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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
5
Burglars broke into three Franklin residences last Wednesday. They stole about $600 in jewelry from Charles M. Hulin’s home and ate a meal at S. B. Brady’s residence before fleeing.
Titusville residents react to Frank Woodard's parole from Western Penitentiary for the 1859 killing of Daniel McGrath, the town's police chief. Woodard has served one third of his 34 year sentence, but supporters of the slain chief seek to block the release.
The Attorney General on behalf of the Department of Health sues the Borough of Coudersport for 145000 alleging failure to stop discharging sewage into a stream draining into the Allegheny. The suit seeks 500 dollars and 50 dollars a day penalties, the largest sum in similar actions.
An Oil City woman was doused when city workmen repairing a fire hydrant turned on water full force. Mud covered her new tailored white suit and plumed hat, forcing her to return home. Her husband, a practical businessman, submitted a bill for the ruined clothing and expects council to settle without dispute.
Congressman Willis J. Hulings reports pension awards for his district. Cyrus S. Mark of Polk receives 25 dollars per month from May 19, 1915. Mrs. Rosanna Farrell of West Middlesex 12 dollars plus accrued pension. Samuel Dunham of Sharpsville 30 dollars. Lyman F. Downing of Russell 19.50 from September 3, 1913. Samuel Blaney of Oil City 24 dollars from August 12, 1913. Mrs. Helen Gorton of Clarendon 12 dollars plus accrued pension. Charles C. Van Giesen, President, 25 dollars from August 6, 1913.
W R Gibson of Centerville Crawford county praises a Jersey cow for high milk and butter output. From April 23 to November 10 she produced 4284 pounds of butter sold to a cooperative creamery for 64.92 dollars, plus 8 dollars from veal calf sales. The cow provided all milk and cream for the family and has required only two quarts of meal daily. Purchased at two weeks old, she is now eight years old and has had no special care.
The Warren Democratic Party backs a candidate for postmaster if they unite on a fit choice, amid rumors of Ed Allen’s Republican hold. Names discussed include W. H. Houghtaling George McKinney T. B. Clawson and T. L. Hampson as possible contenders.
Judge Bouton of McKean county court bans door checks by Kane playhouse managers that offered turkey drawing chances. He held the turkey giveaway violates the law and makes the theater manager liable.
Meadville Chamber of Commerce studies a plan to lower living costs by recruiting Swedes, skilled farmers and gardeners, to cultivate the idle land around Meadville. A representative will travel to Sweden to present the offer and learn farming techniques.
Ryan & Co of Coudersport Pa hold the contract for the new macadam road in Farmington township. They are completing preliminary tasks this fall using favorable weather to place material on the ground and gear up for an early spring start. They have teams drawing stone for the Telford base to speed the project to completion. Public Towel Barred. The public towel is banned in Pennsylvania. Advisory Board rules prohibit common towels drinking cups and barber brushes used on customers and require eating utensils to be thoroughly cleaned after each use. For Income Tax. The 23rd district collector will provide blank forms for those required to file under the new federal income tax law. For year ending December 31 1913 returns are due March 1 1914. Those with net income of 2000 or more must file. Exemptions may be listed on the return.
Democrats in Warren gathered with delegates from the Fourth division led by James G. Paul of McKean county to endorse Wilson administration and Baltimore platform. A blizzard tail end brought sudden drop from 55 to 22 degrees with NW winds and icy roads.
John Christey a respected Tidioute resident aged about 52 died at Emergency hospital Warren from blood poisoning spreading from throat He served as police officer here for twelve years He is survived by his wife two sons Edward and William and a daughter Mrs Peter McCoy five sisters and two brothers Body taken to Tidioute on the evening train
Elizabeth Sill Brown widow of Judge Rasselas Brown died after a weeks illness at her Mead township home near Rogers Mills about age 92. She was born February 16 1822 at Black Rock New York and lived in Warren most of her life. Survived by daughter Ada Partridge and sons George R and Epp E. Funeral held at home with Rev J W Smith officiating and burial at Oakland.
It is reported that C. W. Lyons a Corry grocer will be named mercantile appraiser for Erie county. Charles Keating of Corry is slated for Sealer of Weights and Measures. Both are Democrats. Cochner Thompson Nuptials. A quiet wedding occurred at the Bartsch home on Water street last Wednesday evening as Justin E. Cochner and Lenora E. Thompson wed, officiated by Rev. Norrie A. White.
Mr. Warner W. Beck of Lanning Hill and Miss Sophronia Jones of Yankee Bush wed December 8 1913 in Jamestown New York. Reverend E. Ogden of A M F church officiated. They will live on their newly purchased Lanning Hill farm from Frank Firth as friends wish them happiness.
Miss Louise Mathias daughter of L W Mathias formerly in charge of the cold storage department of the Smith Horton Company died at the family home in Erie last Wednesday morning at 5 30 after a severe diphtheria attack. The body was sent to Union City for placement in a receiving vault with services to be held later.
A Thursday afternoon tea at Mrs. Fred B. Eaton’s Prospect Street corner Pennsylvania Avenue hosted the Gen ral Joseph Warren Chapter D A R. Proceeds and donations aided a fund to forward to Continental Hall in Washington D C. A pleasing program delighted attendees.
Nels Anderson of Youngsville won multiple prizes at the Williamsport poultry show last week. His Single Comb Brown Leghorn coops earned first and third in cock erel, first and third pullet, and second and third hen. He also gained special mention for display of leghorns and won a $35 challenge cup for the best Leghorn mate.
Mrs M R Tmery hosted a novelty shower on Elm Street for Miss Mabel Marsh soon to wed Charles Gardiner of Erie. The Baker anniversary party in Pleasant drew forty three friends with ecards, chars, and china keepsakes. Western Pennsylvania delegates to the American Road Builders convention were named by Governor Tener. Humphrey House in Jamestown leased to Herbert S Bennet with plans for a building campaign on owned lots.
Poetic ad notes a spacious heated hen bungalow for a favored hen, with fresh eggs promised as the best. Price is 50c per dozen, presented in Washington Star style as a stylish, comfortable coop for a valued bird and guest-like care.
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