. A. M. Boardman of Smethport visited town. School Board hired for next year: Primary Mrs. Etta Rexford, first intermediate Miss Ruth Gregg, second intermediate Miss May Jenner. Principal unnamed. Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Frye of Columbus hosted by Mrs. Henry Dorn. Miss Wagner of Dunkirk visited Miss Mix. Free Methodists begin meetings in Clark's woods with many in attendance.
Mrs. Harriett Badger of Jamestown visits sister Mrs. James Martin. Miss Dora Wade returns home to Olean. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thompson travel to Jamestown. Mrs. Daniel Brogan visiting in Union City. Emerson Hale and E H Fellows go to Frewsburg. Hale family attend Frewsburg church. Lizzie and Ida Hale visit Mrs. Clifford Scranton on Thompson Hill. Miss Emma Limberg of Kiantone visits sister Ida Limberg.
J W Baker Post marched to the cemetery and laid flowers on comrades graves. Rev. Fenton spoke at the Congregational Church with a grand eulogy to the flag. W A C served dinner at Maccabees hall. Warner Clark recovers from illness. Will Darling sentenced to 90 days in jail for assault on a 14 year old boy.
A campaign against ignoring backache and signs of kidney trouble cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a sure remedy for Bright's disease diabetes and gravel. The testimonial highlights early treatment and medical products in a period advertisement.
Good second-hand square piano offered with easy payments. Will consider organ in part exchange. For details call or visit D. D. at 108 Jackson Street Warren Pa.
Bargains announced for a June millinery clearance offering hats priced from $1.25 to $7.00. Includes children's Leghorns trimmed and ladies caps. Sited at Ladies' Cash Emporium, 214 Hickory Street, opposite Carver House, operated by Mrs. S F Cable & Co.
Farmers urged to call Shaw's Cash Store on Liberty Street to sell produce at top market prices in cash or barter. Shop offers fresh fruits and vegetables at low prices with new groceries available for purchase.
MaGEE and EICHENBERG advertise in Warren offering jewelry, watch and clock repair, eye glasses fitting with improved methods, and free examinations at the Y M C A Building. Visiting cards printed cheaply at the Mail Office with 75c per hundred. A child’s tricycle for sale at the Mail Office.
Miss Alice Grandin and Miss Florence returned from Washington with a school visit. Factories on a Wednesday tour show all running well with orders ahead, a positive sign. Mrs. C G Faust dies at 89 in her state road homestead after 32 years there. she leaves two daughters three sons twenty one grandchildren and many friends. Mrs. Mary C Peterson dies at 38. burial at Swedish cemetery Chandlers Valley. Mr and Mrs G L Jackson travel from Clarence New York to Youngsville. J G McKee’s health declines. A borough donor plans cemeterial care for 100 years. The Youngsville school board reorganizes. C S Mead replaces J D Shannon. same officers and teachers, grammar room hire pending.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and urges sending for free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
Notices list multiple wedding ceremonies across Warren and surrounding areas in early June 1900. Couples include George E. Arnold and Nannie McClure Kelly in Warren. James Desmond with Rose E. Critchlow. Arvild Rosenquist with Sarah Spade. Wm. B. Steen with Edna M. Dower. F A Drumm with Helen B. Dower. Arthur S. Guthrie with Daisy Barber in Titusville. Theodore Schuster with Eli Louffenberg in Jamestown. John T. Henderson with Edith Jackson in McGraw.
Obituaries note deaths in Warren area on June 11 12 13 1900 1909 with burials in Warren and nearby towns. The county Pomona Grange No 10 held June 7 8 with large attendance at Chandlers Valley heard welcome remarks and discussed butter frauds and North American resolutions. Memorial services were held for Sister Rowley and next meeting slated for Watson township. SEC Y
Sealed proposals due June 15 at noon 1900 for erection of a hospital annex at Rouse Hospital Youngsville Pa. Plans available at Warren County Commissioners office and Marston Howard architects 342 Water St Warren Pa. Commissioners reserve right to reject any bids. Notice. Iron copper brass zinc lead rope rags rubber accepted for market price at Warren Metal Co. grounds opposite Freight Depot Fourth St. Telephone 28.
Bell Phone No. 202 announces a large mid-summer stock sale with 15 to 20 percent below regular value. Wash goods shirts waists belts ladies underwear and more offered at reduced prices including 36 inch Irish Muslins at 6c, Lawns 6c, Dimities 5c, Calicoes 3c, pink and blue calicoes 4c, and new accessories like belts ties novelties parasols.
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