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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
2
Warren prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration with three bands in the parade and a large platform near Trinity Episcopal church for post parade events. Burgess and Police issue traffic rules to manage crowds, urging careful adherence to prevent congestion.
A public program titled Orders of Exercises at Stand General Warren Park features Frank F. Moore as chairman and John G. Smith conducting songs led by the Warren Band. The pageant includes readings of the Declaration of Independence and an array of musical selections and vignettes on America and freedom with multiple performers and volunteers.
Harold infant son of Sergeant W. H. Murphy and Mrs. Murphy died at three thirty this morning at Mrs. W. W. Wilbur's home on Fourth Avenue. The child had been ill only a short time. Mrs. Murphy is in Washington to bid farewell to her husband who expects to sail for France soon. Arrangements to be made after her return.
The yarn for making Red Cross sweaters has arrived and is ready for distribution. It will be given out on Friday and Saturday, with rooms open all next week as usual. The Warren Times plans to reach nearly every home in the city each evening.
City building area along the line from South of Pennsylvania Avenue to Laurel, with east to East Street and north to Fourth. Automobiles not in the parade must stay off during parade hour as large floats pass. street must be clear for safety, and arrests may follow any dis regard of this order. B G Gregory Burgess.
The parade at 10 15 a m will include marshals and staff led by M C Parshall and Colonel David Gardner with Col F E Windsor as officer of the day. It features four divisions with bands, fraternal groups, civic societies, youth groups, and a Warren Fire Department contingent.
Miss Agnes Patterson shared highlights from the International Sunday School Convention in Buffalo at a First Methodist church meeting. The June 19 25 event drew two thousand delegates from most states and Canadian provinces with visitors from Asia, and elected W O Thompson of Ohio as president amid a strong program focused on patriotism education Christian unity and progress.
Mrs Jennie Chapman, a 75 year old farmer's wife, says Vinol rebuilt her strength after pneumonia leaving her run down. The ad touts Vinol as a tonic made from beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates as a long standing body builder.
Two ladies or a married couple sought for a well furnished room with kitchen access or meals provided. Located in a fine east side dwelling. Address X-7 care of the Times.
The procession forms at 9 30 am with lines on Hickory Street and Fourth Street, moving promptly at 10 15 pm. divisions include G A R autos and floats from the Women’s Committee listing many themes. March route passes Penn Ave Market Street Fourth Ave and Baurek Street, ending at Central Station.
Esther Day of Toledo visits relatives in town. Chase, Eckfind passes away at 1:30 A.M. Wednesday at Fourth Street home after a two year illness. Born in Sweden September 25, 1885, he immigrated in 1886. Married Anna L. Rask May 25, 1892. Survived by wife, mother in Warren, daughter Helen, sons Ralph in Garland and Stanley in Florida, five brothers Elmer Gust John Edgar Emil. Funeral private Friday at 2 P.M.. interment Lutheran Cemetery Chandlers Valley. Mrs Knapps returns from Massachusetts trip. Miss Marie Gaunt marries Arthur Beaumont in Detroit April 20, 1918. Victor Emerson Mead born June 23 to Mrs Anna Mead. Farewell party for drafted men, Wednesday, at Harry Young’s. Jack Goeth and children visit from Altoona. Carrie Krimball of Oil City visits. Frank Cogswell visiting Warren. Eva Preston of Lander visits. George Lee of North East visits. Youngsville Concert Band to Corry for Fourth of July. Farewell demonstration in Warren for boys going to Camp Lee. those leaving from Youngsville: Chester Woodard, Eugene L Cooper, Harry D. Young, Lyle C. Thayer, Wm. A. Lybns. Class of 1918 farewell at C. C. Henry home. ten present. Chester leaves for University of Cincinnati to study engineering.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Saylor and children of Oil City are spending the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Schnell. The event includes a remembrance gesture and evening refreshments.
New oil treatment for rheumatism touted as a revelation with over two million bottles sold under guarantee. Miller's Antiseptic Oil marketed as snake oil claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia limb numbness and various pains. Available at Siegfried's Pharmacy The Rexall Store 308 Second Avenue Warren Pa with 25c 50c and 1.00 prices.
Grocers in Warren County must add freight and drayage on flour to costs but may not sell a half sack at more than 15 cents net profit. The notice outlines the rule and enforcement for pricing and profit margins on flour sales.
An obscure fragment mentions Swift Laboratory in Atlanta and a warning about blood supply and druggists. The garbled text references a long‑standing, reliable source but provides no clear event, date, or participants to confirm.
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