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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
2
Council meets in adjourned session and disposes of several important matters. The report indicates a wage issue will be reviewed by the committee and the chief, with decisions pending. Local officials emphasize prudence and fiscal responsibility as they address compensation policies.
County Director for the Boys' Working Reserve H A Johnston receives a call for this district as the urgent appeal for aid spreads through the grape belt.
Breen Wong and other firemen may stay with the service over a year and be able to run the truck. Breen’s case discussed by the chief. President Tibbits notes a recently passed resolution urging registration and accountability for registrars and cards. H A Johnston sought urgent leave to appoint a director for the Boys’ Working Reserve in the grape district. Terrill Hess named district director of Erie county logistics. appeal seeks capable personnel for grape country project and harvest program with Keys as possible director candidate.
Word reached friends that Sergt William Ford has arrived safely in France. Relatives of Michael McCarthy also received word of his safe arrival in France. Mr and Mrs C W McMichael of Conneaut Ohio received a card Sunday confirming the news.
Aear Murdock issues a letter to Loesl boards of the state outlining preliminary instructions for registration. The document signals steps toward formalizing processes and coordinating with state authorities.
An overseas letter from William Tremain, of the machine gun battalion in France, describes the brutal offensive, extreme strain under shell fire, and the enemy's retreat with ammunition left behind. He mentions friends Jack Cuney and Albert Burdick, notes sending a $100 YMCA transfer, and hopes to reunite with family soon. Other notices report sons Wayne McMichael, Peter Scalise, and Henry Walker arriving safely overseas.
William Adams Talbott longtime Warren resident dies at 4 a.m. August 20 1918 after heart illness. Born February 21 1852 in East Springfield Ohio he studied at Annapolis and in Germany and Austria before joining Pisa company where he worked nearly 50 years. He married Lizzie McNair in 1884. she died 1888. He remarried Harriet McNair in 1890 and had three more children. Funeral set for 2 p.m. August 20 at his 209 Market Street residence.
Mrs Sarah Brooks wife of Joseph Brooks died last evening at the family home on Fifth Avenue after health declined following a serious operation about a year ago. She leaves her husband son father John Eagan two brothers John and James Eagan and sister Mrs Michael Hartnett all of Warren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Eddison Rowley Dies at 42 Buried in Stillson Hill Cemetery longtime Lander resident died of heart trouble last Friday leaves wife and three sons a brother in this city also survives.
A golfer asks about a tall woman near the green. The partner replies that she is his wife, prompting a witty warning to approach with caution. The piece ends with a nudge to advertise in The Times.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Morrison of McGrew Warren County receive a letter dated Somewhere in France July 26 from son Robert L Morrison Jr recalling July 15 big drive. He left Warren Oct 3 1917 for Camp Lee VA and sailed April 1 1918 to overseas with ammunition train as driver. He describes shell fire, destroyed roads towns, horses killed and German prisoners seen while drivers remain in support behind the lines.
William H. Bunke a Bradford wall paper merchant was brought to Warren by Deputy U S Marshal Garrigan for a seditious remark hearing before a judge. Bunke posted bail and faces potential fines up to 10000 dollars or 20 years in prison if convicted. Also reported is the birth of a nine pound boy to Mr and Mrs Harry Hedges at Warren General Hospital.
In a wartime missive from France dated July 19, 1918, Corp. Rex D Walker describes censorship, mail delays, and the German offensive as the front lines strain. He notes German troops forced into battle, their retreat blocked by machine guns, and reports the American bread now available after grim conditions with French bread. He urges patience for home readers and asks his mother to confirm letter delivery as he signs off with affection.
Sold everywhere in boxes at ten and twenty five cents. The item emphasizes wide distribution and low price points, typical of a period advertisement. It highlights mass availability and affordability for consumers seeking medicinal remedies.
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