This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
3
The Ohio Farmer newspaper presents a limited time offer: subscriptions at $1.75 for a year valid until January 1, 1901. It promotes itself as America’s leading agricultural paper with twenty pages weekly, extensive illustrations, and full market reports. Free sample copies are available and readers are urged to subscribe promptly.
A notice promotes a December Warren concert by the famous Pittsburg Orchestra conducted by Victor Herbert with over fifty players. It also previews the Columbian Athletic Club presentation of Under the Red Robe in Warren on November 8, praising Cazeneuve and Miss Gardner in key roles and noting ticket sales.
Wet chilly weather did not dampen Halloween fun as young people held ghost parties at multiple homes on Monday and Tuesday with many families hosting gatherings. Ghosts appeared, policing kept mischief low, and youths enjoyed dances and rides while adults shared tips on storing apples and noting bank growth nationwide.
Backus water motor of 3 horsepower in good running condition offered for sale. Price 50 dollars includes feed pipe and valve. Capable of running several presses under eighty pounds pressure, suitable for a printing office. Contact Mall OFFICE Warren Pa.
Noticing a local funeral service, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. McNett announce they attend to undertakings and embalming with full personal attention. They are not tied to other businesses and provide night calls at office 120k and residence 119k for prompt service.
The notice advertises sales at multiple firms including GREATEST sale of the age with jackets overcoats priced 12 to 20 dollars for 10 dollars in October. It promotes books and stationery and a closing-out sale at Anderson and Salyer and urges getting out the vote with a Smith Business College address in Warren, Pa.
Local items include updates on residents in Warren and surrounding areas. Messages report illnesses and recoveries, travel plans, business openings, new firms, and social clubs while noting legal notices, schooling, hunting laws, and upcoming community events.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip special excursion rates to Philadelphia on October 11 and 25 and November 8 and 22 for the National Export Exposition. Tickets from multiple points cover round trip fare plus admission, with issuance day counted as part of the ten day return period. Ticket agents provide specific rates. The exposition features extensive exhibits and attractions, with the building described as delightful and entertaining. Use Lava Dust.
The first and only Republican meeting this fall was held in Warren on October 30 at Library Hall. State Secretary C. F. Ettla and other speakers arrived from Erie, with Col. Barnett hosting a reception at Carver House and Gen Latta and Attorney Gen. Elkin delivering measured pro Republican oratory. The crowd heard defense of McKinley era policies, praise for prosperty, and strong arguments for voting straight Republican tickets.
W B Jones grandson of Mrs Z M Jones known as Bert, a Tidioute native, joins B Company 47th U S Volunteer Infantry at Camp Meade after enlisting on September 15 in Bradford. Webster Allen and Chester Hull, Pittsburg residents, also enlist in Camp Meade with B Company 41st U S Volunteer Infantry. Frank Blodgett leaves for Chicago and other western cities, G L Jackson heads to Missouri and Nebraska, Mrs Jackson plans to follow, and McKee Smith sells their grocery to John Hanson and Charles Newgreen.
Wrightsville correspondents report a well attended Local Institute and a quiet week with visits from Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Fenton. News covers a soldiering enlistment for the Philippines, mill repairs with a turbine wheel, a fatal accident near by, a moving house addition to a blacksmith shop, Halloween plans, political activity, sickness, farm and business visits, and social calls among residents from North Clarendon to Spring Creek.
Edward Happ of Titusville Pennsylvania suffered severe back pain dizzy spells and constant urination. After using Thompson's Barasma he reports complete cure purification of his blood and feeling many years younger.
Advertising for carpet cleaning services by E. W. Sealy, manager, offering removal, cleaning and re-laying of carpets with satisfaction guarantee. Location noted as rear of Mansion House with orders left there. Also promotes corsets at Kertcher's and announces closing sale of Anderson & Salyer.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all disease stages. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and strengthen the constitution. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failing case and urge sending testimonials. Hall's Family Pills are also recommended.
In Farmington township on October 28 1899 Eliza L Baker aged 82 died at her daughter Mrs Knapps home burial in Oakland cemetery Warren. In Glade Run on October 28 1899 Charles M Jack aged 34 died Saturday evening burial details not specified.
A prominent citizen credits a timely use of Thompson's Barosma for a miraculous recovery. The Oil City Derrick reports record October oil production in Pennsylvania fields, with McDonald field peaking in 1891 and broad field activity ongoing despite $1.53 oil prices, signaling strong industry momentum.
A brief note touts Sweet Worm Powder as a remedy for pale and sickly children, claiming improvement after use. The fragment mentions no dates or verifiable details and lacks clear organization or sourcing.
An old advertisement notes W C Rowland & Sons offer a wide stock including bonnets caps hats and new fabrics. It invites customers to visit their Exchange block and Miss Sill's for linoleums floor coverings and a large assortment of millinery and related goods.
We continue our closing out sale with dramatic price cuts on Stein Block and all wool suits and overcoats for men and boys. Cash terms only, no old stock, refunds on unsatisfactory goods, fall and winter stock priced far below manufacture cost.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.