This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
5
Rev. H. S. Stewart announced his resignation as pastor of First Baptist Church in Warren after three years. The move takes effect the first Sunday in September and he will assume the pastorate of Second Baptist Church in Washington.
The Sheffield Glass Bottle Company will restart production this fall using machinery after successful earlier installations. Machines now run practically all regional glass factories, replacing hand blowers.
The Wide Tire Act has been repealed and township supervisors in all counties are notified they are no longer required to pay the bonus provided in the act. The repeal became effective May 3, 1915.
John Barr of Titusville tried to end his life Friday night by slashing his throat with a razor. He was hospitalized and placed in a straight jacket after becoming violent on Saturday. He died early Tuesday morning.
Ice cakes floated Friday in Conewango Creek at Warren for about an hour. The square, cold blocks, likely from an unprotected ice house in New York, drifted from the creek into the river as July heat persisted.
Pennsylvania will have an abundance of young bass and trout to distribute to the streams this fall. Yearling trout will be released starting in the fall. N. R. Buller, State Commissioner of Fisheries, says the trout program has been very successful after return from hatchery inspections.
Edward Huntley of Lottsville area died Sunday after a sudden heart attack at about sixty. He was a well known resident. He is survived by his wife and four sons in the same vicinity. Funeral services were held last Wednesday at his farm home.
Ernest Hendrickson, 21, of Mayville Forest County, suffered a skull fracture after his speeding motorcycle collided with a car Sunday. He was hurled through the windshield, suffered cuts and bruises, and was taken to Warren Emergency Hospital where surgery was performed. recovery expected.
Gregg Abbott of Sugar Grove was blinded for two days after an ammonia pipe at a condensed milk factory spurted alkali into his face. Doctors have yet to determine the full extent of eye injuries. Funeral services for Edwin R. Hue were held at his Market Street home with Rev J. W. Smith and a large group of friends in attendance. interment was private at Oakland. Pallbearers included Earle R. Morrison and Ed M. Branch among others.
The Warren County Agricultural Association released its premium list for the County Fair to be held August 31 to September 3. The 108 page book gives premiums, horse and motorcycle race programs, free attractions, and premiums offered by Warren merchants along with an invitation to county residents to attend.
The Viele gasoline car built by the Allegheny Foundry Co. may be used on a proposed Youngsville to Sugar Grove trolley line. Promoters show commitment while farmers wait to see it in operation. Road bed and bridges from Youngsville to Mathews Run are in good shape and the Sugar Grove bridge is being repaired. If the Youngsville branch is completed construction could start from Sugar Grove to Chautauqua Lake via Panama and Asheville.
Eli Meyer married in Meadville eight weeks earlier to Elizabeth Buck of Jamestown Mercer County Pa was arrested in Jamestown on bigamy charge unable to post 1000 bail placed in lockup his wife later withdrew the charge and left with him both families said to be wealthy Meyer and his first wife from West Virginia worked in a Mercer County department store where his second wife, about 23 and widowed two years prior, was employed
George Mundorff was struck by lightning at his farm near DuBois while seeking shelter from a storm. The bolt passed from a tree to him burning clothing and footwear before neighbors aided him. He survived and later showed signs of life, now practically recovered.
Ernest DeForest Tucker died Sunday morning at his West Fifth Avenue home at age 58 after a brief illness linked to facial injuries from a street car collision. He had worked for Adams Express Co. until three weeks ago. Survived by wife Hael Olive Gilbert two brothers in Brocton NY and two daughters interment in Kennedy NY following a Monday service.
The Warren County Odd Fellows move to establish a sanitarium under the order to care for tuberculosis patients and friends. They aim for a high Allegheny mountain location with fresh air and outdoor living, accessible by rail from all parts of the state, addressing overcrowded state facilities.
A long list of social visits and homecomings in Warren and surrounding towns. Local residents including Misses Katherine and Florence Jones Helen Jones Miss Helen Walker Miss Alice Beaty and many others are noted returning from or visiting Buffalo Cleveland Randolph Franklin Jamestown and Kane with family friends and relatives. Several relocation or travel mentions including Prof John Broderick Homer E Boyd and the McKay family are listed among ongoing social activity.
The Warren and Jamestown Street Railway company raised wages on Monday. Older workers will gain about two cents per hour, a meaningful monthly increase.
Footwear deals list Barefoot sandals 65c to 1.48 per pair. Women's low shoes range from 1.48 to 4.00 with several midsized options at 1.75 and 1.98. Durable value lines highlighted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.