Warren News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Tidioute resident Mrs. O Burgess visited Warren. Walter Murphy becomes post office clerk and Floyd Scott new mail carrier. Crescent park band stand opened with A F of M concert. Cambridge Springs to build a cement block city building with white silica sand facing. Harold Hazeltine, Cambridge University lecturer, summering with Warren family. Captain Helen Kimball and Ensien Hoffman married at Niagara Falls. Warren Savings Bank declares dividend, $19,500 paid to stockholders. William Hammond hospitalized for kidney issues. May Ball’s Sunday School class hosted a June 30 picnic for Miss Sarah Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Walter Murphy
Floyd Scott
Crescent Park
A. F. of M
W. H. Jores
Fourth Street
Cambridge Springs
Illinois
Helen Kimball
Ensien Hoffman
Salvation Army
Niagara Far
Warren Savings Bank
William Hammond
Hammond Iron Works
Presbyterian Church
May Ball
R.L. Kerr
East Fifth Street
Sarah Kerr
Bridge Fire Threatens Railroad Near Russell
A North Run area blaze on the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg line endangered a passenger train when a bridge ignited by locomotive sparks burned half the structure. The train was flagged away to prevent a plunge. Nearby home of Cornelius Gallagher burned from an overheated hot plate with $40 cash lost. Mrs Gallagher slightly burned. Dry kiln also caught fire but was quelled by workers.
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Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
North Run
Russell
Warren County
Cornelius H. Gallagher
Chestnut Street
Unprecedented storm devastates Trionesia and Forest County
A Friday night storm lasting four hours caused rivers to flood, washing away railroad lines, bridges, and timber. Losses in Forest County are estimated at 100000 to 150000 dollars, with the Pennsylvania railroad as a major victim. Damages stretch from Dawson's Run to Tidioute, including a torn log dam and tens of millions of feet of timber lost or recovered.
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Trionesia
Forest County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tidioute
Dawson’s Run
West Hickory Creek
Siggins’ Run
Trunkeyville
Endeavor
Wheeler & Dusenberry
Sheffield
Nebraska
Kellettville
West Hickory Run
McArthur Run
South Penn Oil Co
Tionesta
Collin, Darrah & Co
Oil City
Lander Lad Injured by Powder Bomb Incident
Eight year old Grant Beck of Lander was severely injured when a powder can he used as a makeshift bomb exploded. His face was blown and both eyes may be lost though recovery is possible. The blast occurred as his father milled in the adjacent stable. family members rushed home upon the accident.
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Celoron
Bryan Convention Dominates as Radification Meeting
Democratic delegates, led by Colonel Bryan, proceed with formalities but control remains with the Bryan faction. Nomination likely on the first ballot in Denver on July 9 as the campaign machinery stays in confident, unhurried hands.
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Bryan
Colonel Bryan
Bryan Shouters
Lincoln, Neb
Automobile Tragedy Claims Young Resident Harry E. Smith
Harry E. Smith, 32, from Warren died after an auto collision with a train near Ridgway. He was spending time with friends and accompanied by a host and a young woman when the crash occurred at a railroad crossing. He studied architectural drawing and had worked with C. M. Marston before two years as a Carnegie Technical School student in Pittsburg. The body was brought to Warren and the funeral is scheduled for Friday.
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Harry E. Smith
Ridgway
Mr. Smith
Mr. Curry
Smith
Joanna Smith
Henry Street
First Presbyterian Church
C. M. Marston
Carnegie Technical School
Pittsburg
Warren
Balbach and Kerr Wedding at Warren Home
Grooms W A Balbach of Grand Rapids and Sarah Kerr wed at the Kerr home on East Fifth Street in Warren. The couple plans an extended wedding trip and will reside in Grand Rapids. Also, G. Peterson and Ida A Linstrum, both of Warren, married at 120 Irvine Street with Rev. A J Isackson officiating.
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Balbach—Kerr
Warren
R. Kerr
East Fifth Street
J. W. Smith
W. A. Balbach
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Sarah Kerr
Riddelsperger Widow Mary Dies at 76 in Warren
Mrs. Mary Riddelsperger aged 76 died suddenly of heart failure at her Warren home on July 3 1908. Born Leonhart in Sundhausen Alsace she came to America as a child. Survived by husband David and three sons W D L M H P and two daughters Lenora Sandborn and Belle Schermer. Funeral from First Lutheran church and burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Riddelsperger
Warren
Mary Riddelsperger
W. D
Maryland
L. M
H. P
Stoneham
Lenora Sandborn
Belle Schermer
Belleview
First Lutheran Church
Oakland Cemetery
Picnic at Thompson Hill by Putnamville Sunday School
The annual Sunday School picnic was held at the Thompson Hill county home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Thompson. About 200 attendees from Lander Warren North Warren and Russell enjoyed dinner a literary program games and a large fireworks display before returning home late in the evening.
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Putnamville
Beautiful
County
Elmer Thompson
Thompson Hill
Lander
Warren
North Warren
Russell
Twin Sons Born to Hulquist Family in Warren
At Warren on July 2 1908 Mr and Mrs Luther J Hulquist welcomed twin sons in a brief birth notice.
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HuLquist
Warren
Luther J. Hulquist
Fire destroys Gladerun general store and home
A Saturday night fire in Gladerun devoured Jacob Streck’s general store and residence. The loss is estimated at 2500 dollars with household goods gone. The Streck couple were away. Warren was asked to help as Chief Winger sent ten men and the Rufus P. King steamer.
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Jacob Streck
Gladerun
Some Are Born in Trouble Some Acquire It
A wry observation on how trouble comes to people through birth, personal misfortune, or neighbors who dump it over the fence, illustrating the randomness of hardship and neighborly friction.
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Walter A. Wood
Walter A.wood
Architect who cannot draw conclusions in a tough spot
A concise wry note about an architect stuck in a difficult situation due to inability to form conclusions from his work. The remark plays on drawing skills and decision making.
Fall term enrollment at Hoff Business College offered
Enroll now for the Fall term at Hoff Business College with a special discount this month. Call or write. I. J. Horr and L. J. Ho MEs, Proprietors.
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The
Hoff Business College
I. J. Horr
L. J. Ho_MEs
C H Smith Company Announces New Store Addition
The C H Smith Company plans a summer expansion with a four story rear addition facing Second Street to old Marshall Hall property. Architect E A Phillips prepared plans and bids are sought. Construction aims for roof by fall and interior completion by winter for spring occupancy.
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C. H. Smith Company, Ltd
E. A. Phillips
Second Street
Marshall Hall
School Board Awards Increases At Last Monday Meeting
The School Board settled several matters. Miss Ethel Morrison, physical instructor, received a ten dollar monthly raise. L. H. Montague of Warren was elected manual training teacher at forty five dollars per month. Miss Carrie Olsen was elected music teacher at ninety six dollars monthly. F. A. DuBois was elected science teacher and Miss Ethel C Ault resigned as arithmetic teacher in the sub-high with vacancy to be filled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Morrison
L. H. Montague
Warren
Carrie Olsen
F. A. DuBois
Ethel C. Ault
Woman’s face read like a book few can read
A proverb notes that a woman’s face reveals limited hidden lines and suggests only some people discern deeper messages behind expressions and features.
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Warren National
Home Matters
Tiona Oil
O. Burgess
Edward Lindsey
Hanover
N. H
Boston
Mass
Harold D. Hazeltine
Cambridge University
England
Mrs
A. J. Hazeltine
Ll. A. Siggins
Blanch
Ednlett
Cody
Wyoming
Lacy’s Orchard
Pennsylvania Avenue
Midway
Chautauqua Lake
Denver
L. H. Green
J. E. Blair
Green
Blair
C. H. Hunter & Son
PENN
Green & Blair
O. H. Hunter & Son
Roulirda
Siesmon & Rajah
Hills and Lonsdale
Warren National Bank
Penna. Ave. W
Suspension Bridge
Warren, PA
T. O. Slater & CO
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