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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
2
For county auditors G. M. Pelton of Freehold and A. M. Bennett of Spring Creek. For jury commissioner H. A. Putnam of Farmington.
Last Thursday through Saturday marked Dewey days with river and land parades being grand successes. Dewey’s visit drew huge crowds from New York to Washington with welcomes at every stop and a jeweled sword presented by Congress.
To be qualified to vote on November 7 a state or county tax must be paid within the past two years and by thirty days before the election October 7 is the last day for payment. Voters who voted last year must pay by October 7 or lose their voting rights.
General secretary reports the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance in session at Washington says it represents about 5 million communicants and 25 million attendees worldwide. He notes increases in ministers congregations elders members and Sabbath school attendees with larger donations for home and foreign Christian work.
Senator Hanna passed through Pittsburg last Sunday night and told a reporter he expects McKinley to be re-elected and that Dewey will not run for president. He also derided John R. McLean for Ohio governor as ridiculous and unsupported by his party.
Democratic orators claim the Dingley tariff harms foreign commerce and revenues and does not help labor. The record shows exports rising and customs revenue surpassing Wilson tariff levels, with unemployment decreasing as wages rise.
The Bryan element in Massachusetts names a Bryan and Free Silver delegation to the Democratic national convention and risks Republican success. Several nominees on the state ticket refuse to run on the Free Silver platform, signaling division within the party.
The late Cornelius signed a large check shortly before leaving Newport that would have aided a distressed elderly couple facing a mortgage foreclosure. He died before the payment could be delivered. The Crawford County campaign debate centers on reform and economy under the Democratic board, with Republicans seeking change and candidates.
The department of agriculture warns farmers about buyers who trash talks of a large crop yet offer low prices. It notes that several key apple states report conditions well below the fifteen year average.
Republicans will govern for the next year and a half with a focus on trusted legislative actions. They promise wise and effective measures on trusts but oppose Democrats’ push to end the protective tariff.
The passage asserts that the money supply increased about 33 percent over three years, countering Bryanites who argued only free coinage would boost currency. It frames free coinage as ineffective in driving the growth observed.
The passage notes expansion in territory and business under the McKinley administration prompting a proposal to extend President McKinley’s term to eight years. The statement presents a public sentiment about prolonging leadership due to growth and national policy.
The Cincinnati Commercial notes a neat sum paid to view Dewey at a May event, contrasting the expense with Spain's cost to witness the same moment.
Ex Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania tells Chicago audience that patriotism transcends party in supporting McKinley administration in the Philippine policy. He argues Democrats and Republicans must aid pacification and law and order, warning withdrawal would harm honor and invite foreign intervention.
The St Louis Globe Democrat criticizes Democratic managers for seeking party capital and an issue on trusts rather than broad, sensible debate. It argues they push a partisan creed promising to temper monopoly while misleading the public about a national gathering.
Dun's Weekly Review notes September marks the twelfth straight month of record business in New York and beyond. Cleared payments exceed the 1892 twelve months by 28.4 billion dollars, a 46 percent rise, while demand runs about 60 percent above 1892 levels. Iron consumption tops 1.2 million tons monthly as production remains strained to meet rising demand.
New York and Western regions report severe shortages of structural steel lumber and brick. Builders fear winter will slow supply while mills work to catch up. spring promises renewed activity but material famine may persist into early warmth.
The Director of the Census urges farmers to maintain books in the coming year so enumerators can gather key statistics on farm profits. It argues the practice helps farmers know what they are achieving in business year by year.
The passage notes many members of the Sixteenth and Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers reenlist for service in Manila as a safeguard against seditionists who claim the army opposes the government's policy to suppress insurrection in the new Philippine possession.
An old advertisement touts Dr E Detchon anti diuretic medicine claiming it costs $100 value to someone with a child who soils bedding due to night time water issues. It claims to arrest the trouble at once. Sold by Hertzel Safer druggists in Warren Pa.
Nickel Plate road offers excursion tickets to Seattle Washington on October 12 13 and 14 with return until November 17 at one fare plus 2 cents for round trip. Palace sleepers excelled dining car service and day coaches highlighted. See agents.
A collage of excerpts notes gas field depletion, rising trust prices, and a range of political opinions. It mentions Indiana and Pennsylvania gas, Dr. GatLine, multiple state tickets, McKinley’s reading habits, Alfred Beil’s fortune, army yellow fever rates, Quay real estate, and Maryland Democrats fearing defeat.
A morning drinker in a saloon is challenged by a tramp who argues that liquor leads to ruin. The man confronts his own path, sees the tramp’s ruined state, and resolves to quit drinking, leaving the saloon for good.
Franklin Fyles estimates in Ladies' Home Journal that about 3,000 first class legitimate theatres exist with total capital around 100 million dollars. Average cost per theatre runs 33 thousand to 50 thousand, with high end. Audiences generate up to 20 thousand per standout opera show, and annual amusement spending nears 70 million dollars with at least one and a half million patrons per weeknight show in season.
Advertisement claims pale and sickly children become strong and well after using one Sweet Worm Powder priced at 25 cents.
The Mail invites customers to use its printing department for all job printing needs. It claims modern facilities and low prices for books, pamphlets, sale bills, programs, circulars, letter heads, envelopes, bill heads, blanks, catalogues, business cards, and other printing. It encourages trials on short notice.
The Nickel Plate road offers a low rate of one fare for the round trip to Chicago for the Fall Festival and Government Building dedication. Tickets go on sale Oct 2 through Oct 10 with return by Oct 14, valid on daily express trains stopping at scheduled stations. see agents for details.
Prospect students who intend to enroll are directed to write for full particulars. Address inquiries to Smith Business College located in Warren Pennsylvania for detailed information on programs admissions and fees.
The fragment recalls Jamestown residents and visitors including B Chew from Wi D C, Oct 3 notes, and Prof J B Hamilton joining the school scene. It mentions chestnut trees, nuts, fishing tales of a 15 pound salmon, and roadmasters securing gravel from the railroad for a grade improvement.
Oct 3 report from Wrightsville covers closing sermon by Rev. Whippo, visits by Misses Minnie and Olive Wright to Jamestown, family travel to Indiana, and local gatherings. Social events include tea for Mrs. Hattie Higgins Durham, visits by Mrs. Almon Halleck, and a woodshed project for C. W. Wynn. Warren Ball plans winter in South Dakota. Carl Smith relocate to Page Hollow. Prof LaDelle show at Near’s hall draws crowds. John L. Sweetland wins a clock prize for best under six year old contestant.
Mrs Emma Erickson of Jamestown moved onto her Lind Hill place for the winter. Mrs Andrew Bank of Titusville visits friends and relatives. A young folks society debate on country life versus city life is planned for next Saturday. A dime social occurred at Johnsons with a large crowd and good fun. Mae Hokanson runs the Miles Run school and Gertrude Durlin oversees Arthur Frisbee’s Spring Creek move. Roland Mumford and son Harold visit Gust Mumford inWest Virginia. Erick Sandburg and wife visit Jamestown for a few days. Mrs Jones attended the funeral of her uncle John Lawson of Lottsville. John Johnson upgrades his property with a new barn.
Lee Rexford and family visit Mrs. Etta Rexford from Ewing Pa. A daughter born Sept 24 to Leverne and Bessie Ricker in Kings West Virginia. George Gilbert visits J A Kinsman. five inches of snow on hills west of town last Saturday damaged apple trees. F M Martin and family visit Alvin Martin. Robt Weld leaves for Boston to attend Farmers National Congress as a delegate from Pa. R S Cummings spends Sunday at home. Abbott Bros install an acetylene gas plant in their store, improving lighting.
Mrs. Sarah Haupin celebrated her 70th birthday on Wednesday September 27 with a joyous gathering at her home. Forty one guests attended including N J Cooper Freehold T B Cooper Eldred and Hannah Sanford Eldred relatives from near and far plus Frank Haupin Warren Rev McIntyre Pleasantville Eugene Abbott Sugar Grove. The day featured warm visiting and a generous repast prepared by Mrs. Alzada Grey. Presents numbered and beautiful.
General Frank Reeder, chair of the Republican state committee, plans an itinerary for Colonel Barnett the state treasurer nominee and staff to begin next Monday. Two touring groups include Tenth regiment veterans and Civil War veterans with speakers led by General Gobin and others. ELKIN predicts large Republican majorities amid booming business and support for McKinley, with Barnett as standard bearer and prominent legal and military figures backing the ticket.
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder distress with New Great South American Kidney Cure. The advertisement claims prompt relief for bladder and back pain in both men and women and immediate urine retention relief. Hertzel & Saner, Warren druggists, are named as distributors.
The office offers neat and elegant wedding invitations and calling cards with affordable pricing. The service highlights quality and low cost for invitations and programs.
Harrisburg reports the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers received the greatest honors after Dewey in the Manila campaign celebrations. The regiment was praised for fighting with Dewey in Luzon and led a sequence of jubilant receptions across Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Colonel Barnett lauded Philadelphia’s hospitality and echoed call for national unity.
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