Warren High School to Hold 1915 Commencement Friday Night
Fifty seniors are set to graduate from Warren High School Friday night in the auditorium subject to final exams this week. The class includes 32 girls and 18 boys with a mean age around 19, led by officers and a list of named seniors delivering orations on topics from European warfare to the future of playgrounds.
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Warren High School
Warren
J. W. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Harold Hampson
LeRoy Dove
Clara Space
Catherine Henderson
Delia Olmstead
Mildred Bly
Harold S. Hampson
Bernice I. Reynolds
Dorothy Reese
Maurice Emery
Leon Babcock
Priscilla Densmore
Warren Witz
Doris M. Larsen
Florence M. White
Agnes Ostrom
Jollier
John Messner
Eva Bergstrom
Mildred V. Bly
Marcella Butterfield
Mildred Blair
Lillian Burr
Margaret Summers
Samuel Chestnutt
Donald Dove
Catherine Densmore
Tina Ensign
Leland Erickson
Frances Falber
George Frantz
Doris Gamble
Bernice Hildum
Lillian Hertzel
Harold Ingersoll
Spencer Kimmel
Florence Lund
Mararet Marker
Harold McConnell
Lloyd
McNulty
Laura Mohr
Victor Offerle
Louise Rogers
Cora Randall
Mildred Samson
Martha Schuler
Robert Strong
Genevieve Scully
Clara Spade
Rudolph Swanson
Hazel Tucker
John Weaver
George Walsh
Earl Walter
Real Estate Transfers Recorded at Court House
A list of property deeds filed with the court shows transfers in Warren and nearby towns. Transactions include Rose Be. Haron to William C. Duff for 3175 dollars in Warren and other parcels from Herbert Forrest to Harry O R Peterson in Elk and Edward D Wetmore to T W Sparks in Conenango, with amounts ranging from 1 to 318.50 dollars.
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Court House
Warren
M. W. Jamieson
Frederica Gustafson
L. T. Simpson
A. N. Russell
Clarendon
C. R. Elston
L. A. Card
O. W. Beaty
J. Elizabeth Widing
D. A. Rogers
E. A. Wilkinson
Pittsfield
Mary van Geem
James Carrig
Columbus
Warren Keystone Real Estate Company
W. J. Hamiston
Same
C. J. Marker
Wm. H. Brown
Seth Norton
Tidioute
Maude E. Johnson
Everett Johnson
Otis A. Kelley
Frank W. Timmons
Southwest
Melvina Jd. Lacy
George S. Hunter
J. Robert Thile
Richard Olson
Glade
Fred T. Bennett
Fred ~. Thompson
Carl C. Carlson
L. Arthur Brooks
O. C. Sparks
Edward G. Anderson
Corydon
Homer S. Bryner
P. N. Robinson
Mary C. Benedict
William Enos
Local Social Notes from Tidioute May Visitants
Miss Myrtle Hines of Jamestown visited her sister Mrs Clyde Plank this week. Mrs D Carmichael and Mrs D Devine were in Warren. Hester Morrison and Josephine McIntyre attend summer school in Youngsville. Floyd Cochener returns from Warren. Dr Charles Kemble of Erie visited. Mrs Alice Hall of Warren visits relatives. Miss Mabel Lewis graduates from the National School of Elocution and Oratory in Philadelphia and earns top honors. Isabel Owens of Warren stayed with Aunt Mrs J L Thompson last week.
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Tidioute
Myrtle Hines
Jamestown
Clyde Plank
D. Carmichael
D. Devine
Warren
Hester Morrison
Josephine McIntyre
Youngsville
Floyd Cochener
Charles Kemble
Erie
Alice Hall
Mabel Lewis
National School of Elocution and Oratory
Philadelphia
Isabel Owens
J. L. Thompson
Fragmented OCR Note on Marks and Manners at Game Place
A garbled OCR fragment notes a reply from an instructor about marksmanship and recruitment. The readable portion hints at a quoted line about accuracy in a game setting and mentions a classroom or program context with unclear names or places.
Quarantine and Public Health Bills Passed by Governor Brumbaugh
Governor Brumbaugh announced approval of the Walsh house bill establishing a code for reporting and quarantining contagious diseases and defining health officer powers. He also signed bills expanding livestock sanitary board powers, pension funds for city employees, municipal liens, and a senate bill adjusting city registration days. He vetoed a county legal advertising requirement and other measures including deputy sheriff salaries and farmer peddling limits.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Walsh House
Livestock Sanitary Board
Senate
House
Allegheny County
Nineteen Economy Board Measures Pass in Harrisburg
Nineteen recommendations from the State Economy and Efficiency Commission passed as bills, nine becoming law with the Governor's approval. Measures streamline state contracts, expand auditing, boost inspection forces, reorganize agencies, establish a state insurance fund, and modernize statistics and legal operations. Remaining bills would create a state retirement fund, change pay schedules, increase river appropriations, support vocational education, and expand education and building oversight.
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Harriburg
State Economy and Efficiency Commission
John K. Tener
Auditor General’s Department
Board of Public Charities
Bureau of Standards
Department of Labor and Industry
Adjutant General
Delaware River
Attorney General
Highway Department
State Board of Education
Berlin Awaits German US Note On Lusitania Crisis
Berlin officials and the public await American replies as Germany and the United States exchange notes over the Lusitania affair. The foreign office cannot contact Count von Bernstorff by direct radio except in clear language, while press reports fuel tension and uncertainty about the American stance. Authorities strive to keep relations calm and avoid inflammatory publicity.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Foreign Office
America
Bermuda Island Homes and Harbor Described in Detail
The piece highlights Bermuda’s lack of fresh water marshes aiding malaria elimination, and describes stone houses, coral rock building material, and Hamilton as a pleasant hub. It notes St George's town and Castle Harbour, public gardens, and unique alley names, with a new hotel and Bermuda’s education system, schools, and religious establishments. England maintains a coaling station, Ireland Island dockyard, regular steamer, and a vast drydock capable of lifting 17,500 tons, illustrating Bermuda’s strategic importance.
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Bermuda
Hamilton
St. George’s
Castle Harbor
Fort George
Old Maid’s Alley
Spain
Egypt
United States
Church of England
Newfoundland
Ulton
England
Ireland Island
Tyne
Atlantic
Wasn't a man a right to change his mind in breach case
In a pleader's tone a defendant questions freedom to repent in a breach of promise suit. The Eutalo Times notes the remark shows a gendered double standard in opinion toward women.
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Eutalo Times
Ruskin Axiom on Individual Gifts and Civic Duty
A Ruskin quotation notes every person bears a unique gift, no matter how small. When used rightly that talent becomes a lasting contribution to the community and to humankind.
De Palma Wins Big Race In Remarkable Speed Event
Ralph De Palma captured the 500 mile race in five hours 33 minutes 55.5 seconds at 89.84 mph, breaking the 1914 record. Dario Resta finished second four minutes behind with 5:37:34.94. Gil Anderson was third as 11 of 23 starters finished, with De Palma earning 20000 of the 50000 prize.
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Ralph de
Rene Thomas
Dario Resta
Resta
de Palma
Gil Anderson
Ve Palma
Speedway
Ralph de Palma
Earl Coper
Tom O’donnell
Bob Burman
Howard Wilcox
Tom Alley
Hughie Hughes
Billy Carlson
Noel van Raalte
Indianapolis
May
Cianapais Motel
Becker Seals Lips Swearing He Won't Talk
Becker declares he will not talk and seals his lips while facing questions about Gov Whitman. The governor publically remains noncommittal with only close confidants privy to his real position.
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Becker
Gov. Whitman
Interstate League Sunday and Monday Baseball Scores
Results from Jamestown Wellsville Hornell Bradford Warren and Olean show multiple games. Key outcomes include Wellsville over Hornell 3 2, Warren 6 over Bradford 3, Jamestown 7 over Warren and Olean 6 over Bradford in separate matchups. Rain affected Olean Jamestown and Wellsville Warren pairings.
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Jamestown
Wellsville
Hornell
Olean
Bradford
Warren
Olean-Jamestown
Wellsville-Warren
Bradford-Hornell
Bracford
Farmers Institute Managers Meet to Arrange Institutes
The county board of Farmers Institute Managers will meet at the County Commissioners office on Tuesday June at 11 50 a m to arrange for institute locations this season. Attendance requested from all who seek institutes. Letters may be sent to Charman of Board of Institute Managers Sugar Grove if unable to attend.
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County Board of Farmers’ Institute Managers
County Commissioners’ Office
State Board of Agriculture
County Agricultural Society
Pomona Grange
County Alliance
Swumpin Joke Still Tries the Nerve
An old man, Uncle Eben, notes that some people persist in making spiteful joking remarks. He observes that a man who repeats the stunt often gets caught in his own trap, signaling a shared town sentiment about repeated bad humor.
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Eben
Hillside News Notes Personal Visits And Meetings
Miss Mable Whitton of Corry spent a Sunday with Mrs. Henry Johnson. Anna Porter traveled to Ashville NC to see her ill sister Mrs Cotters. A Hillside church meeting May 19 featured Dr M B McNett and Rev Van S Douds with local clergy. Garland attendees arrived in three autos for afternoon and evening sessions with special music. Victor Johnson, injured in a Lottsville Sugar Grove game, is recovering. A prayer gathering was held at Clarence Johnson’s. next at Mrs Rus Moyers on June 6. Mrs Blakeslee of Wrightsville is visiting Hillside with granddaughter Mary Serfurth. Good Roads Day prompted a Betterment League meeting with topics announced for next session. Miss Gertrude Johnson visiting Mrs Dr. Davis at Lottsville. Mrs Grace Bindlay back from Corry hospital. Helen McKelvey visiting Mr and Mrs John P Abbott. Marguerite Johnson, returning from Pittsburgh visits. Mr and Mrs Frank Abbott hosted Mrs Helen Arnold of Corry. Miss Alice King of Jamestown vacationing with Mrs Laura King in Sugar Grove. F A Van Horn on Preston farm between Lander and ops spent Sunday with family. Mr and Mrs C C Burch and family at Panama NY Saturday. Miss Gladys Firth of Jamestown visiting Albert and Mrs Firth. Rose Abbott back home from Pittsburgh after three months.
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Hillside
Mable Whitton
Corry
Henry Johnson
Anna Porter
Ashville
North Carolina
Cotters
Hillside Church
M. B. McNett
Wooster
Ohio
van S. Douds
Meadville
Woodard
Miller
Garland
Victor Johnson
Lottsville
Lottsville High School
Sugar Grove
Clarence Johnson
Davis
Rus Moyers
Blakeslee
Wrightsville
Mary Serfurth
Gertrude Johnson
Dr. Davis
Grace Bindlay
Corry Hospital
Niles Anderson
Helen McKelvey
John P. Abbott
Marguerite Johnson
Harry Johnson
Winnie Johnson
Pittsburgh
Frank Abbott
Helen Arnold
Alice King
Jamestown
Laura King
F. A. van Horn
Preston Farm
Lander
Ops
C. C. Burch
Panama
N. Y
Gladys Firth
Albert Firth
Rose Abbott
W. E. Abbott
Local Notes from East Branch News Roundup
East Branch reports visitors and neighbors with several brief notices. N B Oviatt visited Spartansburg. families from Cherry Grove and Youngsville returned home. A scare at Armitage’s store ended with minor injuries to two children after a runaway incident involving a horse. Lectures on Temperance were given by Mrs. S C Wilson of Clearfield W T U, with next meeting set for June 25 at Mrs. Ralph Nichols inviting new members.
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East Branch
N. B. Oviatt
Spartansburg
F. D. Leay
Cherry Grve
Holly Reno
Youngsville
George Patterson
Corry
Will Northrope
Martha Allen
8. C. Wilson
Clearfield Co
Union Church
Temperance
Ralph Nichols
Lige
Local visits and residents seen in Younsville
Nellie Bates and family of Jamestown visited friends in town. Albert Maleen and wife of Falconer called on his father. H. L. Maurer of Buffalo spent the weekend with his parents. Evelyn Hedges is on the sick list. Oscar P. Bush and wife of Warren were in town Sunday on business and calling on friends. Mrs. Cady and daughter of Corry in town recently. Mrs. McPherson to California by automobile. Dr. McClune and family were Sugar Grove visitors Monday.
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Youngsville
Nellie Bates
Jamestown
Albert Maleen
Falconer
H. L. Maurer
Buffalo
Evelyn Hedges
Oscar P. Bush
Warren
Cady
Corry
McPherson
California
Dr. McClune
Sugar Grove
Memorial Day Gatherings and Local Visits in Lander
Rev. G W Corey delivered a memorial sermon to a large crowd on Sunday morning. Mrs Thomas Knapp of Warren visited for Memorial Day. Emitt Mix and family from Hamburg spent Sunday with A R Mix. John Hansen ill. C Elmer Hansen assisting in Warren. Nina Springer Rose Espersen Emma Ernwall left for Youngsville summer school. Mrs William Carley and children staying a week at Leon. Charles Almancinger of Jamestown visited his brothers. W D Alborn and family were in Warren Friday. Mrs Clara Wilcox of Warren attended Memorial Day services here. Mrs Warren Mahan left for Warren Thursday due to her brother John C Hansen’s illness.
Visits and travel notes from Sugar Grove area
Mrs. Jennie Goss and her father E F Farnham depart for a ten day visit with daughter Myra Falcon in Pittsburgh. Fred eric Goss will stay ten days with sister Ethel Wickmire in Columbus. John Barrett plans an extended stay in Skidmore Missouri. The Rexford and Matson couples from Jamestown visit Mrs. Sarah Palmer. Hila Abbott and party from Jamestown spend the weekend with Mrs Mary Abbott. Miss Teressa Stephens of Celoron is mentioned among local social notes.
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Sugar Grove
Jennie Goss
E. F. Farnham
Spring Creek
Myra Falcon
Pittsburgh
Frederic Goss
Ethel Wickmire
Columbus
John Barrett
Skidmore
Lee Rexford
Bert Matson
Jamestown
Sarah Palmer
Hila Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Mary Abbott
Teressa Stephens
Celoron
Bear Lake Social Notes and Visits May Week
Bear Lake reports visitors from Jamestown and Corry Hospital care for John Lyons. Neighbors attend church ladies aids at M E and U B Parsonages. Several locals, including Mrs. H J Phillips and Miss Maude Baird, are noted as ill or visiting relatives.
Corydon Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Travels
Mrs Bell N Doughty visits Sala manca. Miss Isabelle Geer of Oil City guests of her mother Mrs Kelem Geer. L R Stryker buys a new automobile. Mrs Ida Forbes Fredenburg of Limestone and others visit in town. Various residents visit relatives and attend Memorial Day trips and weekend calls.
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Harry Hammond
Salamanca
Oscar Kightlinger
Kinzua
Maud Reed
Oil City
Ray Caldwell
Henry Funk
Warren
G. L. Tome
Abbie Seeley
F. M. Williams
Alene Carter
Quaker Bridge
F. S. Fitzpatrick
Fletcher
Frank
Steele
Springville
Nellie Pennock
Nora
Jamestown
Nellie Marsh
L. R. S Ryk
Russell Area News Highlights Local Movers Illnesses and Visits
Viola Jones recovering from a serious illness at the family home in Russell. A. J. Sumner, formerly of Russell now in Erie, visiting town. Mrs. Inez Knapp McCartney of Pittsburgh, daughter of Jerome Knapp, visiting relatives. Arvilla French sold her farm near the dam to William Cook of North Warren. Ellea Carlson of Akeley spent the weekend with Lloyd Porter. Mrs. Mary Phillips of Warren visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lyon. Burton Pangborn recovering after a severe illness. Agnes Bairstow takes a job at Bell Telephone in Warren. Myrtle Johnson, daughter of Charles and family, brought home from Philadelphia after hospital treatment.
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Russell
Viola Jones
Guy Jones
A. J. Sumner
Erie
Inez Knapp McCartney
Pittsburgh
Jerome Knapp
Arvilla French
William Cook
North Warren
Ellea Carlson
Akeley
Lloyd Porter
Mary Phillips
Warren
A. F. Lyon
Burton Pangborn
Agnes Bairstow
Bell Telephone Office
Myrtle Johnson
Charles Johnson
Here
Philadelphia
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