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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
1
Small accounts and large ones are welcome here. Open an account to save money and keep it safe from theft. The habit of saving fosters thrift, economy, discipline, and a grasp of business principles essential to success.
A bank commits to always provide courtesy in all business matters and offers extensive services to new clients seeking safe, strong banking relations.
On December 9 prices for Pennsylvania Mercer black Corning New Castle and Cabell oils declined five cents per barrel. The report notes a 32 percent drop in idle cars over the month, signaling improving prosperity.
Clarence Hawke returns from Yale for holidays while T. W. McNett remains home with critical condition. Belle Valentine travels to Philadelphia. Dr. Siler attended Amanda Ohio for his brother's death. Armory dedication planned next month. Local skating crowds enjoy river and rink events. Engagement announced between Violetta Edwards and Joseph L. Martin. Huss guests of Judge Lindsay. snowless sleighing. Jacobson plant adds 65 by 140 foot brick addition. Overcoat stolen at roller rink, recovered next day. Woodard rink opens with strong turnout. Morris Lott and Trushell depart for Florida. Morris to Lake Helen all winter. Effie G. Akeley visits, Lena McCray to New York, Philadelphia. Odd Fellows host Grand Valley and Youngsville Jan 4 with first degree and banquet. Trinity Memorial parish house sales raise funds. Forest County wild lands sale nets 3 dollars per acre with oil and gas rights reserved.
Martin Bly formerly of Weldbank died Thursday evening at age 43. He is survived by two brothers and one sister living near Pittsburg.
Mrs Euge Scofield died at 6 30 this morning at the family home near Maple Springs aged 54.She leaves a husband one son Raymond and one daughter Hallie a mother Mrs Mary Cowden of Dewittville five brothers and one sister.She had lived in Ellery all her life and was an invalid for over a year with devoted family care.The funeral was held at 1 pm Saturday from the family home.
Knights of Columbus held a Thursday meeting on Liberty street and elected 1910 officers including Chaplain Rev. Father Chas Gleason Grand Knight Joseph Arson Deputy Grand Knight George Hesch Financial Secretary George McAnerney Recording Secretary Patrick Hassett Treasurer Clarence Mangan Chancellor Charles Dietch Warden John Jones Inside Guard Leo Rowan Outside Guard Andrew Slattery Lecturer Andrew Meehan
Court opened Saturday with a verdict in the riot case of not guilty but pay the costs, about $11.47 per case. The session moved to Commonwealth versus Charles Pinskey, charged with receiving stolen goods. Reynolds pleaded guilty earlier to stealing brass from Knabb barrel works and selling it to Pinskey. Pinskey was found guilty.
The Warren National Bank showcases a fine window display of foreign gold and bank notes from France Germany England Switzerland Sweden Denmark Norway Italy Greece Russia and Japan. The exhibit attracts considerable attention drawing past residents and curious locals alike.
Ruth Helena Hastings aged 20, daughter of Mrs. Helena Hastings of Seneca avenue South Side, died Friday morning after a long illness with Brights disease at Emergency hospital. Born January 8, 1895, she was beloved by many and is survived by her mother and brother Fred of Warren. Funeral was held Monday.
Mrs Louise White died in Buffalo on December 7 after several weeks of illness. Born July 4, 1873, she was married in 1900 to Robert White. She leaves her husband, a daughter, a father, four brothers Fred August George and Godfrey Wentz, and a sister Mrs B R Owens. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM at the family residence on Quaker Hill.
Carl O. T. Walin of Warren Pennsylvania and Miss Flossie May Felber of 107 East Front street were wed Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev. B A Ginader of the First Methodist Episcopal church officiated.
Miss Pearl Schuler hosted a towel shower Thursday night for Anna Van Ord ahead of her upcoming marriage to Merle Crosby. Guests enjoyed a social evening and refreshments before departing late.
Alfred L. Hamilton of North Warren and Nellie E. Leslie of Bradford Pa were married Wednesday evening December Sth at the Presbyterian manse by Rev T W Pearson. Hamilton is employed at the State Hospital.
A supplementary car was placed on the Shef field trolley line last Saturday, increasing capacity or service for the route. The move expands operations with no reported incidents or disruptions.
The forty eighth annual Warren County Teachers Institute opens Monday at 1 30 pm at the Court House Warren with the county superintendent presiding. The program spans Monday through Friday with devotional exercises lectures on geography leadership reading and moral development music and evening lectures by local and visiting educators and visitors.
Jamestown Mayor S. A. Carlson spoke on municipal governance and ownership at a Y M C A event held Tuesday evening. Rev. Carl Jacobson presided and G. C. Swanson introduced the speaker for the session under the Warren Swedish National Society.
Classified notice seeking a good milker and a wife to manage the dairy house and utensils. House and garden provided, meals for workers, strong references required. Apply to Mrs. Thomas Newworp, 12 9 21 Irvine Warren Co Pa.
Successful term concludes at Edinboro Normal. Winter session begins December 28, 1909. Students urged to write for catalogues. John F. Bicker, Principal.
George Darsie McGrew 81 early coal and oil operator and Disciples of Christ member dies at 1863 Clayton Ave North Side Pittsburgh. Survived by wife 76 and eight children led by Dr R L McGrew Julia James Edward John Louise and Mrs A R Hamilton plus William all of Pittsburgh and Warren County. Brothers and sisters listed.
The Sweden Valley ice mine owned by John Dodd shows cracked sides and a sunken bottom since cold weather began. Locals report a large cavern may lie beneath, prompting talk of an extensive investigation. Thousands have visited the mine since opening.
Nellie Traver of Frewsburg died December 12 1909 from heart trouble at her home aged about 14. She leaves mother Rosetta Traver, brother James Traver of Frewsburg, and sister Mrs Charles MacNeal of Barnes Pa. Funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 2 PM.
Warren D A R members entertained Tidioute Chapter at the Y M C A parlors with luncheon in the north room for 50. Regent Mrs Cumings opened the meeting after musical numbers and a reading on Massey Harbin. Organizers seek Revolutionary soldier graves data for a May monument.
The Rev. Willard Robinson died at his Frewsburg home on December 9 at age 71. He would have turned 72 on December 20 and had mailed invitations for a birthday party. Survived by wife Lottie a daughter Mrs A C Landquest of Denver Col and two sons Edmund and Adelbert of Frewsburg. He had been a U B church conference member for 41 years and will be buried after a Saturday funeral at 2 PM at the U B church.
November hospital activity shows patients in care on the first day and numerous admissions and discharges. Levi Smith departed Monday evening for San Francisco, California.
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