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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
A Browning quotation frames a Home Matters column advocating balanced optimism. The piece asserts not despair nor blind cheer, but confidence that events will improve as the world is God’s design. It urges steady, hopeful reflection.
The J Augustus Jones circus show played in Warren yesterday amid fine weather. Local residents report social news including engagements, relocations, and honors such as the Warren High School English prize awarded to Norman A. Davis.
Patrick McKeon of Venturetown died suddenly on Saturday afternoon at the Exchange Hotel likely from heart disease. He entered the hotel about two o'clock, grew unconscious moments later, and Dr. J Norman Davies failed to revive him. He leaves several children including Margaret of Warren Tom and Patrick in Ohio. He was about 65 and born in Ireland.
The D A V and P R R will offer reduced rate tickets every Sunday to and from points on its line with return valid the same day. The plan invites travelers to take day trips at lower costs.
Widow of A M Nelson offers 40 acre farm in Sugar Grove Tp two miles west of Chandlers Valley. 30 acres cleared 10 acres timber with good house barn and out-houses. Rich soil and a stream run through. Easy streetcar access. Sold by C F Newgreen Youngsville Pa.
Visit New England opportunity for low fare trips to Boston on the D A V P R R tickets sold at practically half rates. Good returning until July 15th. Apply to your local agent for particulars.
Oakley Pierce and Amos Pierce visited here from Iroquois N Y. Dwight Bennett bought land from Mr Pierce. Funeral for Miss Redeye at Quakerbridge N Y. Lemons include baptisms, birthdays, and local visits by Logan Bennett Gordon Halftown and others. Creamery now milks 15 000 pounds daily. Daniel Day funeral noted after a fall.
May 14 events include Mr and Mrs W J Smiley in Warren and Mrs Rufus Gilson visiting in Saybrook. Local residents report travel to Sherman for Epworth League and Bartlesville business outlook. Earthquake feel reported by two leading citizens, while repairs and visits keep the lively town scene active.
May 14 reports Elmer Spencer and Miss Williams of Piccadilly wed about three weeks ago. Miss Mary Whitford and Ernest Johnson married at Panama on Sunday May 6, 1906. Cleveland Farnham and Miss Wells of Spring Creek wed at the bride’s parents home.
May 14 in Cable Hollow features a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Charley Grant and a series of visits from Warren Frewsburg and Olean residents. Emily Brown and others are noted with school vacations, new homes, and a birth reported for Mr and Mrs Bert Foster. Elk Grange held a church benefit social.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. Earl Baker in Lottsville. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D S Pierce. Genevieve Carr spent time at home. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. B A Roquist. George Lowe of Jamestown visited his brother E M Lowe. M E church service next Sunday at 11 A M with Sunday School at noon.
Frederick D. Hartzell, state-employed special inspector for Harrisburg, is in Warren for a month to inspect orchards with focus on San Jose scale and related plagues. His free services aid fruit preservation. residents may mail infested twigs or write for guidance and may invite him to speak to Grange meetings on insect and fungus diseases injurious to fruits.
Oakland Cemetery lot owners must pay the secretary promptly for mowing and upkeep in the coming season. Unpaid lots will not be mowed. By order of the Trustees. 5-3-41 J. W. Whcerns, Sec'y. Subscribe for the MaIL,.
Multiple 1906 wedding notices from Falconer Buffalo Jamestown Newmansville and surrounding areas. R J Moffatt weds Eva Johnson, George L Smith weds Cora D Gohn, P Will Bates weds Jessie L Gifford, Fred Jefferds weds Martha Mealy, all with officiants named and locations listed.
Brief notices report deaths in Warren and surrounding townships with ages and survivors. Mildred Salome Weiler, four, died of pneumonia in Warren on May 12. Louisa Spencer Peck, Yankee Bush resident, died May 13 leaving three sons and a daughter. Mary Somers, 90, died in Warren May 14 with several children listed as survivors. David Loucks, 82, died May 16 at his daughter’s home. funeral Friday at 2 p m with Oakland interment.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wylie Maitland in Warren. A son was born May 9 1906 to Mr and Mrs H G Eaton in Warren. A son was born May 12 1906 to Mr and Mrs Martin Wholebin in Gladerun Pa.
A series of property transfers recorded in Warren shows multiple deeds with buyers and sellers including Emma D Parker to John A Walsh Farmington $30 James M Crull to A L Shaw Brokenstraw $1600 Great National Petroleum Co to A L Shaw Brokenstraw $300 Willette S Morrison to Pehr Nelson Warren 1950 Victoria era style entries list numerous transfers with amounts from $30 to $2500 across towns like Warren Conewango Freehold and Glade.
Cedar Point on Sandusky Bay will open June 2 for the summer season. The Breakers hotel offers 700 rooms with extensive improvements since last year. Reduced rate tickets are on sale daily via Sandusky and steamers from June 1 to September 30.
Erie Railroad announces a $25.50 round trip to St Paul Minnesota for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Biennial Meeting with tickets on sale May 27 to 30 and return by June 9. Also Homeseekers’ Excursions to authorized points in the Midwest and Northwest with sales May 22 and 29, via F H Garfield Div Pass Agent Eric R R Jamestown NY for details.
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