Rural phone effort sparks Western Pennsylvania system
Lawrence county farmers organize a telephone company as the seed of a rural communications network for Western Pennsylvania. Campaign in McKean county remains peaceful with few falsehoods and no brick throwing. Dedication of the M. EK. Church at Ridway drew Rev. J. C. MacDonald and wife and Earle MacDonald and wife from New Castle and Warren. Chautauqua Institution trustees met and reported growth and planned improvements. A Jamestown N Y Jewish peddler pushes campaign buttons with humor about Parker and Roosevelt. S. B. Bayle notes agriculture education spreads in Erie county public schools. B D Morris reports on Luke Naughton killed on the Pennsylvania railroad at Tidioute. Naughton, born in Hamilton Canada, Civil War veteran with pension. survivor aunt unlocatable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
Ridway
J. C. MacDonald
New Castle
Earle MacDonald
Warren
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua
Jamestown
N. Y
Bot Rosenvelt
Parker
S. B. Bayle
Waterford
Millcreek
Erie County
B. D. Morris
Watson Tp
Luke Naughton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tidioute
Naughton
Hamilton
Canada
Warren Times
Real Estate Transfers Recently Recorded
A list of property transfers shows multiple deeds with buyer seller and amounts across Warren, Spring Creek, Mead, Sheffield and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Edwin Huntley to Roxanna Chapman in Freehold for 275 and John T. Martin to Drew Levick Co. in Sheffield for 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Rosenquist
Barbara Hauber
Warren
Edwin W. Huntley
Roxanna Chapman
Freehold
N.R. Heath
Martha A. Bell
Spring Creek
John K. Bell Et al
N. R. Heath
John A. Anderson
Almira Hill
M. K. S. Biddle
Oakland Cemetery Association
Pleasant
Susan Kennedy
Charles G. Offerle
Paul Johnson
George Smith
Nypano Railroad Co
Columbus
John T. Martin
Drew Levick Co
Sheffield
George A. Jewell
John Boyee Et al
Grand Valley
L. L. Moore
F. C. Matthews
Deerfield
Z.M Jones
Harriett L. Morrison
J. EK. Powers
Allen Smith
John P. Gustafson
Lena Epstein
Rachel Friedman
Samuel F. Powers
A. EK. Lloyd
South West
Wm. Hill
Guy Wilcox
Farmington
Keystone Benefit Society praised for prompt claims
A Pittston widow Ellen E English writes from Oct 24, 1904 praising the Keystone Benefit Society of Warren for paying a $1500 death claim for her husband Thomas English from Pittston Lodge No 7. She notes proofs of death filed Oct 7 and payment received Oct 24, and endorses the society as safe reliable and prompt with monthly assessments and quick settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Benefit Society
Warren
Pittston
T. O. Hazen
Thomas English
Pittston Lodge No
Ellen E. English
Engraved Stationery Styles and Prices Shown
The Mail Office displays the latest engraved stationery styles with samples and prices available for customers seeking fashionable writing paper and correspondence supplies.
Ladies Trim Millinery at Miss Sill's Shown
The ladies are invited to call at Miss Sill's to view the latest and best in trim millinery. Dr. J. E. Jordan's Dental Parlors are in Hoffman Block with appointments via 25 B. Bell phone. The Best Job Printing is at the Main Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sill’s
J. E. Jordan
Hoffman Block
B. Bell
Image of hanging man shocks Youngsville readers
The town discovered a hanging image on the trolley bridge resembling Chief of Police Gilliland who removed it and feels aggrieved, while arrests he made remain in the line of duty. Local updates note residents moving, street improvements, a new mail route, a prohibition talk, a potato digger record, a world fair prize, lamp upgrades, and church activities along with usual social visits and small-town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Gilliland
Jesse Phillips
Carl Dunham
West Main Street
Garner Mead
William Gray
Harry Russell
Pittsburg
Chester Boyd
Chaffee
Elk County
Alex. Brown
Busti
N. Y
The
Street Railway Co
Sugar Grove
Chandler’s Valley
J. S. McGeary
Titusville
Free Methodist Church
Mike Crocker
H. L. Moorer
Jamestown
Ault Schnell
Allentown
U. W. Samuel Filer
J. P. Burns
Warren
Georgia Carpenter
Pittsfield
Lotta McKinney
Taft
W. H. Shortt
Harry Davenney
Laura
Ritzville
Washington
C. S. Mead
W. J. Olda
Swanson
Justice Morris
Armina Russell
Tidioute
Hoyt Alverson
Corry
J. T. Brennan
Local Notes From Warren Area Citizens
Oct 25 recap lists residents visiting relatives and traveling for business. R T Jones returned from Ohio. Mrs Laura Wait of Jamestown visiting Jones family. Rev Markham attended Magnolia Ministerial Association. Mrs Florence Wright of Warren visiting Henry Peterson family. Apple crop activity and Arbor Day observance at the high school with a student program and tree planting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jones
Ohio
Laura Wait
Jamestown
J. P. Jones
Rev. Markham
Magnolia
Florence Wright
Warren
Henry Peterson
T. Akins
Youngsville
E. J. Kelly
Ethel Markham
C. J. Samuelson
Halda Peterson
Local News Briefs From Town and Nearby
Oct 24 report notes George Walkley of Jamestown visiting sister Mrs C J Cowles. Three runaways disturbed the area with Charles Pierce's team causing wagon damage. C L S O will meet next Saturday at Mrs Gertrude Kemp's home. Ladies' Aid gathers next Thursday with Mrs N S Bailey. Schools close next week for County Institute at Warren. Rev and Mrs Leon Woodin of Salamanca visited his parents on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walkley
Jamestown
C. J. Cowles
Charles Pierce
C. L
Gertrude Kemp
Ladies’ Aid
N. S. Bailey
County Institute
Warren
Leon Woodin
Salamanca
Ladies' Aid Meeting and Club Events Patch
The October 25 note lists the Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. Helen Dewey Thursday afternoon and the Outlook Reading Club gathering with Mrs. Alta Bowers Friday evening. It also mentions the marriage of Callie Phillipps to Lawrence Scholton on Wednesday October 26 with Ruth and Mary Phillipps traveling to Spring Creek for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dewey
Outlook Reading Club
Alta Bowers
Eugene Field
James Whitcomb Riley
Ruth
Mary Phillipps
Spring Creek
Callie
Lawrence Scholton
Railroad cuts price on winter excursions to Florida
Beginning Oct 15 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell winter excursion tickets to Florida the Carolinas and other southern and southwestern resorts at greatly reduced rates. For specific rates limits and other conditions consult any ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Florida
Carolinas
Warren County Teachers Hold Institute at Court House
Warren County teachers convene an institute in session from October 31 to November 4 at the Court House. Delegates convene to discuss curriculum and classroom improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Court House
Teaching Schedule and Music Program for Tuesday
A detailed timetable lists morning devotional exercises, lessons on live teaching, and multiple vocal solos by Mr. Dietsch Miss Huntley and Mrs. Thomas. Topics include The Tangible in Teaching and The Teacher in the Community. Afternoon sessions feature devices in teaching and education habits with a concluding lecture. Evening program presents Lulu Tyler Gates and her Company of Artists at Library Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ae
J. W. Smith
Dr. Becht
Mr. Dietsch
Tesson
Dr. Kinnaman
Miss Huntley
Becht
Library Hall
Lulu Tyler Gates
Her Company of Artists
Devotional Exercises and Evening Lectures Schedule
A detailed two day agenda lists devotional drills and lessons at 9:15 A M through 11:25 A M with vocal solos by Miss Huntley and Miss Huntley later, plus afternoon sessions on temperament in education creative reading and civil government. Evening programs include illustrated recital and a lecture on love and matrimony at Library Hall with various instructors and performers.
Devotionals and Sessions Outline for Friday Schedule
Friday morning schedule lists devotionals led by Rev A R Taylor at 8:15. Lessons by Dr Kinnaman at 9:15 with a solo by Miss Huntley at 9:30. Includes professional reading, certificates, local institutes, finance, resolutions, and committee reports. Benediction at 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunning
A. J. Ivey
Houston
H. M. Putnam
C. M. Freeman
Tidioute
Miss Huntley
Dr. Kinnaman
Maud Offerlee
A. R. Taylor
Youngsville Man Passes UP Engineer Exam at Twenty Three
Word from Helena Montana says Philip Mead, who left Youngsville four years ago, has just passed the Union Pacific engineer exam. He is twenty three and may be among the road's youngest engineers. Youngsville and Sugar Grove rail line now carries mail between the towns. stages no longer handle mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Helena
Montana
Philip Mead
Union Pacific
Mead
Sugar Grove
Sheffield
George Horton
Wauseon
Blair
Clarence E. DuBois
Enzie Hoyt
Jamestown
DuBois
Stave Mill
Sarah A. Barnes
Florence Jane
Guy Norman Scott
Kane
Barnes
T. E. Coulter
Warren
Erie Railroad offers low rate Jamestown to Florida excursion
The Erie Railroad announces a very low rate excursion from Jamestown to all points in Florida leaving Jamestown on Tuesday November 1 at 4 30 P M. This personally conducted trip has a large number of travelers already planned. One way and round trip tickets are offered with round trips valid for return until June 1 1905. Details available from F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Jamestown
Florida
F. H. Garfield
N. Y
Engraved Stationery and Hats Featured at Local Shops
Local ads promote engraved stationery as fashionable and urge women to visit Gage and Burgesser Hats at Kertcher's. The notice also touts best job printing available at the mail office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kertcher
Game Laws in Pennsylvania and Retail Details
Squirrel quail pheasant and turkey season runs Oct 15 to Dec 15 Rabbits Nov 1 to Dec 15. Firearms prices include Single Barrel Shotguns five dollars, Double Barrel Hammer Guns eight fifty and up, Hammerless models twenty one and up. Hunting coats from one thirty five and up. Also ammunition and fishing tackle offered by Edward E Hertzell Penn Avenue West.
J Foley General Carting and Teaming Services
J Foley operates as a general carting and teaming contractor with handling of railroad freight. He specializes in heavy moving and careful piano and household item moving. Orders may be left with A A Davis and Co and telephone connections with New York and Pennsylvania Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & 0
B. Warren Tel. Co
Elegant Wedding Invites and Ball Programs at MAIL Office
The MAIL office offers latest wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs with neat elegant work at low prices.
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Neighborhood Notes
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
McKean County
Bradford
Lottsville
Warren Mandolin Club
Philippines
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala
Prof
Sven Dr. Becht
Tee Ey Rocvs
Conaway
Miss McGarr
Kinnaman
Earle McDonald
Sos
C. C. Thompson
Oole
lLesson
Canes
Carl Peterson Boone de Vise
Sorat Wechld Sae
Kellogg
B. "McCormick
Ballentine
Miss Harrington
Wlesson
Dlesson
Civil Gov’t
National Congress
Ballentine TL
Weeh Ak
Miss McNett
Warren High School Glee Club
Marion Gerould
Marion Hunter
W. H. McAlpin
Dorothy Dodd
Chas. H. Smith
Second St
Warren, PA
Kopf & Henry
Uuntil
Shear's Department Store
Warren Trust Company
F. M. Knapp
MO. M. Siegfried
Chas. E. Cobb, Casnier
H. M. Preston
Geo. E. Colvin
St. John’s Catholic Church
Maurice Brewster
Ellen McCarthy
A. H. Wiersbinski
Gertrude Thomson
Tidionte
Bernard King
H. H.cumings
Abbie
St. Louis
A. B. White
Riverside
Cal
Will Cohel
Anna Keyes
Enterprise
National Transit Co
McAuley Hill
Frank Shanly
Edward E. Hertzel
Penn’a Avenue
Foley
Ren
Ini
Second Street
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