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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
3
Marketplace activity shows forty-seven loads of produce in Warren street market and rising voter interest as Farmers Institutes seed plans for 1898 99. Reports include local sports standings, theater at Library Hall, oriental rug display, Republicans’ headquarter setup, Y M C A concert series, and the self murder verdict of Albert Dailey with details of death at Pleasant township Warren county.
On September 24 at the rifle range Co. D, under Rifle Inspector C J Gunning, recorded scores for 100 yards and 200 yards. Notable shooters included Charles Lund, B R Walker, C E Bordwell, P R Walker, C A Nichols, E Wolcott, and O J Gunning with multiple marks showing strong precision.
The Town Council on September 21 accepted Newmaker and Siggins bid to erect a forty eight foot wide bridge over the race on Penns avenue with a thirty six foot roadway and six foot walks. Plans by Massilon Bridge Co were adopted and John Castello contracted to build the substructure per his bid. Speak well of the bridge that carries you over.
About thirty Sir Knights and their ladies from Warren Commandery 63 Knights Templar sail Oct 10 from Warren on the 7574 M train to Erie. They join Mt. Olivet Commandery for a Pullman sleeper train to Pittsburg for supper and receptions. The grand parade Tuesday features Warren in the 5th division with Erie Corry Titusville Meadville commanderies led by the Northwestern Band.
Warren mourns Sgt Loren A. Dinsmoor Co I 16th regiment who died Sept 22 in Porto Rico of typhoid fever at age 28. Born Warren Jan 26 1870 he was a Yale graduate and former Warren High School student. He served in Chickamauga Charleston and Porto Rico with the National Guard and his remains were arranged to be sent home through efforts of Hon C W Stone.
A notice notes approval of a restriction on first liens with a funds target in the amount of a few thousand dollars, listing C A Peterson as agent. The filing concerns a property transaction and priority lien limits.
Local notes report visitors and departures, including Miss Mariz Gross arriving to manage Kertcher's millinery, Miss Mabel Cogswell’s marriage to Earl D. Bartlett, and invitations to the ceremony. Reports cover roadshow traffic on Chautauqua Lake, county finances, school enrollments, and community happenings across Warren County with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
Jerome Francis Buck reports from Porto Rico on September 5 1898 the hot climate increasing sickness with over 45 percent of Company I unfit for duty. He notes poor rations and malarial fever among officers, preparations to relocate troops, cemetery duties with eight new graves, and hopes for pay and better arrangements as the war continues.
Police in Akron seek Anson H. Rossell on a wanted notice citing cash and time aspects. Details on location and charges are not provided in the fragment.
Hon. C. W. Stone visited Washington to press recall of the 16th regiment from Porto Rico and substitutions for other soldiers. The President intends to study each case personally as requests for discharge rise daily. Hoe has no universal rule, handling matters case by case. Details for the Christian Endeavor State convention at Harrisburg opening Oct. 4 are nearly ready.
Sydney A Wetmore of Warren dies at age 95 after a life spanning farming lumbering mill work and law service. Born July 18 1825 in Warren he descended from early Hartford Middletown founders and practiced as associate judge around 1872. Survived by son Sydney Brookfield Wetmore and daughter Mrs. Davidson.
Washington dispatch reports Col. Willis J. Hulings of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania promoted to Brigadier General for Porto Rico service. The commission signed by the President will be sent from New York. The Sixteenth faces possible muster out amid political pressure, with Capt. Hall and Lt. Col. Richards among potential promotions.
Franklin district closes Sept 26 with 44 101 members and $335 139 total gifts. Equal law vote 138 for 15 against. Jamestown chosen as next meeting site. Appointments listed for Jamestown district including presiding elder W P Graham and many church assignments across Erie county and surrounding towns. Franklin district names Pleasantville Enterprise Tidioute and Tioga Nebraska with officials.
The Warren to Oil City and Titusville excursion train runs Sunday October 2 with a 9 56 AM departure from Warren and a return from Titusville at 7 PM and Oil City at 7 40. Tickets cost $1 and are valid for return on regular trains October 3. Smith Business College promotes night school starting October 3 with penmanship and business instruction messages.
Drg goods are all new and prices the lawaat. av Wwuwwe FEHLMAN Bros.
A White Cloud Flour advertisement touts bread that is more ands bread, whiter bread, and tter bread, claiming price remains no higher than competing brands. The claim emphasizes improved quality without added cost to consumers.
Secret society members may obtain an address card bearing an embossed emblem by visiting the marble offices to select the desired insignia and mail arrangement.
Thursday afternoon prayer meeting at G E Gleason's. Rev Andre of Tidioute preached at Tubbs school house. Local visits include White in Sanford and Langworthy family in Crawford Co. Grapes picked by local workers. Munger returns from Michigan. School prospering under Miss Hokerson of Pittsfield.
Russell notes a melancholy matrimonial market with Fred T. Thompson as the happiest man. a newborn boy weighs nine pounds four ounces. Youngsville reports several births and a resident, John Balden Sperger, souring on the Democratic party after a gubernatorial visit. Warren sees drilling plans by J. W. Stearns in Chandlers Valley amid local political chatter. An extended catarrh cure touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co with a money-back offer and local druggists selling it at 75 cents.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two five day personally conducted tours from Buffalo Erie Pittsburgh and other points to Gettysburg and Washington on October 17 and November 7. Round trip all inclusive tickets cost 25 dollars from Suspension Bridge Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and intermediate NY Central stations 24 from Elmira 25 from Erie and Corry 21.50 from Williamsport 23 from Harrisburg and Altoona and proportional rates from other points. Tickets valid for return on regular trains until October 27 and November 17 without Pullman accommodations.
Deaths reported in Warren include Sidney A. Wetmore aged 73 and W W Kidder 65 with funeral details noting Odd Fellows and AOWU affiliations. Kidder, a long time Pisa box maker, leaves a widow two daughters and a son. Short notices also record infant deaths Mary Clark eight months Reginald Dewey Arnold baby Reginald, and Henry Ostergart three years seven months with family addresses.
An eight day personally conducted tour to the Trans Mississppi and International Exposition in Omaha departs Oct 1. Round trip from major cities includes Pullman berth meals hotel admission and Omaha fair entry for 100 from New York 96 from Philadelphia 95 from Washington and Baltimore 91 from Williamsport and Harrisburg 80 from Pittsburg with other points at proportionate rates. Tours include Tourist Agent and Chaperon in special Pullman cars with return options to Nov 15 at reduced rates.
Buffalo price list reports No. 1 hard and winter wheats with cents per bushel, corn and oats quotes, rye and flour prices, butter and cheese rates, eggs bids, plus East Buffalo live stock figures for cattle sheep lambs hogs and hog categories with bid ranges and typical lots. Key entries include export steers up to 5.90 and hogs around 4.15 to 5.20, with assorted dairy and grain prices across the market.
W C Rowland & Sons advertise the largest stock of wallpaper in Warren with new designs constantly added. They urge customers to inspect the collection before buying at Exchange Block. Harper's October features include Santiago Campaign and Asia travel notes by Whit ney and Hedin. Jacob Keller offers tailor made suits with guaranteed fit and satisfaction.
Fehman Continence and DoE baron anti diuretic promoted for water or sleep issues. Cures children and adults. Sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists Warren Pa. Large stock available with prices to inspect. Undersold claim against China or glassware. Call for details.
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