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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a cure to flush clogged kidneys and ease backache and bladder disorders. It recommends four ounces daily in water before breakfast, claiming the drink neutralizes urine acids and stimulates kidney activity. A local druggist notes many buyers seek it for kidney trouble.
A grandmother’s hair was darkened and restored to natural color with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Advertised as easy to apply with a comb or brush, the remedy claims to darken gray hair by morning and maintain a glossy look.
A patent remedy called Hamburg Breast Tea or Hamburger Brust Thee is advertised for curing colds. Users mix a tablespoonful with boiling water, drink a cupful during the day, and before bed. The remedy claims to open skin pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and break a cold. It is described as inexpensive, vegetable, safe, and harmless.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism. It claims rapid relief by rubbing the oil on tender spots to ease pain, stiffness, sciatica, lumbago, and neuralgia, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores.
If your nostrils are clogged and your head stuffed Ely's Cream Balm offers instant relief. A small antiseptic cream inserted into the nostrils soothes inflamed membranes and clears passages for easier breathing with repeated use.
The list names jurors drawn for the grand jury including Bright Thomas lineman Mead ord McNett C L painter Clarendon Church F F farmer Freehold Ist Driscoll J Tr clerk Sheffield 1st Winger W W producer Warren 1st ward Freeman M M retired South West 2nd 72 Hale W C merchant Pine Grove 1st Werle C A bricklayer Warren Cody A S agent Sugar Grove Boro Grandquist Oscar laborer Warren 6th 2nd Schimmelfeng T L producer Clarendon Burnett J W laborer Eldred Brown Philip farmer Spring Creek 3rd Dixon Jay J laborer Warren 6th 2nd Mead R G farmer Brokenstraw Gay Carlton E clerk Warren Kehrlie Frank laborer Warren Hagle Frank farmer Pittsfield John Alfred laborer Warren 6th 2nd Dibble Henry salesman Warren 7th Bell H F tinman Warren 1st Angwood John carpenter Warren Kinnear Leslie merchant Tid ioute Elder Wm laborer Warren 6th
A long line of names with occupations and home districts including farmers, laborers, merchants, bookkeepers, and clerks. Each entry notes surname given name occupation and town or ward such as Warren Mead Sugar Grove Sheffield Columbus Two Eldred Farming ton Pine Grove Warren Youngsville Deerfield Bear Lake and other locales.
W R Warren a Sugar Grove farmer, John Hammond a Mead Station motorman, and Louis E Ecklund a carpenter are named in the sparse local notice. No further details clarify their roles or the event surrounding Warren sixth first street references.
The Warren County Bar Association votes unanimously to offer free legal help to exemption boards and applicants, stating lawyers will assist with affidavits and factual submissions as a public duty, not for personal profit, to ensure fair administration of the draft act.
The Pasadena draft pool lists men with fortunes totaling over $100 million. Named individuals include Lowell McAdams a banker with $7 to $9 million. Leroy Reidman a former Stanford coxswain and banker. Leroy Linnard son of hotel manager D M Linnard with over $10 million. Thaddeus Updegriff a social leader with $10 to $15 million. John Coulston with the American ambulance corps in France. and Donald Daniels a Berkeley aviation student whose wealth cannot be carried into flight.
Notice states that at a September 25 1916 meeting of all members in Warren Pennsylvania the Mutual Refining Company Limited unanimously resolved to dissolve and wind up its affairs under the 1874 Act and publish the dissolution notice. The notice period runs from August 2 to September 6.
A court summons directs the defendant to appear in Warren Pennsylvania at the Court of Common Pleas on the first Monday in September to answer a divorce complaint by the libellant. Sheriff GEO A. W. DeForest posts the notice in Warren with attorney D A Arird listed.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County Pennsylvania I will expose to public sale at 609 Water Street Warren on a specific date. The sale is conducted under court authority to satisfy claims or debts as directed by the order.
The main entrance of the Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City will receive the world’s largest two piece bronze door within weeks. Weighing heavily and costing $10,000, the door is described as the heaviest and largest of its kind.
A thief took a sheet and bedspread from Miss Jennie B. Hartman in Catawissa Pennsylvania. The thief had the items ironed and later returned them to the family wash.
Paris July 26 Captain Armand de Bourmont commander of heavy artillery at Verdun was killed at the front He was a son in law of Baron Denys Cocchin the under secretary of the foreign office handling blockade questions
Notice states that on August 24 1917 at 11 A M an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania for incorporation of Levi Smith Refining Company to refine crude oleum and handle its products. Applicants include C D Blair Red Hatton J Roy Thompson H Ff Heilman and E H Lampe with E H Beschlin as solicitor. Aug 29-16-23
Legal notice outlines two land parcels in Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania. The first parcel runs along Water Street and Sixth Street with specified boundary lines and a 20 foot alley to East Street. The second parcel fronts East Water Street and Lot No. 10 with an alley center line. The properties were assigned to Laura A. Sweeting via William R. Sweeting and are described in Deed Books 86 pages 257 and 259. Guardian Karl A Krantz notes a two story frame dwelling on the premises and a cash consideration on confirmation. July 12 19 26 Aug 2.
Members of Superior Oil Works Limited meet in Warren on a September 1916 date to unanimously resolve dissolution and wind up affairs under the 1874 Act, with property distribution and publication of dissolution notice as required.
The Board of Directors calls a special meeting of stockholders at the company general office in Warren Borough Pennsylvania at 10 o clock A M on August 15 1917 to vote on an increase of the capital stock. E A Arnold secretary Alexander Clark solicitors. notices dated June 7 14 21 28 July 5 12 19 26 Aug 2 9.
Henry H Bassett announces candidacy for Warren County Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans Court. He submits to the voters at the coming primary and asks for support and votes.
The Warren Mail announces Charles A. Clark of Pine Grove township as a candidate for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts, Debbie to the decision of the Republican primaries in September next.
Sheriff announces George A. W. De Forest of Warren as the Republican primary candidate for Warren County Sheriff to be decided in September elections.
Peter E. Nelson announces his candidacy for District Attorney of Warren County subject to September primaries. He pledges to seek the office through the Republican process and asks GOP voters for support.
District Attorney candidate Karl A. Krantz announces his bid for the Warren County office in Pennsylvania. He notes his 1913 defeat and asks for Republican primary support in September, pledging to perform duties efficiently if elected.
A. W. Mumford announces candidacy for the office of Associate Judge of Warren County as a non partisan nominee in the upcoming primaries on September 18 1917. The statement emphasizes deference to citizens and impartial service.
A Cincinnati inventor touts freezone, a cheap ether compound, as a quick cure for corns. A few drops dry the corn root so it can be lifted out, with minimal irritation to surrounding tissue. Clip the note to try the method and avoid infection from improper corn care.
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