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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
8
Mrs. James Nelson of Bath New York was burned to death Tuesday night after her daughter, briefly left alone in the house, heard her mother scream and rushed back to find her engulfed in flames. The 80 year old, in frail health, died Wednesday morning. investigators suspect a lamp ignition and a falling chimney ignition through a loose wrapper.
Mrs. William Remshard of Colonial Terrace woke to a burglar in her Bellevue house and, unable to cry out, allowed him to search rooms and even touch her bed pillow. He took only cold lamb and Swiss cheese from an icebox. the woman is under medical care with nervousprostration.
Mrs. C. D. Secor of Niles New York lost one thousand dollars in cash and a gold watch after storing the money in a cape pocket in an upstairs wardrobe. She had received the funds two days earlier in a Syracuse real estate office and suspects she was followed home by the thief. Sheriff Bancroft leads the investigation.
Reports from Hunterdon county peach districts Delaware indicate a much smaller harvest than forecast. Growers now expect at most 300 baskets this season from early varieties, and one producer lowers his range from 8 000 to 10 000 baskets to about 1 500.
Jerome Riddle's farm at Alexander New York owned by him and rented by Henry Hartman burned Tuesday. Five barns and two sheds were destroyed after one building was struck by lightning. About 1500 bushels of wheat and 300 bushels of beans burned. Most farm tools saved and livestock saved except three pigs. Loss partly insured.
Showers last Tuesday night brought relief from an extreme heat spell that had Hornell and surrounding areas sweltering all day. The thermometer peaked at 103 degrees in the sun, with 98 degrees even on the shady side of the street at 3 PM yesterday.
President Taft expressed willingness to spend considerable time at the New York state fair to be held near Syracuse in September after informing Representative Priecoll of the plan. A note from Oil & Gas Men's Magazine Volume 6 includes Charley Oliver's serial set in Petrolia with "Stopcock Jim" as a sympathetic hero and oil industry flavor throughout.
A roundup of transfers shows multiple deeds with buyers and sellers in Warren and surrounding towns. Amounts range from $1 to $1,000 with properties in Sugar Grove, Sheffield, Freehold, Conewango, Columbus, and North Warren. Notable transfers include Elva Simpson and Philip Frederick, Emma Rodgers to F T Neeson, and Amelia Patchen to Carl Norbeck.
Chautauqua Institution in western New York showcases a substantial musical program under Alfred Hallam with a large volunteer choir, two vocal quartets, an orchestra, a band, and featured visiting musicians. Recitals, sacred services, and lectures on the symphony emphasize education and self-improvement for a broad audience, with notable soloists and pieces planned across July and August.
Local newspaper ad notice urges merchants to place classified advertisements in the mail section to reach readers efficiently. It highlights broad reach, quick responses, and affordable pricing for small businesses seeking publicity.
The German emperor toured the American squadron of battleships at Kiel, amid crowds and ceremonial displays reflecting the wartime alliance and naval prestige in a port visit that drew attention from observers across Europe.
Richmond man accused of embezzling funds from a battleship pay chest was captured after sending a plea to his wife to join him in Denver. A separate dispatch from Tijuana reports rebel leader Jack Mosby may surrender to Mexican forces, potentially ending the Lower California revolt. Edward Lee, Buffalo paymaster’s clerk, allegedly confessed to stealing 46000 from the Georgia’s pay chest. George Van Tuyl Jr. in Albany announced steps to assess stockholders of the Union Bank of Brooklyn, now defunct.
President Taft reaffirms he will veto the reciprocity bill should amendments be added. He has returned to Washington from a trip to New York and New England. A Sandown Park international army steeplechase is planned for next year in London. A Salome cable reports the sultan sails to Constantinople. Liverpool chatter cites a $690,000 shipping loss at Iquique. Emperor William guests aboard the battleship Louisiana with Rear Admiral Badger at luncheon.
Princess Clotilde mother of Prince Victor Napoleon died at her chateau near Turin. Joseph Caillaux urged to form a new French cabinet. A Ithaca dispatch says Hiram Carson willed over a thousand volumes to Cornell library. Memphis river packet blast death toll rises to seventeen. Bodies found in the Ohio near Cincinnati: a young club member athlete and a vaudeville actress missing days ago.
Thomas Kerr died from burns received at the fire at the boathouse of William Barnes Jr in Nantucket Massachusetts he is named as the fourth victim.
Arthur E. Smith, a Harvard student, failed to qualify for a degree and died after a cyanide dose. No other details given.
Paris June 29 A correspondent failed to reach John W Gates but talks with his valet confirmed reports of throat operations for an abscess. The last procedure was done Monday with Gates recovering, though still weak and unsure of sail plans home.
Paris June 29 The London story claiming John W Gates had an abscess and minor operations is unfounded. A hotel visit showed he was out for the day and the manager denied any operation. Gates, troubled by tonsillitis, plans to sail home July 5.
The 96th annual commencement at Allegheny College awarded diplomas to 64 graduates in Ford Memorial Chapel. Alumni voted to elect alumni trustees and set a 15 year post graduation requirement. The faculty was reaffirmed with M H Dewey added as acting German professor, and Alice H Spaulding elected dean of Hastings Hall. John F Eberhart of Chicago gave a $24000 gift. Fred L Mickle of Garland was the county’s sole graduate.
Beginning July 13 Warren grocery stores except J H Berger and meat markets will close Thursday afternoons each week in July and August. The notice lists July 29 to 21 as the period adjustments.
Leland Talbot and Olive Powers, both of the State Hospital, were married on June 3, 1911, by Rev. T. W. Pearson at the manse. They will reside at North Warren.
Miss Clara May Lang of Titusville married William J. King of Erie last Tuesday. The bride, well known in Warren, was a popular young woman and frequently visited the area.
Mr. Nelson O. McDonald of Warren and Mae Elliott of Tionesta were married Wednesday forenoon by Rev. J. W. Smith at his Liberty street residence. The couple will reside in Warren and were joined by friends.
Miss Annie C. Jepson of North Warren married John Emile Johnson of Olean New York last Wednesday evening at 8 in the North Warren Presbyterian Church. The couple is well known locally with Jepson a longtime Roger-Shear Co. stenographer.
At the bride’s mother home in Clarendon Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening June 20 5 oclock Miss Elizabeth M Baldensperger and Mr George E Seavy both of Clarendon were married by Rev George E Erskine. Leavy is a railroad clerk at Clarendon and the bride once taught in Warren County schools. After a wedding trip they will live in Clarendon with wishes for a long and prosperous life.
About seventy six people attended the Houghnot and Gregory families reunion at the Lounsbury home near Russell. Officers elected for the year: President Jay H. Russell, vice president Edgar P. Houghnot, secretary Grace Dennison, treasurer Roy A. Marsh. A program by Misses Alice and Josephine Gregory, Ruth Houghnot, and Ruth Cable preceded adjournment. Plans made to meet next year near Russell with Frank Gregory.
Miss Margaret Titus and Frank L. Ebblie married Saturday evening in Corry. Rev J R Rankin officiated at the First Methodist church. The bride is daughter of Mrs Jennie Titus of Mott street and a Corry High School and Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts graduate. Ebblie, manager of Kirby five and ten, has lived in Corry about a year and a half. After a honeymoon trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls the couple will reside at 140 Mott street with Ebblie’s mother Mrs Ebblie.
A home wedding was held last Thursday evening at the Jamieson residence marking the marriage of Miss Marguerite Alice Jamieson to Bishop Van Ness Yates. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Jones of Trinity church.
N P Wheeler Jr son of former Congressman N P Wheeler of Endeavor Forest county married Eleanor Knox Cannon. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Robert Cannon. They will honeymoon abroad and live at Endeavor after returning. Wheeler works with his father.
The sixth Jones family reunion was held at L. B. Jones home in Clarendon Pennsylvania on June twenty fourth with about thirty relatives and friends. Officers elected for the coming year include J. W. Clark as president and J. L. Bacon as vice president with Grace C. Jones as secretary. Out of town attendees from Bemus Point Jamestown Kiantone Sugar Grove Warren Millville and more joined the event ahead of the next reunion set for Celeron on Chautauqua Lake June twenty ninth nineteen twelve.
An Alton Democrat reprints Sioux City ads comparing farm help wages to teaching salaries. It argues that until children receive the same attention as hogs and cattle, teachers’ wages won’t rise and standards for educators will not improve.
The narrator keeps busy watching city councils and avoiding hazards like mad dogs, cars, and trouble, while cheering the home team and steering clear of moving pictures and jail.
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