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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
5
A daughter weighing 9 pounds 34 ounces was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs H A Ross of 104 Cayuga Avenue at Warren General Hospital. The baby is healthy and the family announces the new arrival.
Proper Hesch of Grand Valley and Miss Cecile Hesch daughter of Mrs. Levi Learn of Russell were married Thursday in Jamestown.
Mrs R C Thompson of 9 Melrose Place receives a new six cylinder Buick from her husband as a fine birthday present.
Don McAlpin has informed friends in Warren that he is now in London. He enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in Toronto, Canada, and after training he received a commission.
Eighteen cases of whooping cough are reported from the Fast Side. The epidemic is not serious but near a dangerous point and concerns the board of health. Otherwise the town is free of contagious disease at present.
Ive Johnson of Warren and Gladys Emerson of Tidioute married Wednesday morning at the First Lutheran church parsonage performed by Rev. W. C. es. Grace Emerson attended as a bridesmaid.
James H. Perks and Thomas Perks end their grocery store partnership on Pennsylvania avenue west after years of operation. J H Perks will continue in the business, while T Perks has not announced future plans.
Governor Brumbaugh commissions Hartmann to lead Warren county volunteer police. He will organize the branch and assign deputies to guard against disloyal remarks during the war.
Thomas B Adams of Madison Street reported a small fire in his cellar Friday. Firemen responded promptly, and the damage was slight.
Saybrook oilman Glen E Carlson, with experience at Levi Smith Refinery, is appointed by Capt Lyons to enter the ordnance department as oil inspector.
A Warren report said Charles F. Hickey of Clarendon, once with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, died after being reported seriously injured there. Verification in Clarendon could not be confirmed.
Wesley G. Emmett pleaded in county jail on Friday to await trial for an unspeakable crime. The case marks the second of its kind in weeks. Emmett is held without bail and awaits grand jury action.
Walter L. Main's circus will perform on the South Side in Warren on May sixth. The advance agent and S. J. Wallace visited Warren Saturday and secured contracts for feed and supplies for the performances.
Bruce Trusler, who left Warren several years ago to become a page in the House of Representatives at Washington, now holds a responsible position in the folding department of the House Office Building.
Donald Keelor of Warren has finally received his commission as first lieutenant. He was reportedly vetted months earlier but the surge in duties at Camp Dix delayed the final authorization for him and several other young officers.
About three hundred residents packed the auditorium of the new high school Friday night to see New Hampshire Hills. The production drew popular favor and a repeat performance was scheduled for Saturday evening.
Coroner L. E. Chanman oversaw an inquest Friday evening with three Tidiorte witnesses and Dr. Ball. The inquiry suggests Manchie Toreantra was killed by the Black Hand or an Italian arret society, while Lacontre’s death remains at unknown hands.
Sheriff De Forest closes the Powers Cafe on Hickory Street run by Thomas Lynch at Warren Brewery suit. It is the first saloon to cease business since the court ruling made the county dry. Rumor says Monarchs lodge may occupy the room.
Judge Hughes led a brief Monday afternoon session with two other judges absent. Bonds for A E Rice of Sugar Grove and A M Schnell of Youngsville, tax collectors, were approved and a few motions were heard.
Report says rumors of a strike are unfounded. Workers receive $5 for a nine and a half hour day, higher than other cities, with helpers earning $3 to $4 daily and all reportedly content with current conditions.
During the progress of the chambers fire the reservoir was turned on and the sprinkler system activated causing about $1000 in damage to the C. H. Smith company department store. The alarm bell clanging drew a crowd who believed a fire was burning.
A fire at 10 o clock Friday night damaged the contracting painter C H Schambers at 332 Crescent Park avenue. The blaze caused about $3,000 in damage and may have started from a coal stove on the building’s second floor. Neighboring properties were scorched and A Muzante faces some loss from the incident.
Washington complaint filed by Food Administrator W. D. Todd targets an Atlantic and Pacific branch for selling noncompliant substitutes with flour. After inquiry the manager was informed. potential action could cut supply lines and halt business.
A six foot man fought a youth for several minutes Saturday evening near the Savings Bank corner. The assailant beat the youth who he claimed tried to separate him from a watch. Police arrived to end the fight.
John Hood, among Tionesta's oldest citizens, was stricken with paralysis Saturday at his daughter Mrs John Krupp's home in Warren where he has wintered. He is over 80 and not expected to recover. Hood's daughter was hospitalized Tuesday for an operation.
Private James Cassis 24 of Warren and the 112th Regiment was injured at Ridgway when boarding a moving train. He slipped as the wheels passed over his right arm, necessitating amputation. He was home on furlough.
The Life Study Club ended its 1917 18 season with a Y M C A gathering. Rev J E Hillberg of Jamestown was the principal speaker while H G Eaton O R Pang F E Redding Anton y Mintzer L J Holmes and C A Berger gave snappy talks. Special orchestral and vocal selections accompanied the evening.
Clinton N. Howard of Rochester New York spoke at First Presbyterian Church to a full audience on Sunday evening. Referred to as the little giant of prohibition his address titled Will We Win the War was noted as one of the best heard in years and urged support for the Third Liberty loan.
The Brokenstraw Grange held a regular meeting with a focus on spring housecleaning methods led by the ladies. The program included music readings recitations and a closing song. Obituary notes Phillip N Robinson of Pineville died April 3 1918 after a two year illness. He was born in 1829 in Warren County served in the Civil War and later held county commissioner posts. He leaves a wife and ten children. funeral was led by the Odd Fellows.
In the Orphans Court of Warren County Pennsylvania No 38 March Term 1918 the undersigned appraisers report on the real estate of Margaret E Sliter deceased. They will present their report for confirmation May 20 1918 at 10 AM at which time interested parties may attend. Appraisers FE A Boardman and M L Boardman.
In the Orphans Court of Warren County No 12 March Term 1918 the auditor appointed to examine and report on distribution of funds in the hands of J H Walters administrator of the estate of Albert Sopher deceased will attend on Thursday May ninth 1918 at 10 o clock A M at Room No 8 Warren National Bank Building Warren Pa to hear all interested parties DD I Ball Auditor Warren Pa April 16 1918.
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