Councilman Rowland Resigns From Second Ward Seat
John Rowland resigns his aldermanic post in the city council after marrying and moving to the First Ward. Also reported is the marriage of Albert Whorrell to Margaret Silvis and the formation of a Cow Testing Association in Lottsville and Sugar Grove with R. J. Weld guiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowland
Second Ward
Rowland
Sugar Grove
Pennsylvania
Lottsville
R. J. Weld
Another Smallpox Case In the Gray Family
A new smallpox case is reported as Watt Gray of Gray's Crossing enters quarantine. His face and lips are puffed and there are noticeable marks on his body. He is the father of William Gray, the first Warren victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Gray
Gray’s Crossing
William Gray
Warren
W C T U Seeks Licenses Spark in Warren County
The W C T U plans a showdown in Warren County License Court from now to March 16 with remonstrances already circulating. Eleven license applications were filed at Prothonotary Clark s office as the court date approaches. Mrs Rachael Bachop known as Grandma Bachop aged 87 in frail health reported not improving at home between North Warren and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Clark
Rachael Baehop
Rachael Bachop
North Warren
Russell
Murdered Man's Son Sought in Mt Jewett Sequel
Relatives seek Clayton Emmet Snapp aged 12, son of murdered William H. Snapp, in the wake of Y Howard Staith's killing of his stepfather a Russell and North Warren area escape. Heir to real estate and life insurance, the grandparents press to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Jewett
Y Howard Staith
Russell and
North Warren
William H. Snapp
Clayton Emmet Snapp
Jan
Wiliam H. Snapp
Windstorm Causes Major Damage in Spring Creek Area
A Saturday evening windstorm tore roofs from homes and barns and downed telephones along Spring Creek. The Foreman residence roof was nearly blown off, a large stack fell at A D Manley mill, and several barns suffered severe damage. Telephone service was restored by Monday as downed trees blocked several roads. John Spangler, about 20, was arrested for attempting to pass a bogus $40 check at O'Dell clothing store and a $45 check at Glassman’s, but later discharged when no local charges could be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Frank Foreman
A. D. Manley
John Spangler
O’dell
Spangler
E. I. Glassman
Glassman
Citizen’s National Bank
Willey
Spanler
Machine Shops at Grand Valley Burned
Fire destroyed the machine shop owned by George M. Dean last Tuesday night at about 10 o clock. The shop behind his residence housed gas engine and general job work, with a loss of 1500 dollars and no insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Dean
Abot
Mr Dean
Dean
Columbus euchre champion reverberates through village
Lynn Gordon of Columbus has made a reputation in euchre. Rumors claim his bragging caused two hens to hang themselves, the second found recently dead by the neck after a tournament. Town hopes a new champion will rise for the family egg supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gordon
Columbus
Mrs. Fletcher Celebrates 93rd Birthday at Home
Quiet celebration at her Rus sell area home marked by visits from several children and a shower of post cards. Mrs. John G. Fletcher remains well at age 93 as her husband nears 94 on March 18, after a long 74-year marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
John G. Fletcher
Weights and Measures Equipment Weighs Ton
Gerald Wright, county sealer of weights and measures, has received his equipment, which weighs nearly a ton. He must visit remote parts of the county as new laws require grains and potatoes to be sold by weight. Existing measures will fail to hold weight when heaped, and any inadequate measures may be condemned and merchants risk arrest. Prosecution of safes is not yet decided.
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Gerald Wright
Jamestown Men Take Over Woodard Grill
Jamestown proprietors Messrs Freeman and Markham have leased the Woodard Grill from Mrs A D Branch and opened the business on Wednesday February 4. Both men bring years of experience running similar establishments in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Actor Arrested on Charge of Bigamy in Warren
Lee F. Krusen, stage actor, was arrested in Jamestown by Constable Brown on a bigamy warrant from Alma Soderstrom accusing him of marrying her daughter Margaret Lundgren on May 10 in Jamestown and a December 24 1913 marriage to Blanche H. Roush in Warren. Bail set at 300 dollars. hearing postponed to Thursday at 2 oclock. Krusen jailed after failing to find a bondsman. Couse Rowley Nuptials Held. Willard F. Couse of Mead town ship and Dora M Rowely of Warren wed by Rev Norris A White at First M E parsonage. Tango Tea at the Woman's Club February 7 funds for charity. music praised as new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee F. Krusen
Jamestown
Constable Brown
Alma Soderstrom
Krusen
Margaret Lundgren
Blanche H. Roush
Warren
Wheeler
Lyons
Willard F. Couse
Mead Township
Dora M. Rowely
Norris A. White
M. E. Parsonage
Fourth Avenue
Roller Rink Progressing Rapidly for Meas and Stone
Construction on the Meas and Stone roller rink on Clark Street advances despite bad weather. Roofers install sheet iron to enclose and fireproof the building while interior trim and hardwood second floor follow. The eighty eight by fifty foot space includes offices and toilets with skates ready for February opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meas & Stone
Clark Street
Bridge Project Aims at Hazel Street Across Allegheny
John E. Muir leads South Side residents in pursuing a new bridge over the Allegheny River at Hazel Street. They raise funds to cover costs of presenting the matter in court and securing legal authority to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
John E. Muir
South Side
Hazel Street
Uncle Sam Busts Post Office Borrowing Case
O. W. Myers of Ridgway faced up to a district court for taking a small sum from the U S post office cash box. He used the money to tide him over until pay day and was fined or charged accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
O. W. Myers
Ridgway
United States District Court
Myers
Peter Stengel Dies Leaves Wife and Five Children
Peter Stengel died at his home on South Irvine street after an extended illness. He was about 31 years old and is survived by his wife and five children. He was a member of Conewango Aerie of Eagles of this city.
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Peter Stengel
Irvine Street
Conewango Aerie of
Eagles
YWCA Leaders Hear Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Talk
Miss Mary John Hopper executive secretary for Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania spoke on The Opportunities of the YWCA in a Small City and its Rural Districts. She recalled Warren’s early days, noting the local body grew to about 500 and left listeners inspired to push further progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Rowley
Frances Schimmelfeng
W. F. Bennett
Rose Hammond
Laura Dickey
Laura DeForest
Laura Smith
I. J. Hoff
Geo. H. Miller
W. F. Messner
Mary John Hopper
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Walter Snapp Dies in Sheffield at 58
Mrs. Walter Snapp of Sheffield died at Emergency Hospital Sunday afternoon after a weeklong stay. She was 58 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Snapp
Sheffield
Warning Issued Against Fake Magazine Solicitors
Oil City Derrick reports a dishonest magazine subscription scam in Du Bois where canvassers posed as agents offering cut rate subscriptions. Several youths collected hundreds of dollars from victims who believed they could obtain magazines cheaply, though each person netted only forty nine cents. Subscribers waited for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
du Bois
Former Russell Man Dies at Gladerun
Carl Galvnis aged about 48 a Gladerun resident died Sunday morning at the family home after a long illness. He formerly resided at Russell and is survived by a wife and family.
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Russell
Gladerun
Carl Galvnis
Former Russell Woman Returns to Childhood Scenes
Miss Louisa Perkins returns to Russell after 24 years away from home. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand FE Perkins she left August 21 1889 for California with an aunt and has not visited since. She notes many changes in town and will stay until June.
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Russell
Louisa Perkins
Ferdinand FE. Perkins
Miss Perkins
California
Warren May Have Market House
After years of agitation Warren may get a market house with a brick up-to-date building. A council committee was appointed Monday evening to investigate and report, with Market street proposed as the site and authority to seek central location options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Market Street
Pittsfield Man Purchaser Warren Business
J. S. Lydiatt of Pittsfield has moved his grocery and general merchandise venture to Warren. He bought the stock and goodwill of George J. Martinsdale, former operator at 419 Pennsylvania avenue East. Judge Klinger of Lima granted an absolute divorce to George Delmer, contractor, ordering $3,000 alimony from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Warren
J. S. Lydiatt
George J. Martindale
Pennsylvania Avenue
East
Klinger
Common Pleas Court
Lima
George Delmer
Blind pupil William R. Schenck tops De Witt Clinton class
William R. Schenck, eighteen, blind, graduates at De Witt Clinton high school in New York City at the head of a 145 student class. He plans to study law.
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William R. Schenck
de Witt Clinton High School
New York
Windmill Buck Saw Powers Wood Cutting
Joseph and James Martin of Syracuse New York build a twelve foot windmill attached to a buck saw that quickly cuts wood. It requires one man to keep it supplied but in a day it cuts as much wood as twenty five men.
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Joseph and
James Martin
Syracuse
N. Y
Obituary of Mrs. Adelbert J. Sumner
Mrs. Adelbert J. Sumner of Russell died after a long illness. Born 1857 in Bissell, she married Adelbert J. Sumner in 1876 and moved to Russell 27 years ago. Survived by husband, daughter Mildred Sumner Randall, several brothers, and half brothers. Funeral at First M. E. Church with Russell Hive L O T M at the grave. Interment in Reuusli cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rs. Sumner
Bissell
Lanteraber
Michael
Lena Almendinger
Lander
Irvineton
Irvinetion
Adelbert J. Sumner
Russell Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
A. J. Sumner
Mildred Sumner Randall
Erie
Joseph Almendinger
Irvington
John Almendinger
Detroit
Mich
Michael Almendinger
Geo. Almendinger
Warren
Charles Almendinger
Jamestown
N. Y
Albert Almendinger
W. A.thornton
M. E
Reuusli Cemetery
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Whorrell—Silvis
Albert Whorrell
Margaret Silvis
First Methodist Church
N. A. White
Warde Davis
Glade Township
John Hunter
Adventist Church
Father Fredericks
Riest
Orth Warren
Knights of Columbus
O’brien
James King
Rangoon
Burmah
Sue King
James R. King
King
Episcopal Church
Mr. King
YM. C. A
Mary Gill
George Jackson
E. D. McKee
O. S. Brown
Grand Valley
Columbus Man
Warren Mail
Woodard Grill
Couse—Rowley
M. EK
Association
James P. Rogers
Ladies’ Aid Society
First
M. BE. Church
J.E. Rogers
Ressell Werenan
Smith
White Goods
C. H. Smith Company
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