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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
5
The Bradford Star Record places in nomination James Fleming Woodward of Allegheny County for the office of state treasurer, subject to Republican voters at the 1916 primary.
Miss Hazel Somers and Mr. Chas Lamb married last Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s Jefferson avenue residence. Rev. J. W. Smith of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. Hartmanns enjoyed a pleasant surprise when twelve couples gathered for cards and refreshments on the South Side last Thursday evening.
New machinery is being installed at the War ren Planing Mill Co on the South Side. The plant will operate the planing mill and produce building materials and cement blocks.
Miss Alma E Wilber and Mr Andrew D Gregerson were married last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents in Clarendon by Rev Miller of the M E church. After a short trip the couple will reside in Cherry Grove Pennsylvania.
Dismantling of the old Francis Henry homestead on Mark Street began Tuesday morning by J. Foley & Co. Excavation for the new library foundation will follow once razing is complete, with project expected to last about a month.
Corydon Township Supervisors accept a railroad proposal to remove five grade crossings along a nine mile stretch between Kin gua and Corydon. Three thousand dollars will fund relocating the highway to the rail line’s right of way. When finished there will be one crossing instead of six improving safety.
A petition filed in Garland asks the court to vacate a road along Blue Eye Creek near Garland. Two fishermen were arrested for fishing on land claimed by J B Moore, contending they were on a public road. Petitions list T C Campbell J A Spetz J T Wolf Wilson McGrew C B Brown H L Quick S Briggs John Houghton H O Hamilton J B Moore. County viewers W Knupp Horace J Crary W E Gilbert will inspect the road with report due by June sessions. Get your tenant leases at the Warren Mail office.
A Jersey cow owned by Jacob Allen east of Russell gave birth last Friday to a calf with donkey like markings and a donkey head and ears. The calf was five feet four inches long and lived only briefly after birth. The other item notes the 1915 encampment of the Second Brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania set for August 7 to 14 in Indiana with site decisions pending.
Two members of Company E Sixteenth regiment at Kane were fined ten dollars each for failing to appear at Thursday night drill. An additional member was fined three dollars and another two dollars. Three absentees who had been arrested were working out of the city and the cases were dismissed. The rifle team of the company won the national tourney at Springfield and five team members will receive gold medals.
Town officials in Tionesta plan an Old Home Week during June 29 to July 3 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lt. John Range’s settlement of the borough. Former residents will be invited to return and reconnect with old neighbors.
The Westinghouse Company of Pittsburg is erecting an 800 horsepower engine for the Warren Street Railway Company at Stoneham.
Announcement from National Guard headquarters in Harrisburg confirms United States army service hats with stiff brims will be issued to the state militia during June. William Myers, a Warren carpenter, recently received a three inch German shell from his cousin Frank Wagner of Gaelf Germany who was wounded at Liege and picked up the shell on the battlefield after the city fell. The shell is copper and about ten inches long. Allegheny Springs Hotel near Irvine will not reopen this summer after 28 years in operation. Managed by Mrs Horn of Irvine, the hotel attracted many visitors but last season’s business proved unprofitable.
A smallpox case has appeared at Jones General Hospital in Jamestown New York. The patient is Mrs E E Lewis who recently had surgery and is not removable. The second floor of the hospital has been quarantined.
The 96th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America was celebrated by Cold Brook Lodge I. O. O. F. in their hall last Monday evening. Rev. J. G. Clutterbuck of Jamestown delivered an excellent address, a fine musical program was presented, readings were given, Maplewood Lodge of Rebekahs performed floor work, and the hall was well filled with an appreciative audience.
The state game commission will not send further deer to Warren and Forest counties this spring. Only two shipments were released in Limestone township earlier, and a planned half hundred from Michigan Wisconsin and Massachusetts cannot be moved due to the mating season. Warren county will get its full quota next fall.
Manager R W Archer arrives in the city and begins preliminary work to form a winning Warren club. The secretary treasurer reports last season cost about 1500 and Carmen Hill was moved to Pirates chief Clarke as a consoling feature. Secretary Suner Orr and Archer sign strong material including Outfielders Balinger Moran Lambertson and Dittrich. Infielders Write Jennis Augenbaugh Ellis Dagler and Bedford. Catchers Archer Gravelle and O'Brien. Pitchers Eby Brennan Hine Custer and Scober.
A dynamite charge placed under the veranda of William Devore’s Pittsfield area home exploded Saturday night. Investigators believe homicidal intent, damaging the stoop but causing little other harm. Devore, who was in Warren recently over a civil suit against his son-in-law G A Kemmery, reported ongoing family tensions. no charges have been filed.
The Warren Borough School District board approved a $30,000 bond issue to fund ongoing high school alterations. Directors favored the measure, while Superintendent Adams reported favorable progress. A summer school will be held again, aiding backward pupils, and teachers were asked to present signed contracts by May 14.
Clarendon store of Sandock and Barnes was broken into Monday evening. Thieves entered by removing putty from a rear window, took six dollars in change, and left the front door unlocked and open. A setting hen near the nest was also stolen that night, likely by the same party.
The Warren Symphony Orchestra wowed a crowded Library Theater audience with a varied classical program noted for beauty and unusual interpretation. Baritone Reno McClen sang Punchinello with A. O. Suter's orchestration under the baton of the director.
Colonel Lloyd Burton Huff aged 43 prominent coal operator dies at home in Greensburg Pennsylvania from Brights disease. He led Keystone Coal and Coke Co and held posts with Pittsburgh McKeesport and Greensburg Railway Co Westmoreland hospital Allegheny Coal Co United Brick Co and other firms. Survived by widow and two daughters.
Harrisburg May 5 The house tonight concurred in the senate amendments to the borough code and it goes to the governor for action. This code is the first of the three prepared by the legislative reference bureau to be passed finally. The taxation and corporation codes are in house committees. The general repealer is in the senate having passed the house.
Harrisburg May 5. The Kuhn bill authorizing convict labor on highways passed the house 106 to 36 despite objections that it would be unfair to workers. The Daix bill creating a new State board of moving picture censors passed finally 180 to 0.
Burgess Charles S. Knabb resigned from his borough leader post citing lack of time. Street Commissioner John Smith also tendered his resignation due to declining health after nearly twenty years of service. Edward Beck and Company won paying contracts for ten city blocks at $2.05 per square yard with a $20,000 bond and a completion deadline of November 15, 1915.
Alice Evalyn daughter of Mrs. John Benson died Friday afternoon at her home in Lander after an illness of a few weeks. She leaves her mother and three sisters Florence Ruth and Emogene to mourn her death.
The store touts a complete spring footwear lineup with attractive prices that reflect its reputation for value. The message emphasizes quality and affordability for the season.
Store advertises women’s and misses’ white canvas oxfords and pumps with prices from 98 cents to 4 dollars per pair. Units 98c, 1.25, 1.48 and up to 4.00.
Mary Jane and Emy Lou offer vas leader pumps for children priced at 98 cents dollar 1.25 and 1.48.
Barefoot sandals and a wide range of footwear for men and boys offered at various prices. Men's and boys’ tennis shoes priced 39c 49c 59c and 75c. Men's and boys’ Scout shoes available at 1.35 1.65 1.98 and up to 3.50 a pair.
A local store announces a complete line of dress shoes suitable for all family members including men women and children. The offerings cover formal and semi formal styles in multiple widths and sizes with affordable price points.
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