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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
8
All copy must reach us by Tuesday each week. Each correspondent must sign his name to all communications, but names will not be published unless requested. Do not write on both sides of the paper.
A roundup of residents and visitors includes Earl and Mrs Kall of Erie visiting Alfred Johnson family, Samuel Jones funeral at the M E K church with burial in Warren, and many town residents like Wallace Briggs Frewsburg and William Woken Boston. Debating club discussed Does Riches Raise the Standard of Life with a negative outcome.
At the Frewsburg Study Club meeting on Thursday the group shared papers on Current Events and Shakespeare and read the first act of The Merchant of Venice. Numerous local visits followed, with residents from Battle Creek, Boston, Falconer, Kennedy and Jamestown noted, and a new road linking Main and School streets called a great public benefit.
The community notes the expected arrival of Rev. L. M. Barnard to lead services next Sunday. The funeral for Miss Elva Hale occurred Oct 15 at the Hale cemetery after a Denver health trip. Several locals are cited for visits and farm work as winter nears.
Oct 24 at Chandlers Valley a reception at R T Jones's home pleased attendees. Henry Peterson had business in James town. Miss Applebee of Union City left after visiting Miss Belden. Swan Peterson injured when his horse ran away near Warren. Mrs Peterson broke her arm after a fall. Funeral held for Mrs Swan Rask aged about 75 with husband and grandchildren mourning.
A social at the Ladies' Aid rooms on October 31 to benefit the Y P C U invites all. Joe Gage of Bradford visited his parents here over the weekend. Ruth Swanson sustained a bad cheek injury after being kicked by a horse Monday evening.
Oct 24 notes show Geo A Somers and wife visiting Erie to see daughter and son in law. Mrs Sterritt travels to Wisconsin for winter with relatives. Carl Myers to Kentucky with a steam shovel firm. Henry McGee appointed Constable at Warren to replace Fred Washburn. Mrs Welsh and children from Philadelphia visiting at old homestead with Miss Newbolds. Sneak thieves blamed on local suspects as rail yard stories report ten Rock Island locomotives sidetracked for River Division. Engine design features outside machinery and direct valve motion.
Corydon reports a series of social visits and travels with Mrs. Racheal Knapp en route to Golden New York for a niece's funeral. Local residents James Griffin Jr Edward Fitzpatrick and others make brief appearances. a bear encounter entertains a resident as Robert Wallar faced a river incident with an axe.
North Clarendon residents and visitors populate the week with travel and home projects. Jesse Grennell Jr of Kane visited his parents. Emma Winger plans departure for West Virginia. Iva Frederick and Lynn Walker enjoyed town presence Sunday. B Tompson of West Virginia visits friends. Dorsy starts a new Main street house with local carpenters Morrison Grennell and J. Grennell.
Oct 24 notices list Mrs W Stanford visiting daughter Mrs Chas Edgett in Warren and Mrs Chas Anderson as a Warren visitor. Worthy Stanford returns from Sheffield. The Schnurs of Warren stay at their cottage for a few days. Leonard Hague enjoys camp Columbia. The Clark family from Warren visit cottage over the weekend. Barrett departs for Sheffield to work at W Stanford's saw mill.
A catalog of fabrics lists Rain Proof Cloth priced from 1.25 to 1.75 per yard and Broadcloths in black and colors 1.00 to 3.50 per yard. Includes Fancy Suitings 72c to 2.00, Mohairs, Storm Serges, Cheviots, Panamas, Henrietta, Coverts. Prices from 50c to 1.75 per yard. Colors include black and many shades with widths 42 to 56 inches.
Norfolk and New Brunswick Underwear for Men Women and Children. Full line from Infant to large Women sizes. Garments of wool silk and cotton highly recommended as best. Special heavy fleeced lined shirts and drawers in tan up to size 44. Originally sold at 50c, now 37 4c per garment.
Extensive assortment of Wool and Mohair Check Suitings in latest color combinations. Priced at 85c and 1.00 per yard. Widths range from 44 to 52 inches.
Len Schweitzer of Sheffield spent Sunday with family here. Mrs. R. A. Geer of Warren visited Mrs. L. Schweitzer Friday and Saturday. County Superintendent O. J. Gunning visited the school Tuesday. Worthy Stanford returned to Sheffield Monday morning.
Akeley reports C H Henderson of Warren visited Saturday. School started Monday with good attendance. Miss Lena Rickerson returned from Frewsburg visit. Miss Allie Clendening works in Portland for grape season. Blacksmith Charley Donaldson injured minorly while shoeing a horse. Mrs Hazel Crone and daughter Mabel Falconer visitors last week. Earl Ladow returned from Buffalo. Hazel and Myrtle Bennett and Alga Erickson visited Russell Monday evening. Flay Flag Krewsburg visited Akeley Monday.
Mrs Trusler and daughter Mrs Rosequist spent last week at Quishquan visiting relatives. Francis Pierce of Three Rivers Mich is dead. Spencer and Mrs Stevens of Spring Creek visited uncle C J Cowles. Mrs Chas Cowles of Corry visited relatives. John Carr and wife visited Carr siblings in Tionesta. Genevieve Carr home from State Normal Edinboro. C L S C met at C E Pierces. next meeting at A E Rices.
Oct 24 reports Henry Wesling ill with appendicitis while locals and visitors pass through Warren. Mrs Frank Clark of Warren visited friends here Sunday. Several residents travel to Warren for business and shopping, including Mrs Henry Wesling and Miss Cleona Smith. A heavy snow storm affected the area Saturday and Sunday with multiple short trips noted.
J. C. Lounsbury made a business trip to Russell Monday. Mrs Maude Madigan and family visited her mother Mrs Emma Fellows a few days last week. Mr and Mrs George Akers called on relatives here Sunday. H B Lounsbury entertained callers from Scandia Sunday.
Misses Maud and Fanny Morrison were Warren visitors last Wednesday. C. H. Clawson of Corydon was in town on business. L. C. Walters of Warren visited relatives Thursday. Ralph Green traveled to Warren and Jamestown last week on business. B. G. Morrison J. M. Hook and C. B. Hook visited Warren today. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Williams of Corydon were in town last Thursday visiting friends.
The County Superintendent O J Gunning has secured a top lecture and entertainment program for Warren teachers institute. The course includes two lectures a literary and musical evening and an hour of magic and ventriloquism. Captain Richard Pearson Hobson, Merrimac hero and naval commander, will deliver the first lecture. Professor John B DeMotte will follow with another lecture.
Renowned lecture series features Miss Boynton known for Parker Sisters concerts with a strong company. Fourth number showcases Durno the famed comedy magician and illusionist with a lively troupe and animals. Tickets go on sale soon, handled by Grace Brown to attract local support.
The Youths Companion offers 60 weeks for 1.75 with 1905 issues free. Readers get nearly 50 stories plus Grace S Richmond and May Roberts Clark works, a Madame Sembrich article, and a 1906 Minutemen Calendar gift with new subscriptions. Announcement of 1906 contents and free sample copies available from The Youths Companion, 144 Berkeley St, Boston.
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