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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
5
Warren police have received numerous summer complaints of tires stolen from rear of cars. At least fifty tires have been taken this season. Tidioute man Lawrence Lindquist underwent appendicitis and gallstones surgery at Warren Emergency Hospital on May 22 and is recovering well.
C C Smith, president of the Warren County Pair Association, retracts his recent resignation after pressure from stockholders. Also reported, Daniel Clemons escaped from the State Hospital at North Warren and returned home in Chandlers Valley. In Tidioute, Gaylord Allen suffered an injury at work when a machine cut off the end of his little finger and injured his left hand.
L. C. Chamberlain of Union Securities Co of Pittsburgh visited Warren last Thursday to distribute settlement checks totaling about 2090 dollars after the company’s agent absconded with customers’ certified payments. The same report notes plans to convert the E. E. Norton mill at Tidioute into a modern baseball park urged by Rev. B. H. Morey to foster clean sport. Methodist Sunday school boys lead the effort, with membership limited to those of clean habits and no profanity.
Glen Campbell was assaulted Friday night by four foreigners returning from the carnival. The beating, allegedly sparked by Campbell throwing confetti at Polish glass works workers, left him unconscious after being kicked. Jealousy cited as motive.
Deputy Factory Inspector Drozeski visited Warren Axe and Tool Company to investigate a severe injury to Samuel Christensen, an axe grinder. The stone exploded after the rest holding the axe was positioned too far from the grinding surface, causing the explosion and injury.
The Shakespeare club civic committee has stirred interest by planting shrubs and dahlia bulbs, creating flower beds in public spaces. NearbyDepot Street merchants added geraniums beside the Carmichael hotel, with Economite Chapter Eastern Star and Shakespeare club ladies enhancing school grounds with shrubs and beds.
Thirty Eben N. Ford Post G. A. R. members gathered Sunday morning as Rev. A. M. Rickel of the Evangelical Church preached the Memorial sermon in their honor.
Daniel Clemons, an inmate of the Warren asylum, escaped Thursday by scaling a six foot wall and swimming the Conewango. He rode away on a fisherman's bicycle found on the far side. Dr. W. H. Mitchell, hospital superintendent, spoke Friday night at North Warren High School on eugenics before 75 attendees.
Mrs Marion Loucks wife of a veteran horseman and resident at 700 East Street died suddenly after a prolonged decline felt last Friday. She was born Emily Gander Loucks on February 2 1860 and belonged to First Lutheran Church. Survived by husband four sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements not specified.
The Sugar Grove Borough High School held its commencement at the Methodist Church last Friday night with a full program. Students delivered orations on topics like The Value of Ideals and American Ideals, plus music, readings, and a class prophecy. Diplomas were awarded by Prof. Ww. A. Milspaw, and W C T U prizes were announced for high school and grades, with winners Elsie Herspool and Arlene Edin among others. Essays will be read at a public entertainment on Friday evening, June 2, inviting all to attend.
Norman Davis of Warren has been appointed to the head office in Shanghai as assistant cashier after an apprenticeship in the provinces. He previously traveled to China last year for Standard Oil. The Warren County Fair Grounds are leased by Jamestown Motorcycle Club for Saturday June 10 with amateur and professional races. The club previously held a Labor Day meet in 1915 noted as very successful aside from an accident to see Anderson.
Five hundred parents and friends attended the high school Shakespeare pageant Friday evening. Two hundred students participated in the elaborate production, with costumes rented in Buffalo, marking a notable achievement for the school.
Fifty witnesses watched the attack on a 1200 foot deep Easton well owned by Fred Eaton at Jefferson Street. Two nitroglycerin charges totaling 120 quarts were used with one suspended 100 feet above the other. J. E. Hamilton, filming in the city, captured the scene as the well began to surge upward.
The Ladies Aid of Clendening Corners met at Mrs Fay Shaw’s home on Thursday May 25 for a chicken dinner at noon. The group received $4.11, approved the By-laws, and welcomed three junior members Viola Lounsbury Harley Lounsbury and Edith Robbins. The next meeting is set for Thursday June 8 at Mrs Myrtie Towns’ home.
Oakland Cemetery trustees plan widening and asphalt paving of main drives likely to begin before summer. The project follows recent improvements including a new office building at the entrance. A second obituary note announces the death of Marion Loucks at 700 East Street. He died of heart failure at 66 after a racing era and ran a Hickory Street livery with ties to Warren. He is survived by two brothers and a sister.
Adam Betz, an attendant at the State Hospital, was struck by a hopelessly insane patient last Tuesday and died Saturday. The coroner ruled homicide after the inquest was deemed unnecessary. Betz’s funeral was held at Venus Lutheran Church with Rev. A F Rohr in charge.
Warren County commissioners selected the Cleveland firm Charles Fath & Company to build the new concrete and steel bridge over the Allegheny River at Hickory Street. Bid on the patented plan was 117900 dollars, plus 3507 engineers fee, under a 120000 bond issue. Completion required by November 15 with 15 dollars per day penalties.
Warren County farmers may view Pennsylvania Experiment Station fertilizer trials at State College on June 16 and 17. The four year study tests nitrogen phosphorus and potash on corn oats wheat and grass with various carriers and manures to compare effects. Train departs Warren at 10 14 p m Friday June 16 returning the following evening. organizers urge attendance.
Rain disrupted the Decoration Day observance in Warren forcing the march to the cemetery to be canceled and the exercises held at Library theatre. A two o’clock program opened with flag lowering at half mast and graves in Oakland and St. Joseph’s cemeteries decorated by volunteer detail teams.
A Ford owned by John Larson of Clarendon and driven by his son William wrecked on the North Warren road Tuesday night at about 10. Charles Sackett of Clarendon suffered a fractured arm and was thrown from the car. He was taken to Warren for treatment by Dr. Clancy and spent the night at a local hotel. Warren Y W C A to raise 5000 for 1916 expenses begins June 6 with a campaign. Subscribe for the Warren Mail at 1.60 a year in advance.
The Wagner Siegfried Festival lights Forbes Field on June 8 to 10 with a Met Opera star lineup. Honus Wagner is eclipsed by Richard Wagner in a concert setting featuring Melanie Kurt and others, conducted by Artur Bodanzky with the Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra.
The Mail advertises all forms of legal blanks with right prices and a prompt call to place the next order, urging readers to be convinced by the value offered.
Akeley hosts a grange ball game next Thursday between teams captained by Farm Agent H N Reist and Recorder Henry H Bassett. Reist accuses Bassett of drafting players. expected high hits and runs. Players include Ward, Glade, Vallentine, Irvine, Crooks, and more. Umpire Clyde Knapp presides as County Sept. of Schools.
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