From Small Beginning the Warren Public Library Grew
The article recounts the rise of the Warren Public Library from a modest shelf display in 1871 through early development under the Y. M. C. A. and later the Warren Public Association. It covers key figures like Hon. G. W. Scofield, Rev. W. A. Rankin, and Dr. W. V. Hazeltine, the first catalogue, fundraising efforts, and the 1884 move to a dedicated Struthers building with about 3,530 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Public Library
G. W. Scofield
W. A. Rankin
Scofield
Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Old Presbyterian Church
Verback
W. V. Hazeltine
Warren Library Association
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Helmsmen
Thomas Struthers
Warren
Annual Meeting Of Warren Emergency Hospital Discusses Charity Care
The Warren Emergency Hospital Corporation held its annual meeting in the Rachael Weatherby Memorial Nurses' Home. Reports show 864 patients received 12,338 days of care, with charity and part charity work driving increases. Charity costs totaled $16,812.97 with $7,650.05 from state aid and about $4,000 excess costs after unpaid pay-patients are considered. The Alice W. Jefferson Memorial is expected to expand obstetrical services. Directors and officers were reelected or appointed, with committees named for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Emergency Hospital Corporation
Rachael Weatherby Memorial Nurses’ Home
Corporation
Board of
Alice W. Jefferson
Belle H. Crump
Mr. Crump
George W. Sill Memorial Fund
St. Clair Street
Eliza I. Henry
F. C. Eaton
C. Schimmelfeng
E. D. Wetmore
Fannie M. Smith
J. P. Jefferson
C. Schimmelseng
O. F. Hoffman
A. J. Hazeltine
D. L. Gerould
C. J. Frantz
The
Medical Board
Elizabeth Beaty
CC. W. Schmehl
M. T. Smith
Paul B. Stewart
J. R. Durham
I. G. Hyer
Clarendon
W. H. Short
Youngsville
Lusitania Inquiry Opens in London with Survivors and Counsel
Fifty Lusitania survivors and relatives attend the Board of Trade inquiry led by Baron Mersey. Sir Edward Carson argues the ship was not armed or outfitted as a transport. Captain Turner testifies noting passengers helped after the explosion and comments on crew efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Trade
Baron Mersey
Edward Carson
Turner
Butler Aspinall
Cunardine
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Siea
Union
Bermuda Tour Contest Extended Two Weeks
Weather delays and low early participation extend Bermuda tour contest closing. Districts 5 and 1 combine, 3 with 2, 4 unchanged. four trips including a chaperon trip for the top vote getter. A special voting schedule folder will be mailed to contestants upon request. Miss Bessie Hawke wins diamond ring for largest subscription total May 27 to June 15 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hawke
Miss Bessie Hawke
Warren
Miss Hawke
Bermuda
W C T U Inter County Institute Held At Tionesta
The Northwestern Inter-County Institute of the W C T U gathered five counties Crawford Erie Forest Venango and Warren at the Tionesta M E church on June 11 1915. Mrs Ella C Viele of Warren presided and Mrs J E Wenk welcomed attendees. Mrs Belle Davis Smith led Suffrage Hour and numerous papers were read by local officers. The highlight was a keynote address by Mrs Mary Harris Armor of Macon Georgia on temperance to a gathered audience in high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Erie
Forest
Venango
Warren
M. E
Tionesta
Ella C. Viele
J. E. Wenk
N. P. Wheeler
Endeavor
Myrta Huling
J. F. Westinghouse
Oil City
Ada Morgan
Wattsburo
H. A. Bailey
Cora Watson Fell
Genavieve Coutt
Gene. B. Robinson
Olive Lawson
Institute
Mary Harris Armor
Macon
Georgia
America
Armor
U. S
Drng
Ackley quits Billy Sunday revival amid internal strife
Bentley D. Ackley, longtime Billy Sunday secretary and pianist in Philadelphia, resigns after eight years. He plans to expose internal finances and party jealousies that led to splits, including Emmett’s discharge, and reveals why he left after final urging from Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edward H. Emmett
Ackley
Philadelphia Tabernacle
Homer Rodeheaver
Sunday Party
Paterson
Billy Surday
Seventeen Year Locust On His Way
Warren county farmers receive notice that the seventeen year locust is due this month. The warning notes that heavily sprayed trees may be avoided by hoppers and suggests protection for nurseries and young orchards. Collect insects with bags or umbrellas in early morning or late evening and remove worst affected branches. Apply grafting wax or soap to injured parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Department of Agriculture
New US Note to Germany Declares America’s Fight for Humanity
The June 9 1915 note to the German Foreign Affairs Minister outlines U S positions after the Lusitania and other attacks. It asserts liberty of the seas for neutral ships and explains U S views on Cushing Gulflight and Falaba cases, stressing humanity and liability. It notes U S readiness to provide full information and rejects claims about Lusitania arming or use as a belligerent transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Washington
Berlin
Cushing
United States
Lusitania
Canada
Great Britain
Wife Refuses Bible Reading, Man Accused of Knife Threats
In Butler Pennsylvania Edgar Swartz 24 is charged with desertion and non support by his wife Clara 20 The wife says he threatened to kill her with a butcher knife over Bible reading and struck her with a razor strap He denies intent claiming playfulness Testimony scheduled for June 28 in Judge Reiber’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Reiber
Edgar Swartz
Middlesex Township
Clara
Swartz
Move in Order of Moose to Abolish Sideboards
Sharon Pennsylvania June 12 Thousands of Loyal Order of Moose members await action at the national convention in San Diego California during July on abolishing sideboards from all clubs The recent meeting of past dictators in this region discussed the change with some favoring it while others oppose it citing potential loss of members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Lodge of Loyal Order of Moose
San Diego
Cal
Liquor Licenses Decline Across Pennsylvania Counties
In the year, Pennsylvania reports 11,856 wholesale and retail liquor licenses issued in 56 counties, down from 12,196 in 1914, a near three percent drop. Eight counties show judicial rulings, with Forest and Perry returning to the wet column as Wyom ing, Bedford, Greene, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lawrence, Mifflin and Venango listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Bedford
Greene
Huntingdon
Juniata
Lawrence
Mifflin
Venanvo
Forest
Perry
Tenant Leaves At The Mail Office
A tenant departs from a lease with notices filed at the Mail Office. The document records the departure date and the official handling of the final mail and address change.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Filler
Board of Control
Madeline Scott Ease
Selkirk
Florence Buechs
Tidioute
Dave Linquist
Cov Venese
C. C. Jurge
Bessie Hawke Spee
Anna Borg
Doris Ensworth
Dorothy Pearson
Ellen Nelson
Laura Amacher Roe
Columbus
Amy Ohrn
Chandlers Valley
Carrie Delemator
W. C. T. U. Inter County Institute
Billy Sunday
Germany
Benin
Fever Liquor Licenses
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