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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
5
Wilson M. Creal's saw mill burned to the ground Wednesday evening about two miles southwest of Lander. No lumber was destroyed.
Fred Gass Jr dies at State Institution Polk. Parents Dr. and Mrs. James Gass of Sheffield were killed years earlier in a train crash at Stoneham crossing near Warren. Two Warren girls sail to Denmark on the Oscar II, facing British and North Sea hazards. A barn door injures three year old Wills Alcorn. he recovers. Clare Gailey marries Viola Walters in Jamestown. Bakery owner lost his right hand thumb in a mixer at Warren Bakery. Scaffolding near the Savings Bank building nearly caused a fall for Shenk Company painters until they steadied themselves.
Daw son brothers Daw son arrived Saturday in a coast to coast trek that started January 15 from Portland Missouri. They plan to reach San Francisco September 5 but aim to beat schedule as they are ahead. The Davison brothers compete for a $2800 purse raised by Portland businessmen and earn maintenance by selling postcards.
A Titusville carrier suggests Good Roads Day workers burn nests of tent caterpillars on trees and bushes along highways. The plan would destroy millions of pests on fruit trees while improving roads and benefits county efforts and Warrea support.
A fire broke out in the riveting tower at Hammond Iron Works during a Saturday half holiday. Earl Stricker, office staff, and two Knobb barrel works workers fought the blaze with a hose before fire units arrived, preventing major loss. Henry Stricker helped extinguish the fire.
Dr and Mrs A B McDonald are parents to a new baby boy born Thursday at Emergency hospital. Russell Bros to erect a brick two story garage and salesroom on Pennsylvania Avenue East costing about 20000. Old wooden awnings removed from stores on Pennsylvania Avenue and Hickory street per City Council orders.
The fundraising drive for a new Young Women’s Christian Association building is postponed as organizers deem it unwise to attempt collecting funds now.
James E. McElroy was held for trial at the June term by Justice Blackman on a charge of furnishing liquor to Dan Dilker, described as an alleged Shut-off.
At a Woman's Club luncheon on Wednesday Mrs. Chloe McLaren announced the engagement of Miss Harriet E. Lacy to Mr. Elton E. Eddy of Jamestown.
Joseph Bennett a well known shoemaker with a shop over Baker Johnson’s store died Sunday morning at Emergency Hospital after a brief illness. He was nearly 80 years old. C. J. Marker traveled to Youngstown Ohio Monday to consult bone setter Reese about a dislocated ligament in his right arm causing years of pain.
Planking is being laid on the race bridge along Pennsylvania Avenue near the car barns and lumber is being placed at the Liberty street foot bridge site for similar work. A small fire in Thore Fish Market near the street car barns last Thursday evening was stopped by a chemical extinguisher before firefighters needed. To prevent a walkout, paid firemen receive pay increases from 2.50 to 5.00 per month, approved by the Council after prior consideration.
Irene Knupp eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Knupp of 3 Marrer Street was run down by a Ford driven by Mrs George Todd Friday afternoon on Pennsylvania Avenue East. The child darted from behind a wagon. The car stopped within a few feet. Dr L E Chapman examined and found no serious injuries.
Clyde C. Smith president of the War ren County Agriculture Association has resigned his office effective June 1. He will remain as secretary of the Racing Association. The Board will hold a special meeting to fill the vacancy with Colonel J. M. Siegfried and County Commissioner E. M. Lowe mentioned as candidates.
A two story frame dwelling near Sugar Grove occupied by Richard Duell burned Thursday afternoon at about 4 o clock. Flames spread from a chimney and the wind drove heat toward nearby structures but Olds barn and other buildings were saved. Loss to the house estimated at 1800 dollars with partial insurance.
At the G A R Eben N. Ford Post meeting Rev J W Smith of the Presbyterian church will deliver the Memorial Day address at Oakland Cemetery. Colonel David Gardner will be Chief Marshall of the parade and Lt John Wheeler will be President if the day. Company I Spanish War Veterans Boy Scouts Warren Band Sheffield Fife and Drum Corps and possibly another band will participate with veterans in carriages and automobiles.
President A J Hazeltine of Warren Savings Bank D L Gerould of Citizens National Bank and W C Heasley treasurer of Warren Trust depart for the annual State Bankers association meeting at the Hotel Stratford Philadelphia beginning Thursday. The association gathers Pennsylvania's leading bankers and prominent financiers. Hazeltine left Tuesday evening while Heasley and Gerould departed Wednesday evening.
N B Miller longtime Clarendon postmaster and Warren county resident for 55 years died at his home after months of illness. A Republican, Odd Fellow, and Methodist Episcopal church member, he leaves four children Clarence Shope Kane Alice Woods New Jersey and Raymond at State College. Funeral was held Wednesday at 6 pm from the Clarendon church.
Dr. S. G. Dixon explains how laboratories aid diagnosis and treatment. He notes the microscope and chemical analysis reveal disease, emphasizes the need for accurate knowledge, and mentions Pennsylvania’s free state laboratory supports rural doctors unable to maintain own facilities.
Norman Cross was killed when a dynamite charge exploded near Thompson's Eddy on the Allegheny river Saturday night. He was 26 and died instantly while preparing to dynamite the river for fish. two companions in a nearby boat survived the blast. Cross leaves a wife two children and his parents plus siblings. His brother had been killed earlier this year in February near Youngsville.
A satirical note on the issue featuring papier mache cars in Central Park photo spreads, a pony polo piece, a lengthy love story, a painted Summer girl, and spoof advice sections. It mocks the editor Miss Beeswax and an endless stream of poetry, with pages filled by ads for autos and breakfast foods.
Relatives friends and neighbors express gratitude for kindness during the sickness and death of Walter V Hodges. Special thanks are given for floral offerings. Signed Jennie Mattison and son Gerald Mattison.
A boy’s Corn Club with about a dozen members was formed at Columbus on Friday by H. N. Reist of Warren. It is the third of four clubs totaling about fifty members with two already started at Lander and Chandlers Valley and a fourth at West Spring Creek. The half hundred farmer boys compete for three prizes from the Warren County Farm Bureau: a trip to State College during Farmers Week, a purebred hog, and a pen of purebred chickens. Awards are based on yield, cost, a crop writeup, and a ten-car exhibit on quarter-acre plots. A citizen committee in each town will verify records. summer meetings will cover corn work in all four locations.
The Jefferson Memorial Library opens June 8 with dedication exercises at 8 p.m in Library theatre then open for inspection. The Library Board may retain control of the Struthers building and considers a historical museum there. A technical book collection will be kept in the old building as an exhibit of rare documents and newspapers. People may loan items via Rev. W. H. Jones or Mr. E. S. Lindsey.
A local printer offers handsome dignified wedding invitations announcements and at home cards at moderate cost. Prices and sample books available on request.
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