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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
A false alarm was sent to fire headquarters shortly after ten o clock last Friday night claiming the Steber Cigar factory was on fire. Firemen at the central station investigated thoroughly and found no trace of a blaze.
On June 30 a reunion of people who formerly resided in Petrol[e]um Center] Venango County will be held at that place. A number of residents of this city formerly lived there and will probably attend. All are expected to take with them sufficient provisions for two meals.
P R R passenger No 39 traveling east to Warren was 80 minutes late last Thursday after a woman aboard gave birth to a boy. With no physician on board the train backed to Sunbury to aid the mother. Spring Creek resident Howard Johnson, 6, injured three fingers in a cream separator accident and may lose the digits. James Minore of Sugar Grove died Thursday morning. Dr. Floyd Schuler will practice in Warren after arriving from Braeburn, Pa. The Blue Eye fishing case ruled J R Moore the sole owner of the stream land. a Warren auto accident left occupants with minor injuries. Warren is described as the wealthiest small city in the U.S. with over $12 million on deposit across six banks.
Street cars operated Sunday to the Fair Grounds over the newly completed Conenango Avenue street railway extension.
A big track meet and motorcycle race are planned at Corry's race track for July 4 under the Erie Motorcycle Club. Archie LeJeal, famous rider, will participate again.
Norman H. Spencer, longtime manager of the Warren Light and Power Company and in recent years in charge of the lighting plant in Olean New York, has resigned to pursue a general electrical business in Olean. He previously led electrical operations in Warren and now will establish a private firm.
Congressman Willis J. Hulings will provide 105 copies of the Agricultural Year Book to Warren County Commissioners for free distribution. The volume is described as a valuable resource for agriculturists and is expected to be quickly taken once it arrives.
An unofficial Warren census finds more than 600 automobiles owned by residents, equating to one car for about every twenty four people, above Pennsylvania’s average of one car per fifty residents. A new car ordered for the Warren and Jamestown street railway is expected to arrive to ease July lake city crowds.
James Brann once Warren’s sheriff is now a noted businessman in western states and is increasingly mentioned in Oklahoma papers as a potential next governor. His successful ventures and growing list of supporters fuel the speculation about his political future.
Fire destroyed the Arnold dwelling above the High Board Fence on North Warren early Thursday. The family was at breakfast when flames were spotted in the rear. A piano was saved but most belongings perished. loss partly insured.
Eighteen new coats arrived for the Warren Fire Department at Central Station. Described as the best yet, the canvass oil skin and wool lining coat withstood a test as a firefighter wore it and fell backward for fifteen minutes yet remained intact. Firefighters express relief as the old coats were worn to rags.
Clarence O'Neill sells his horse wagon and good-will in the butter milk business of Warren to Mr Beebe, formerly a hotel keeper in Clarendon. O'Neill has not yet decided his future business.
At the 26th Jamestown District gathering in Clarendon on Friday, officers for the coming year were chosen. Jewett C. Bloomquist is president for the first sub-district. Bernice Ingersoll serves as secretary for the second. Glenn Eggleston is president for the second sub-district. Phoebe Finley is president for the third sub-district. R. C. Davis is president for the fourth sub-district. L. Grant Hector is corresponding secretary. Mae Fisher is treasurer. Mrs. C. M. Reed is Junior League Superintendent.
Yeggmen robbed the Sugar Grove post office in the Masonic building, stealing about 100 dollars worth of stamps. The break in occurred at least two hours before discovery after a partygoer noted the front doors were open around three o'clock.
Miss Mabel C. Weir hosted Tuesday evening at her Tiona home a shower of gifts for Miss Bessie Parker whose marriage to E. Guy Frick of Renova is planned. Out of town guests included Miss Sara Mooney of Warren and Miss Amy Irvin and Miss Edna Leavy of Clarendon, all former Parker coworkers in Tiona.
In a courtroom today judges Hinckley Siggins and Hughes suspended sentence for Guy C Swanson who pleaded guilty to forgery tied to Oakland Cemetery Association finances where he served as secretary. A clemency petition by attorney Edward S Lindsey prompted mercy, noting Swanson’s health and prior 21 month jail term. He requested restitution and spoke of future employment. The court’s action drew citizen approval for tempered justice.
Bert Backus of Columbus was charged with larceny for taking a cupboard and ten windows from an Erie Railroad land site in Columbus township. He admitted taking the items but the jury returned a not guilty verdict, finding no final intent to steal.
Brief society notes highlight notable figures in local events. Mentions include individuals shaping cultural and civic life, with quick updates on appearances, affiliations, and engagements reflecting the social season.
The Warren County Medical Society held its June meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Elks’ club house. Members were guests of Drs. Smith and Finlayson. After business, an impromptu program featured reports on interesting cases recently encountered.
The Struthers Library Building began as a generous gift and Mary C. Dinsmore served as treasurer. Thirty years later the Warren Library Association plans a second, larger home after the collection grew to thirty thousand books and outgrew its quarters.
The Muskogee Electric Traction Company surrendered to jitney buses announcing street cars will be abandoned and jitneys installed. Ten 36 passenger motor buses will arrive within ninety days replacing city line street cars. two interurban cars remain. Muskogee, a 30 000 population city, has operated cars since 1905 and currently runs about twenty five miles of track.
The ad lists Barefoot sandals priced from 65 cents to 1 dollar 48 cents per pair. Boy Scout shoes available from 1 dollar 25 cents and up. Women’s low shoes range from 1 dollar 48 cents to 4 dollars.
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