19 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
1
Various short items from Warren including visits, travel, sales, and social notes. Mentions H A Craryy and wife from North Carolina, Mrs J C Wells illness in Rochester, upgrades at the library with the Wetmore gift, and preparations for spring events. Also reports on a murder mystery and local business activity.
Congressman Sibley is notified of a vacancy at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis for the 28th district. He will nominate one principal and three alternates after a preliminary competitive exam likely in Warren Pennsylvania on April 15. Minimum age is fifteen to twenty. Interested youths should contact Hon J C Sibley in Washington DC.
Starbrick reports three days of machinery accidents at the Starbrick works a dead Warren woman found in the river and a workman named Gray breaking his leg after a kiln fall. John Sly of Conewango township killed by a Penn railroad passenger train. Grunderville ferry sinks with several narrowly escaping drowning. Residents complain of awful mud roads near Warren.
A long list of recently recorded property transfers showing buyer seller locations and prices. Names include David C. Smith Robert W. Smith G W Falkner Mary M Walker Ward H Wadsworth Carl Sanden John Morton J M Mallory among many others with towns such as Columbus Freehold Farmington Warren Pine Grove Sugar Grove Bear Lake and Kinzua and prices ranging from 50 to 17000 dollars.
About 125 delegates from Pennsylvania and southwestern New York met in Warren on March 18 to form two associations. The State Association elected officers headed by President William Hanley. A Western Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York Builders Association named officers led by C W Uhdey. A banquet followed the meetings at Hotel Struthers. The local association will meet next in Bradford on March 26.
16 year old or over apply soon to learn printer's trade at malis office. must be opposed to smoking coffin nails. cooperative reading required. position offers opportunity for skill development and career start in printing industry.
At a special meeting last Monday R F VanDoorn resigned as third ward director and was replaced by J H Berger elected in February. A vote of thanks was given to VanDoorn who moves to Titusville for his faithful work. The high school will get a new fire escape and other matters were addressed before adjournment.
Spring-like weather arrives despite calendar stating the season starts next Saturday. Crocuses bloom grass grows buds swell and birds sing as robins and bluebirds appear signaling a mild spell that may affect fruit and future weather.
The G. and B. Whist Club was finely entertained by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Green at their Exchange block rooms Tuesday evening. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Myers on East Street next Tuesday evening.
Marriages recorded in Warren include George W. Brace of Eureka and Belle E. Hall of Warren wed at the bride’s mother's home on Poplar Street. Hugh M. York of Irvington and Alice Archibald wed in H. Perry’s office. Rory F. Gutzler of Youngstown and Lena Belle Geigerich of Warren wed at the bride’s parents’ home. Mathias Sigwalt and Lizzie Anderson, both of Warren, married at J. J. Kirberger’s home.
William H H Macdonald died at 3 15 PM in Warren after long illness begun in Denver. He was formerly in drug and lumber trades, served in the 15th Pa Cavalry and was a Mason Shriner and Odd Fellows member. Burial Thursday at 3 PM. Jacob Arro aged 81 10 leaves wife four daughters a son and a brother A Conarro born in New Jersey came to Warren 1852. Mrs M J Burrows died at 76 11 burial last Saturday in Stockton. Myron M Spaulding aged 84 former Warren resident died in Erie at his daughter’s home.
At a special meeting last Thursday President Schimmelfeng announced committees for the year ending next March. Names cover Bridges Finance Fire Light Buildings Police Market Sidewalks Poor Public Parks Printing Streets Sewers Water.
An advertisement touts a latest up to date washing machine praised as rapid easy and very effective. It claims the machine eliminates wash day drudgery backache and the need for wash boards and invites inquiries to A Witz the Warren Pennsylvania agent on the East Side.
Jacob Keller the tailor advertises a large selection of cloth suitable for men suits and ladies skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and will be sold very low. Call to choose from the choice lot for friends and patrons.
All persons possessing guns or other articles at A M Cone's shop are urged to call and retrieve them as soon as possible.
Golf players spent a week on the hill enjoying the game and the new clubhouse. The Masonic party in the library was well attended and a party is planned after Lent. The Natural Science Club booked Prof. Piper of Buffalo for a free illustrated lecture at the high school tomorrow night at 8. The coroner's jury found John Sly of Starbrick was struck by a westbound train near Warren Tuesday evening. he was 45, survived by a wife and two children.
A store showcases a wide stock of new goods with arrivals every day. Customers are invited to explore updated tables shelves and counters while deals are highlighted for today.
The ad touts spring embroideries with prices from 5c to 2.25 per yard, highlights new laces and a record lace year, promotes Yale guaranteed shirt waists from 1 to 3 dollars, notes whites and some colors, and advertises pique waists and dress trimmings as inexpensive yet quality in town. It invites readers to visit the Ribbon Table for selections.
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