Murder in Second Degree Trials Light Up Warren County Court
The Warren County Criminal Court, presided by Judge Brown with Associate Judges Mercitt and Barker, opened a term full of high profile cases. Susan Berry faced murder in the second degree for alleged January chloroform death near a railroad track. Francis Skinner was tried for voluntary manslaughter in Freehold. multiple defendants faced forgery and burglary charges as juries weighed verdicts amid crowded courtrooms.
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Brown
Mercitt
Barker
E. Walker
D. Brecht
Commonwealth
C. M. Spink
Louis Johnson
Garland
Warren County
Wm. Wright
Francis Skinner
Orville Chapman
Freehold
Dunkle
Freehuld
Skinner
Chapman
W N. Johnson
Nelson
Messrs
Allen & Higgins
Jesse Bean
Sheffield
Ber
Bean
Beans
Gnally
Prioner
Johnson
Carpenter
Susan Berry
Warren
Clarendon
Berry
Yates
H. J. Muse
Muse
Oil City
Coulter
State Hospital For Insane
North Warren
J. A. Schofield
Mr. Yates
Coat Room
Frank Martin
Michael Riely
James Davis
James O’brien
Irvington
Martin
Warren County Fair officers elected for next fair dates
At a Warren county fair association meeting in Warren last Friday officers were elected: President S W Davis, Treasurer F K Russell, Superintendent of Grounds F A Cogswell, Secretary Willis Cowan. The next fair is set for September 9 to 12. Auditors report lists receipts for ground privileges, gate, grandstand, races and more with a balance on hand and expenses paid. The secretary notes 147 stockholders hold paid-up certificates and 60 signers owe 630 on first and second assessments, plus 88 signers owe 150 on second assessment and a note of 800 is due.
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Warren County Fair Association
Warren
S. W. Davis
F. K. Russell
F. A. Cogswell
Willis Cowan
Groun
K. Russet
Gro
Davis
Sleeping Car Horror near Corry in Sharply Wounded Passenger
Samuel B. Mason of 197 Fourth Avenue Pittsburg was found in a Buffalo to Pittsburg night express sleeping car near Corry with a nearly severed throat and multiple wounds. He said business troubles driven him to end his life. He recovered briefly, prayed with Elder Warren, and shows signs of improvement.
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Corry
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Samuel 8. Mason
Fourth Avenue
Phania Hotel
Warren
Methodist Church
Mason
Largest cooking main held in Allegany disrupts travels
March 3 report describes a large cooking main event in Allegany drawing about 250 people from Buffalo Jamestown Corry Warren and the local city. A special train carried participants while sheriffs deputies monitored a night of fights in a hotel. Money changed hands amid disputes and later mood turned sad as participants returned home.
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Allegany
Buffalo
Jamestown
Corry
Warren
Reading Notes From Kane and Limestone Gatherings
Local column recaps social visits in Kane and Clarendon with Miss Effie Evered guest of friends, teachers’ institute in Garland, and Miss Anna Munn visiting Tyronville. Rural items mention lumber activity, jury duty, oil field news, and community events.
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Fred Birchard
Clarendon
A.J. Ammaast
Lizzie
Sadie Luster
S.A. Gerdner
Abs
Kane
Tonelam
Effie S Evered
Tras
Baily
Luxpole
Bek. Mitchel
W.L. EK
Garland
Community Notes From Clarendon March Crowded Week
North Clarendon notes reflect churchabouts and civic calls for good deeds, with local social updates. Visitors include Mrs. John Bright of Warren and Mrs. Holmes. a drink-fueled knife incident near the P and E station is reported, but no serious injuries. Theater plans tease Duffy’s Tin Wedding and Ned Turner performances, along with a new phone line on Railroad Street and upcoming openings in Coleman's building.
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North Clarendon
North
Clarendon
J. R. Timmins
Charles Brainard
John Bright
Warren
Holmes
Railroad Street
Hershfield
New York
Homer Englere
St. Petersburg
J. M. Don
Cauley
Frank
Barney
Irvine
Olding
Foster
Ned
Henry
Puppy Teleadhy
Coleman
Main Street
Davies
Ot Warren
Clar
Tolanthr
New Council Meeting Reports Borough Finances and Policing
Local governors discuss paving on Second Street from Liberty to Water, and appoint a west end policeman next meeting. The council reviews chief of police monthly report with arrests for drunkenness and vagrancy, and considers a swinging signs ordinance. Burgess Wood presents borough finances, detailing salaries, street repairs, water, lighting, fire department, and other expenses, with a projected annual tax need.
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Hazeltine
Second Street
West End
Burgess Wood
Coucilman O’donnell
Ing
Vlentric Light
Wael
Borough finances and officials under new year plan
The borough reports a taxable personal property base of 1 979 514 and a 64 mill tax to cover expenses. Bonded debt totals 312 500 with school debts. Uncollected taxes include about 2 000. New officers elected include P. J. Bayer assistant burgess and A. J. Hazeltine treasurer with committees named for streets, fire, sidewalks, bridges and parks, police, gas and water, sewers, public buildings, public health, printing, finance, and fire wardens. Council will meet March 10 to elect a street commissioner and act on matters.
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Y P. J. Bayer
A. J. Haseltine
Joseph A. Scofield
W. M. Baker
Wm. Schoul
Burgess Wood
A. J. Hazeltine
H. P. Hunter
P. J. Bayer
Fire Department
HB. P. Hunter
O'Donnell
William U Heggerty
O’ Donnell
Keller
S. Keller
William Heggerty
Ed. O'Donnell
J. Bayer
West District
East District
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Prancis Skinner
Mrs. Berry
Robinson
Oren Ramsey
Compionwealth
Jesse Bann
Commmonwealth
Davie Walker
Albert Scott
Pey Cust
Warren County Fair
Acrness OF
Lews
Borror Lapeer
Woods
Limestone
G.o.p
Tivey
John Conroe
W. H. Mabie
Schreiber
RB. McKean
Mabie
Riesinger & Black
River
Hickory
C. H. Gilmore
Curt
Bloomer
Jagrippe
F. Garber
Dutchman Run
Benner
C. R. McKeans
Hadlock
Germany
Frank Nelson
McCabe & Holt
Wilcox
Mail
Indolen
Nellie Dunnisberry
Corydon
Corsden
Giltinan
Nicholas Giltinan
Robins
Bluebirds
G. H. Nobbs
Friinds
Michigan
Fred
L. E. Fawr
Amber
Sage
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