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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
5
Everett Messerly, a monument maker, fell forty feet from a water tank on Saturday breaking both bones in his left leg but otherwise escaped serious injury. Joan O’Rourke, longtime Titusville resident, died at his West Spring Street home Saturday morning.
My and Mrs Elwood Lloyd of Mayville reached Pittsburgh last Thursday after two weeks on the river. They had hoped to reach Pittsburgh in a week and faced delays as they neared the city. Derrick's Oil Report for November notes 466 wells completed with 3599 barrels of new production daily and 58 gas wells and 84 dry holes. At month end 614 rigs and drilling wells were active amid rising oil prices. A complete schedule of guard inspection dates for the 16th Regiment N G P lists locations including Oil City Butler Corry Meadville Erie Warren and more with dates in January and February.
Joseph Martin aged 78 a long-time Tidioute resident died at his home after a summer illness. Born in Maitland England he moved to the United States at 21 and came to Tidioute 50 years ago where he built a wagon hub factory becoming a noted local manufacturer. He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter. Irene Anderson Brings Bear Hunt Glory to Kinzua Valley sixteen year old Irene shot a bear near Morrison after her brother wounded it first. The Warren County Breeders Association held its annual meeting and institute in Grange Hall Lander with about 75 farmers attending to hear farming experts and discuss county livestock progress. The meeting revived interest in the association as a lasting county fixture.
Frederick Palmer, correspondent of all wars since leaving Allegheny College in 1892, received a bachelor of arts degree at Ford Chapel, conferred last June while he was at the front with the allies.
Donald McAlpin, the young Warren newspaper man who left in November to search for buried treasure of the Incas, has reached Colon. He will outfit there and then travel down the west coast of South America to Ecuador before striking into the interior.
Fire at Bear Lake discovered about 1 50 Wednesday morning in William Evans general store destroying three buildings. Total loss over 10000 with Evans store and building at 6000 insured 1600 and G G Carter dwelling at 3000. Allen's barber shop owned by Evans also damaged. Origin of the fire unknown.
Mrs. E. C. Knupp of Warren appointed administratrix of Ernest N. Waters estate. He died suddenly in Arizona. Heirs are C. F. Waters of Corry and Mrs. Knupp. They will meet the appraisers in Jamestown on Thursday December 16 for property division.
Martin Nelson, who escaped from Warren County jail and was recaptured, was fined $10 and given three months in jail on the original charge of obtaining $5 under false pretenses. Nelson said he expected about fifteen years when sentenced. He offered no defense. Nearly 300 new Y M C A members were secured in a five day campaign ending Saturday night. Team No. 10, captained by Paul Coe, led with 389 points. final counts favored Coe over Newmaker.
The job department is renowned for producing circulars that win customers through attractive design. Our printed notices are praised for style and effectiveness, delivering strong returns by drawing in business opportunities.
John Mattison was arrested on Saturday charged with disturbing the peace. He failed to post a $100 bond and was remanded to the County jail. Domestic troubles were given as the cause of the action.
Laura Dixon aged 72 toppled from her chair while dining at the State Hospital last Thursday. Coroner DeForest ruled death due to chronic heart trouble. Dixon had been a patient for two years and was under treatment in the eighth ward. Body sent to Bradford for burial.
At Akeley last Thursday Farm Agent Reist addressed farmers in Grange Hall with about forty in attendance on fertilizer use. In the afternoon A A Borland of State College and Reist spoke on balanced rations in Corydon. They went to Columbus Friday and visited Lottsville and Sugar Grove on Saturday.
Myron Root of Tidioute fractured his hip Tuesday evening after slipping on an icy sidewalk while returning from town. He is staying with his cousin Mrs. Julia Jones and is resting comfortably with plans to recover. Root is noted for his gentle manner and public talks to country school children about the flag.
J. P. Jefferson of Warren will marry Mrs. William G. Trunkey of Franklin, Pa., in Santa Barbara California today. Jefferson is tied to Struthers-Wells Iron Works and the Pennsylvania Gas Company among others. Trunkey, widow of Will Trunkey, is said to be one of Venango County’s most charming women.
War correspondent Frederick Palmer, visiting for two months, spoke at Eagles Hall in Jamestown after a complimentary dinner in his honor. He said Allies including England and Russia have not reached full power, Germany is weakening, Russia will be stronger next spring, and peace talks are weak with Ford's mission folly.
The message urges quick holiday purchases for relatives and close friends, including subscriptions to local papers, greeting cards, and gifts from carpet, furniture, drug stores, groceries, photography studios, and jewelry stores to secure selections before Christmas. It notes time is short once festive bells begin.
County figures show the Orazio Vella murder trial cost about $800. Most expenses paid to sixty jurors impanelled but unused. An additional $101.02 covered bringing Roy Hockenberry to testify, a sheriff delivery for nonappearance. He later disputed the rail fare and faced a $30 debt and witness fee claim.
Seventeen women were among 2,648 holders of hunters licenses issued in Warren county last season. Names include Mrs. Jennie Darling of Warren, Mrs. H. C. Funk of Corydon, Miss Mildred Hamilton of Corydon, Mrs. R. G. Chapel of Warren, Allie Cady of Pittsfield, Mrs. Ben George of Sheffield, Mrs. Earl Krantz of Pittsfield, Mrs. W. H. Hay of Youngsville, Mrs. H. Weldbank Kightlinger, Mrs. Ed Muir of Warren, Miss Laura Mead of Sheffield, Mrs. Rex M. Pratt of Warren, Mrs. M. J. Putnam of Warren, Mrs. Ed Sweeting of Warren, and Mrs. Blanche Shepard of Kinzua.
Farmers in Warren County are invited to E D Everts hardware store on Pennsylvania Avenue West for a DeLaval Day demonstration on January 11. Bring your DeLaval Separator for a full inspection and free expert service to improve care and efficiency.
Leather manufacture becomes a thriving industry in Cameron Elk McKean and Warren counties boosting local tanneries. Pennsylvania leather replaces European supplies as markets shift and exports grow for war orders. Local tanneries ship large leather shipments domestically to shoe and other plants.
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