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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
3
John Wesley Hill spoke at the Conewance Club Friday evening on Bolshevism as a societal menace. The lecture highlighted political fears and urged vigilance against revolutionary influence.
The fire department received notice that three alarm boxes and 14 brake wheels have been damaged and removed. arrival of replacements is imminent. The alarms will be located in Glade.
A government casualty list notes David Spetz is carried and reported with an undetermined degree. The entry mentions prior telegraphic notification from the War Department about his status and location near a creek.
Willam Wright, arrested Monday on the Fast side amid repeated complaints, appeared Tuesday before Justice Blackman and was bound over to the June term of Criminal Court in default of 800 dollars bail.
County treasurer Stewart reports 2 015 dog licenses issued this year as residents continue to register dogs at the treasurer's office. The permit total reflects ongoing local demand for pet licensing.
Burgess B G Gregory did not veto the ordinance raising police salaries. The measure passed at the last meeting and increases Chief Haag to 125 dollars and any patrolman with over six months service to 100 dollars monthly. The Burgess said approval reflects the need to attract capable officers.
Mrs Warriet Langworth died at 11 30 this morning at the home of her son John in Follet Run from pneumonia. Born in Lafayette she had long resided in Parmington township. She leaves four sons William Rice Lake Fred Pumbroy John Follet Run Ross Jamestown and Mrs Alfred Reynolds Cataraugus a sister Mrs B P Porter Lander. Funeral at 11 o clock Wednesday at John's home with Rev L L Swisher officiating. Burial in Lander cemetery.
A man named James Loan was arrested Friday night in Eaststat for causing a disturbance and confined in the city prison. He allegedly attempted suicide by setting fire to his clothing, but police doubt his claim. Officer Whale ben discovered burning clothes. Dr. Harrys treated burns to hands face and chest. The assailant denies self harm. police say matches in his pocket did not burn. Also reported is a dancing ban at Warren High School with 4–2 vote and faculty support for supervised dances.
A term of naturalization court was held at the court house Monday during which thirteen applicants were acted upon. None of them were Austrians or Germans.
Ralph Summerton has received his commission as a lieutenant after being cited for bravery in action months ago. The commission was signed on November 9 1918 by General Pershing.
A Pintgrove township teacher resigned triggering the school board to close the local school. With no replacement found, the board voted to haul all children in the community to the nearest school house.
Four candidates C P Merkle Mrs Hien Scudder Edward Bartsch and F W Engle have received civil service ratings for Tidieute postmaster. Miss June Spence is serving temporarily pending appointment.
Warren county draft board plans discharge within a week after shipping records to state headquarters. Weighed recently the files weighed about 3100 pounds. State official who inspected praised the board for excellent condition of records.
A new cooperative plant project by the North Warren Development Company will begin operation before next fall. The complete cooperage plant is planned to be up to date in every detail and expected to aid Warren's manufacturing industries.
Warren will be visited by a government trophy train along with a naval band and one of sixteen tanks assigned to the reserve district. The last tour passed Warren, and officials expect all three showcases to appear in the city.
A man named William Wright was arrested Monday on the Third Street Bridge by City Clerk Goldstein and Constable Berdine and jailed on indecent exposure. Police say he is the suspect sought for days. he came to Warren from Falconer about three months ago and reportedly worked at Warren Mirror Works. He admitted guilt when questioned.
Warren chamber of commerce plans a weather dependent experiment to test a curb market under a large tent. If well patronized, a permanent market building may be built next winter.
County Supervisors in annual convention endorse a 750000 bond issue for good roads to be decided April 5. They seek a state convention to be held yearly and two delegates per county. County solicitor John Siggins cites state aid of 400 miles of highways and feeder roads, with speakers Alexander Arird Coony and others urging passage.
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