Warren News Roundup Highlights School, Fire, and Civic Events
At a special Warren meeting Miss Jennie Schimmelfeng was hired as high school Latin and mathematics teacher. Transfers shuffle staff in the sub-high and Central building. Ten Scandia boys faced charges for honey theft. case settled out of court. Warren Poultry Association reports a strong show and new officers. State aid for Normal schools exhausted. tuition rises. Lincoln Day events scheduled with church and school observances. Regiment officers reshuffle. Washington visit planned. Fire near Mrs Cornen’s dwelling caused minor damage. School enrollment stands at 2,032 with equal gender split. Derrick oil report notes 600 new wells and 686 open production gains. Local Y M C A plans a Library Hall musical. Lincoln Eve at Conewango Club draws big attendance. County schools urged to mark Lincoln’s birthday. Warren poultry exhibitors to display at Buffalo show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Com
Jennie Schimmelfeng
Vassar College
Chicago University
Charles Schimmelfeng
Warren
Gertrude Slater
Ware
Ronne
Chatterton
Warren Public
Pennsylvania
Library Hall
Tiona Oil Price Noted at $1.78 in Home Matters
Hugh V Hazeltine now in Switzerland is expected home July 1 Captain J F Austin of Corry is discussed as the Republican candidate for State Treasurer New maple sugar by an enterprising farmer sold at Kopf Henrys grocery last Thursday County Commissioners Mook Thompson and Houghtling inspected the Rouse Hospital near Youngsville last Thursday
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Hugh V. Hazeltine
Switzerland
J. F. Austin
Corry
Kopf & Henry
Mook, Thompson and
Houghtling
Rouse
Youngsville
Local Marriages in Warren and Surrounding Areas
Marriages announced in Warren and nearby towns include Samuel H. Cogswell and Harriet Webster wed in Lamberton N Y on January 27 1909. Harrison Buchanan and Georgia Cady wed in Warren January 28 1909. Carl J Munnings and Iva Allen wed in Warren January 26 1909. Frank Studd and Nettie Hamlin wed in Warren January 29 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogswell—Webster
Lamberton
N. Y
H. C. Weaver
Samuel H. Cogswell
Warren
Harriet Webster
Cogswell
George W. Cogswell
Hatton Block
Pennsylvania Avenue
Buchanan
Cappy
J. E.wheeler
Office of Register and
E. R. Allen
Harrison Buchanan
Bradford
Georgia Cady
Pittsfield
Munnings
Allen
Carl J. Munnings
Iva Allen
Births in Warren Dated February 1 1909 and January 29 1909
In Warren two births are announced. A daughter was born February 1 1909 to Mr and Mrs M J Troy of 306 Pine Street. A son was born January 29 1909 to Mr and Mrs A T Scofield.
Mrs. E L Gorman Dies After Illness in Endeavor
Mrs. Eri L Gorman aged 46 died at Oil City hospital shortly after 5 o'clock Tuesday January 26 following an operation for a complication of diseases. Born January 8 1863 in Albany New York she had lived in Endeavor Forest county nearly 25 years. She is survived by her husband two sons Clyde D Gorman Warren and Charles at home her parents Mr and Mrs George Carr Hickory and three brothers Andrew Carr Franklin Frank Carr Bradford and Jay Carr Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Gorman
Oil City Hospital
Endeavor
Forest County
Gorman
Albany
N. Y
Eri. L. Gorman
Clyde D. Gorman
Warren
Charles
George Carr
Hickory
Andrew Carr
Franklin
Frank and
Jay Carr
Bradford
Prepare for Election in the County
The primary elections have been held and candidates nominated for offices. Republicans urged to keep up vigorous activity to prepare for the election and achieve a strong showing.
Gas Company Officials Chosen at Annual Meeting
The Pennsylvan ia Gas Company held its annual meeting on January 27 electing directors C N Payne J P Jefferson L B Dryer Joseph Seep Jerry Crary M W Jamieson J B Crawford W W Beaty L L Graham and naming officers President C N Payne Vice President J P Jefferson Secretary and Treasurer W H Filler Assistant Secretary and Treasurer J W Kitchen Comptroller L B Dryer General Manager J B Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania Gas Company
C.N. Payne
J. P. Jefferson
L. B. Dryer
Joseph Seep
Jerry Crary
M. W. Jamieson
J. B. Crawford
W. W. Beaty
L. L. Graham
C. N. Payne
W. H. Filler
J.W. Kitchen
L. 8. Dryer
Mrs Christine Scott Dies at 92 in Youngsville
Mrs Christine Scott died last Thursday January 28 1909 at age 92 in Youngsville at her daughter Mrs F Andersons home. Funeral was held from her late home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Scott
Youngsville
F. Anderson
Mrs. H. W. Soule obituary at Sheffield
Mrs. H. W. Soule died January 27 1909 at Sheffield after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband a son Fred Soule of Sheffield and a daughter Mrs. Mary McKee of Jamestown. The funeral was held last Saturday.
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Sheffield
H. W. Soule
Fred Soule
Mary McKee
Jamestown
Dyke and Neer Wed in Chandlers Valley Home
Elmer G. Dyke and Velma M. Neer were married Wednesday January 20 at 8 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents in Stillson Hill. Rev. O. J. Gage of Chandlers Valley performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillson Hill
Elmer G. Dyke
Velma M. Neer
O. J. Gage
Chandlers Valley
For Sale In Corydon Pa Cheap Home With Acre Ground
For sale in a country town a cheap home with six rooms and a pleasant location. Nearly an acre of ground with a nice spring. Sixty rods to stores, depot, and churches. Write for prices and terms to Charles O. Grin Corydon Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Grin
Corydon
Warren Town Council Considers Milk Rule Approval
At a Monday meeting the Warren borough Board of Health proposed a rule requiring milk dealers to notify in writing the Secretary of the Board of Health of suppliers and production locations. Violations carry a fine up to 100 dollars. the measure was moved by Hazen and seconded by Nichols and carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Warren
Hazen
Nichols
Martin Cobb Dies in Philadelphia Hospital at 42
Martin Cobb born May 31, 1866 in Smethport Pennsylvania lived much of his life in Warren. After illness he traveled for medical care, spent two months at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia and died January 29, 1909 aged 42 years 6 months 28 days. He leaves a wife Marie Salsbury and six children plus siblings. Funeral was held Monday at 2 PM at Mrs. Peter Sonne’s home with interment in Oakland.
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Martin Cobb
Smethport
Warren
Marie Salsbury
East Liverpool
Philadelphia
Jefferson Hospital
Edward
George
West Virginia
Eben
Erie
Florence Fetty
Sistersville
W. Va
Peter Sonne
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
Oakland
Obituary for Elmer Harper of Sistersville West Virginia
Elmer Harper of Sistersville West Virginia died at home after a typhoid illness. His body was brought to the city Saturday evening with his wife and children and several friends. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. Knights and Masons bore the body. Funeral services conducted by North Star Lodge No 241 F and A M Sunday at 2 30 from Gladerun M E church. Interment at Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Harper
Sistersville
W. Va
Harper
Masonic Fraternity
Knights of Pythias
Alexander
Black
Masons
Death of Lydia M Townsend in Lander
Lydia M Townsend of Lander died at 3 15 PM after paralysis while visiting her brother Ira Burgett in North Warren. She leaves two sons J G Townsend of Jamestown and Frances Townsend of Kiantone a daughter Mrs Theodore Gustafson of Kiantone a sister Mrs R B Brown of Lander and a brother Ira Burgett of North Warren. Funeral at 1 PM Friday at the Methodist church in Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Warren
Ira Burgett
Lydia M. Townsend
Lander
Kiantone
R. B. Brown
Methodist Church
Daniel Phillips Dies After Short Illness At 62
Daniel Phillips longtime local resident died Saturday morning after a brief illness due to heart trouble. He worked for Stanton Brothers at North Warren and passed away at 2:30 after a coughing spell and hemorrhage. Survived by wife and son Albert, he was 62. Funeral held Monday at 11 in Lander cemetery interment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Phillips
Phillips
Stanton Brothers
North Warren
Mr. Phillips
Albert
Lander
Cheap Rates to the Northwest Promotional Notice
Cheap one way rates to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Alberta in effect March and April via Wisconsin Central Railway. Round trip homeseekers rates on the first and third Tuesday each month. Special party leaves Erie on March 2. For rates and particulars write W H Allen D P Ans Kirie Pa AN.
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Wisconsin Central Railway
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Alberta
Erie
W. H. Allen
D. P. Ans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public
Magee
Scandia
Elk Township
M. Holts
Wheeler
Warren Poultry Association
R. H. Schuler
James Perks
N. G. Sailor
William Gray
George Schott
Schaeffer
J. W. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Eben N. Ford Post
Abraham Lincoln
16Th Regiment
Oil City
Clyde D. Wilcox
A. Corry
D. F. A. Wheelock
Col. Richards
Merrill House
Corner Market
Third Streets
Conewango Club
Knapp
Lincoln
F. A. Huff
J. F. Phillips
Buffalo
Warren National Bank
Secad
Warren National, Bank
Home Matters
Tiona Oil
Coats
Second St. Warren, Pa
Stupp—Hamin
J. HR. Wheeler
J. P
Frank Studd
Nettie Hamlin
Irvine
E. L. Gorman
H. W . Soule
Green
Blair
Penna. Ave. W
Suspension Bridge
Warren, PA
T. O. Slater & CO
Universal
Penn’a Ave
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