05 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
1
Local notes report the borough council meeting with officer reappointments and budget details, a new hospital for contagious diseases, and the water ordinance. Other items include post office work, school use by the Warren County Historical Society, and community updates on residents and social events.
Judge Lindsey presided with Hackney and Weaver as associates. Commonwealth v New maker and Reed yielded not guilty with partial costs paid by the Commonwealth. Burglars in last Christmas cases pleaded guilty to larceny. W G Johnson also. Herbert Turner acquitted of watch theft. attorney Swanson praised. Clarence Acocks case halted by flaw in indictment, Acocks remanded. Jurors discharged. civil list short for next week.
A writer cites dietary superstitions from Maxwell's Talisman linking foods to mental states and energy. Pork allegedly breeds pessimism while beef fosters audacity and mutton melancholy. Potatoes dull, mustard memory, apples brain power, and eggs milk fruit and grains promote health and vivacity.
James Shutt of Conneang o Township dies at Emergency Hospital on March 3 from a gunshot wound in his right leg received while hunting the previous Sunday. He was about 40, unmarried, with three sisters and three brothers, born near Warren. The item also notes local society notices about Warren Fish and Game Association officers, John Willson on the grand jury, Indian orator H H Emmett speaking at the Y M C A and Library Hall, and an advertisement for plush robes at Keller’s Sons.
The state records 484 active granges with rapid growth and a net gain of over 1500 members in 1902. Three new granges formed in January 1903. Pomona Orange No 4 of Pennsylvania to hold its first 1903 quarterly convention at Corry Home Protection Hall March 11 and 12, with a call to order at 10 30 a m. Pennsylvania hosts eight Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Companies with over 15 million in risks, requiring good standing in a subordinate grange. The piece quotes ideals of higher manhood and womanhood and urges farmers to improve society beyond self and to expand markets while lowering production costs.
A Teachers Institute opens in Spring Creek on Saturday March 7 with devotional exercises led by Rev W H Fenton an address of welcome by Miss Rose Elderkin and a program of readings grammar recitations music and civics led by a roster of local educators and students. An additional institute scheduled for Youngsville on March 14 begins at 10 30 AM.
In Warren area notices three marriages are recorded. Vincent E. Douglas of East Hickory Pa and Effie E. Hepler of Warren wed March 4 1903 by H S Perry J P at his office. John Marker and Elsine Green both of Warren married February 25 1903 at the Danish Lutheran Church by Rev Larson. Emma Axtel Arird and Wallace D. Kinnear of Youngsville Pa married February 25 1903 at Oscar T Shutt’s home amid smilax and white carnations. couple planned an eastern trip before returning home.
Diphtheria claims Chester A Webb aged 3 years 11 months in Warren on March 4 1903 with burial at Oakland cemetery. John H Gray dies March 26 1905 after a monthlong illness aged 57 3. Roy Jenkins of Lander Pa dies February 18 1903 at age 8. Michael McCartney of Tidioute dies February 27 1903 after four weeks illness. Leo T Myers of Irvington dies March 1 1903 aged 15 with burial at St Josephs Warren cemetery on Wednesday morning.
In early March 1903, Mr. and Mrs. O W Ensworth greet a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. B N Lanphere welcome a son. The notices record births in concise family announcements.
West lines including D A V and P R R offer daily one way colonists tickets to western and northwest points through April 30 at very low rates. Specials on first and third Tuesdays in February March and April provide reduced fares to South Southwest and West regions. Contact any D A V P ticket agent or write A J Smith G P T A Cleveland Ohio.
Jacob Keller the tailor advertises a large and select stock of cloths suitable for men's suits and ladies skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and to be sold very low, inviting friends and patrons to call and choose their deal.
The James Ward farm near Matthew's Run offers 53 acres of good land with a gambrel roof house basement barn orchard woods saw timber water and rich soil. Price $1,300 with easy terms. Sugar Grove Pa in Warren County Record.
The Atchison Globe recalls a local girl group known as the Dreamers who can recite fifty nonsense rhymes in a row. One standout performer is highlighted for memorizing a long string of verses including risqué humor and playful innuendo.
A bank joke unfolds as a shivering cashier and a sharp customer discuss a draft non negotiable at the bank. The witty exchange ends with a quip about a snow bank, leaving the teller silent.
The New York Tribune contends basketball is a feminine sport and should be left to the girls. It urges sending its sporting editor west to watch a game featuring Warren players to challenge his view of basketball’s sissyness.
The Struthers Hotel Barn is now in charge of John Stinger who will give special attention to the horses of farmers and others. The transient trade will be accommodated as there is no livery in connection.
Pure ground bone for poultry feed offered at bargain prices in any quantity at E. Hinckley's meat market on Hickory Street.
For SALE a young mare with harness buggy and spring wagon all for 60 dollars Address F M Familet Starbrick Pa Also for SALE a second hand Chapel Organ at BiekarcK s Music Store No 225 Liberty Street Engraved cards and wedding invitations and announcements at the Mail office
Closing out at cost 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts in 30 different shades for cash only. Jacob Keller, the tailor.
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