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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
3
Warren public schools resumed classes last Monday after a two week vacation. Tax collector Ralph Cousins reports $250000 in taxes collected with about $12000 still outstanding.
On Tuesday's casualty list Carl E. Olson of Youngsville and Levi C. Dunham of Sheffield are reported seriously wounded in action.
The Citizens National Bank Warren National Bank and the Conenango Trust Company announce the creation of Christmas savings societies for the year to encourage customer deposits and provide a seasonal savings program.
W J Farnsworth Mae Olney and Harry Fuellhart start work on the county's books next Monday and expect about six weeks of intensive auditing.
Do J Marker receives a handsome certificate from the Food administration for loyalty to food saving rules in his bakery. An order by Food Administrator Todd abolishes the delivery charge once more, restoring the old free delivery system used by grocers and meat dealers.
Dr C S Condit has reopened his office on Third avenue after being discharged from the army Medical Corps. While in England he had an informal audience with King George, an unusual and interesting experience.
John R. Nelson of Co. I has arrived in this country and is at Camp Meade. He expects to return home soon after being wounded in the foot. Though improving, he remains lame. Bullets pierced his clothing once, but he escaped injury.
Warren assessors reported to county commissioners that borough property valuations have nearly doubled under a new equalizing plan. Last year’s total valued property was about five million dollars, this year assessments exceed ten million dollars, with few appeals expected to succeed.
Winger died Monday at his Fourth avenue home from complications of diseases. Born 1839 in Cranberry township Venango County, he taught school before the Civil War, then joined the oil industry. His ventures spanned several counties, mainly in the Tiona district with 1000 acres and 170 wells. Survived by two daughters Mrs G B Nesmith and Mrs Katherine Winger of Warren.
Grace Ellen Patchen aged 16 died at home last Monday from pneumonia following influenza. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs R F Patchen, two brothers and a sister, all residents of Warren. A soldier seen in the film Hearts of the World at Library Theatre, Capt McGinnis of Clarendon, identified among U S Engineers in France.
Relatives contact the Red Cross to obtain information about Edward Ryberg who was long ago reported seriously wounded in France. No word has been received since, and officials are asked to help secure any available details.
Marcus P Peel of 1208 Pennsylvania Avenue West died at home last Saturday. He belonged to the Presbyterian church and the Maccabees and Dana lodges. Survived by his wife two daughters and one son. He was 72 and had lived in Warren for many years after coming to this country from Venmark.
Warren printers demanded an $8 weekly raise from a $29 base for hand men and operators. Arbitrators set a $26 weekly wage, a decision binding on all involved.
At the December 27 meeting prominent physicians urged a stringent influenza ban as health officials fear a renewed epidemic. They warn conditions are worsening and call for tougher city rules, with possible measures tightening controls beyond prior efforts. Carl Wheelock Dies at State Hospital in North Warren.
Mrs Harriet W Sears aged 82 died at her Cable Hollow home after a long illness. She had been bedbound for six weeks and was a longtime member of the W C T U. Survived by three children Mrs Mary Van Orsdale of Elensburg and sons Henry and Jefferron Sears of Akeley. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 PM from the home.
Benjamin F. Donovan of Kane to St Marys travels by taxi with George Eckles Frank Jinkins and Frank Yeager when a Pennsylvania train strikes at a crossing. Eckles and Jinkins are killed instantly while Yeager and Donovan suffer severe head injuries and skull fractures with uncertain recovery.
Elks Minstrels drew large crowds on Monday and Tuesday with local talent earning favorable comments. Eddie Klepfer, former Cleveland Indians player, reports from Europe that he is well and ready for a hard season after surviving Hun shells. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Klepfer’s strong recent streak, with 13 wins and four losses last season.
Disabled veterans reentering civilian life face special challenges. The Smith-Sears law funds retraining to help them earn livelihoods. Family support is crucial to sustain self respect and prevent reliance on goodwill alone.
Two short vignettes reach Red Cross headquarters from overseas. A wounded soldier asks for a light. a nurse remembers his unmanned arms as she hands him matches. A husky man reads a canteen cookbook, tears on his cheeks, and jokes about homesickness.
The Warren Mail invites residents to recruit and send weekly letters from their towns. It urges interested youths to write regularly, boosting local coverage and community voices across the paper.
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