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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
3
Debate over district workhouse location continues with Corry as an early candidate and Titusville now suggesting the Fieldmore property as an excellent site for the facility.
Dr. J. C. Russell of 205 Pennsylvania avenue east was driving when his car struck a street car near the new river bridge Friday forenoon. Fenders and one forward wheel were damaged.
Warren's premier showman J August Jones may sell a large portion of his animals and equipment before the 1918 season. He intends to take a wagon show on the road next year that can be transported without railroads.
Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Bohmbaur residence west of the Gisholt machine shops, forcing the family into the snow. George Spade owns the building and the furniture carried an insurance of 400 dollars.
Associate Judge John Siggins of Tideout remains in serious condition after a Christmas day stroke. He had fallen ill over a year ago and required surgery in a Philadelphia hospital before resuming duties at the court.
Virginia Brown four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Brown of Grand Valley was taken to General Hospital Thursday afternoon with a broken leg after slipping on ice. She was resting comfortably and the injury occurred during play on the ice.
The YY M C A held an open house with Archibald organizing a fine afternoon program and Keys directing athletic events across morning afternoon and evening. Basketball volleyball and indoor baseball games were played for attendees.
At a public safety committee meeting last Wednesday John W. Campbell was chosen as Warren County fuel chairman. The nomination awaits formal approval from Governor Brumbaugh after a request from State Fuel Administrator William Potter of Philadelphia. Campbell has expressed willingness to serve.
The public safety committee will organize a Warren County unit of the state police under Capt. Geo. W. Campbell. The force will operate statewide for emergency work with county sheriffs, authorized by last June’s act of the Pennsylvania State Legislature.
Warren County communities contributed close to 3 million dollars to wartime drives including Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus and Y W C A campaigns plus two Liberty Loan efforts. The second Liberty Loan campaign set a per capita record of 1 684 000 for the county. Over 600 locals answered the call to service and a hundred more await the next draft quota. Red Cross membership added 8 000 new Warwick chapter members.
Presiding Judge Watson D Hinckley announced the court terms for the coming year. Regular terms are the first Monday of March June September and December. Trial and civic courts run weeks starting the third Monday of February second Monday of June and fourth Monday of October. License court holds the second Monday of March. Naturalization court meets the third Tuesday of March and the second Tuesday of September.
The concrete bridge account at the courthouse records 99,214.84 spent since assuming the project from Charles Fath company plus 9,400 paid to Fath equals 108,614.84 total spent to date. The original bid contract price was 117,900.
Two fires challenged the department on Saturday afternoon. Charles Edgett on Monoe street had a chimney burn out with minor damage. Shortly after 4 pm the Nazarene church on Pennsylvania avenue east caught fire from rubbish in the basement igniting coal, causing about $100 in losses.
James Woodburn aged 55 died at his home on Sears Hill after several weeks illness. He had suffered ill health for some time and his death shocked family and friends. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 pm at the Sears Hill home with interment in Wrightsville Cemetery.
Mrs Emeline Weber widow of Asa Weber died at her daughter Mrs Albert Curtis home in Columbus Friday morning at 10 40 in her 87th year. She is survived by her daughter and her sister Mrs George Smith of Corry. One of the oldest Columbus township residents she and her parents moved from New York state when the country was a wilderness. A stroke two weeks earlier left her unable to recover.
An order from Provost Marshal Crowder delays the departure of draftees in the first quota until at least February 15. The new classification will affect those awaiting summons with some released and others replaced on the list. Governors of all states received the directive outlining the far reaching changes.
Cigar makers at IF . A. Steber threaten to shut the factory if demands for higher pay are not met. They seek 11 dollars per thousand, 10. The note comes amid war conditions with industry watchers noting a past instance when Steber’s son Raymond shut a shop in Oil City for similar reasons.
A. G. Eldred, auditor for the George R. Whaley estate, filed his account after hearings in 1917 that drew over forty claims and about a hundred witnesses. John G. Smith, executor, prevailed on most contentions. several claims for legal services by Vroman, Tabor, Roward, Haehn, and Shawkey were disallowed. The state will be settled and residue turned to the widow and heirs.
The fire department answered 54 alarms in 1917, one more than in 1916. The last three came in Saturday and Sunday.
Warren native Paul Newmaker of the Tith Field Artillery in Camp Greene North Carolina has received a promotion to corporal.
Recorder Henry H. Bagsett issued 337 marriage licenses in 1917, 33 more than in the prior year.
Miss Marie Benjamin and Neil Paterson wed on Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home on Oneida Avenue. Rev. W. E. Staub of the Baptist church officiated.
Representative and Mrs. Earl H. Beshlin and their two sons left Wednesday evening for Washington to remain until after Congress adjourns. The boys will attend school in the Capitol city.
Residents report flour shortages in Warren grocery stores though most have limited supplies. Shopkeepers say shipments are en route and fears of famine are unfounded as restocks are expected soon.
Glen Peterson and Miss Mattie Moore were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs M D Wheeler on Union Street. Rev W C Beck of the First Lutheran church officiated.
Chas Morrison of Warren and Miss Frances Loftis of Olean married Wednesday in St Mary’s Catholic Church Olean. They will reside in this city.
Ray Lavery aged 23 and formerly of Warren was found dead in his Augusta Kansas room after gas inhalation. He was the son of Mr and Mrs W R Lavery and will be buried in Okmulgee Oklahoma.
Mrs. Inez Johnson of Youngsville was alleged to have ingested a large quantity of bicloride of mercury tablets about three weeks ago and was given up by physicians, but she now appears none the worse for the experience.
Frederick H. Boyett aged 56 a motorman on the Conenango Ave line collapsed and died at 10 30 Tuesday morning while at the controller awaiting another car to pass Heart failure declared as the cause Burial set for Friday in local cemetery with funeral arrangements pending informed officials said he had been in service for many years and was a familiar figure on the line.
The origin cotton plant at Irvine burg near Russell was sold to Mutual Sales Company formed by W. N. Davis and Benj. Taylor. They plan to convert the three remaining buildings into an oil refinery soon. The site includes 12 acres and a 1,200 foot railroad switch.
The Steber cigar factory shut down today for an indefinite period due to a dispute over wages. Workers demanded a $2 per thousand raise, which the owner said he could not afford to pay, leading to the suspension as both sides refused concessions.
James Leroy Black married Miss Myrtle Morton in Youngsville in a ceremony conducted by Rev J A Lyons. Separately, William Crooks of this city wed Miss Elmar S Whitney of Corydon with Rev L L Swisher officiating at First M E Church.
A war zone tour shows France’s heavy sacrifices and enduring resolve behind the lines from channel to Swiss border. The prevailing mood is gratitude as America joins the fight, with doubts fading after the arrival of the American troops.
Across the shell scarred war ground in Flanders and Europe, American women ambulance drivers win laurels for courage and skill as drivers and mechanics. They push to clearing stations near big guns, risking shells, gathering wounded with swift, fearless action.
The article highlights women driving X ray ambulances and ambulances on the French and allied fronts, rushed to operating tables, saving many lives. Society women like Maria Laurence Wetherill and Hilda S Ambier join the Volunteer Ambulance division, adopting uniforms and serving as skilled drivers and mechanics. Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff leads drivers across France aiding wounded soldiers and enabling others to enlist.
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