26 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1903
Page
1
A Warren column blends holiday cheer with daily life. It lists prices like TIONA Oil at 1.97 and turkey at 25 cents, notes on municipal work by Van Dorn Co, jail repairs, church events, and social gatherings, plus a visit by Rev. Walter E. Bentley promoting church and stage cooperation.
Thanksgiving activities in Warren include union services at the Evangelical Church at 10 30 A M led by Rev A J Trey and at the Episcopal Church at 10 30 A M led by Rev A R Taylor. A North Star Masons feast and degree work begins 5 30 P M, and the C A C hosts a smoker for members and guests with athletic feats Thursday evening.
The Union City Gas and Oil Company dismantled the test well three miles west of town after reaching about 2700 feet. Driller Dave Dailey said no gas or oil indications were found and further operations were a waste of time and money.
Last Sunday afternoon weigh Jensen a Dane living at Fourth and Water streets shot himself in the head with a revolver and died almost immediately. His wife was present and it is thought he believed the weapon unloaded. Dr Peirce deemed no Coroner's inquest necessary. Jensen, about 27, had only recently arrived in the country and worked as a painter for Andrew Hanson.
Friday evening features Ernest Lamson and company in Young Tobe Hoxie a heart touching comedy highly recommended by critics. A fire damaged R J Schumacher lunch wagon last Sunday evening but only slight damage due to prompt action. Grander Ville Union Church dedication last Sunday with Rev J T Brennan delivering an eloquent sermon drew a large crowd. Deer hunting season legally ends November 30. Miss Sill’s announces big bargains from Thursday November 19 until Thanksgiving.
Youngsville citizens will gather at the Free Methodist Church on Thursday at 7 30 pm for a Union Thanksgiving service with Rev. J P Barns delivering the sermon. Mary Greene and Amelia Woodard are noted as ill with recoveries reported.
The Grandin Company of Tidioute plans large scale timber operations on the Er E Clapp tract purchased from its owners. About 100 million feet of timber lie on the land with riverside rail ties cut this winter and major work to begin soon. A 40 000 feet per day sawmill will be built near Hemlock Creek mouth and an iron railroad bridge is planned between President and Eagle Rock. Meanwhile Capt L M Clark’s body arrived from New York and will be buried Friday after services at his home led by Rev J W Smith.
The open season for killing rabbits runs November 1 through December 15, inclusive. Land occupants may kill rabbits on their own land at any time to protect crops.
In Conhenatville the price for a dozen eggs stands at 26 cents, the highest in years. Warren shoppers paid 35 cents per dozen at the street market, sparking protests that three cent eggs in an egg country amount to robbery.
Harriet Maxwell Converse known as Chief to the Six Nations tribes died in New York on November 18. She was revered as Priestess Mother and Chief and reputedly the only woman to receive the Snipe Totem, the highest tribal coat of arms.
At the Humphrey House Jamestown New York on November 18 1908 Rev J G Townsend wed James E Palmer of Sheffield Pennsylvania and Pearl A Finlan of Youngsville Pennsylvania in a church ceremony.
The sturdy wearable kinds are fresh and the largest selection yet shown this year. Housewives planning to replenish linen stocks for a time honored occasion are urged to visit the store. The note appeals to shoppers who have not yet seen the new stock.
Davis age 75 died in Warren after illness on Nov 22 1903 with blood poisoning. Local G A R comrades plan funeral at Oakland Cemetery with obsequies Wednesday. McKean 71 died Nov 19 1908 in Farmington Township leaving two children and a brother. Churchill Simeon Z age 74 died Nov 23 1903 at Glade Run home of son J W Churchill. Burial at Millvillage Erie County Pa Tuesday.
Warren County Pomona Grange No 10 and Pleasant Grange will meet December 3 and 4 to open at 1 30 P M with music and welcomes by John L Pierce and G H Bates. Discussion topics cover farm labor costs road speeds school directors and postal reforms. D B Trisket Master and Mrs B A West Lecturer invite visiting members at Warren end of Suspension Bridge.
A large lot of cloths arrived for Jacob Keller the tailor who will guarantee a good fit. He invites customers to call and see Jake in his new store on Penns avenue.
Tailor Jacob Kellek offers a large selection of cloths suitable for men's suits and ladies skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and offered to friends and patrons at very low prices. Call to choose your pieces.
Classified notice advertises a wife sought by a man in Warren County Pennsylvania. The ad requests a good looking partner aged 20 to 40 who enjoys riding and asks interested parties to respond with fall particulars in a letter to Lockbox 27 at No. Clarendon.
The notice advertises The Mail and New York Tribune Farmer subscriptions at 1.50 per year and 2 per year for combined papers. It lists Dr J E Jordan's Dental Parlors in Hoffman Block with 295 B Bell, and invites appointments by phone. Smiley's Grocery touts low prices on fresh, pure goods and novelties, while Allen’s store at 221 Liberty Street offers best millinery from Miss SIII.
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