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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
The Warren National Bank highlights its financial strength and the character of its board, noting directors give personal supervision to management. It assures customers every conservative banking accommodation and invites calls or correspondence with officers for service.
Charles J. Samuelson, a respected Sugar Grove Township resident, was slain near Chandlers Valley by a hired man who fled Jamestown jail three weeks earlier. The suspect, captured near Youngsville, is jailed and charged with murder. Samuelson, 65, Swedish-born Civil War veteran, leaves a wife, two daughters, a son, and siblings. funeral held at Chandlers Valley.
A compiled roster lists residents and officials from Warren and nearby towns including Warren Pa. names include Hon Wm D Brown David W Beaty R B Briggs Lee S Clough Charles Chase Jerry Crary Miner D Crary Andrew Hertzel Watson D Hinckley Charles W Jamieson William EK Rice C Schimmelfeng A T Scofield Horton Smith George F Watson N P Wheeler and F B E Hertzel.
Miss Helen Merck visits Washington, D. C. as guest of Mrs. E. J. Kefferstein while workers move between Warren and Louisville and new naturalization citizens are added. Others plan relocations, a Detroit hospital post changes hands, a Warren population tally is listed, and a curious court case affirms a land dispute ruling. The Warren Golf Club met to discuss club affairs.
Election officers announced at Warren meeting with President W F Messner and others. Julia Elizabeth Ayling, 28, died in Hemlock and is survived by husband, infant, mother S A Nollinger and siblings. funeral at 2 pm Friday at her mother’s home. W H Allen named State Railroad Commission attorney. remains in Warren. Mrs Peter Lindquist died aged 68. funeral Monday. School exams in June for Chicago Yale Harvard intake.
Last Sunday morning observations at the Presbyterian church referenced. Wellington Jarvis was taken seriously ill from a paralytic stroke on Wednesday, February 26th.
The grand jury returns a true bill against John Olson for the murder of his daughter Ethel. Reports indicate long work stress and heavy debt drove him toward madness, with new details showing intent to harm his children and himself.
A series of property transfers is recorded, detailing buyers, sellers, towns, and sale amounts. Transactions include Blodgett to Saunders in Brokenstraw for 1 dollar and Hale to Johnson in Pine Grove for 1 dollar, with multiple other deeds ranging from 1 dollar to 2,650 dollars across Farmington, Warren, Clarendon, and surrounding areas.
Margaret McNitt six year old daughter of Dr. G F McNitt of Racine Wisconsin died Friday in Santa Fe New Mexico. Remains arrived in Warren on Wednesday morning with the father and were taken to Oakland cemetery for interment. F McNitt is brother to T W McMett of this city and a former Warren resident.
Mr Arthur V Flakir and Miss Philo mene Vansoye both of Buffalo New York were married at Warren Pennsylvania February 29 1908 by Justice J E Wheeler.
Notices recall multiple deaths in Warren and surrounding towns including George W. French in Russell aged 68 a Civil War veteran and G A R member, Emeline Chase of heart failure in Warren, Jacob F. Conklyn a Warren oil and lumberman aged 86, and Stephen A Graham aged five in New Bethlehem. Funerals held at local churches and interments in Russell and Clarion areas.
In Hemlock Pa on February 29 1908 a daughter Durnell Ayling was born to Mr and Mrs D E Ayling In Starbrick Pa on March 2 1908 a son born to Mr and Mrs C E Durnell In Glade township a son born to Mr and Mrs C L Knowlton
March Term of Court opened with Judge Lindsey presiding. Foreman C D Olney led the Grand Jury as hearings on constables returns occupied the forenoon. Various cases included a not pros for Gust Freel on threats, sales of oleo margarine by Edward and Abbie Sealey, guilty pleas by Ernest Wilkins and F A Hoffman, and a divorce ruling denying A F Swanson a divorce from Etta Swanson. John Nels Swanson trial postponed to June.
Mrs. Sarah Pierce of Chandlers Valley died Sunday at home aged 89. She leaves six children John Pierce Elen Northrop Lucy Cotrell Charlotte Niver Ripley NY Clara House Kane Pa and Frank Pierce Kane. Funeral was held Wednesday with burial in Chandlers Valley Cemetery.
The United States now produces about 85 000 tons of cast iron sash weights each year as output climbs in recent years.
Last of our Winter lines closes at sacrifice prices. $10 white all wool blankets with colored borders 11-4 finished in silk binding now $7.99. $9.50 white all wool California blankets at $7.59 a pair. $5.00 all wool blankets in grey tan white and plaids at $3.99 a pair. $1.00 cotton blankets white tan and grey 11-4 at the pair.
The ad lists two pillow options: a 21x28 bed pillow at 1.25 with cretones cover. an 15x26 blue and white ticking pillow at 0.69. Each item notes its approximate weight in pounds.
Readable listing offers Dress Ginghams in stripes plaids and checks from 10 to 20 yards. Priced at 12 1 2 cents per yard with a special 2 000 yard stock available all week. Includes 15e at 12 1 2c notation and mentions best quality Genoa vein?
A newspaper note advertises curtain refurnishing with figures and prices. White imported Bobinnette curtains offered at $7.00 and a bordered 3 12 yard length at $5.50 per pair, emphasizing affordability for home decor.
An advertisement lists white Nottingham lace curtains and Arabian lace curtains in various lengths and prices. It notes 3 1-2 yard options, plain centers with borders, and muslin ruffled curtains priced per pair from 9 to 84.50 dollars, with several 2 1-2 yard sizes and discounts.
Retail notes advertise spool cotton and coats at Hunter's with 5 cent per spool deals and 60 cent per dozen pricing all week.
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