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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
Warren area items list visitors home from Bucknell and Boston Conservatory, local shops advertising wedding presents and groceries, volunteers at parks and clubs, and minor civic notes. Mentions Miss Lottie Schwing, Miss Alpha Mintrer, H. P. Stone ill, J. M. Andrews bridal trip, and J. C. Sibley negotiations for post office space.
Telegraph dispatch reports Thursday morning King Edward in better condition with a comfortable day yesterday. He partook of food and there are no dangerous symptoms.
The Democratic convention in Erie nominates Robert K. Pattison of Philadelphia for Governor, George W. Guthrie of Pittsburgh for Lieutenant Governor, and James Nolan of Reading for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Pattison secures 22314 votes on first ballot, Kerr 5214, Guthrie 32. Pattison’s nomination is unanimous.
County clippings note John Larson's appointment to fill a vacancy after Dr McClune's resignation. A Miller Todd family reunion at Sugar Grove hotel on Friday June 13 is praised as one of the best. Also updates on Magill river search, Guy Grandin's Hill School return, a Warren wedding, local business moves, North Clarendon teachers, and a Brookston camper outing.
The annual report of H. M. Putnam, supreme secretary of the Keystone Benefit Society, Warren, shows a prosperous financial condition and rising membership. In the year ending June 1, $12,000 was paid on deaths and membership grew about twelve percent. M. W. Bovee becomes supreme president to drive field work and lodge expansion.
A large group of YMCA boys enjoy a ten day camping trip at Big Bend eight miles up the Allegheny River from Warren. They are led by Archibald the Physical director Dr Danforth and Hugh Hazeltine. The group lives in a new two story building with full camp comforts. Participants include Ray Amann Chester Allen Leo Bacher Clifton Delong Elton Davis Bert Hamilton George Hamilton Louis Jamieson Harry Kemble Robert MacKay Ethel Ellen Harry Mott Warren Strickland Leon Smith Allen Todd Ernest Watson. A second group will join after the first returns.
The town notes the All Cubans team from Southern Island visiting Warren three weeks ago, praising their diverse talent and strong play despite a pair of easy losses to locals. The piece also mentions upcoming Sharon club games, July Fourth veteran reunion plans, and local business ads.
Real estate transfers reported include F M Fullerton to H H Goodwill for Spring Creek priced at 1 dollar and Clarence B Thayer to Goodwill for 600 dollars. Other deeds cover Mead Farmington Warren Conewango Bear Lake and Pine Grove areas with values from 1 to 3000 dollars.
The supreme recorder of the Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen reports 1901 figures: lodges at start 9 462 with 162 new. total membership Jan 1 1902 427 426. beneficiary assessments collected 9 816 274 and death losses paid 9 474 274. beneficiary fund on hand Jan 1 1902 245 397. protection in force 7 723 140.
Small house at 408 East Street with a barn is for sale with immediate removal desired. Inquiries asked to Dr. Danforth at 307 Second Street.
The Maccabees gathering drew large crowds at the Armory last Tuesday night while 57 candidates were initiated in the lodge room. J H Groves of Kane won the bid to erect Grace M E Church East Side and will start work immediately. Smiley and Bettis announce their move on Liberty Street with low prices. Owens' Buffalo Bread is delivered daily by Kopf and Henry in five fresh kinds.
The Warren area reports multiple June 1902 weddings with couples from Warren, Tidioute, Sheffield, and Pittsburg. Notable unions include Joseph F. Anderson with Rosa Jones. George Hunter Siggins with Jennie May Burkett. Earl Boughton with Ida Zanhiser. F A Young with Margaret E Fronberry. David Mainwaring with Gertrude Blake. Emma G Tipton with James Bell. and George Ellsworth Barnes with Laura May Hassinger. The notices describe ceremonies, parsonage and church settings, and reception details. Special features include a quiet ceremony in Pittsburg with bridesmaid attire and a seaside-tinged reception in Warren.
In Asbury Park New Jersey on June 21 1902 Lou B Hunter wife of E Bowie died age 54 burial in Oakland following service at the home of her brother H P Hunter. Katherine Keller widow of John Keller aged 62 died in Warren June 24 1902 funeral June 28 from First Lutheran Church. Maria Sophia Cooper widow of James Cooper aged 74 6 months 24 days buried at Lander Pa. Philip Honhart Warren died June 19 1902 aged 15 years.
Hoxsie's Croup Cure billed as a life saver for children curing colds and coughs and preventing membranous croup pneumonia and diphtheria. It contains no opium or nausea and sells for 50 cents through the Davis Drug Co in Warren Pennsylvania. Also notices about dress footwear stock by C Smith & Son and wedding and graduation presents at Morek & Kirberger's. Special cheap rail rates July 3 and 4 with return by July 7 offered by Morek & Kirberger's. A child's tricycle for sale at the MAIL office
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