Warren Mail reports 1904 regional notes and incidents
This Jamestown Warren area page covers track work on Foote's avenue for an electric line to Warren, abundant bears in Warren and Forest counties, bass fishing mixed by location, resignation of Youngsville trustee W. H. Shortt, steamers on Chautauqua Lake ending season, a 1906 Grand Lodge meeting in Cambridge Springs, a Davane Railroad wreck near Torpedo with nine cars in ditch, a CookSons mill fire in Cookstown with $8 000 loss, Ernest Weed’s double amputation after a fall from a freight train, Company C looks and past valor in 1898, grape market notes from Censor Freontia, Mrs. Harris with five generations, new Yankee bush hill telephone line with nine users listed, Pittsfield shop relocations as stores move to new sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Cambridge Springs
Davane
Torpedo
O. K
A. Cook Sons
Cooksburg
Forest County
Judge Cook
Ernest Weed
Spring Creek
Erie
Jamestown
N. Y
Kinzua
Oil City
Company C
Porto Rico
Bradford
Co.i
Warren
Bradford Company
Fredonia Censor
C. E. Harris
Harris
Yankeebush Hill
Bell Central
G. W. Grosch
G. G. Weiler
C. P. Peterson
E. H. Weiler
M. L. Dalrymple
EK. W. Wintz
M. A. Fehlman
Head Bros
Bert Grosch
Fireman Killed In P and KE Collision Near Roystone
Wm Lindamer a Kane area fireman died instantly when a passenger train struck him after he stepped onto the main track while awaiting a westbound train. His body was moved to Warren for burial near his mother in Buffalo. He was 30, a member of the Eagles and Centennial Hose Co. and survived by three Warren sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Wm. Lindamer
Roystone
Sheffield
Thomas Gleason
Warren
Bayer
Buffalo
Harvey
Witz
Schambers
Gongaware
Eagles
Centennial Hose Co
Fall and Winter Millinery Display at Miss Sill's
A large millinery display showcases fall and winter hats at Miss Sill's storefront. Local shoppers flock to see the new styles as autumn trends unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sill’s
New barber Elates Town as Nov
Will Andress opens a barbershop in town and families relocate. A masquerade ball draws a good crowd at Swan son’s hall amid notes of community growth and local business activity in Youngsville.
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Columbus Area
Mrs Dennison of Steamburg N Y visits daughter Mrs Ellis Baker in Columbus Clare Merritt of Philadelphia calls on friends Hallowe en party hosted by Miss Bessie Clark for about twenty guests Mrs Howard Wood returns to Fremont after three weeks with her mother Mrs Lewis Clark Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Harwood Mrs Frank Scholton and Master Norman Scholton visiting Braddock T Cady reported quite sick Twenty six local hunters held their annual hunt last Wednesday
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Columbus
Dennison
Steamburg
N. Y
Ellis Baker
Clare Merritt
Philadelphia
Bessie Clark
Howard Wood
Fremont
Ohio
Lewis Clark
Harwood
Frank Scholton
Norman Scholton
Braddock
Ladies' Aid to Meet at Mrs Markham’s November Ninth
Community notices list the Ladies' Aid gathering at Mrs Markham on Wednesday November ninth with requests to bring edible contributions. Also reported are social visits, a Wood-Grinder wedding attendee in Warren, a grave in Jamestown for Frederick Johnson aged about eighty six, and local family news including births, trips, and church events.
Parsonage Nears Move In as New M E House Shines
Sheffield Observer notes Rev Ellis plans to move into the new M E parsonage next week, praising its attractive solid build and its credit to the congregation and town. Geo W Wood resumes duties as chief engineer on the Youngsville and Sugar Grove Railway after a month at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
M. E
Ellis
Geo. W. Wood
Youngsville and
Sugar Grove
Sheffield Creamery
New Youth's Companion 1905 Offer Promises Diversity
The Youth's Companion unveils plans for 1905 with articles on farming reforms and cotton, stories by leading writers, and serialized fiction. A full illustrated announcement and sample copies will be sent on request. A new year subscription of $1.75 includes remaining 1904 issues and a twelve color Carnation Calendar. The Youth's Companion, 144 Berkeley St Boston MA.
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Companion
THE
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Pennsylvania Railroad World’s Fair Excursions
Low-rate ten-day coach trips to the great exposition offer a fine opportunity. Wednesdays November 9 16 and 23 are the last open dates. Rate 14.50 from Warren Pennsylvania. Train leaves 9 52 P M connecting with New York special to arrive St Louis 4 15 P M next day.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Warren
New York
St. Louis
Special World's Fair excursion tickets offered by rail lines
Special World’s Fair excursion tickets valid for return 15 days 60 days and up to Dec 15 are on sale daily via the D A V and FP R R and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry with rates based on ticket limits. Tickets for day car travel only with a 7 day return are sold Tuesdays and Thursdays at lower rates. Stop overs limited to final return and ten days at Cleveland and Chicago on going or returning trips. A World’s Fair folder and hotel guide are available for 2 cent stamp from A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland O.
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A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Florida Excursion From Jamestown at Low Fare
The Erie Railroad announces a very low rate excursion from Jamestown to all points in Florida leaving Jamestown Tuesday November 1 at 4 30 PM. It is a personally conducted trip with many already signified to attend. One way and round trip tickets are offered with round trips valid to June 1 1905. Details at F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
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Erie Railroad
Jamestown
Florida
F. H. Garfield
N.Y
Excursion Tickets To Florida And South Resorts Sale
Beginning Oct 15 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell winter excursion tickets to Florida the Carolinas and other southern and southwestern resorts at greatly reduced rates. For specific rates limits and other conditions consult any ticket agent.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Florida
Carolinas
Engraved Stationery Styles and Samples at The Mail Office
Latest fashions in engraved stationery shown with price lists. The Mail Office presents samples and current prices for discerning buyers seeking elegant writing supplies.
Local regiment posts middling July inspection scorecard
The Sixteenth Regiment N G P records middling results with scores from 85.85 to 99.94 across positions. In Jamestown last Sunday night Mrs Mat tie K Carter shot and killed her husband Willie Carter then surrendered, claiming it followed an attempted assault on her daughter, Carter’s stepdaughter. The Carters are African American.
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Jamestown
Mattie K. Carter
Willie Carter
Carter
Women's Suits and Coats Promoted as New Fashion Finds
Our department showcases the latest fashions from London Paris and New York with frequent stock updates. The store emphasizes updated tailored looks and reasonable prices to attract customers seeking refined garments.
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London
Paris
New York
General Insurance Agents in Warren Changeover
General Insurance Agents in Warren Pa exchange block succeed John Sill and Son with D H Lamon Mrs F E Sill listed among successors in the notice.
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Warren
John Sill & Son
D. H. Lamon
Obituary: Theron Dailey of Pleasant Twp Dead at 84
Theron Dailey died at his home in Pleasant Township on October 24, 1904. Born in Warren, Pennsylvania in 1820, he married Mary Dalrymple in 1840 and Sarah A. Wood in later years, leaving a large family. A Baptist for 54 years, he was known for his kindness. Funeral was held Wednesday from his home with Rev. A. J. Ivey presiding and burial in Leonhart cemetery.
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Theron Dailey
Pleasant
Warren
Mary Dalrymple
T. J
Sarah A. Wood
Newton
George
Edward
Deerfield
J. H. King
W. G. Tate
W. S. Conarro
Kinzua
Frank Rapp
Frances Ennis
Clearmont
The
Baptist Church
Pleasant Tp
A. J. Ivey
Leonhart Cemetery
Oil City Derrick Reports Sharp Fall in Oil Field Output
The Oil City Derrick notes another heavy decline in field operations and new production across Pennsylvania districts in the just-closed month. It says West Virginia, once a hub of gusher activity, cannot sustain its record, while the search for new pools this year has yielded poor results.
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Oil City
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Dr J E Jordan Dental Parlors and Kertchers Millinery Ad
Dr J E Jordan's Dental Parlors in Hoffman Block offering appointments at 295 B Bell. Also featuring the latest trimmed millinery at Kertcher's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jordan
Hoffman Block
B. Bell
Government to Open Unstamped Letters Warns of Mail Risks
Legal notices and sales items appear with warnings about letters lacking postage being opened by the government. The notice also promotes printed envelopes from The Malt Printery as a cheaper option to identify senders and avoid dead letter delays.
Three ages of woman and millinery invites
The three ages of woman are her real age what her friends think it is and what she says it is. The ladies are invited to call at Miss Sills where the latest and best in trim millinery is shown. The ladies should see the Gage and Burgesser Hats at Kertchers. For sale about 150 pressed brick apply at the mail office. Wanted an old pair of andirons for small fireplace apply at mail office. Best Job Printing at the mail office.
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Miss Sill’s
Game Laws in Pennsylvania and hunting gear summary
Pennsylvania game laws cover Squirrel Quail Pheasant and Turkey season from October 15 to December 15 Rabbits from November 1 to December 15. Prices listed include Single Barrel Shotguns five dollars and up Double Barrel Hammer Guns eight fifty and up Double Barrel Hammerless Guns twenty one and up hunting coats from one thirty five and up plus all kinds of ammunition and fishing tackle.
General Carting and Teaming and Freight Handling
General carting and teaming service operated by A. Davis and associates. Specializes in heavy moving with careful handling of pianos and household goods. Orders accepted via A. A. Davis & C. telephone connections in New York and Philadelphia.
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A. A.davis & C
B. Warren Tel. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Neighborhood Notes
Forest
Jack Brown’s
Thompson’s Eddy
W. H. Shortt
Youngsville
Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua Lake
W. J. Hulings
Frank M. Silsley
First Presbyterian Church
Meadville
Sixteenth Regiment
Pittsfield
Whitney
Jackson
Gas Company
Ayers
Anderson
McGrew
Will Andress
Swanson
Fred Swanson
Main Street
Frank Pierson
Frank
Fannie Hazard
Joseph Fox
Frank Travis
Archie Smith
Mr. Broughton
Jackson Farm
Cass Hazard
Edward Johnson
Ellen Peterson
Mile Run
W. J. Olds
Taft
John Farnham
Stiison Hill
W. J. Mead
Chicago
G. W. Springer
George Anderson
Granderville
W. J. Davis
G. W. Carey
Cattaragus
Fitch
Claude Carey
Miss Whitehill
M. D. Whitney
Ira
H. B. Muntz
North Warren
W. B. Phillips
G. W. Brown
Ira Carpenter
Lynn Davis
Ed. Wade
Enterprise
C. V. Dobson
Detroit
Mich
Lillian Filer
Tidioute
John Day
Margaret Day
Capt
Alexander
Chandler's Valley
Lutheran Church
Miller
J. P. Bondeson
Fredonia
M. M. Fenner
Ethel Markham
Mr. Markham
Bear Lake
Ray Delamater
Frank Falconer
Corry
Boro Council
L. A. Fehlman
Z. M. Jones
Dorr Holcomb
Lara Mix
Grace Byers
Pleasantville
William Weld
Dorothy Dodd
Chas. H. Smith
Second St
Warren, PA
Kopf & Henry
Shear's Department Store
Penn’a
Capital
M. Knapp
MO. M. Siegfried
Chas. E. Cobb, Casnier
H. M. Preston
Geo. E. Colvin
I & Sill
F.,e. Sill
Kertcher’s
Edward E. Hertzel
Penn’a Avenue
T J. Foley
Ren
Second Street
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