Police Chief Rescues Boy From Allegheny River
Albert Hevenor, 12, fell through ice on the Allegheny river last Thursday evening. Police Chief John Berdine plunged into about twelve feet of frigid water and dragged the boy to safety.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
5
Albert Hevenor, 12, fell through ice on the Allegheny river last Thursday evening. Police Chief John Berdine plunged into about twelve feet of frigid water and dragged the boy to safety.
A early Monday fire gutted the Shaw House three story hotel on the Warren Ridgway turnpike killing Joseph Gregory of Mayburg Priss. About 25 guests fled in night attire as flames spread and insurance valued losses at 30000 dollars. John Baldensperger and staff aided evacuations. Earl Wise rescued 500 dollars from the bar.
Clara Coleman of Hull Hill braved flames to reach Mrs. Bates inside a burning dwelling on Hamblin Hill near Youngsville. She pulled Mrs. Bates outside, then both were cared for by a neighbor before rearranging to a safer location. The fire’s origin remains unknown. Dennison Bros. opens a new clothing store in the Masonic building on Liberty Street, drawing thousands to a gala inaugural. Jordan’s Orchestra provided music while attendees enjoyed fruit punch and party favors.
Herman Barber, about 60, caretaker of timber land in Pleasant township, was found dead in a Morrison Run shanty about four miles from the city. He had been dead roughly 48 hours. Barber had lived in the township 30 years and worked as a lumberman. Heart disease listed as cause of death after C. W. Smith found no footprints in the snow and forced entry on Saturday.
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