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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
5
Bertha Stauffer of Butler, an inmate at the State Hospital for the Insane, collapsed and died on Tuesday. Coroner Chapman ruled heart disease the cause of death.
Schools in Grand Valleys borough closed after three diphtheria cases among pupils. Officials expect reopening after the holidays.
A new power plant for National Forge and Tool Company breaks ground to supply electricity to the plant and surrounding area. Chas J Hamm of Warren holds the contract for equipment and capacity.
Tidioute faced a near gas famine last week as scarce gas and severe weather forced the Cutlery, Tidioute Furniture Factory, Manicure Company, Grettenberger Sons, and others to halt operations and divert gas to homes.
The article notes Pitt and Washington and Jefferson advance with strong schedules facing West Virginia Lehigh Syracuse and Penn State in a championship caliber season. W. and J. have defeated Penn State and West Virginia and Wesleyan among others as they pursue the state title.
The Panama traction company has secured a contract for rails and iron to build a continuous ride from Youngsville to Jamestown. Work aims to finish by mid summer and extend the line from Sugar Grove through Busti to Jamestown entering Brooklyn square.
A watch stolen from Schmwing’s jewelry store was traced to a young girl. The girl’s brother found the watch in his desk at school. the wristlet was missing, and the girl says she dropped it through a grate by the Peerless restaurant, where Patrolman Whaleden recovered it.
Signs of Christmas multiply as Salvation Army kettle appears and stores showcase holiday decor. Sleigh bells, dog carts, and early decorations fill Warren Street as shoppers spread Yuletide cheer. Homes show kindness from children and parents expectant of the season. Money circulates, and stores feel the impact of Christmas savings.
Paul Coe donated a mounted moose head to the Y.M.C.A. He shot the animal on a recent hunting trip in Canada.
John Siggins Jr led a Life Study Club gathering Tuesday night at the YMCA where the conversation focused on the theme of liberty.
Mrs. Bessie G McLaren filed papers through attorney S D Blackman to appoint a guardian for Eugen McLaren s estate. The matter is set to be considered at the March term of court.
Alma Martin of Youngsville married Jasper Decker of Warren in Falconer New York on a Thursday in December. Rev Galbraith officiated and the couple plan to reside in Warren after the ceremony.
George Solenick and Jan Soltnick, Polish brothers, died after a fire destroyed Mike Pastolak’s boarding house at Barnes. Mrs Pastolak found the blaze around A or B oclock. occupants fled outside. The Solenick men returned to save money and clothing and perished. both were married, wives then in Poland.
In the Western District of Pennsylvania Benjamin Milton August of Warren County is bankrupt under the July 1 1898 act. Creditors and interested parties must appear in Pittsburgh on January 21, 1918 at 10 AM to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk J Wood Clark presiding.
A light feature follows anxious men trying to hide fear as they await orders to advance. Soldiers tell funny stories to pass the tense wait, revealing small diversions amid looming danger.
D W Kuhn of Pittsburg surveys plants to mobilize motor trucks to haul 1000 tons from nearby mines to district plants short on fuel. If trucks are secured, Sunday deliveries may become a regular feature of his program to avert plant shutdowns.
Notice states the partnership Rogers & Meley between Alson Rogers and Everett L Meley dissolved by mutual consent on December 11 1917. All debts owed to the partnership to be received by Alson Rogers and all demands presented to him for payment. The business will be carried on by Alson Rogers.
Miss Laula Kennedy of Kansas State Agricultural College stresses tray setup for patients. Emphasis on accessible presentation, daintiness, fresh high quality food, varied menus, proper serving temperatures, adequate portions, and timely meal service. Regular meal timing equals medicine timing.
Hunters and locals across New York’s Adirondacks faced widespread deer law violations including killing deer with dogs selling venison bag overages and even arson to attract deer. The fish and game department reports 26 settlements totaling 1059 dollars with detection costs of 146 dollars under Llewellyn Legge.
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