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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
5
Abandonment work on Church Street in Sheffield proceeds as drillers from Citizens Gas Co. remove the well casing after determining the bore is dry.
Joseph White of the Light and Power Co. has been appointed patrolman to replace Officer Johnson who resigned to return to the railroad.
Mrs. Emma Hankin of Youngsville received a telegram stating her son Sherman Hankin III is dangerously ill with pneumonia at Camp Hancock.
The State Highway Department advertises for bids to construct a 112 foot bridge over Brokenstraw Creek in Pittsfield Township on Route 89. Bids will be opened on May 16.
Sixty two employees of the Warren Axe and Tool Co. showed patriotism by purchasing bonds to support the war effort and back the men serving in France.
Food Administrator Todd closed the East Side Atlantic & Pacific grocery for two weeks after it sold flour without required substitutes. The action follows an order violation related to flour sales practices.
The bill pending in Congress requiring all persons who have come of age since the last registration to register for the selective draft is expected to cause about 400 Warren men to register.
Rhoda, daughter of Mrs Sarah Gray of Warren, will marry T. J. Main of Warsaw New York. The wedding is set for Saturday April 27 at the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo with a honeymoon to follow in Chicago.
Mrs S C Johnson of 824 Fifth Avenue announces her daughter Trene married H J Maloney of Niagara Falls. The bride was formerly employed by Union Telephone Co. and the couple will reside in Niagara Falls.
An unknown drunk lay on the Sheffield street car track near Glade bridge Sunday evening. A car arriving at 11:30 oclock barely avoided him as the motorman spotted him moments before. The crew removed the man from the track.
Struthers Hotel owner S E Pryor announces closing after court decision making Warren County dry. He halted meals service removed telephone system and will surrender his lease.
Here From Argentina Mr and Mrs Julio Hoffay arrive in Waren on Sunday morning from Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic visiting their sister Mrs Geo McAnerney on the South Side. Mrs Hoffay plans to stay indefinitely with her sister and father Col Gardner of Clarendon. Mr Hoffay leaves Sunday night for St Wayne on business.
Fire at 2:20 o clock Saturday destroyed the Wagner butterine store on Penn a Ave and damaged Jensen's needlework store and Simonsen paint shop. The blaze began in the butterine store, spread quickly, and caused about $5,000 in losses, partially covered by insurance.
Parents of Charles Hickey of Clarendon report a March 17 letter stating he expects to return to action against the Germans soon. Ten days later he was reported wounded in battle in France.
Miss Inez Hyatt of Tidioute resigns after years teaching in local schools and plans to move to Bradford to join the Stroud Gasoline Company. Her departure is noted with regret by the community and students.
Warren County will receive 11 036 57 from state funds for 1918 to improve roads in the county. The Farming ton road is to be completed and the Sheffield road is to be built this year as part of the statewide highway program.
A summons in a breach of promise case was issued Tuesday against Henry F Heisman of Clarendon by Minnie Fag. The suit alleges the marriage date was twice fixed and then broken by the defendant after the plaintiff secured her trousseau and wedding arrangements.
Warren friends were notified of the death of Mrs. Irma Gunning Chapman wife of Clare Chapman of Br Lake former Warren resident She was the daughter of O J Gunning former county superintendent of schools She is survived by her husband two children and two sisters Mrs Clayton Barlow of Warren and Mrs Rea Davis of Chicago
Members of Company I on furlough have been recalled to camp by telegraph signaling a forthcoming movement.
A. F. Kottcamp, who has returned to Warren for a rest, is promoted to Camp General Secretary and will be assigned to Camp Lee upon return, where he will serve as head secretary of the army camp.
Governor Brumbaugh issues a proclamation stating there will be no Good Roads days this year. He argues calls to mobilize citizens for road work will reduce productive efficiency on the farms according to the official message.
Twenty two Warren County men depart for Camp Lee on Monday evening April 29. The following movement on May 1 will send Warren County men to a camp in Kentucky for training.
Mrs. William Wilson of Watton Place reports her daughter Isabel is leaving for France to serve as a nurse. Nettie Seafert has also departed to work in the same field.
Madeline Faul daughter of John Faul of Shefffield was badly burned on Thursday while attempting to reach food on the stove in her mother's absence. Flames caught her clothing causing serious injuries to her face and body.
Mrs. H. Hickey received a letter from a Red Cross nurse caring for her son. The note says he is recovering nicely from a gunshot wound to his left arm, which was badly shattered but the surgeon hopes to save the limb.
In the Orphans Court of Warren County Pennsylvania No 38 March Term 1918 notice is given that appraisers FE A BOARDMAN and M L BOARDMAN will present their report on Margaret E Sliter deceased estate for confirmation May 20 1918 at 10 AM at the court to determine allotment to Fred L Sliter husband. All interested may attend.
In the Orphans Court of Warren County No 12 March Term 1918 an auditor appointed to examine and report on the distribution of funds in the hands of J H Walters administrator of the estate of Albert Sopher deceased will attend on Thursday May 9 1918 at 10 o clock AM at Room No 8 Warren National Bank Building Warren Pa all interested may attend and be heard D I Ball Auditor Warren Pa April 16 1918.
Advertisement on page 4 promotes General Hulings as a candidate for Congress in this district, outlining his platform and eligibility. The notice urges voters to consider his bid and emphasizes his public service record and qualifications.
Roy Bell of Company I 112th Regiment Camp Hancock arrived in Warren after an honorable discharge due to disability. He had spent time in the base hospital since December suffering from illnesses including pneumonia and diphtheria, with eye problems that prevented him from passing the front line medical exam.
Sallie and Henry Wright appeared before Justice Wheeler on Monday charged with maintaining a nuisance for erecting a fence on a roadway near Sugar Grove and allegedly placing dynamite beneath it. They waived preliminary hearing and were held for June court in 300 dollar bail.
It is unlikely that F Crull who attempted to kill his wife and shot himself will be tried. He remains on the Akley farm for six months with one lung said to be gone. District Attorney Eddy plans to review Crull's condition and report to the court.
The Liberty Loan parade in Youngsville drew many residents last Saturday. Led by the Youngsville band, the procession included numerous organizations with banners, G A R members in autos, and a Goddess of Liberty float with Elizabeth Lyons and H H McCain. Afterward, attendees gathered at the High School auditorium for Rev W E Staub’s address and the bond sale portion of the day.
The Times files an affidavit against C A Berger claiming he owes $5,000 for breach of contract. It alleges Berger hired as editor and reporter on February 8 1918 for a year and later refused to fulfill the agreement.
William Yeagle, a prominent Pleasant township farm owner, has been recommended for the Warren County farm manager post by the selecting committee. The decision, likely to be confirmed in Philadelphia, pairs Yeagle with George W. Campbell for men’s work and Harry Johnston for boys’ work. Yeagle’s Warren address is listed.
An established tea and coffee route seeks a live salesman to manage a permanent, well paying business. A small bond is required. Apply to Grand Union Tea Co at 12 Seneca St, Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Maj. F B Edwards of the Second Canadian mounted rifles recalls a brutal hand to hand clash at Sanctuary Woods. He notes German fear of bayonets and artillery support, claims 1 800 enemy casualties, and recounts a scene of four Prussians marching prisoners guarded by a Canadian with square toe shoes.
Rollin and Dorothy Bush of Locust Judge Monroe County Pa walk long daily distances to attend school. Rollin travels six miles each way to Locust High, while Dorothy walks four miles to reach her school. She missed only six days this winter, showing dedication to education despite hardship.
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