09 May 1907
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
1
The Corliss Safe is praised as a creation far ahead of old box safes likening its progress to the cash register over the money drawer. It is described as modern, burglar proof, and a symbol of bank dignity and credit.
Warren National Bank unveils its new building at the corner of Second and Liberty Streets. The bank plans to host a dedication ceremony and open house for customers and residents to tour the expanded facilities and modern amenities.
A historical notice lists Warren Pennsylvania related directors including G. N. Parmlee Charles Chase A. T. Scofield Miner D. Crary and others. Officers named are G. N. Parmlee as President F. E. Hertzel Vice President E. H. Lampe Cashier J. M. Sonne Paying Teller N. C. Sill Receiving Teller.
At the recent meeting Miss Carrie M. Krimbill was chosen supply teacher for the term. Miss Jennie B. Holt was selected to replace Miss Partridge in the Sixth ward building. M. Larson won the bid to lay a cement walk around the central building. A follow up meeting is planned this month.
Oakland Cemetery lot owners must pay the secretary now for mowing and care in the coming season. Paid lots will be maintained. unpaid lots will not be mowed. By order of the Trustees. Guy C. Swanson, Secretary.
In Warren highlights, residents travel and return from trips to Texas and Canada. Local society notes include health improvements, visits to Marion Indiana, and Edinboro Normal attendance. Community updates cover cemetery affairs, a new secretary for Oakland Cemetery, and local property sales as winter wanes.
Regular meeting last Monday directed Fire Sewer Sidewalk Water and Street committees to attend to complaints and requests. Hazeltine named for street sprinkling. Licenses yield 3.25 and hay scales 11.50. Vault expansion at 345 and road machine purchase 215 reported. Ordinances on Struthers Street and Walnut Street passed first and second readings. Printing committee to print ordinances and seek bids. City attorney notes on street paving to minutes and ordinance book. Bills audited due for payment by May 13.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth for acquisition of Philadelphia & Erie property rights franchises and credits effectively dissolving the latter. Unassented stock holders may exchange one PE share for one PA share or choose 68 dollars per PE share, with cash favored as PA stock trades near 64 dollars.
A new Eastern Star chapter was organized last Friday in Maccabee Hall led by Worthy Matron Mrs. D. F. A. Wheelock and Worthy Patron H. F. Higgins. Officers include Secretary Miss Bertha Wheelock, Treasurer Mrs. Kate H. Mott, Conductor Mrs. H. F. Cogswell, and Organist Mrs. P. R. Walker. the Warren group plans for strong growth within Mason families.
At a Monday meeting Warren business men formed a committee to organize the celebration. A. A. Printz H. C. Alexander and M. L. Amann were named to solicit funds. They aim to raise at least $2,000, with more likely needed to proceed.
Fragmented catalog style entry shows handmade Arabians with value 12.00 and other items including cabbage segments and lac ceden priced 4.98 8.00 and 3.00 respectively. Readable names are limited, with unclear descriptors and prices.
A large line of curtain material including white and colored Scotch Madras Tambour Arabian Cream and white nets advertises savings from 25 to 50 percent on curtains for buyers seeking affordable drapery.
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