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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
5
Eight recruits left Warren on Thursday evening heading to Mt Gretna for training and expect to be issued gear and depart the mobilization camp within weeks for Texas.
The Warren Chamber of Commerce will mail a free automobile road map covering Pennsylvania and New York to any motorist who requests it. The offer highlights the chamber's community service and supports travelers in the region.
John Esperson a Denmark native and Warren County resident died Friday morning at his home near Lander from injuries after a colt kicked him Thursday afternoon. Meantime near Corry a car carrying Rev. H. C. Shaw and Rev. J. C. McDonald left the road Sunday, plunged into a ditch and overturned but the ministers were not hurt.
In Corry two strangers dined at a local restaurant then short changed the proprietor and fled town. Police pursued them, captured both, and jailed them. One inmate is described as a drug fiend and the other as an epileptic.
Coroner George A W DeForest of Warren County petitioned the governor for appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late W G Tate. the petition lists over a thousand names. Warren council vowed a thorough cleaning of alleys yards creek beds and river banks to improve sanitary conditions. Italian fined for shotgun possession near Cambridge Springs. gun confiscated and fines totaling 27.85 dollars imposed.
Two Pittsburgh camping party members were injured near Sylvan park on Chautauqua lake Tuesday night when their car left the road on a sharp turn and overturned in a ditch. Miss Agnes Lynch suffered a fractured jaw and James Lyle endured a broken collar bone and back injury.
Tidieute cutlery works resume operations with a new Baldwin Cutlery Company forming, employing about 27 men now and expected to grow before year end. Warren Refinery to adopt 8 hour shifts with pay unchanged, likely starting August 1. Fatal heat claim near Sheffield as George Flaugh dies near a spring. he was 55 and survived by a wife and two daughters. Mrs E W Sweeting raises funds to send regulation army knives to every member of Company I on the border, highlighting features and belt-suspension ring.
Corry Chautauqua guarantors posted a net loss of $2.50 but carried an existing 1915 balance of $5.70, leaving a $3.20 positive carry. The report notes some profit despite the margin. Olean man Thomas Hearons aged 84 died suddenly in his bathroom, suspected apoplexy amid heat. He had long worked for Standard Oil as a gunger.
Patrolman Willey, in plain clothes, made eleven arrests Monday night in a two hour span. Nine bicyclists riding on sidewalks faced prosecution while two motorists without lights were cited.
After nine years in Butler with work at Valvoline Oil Works E. Wolcott moves his family back to the city. They are staying at his mother in law and father in law’s Prospect Street home until a residence is found.
E S Lindsey an attorney and former Assembly member has been engaged to deliver the Labor Day address at Warren's celebration. He is described as a friend of laborers and a deep thinker whose remarks are expected to be the day's feature.
A brush fire on Horton Crary farm near Sheffield burned from Wednesday afternoon until Friday, consuming several acres and one oil derrick. Clouds of smoke were seen from town as wind carried embers. cause undetermined. In a separate incident a woman shoplifter at Lester Shoe Company was stopped at the door with unpaid shoes.
United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania officers report approval of a request to stock Conewango and Allegheny rivers with sixty gallons of bass fry from U S hatcheries. Warren County streams will also receive trout fingerlings and sunfish fry to improve fishing over three years.
The premium list for the Warren County Fair set for September 5 to 8 is issued. Efforts aim to make the fair larger and better with costly amusements, liberal prizes, and special features. The livestock exhibit will be among the largest in Warren County, with R T Jones managing the horse show and ensuring stalls and new shed are occupied with pure bred stock. Bear Lake man jailed after assaulting employee at Spring Creek Township crime case. Earl Farnham of Bear Lake, held for September criminal term, assaulted his former employer Oliver Clark after being dismissed, raising fears in the Clark household. Mae Peterson, daughter of John Peterson, was struck by a Ludlow driver while crossing near Parker and Pennsylvania avenues, sustaining a sprained ankle and minor wrist injury. she was taken to George Ayres’ home for medical attention.
William Daley of this city, a member of Company I, 16th Regiment, N G, faces trial by a general court martial board on desertion. He returned to camp voluntarily last Friday after being absent since July 12, and was remanded to the guard house as charges were to be preferred.
On Monday evening August 7 1916 a humane society was formed at the High School. Supt Adams was elected chairman Miss Laury Smith spoke on the movement its growth locally and abroad and the first Protective Society for Children was said to have started from this movement Laura Smith was elected president Adams vice president and Mrs J K Weaver secretary treasurer Membership fees were set at fifty cents for adults and twenty five cents for minors.
Information from the field reports several promotions and changes in Company I. Corporal Frank Schmoker is promoted to sergeant while privates William Martin Fred L Magee Ralph N are named corporals. John Keating and Edgar Preston Thomas are mounted scouts. Harry J Briggs Oliver Summerton Roy Graham and John Schoop move to the machine gun company.
Willard Ash aged about 42 residing near Chandlers Valley was jailed on Tuesday for assault and battery against his stepmother Mrs Jennie Ash. The incident occurred Monday afternoon at farmer Bates's home near Youngsville where she worked as housekeeper. Ash had a prior similar conviction and served time in the western penitentiary, with release about a year ago.
Adolph Lindmark, 35, a Denmark native and Hammond Iron Works employee, drowned after a 50 cent wager to stay underwater ten minutes. He swam 200 feet and failed to surface in Allegheny River. Friends recovered his body near the opposite bank. bruises suggest impact with river bottom and possible suffocation.
Buffalo Bill and the 101 Ranch bring a two performance display to Warren on Friday August 11. The act includes a Preparedness military spectacle with soldiers furloughed from the U S Army and a frontier cavalry and cattle roundup. Shows are at 2 15 and 8 15 with a 10 30 parade through the town. Seats at Newell s Pharmacy.
Sutton Hill records a series of visits and travel plans. Rev E D Seell and wife return from Ohio. Mrs Frank Rudolph visits. Alfrey Sutton leaves for Cambridge Springs to work. Ed and Mrs Storer visit then move to Warren for work. Ray Storer heads to Meadville to work in a garage. Oleta Kitchen visits Florence Lynch. Rev H E Burnham plans farewell sermon August 15. local youths frequent Hammond Mill pond. Nora McChesney trips to Tidioute. Fred and Ray McChesney head to Pittsfield for work. Elzie Lynch seen on the hill.
J W Belknap, aged about 59, died Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm at Excelsior church with Rev Grimes of Titusville officiating. Interment followed in Vroman cemetery. Relatives from Kushequa Warren Youngsville Chaf Centreville Titusville Corry and other towns attended. He was born in the neighborhood fifty nine years ago last April and was the last surviving member of his father’s family.
Fashion notes describe taffeta frocks for young girls and older sisters. A green brown white checked model features a blouse jacket with a high waistline belt, gathered untrimmed skirt, and white linen collar and cuffs embroidered in green and brown.
August Flodine age 66 died Saturday evening from apoplexy after a fainting spell earlier in the day. A native of Sweden he lived in Warren for years and leaves a son in New York City and two sisters in Bradford and Sweden. He worked as a clerk in multiple Warren stores before retiring to 409 Third Ave. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM from Sol Peterson's residence.
Advertisement promotes a home school offering individualized care and high social religious moral tone with the best educational opportunities at the Clinton State Normal. Daily enrollment and fall term opening September 5 are noted. Correspondence directed to Amos P. Reese, Principal, for information.
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