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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
Clarence Luntd, an employee at Hammond Iron Works, suffered a steel fragment lodged in his eye in a workplace accident. This marks the second similar incident within a fortnight.
Miss Helen Jackson of Fifth Avenue becomes engaged to Lt Emory Dravo of Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama. The announcement comes from her parents Mr and Mrs F B Jackson.
J H West of 114 Main street will depart Sunday for New York then sail to France to serve with the Young Men's Christian Association.
J. D. Woodard, owner of the Corry-Columbus trolley, assures that service on the line will not end on January 1 and that the road will continue to run with no plan to discontinue operations.
Sam Frantz and W. W. Stevens sold to Carl Anderson of Shefield and Frank Skamunski of Clarendon an oil lease near Clarendon containing 24 wells. The financial consideration was not made public.
More than a hundred bushels of potatoes burned when the Limestone township home of William Preston was struck by fire on Sunday. A defective chimney is suspected as the cause while fifty neighbors with water buckets failed to save the crops.
Mrs Frank Parish died at her home in Kinzua last Wednesday morning. She is survived by her husband and three children James with the American forces in France Joseph of Oil City and Ruby at home. The funeral was held at St Luke's church in Kinzua on Friday.
Herbert Barber and Len Beardsley were brought before Justice Blackman on larceny charges. They were placed in their parents custody until the March term of court after allegedly stealing forty dollars from Len Feardsley’s parents and spending it on toys.
Perry Campbell longtime Clarendon resident dies at home after a short pneumonia illness at age 63. He lived in Clarendon 35 years and is survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral services were held at his residence in Clarendon on Wednesday at 2 o clock.
Joseph J. Goldthwaite of Tidioute died last Thursday afternoon after a short illness from heart failure. A retired farmer long based in Limestone he is survived by his wife two sons L. F. Goldthwaite of Tidecote Joseph Goldthwaite of Oil City and three daughters.
County commissioners last Saturday served notice on Bell Telephone manager John Beam that the company must arrange payment for rent or use of Glade bridge or leave. The action follows a previous rise in service rates for the Court House from 60 to 216 dollars annually.
Officials warn that government plans may seize a portion of fuels oil and gasoline produced by area refineries. Appointed officials say surveys point toward arranging details of such a restraint while some officials openly support the move.
Questionnaires are being sent out rapidly from the local draft headquarters as part of a nationwide recruitment and classification effort. The notice emphasizes timely return by the stated deadline and outlines how to complete the forms for eligibility and service details.
The silk mill at Northville New York is bought by H Loewenstein of Warren. Machinery will be moved to Warren to enlarge the plant there and expand production capacity.
The report of B. G. Gregory’s death was erroneous last Friday. Gregory, once in frail health, is now reported to be in good health.
Reynolds files a suit to recover $1,000 from F. E. Moll alleging careless driving damaged a Franklin automobile owned by Reynolds. The action seeks compensation for the alleged loss and rests on the car incident involving Moll.
Judge W D Hinckley and juror commissioners F W Englee of Grand Valley and G W Baur of Warren begin filling the jury wheel for 1918 juries.
Dog owners rush to obtain licenses as the new statute is enforced by the constables and police offices. Treasurer Stewart has issued many licenses in recent days ahead of the deadline.
Nine hundred children attended a Saturday morning show at the Columbia theater each paying with one or more potatoes. The audience contributed 23 bushels of spuds that were handed to the Salvation Army for relief work.
The county receives reimbursement of 2000 dollars under a 1917 act to the Warren County Agricultural Association. The act capped payments to match premiums paid by the fair for premiums excluding purses for speed contests.
Lorenzo J. Hall, 67, former treasurer of the Citizens Gas Company, died at his home in Sheffield last Wednesday. He spent his youth in Oil City, once ran a billiard room on Sycamore Street, moved to Sheffield about 25 years ago. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by two adopted children, Charles and Hazel Hall, still living at home.
Waldo Allison, 15, was injured Saturday when the team he rode on frightened and bolted near the Todd farm south of North Warren. He fell and lay unconscious for two hours before help arrived. His father, William Allison, operates the Todd farm.
Notice that Seth M. Wistrand has been granted administrator of Peter Erickson deceased of Brokenstraw Warren County Pa. Indebted persons must pay promptly and those with claims must present them for settlement authenticated. December 13 1917 12-13-61
Advance notice announces a price increase for Steno types on Jan 1, 1918 and offers machine orders this month. Also offers well bred Holstein heifers, calves, and yearlings for sale from H B Howell at Warren State Hospital. War ren State Hospital Farm Department offers to distribute pure bred bulls and bull calves at low prices or in trade.
In the Western District of Pennsylvania Benjamin Milton August of Warren County is bankrupt under the July 1 1898 act. Known creditors must appear in Pittsburgh on January 21 1918 at 10 AM to show cause why discharge should not be granted. J Wood Clark Clerk. Dec 13-20
Notice states the Rogers and Meley partnership dissolved on December 11 1917 by mutual consent. Alson Rogers will receive all debts and handle all demands. The business will be carried on by Alson Rogers.
In Warren County Common Pleas No. 18 September Term 1917 William R Beach Libellant vs Odetta A Beach Respondent subpoena alias subpoena returned non est inventus summons issued to appear January 7 1918 before the court in Warren Borough to answer the complaint and show cause why divorce should not be granted Geo A W DeForest Sheriff Warren PA November 15 1917 Geo B Munn Attorney
Notice states the 54th annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Warren Pennsylvania will be held at the banking office on Tuesday January 8 1918 from 2 to 3 p.m. for the election of the Board of Directors. C T Conarro cashier signs the notice dated December 13 1917.
The Citizens National Bank of Warren announces its annual stockholders meeting at the bank in Warren on Tuesday January 8 1918 to elect a Board of Directors. Polls will be open from 3 00 to 4 00 p m. O A Pressel cashier.
The annual meeting of Warren Trust Company for the election of Directors and other business will be held at the company office in Warren Pennsylvania on Thursday January 10 1918 at p.m. W C Heasley treasurer.
The notice informs Nellie King as respondent of a sept term 1917 case Geo King libellant against Nellie King. It directs appearance in Warren borough at 7 January 1918 to answer the complaint and show cause, with the notice dated December 4 1917 and filed by attorney Robert J Osborne.
Winifred Alberta Smith Liberant sues Harry B. Smith Respondent in a county court. Proceedings indicate a divorce action set for hearing on the first Monday in January 1918. Sheriff Geo. A. DeForest and Attorney Geo. B. Mum are involved.
Court summons Gertrude McNulty as libellant and John McNulty as respondent in a 1917 divorce case. The respondent must appear January 7, 1918, before the Common Pleas Court to answer the libel and show cause for denial of divorce. Sheriff Geo A W DeForest serves notice.
The 48th annual stockholders meeting of Warren Savings Bank will be held at the banking office on Tuesday January 8 1918 at 3 o'clock p m for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year. G B Ensworth cashier.
Holders of the Warren National Bank of Warren will vote at the bank on Tuesday January 8 1918 for the election of a Board of Directors Polls open from 1 30 to 2 p m E H Lampe cashier.
WM. COOK & SON states RAT-SNAP is the finest rat and mouse exterminator they have used. It meets all claimed functions and more. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 from Newell Brothers Warren Pa.
An advertisement in The Mail of Warren Pennsylvania invites readers to mail their printing orders to the publication. It notes prices are acceptable and workable for customers seeking printed materials.
The Clarion Normal announces a winter term starting January 1 1918 with classes for all aiming to prepare for teaching. Prospective students are urged to write Amos P Reese for catalog and information. enrollment dates December 13 20 27.
An advertisement claims RATSNAP protects poultry by luring rats away from other food. It says the product chemically cremates carcasses, is ready to use without mixing, and resists blowing away or spoiling. It markets three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.60.
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