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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
5
Donald McAlpin formerly of this city has passed the examination for the United States Army and was accepted in New York.
John L. Luzzinger of Enterprise enlisted in the United States Army on Friday and was transferred at Oil City to the Gettysburg training camp for training.
Randall Gordon, 63, a mail carrier on the star route between Leeper and Tionesta in Forest County, died Wednesday afternoon on his route from heart failure.
The C. M. Shawkey class of the Utica Sunday school adopts a plan to send an automobile every Sunday morning to pick up members who say they have no way to reach the church.
A writ of venire issued Tuesday directs Sheriff DeForest and commissioners to empanel a jury of fifty two for the September term. The panel must be called before Saturday.
A Forest County boy demands reimbursement from Game Protector Emick for bicycle damages after he swerved into a ditch to avoid a deer on the highway.
Between thirty and forty members of Company I the 16th Regiment at Warren fell ill Sunday night after eating sour beans. The fresh beans were spoiled by a warm day, and all who ate them were affected.
James Gilfillan of Sixth avenue, living with his daughter Mrs C W Smith, fell from a ladder last Tuesday morning while repairing his home. He was unconscious but treated promptly and no bones were broken. He remains greatly shocked and frail due to his advanced age.
Prof. F. S. Heinaman of Youngsville has been elected supervising principal of the Sheffield schools. He has long directed the Youngsville schools and run a summer school for teachers there, earning a reputation as a successful educator.
R E Keys of Wilkes Barree has accepted the physical director post for the Warren boys department. He has held the role for several years and is reported to be qualified for the Warren position. He will report here September 15.
Frank Dalyrmple of Water Street fell from a dump wagon while hauling dirt. The wagon passed over him fracturing several ribs. He was injured Friday morning and taken to the Emergency hospital after the chain slipped as he drew up the dump boards.
Harry Grayhill suffered a fractured limb and severe scalp wound when a lumber wagon hit a boulder and toppled him in Wildcat Forest County. He was treated at Warren Emergency Hospital after the wagon passed over his right thigh. He had been hauling out wood and was headed to Rogers Glade when an auto breakdown caused delays.
Samuel Peer, a former Interstate League player for Jamestown, was struck by a car in front of the opera house in Titusville and paralyzed from the waist down. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Rev O Farnham files for divorce from Edward W Farnham alleging desertion without reasonable cause. Married January 8 1908 and separated August 1 1914. complaint returnable the first Monday in September.
A schedule issued by George D. Thorn, chief clerk of the State Department, lists six parties entitled to participate in the fall primary. The parties are Republican, Democratic, Socialist, Prohibitionist, Washington, and Roosevelt, down from eight two years ago.
The township code prepared by the state legislative reference bureau and presented in the House by Mr. Siggins Warren was approved by Governor Brumbaugh. The bill codifies all laws relative to township government and mirrors the borough code of 1915.
Across the state many rural districts face opening troubles this fall as veteran teachers refuse new contracts for better pay in other fields, leaving districts short on staff.
A new rural dog law takes effect this year with January license issuance. Fees range from two to four dollars. Dogs must be penned at night. Owners liable for damage and for destruction of game under state game codes. The law classifies dogs as personal property and imposes duties on owners.
John Honus Wagner stands as baseball great with 2,755 championship games, 10,328 at bats, 1,734 runs, 3,410 hits and 718 steals. His career batting average sits at .330 while fielding includes 13,165 chances with 724 errors, 6,748 putouts and 6,417 assists for a .944 fielding mark. Fans nationwide awaited his return this summer.
An attempt to rob the New York Central ticket office occurred Friday afternoon as agent C. E. Tickner was assaulted by a stranger. baggage man John Gerow overpowered the suspect and held him until police took him to the city jail. The thief used a billy and dropped money, signaling a planned getaway.
The June Derrick's Oil Report notes 179 wells completed in New York and McKean Warren Elk Forest Venango Clarion and Butler counties, down 14 from May. Production rose to 328 barrels, Bradford and Venango lead in initial output. 17 dry holes, 10 gas wells. Rigs total 65 and drilling wells 165, up seven, with gains in Middle Field and Butler.
The army draft drawing on Friday drew nationwide attention and Warren County announced a 192 quota for the first army. It is estimated fewer than 400 will be called in order of the drawn names, with the examining board expected to begin at the Court House next Monday.
Time for filing petitions ends August 22 for candidates seeking tax collector burgess school directors city council justice of the peace election officers and county offices. Each petition must include 10 electors in the candidate’s district for local posts and 100 voters for county offices. Many filings have already been made.
Michael Silk aged 74 died at his home on No 911 Fourth Avenue after almost two years of illness. A former conductor of the Oil Creek and Allegheny Valley railroad he was famed for kindness to passengers including helping an elderly woman and often risking rules to assist riders. Born in Ireland he moved to Warren at age 10. Survived by one brother and one sister, his funeral was held at St Joseph's church with burial alongside his wife who died seven years earlier.
Bear Lake July 23 community items include visits by Mr and Mrs Chapman and daughters Stella and Marie of Jamestown to Chas Connell s. Rev Cage and wife back from vacation. Clara Carrier of Cambridge Springs in town Sunday. Fred Bogue moving family to Union City. Gilberts move into Bogue’s vacated house. A daughter was born July 17 to Mr and Mrs E B Cornish. Alice Vancpps and Viola St John visited sister Mrs Walter Tanner at Panama last week. Lightning burned barns on Elizha Morgan farm Tuesday night. Roy Widsig of Coery died at his father Harvey Widsig s home on Goshen Road. funeral at home, burial at Panama. Ella Hyde Pomroy of Buffalo visiting friends returned home Wednesday.
Announcement from Harrisburg Friday night lists first call draft allotments for Northwestern Pennsylvania counties. Warren County’s total on the first call is 192, with 384 young men to be summoned for examination in a few weeks.
Frank H Crull shot his wife twice and then killed himself on Sunday at 2:30 pm near the Columbia Theatre Building in Warren. The couple walked with their 11 year old son Marshall as neighbors heard two shots. The two had a long history of separations and a recent breakup. Crull, an insurance agent, used an 832 automatic Colt. Mrs Crull had worked at the Stein Woman's shop since the home split.
Magazines and newspapers bearing one cent stamps may be posted unwrapped and unaddressed by publishers and will be forwarded by the postal authorities to American soldiers and sailors in Europe.
The trans Pacific steamer Wairuna of 1904 tons net register with about 40 crew is 30 days overdue at a Pacific port from Auckland New Zealand. Union Steamship Co officials say she may be disabled and adrift after leaving Auckland May 31.
In New York a Kentucky mountaineer, John Calhoun Allen, interrupts Judge Mayer to save his 24 year old son from prison for slacking on the draft. The father pleads that if his son fails to register he will shoot him in the square. The youth pledges to register and enlist after release.
Vacation time has arrived as schools close for the season and travelers head to the Great Lakes. The Seeandbee steamer operates daily between Cleveland and Buffalo drawing large passenger traffic, offering weary travelers a restful overnight voyage to reach destinations by morning.
Large quantities of spruce for airplanes will ship at $105 per 1000 feet under an agreement between government representatives and spruce producers. The reduced price applies to private manufacturers with government and allies contracts as well as direct government purchases.
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