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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
2
Beaver Falls clergymen passed resolutions to refuse officiating at funerals on Sundays, arguing ministers are already busy with regular duties and should not be burdened with extra services. They urge church bodies to discuss the practice until it ends.
After days of balloting the Cleveland Methodist Conference elected Chaplain McCabe of New York on the fifteenth ballot by eight majority and Dr. Cranston of Ohio on the sixteenth. Great applause accompanied both selections as capable bishops.
The article condemns men who carry small children on bicycle handlebars as dangerous. It cites Warren as a location with riders in peril and urges stronger sense and action against such practices.
The Norristown Herald urges all wheelmen in Pennsylvania to push for good roads by demanding candidates for the Assembly commit to state aid and road laws like New Jersey's successful program.
The State Bank Commissioner reports that none of the 187 banks savings institutions and trust companies in Pennsylvania failed in 1895. He credits state supervision with improving bank management and making officials more careful overall.
Time reports a notable change as the Democratic minority in the House applauds Speaker Reed for counting a quorum, contrasting with their earlier denunciation of the same act in the 51st Congress.
A May 14 dispatch says the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures approved unanimously a favorable report on a Stone of Pennsylvania resolution. The measure authorizes preliminary steps toward adopting international coins.
General Weyler had set a fifteen day window for insurgents to lay down arms and accept pardons. The period has been extended on several occasions and is now definite. The revolt shows signs of lasting longer than Weyler anticipated.
The bicycle shift from fad to mass market has about 400 firms and over 25,000 invested in plants. The A P A plans to join the McKinley parade, stating they will not discriminate against him as a presidential candidate and will support a good man.
The new indictment against bicycles claims they cause feminine riders to pigeon-toe. Critics note the issue as a curious consequence of riding style while defenders argue no real danger or fear.
The article argues that potatoes remain abundant and advises farmers to plant a large quantity. It warns that underplanting could be a serious mistake and predicts two heavy crops arriving in succession.
The projection for this year places Alaska gold production between eight and ten million dollars, a sum that exceeds the territory’s entire 1867 cost. Mr. Steward is credited for a 200000 investment deemed eminently right.
The Times notes the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Rebekah in Pittsburg, praising the order as a major secret society with broad benevolence. It funds sick care, burying the dead, and educating orphans, though limits exist on assistance from local lodges.
The article explains the margin of safety in bicycle design, noting 25 percent in low-stress areas and up to four times that in high-stress parts. It details a 22 pound road wheel with components 10 pounds frame, 7 34 pounds wheels, and 4 14 pounds gearing, plus the testing methods and about 1 090 parts including 250 in the chain and 20 steel balls. Each wire spoke is tested to bear 520 pounds to prove durability.
The knitting mills have been helped by the bicycle craze creating a new class of hosiery with strong demand and fair profits. Bicycle hose, knit undergarments, sweaters, and related goods attract manufacturers to this line, expanding the knit goods industry with leggings gloves and caps.
May reports from Thompson Hill note visits by Mr and Mrs G M Bowen to North Clymer and Lander, the new Putnamville Post Office to open with E E Thompson as Post Master, and a Tuesday appointment. Local travels include L F Deming heading east on business and Measles at Frank Rowland's.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two inexpensive excursions to Atlantic City from Buffalo Elmira and intermediate stations August 6 and 20. Return passage within ten days priced at 10.00 from Buffalo and Erie and 6.00 from Elmira and Renovo with proportionate fares from other points. Through trains to the shore via the New Delaware River Bridge will be direct. exact times and rates to follow.
A short guide advises men to marry, be patient, and ease their wife’s worries with tenderness. It endorses keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home as a sign of care and health protection, noting it is sold by Morris & Mullen in Warren, P. B. Canfield in Corydon.
An local advertisement warns that indigestion causes stomach inflammation and cancer, touts South American Nervine as the supreme cure for stomach troubles, and urges purchase at Noyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania. The claim asserts a sound stomach cannot develop cancerous growths and promises no disappointment.
Two story 50 by 30 building with one building capable of holding machinery located on railroad switch. Good location on East Side suitable for manufacturing. Inquire of H. B. Curtine.
Readers belonging to any secret society may obtain a handsomely embossed emblem address card by calling at the Mal office to make selections.
State funds saved on costs while party leaders discuss presidential vice presidency. Oil fields in Kentucky and Tennessee show growth. Standard Oil expands tanks and pipelines. Editorials from multiple cities weigh currency, protectionism, crops, fashion, and rail and communications development in Sweden and the United States.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania stations to Chambersburg from May 30 to June 6 at a single round trip fare. Tickets returnable by June 8. Excursion tickets returning via Gettysburg available at one and a half cents per mile.
The Erie Railroad Co offers a special round trip to New York from Jamestown NY for May 26 at a low rate of 9.09 dollars. Tickets are valid on any regular train with return by May 31 1896. Tickets and Pullman car reservations via Erie ticket agent or F H Garfield Jamestown NY.
Mrs Della McCain wife of Frank McCain died at her Buffalo home on Wednesday May 6 from blood poisoning after a six day illness. She was 31 years 7 months 13 days old and leaves three young children. Burial in Tidioute Friday May 8.
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending May 20 1806 include Mary E. Rous and others selling to D Q More at Bear Lake for 800 dollars. numerous deeds between couples and individuals across Pine Grove Warren Farmington Pittsfield and other towns with prices ranging from 1 to 5000 dollars. notable transactions include Hiram P Thurber selling Farmington property for 1490 dollars and John Freeman purchase in Brokenstraw. The list covers transfers among residents and local entities including Akeley Grange No 870 Philadelphia & Erie R R Co and estates.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. The New Great South American Kidney Cube provides prompt relief for bladder and kidney pain, back pain, and urinary discomfort in both men and women. It claims to ease water retention and pain during urination almost immediately and is sold by Noyes drug store.
E. W. Sealey becomes manager of the Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works on the Island Warren Pa. He handles carpets, cleans them and relays them in re shape. Leave orders at A A Davis Co 308 Second street Warren Steam Laundry 6 to 10 Royal street Riwa Stevens Rogers block J S Bayer 440 Water street.
Nickel Plate Road announces half price Sunday excursions with one fare for round trips between local points. Tickets available for a limited one day sale.
Seized parcels in Glade and Sugar Grove described with bounds and landmarks. Four lots tied to James Dove and James Reig cases, including a hotel property in Sugar Grove, with platted surveys by Alson Rogers and references to Jackson Street and Prospect Avenue. Sale at suit of Jacob J. Reig and Levant Ricker.
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