War Stories From Front Lines In Confession Style
Soldiers recall daring acts behind enemy lines during combat. One says he targeted a Bowie airman with a rifle and forced surrender after a radio warning. Another describes disabling and capturing an enemy gun crew. A third claims running a limousine to headquarters and delivering a Reichstag message to a commander. The fourth claims improvised aerial spirals never came down.
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Bowie
Reichstag
P. A
Estate of Peter Erickson Deceased Hearing Notice
Notice of filed and confirmed account of Seth M Vistrand administrator of the estate. The court of War ren County will hear the discharge petition on September 1, 1919 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties may attend and be heard. Seth M Vistrand administrator dated July 15 1914.
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Seth M.vistrand
Warren County
Seth M. Vistrand
Seth M. Wistrand
Peter Ericson
Editorial In News Roles Shifts In Warren Chronicle Folds
C M Wagner former editor of the Warren Chronicle now inactive continues on the editorial staff of the Titusville Herald, joining its newsroom after the Chronicle ceased publication.
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C. M. Wagner
Warren Chronicle
Titusville Herald
Divorce Sheriff Muir Serves Subpoena in Wesley Divorce
Subpoena in a divorce case was served by Sheriff Muir on John J. Wesley of Youngsville. The action is brought by his wife, Mrs. Carabelle Wesley, as libellant.
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Muir
John J. Wesley
Youngsville
Carabelle Wesley
Reno McClen Rapid Health Improvement Amid TB Battle
Reno McClen now in Albuquerque New Mexico is reported to be rapidly improving in health while suffering from tuberculosis. His mother Mrs George McClen recently arrived for a visit and relays the news about his condition.
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Reno McClen
Albuquerque, N. M
George McClen
Warren School Reopens September 2
Warren schools will open on September 2 as construction and preparations continue. Janitors labored during the summer to ready buildings with redecorations and repairs for the opening.
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Warren
No Supervisor Named in Seventeenth District Census
The seventeenth district covering Warren Elk Forest Mercer and Venango counties has no census supervisor appointed yet. No appointment listed for Warren county within the district.
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Pennsylvania
Warren County
Warren, Elk, Forest
Mercer
Venango
Notice to Warren County Candidates for Primary Ballot
County Clerk Addison White requests all candidates in Warren County to send their names before August 19 to be printed on the official primary ballot. Printed names are preferred for accuracy and safety over handwritten ones.
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Addison White
Warren County
Strand Theatre Opens in Warren With Large Audience
The Strand Theatre in Warren formally opened its doors Thursday evening to one of the largest moving picture audiences in the city. Assistant Manager Frank Frazisty of the Strand Amusement Company arranged the opening, which drew warm applause for the theatre's beauty.
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Warren
Politics warming up in Warren County
Warren County faces a busy election with a new county board up for grabs. Republican candidates include A. C. Mook seeking a fourth term and W. W. Muir for sheriff. Democrats nominate H. M. Ridelsperger Mac Olney and John Hartman.
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Warren County
Board of County Commissioners
A. C. Mook
E. M. Lowe
Robert Herspool
Sugar Grove
James Perks
W. D. Ward
Warren
H. M. Ridelsperger
Stoneham
Mac Olney
Glade
John Hartman
W. W. Muir
George DeForest
Eric Munson
Company I
France
Andrew Black
Addison White
H. A. Fuellhart
Tidioute
Ralph Summerton
Narrow escape as Pennsylvania Flyer avoids river wreck at Otts Siding
The heavy Pennsylvania Railroad Flyer delayed at Otts Siding after bolts on fish plates were cut, causing engineers to stay on the rails. Engineer Cad Metzgar halted the engine, keeping the train from plunging into the nearby river, and the wrecker later returned the locomotive to the track before continuing to its destination.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Ott’s Siding
Cad Metzgar
Allegeheny
Metzgar
Gasoline car on Youngsville line promises better service
A gasoline powered car purchased by the line operator will replace the rebuilt White automobile on the Youngsville to Sugar Grove route. The new car, resembling a street car and operated by one man, will begin regular trips Monday after arriving from Corry via the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Youngsville
Sugar Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Columbus
Stock Judging Contest for Warren County Youths
A stock judging contest for Warren County youths aged 10 to 18 will be held at the Warren County Fair Grounds on Wednesday September 3. The event is run by the Warren County Farm Bureau and the Warren County Sunday School Association with prizes for both boys and girls. Registration at the Farm Bureau office grants a free fair pass.
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Warren County Fair
Warren County
Warren County Farm Bureau
Warren County Sunday School Association
Farm Bureau
The
Fair Association
Former Warren Taxi Driver Wounded in Argonne
Edward Nelson, once a Warren taxicab driver, is on a three week furlough from Masters hospitals after serving with drafted men in the Argonne. He lost a foot from a one pounder shell and suffered shrapnel injuries to the nose. Nelson will receive an artificial limb and complete a telegraphy course to seek steadier work.
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Edward Nelson
Masteyn
Tang
Warren
Argonne
Sheffield Plans Labor Day Welcome Home Parade
Sheffield will stage a grand welcome home celebration on Labor Day for its World War servicemen. The town aims to mobilize over 300 veterans with a large military parade and additional features, as committees work to include every township soldier in the events.
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Sheffield
Boy Escaped Institution Returned Home on Ill Mother’s Sickeness
Probation officer Thad Reig picked up Warren boy Gilbert Brown from George Junior Republic Institution of Reform. Judge Hinckley released him after hearing the case as he ran away due to his ill mother. He will return before the judge for further arrangements regarding return to the George institution.
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Thad Reig
Warren
Gilbert Brown
George Junior Republic Institution of Reform
Fishermen Fined for Spearing in Conewango Incident
D. H. Gregory M. Lewis and L. J. Sadler of Russell were fined $20 plus costs for spearing fish in the Conewango River. The incident occurred recently and the trio faced penalties under game laws.
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D. H. Gregory
M. Lewis
L. J. Sadler
Russell
Conewango
Condition of water discussed by council
Warren town council focused on water quality troubles, with complaints filed to the Public Service Commission seeking changes. A reform department letter from the Women’s Club cites the water as abhorrent in taste and odor, while the council notes the source remains unchanged and pledges a conduit across the new bridge.
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Warren
Public Service Commission
D. A. Arird
Ported
Reform Department
The
Womens’ Club
S. E. Walker
J. P. Rogers
J. W. Kitchen
E. R. Allen
Willis Cowan
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Futurist Exhibit Draws Kansas City Visitor
A Kansas City youth visiting a cousin in New York attended a futurist painting and sculpture exhibition. He stayed silent during the viewing and the afterward discussion, finally declaring he has two hundred interests in the new movement.
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New York City
Kansas City
Sasa City
Erie
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Peter Erickson
Elkhart
Ind
Titusville
Sixteenth
National Guard
New Nations Guard
Existance
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Youngsville Line
Sugar Grove and
Eddie Nelson
Ana
Kopi
Henry
Pha
Warren Savings Bank
Stere
Foster Seal
Eureka
Pickett
Hdw
SHINE
Napstir Co
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Chicago
Napstir
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