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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
5
Promoted to Warren F E Richardson who has served as chief clerk at the P and E freight station in Johnsonburg for several years has been advanced effective November 1 to chief clerk to the agent at Warren.
Claude Fields aged 24 of Hazelhurst was found dead Saturday morning in a barn basement on the Hazelhurst Smethport road. He had been murdered on the highway and his body dragged to the barn for concealment.
S S Bryner driving the mourner’s car to a Sheffield funeral last week lost control reaching for his hat as wind blew it off. The car rolled down a steep hill injuring the minister and three women severely.
A respite staying the execution of Henry Ward Mottern of Jefferson county is granted until the week of December 8 by the State Board of Pardons. Mottern has been respited six times.
Only three contests exist for Congress this year the 28th Pennsylvania district the 4th Connecticut and the 6th Massachusetts. Leaders deny rumors that national speakers will campaign in the 28th district as partisan rivals promise to run strong races.
A stranger in Corry repaired a watch bearing the owner’s name, paid charges, and took the timepiece. The deception was uncovered when the owner later called for the item.
Andrew Hertzel an 88 year old Warren resident has renewed his hunting license and plans to hunt again this year. He has long hunted in the local woods and traditionally brings home game.
Announcement from Warren that Ethel Margaret Riwa daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Riwa married Kenneth Annundsson son of Mr and Mrs J A Annundsson on October 23 in Santa Fe New Mexico where the groom resided for several months.
The Martin Hub factory at Tid ioute is being dismantled after four decades of operation due to material shortages and high shipping costs. The timber supply nearby was insufficient, forcing expensive materials and making hub production uncompetitive with other manufacturers.
Frank Composano woods boss for Fred Chido at the Watson farm faces two assault with intent to kill counts. Thomas Costano and Jimmy Frontero are jailed in Warren county awaiting criminal court. Charges allege knives and a gun were used on Brown and Ellis during a Sheffield argument last Wednesday. Chief McFarland led the arrests. George B. Munn acts as defense counsel.
Two dealers at St Marys were arrested by the county sealer of weights and measures on charges of selling produce by short measure.
More than thirty black foxes thrive at the black fox farm near the fair grounds. The healthy curious animals attract visitors who come to view the unusual herd and enjoy their presence.
Reports from the general hospital state that Mrs. Oscar Gustafson who was injured when hit by a street car and Lars Fernays the Pennsy fireman hurt while at work were both improved.
A Williams college boy recounts the Verdun ambulance unit from May to now as U S army regulars take over aid work. He describes shell bursts near two ambulances, two drivers wounded, gas exposure, and the death of a stretcher bearer, with leaders praising the volunteers yet urging enlistment in regular forces in Paris.
Judge Hinckley confirms the appointment of a new election judge in Triumph Township due to Co. B. Simpson moving out of state. A voters petition asked for Alex Montgomery to be appointed.
A young seaman, Misa Pilda Hancon, aboard the United PAF Hnine BAMnNAM, is reported missing in the White Black region after a violent incident. She is described as injured and missing but shows some improvement, with renewed concern over her prognosis.
Sophia Armitage aged 85 a well known resident of West Sarine Creek died last Weedneday at her home. She is survived by one son Geo. Theo Funeral held from the home Friday morning and interment was made in Spring Creek Cemetery.
Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company of Sheffield has been tasked to construct 30 portable sawmills. Each mill is erected, painted in a distinct color, then disassembled for shipment. The mills will serve the 20th Regiment in France, aiding lumbermen previously employed in Forest and Clarion counties.
American tobacco firms keep representatives in Athens watching Macedonia as soil chemistry boosts a new tobacco field. Macedonian tobacco now ships more to the United States than any other Greek export, selling 40 to 55 cents per pound after rising from cheap weed to a valued crop.
The article portrays Col Roosevelt as a natural warrior who has defeated excess weight after a fort night of training at Jack Cooper's near Stamford Connecticut. He returns to Oyster Bay weighing steen pounds less and feeling just bully, with hints of plans to fit into a khaki uniform for future engagement.
Two sisters from San Pedro California Alexandria and Gloria dressed as men and rode freight cars across towns. They were arrested after giving the name Ross and were sent to a jail while their father arranged transportation for Alexandria.
The article notes peculiar smoking habits of negritos, describing how the lighted end of the cigar rests in the mouth while the smoker enjoys the weed with no fear of burning the tongue, contrasting with white men who reverse the end.
The 236th Maclean Highlanders, recruited in Boston and New York, were reviewed by General Wilson in Montreal. They will depart soon to begin training elsewhere, and Wilson praised them as among the finest battalions seen since the war began. Baker inspected the artillery regiment near Washington and endorsed front duty for its colonel.
In Albany Oregon Rev C L Schuster pastor of the Evangelical church bit into an apple at a surprise party and found enough gold coins inside to cover his family trip expenses to his Ohio hometown He learned of the gift and chose to use the money to pay his travel costs for himself and his congregation.
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