Jamestown Seen Big Ringling Bros Circus Crowd
A large Jamestown turnout attended Ringling Bros shows with around 9,000 people per performance marking one of the largest crowds in the city’s circus history.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
5
A large Jamestown turnout attended Ringling Bros shows with around 9,000 people per performance marking one of the largest crowds in the city’s circus history.
William L. Cable of Mintzer Cable & Company and Edith E. Atkinson were married Saturday morning at the First M E church parsonage by Rev. Dr. Norris A. White. After a western trip they will reside in the city.
Warren police say six year old Paul Stoddard confessed to bicycle thefts in the past month. Wheels and parts were found in his possession as investigators link him to the series. The report notes the suspect is a minor and outlines the police conclusion.
The Pennsylvania Rural Mail Carriers association annual convention will open in Warren Sunday evening July 4. Senator Boss Penrose will not speak, announcing this in a letter to E. W. Parshall, Republican County Chairman. In Union City Pa on June 16 Lela Rose Tenner married Stanley F. Sturgis of Warren at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Ray M. Driscoll officiated. they will reside in Warren where Sturgis runs a jewelry store at 123 Pennsylvania avenue west.
John Nelson a Kane resident now held in Akron Ohio on second degree murder charges. Reports say he confessed to killing an 11 month old baby while intoxicated. Police believe a motive to win the mother’s hand.
Warren County Commissioners have mailed dog tags and instructions to each Tax Collector. Under a 1892 state statute, owners pay 50 cents for one dog, 1.50 for two, and 2.50 for each additional dog. Revenues fund farmer claims for sheep losses caused by dogs.
Warren police found a suitcase in Wetmore lumber yard believed to belong to Austrian peddler George Mischoo. The owner is unlocated and officials fear foul play possibly involving Italians amid wartime tensions. The case includes photos of him in Austrian NP officer uniform and passports showing service until 1911 after arriving in December 1911.
A film project will begin Saturday to record Warren and its people industries and activities. Columbia Theatre and Chamber of Commerce collaborate to show the footage at the Columbia and on a film circuit for advertising benefit to the city. All Rural Carriers Will Weigh Mail
Oil City resident Mrs. Addie Moriarity died at Warren Emergency hospital after an operation. She had moved to Olean recently and was visiting her mother in Irvineton when ill. Survived by mother Mrs. Phoebe Baker and six relatives in Detroit, Tidioute, Warren, and Irvineton. service held at Irvington.
Rev T L Flood died Saturday at his Meadville home at 5 30 p m. He was 73, born in Williamsburg Pa and educated locally then Dickinson seminary Williamsport. He served as local preacher from age 20 and fought with the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War. Flood edited the Chautauquan for decades after publishing religious magazines and papers. In 1892 he ran for Congress in the Twenty sixth district but lost to Joseph C Sibley.
County Officials at the annual county commissioners convention in Stroudsburg Monroe county include Clerk Addison White and Solicitor John Siggins with Siggins on the program for an address titled Revision of the Triennial Assessment Engineer William C Furlong of train 32 sighted a lawn on the track near Trunkeyville and scared it away Corry physician gave many dope prescriptions federal inspector Emile Koos found drugs sold to dope fiends and one physician issuing too many prescriptions Old home week and Chautauqua in Tidioute opened with concerts fairs and a Saturday athletic program
Edward Bliss a 16 year old resident of Brookville was shot and killed by a tramp aboard a New York Central train Sunday afternoon. The sheriff received word and five tramps were later arrested. Charles H Williamson of Pittsburgh was captured by Reynoldsville police and is held in Jefferson County jail at Brookville for the most cowardly murder in years. Williamson was seized early Monday by Chief James Sample of Reynoldsville.
Miss Nina Ditz and Charles Fisher of Beaver Falls married Wednesday at St Michael’s Church Fryburg with Rev Father Hoeing officiating. Sister Amelia Ditz and John Miller served as attendants. After a yellow and white decorated breakfast at the bride’s mother's home the couple will reside in Beaver Falls following a wedding tour to eastern cities.
A family gathering honoring Frank Robbins's 64th birthday took place at his home in Clendening Corners on Sunday June 27. Five generations were represented, including his 83 year old mother, with a dinner in a nearby grove and music from a violin and phonograph. Mrs. Chas Wiltsie of Denver, Colorado attended from out of town.
Passing mention of local notables and visitors in Warren Pennsylvania society circles. The column lists names of residents and guests visiting relatives, attending weddings, conferences, and vacations in towns from Erie to Denver, with brief notes on travel and health. It mentions Minnie Shawkey, Gert rude Montgomery, Harold Schubacker, and others during a busy social season.
New York June 30 Governor Slaton states he would have pardoned Frank if his lawyers had asked for a pardon. He adds he could not exercise pardoning power without a formal request and explains his position on the matter.
Barefoot sandals priced from 65 cents up to 1.48 dollars per pair. Women’s low shoes offered in full style ranging 1.48 to 4.00 dollars.
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