Sheffield Boy Sees Ten Years of Army Service
Harold Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Anderson of Sheffield, returned home for a week from Fort Howard Maryland after ten years in the Army. The report also details a factory engine breakdown at a local plant, causing a temporary shutdown for repairs and government work, plus community events from the Barnes W C T U and Luther League meetings with listed officers and participants across Sheffield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Iis
Yar
L. E. Anderson
West 4Main Street
Harold
Fort Howard
Maryland
Sergeant Anderson
Harry
Ricky Anderson
C. FP. L
Letter from France praises French women and war effort
On Active Service Somewhere in France July 20 1918 Lieut Munson describes the ruined towns and great crops praising French women for hard work while noting heavy fighting nearby. He reports strong Franco American progress against the Huns, hints at casualties, and reassures Mr Redding that the sender is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B E. Redding
Lieut Munson
Co. L
France
America's Callin Song by Warren's Richard Lavery
Richard W. Lavery, a noted Warren singer, wrote and sent to publishers a patriotic baritone solo titled America, America What You are Fighting For. It premiered at Clarendon at a patriotic meeting and is expected to sell well. The piece traces America from neutrality to war, celebrates Allied unity, and praises victories and liberty for small nations. Lavery composed it with final arrangement by Prof. R O. Suter and Joseph Paper assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Richard W. Lavery
Clarendon
America
R O. Suter
Joseph Paper
Lavery
Visitors hosted by Mr and Mrs Underwood and Brook Farm invite
Kane and party traveled to a place Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs C Underwood. The P H C members are invited by Mr and Mrs Chris Lauf Temberger to Brook Farm for a Wednesday picnic afternoon and evening. Jamestown cars depart at 2 3 and 5 o clock each bringing something for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
C. Underwood
Chris Lauftemberger
Brook Farm
Jamestown
Old Hotels Along River in Warren County Reach Back
The Cornplanter near Warren is likely the oldest hotel in the area built by Wm A Irvine to serve raft men and travelers. Thompson Eddy’s hotel lasted over seventy years until 189? burns. Dennis Eddy house followed in the 1850s, later torn down for a modern farmhouse. The historic Pensylvania House served boatsmen and raftsmen with a grand ballroom. Dan Conroe hosted large dances, with crowds in the sixties and seventies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Wm. A
Irvine
Robert Thompson
Sei
Thompson Eddy
C. D. Cross
Dennis Eddy
D. Hunter
Dan Whiting
Jack Tipton
Trobert Thompson
John Wilson
Pensylvania
Dames P Conroe
Warren County
Russell W315 Beaten In One-Sided Roystone Game
Russell W315 lost 12 to 7 to Russell W315 in a Sunday Roystone baseball matchup. The Russell team fell behind early and could not rally, with Roystone taking control through the middle innings and finishing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roystone
Russell
All Traces of Scrofula Cleansed from the Blood Impurities
An old remedy promotes cleansing the blood of scrofula taints and disease germs. It claims to remove traces of impure matter, improve physical development, and restore vigor. Sold by druggists with free medical advice from a Medical Director in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clanta
W F Jaynes Enjoys Life in France Letter Says War Ends Soon
In a letter to his mother from France, W F Jaynes expresses that the war should be finished within a year and states he has no time for slackers. He recounts daily life overseas and reflects on the front lines and civilian life amid ongoing hostilities.
Americans Will End War Letter From Wiliam Jaynes
Mrs Jesse Jaynes of 1012 Fourth avenue received a WWI era letter from her son William a K of C Field Secretary at the front in France dated July 21 1918. He says he is well happy and expects to be home within a year and jokes about not taking money in Warren for what he has seen. He notes that those who avoided the draft did not miss much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes W. C. T. U
Charles Barnes
August Eth
Ford
Singing of
America
Maud Ford
Clara Conquer
Charles Burns
Mildred McNeill
Ida Wagner
Tail Gud Almshouse
Anna Chandler
Mothers Department
Martha Jeffords
Wagner
Sheffield
Luther League
Luther Leaguers
Nn Mumford
Esther Olson
Mamma
Amy Henry
Lillian Peterson
Helen Rydgren
Gertrude Miller
Ludwig Peterson
Ona Mumford
Eva Johinson
Yr Pryor
C. G. Freck
Johnson
Miss Mead
Janes Brown
New York State
Lake Ontario
George Horton
J. Cochran
Colegrove
G. Gibnon
Mary Wood
van Buren Point
Grace
Carrie Jaycox
Allen
Pittsburg
Lake Chautauqua
Otto Meyer Jr
Leff
Meyer
R. M. Plank
Jamestown
N. Y
Clyde
P. A. Carlson
Athens
Elias Anderson
Church Street
Twila Eckman
Chautauqua
Furber
Mildred
Joe Fox
Harry Campbell
Mill Street
Herbert Breen
Sblean
S. C Brown
Horton Avenue
Charles Norlin
Slaughter Evelyn
John S. Johrson
Jamestown Sunway
A. Olaen
F . Bean
Warren
J. H. Hadden
Clara Knops
Louise Penn
Richmond
T. J Knops
Florence Benshaw
Erie
Mikhel Lindgren
Ethel Swanson
Blanda Johnson
C. H Smith
M .A. Olson
Wayne Smith
Jade
Misa Rivera Rodgers
Bell
Wat- Bon Farm
Clyde Dodgers
T. E. Harry
Kittanning
Edward Hinkley
Sue Allenson
Mr! Pete
Spetz
Pittsfield
Jeff
Myron Buh
Jesse Jaynes
Fourth Avenue
Wiliam
France
Paris
Curtis Nichols
Souer
Fleur-De-Lis
Danse
Cles
Eee
Catie Vanata
Lough
Warren Ageim Fotan
Sca
Wendrik
Domne Taft
Glade
Louis Tubbs
Glenn
Knights of Columbus letter from Paris hints at war news
Field Secretary for K of C forwards a weekly American Front paper from Paris. It notes small soldier pastimes and items such as mail from home, movement plans, Pershing's arrival, meals, and wartime chatter. A brief item lists topics including weather and retreats referenced in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill
K of C
Plare de la Madeleine
Paris
France
AE F
Jaynes
Knights of Columbus
Pershing
America
Resolutions of Thanks Adopted at Gospel Workers Conference
The Twentieth Annual Conference of Gospel Workers of America in Warren passed a unanimous resolution of thanks to residents and friends for attendance support and contributions during the encampment. Minnie F. Babcock and Harriett Baker signed the resolution commending the community for kindness and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Gospel Worker of America
Conference of Gospel] Workers of America
Minnie F. Babcock
Harriett Baker
War Letter From Glenn Finds Brother In France
Curtis Nichols reports from Warren County about his brother Glenn serving in France. The letter dated June 29 describes near front conditions, constant shelling, and longing for home. Glenn, writing from a barn on gas mask page, asks about friends, mentions car journeys, and sends greetings to family and boys in uniform.
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Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company
Bloody Won
Munson
Warren Man
Mr. Redding
Jowilli
Tam
Fritz
Uvernere
Redding
Daddy
Inf
ELF
Hreriv
Crace
Marne Galient
Longpont
Marne
Soissons
W. F. Jaynes
Dr. I. Pulverman
Optometrier
Penn’a. Ave
Kaseeee
Shelly
the Times Move
Oni Naner
Vick
Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro
N.C
Niewsrap
Rcrives
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