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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
3
A World War II era column depicts a Y M C A helper answering reader questions while handling tasks, joking about mail, currency, and stamps. The piece uses colorful slang to critique wartime behavior and service details with playful, blunt humor.
M. J. McDonough of Fall River returns home with the black cat after Sergeant S. Pearlin at the Providence Marines recruiting station refused to admit him with the animal. The husky youth said he feared rats in trenches and would enlist only with the cat.
At a Democratic County Committee meeting in Warren on Tuesday J W Elliot was re elected county chairman indicating continuity in party leadership and local governance.
Only three of the 1918 registrants given physical examinations at Warren on Wednesday were rejected.
Mrs. Geo DeForest will continue the insurance business of her late husband at the old Penn Avenue location, West.
The Grocerteria on the East Side, owned by W. B. Atchison, was shut Tuesday by the sheriff at the suit of the Smith Horton Company. The claim totals about $600.
A Grand Valley man was arrested Monday and taken before Justice Plumer Mead at Youngsville, charged with a breach of the smallpox quarantine regulations there.
A cow owned by P. J. Huck of Farmington township was struck and killed by lightning Sunday afternoon. The bolt traveled along the cow’s back to a rear leg and to the ground, singeing her hair.
Mrs Mamie DeLong of Warren and William C Black of Union City wed Friday August 2 at the Webb home in Maple Place. The Rev L L Swisher officiated and the couple will reside in Union City.
Miss Alice Garber of Grand Valley and Leon Mitchell of Spring Creek wed Friday afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage officiated by Rev. L L Swisher. Attendants were Miss Sarah Mitchell and William Garber. The couple will reside in Spring Creek.
Warren Bakery remains closed until Sept 1 by order of Food Administrator Todd after a flour shortage claim. The administrator said flour would not have been supplied had an application been made, and the shutdown was not due to lack of warrant.
Edward Norris of Erie died at General Hospital Friday after an auto crash Thursday evening above North Warren. Two women and another man in the party were treated and sent home. Coroner Chapman and Patrolman Olsen ruled speed likely caused the collision and an inquest may be held.
At a K. O. T. M meeting on Monday evening J. F. Kertcher was chosen to succeed the late George DeForest who died recently.
E. L. Foster after eleven years in Clarendon's hardware trade sells his business to M. C. McNulty & Son and moves to a position in Erie.
Warren County will send fifty men to Camp Wadsworth in South Carolina for training. The group departs Warren Friday at 9 a.m. via the Pennsylvania railroad.
John Glans of Kellerville is the third member of Company I reported killed in action in France. Eleven others are hospitalised wounded and five are missing. George Cramer of Lander is among the severely wounded.
An automobile owned by B. G. Lewton containing Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Kennett and several others caught fire near Russell on Wednesday. The occupants extinguished the blaze and the car sustained only minor damage.
The monthly Oil City Derrick notes 179 wells completed in New York and Pa counties Elk McKean Warren Forest Venango Clarion Jefferson Butler in July, up 14 from June. New production reached 349 barrels, up 105. Fifteen dry holes and nine gas wells were reported, with failures up two and gas wells down six. Most districts improved except Middle Field and Butler. Coroner L E Chapman called a jury to probe Edward Norris's death after a highway crash near North. The body was moved to Kane then returned for inquest. Norris's parents may seek damages from the Kane driver.
Louis J. Betts and family from Warren Ohio with Mrs. Grindley were struck by a slowly moving train on Pennsylvania crossing. The Buick stalled on track 900 from Buffalo Tuesday. All occupants were thrown clear. Mrs Grindley suffered a cut above the eye and bruises others escaped with minor injuries. They were treated at Oil City hospital. Mrs Grindley left for home Wednesday morning. Front end of the car was badly damaged.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 20 June Term 1918 Robert J. Clawson libellant versus Helen G. Clawson respondent. Subpoena returns non est inventus and the respondent is ordered to appear in Warren Pa court on the first Monday in August the 5th to answer the complaint and show cause why alimony from the bonds of matrimony should not be granted. attorney GEO A W DeForest issues July 2 1918.
The Clarion State Normal School invites men and women to train for public school service. Completing the full course grants a life Pennsylvania teaching certificate. Short courses offered during the year to support current needs. Free tuition. board and room at cost. Fall term opens September 10. For details, address.
Notice from Guardian of Carl B. Rote states intent to apply to the Orphans Court of Warren County on September 2, 1918 at 10:00 a.m. for discharge from duties as guardian of the ward. Dated January 25, 1918. Wm. J. Keery, Guardian. Published three times with advertisement today and results tomorrow.
A severe storm Sunday evening struck the northeastern county causing extensive damage to crops orchards and telephone lines. In Russell Akeley and Corydon hail battered fields and gardens resulting in several thousand dollars in losses.
A Sunday drive ended in tragedy when Elmer Maxson and Arthur Halford of Wrightsville and Harold Wood of Corry were in a car wreck at Britton Run. Maxson died Sunday night from internal injuries after being buried under the car. Wood suffered heavy bruises and Halford had a broken arm.
The Warren Mail invites readers to contribute by sending letters from their town. If a local area lacks representation, the paper calls on a bright young person to write in weekly and share news, views, and community happenings.
The article notes collar and cuff styling rising in wartime as a practical yet elegant feature. It contrasts elaborate options for the wealthy with affordable sets for working women and office girls. Two shown designs include poplin stitched sets and a delicate organdie scalloped pair attached to a net guimpe.
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