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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
5
Titusville photographer pioneer of the oil country, St John A Mather, is confined to his home as a cold grows serious and alarms friends.
Fire Monday destroyed the Charles Manwar house near Columbus. Occupied by Andrew Johnson and family. Neighbors saved much of the furniture. Loss estimated at about $500.
Louis Meyer, a former prominent local businessman, is reported in very poor health in Bartlesville Oklahoma after leaving Warren. He has consulted specialists for nervous trouble but continues to fail.
The Derrick City well in McKean County has passed 5,800 feet without oil or gas indications. Drilling aims for 6,000 feet but prospects remain poor and success seems unlikely.
Dr. Arird broke his right leg above the ankle when his left foot struck a marble a dog played with at his Crescent Park avenue home Monday evening after leaving a lodge meeting. The incident left him with two fractures and he is receiving treatment indoors.
Sugar Grove council approves a franchise for James D. Russell to lay gas pipes through town streets to supply gas for heating and lighting. The action authorizes construction and operation within municipal streets.
In St John’s church Tidioute on February 14 190? George W Anderson of Falconer and Miss Leona Cochener of Tidioute united in marriage They will reside near Frewsburg New York after a brief trip east
Andrew Hertzel in St. Petersburg says winter has been severe and temperatures are uncomfortable at times. Stoves are used as residents suffer, with about forty Warrenites in the city this winter. County Superintendent Knapp tours many schools as 257 teachers work across the county. The smallest one room school in Columbus township serves three pupils, while Deerfield township records a daily attendance of 35.
Leo A Dietsch and Miss Edna Niver wed Monday evening at St Josephs rectory with Miss Loretta Egan and Chas Dietsch as attendants. After a stay in Toledo they plan to live at Plum Street with friends invited to visit. Dr C W Semehl to examine midwives under new state law. exam fee ten dollars with eight refunded on failure. D A R chapter in Warren collects county marriage data for early years, seeking pioneer assistance.
Attorney Robert J. Osborne of Corry represents Ray Shepard of Columbus who was honored with a Carnegie Hero Fund Commission medal and 1000 dollars for rescuing Paul Phelps of Corry and his failed attempt to save the Stevens girl two years ago. Funds will aid a farm five miles east of Corry where Shepard resides, with the larger portion for initial farm payments. The Carnegie medal was issued previously.
Youngsville plans a three square paving of Main Street through the fire limits using Youngsville brick. The ordinance was ordered drafted and will receive first and second readings in two weeks. The paving will widen and beautify the street. Pleas Under Way to Utilize Abandoned Farms in Pennsylvania. State Department of Agriculture officials will locate abandoned farms and map acreage to enable reuse and market access. A statewide soil study will follow with details on soil constituents and improvement methods.
John Wilkinson, a coal operator, forced entry at Amesville school, beat Miss May Pooler into unconsciousness. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery. Judge Bell sentenced him to 70 days in jail, a $1 fine plus costs, and to pay $1,050 to Miss Pooler plus medical fees and keep the peace.
The Westburg home near Russell was destroyed by fire between 7 and 8 am Monday. Mr and Mrs Westburg were at the barn when the stove overheated in the kitchen, believed to start the blaze. The house and contents are a total loss with no insurance.
A Tuesday blaze at 2:30 in Sugar Grove destroyed Martin Halgren's blacksmith shop, Frank Wiggins storehouse, John Phelps storehouse, and Stuart Abbott printing office. Wiggins lumber and some Phelps items were saved. two autos and fertilizer in Phelps were spared. Total loss about 2000 dollars. insurance on the blacksmith shop covered part of the damage.
The W. C. T. U. field day and institute were held in Russell at the M. E. Church with an engaging program. County officers and attendees from various parts joined in singing and speeches, representing Russell and unions from Conewango Heights Conewango Warren Central and Clarendon. Rural letter carriers met at the Exchange Hotel with a large turnout and plans for the annual picnic, electing delegates and welcoming a new member. Warren county commissioners moved to forego state aid for a mothers pension law, citing costs and impact on widows and orphans.
A traction car strike near Stoneham on the Warren Sheffield line threw four riders from a hired sleigh returning from Clarendon. Fred Adams and Glenn Berlin were bruised. two young ladies uninjured. The sleigh was damaged and no horses were touched. The motorman allegedly did not whistle warning.
A widowed father seeks a housekeeper for his four children aged 17 15 12 and 9 at his home in Johnsonburg Pa The notice requests applications to BOX 5 STATION A by the February 26 to 31 window.
Warren hosts a meeting of the states independent oil refiners at the Conewango Club on Tuesday with a noon luncheon and an afternoon session. Attendees will discuss industry matters and present plans for upcoming activity.
Rev W T Bailey of North Warren Presbyterian resigns effective April 7 to lead First Church of Girard Ohio. He also leaves his role as chaplain at the State Hospital for the Insane and will visit Girard this Friday for a week to aid the church board in selecting a site for a planned 40000 dollar church edifice.
Glenn Green proprietor of Green Novelty Works at Star Brick was assaulted after discharging a young man named Haight. Haight and his father allegedly boarded a train to Irvine then returned to Star Brick and attacked Green, leaving a deep gash above the right eye and a broken bridge of the nose. Warrants are expected and Green will press charges.
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