09 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
1
A Warren column blends a Pittsburg Chronicle‑Telegraph poem on gas and fuel hardship with local notes. It reports residents turning to cordwood amid a coal strike, plus community updates on travel, health, weddings, theater, funerals, and council decisions in Warren during October.
The Struthers Hose Co. was one square distant when the Warren fire began and other companies arrived quickly. Firemen trotted to the scene only, with the Oil City crew saying they could not have done better. The Derrick’s report on the Warren depot fire is criticized as false and reckless.
Gov Stone and Gen Miller ordered the 16th regiment to duty among striking coal miners as townsfolk riotously stone the train. The battalion based at Mt. Carmel, Schuylkill Co will disperse to various points. Operators claim miners may return to work with protection from soldiers. A local church sale and social events are noted, along with community tidbits from Warren.
At Kertcher's millinery display at 424 Water St Warren, an opening exhibit showcases an exquisite and exclusive line of trimmed dress hats. The shop promises endless variety in colors styles and shapes with new ideas produced daily in their workrooms.
A large Democratic meeting with ex Gov Pattison in Warren drew few attendees while Republicans crowded the event. The Pittsburg Gazette notes strong Pennypacker support in Forest and Warren. Cumings leads the ticket, with McCalmont facing party headwinds. Warren aims to elect Bordwell to the legislature.
Hon J C Sibley will address rallies organized by Chairman Wilbur in Warren county with dates from Oct 13 to Oct 18 in Sheffield Corydon Chandler's Valley Sugar Grove Lotsville Spring Creek Pittsfield Tidioute and Grand Valley The Republicans aim to mobilize voters and propose extra speakers to fill Library Hall.
Fire No 1 at the Simmons Case Co building on Liberty Street end of the island caused by a hot stove and varnished wood. Losses estimated at 8000 for Simmons Case and 2500 for Newmaker Reed with 6500 insured. Fire No 2 at the Penn a Railroad freight depot in the west end burned completely with contents. total loss about 50000 with books and records destroyed. Temporary quarters are in use and a larger building will replace the ruins.
Advertisement notes Hoxsie's Croup Cure praised as a life saver for children curing colds and coughs and preventing serious illnesses with no opium or nausea and priced at 50 cents sold by the Davis Drug Co in Warren Pa. It also mentions next Saturday football kickers from OVG will face Erie high school with 2 30 PM start and admission priced 15 and 25 cents. Kopf Henry offers Owens Buffalo Bread daily in five varieties.
A series of brief wedding notices from Warren and nearby towns lists the unions of Lyons and Wickizer in Warren, Werle and Linck in Warren, Siggins and Cogswell in Warren, Addenbrook and McDonald in Sugar Grove, Kent and Rothwell in Brookline, with remarks on the elegant affair and a Florida bridal tour. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kent of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jefferson of Warren.
Notices report multiple deaths across Pennsylvania and New York during late September and early October 1902. Julia Foster Martin of Pittsfield aged 58, asthma contributor, funeral Sept 28. Alice Hagberg two months old died from whooping cough with Oct 9 burial. James Carlow of Warren aged about 80. Julia Fogle of Kinzua aged 65. H Marshall Sr of Youngsville aged 79. Minerva Morgan of Columbus aged 76. Montgomery Farnsworth of Jamestown aged 84 years 9 months burial there.
Birth notices for Sonne Mathias and Swanson families list daughters born Oct 3 to 5 1902. Bird hunting laws set seasons and daily limits for pheasants quail woodcock bears and rabbits. Education urged. business training advertised at Warren Business University. Arbor Day observance urged October 17 with tree planting. Local shop ads promote suits overcoats wedding presents and clothing at Morck Kirberger and The Geo Ball Clothing Co.
Jacob Keller, the Tailor, announces best work and low prices on fall and winter garments. Merck & Kipberger advertise business training at Warren Business University and a note on wedding presents and millinery. Fat and Winter Millinery at Kertch also promoted with sale pricing.
As temperatures fall and bills rise shoppers find the satisfactory underwear that fits well and is offered at appealing prices. The message emphasizes preparation for winter with garments designed for comfort and insulation.
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