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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
5
W F Shaw long known in Warren sold his Atlantic City property the Iroquois Hotel for 145000. The item notes changing ownership and the sale price.
Postmaster Starling W. Waters of Warren died at North Warren hospital after a two day illness from heart trouble. Born May 4, 1848 in Warren, he served as prothonotary at age 22 and was postmaster since May 1897. Survived by wife Rosa mond Hall and three children Emery B Wilson H Myron. Funeral in Warren with Masonic rites at Oakland Cemetery.
Russell notes report A B Sunday School picnic held Saturday afternoon in C A Clark's store rooms. Russell L O T M met with business transacted. A birthday party followed honoring Edna Marsh with refreshments. Florence Meyer of Buffalo visited Mrs L L Chapman and left for home.
Auto Nelson returned home after a two week visit with his brother Charles. Edward Fosburg and family visited his wife's folks Sunday. Clendening school opened Monday with Miss Genevive Martin as teacher. Farmers have nearly finished baying in the area. G. H. Marsh of Warren visited his farm this week. QO. E. Headley conducted business in Russell on Monday.
Through the American legation at Athens the Bethlehem Steel company has secured Greek government contracts valued at 3 million dollars for armor plate guns six torpedo boats and ammunition.
Orie Whited, 58, a wealthy Minneapolis resident and Mason member, died at home from hydrophobia after four doctors failed to save him. The report notes his prominence in local Mason circles.
A historical note asserts Hawaii has no snakes or poisonous reptiles and bans their introduction. It mentions mosquitoes arriving by ship from Mexico about a century ago, underscoring island biosafety and legal protections.
Tattooing once universal in Persia has become rare among the elite and persists mainly among the lower classes. Women tattoo for protection from the evil eye to conceal blemishes or to treat ailments.
A list of property transfers in Warren County shows multiple buyers and sellers including Minnie E. Hegerty to Struthers Wells Co. for $1 and Carrie H. Davis to Marietta Siggins for $1,000. Other transfers range from $35.12 to $5,000 involving towns such as Warren Glade Mead Triumph Deerfield and Sheffield with entities including Warren Real Estate and Investment Co. and the Y M C A.
J Sherman Gray admitted to Sheriff White that he murdered Naomi Etta Mitch ell, 14, at North Carm el on July 24. He enticed her into woods, tied her hands, cut her throat, and later sought asylum in an insane asylum to receive a lighter sentence.
A compact quip explains a court of last resort as the ultimate legal authority. The remark plays on the phrase courting an old maid, delivered in a judge’s voice for humorous effect.
The Clarion State Normal School marks its twenty fifth birthday and graduates its largest class as the four year program goes into effect. Prospective students are urged to apply for entrance blanks to receive proper credits. Tuition is free for prospective teachers and other expenses are low. Catalogs available from Principal Harry M Shafer in Clarion Pennsylvania.
In Warren County Pennsylvania 1912 a divorce case William W. Jackson libellant vs Matilda Jackson respondent issues a subpoena alias return non est inventus. Respondent ordered to appear September 2 1912 at Warren Court House to answer the libellant's complaint and show cause why divorce should not be granted. Sheriff Henry Park issues notice dated July 26 1912 with August 14 15 22 dates listed.
Carrie Donaldson libellant vs Victor Donaldson respondent. Subpoena and alias subpoena returned non est inventus. Court in Warren Pa on first Monday in Sept 1912 to answer complaint per July 25 filing.
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