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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
5
The lk Tanning Company raises wages by 15 percent for about 3 000 day men across Glade Clarendon and Sheffield plants. The move affects nearly all daily staff in the firm’s sec tion plants as the Labor action unfolds.
Myron Jackson of Tidioute and Ruth D. Murray of Titusville were quietly wed at 4 pm Monday at the Titusville Presbyterian manse. Rev. Albert Broadhurst officiated in the pastor’s absence, with Miss Maria Murray and Mr. Aller as attendants.
The First Warren County Suffrage Convention will begin with a noon luncheon at the Elks Club followed by an organization meeting at the Woman's Club. Guests include Mrs. George Orlady president of Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association and Mrs. George W. Dibert state chairman.
Secretary Gail of the Olean base ball club met with leaders from Johnsburg St. Marys and Ridgeway to discuss joining the Inter-State league. A Ridgeway meeting next Sunday will include Hornell Wellsville Olean Bradford Warren St. Marys Johnsonburg and Ridgway with President Dougherty presiding to finalize plans for an eight club circuit in 1916.
A small notice promotes printed envelopes, wedding invitations, announcements and at home cards offered with handsome design and dignified presentation. It invites readers to inquire for prices and samples.
The Anti-Tuberculosis association of Northwestern Pennsylvania raised 8024.35 dollars last week, surpassing the goal by 24.35. On the final day 4196 dollars were secured, funds to cover Bon Air sanatorium Bradford expenses not met by other income.
Tentative plans for the dedication of the new public library on Market Street set for about May 1. Dedication will occur in Library Theater with donor Edward Wetmore expected from California while J Jefferson is away on honeymoon in the Far East and will return mid summer. Transfers from Struthers Library will begin once racks and volumes are ready.
Derrick's January oil report covers Alleghany N Y McKean Warren Venango Clarion Forest Butler and Jefferson counties. It notes 145 wells completed two fewer than December with 282 barrels produced up six. Eleven dry holes and five gas wells occurred with two more failures and 10 fewer gas wells. Rig and drilling counts stayed steady from December. Venango shows the largest gain with eight additions.
G W Lawrence of Oil City and M Vera Huey of Pittsburg former Warren residents married February 2 at 3 p.m. in Franklin by Rev Patterson at First Presbyterian church. Attendants were C T Lawson and wife, brother and sister of the groom. They will reside at 4 Harriot Ave Oil City. guests sent many gifts.
Mrs. Cath Reeger of 609 Beech Street marked her 95th birthday with a “Can-ives and the mas party.” A reception drew about thirty friends and five generations gathered, including out of town kin from Olean Hyde Town and Punxsutawney.
Twelve representatives from six fair associations met at the Arlington hotel in Oil City to form the Northwestern Pennsylvania Association of Fairs. They set tentative circuit plans, chose dates for Pulaski, Conneaut Lake, Warren, Titusville, Mercer and Stoneboro fairs, and elected W A Boyd as president J P Buchanan as vice president and R M Gilkey as secretary treasurer. A February 28 meeting will decide purses and final program details.
Nick oronis owner of a confectionery on Pennsylvania Ave East 1 was arrested Tuesday by Chief Haag on the charge of selling cigarettes to a minor. District Attorney Lyons swore out the warrant after Alfred Erickson, the minor, testified he bought the cigarettes. Penalty for selling to minors ranges from 100 to 300 dollars.
Thirty six members of the Columbia Mandolin and Glee Club appeared in Library Theater Tuesday evening before a full house. They offered college songs music and sketches for which they are noted and were later entertained by the younger set at a Conewango Club House dance. Attendance did not cover expenses, which were met by Glenni Scofield, a club member. The group was guest at a tea given in the afternoon by Mrs R. W. Stuart.
Councilman Fred Hartman finds 1915 borough code allowing vacating and altering non navigable water courses. The provision permits entering upon and condemning property to remove the Mill Race, a long running source of dispute in the city. The code excludes streams used for municipal water supply.
Judge Charles Corbet refused all 44 applicants for licenses, closing Jefferson county to liquor. Present licenses expire February 16. The decision emptied the court and sent anxious crowds to the Brooksville courthouse. Legal voices praised the judge for exhaustive research and heavy responsibility.
City council meeting covers Market Committee cooperation with Grange and Chamber on market house project. Flood Protection Committee formed. Street Department to adjust John Mintzer role to day laborer. fire department to gain three paid men and higher pay. police to add night desk officer. Hiring set before March 1.
Washington reports show President Wilson's national defense drive gaining traction in the Midwest as telegrams supporting his plan arrive in Washington. Congressman William Gordon of Cleveland, a pacifist on the Military Affairs Committee, received a sharp warning from Harold A McNitt of Cleveland. Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan lawmakers say they have heard little from constituents amid calls for enlarged defense. Navy League asks for a congressional probe into foreign funds backing anti defense telegrams and demands publication of supporter names.
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