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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
8
Neighborhood Notes reports Meadville Baptists will build a $40,000 church this summer. Other items note a typhoid outbreak in Butler leading to water-supply suits, a Jamestown factory fire victim recovered, and various local incidents including fires, arrests, and moves across the region.
County correspondence records religious events, funerals, illnesses, travel, and social visits. Mentions Ezra Belnap funeral in Ridgway and family gatherings, Rail line start on Youngsville Sugar Grove line, and multiple ministers and Holy Week activities. Several residents move, visit relatives, or recover from illness.
The piece extols the American hen as a vast national asset. It notes 42.5 million eggs daily weighing 2658 tons, compares it to US cruiser tonnage, and cites 233,598,005 laying age chickens valued at $70,000,000 per the census. The tone mixes humor with economic awe.
A bass claimed as the state’s largest inland specimen was sent to the State building at the St. Louis Exposition. Norristown angler Dr L T Trumbower caught the fish in the Perkiomen Creek on Sept 2 last year. It measured 241 1 4 inches long, 17 3 4 inches around the back, and weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces.
The Mail Office showcases the latest fashionable engraved stationery with samples and prices displayed for customers seeking refined writing supplies.
Dental parlor listing for Dr J E Jordan located in Hoffman Block offers appointments via Bell Phone 295 B.
General Kuroki commanded a smoky engagement in which Russian forces fled in a manner described as rapid and decisive. The report from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a swift Russian retreat and a clear Japanese gesture in the clash.
Mead township 144 graduation exercises set for May 12 at Odd Fellows Hall. Clarendon band entertained by Mr and Mrs Samuel Howe in Weldbank with dancing and late refreshments. Local sports, depot work, visits, and community notes follow. Notes on births and a large four month old baby weigh 28 pounds in the Hay family.
May 9 reports show Percy Marsh returning from Buffalo and Ray Caldwell visiting grandparents in Salamanca. Congregational meetings led by Rev. D Taylor and Mrs. Crawford praised for aiding Corydon youth. Several residents travel or plan moves, including Miss Loretta Marsh, Miss Lena Shuler, Owen Seeley, and Mr Gill.
A Friday evening party drew about 44 couples for a pleasant social. The Ladies' Aid plans a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. David Walton. The school commences June 3 with Miss Allene Gifford and Eirene Curtis among graduates. Elton Allen and Guy Simmons left for Pittsburg. Hawley Davis remains were brought here for burial from Youngsville. Columbus Lake Park Company started grounds work last week. The Sylvania has been launched and now sails the lake. Park visitors are invited May 25. Those interested in the Free Church will attend a social dance on Friday evening May 20.
May 10 report of Mrs. L. J. Gibb formerly Jessie Smith who died May 7 in Lakewood N Y. She leaves a husband two children and parents and two sisters. The funeral was held here with an infant buried with her. B M Magill and son Guy were in War.
Youngsville reports OC L Wright renovating his store. Born to Perry and wife Mead a nine pound boy. I O F in Sugar Grove hosts two successful nights with 110 plus in proceeds and crowded halls. J I Hamilton family moves to Warren into German house on Main. Capt H H Cumings attends Loyal Legion banquet in Philadelphia. Evelyn Grove and Mabel Karns find a yellow rattle swake three feet six inches long. Sheffield foresees busy summer with more building and repairs. W A Hassinger improves after South trip. Lutheran Church remodeling begins.
Advertises a well stocked line with a prompt call option and location details. The shop sits opposite the Diamond block on Penns Avenue West No 235, inviting customers to inquire about any item in their line.
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