West Virginian 101 Weds 99 in Sixth Marriage Venture
A centenarian man, aged 101, marries a 99 year old bride marking his sixth venture to wed. The couple’s union highlights enduring perseverance and resilience in an aging society.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
4
A centenarian man, aged 101, marries a 99 year old bride marking his sixth venture to wed. The couple’s union highlights enduring perseverance and resilience in an aging society.
The ad declares farmers should have their names and farm names printed on envelopes and papers. It promotes printing both at a reasonable price.
By proclamation authorities urge tree planting on Friday October 16. Teachers and pupils are instructed to observe the day with tree planting and appropriate exercises.
Local advisories urge homeowners to clean and fix chimneys before igniting fires this fall and winter, warning that proper maintenance can prevent building fires and save property.
A sharp critique of self appointed experts who claim perfect business plans yet have no real leadership experience. The piece mocks those who offer solutions without ever holding a real position of trust, comparing them to perpetual nuisances.
A Warren merchant, a large newspaper patron, says advertising pays and sales this year are well ahead of last year month by month, underscoring the proven value of ads.
Farmers in the area post notices barring hunting on their land. They fear armed trespassers with dogs roaming farms, risking stock and property as they travel over hills and through fields.
A preacher denounces parents for letting children roam streets after dark, arguing that all churches and Epworth Leagues cannot stop them from going downhill and that the devil uses the night to sow lies.
Chief Justice McCollum died at his Montrose home on Saturday night October 3 creating a vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme bench. Governor Pennypacker will appoint to hold until January 1905. The ballot election this fall is deferred due to the vacancy arising within three months of the annual election.
The old man walked eight miles before breakfast on his seventieth birthday, observed Wednesday September 30, with a family party at his Beaver home. He received hundreds of congratulations and hopes for many more birthdays.
Chairman Wilbur and candidates Putnam Brown and Clark tour the county to urge turnout for the Republican ticket. They warn that despite an off year the party seeks a large majority at the polls next November and note there will be no brass-band meetings this year.
Sovereign Grand Lodge met in Baltimore last month and Grand Sire J B Coodwin reports the order thriving. End-year 1902 membership reached 1 320 956 including Rebekah sisters. revenues 11 553 05 29 with a rise of 771 843 06 over prior year. relief spent 3 803 220 03. Total relief since 1830 to 1592 inclusive 96 468 525 22.
President David R. Francis and the board of directors endorse the Universal Exposition to open April 30 1904 in St. Louis. The fair promises to be the greatest educational exposition, with area and costs described and international backing totaling about 40 million dollars.
The United States Geological Survey maps Alaska to scale within the national outline. Alaska spans about one fifth of the U S area with Barrow at the top and Aleutians toward Mexico. Its extent reaches Georgia on the Atlantic and Arkansas on the Mississippi, with Mt St Elias on the Ohio River and a 600000 square mile area estimate.
The New York Mail and Express argues Americans ignore Porto Rico coffee due to roasting methods. It notes West Indian practice of twice roasting and grinding to produce a delicious beverage. The piece suggests drinking Porto Rico coffee supports the island and offers a superior, overlooked drink.
Jacob Keller, artistic tail or, stays ahead of fashion with fall and winter clothing. He offers the latest domestic and imported men’s wear and plenty of helpers to dispatch orders promptly. File an order now for a suit and overcoat and they will be ready in time.
From Sept 15 to Nov 30 the Erie Railroad offers exceptional low one way tickets to California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia. Lowest fares ever offered ideal for travelers to the West. Tickets in Pullman Tourist Sleepers from Chicago. Details maps and timetables at Erie Agents or F H Garfield Jamestown NY.
A compact warning in proverb form contrasts small phrases with large consequences. It lists samples like only a penny, only once more, only a drop, and only a cold to show how minor words or acts can lead to major harm. The piece urges restraint.
New lot recently printed for sale at the mail office announces quit claim deeds available.
A collage of short items notes rural delivery funding, Turkish turmoil, a Vermont charity will, Philippine teaching jobs, a Connecticut grave bust, railcar shortages, Philippine trade growth, Washington county road spending, and a Pittsburg coal consolidation with output figures. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The County W C T U Convention elected delegates to state and national conventions. Warren county will send seven delegates with Carrie Brown Lena Jackson and Mrs George Metzgar among others. Sugar Grove received the best Scientific Temperance report and Sandford sent the largest membership gain earning a banner.
A local tailor Jacos Keller advertises a large lot of men’s suits ladies skirts and sacques bought cheaply to be sold very low. He invites friends and patrons to call and choose their preferred pieces.
Jacob Keller the Tailor markets 1000 yards of cloths for rainy day skirts at cash price only offering 30 distinct shades. The note appears as a merchant notice from a historical Uost submission.
Subpoena returned non est inventus in Fred M. Shirley versus Mary E. Shirley case. Respondent must appear in person at Warren County court on December 7, 1903 to answer the complaint and show cause for a chief assembly decree to be issued. Sheriff James Brann serves this notice.
Letters of administration on the Patrick Carroll estate in Sheffield Warren County Pennsylvania have been granted to W J Richards Admr. Creditors are asked to promptly settle any debts and all claims must be presented with proper authentication for settlement.
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