28 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
The description touts a 33 000 pound Corliss safe as a modern, burglar proof safe. It claims superiority over old box safes likening progress to the cash register versus the money drawer and attaches a bank like dignity and credit to the device.
Warren National Bank announces a new building at the corner of Second and Liberty Streets. The project signals expansion of banking services and office space in the city center.
Warren Pennsylvania directors include Wyley, Nels G. Parmlee, Charles Chase, A. T. Scofield, Miner D. Crary, F. E. Hertzel, and others. Officers name G N Parmlee as president and F E Hertzel as vice president with E H Lampe as cashier. J M Sonne and N C Sill serve as tellers.
The body of Mrs. J W Niblett 42 living alone at 118 Grant street Sixth ward was found hanged in her home last Saturday evening by Chief of Police Parsons after neighbors missed her for two weeks. A note named her husband and an aunt in New Bethlehem Pa. Coroner Peirce declined an inquest. Undertaker Buyer arranged burial in New Bethlehem.
A C Kirberger advertises new jewelry novelties and invites readers to call and visit. Subscription to the MAIL is promoted.
The Warren area notes arrival and departure of residents, travel to New York and California, Arbor Day plans, and church events. Residents return home from Bucknell College and Erie visits, with many heading to Easter observances, shopping trips, or vacations.
Notice to maple syrup producers about new pure food law requiring can labels with the manufacturer name. Marr offers label printing at moderate prices and invites makers to call at his office to view samples.
The report to the Legislature shows New York spent 45 million on elementary schools 25 million on teachers salaries and 200 thousand for school libraries. There are 1 812 414 children in attendance and the average cost to educate them is 36 30 per year per student.
Jewelry store of A. C. Kirberger advertises a ladies O size watch with gold filled case and Elgin or Waltham movement, warranted for twenty years, priced at 10.75 dollars.
A New York Mail editorial quips that every man who dodges a car would approve naming the deadliest new explosive motorite, highlighting risk and public perception of dangerous development.
Marriages announced in Jamestown and Warren list five couples with both partners from Warren Pa or nearby, including Edwin Jenkins and Florence Stock in Warren and Ridgway. Edward Stoneberg and Lottie Dickerson in Jamestown. John Leavers and Myrtle Tuck in Jamestown. Samuel Ekey and Emma Swanson in Warren.
Warren area notices include Sadie Barnhart 34 wife of Frank Barnhart with services held in Warren and burial in Oakland. Catherine Palmer 83 of Warren with funeral on Market Street. Erastus Spencer 77 buried from M E Church. Dr Frank H Johnston 66 died of heart disease, trustee of Warren State Hospital. J Henry Readle 55 trustee buried Luzerne County. Emma Colby Arm itage 40 buried Spring Creek. Maria Frank y Sugar Grove. Judge C W Clark 80 forest county veteran. Mrs David C Ferris death noted in Newton Connecticut.
The article notes three births: a son to Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sanger on March 21 1907, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gander on March 23 1907, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCartney on March 25 1907.
48 inches wide imported wool dress patterns in plaid and stripe with two toned effects. Spring wear patterns in 7 and 8 yard confined cuts. Prices slashed from 8.50 to 7.00 and from 9.50 to 8.50, plus 11.50 to 10.50 and 12.75 to 11.50. 36 inch taffeta silks in black and colors offered at 98c. 19 inch waisting silks in plaids and stripes sold at 59c.
Easter sale offers 36 inch black taffeta silks valued at 1.50 now 1.33. 27 inch French silks for suitings and waistings, many worth 1.75, offered at 1.50, 98 cents and 1.00. Store promotes newest styles, plain and fancy.
Easter sale lists silk petticoats with prices: 86.00 and 7.00 at 4.98 and 5.50 respectively, plus 9.50 at 7.90. Offers focus on silk garments priced for holiday shoppers.
Thompson's Glove Fitting showcases Roy al Worchester R G and many others with prices from 50e to 2.50. Newest creations fill the line with every known style and color of the season, from 5d0ec to 1.50.
The store touts a pride in Kid Gloves with a season stocked full of new shades. Featured items include Merritt dollar Kid Gloves at 1.00, wash Kid at 1.50, Du Barrie at 1.50, 16 button Kid at 3.50, 12 button Kid at 3.00, 16 button Silk at 2.00, 12 button Silk at 1.25, 16 button Lisle at 0.95, and 12 button Lisle at 0.75, in multiple colors.
Hosiery sale features silk lisle and sheer cotton stock in colors plain drop stitched and embroidered. Prices range from 10 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per pair offering a large line for Easter shoppers.
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