Park named district manager for Atlantic Refining
Henry Park the former sheriff who retired at the start of the year has been appointed district manager for Atlantic Refining Company. His territory covers the former two districts and includes Warren Oil City Franklin and Corry. He will oversee distribution of all company products in this district. The Warren Public Library Association held its annual meeting Monday evening. Officers were elected with J P Jefferson as president Rev W H Jones as secretary and W F Messner as treasurer. The executive committee includes Mrs Noyes, Mrs Filler, Miss Rockwell, R T Adams and C J Crary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Park
Atlantic Refining Company
Mr. Park
Warren
Oil City
Franklin
Corry
Warren Public Library Association
Association
J. P. Jefferson
W. H. Jones
W. F. Messner
Noyes
Filler
Robert Knabb’s Garage Burned Saturday Morning
Fire destroyed the frame garage of Robert M. Knabb on Dartmouth Street about 4 o clock Saturday morning. A four passenger car and a billiard room contents on the second floor were lost. Insurance partially covered the loss. rebuilding is planned in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Knabb
Darthmouth Street
Knabb
Woodard Grill Closes Indefinitely After Weekend Shutdown
The Woodard soda grill on Second Avenue was closed Saturday night indefinitely. Once a stylish venue opened near the theatre foyer, it was designed by J. D. Woodard and later managed by Mrs. A. D. Branch under Warren Enterprise Company. Poor patronage cited as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodard
Second Avenue
J. D. Woodard
Jamestown
Warren Enterprise Company
A. D. Branch
Death of Miss Lizzie Thorpe in Sugar Grove
Miss Lizzie Thorpe died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning at her sister Mrs. Margaret Stoolfire's home in Sugar Grove. She was about 70, an active Methodist Episcopal and Woman's Christian Temperance Union member. Survived by two sisters and three brothers, J P Thorpe and Andrew Thorpe of Sugar Grove, Frank Thorpe of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral at Mrs Stoolfire's home Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thorpe
Margaret Stoolfire
Sugar Grove
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Hattie Morrison
J. P. Thorpe
Andrew Thorpe
Frank Thorpe
Springfield
Stoolfire
Warren Street Railway Directors Elect Officers
The Warren Street Railway Company meeting discussed no construction of the Warren Youngsville line. David H. Siggins was elected president and H. A. Siggins secretary and treasurer. Reports were given and the session adjourned with no signs of start by summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Street Railway Company
Warren Youngsville
David H. Siggins
H. A. Siggins
Death of Donald Raymond Bull Following Measles
Donald Raymond Bull died at home near Wrightsville Pennsylvania on January 5 after a twelve day pneumonia following measles. Born May 18 1912 he was the second son of L Robert Bull and Helen Bly Bull and survived by four sisters and two brothers Jessie S Kathleen M Lovina W V Dorothy Frank R and Arden J Bull. A private funeral was held December 30 with Rev Cage of Chandlers Valley speaking. burial in Stillson Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Donald Raymond Bull
L. Robert Bull
Helen Bly Bull
Jessie S
Kathleen M
Lovina W
V. Dorothy
Frank R
Arden
Toner Griggs Wed At Baptist Parsonage
Harry S. Toner and Caroline B. Griggs married Saturday evening at the parsonage of the First Baptist church by Rev. H. S. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren
Baptist
Harry S. Toner
Caroline B. Griggs
H. S. Stewart
First Baptist Church
Warren News Briefs Highlight Illness and Local Appointments
Relatives report Herbert Hesch, a former Warren resident, seriously ill at his Welland Ontario home with typhoid pneumonia. Dutch luncheon hosted by Gen Joseph Warren Chapter D. A. R. at Mrs. John Smith’s Clarendon home amid cold. Martin J. Laufer named freight agent for the D A W P railroad in Warren, succeeding C C Miles. new office and freight house to be occupied this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Herbert Hesch
Welland
Ontario
Canada
Clarendon
Joseph Warren
Dp. A. K
John Smith
D., A. V. & P. Railroad
Martin J. Laufer
North Warren
D. A. W. & P. Railroad
C. C. Miles
Elk Township Man Arrested in Horse Cruelty Case
Ludwig Johnson of Elk township was arrested last Thursday by Constable John Brown on charges of torturing beating and killing a horse. He pleaded not guilty and asked for a hearing. D A Arird represented the defendant and the hearing was scheduled for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Johnson
Elk Township
John Brown
D. A. Arird
Warren Post Office Receipts Rise in 1913
Postmaster Allen reports Warren post office receipts increased from 66,849.88 in 1912 to 71,145.88 in 1913, an uptick of 4,296.12. The growth reflects stronger overall business at the office across all sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Allen
Frame Promoted to Assistant Engineer at State Highway Dept
The State Highway Department announced Thomas C. Frame of this city as assistant engineer. Frame, previously superintendent of Warren county, is assigned to district No. 15, succeeding W. A. Wynn who moved to the new bureau of township highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Frame
Frame
Warren County
W. A. Wynn
Bureau of Township Highways
Engagement of Miss Josephine Smith to Lt Commander Freeman
Friends in Warren attend invitations for the wedding of Miss Josephine Smith formerly of Warren to Lieutenant Commander Freeman U S A. The ceremony is set for January 21 in San Bernardino California where Miss Smith resides with Mrs Anna Watson Syms. Freeman is stationed at San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Josephine Smith
Freeman
U.S. A
San Bernardino
Cal
Miss Smith
Anna Watson Syms
San Diego
Roller Skating Rink Planned for the Island
Fred Meas and Truman Stone lease ground on Clark Street to build a 50 by 82 foot roller skating rink. They plan to open about March 1 and are in Buffalo to buy an electric organ and 500 pairs of skates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meas
Truman Stone
Clark Street
Mr. Meas
Mr. Stone
Buffalo
Warren Jamestown Line Holds Annual Meeting
The Warren Jamestown trolley line and Warren Street Railway Company held their annual meeting at the company offices on Monday afternoon. The Warren Jamestown line meeting passed quickly. David H. Siggins was elected president, H. M. Preston vice president, and Samuel Q. Smith secretary and treasurer of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Jamestown
Warren Street Railway Company
David H. Siggins
H. M. Preston
Samuel Q. Smith
Measles Epidemic Worsens in Lottsville
Report from Lottsville notes a spreading measles epidemic with cases in nearly every house. The outbreak began Christmas night as two children with developed cases attended a public event, and the acting health officer has quarantined multiple new cases in a single night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottsville
Child's dress catches fire. saved by quick roll in snow
Violet Wilson, three, near a gas stove, had flames engulf her dress. Her mother rolled her in the snow to extinguish the fire, and the child is expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Violet Wilson
Officers Elected for Warren Banks
Five Warren banks held their annual meetings selecting officers and directors for the coming year. At each institution lists include presidents, vice presidents, cashiers, tellers, and directors, with notes on the fiftieth annual meeting and first annual dividend declarations at Conewango and Warren National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren’s
William E. Rice
Charles Schimmelfeng
Thomas O. Slater
A. T. Schofield
George W. Olmstead
George F. Watson
Hon
Nelson P. Wheeler
Marriage Licenses Registered by Recorder Bassett
Licenses issued listing No. 8,003 to 8,006 in January. Clarence Erickson of Kane and Bessie L. Grenwell of Clarendon married. Harry L. Toner of Warren and Carlie B. Griggs of Farmington married. George White of Warren and Anna E. Cummings of Emporium married. Tony Morelli of Warren and Coriandia Scalise of Warren married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Bassett
Clarence Erickson
Kane
Bessie L. Grenwell
Clarendon
Harry L. Toner
Warren and
Carlie B. Griggs
Farmington
George White
Anna E. Cummings
Emporium
Tony Morelli
Warren
Coriandia Scalise
Miss Josephine Braddock Dies After Long Illness
Josephine Braddock daughter of Lemuel and Harriet Braddock of Philadelphia died at 402 Third Avenue after a long illness. She was sister to Mrs. Joseph A. SchoField of Warren and had lived in the city for years. Funeral by Rev J William Smith Thursday at 3 pm. burial Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Braddock
Lemuel
Harriet V. Braddock
Philadelphia
Third Avenue
Miss Braddock
Joseph A. Schofield
Warren
J. William Smith
Woodlawn Cemetery
Palmer and Wilson Lead Ryan in Governor Race
Palmer and Wilson move ahead of Ryan in the race for governor with Democratic sentiment shifting by locality. Secretary of Labor shows strong support in industrial regions, shaping regional outcomes.
Gubernatorial Contenders Named in 1914 Pennsylvania race
Reports across Pennsylvania show a crowded field for governor in 1914. Key figures include Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson, Rep. A Mitchell Palmer, Collector William H. Berry, and ex mayor Vance C. McCormick. Projections vary by region with Palmer favored in some areas and Wilson in the coal and mill districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
McCormick
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
William B. Wilson
United States Department of Labor
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
United States Senate
Govnor
William H. Berry
Philadelphia
Vance C. McCormick
Michael J. Ryan
W. B. Wilson
Palmer
Ryan
Erie County
Allentown
Five Cent Hotel to Open in Dawes Memorial Name
Charles G. Dawes, former currency official and bread line host, plans a new Rufus Dawes Memorial Hotel offering real beds for five cents a night and meals for one to five cents. The hotel will include free baths and an employment agency, with a Perry battle flag in the lobby bearing Don't give up the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Rufus Dawes
Lake Erie
Commodore Perry
Government Orchard Plans in Panamas Canal Zone
The Canal Record reports the Panama canal commission will grow fruit and cane on a limited scale. The subsistence department has taken charge of large canal zone estates, with land titles passing to the United States via damages awards. Banana culture is planned to meet commissary and hotel needs, alongside oranges limes and avocados.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Record
Panama Canal Commission
Department of the Canal
Canal Zone
United States
Federal Joint Land Commission
Panama
Big Year For Yellowstone Park Visitors in 1915
Yellowstone Park in Wyoming reports nearly 2000 more visitors in 1915 than in 1912 according to the superintendent to Secretary Lane. Tourism rose 45 percent since 1906 with 1913 heavy, second only to 1999 during the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Lane
Portland
Warren Finance Committee Report for 1915 Budget
Warren Pennsylvania January 5 1914 Finance Committee presents budget report for year 1915 detailing General Fund resources 44344 57 Linking Fund 55445 83 total liabilities 257000 00 and notes 27191 58 overexpended due to special water Cousins case unexpended in departments 1190 85 Burgess collections up due to license fee changes tax duplicates added excess 2600 overestimate floating debt 2366 78 fire truck paid from 1914 revenues 2500 to be paid some small bills may arise Street Department overdraft 2000 flood damage repairs postwar notes books praised Miss Weed secretary bookkeeper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Miss Weed
A. W. Mumford
F. G. Schuler
John T. Newell
Bre Rees Oos Ose
Ee Eneereenene
Board of Health
Thaw Freed After Court Ordered Mental Review
The report details mental examinations of Harry Thaw by a commission from September 18, 1915, plus a comprehensive physical and psychological review. Thaw attended church with his mother as the commission announced its findings and continued deliberations on his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Comment Silence Follows Counsel Advice
Though pleased, both parties declined comment saying they acted by advice of counsel.
Lakeshore Grown Nursery Stock Sells For High Weekly Pay
An employer advertises in Girard Pennsylvania for a permanent sales position selling nursery stock. The weekly pay starts at $35 and up with outfit provided. Applicants are instructed to respond to the listing dated January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Girard
Penn’a
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Association
Robert Knabb
Woodard Grill
Lizzie Thorp
Youngsville
Warren Man II
Warren Jamestown Line
Warren Mail
Warren Banks
Ings
Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
E. W. Campbell
George B. Ensworth
George H. Jackson
Charles B. Ayers
W. J. Richards
Savings Department
E. C. Alexander
E. D. Bartlett
R. W. Stone
W. W. Beaty
L. R. Freman
W. M
William Muir
F. K. Russell
C. T. Conarro
Teller
R. H. Winger
F. C. Bogart
N. D. Paterson
A. L. Langdon
Harold Humel
H. W. Connarro
J. A. Rockwell
C. T. Conerro
A. G. Eldred
G. G. Curtis
J. L. Stone
George L. Craft
T. B. Clason
J. L. Currie
Frank Morrison
Citizens National
D. L. Gerould
B. McOwen
O. A. Pressell
Samuel Peterson
H. A. Booth
Fred C. Eaton
J. G. Curtis
J. S. Bayer
E. H. Beshlin
Conewango Trust Company
H. G. Eaton
John Hepburn
H. S. Keckteller
J. W. Kendall
J. G. Johnson
W. W. Stevens
Emil Johnson
Charles Wilson
Bear Lake
S. C. McClintock
Corydon
A. G. Bell
Clarion
Frank McNeil
F’. A. Shaw
Tidioute
W. W. Hodges
Russell
Warren Trust Company
Warren Trust
W. M. Lindsey
O. S. Brown
W. H. Allen
George E. Colvin
W. C. Heasley
C. H. Clawson
G. B. Ensworth
M. W. Jamieson
Hon. W. M. Lindsey
A. Mintzer
C. S. Morris
U. S. Rogers
E. D. Wetmore
Panama Canal
Burgess and Town Council
Cses
Citizen’s National Bank
H. B. Hyde
Optometris
Warren, PA
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