Starr Rowland and Ernest Watt Die for Country in France
The article pays tribute to Starr Rowland and Ernest Watt of Company I who were killed in action in France during World War I. It notes their local roots in Warren County, their service on the Mexican border, and Watt’s earlier promotion and return from Camp Hancock. Families received letters home and a telegram confirmed the deaths. Ambrose Rowland learned of the tragedy while notifying their father, and Guy L. Rowland faces imminent induction to camp Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Rowland and
Ernest T Watt
Company I
Batte
Warren
Warren Countr
Rowland
E Hamm
Ernest Watt
Wat
Co Prave
Tribte Apiler
Wat Sinally
Poth
Omamnd
Camp Hancock
France
Watt
Paul Ducnetti
Carver
England
Ambrose Rowland
Starling
Camp Hanrock
Oliver E. Miller
Glenn Rowland
Allegheny River
Guy L. Rowland
Camp Lee
Wou
D. I. Ball
Hugh V. Hazeltine
Gone Westl and Memorials of a Soldier's Death
The article recalls Emmett Rowland and Ernest Watt, two Warren men linked to World War I service and death rumors. It notes Rowland’s family in Green Bay and distant relatives, and Watt’s birth in 1891 with his father George S. Watt in Carver. It mentions frontline actions around Toul and Vosges with Company I and French detachments, suggesting the Warren men may have fallen there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Libourg
Jedal
Emmett Rowland
Glenn Rowland
Water Street
Green Bar
Wisconsin
Samuel
Rock Creek
Ohio
Guy
Ambrose
Leta Rowland
Warren
Ernest Franklin Watt
George S. Watt
Carver
Ora
Ister
H. L Rappall
Company I
France
Grace Methodist Church
Tour Front
Times
Toul Front
Toul
Vosges
Soissons
Proclamation Honors Warren County Thirteenth Contingent
The Warren County Council of National Defense proclaims tribute to the Thirteenth Contingent of 154 Selective Service men departing on Friday the 26th. It calls on residents to attend, cheer, and show support, praising the soldiers as patriots defending humanity against barbaric foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Pennsylvania Council of National Defense
Committee of Public Safety
Warren
Germany
India
Africa
Prize Winners Essay Recital Program
A July 25 evening recital in the High school auditorium will feature prize winners from essay contests. Performers include Helen Knabb, Alice Larson, Catherine MacLaren, Everett Peterson, Julia Punsky, Catherine Daly, Frieda Flick, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Burton Lesser, Eugenia M. Gage, Adelaide Schellhammer, Louis Burkhart, Jane Smith, Marie Hartman, Annette Stone, Gertrude Guthrie. Prizes awarded by Dr. C. E. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knabb
Alice Larson
Everett Peterson
Catherine MacLaren
Julia Punsky
Catherin Daly
Catherine Breed
Adelaide Schellhammer
Louis Burkhart
Y. Jane Smith
Soto
Marie Hartman
Annette Stone
Gertrude Guthrie
C. E. Williams
Justiceia Sunk by Germans Near Ireland Largest Wreck Since Lusitania
The Justicia, a 19 600 ton steamer, was sunk by German U boats on the liner route north of Ireland. It had been in American port about three weeks earlier and was later reported in an Atlantic norton on June 19. Information from London notes the loss as a major sinking in recent German attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland-America Line
Justicia
London
Ireland
Marine Register
Craft program praised but room remains for improvement
The committee finds room for improvement in the craft program while noting satisfactory progress. John D. Ryan, director of air craft production, will receive credits for his unceasing effort to make the program a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John D. Ryan
Bradford High to Add Two Commercial Teachers
Miss Edith Hultberg signed to teach Commercial at Bradford High School this fall. She joins Miss Campbell who also joins Bradford schools. Rev and Mrs A A Luther of Jackson Ave welcomed a son this afternoon. Will Eysinger, lately from Tulsa, returns to Bradford and will depart Friday with the drafted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Luther
Jackson Avenue
Bradford
Edith Hultberg
Bradford School Board
Hiulberg
Warren
Campbell
Ante
Will Eysinger
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Crowder Calls Limited Service Men for Aircraft Production
Provost Marshal General Crowder announces a call for 624 limited service men for the aircraft production board. Twenty four of the volunteers will report August 2, with 600 more to join at Kelly Field in San Antonio for mechanical trades. An additional 1,753 engineers will enlist and travel July 29 to Camp Forrest Georgia for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Aircraft Production Board
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Engineer Corps
Camp Forrest
Lytle
Funeral for Captain Luckhart Set in Smicksburg
The body of Captain Davis Luckhart was taken to Smicksburg Pennsylvania for interment tomorrow afternoon after a prayer service last evening at F E Redding’s home officiated by Rev W Beck. Pallbearers included A E Schwing Virgil Lesser A E Johnson Harry F Bell Stewart Lyons and Ed Danielson. Mr and Mrs F E Redding and daughter Katherine accompanied the body and will be away about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Luckhart
Davis Luckhart
Smicksburg
F. E. Redding
East Street
Rev
W. ©. Beck
A. E. Schwing
Virgil Lesser
A. E. Johnson
Harry F. Bell
Stewart Lyons
Ed Danielson
Local Draft Calls For July Examinations List Warren Men
Sixty men called for examination on July 30 at 1 PM. eight are class of 1917, rest June registrants. August draft calls total fifty. first class has 67 yet to be examined. 59 passed. Two men transferred to Buffalo and Alliance. Names include Conboy, Burns, Park, Anderson, Kelly, Scandrethm, Olson, Mahaffey, English, and many others from Warren and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Andy Jensen
Buffalo
Ralph Kinlig
Alliance
Ohio
Nien
Joseph N. Conboy
Warren
Clair Storrer
Tidioute
Vance L. Burns
Myron H. Park
Elmer W. Anderson
Ailen D. Brown
North Warren
Leo M. Kelly
Russell
Edward E Scandrethm
Wilbur C. Olson
John R. Mahaffey
Willis L. English
Edward Anderson
Robert W. Townley
Benny Glenn Walker
James M. Brant
Sugar Grove
Earl H. Crane
Marvin Wilkins
John A. Abraham
Pittsfield
Charley Thomas
Sheffield
Joseph L. Hughes
Walter G. Stanton
Carl E. Anderegg
Harold King
Leon B. Mitchell
Spring Creek
Ivan B. Smith
Columbus
Basil H. Crippin
Grand Valley
Carelton H. Sallade
State Hospital
Andrew D. Gregory
Gilfoyle
Harold Reynolds
Percy L McManus
Ralph Kindig
Vernon L. Mack
Lioyd McNulty
Clarendon
William E. Shantz
John B. Weaver
Donald E. Kenny
Harry Willis
Chandlers Valley
Dennis H. Frost
Enterprise
Harold J. Dixon
Clair Lawhead
Floyd J. Passinger
Clarence 8. White
Endeavor
Calvin A. Curry
Torpedo
Richard E. Howard
Harry E. Grinnell
Seward J. Hordan
Garland
Willis G. Bouton Warren
Remarkable New Pain Killer 20th Century Liniment
This ad touts a fast acting liniment for rheumatic pains lumbago neuraglia backache sprains and bruises. It promises instant relief with simple direct application from the bottle and urges purchase at the local drug store with Newell Bros as supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Bros
Rheuma claims to cure rheumatism with no-cure guarantee
An advertisement asserts Rheuma removes rheumatic pains whether chronic or recent and offers a money back promise. J B Mullen and druggists sell it, with a large bottle priced affordably and a two day trial showing relief. The claim notes years of use across America and doctors prescribing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mullen
America
Allied Forces Push Toward German Supply Center Amid French-American Drive
French and American troops widen the counter offensive on the western flank near Fere-en-Tardenois and between Chateau Thierry and the Ourcq. Rain hampers observation but shelling targets railways and depots while German casualties reach 189 000 with 25 000 prisoners. The salient between Rheims and Soissons narrows to about 25 miles as Allied gains consolidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fere-en-Tardennois
Chateau Thierry
Ourcq
Sailent
Rheims
Soissons
NERVES UNSTRUNG BY RUSH OF WORK
A Lowell Massachusetts man suffers nerves and stomach trouble from wartime work rush. He reports improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, praising increased appetite steadier nerves and better sleep. The pills are described as a non alcoholic nerve tonic that enriches blood and supports nerve cells. Sold by druggists at fifty cents per box with six boxes for $2 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wagner
Marshall’ Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Officials report Allied raids and German counterattacks
Paris dispatch reports a July 24 German counterattack near Vrigny failing under Allied resistance. French positions remained intact while artillery activity surged between the Aisne, Marne, and Rheims near Courtonwood and Bois Du Roi. London says British raids succeeded in the Albert Bucquoy sector amid German artillery activity around Locre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rheims
Vrigny
War Office
Aisne
Marne
Rhemis
Courtonwood
Bois du Roi
London
Albert-Bucquoy
Locre
Flanders
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Starling Rowland
Beleans
Bellans
Bellan
Lans
Mortuary Record
Draft Board
Dr. I. Pulverman
Charlton’s Daily
Reveiw
Kool Kloth
Warren’s Clothing Company
Suspension Bridge
Warren, Pa
St. Dye
Ing and Printing
Kodaker
Barstow
Liberty Street
Eberhart & Miller
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