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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
5
Nurses at the State Hospital under Miss Nason presented the play Fun on the Podunk Limited last Friday evening for patients. An all year cast impressed with strong performances from the Boggs family and Marguerite. The audience gave hearty applause, showing strong appreciation.
Rapid progress on the Ashville to Panama line of the Panama Traction Company. Three miles of grading finished at Ashville, ties and rails on site, rails laid starting Thursday, one bridge completed and another begun over Goose Creek near Blackville. Service planned as motor car, no overhead lines, operation expected next summer.
Arthur Probst son of Mr and Mrs Gus A Probst of Conewango Ave and partners purchased the birch oil distillery operated by James E Kane on the Scho field lease near Clarendon. The plant active 28 days showed large profits and Kane sold due to other business interests and his father’s illness.
Invitations announce the marriage of Allen Jackson son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Jackson of Warren to Louise Chapman formerly of Russell now in New York. The wedding will be at St Mathews Church in New York on January 9 with the bride a sister of Mrs. Glenn Brockway. The bridegroom works at First National Bank and they plan to live on the Chapman homestead at Russell.
Gilbert Peterson and Miss Hazel Smiley both of Sheffield were married Thursday at 11 oclock by Rev H H Barr at Grace M E Church parsonage in Warren. Attended by Evelyn Peterson and Edith Hadden, the couple will reside in Sheffield.
Edward Peck aged 55, unmarried, died suddenly last Wednesday after visiting his brother Eli near Russell. He felt tired and lay on a couch where he passed away before his brother could react. He also leaves brother Wesley. He spent most of his life in the Russell area.
Guy Erickson arrives in Warren to visit his parents and friends. He previously worked with the Jones Brother Shows as manager of the Georgia Smart Set Minstrel company on a Southern tour. He reports the season as a prosperous business for the troupe.
The advertised sale of the Warren property was postponed by Sheriff Deforest on auditor general instructions regarding state tax payments. The rescheduled sale date is January 22, 1917.
An oil well on Pioneer street belonging to Wartren Real Estate and Investment Company was shot Friday and expected to be a fair producer. Billstone and Eberhart held the drilling contract and faced salt water at various depths before continuing. The well reached fifty feet of sand.
Christmas exercises were held Friday evening at the Children’s Home on Liberty Street at Sixth Avenue. County Commissioners A C Mook and E M Lowe attended along with other guests. A large Christmas tree showcased gifts for the children. Nineteen or twenty children performed an elaborate program led by Katherine Young, 16, an inmate who arranged and trained the performers.
Potato Day at the Columbia Theatre drew over 800 children who donated potatoes for admission tickets. Children brought multiple spuds, filling more than three full barrels, with all produce given to the Salvation Army to aid baskets for the poor. Columbia Amusement Company and Manager George Sarvis receive praise for the charity event.
Frank Dalton of Marrienville and Wayne Walters of Redeclyffe argued on train 9857 last Friday. They fought, one was shoved into a window breaking it. In Warren they were arrested and fined 11.50 each for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
John Wilson of Sheffield, a prominent oil producer and longtime resident, died Friday evening at his home. He was 68, Canadian by birth, unmarried, and reportedly in good health before succumbing to acute indigestion after supper. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 from his sister Mrs. James Welsh’s home, with the Masonic order conducting the service and interment in Sheffield cemetery.
Mead Township supervisors Wm Trushell Simon Streich and C S Kirkpatrick have contracted Geo H Marsh of Warren to provide a steam road roller two dump wagons and a climax road machine for 2850 to upgrade township roads.
Burgess Knabb distributed $2.50 gold pieces to the Warren Police force Secretary Miss Weed and City Building Janitor Johnson in neat containers. He has remembered the force in this manner every Christmas since taking office.
The county records a third infantile paralysis case at the home of John Lee in Irvine. An 18 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith, is ill with the disease and in serious condition. The couple recently arrived from Barberton Ohio to visit the Lees.
Herbert Anderson formerly a Warren meat dealer opens Anderson & Co. a first class meat market at 3 Cross Street in the rear of Central Grocery Co Jamestown offering a full line of meats
Employes of the Warren & Chautauqua Gas Co. on Friday were surprised and delighted to receive letters from the main office containing checks for an extra month's wages, the amounts ranging from 85 dollars upward.
The Y M C A will host Open House on New Year’s Day with entertainment in the main lobby from 2 to 10 45 p m Light refreshments will be served all afternoon and evening The program includes a physical training demonstration indoor baseball and basketball swimming races and a 8 p m basketball game between the local Y M C A team and the Bees of Jamestown
Sidney Corbett, young son of Mr and Mrs E E Corbett of Sixth avenue, tried his new skits from Bunker Hill down Liberty Street on Christmas. He hit a bump and somersaulted, landing on his shoulder and fracturing a collar bone. Dr W M Baker treated him.
Edward Bromley buried in Spartansburg after death by own hand at the county jail. His step-son William McBane of Adrian California arranged the funeral during a visit. Family did not inquire. remains shipped Wednesday and interred in the afternoon. Bromley’s early life began in the Spartansburg area.
Dr and Mrs August Morck announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Cordelia Morck to B H Brinton Esq attorney of New York City. A family dinner at their West First street Oil City home noon on Christmas hosted a 14 guest group including Morck and Chambers family members.
The Salvation Army kettle at Warren National Bank corner collected over $150 and shop collections matched that total. About $800 of the $1,000 relief target by Adjutant Hinkle has been received. One hundred Christmas baskets were distributed to the needy Saturday afternoon at the Army pool.
The Aetna gun-cotton plant at Irvineburg has closed again and reportedly will not reopen. Office staff could not obtain acids and notified the New York office, which ordered shutdown and shipment of machinery and stock to the Renovo plant.
Funeral services for William H. Moore were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the family home on Pennsylvania Avenue West. The Ken N. Ford Post G A R, of which he was a member, led the rites with Rev. Alnha M. Rickel officiating. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
The Warren Auto Club will be reorganized with a new lease of life under way in January led by Robert Chalmers of the Warren Garage.
The employees of the Haggerty Cook Piano Company were remembered with a substantial gesture receiving four five dollar gold pieces each and a day off with pay.
The court calendar for 1917, prepared by President Judge W. D. Hinckley, retains most dates with two exceptions. December term of Civil court is struck out and September Naturalization term shifts a week. Full calendar lists dates from January to December with noted Mondays and court types.
The Educational Thrift Service of New York installed a bank savings program in Warren public schools last Thursday. Rex Stout J R Stout and Edward Carlson spoke across seven school buildings and the high school. Sixty five units serve all rooms with 544 depositors and 111.84 dollars in deposits showing strong interest before the holidays.
E. C. Clapp of Tiona undertakes to furnish telephone facilities to his town. He installs telephones and an exchange system with Union Telephone Co. reaching Sheffield central and linking to others. He advocates towns owning their own telephone system.
Charles Kirs chartz long time circulation manager at Times Publishing resigns to join Farrell Daily News Ferrell Pa. He will leave early next year and relocate his family after housing is found. B F Parry editor at the Times also resigns to take a post with the News after year start.
Col. Fred P. Cobhem from New York City says he will sue to break the will of his uncle Henry Cobhem who died about a year ago leaving $150 000 to the Salvation Army The case is expected to go to trial in March.
Andress Hwlavi of Spring Creek fractured his left leg above the ankle after falling on an icy walk in the city business district Saturday. He was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Edward Bromley of Russell was arrested Wednesday and jailed in Warren County awaiting trial on assault and threats. He allegedly threatened to kill livestock that belonged to his wife but was formerly owned by himself.
Dr. M. T. Smith was dressing a wound at Emergency Hospital last Tuesday when he was seized by appendicitis and collapsed. An immediate operation was performed and the physician is now recovering.
W. H. Brazee of Tionesta and Perry L. Hills of Tidioate have bought the R. H. McDowell hardware store in Youngsville and will reopen for business shortly after the new year.
The Jos. A. Schofield & Company distributed Christmas turkeys to every employee and firm member. Nineteen turkeys weighing 260 pounds total were handed out.
The Pickett Hardware employer paid a festive bonus in December. Workers earning $100 or more monthly received a $100 check, while those earning less than $100 got one month's salary as a bonus.
Anders W. Anderson and Miss Annie Erwell of Youngsville were married last Wednesday by Justice J. E. Wheeler.
Miss Evelyn Hodges and John Carr wed last Wednesday at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev J A Lyons officiating. The couple, after a 2 pm ceremony, will honeymoon to Ridgway and DuBois before returning home to Youngsville after Christmas. Mrs Carr has long lived in Youngsville and worked for Bell Telephone. Mr Carr works for Forge Steel in Irvine.
Mrs. Michael Zobrest of Pennsylvania Avenue East died last Wednesday morning after weeks of suffering from an operation. Formerly Francis Marfink of Wayne County, she was among the first settlers’ descendants. A Holy Redeemer parish member and Holy Rosary Society member, she leaves her husband and daughter Mary. Funeral held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Holy Redeemer Church.
George Adam Schuler Civil War veteran died suddenly at his Page Hollow home on Christmas night. He had spent years in a soldiers home before returning home. His wife survives him. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM from Gibson Wilson's undertaking rooms on Pennsylvania Avenue East.
The funeral of Joseph Mathis who was killed last Tuesday morning at the Allegheny car works, was held from the home at 212 Madison avenue Thursday at three o clock. Rev. A M Rickel officiated with Rev. William Schuster of Erie assisting. Interment was private in Oakland cemetery.
Emerson Metzgar son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Metzgar arrived home from a college in Iowa planning Christmas with family but last Tuesday underwent an appendicitis operation at Emergency Hospital. He is recovering rapidly.
Peter Anderson an employee of the Conewango Furniture Co had the forefinger and the thumb of his right hand cut off by a saw He was discharged from Emergency Hospital last Wednesday.
B A Murray of North Warren is selected as one of twelve students to represent Westminster College New Wilmington Pa on the debating team for the next year.
John Bright died Wednesday afternoon at Emergency Hospital after sudden illness. Born November 19, 1852 in Marham England, he came to the United States 47 years ago settling in Honesdale and then Clarendon. He helped found the J. B. & B. Oil Co. with H. A. Jamieson and Capt. Borchers and built Tanneries. He is survived by his wife Phila A. and children Mrs J. M. Horner, Harriet, Thomas, Joanna, Jesse, Robert H., Mrs T. J. Summers, two brothers William and Harry, and a sister Mrs C. C. Van Gorder.
Civil War veteran William H. Moore died Friday at his home from heart failure while shoveling heavy wet snow. Aged 75, he served in the 87th New York Infantry and spent seven months in Andersonville. Survived by wife Anna M. Moore and multiple children including Mrs. Ralph Higby and Mrs. B. Lytle.
George Nelson of Tidioute was seriously burned in an explosion in the engine room of the Atlantic Refining plant at West Hickory on Friday. Harry Knight of Mayburg, Wag escaped serious burns due to a heavy mackinaw, and Roy Shorts of West Hickory sustained only minor injuries.
The Rev. Norris A. White, pastor of the First M. E. church, was presented with a hundred dollars in gold as a Christmas gift from his congregation.
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