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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
1
The bank promises direct personal attention to new depositors and invites both small and large accounts. It asserts that security and long term stability are essential to any investor’s decision and offers personal advice upon request. An early visit is urged.
The Hoff Business College began fall term Tuesday with an enrollment of 40, the largest first day total since its organization. L. J. Hormis, Manager, Warren, Pa, invites enrollment any day and offers a new catalogue.
The Warren county Women.s Christian Temperance Union session opened with a devotional led by Mrs. Swanson of Columbus. Officers were elected, including President Ellen Lacy and Vice President Ella Viele, with Mrs. George delivering greetings from Crawford County Union. 120 delegates and visitors were served lunch by the Sheffield Union.
Workmen widen the walks on both sides of the Pennsylvania avenue bridge to ease heavy traffic. The project, once finished, will be appreciated for safety and comfort. The borough estimates a cost near $1,000.
In Gladerun two births recorded. On Sept 5 1909 Mr and Mrs Joseph Hull welcomed twin daughters. On Sept 6 1909 Mr and Mrs Frank Schultz welcomed a daughter.
Jamestown Central Labor Council staged a large Labor Day event with thousands of union members from Jamestown Bradford Warren Olean and Salamanca joining a monster parade at 11 am They enjoyed sports programs on multiple streets band concerts and big crowds at Celeron with streetcars and boats thriving as visitors traveled to the lake rest and boat rides.
The Business Men's Association held a Monday picnic at the Outing Club with hundreds attending. Special cars ferried families to the river road while baskets of food were spread on the lawns. The Warren band provided an afternoon concert and later joined in dancing at the clubhouse.
A two cent rise in registry fees for letters and mail packages is planned after a lengthy inquiry by a special committee. Mr Hitchcock aims to review the registry system first in postal service reorganizations to boost efficiency and cut costs. By law the Postmaster General may set registry fees up to 20 cents, with registry being the department’s most costly service due to safety measures and rapid delivery requirements.
Death of one year old Alexis Vincent, son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester B Anna, of Sorth street, reported on Saturday morning.
George Landiff died at Emergency Hospital after a tank car explosion at the Conenango Refinery switch. The blast, from gas in an empty tank, likely sparked by a nail in Sandiff's shoe, hurled him and set him ablaze. Fellow worker T J Giltinan helped, while Walter Schatzle suffered minor burns. Sandiff, of Locust Street Glade Run, left a wife and three children.
One sixth of Warren attended the Monday opening of the Woodard theatre enjoying a solid vaudeville bill. The new house impressed with complete interior, excellent acoustics, and fully seated 650 chairs plus four boxes. Gus Sun booked regular acts with no special opening acts. The remaining week features Johnny Busch Trio, Ingram Kyle & Co, Doris Clairmont, and Lillian Jeanette with Gabrielle Barber.
Joseph Flynn aged 32 died at his parents home in Olean New York August 30 after a long illness from nervous disorders. A journeyman printer for the Olean Herald he is survived by parents two sisters Kate and Ella Flynn and brothers John Matthew and Charles. He formerly worked for the Evening Times and was well known in the city.
The government orders mark letters Rural Delivery for rural routes, dropping the F from Rural Free Delivery. The service is now known as Rural Delivery as it is widely understood to be free. The Youth's Companion features notable football stories including The Little Candle from September 16.
Lem B. Parker’s drama Married for Money opens next Monday at Library Theater Warren featuring a pure wholesome story of love duty and self sacrifice amid a social class noted for sudden wealth. Manager Clay T. Vance says a strong company and elaborate scenery will accompany the production already a Warren show hit last season.
Mrs Jennie Taylor Simpson aged 47 of Oil City died at the North Warren hospital on September 1 1909 after sudden illness and an operation followed by complications that left her mind affected. She was born in Warren August 3 1861 and was the sole survivor of seven Taylor children.
She is survived by her husband and aged mother who have the sympathy of her friends. The funeral was held at the home of her aunt Mrs Danforth 408 East street last Saturday afternoon. Burial in Oakland cemetery.
Eli Berlin longtime Forest county resident and merchant died at his Whig Hill home Sunday evening at 5 30. He served as village postmaster for 25 years and was a former county commissioner. Survived by six children, a son adopted, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at his home followed by interment at Neilltown cemetery.
James P. Black former well known resident dies suddenly on August 28 at Portland West Virginia where he worked as Rosebud Mining Company superintendent. He was born July 18 1850 near Crown Clarion County and spent most of his life in this county. He leaves aged parents, sisters Mrs John Wiles Mrs H E Norton Blanche Black and brothers Jerry Black Patrick Black. Interment was Sunday in a cemetery at the death site.
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