Titusville Livery Fire Fought Two Hours
Titusville firefighters battled a blaze at the Sullivan livery late Monday afternoon, working two hours to save the establishment from total destruction.
06 Nov 1913
Page 5
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
5
Titusville firefighters battled a blaze at the Sullivan livery late Monday afternoon, working two hours to save the establishment from total destruction.
Ed Swanson and William Robinson left Titusville in October and arrived in Los Angeles, California, after a remarkable cross country drive covering over 3,700 miles.
Rural mail carriers from Erie Warren Crawford and Venango counties will be guests of Corry post office carriers in Corry on Thanksgiving day.
Fingall R. Fredell and Carrie Marie Nelson, both of East Kane, were married Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev. Norris A. White.
William Judson Lilley and Harriet Olive Bailey were married October 30 in Chicago and will reside in Des Moines Iowa. Lilley is a former Warren resident.
L. M. Riddlesperger, the well known oil man, is seriously ill at Cushing Oklahoma with malaria fever and pneumonia. Mrs. Riddlesperger has left here for her husband's bedside.
John Olejimiceak a laborer was arrested in Dunkirk Saturday night for drunkenness and died by his own action Sunday morning by hanging himself with a leather belt he wore to support his trousers at the police station.
Scotty Nickerson a middle aged handyman at the Franklin compressor plant attempted suicide Monday afternoon at his job. He shot himself in the breast and was taken to Franklin hospital where doctors said recovery is probable.
Philip Gruber of Oil City reports a letter from his brother Pete Gruber of Rochester New York saying an oculist found cataracts in both eyes and advised removal. The timing isn’t given though the case isn’t described as severe.
Miss Blanche Cobb and Frank Mohr married Saturday evening at the bride’s home on Irvine Street. The Rev J A Galbraith officiated with only immediate family present. George Cobb and Miss Myrtle Rogers served as attendants. The newlyweds will reside at 190 Irvine Street.
Fire last Thursday night did 3000 dollars damage to the casting room of Fairchilds and Betts Company in the West End. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Firemen arrived to find interiors burning but extinguished flames before adjoining buildings suffered harm. Building will be rebuilt of brick after insurance is adjusted.
The article describes Fred G. Walters of Titusville riding a motorcycle with a dog platform on the rear. Walters teaches his dogs to ride, noting they seldom tumble on trips. The dogs stay rested upon reaching the woods due to this transport method.
Governor Cox commuted sentences for 27 Columbus penitentiary inmates, including Thomas Gallagher of Oil City. Gallagher’s 30 year term for attempted safe breaking from Elyria, Ohio was cut to 2 years, with 11 already served. He reportedly has an excellent prison record after an earlier escape.
A son to Rusten W. and Mabel Whiting Siggins of Youngsville was born October 31. The baby was named John Howard Siggins.
Fred Carlson and Miss Rose Schlhepp of this city united in marriage at 1 o clock Monday. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of the First Lutheran church and was performed by Rev. W. C. Beck.
The Struthers Hotel run by Ed ward and Marian Gerow was sold last Thursday to S. E. Pryor of Foxburg Pennsylvania. The buyer previously owned Fox Inn at Foxburg and the Gerows plan to move to Montana.
Edinboro Savings Bank, among Pennsylvania’s few private institutions, shuts doors without warning. Counsel for stockholders assure depositors will be paid in full as assets are realized.
The Franklin Board of Trade and local citizens raised 9264 to acquire land for enlarging the Franklin Steel Company plant. Risk of losing the works prompted business leaders to mobilize support and avert the setback. A Kane Lodge visit by Warren I O O F is set for November 20 to confer two degrees on a large class from the mountain city.
Nancy Barry a colored woman found dead in Fred Howells boat house on Chautauqua Lake Friday morning died of cardiac embolism with alcohol and prostitution listed as contributing causes. Undertaker M A Porter buried her in Potter's Field at Mayville Cemetery without ceremony.
Funeral services for Thomas T. Halliday, a notable Youngsville resident, were held at 2 30 PM Monday. Born in Oil City 61 years ago, he was part of the Halliday family honored by the urn, with the ancestral home along Oil Creek. the family moved to Youngsville when he was ten.
Under the new parole act, Frank Woodard of Titusville who is serving 34 years for the murder of Chief McGrath will apply for pardon. Fred McConnell of Titusville, serving life for the alleged slaying of John McAndrews, has repeatedly sought clemency but has not yet won release.
A frosty clear night hosted a successful Hallowe en event with large crowds touring the city streets via special cars on the W and J and Sheffield lines. Attendees from Clarendon and Sheffield joined visitors from New York as masked revelers filled the night amid festive floats and lighted costumes. A few faced police attention for intoxication but no serious incidents were reported. the organizing committee led by A. A. Prion oversaw the parade and festivities.
Governor Tener announces appointments to the United States Good Roads Association convention in St. Louis from November 10 to 15. Warren resident U. S. Rogers is named as a delegate to represent Pennsylvania counties.
D Oyer of Buffalo visiting daughter Mrs A C Kerberger suffered a stroke in the street near the waiting room shortly after noon Monday. A physician was called and he was placed in an ambulance and taken to his daughter's home.
Floyd Mitteer, a chauffeur, admitted to police he was paid $100 to burn a large auto owned by Mrs Emma D Flury at Wesleyville on October 9. Flury, well known and housekeeper for Dr D J Phillips of Erie, faces charges for the insurance fire.
Thomas J Tuohey aged 50 died in Washington D C after a year long illness. He was a brother of the late James Tuohey of Oil City. Funeral held in Erie Monday at 9 AM at the home of Mr and Mrs Healey 710 East Sixth Street. Survived by brother John Tuohey Eldred Pa and sister Miss Anna Tuohey Washington D C. Mr Tuohey founded the defunct Evening Paragraph of Warren.
A new Pennsylvania weight law standardizes bushel weights for apples cherries grapes peaches pears plums turnips tomatoes strawberries white and sweet potatoes onions cabbage beets and other items. Violations are misdemeanors with escalating fines from 25 to 250 dollars and potential prosecution for underweight sales.
Game Warden Hogarth and County Detective Jones arrested Ben Prouty on a charge of beating William Wagner to death at Betula in McKean county. Wagner died from head injuries and an autopsy found clots of blood on the brain. The body was buried in Smethport cemetery at county expense after the Tuesday arrest.
Harold Staats and Miss Mary Brazington wed Thursday evening at their future home 621 Prospect street in a ceremony conducted by Rev. H. S. Stewart of the First Baptist church. About twenty friends attended and a fine supper followed.
Warr merchants devise a schedule to comply with a 54 hour weekly limit for women by staggering shifts. Women start at 8 15, take 1 1/2 hours for meals, and close at 9 pm while men open at 8 15. This reduces weekly hours and avoids overwork.
A small fire Monday damaged Moll's barber shop building in Glederun. It was the first alarm from the newly annexed city portion, with box 91 responding to the blaze.
Miss Grace L. Martin of Sugar Grove Warren county arrived in Mercer on Wednesday to spend the winter with her sister Mrs. A. B. Thompson, according to the Mercer Dispatch.
A non resident owner on the South Side rented land to a local billboard outfit and erected a mammoth board opposite the Park. Residents along St Clair street protested it obscuring the park view, prompting removal after three days and hinting relocation elsewhere.
A Baltimore & Ohio southbound train from Kane to Pittsburg slid off an embankment at Foxburg after rail spreading. The rear coach fell twenty feet and toppled. the smoking car also overturned. A coal tipple halted the wreck, and conductor James Tonks was injured, rushed to Butler hospital. All passengers escaped injury.
Samuel McKee reached his centennial on Sunday at his daughter’s home in Tidioute after a life on a Ti onesta area farm. Born November 2 1813 in County Down Ireland he came to America in 1847, lived near Meadville briefly, married three times and raised 18 children, 11 of whom survive including D. R. McKee Elmwood Ind H G McKee Susquehanna Pa and W J McKee Tionesta Pa.
Leo Printz of Warren, attacked by a wildcat while tracking near Kin gua, was scratched and badly bitten as he entered a cave. Wallace watched outside. the animal jumped Wallace, broke his companion’s gun, and fled. Printz was carried to camp and later home by auto.
State Zoologist Surface completes plans for orchard demonstrations starting next Monday. Methods include spraying, grafting approved stock, pruning, and testing spraying solutions. Public sessions begin at 1 o clock with talks by the expert and demonstrations on scale parasites. Attendees are invited to bring specimens for inspection.
A cow from Brighton stockyards halted in School Street before Boston City Hall. Crowds, officers, and a mayoral suggestion failed to move the animal. An electric ambulance hoisted the cow aboard and it was taken to the freight yard.
A London report says Barnes a gillie struck a cricket ball through a castle window at Balmoral while playing with Prince John. It broke a Dresden figure valued at 10 000 dollars, a piece Queen Mary keeps for the dowager empress of Russia. A replica had broken at Windsor two days before King Edward's death.
The article suggests dyeing fabrics to save money when many children are present. Faded muslin, light evening frocks, and extra material can be dyed together for uniform color. White ribbons and flowers can gain a shrimp pink shade by dipping in lightly inked water, and blueing can tint feathers and ties for a pale blue hue.
Farmer W W Williams of Sheffield Pennsylvania found two big black bears fighting over a honey filled hollow tree near Sugar Run. The larger bear died after a brief struggle and the smaller bear also died. Williams loaded the bears on a wagon and harvested about 400 pounds of honeycomb from the trunk.
Harri et Pittner of Allentown Pa. rushed to Manton and Traverse City Michigan after being told her fiancé Charles Rose was gravely ill. A telephone message said he died at Traverse City before she could reach him. The couple were engaged to marry in March. Rose worked for a large Eastern manufacturer.
Chicago reports a retired priest, Rev. Michael Co. Pyplatz, formerly of St. Joseph Polish Catholic church, will sell newspapers on State and Madison streets rather than continue to accept $50 a month from a benevolent society. He hopes to work on the streets and stands by his 30 years of service at St. Joseph's parish and South Chicago.
Pope Pius attended a public service in Rome yesterday marking the first time since his illness in April. Cardinal Vincenzo Van Nutelo celebrated a requiem mass on Leo XIII’s death anniversary in the Sistine chapel. The pope appeared not fatigued, walking and kneeling without aid and blessing the faithful in a strong voice.
At West Union West Virginia a jug of cider left for parcel post shipment. Postmaster consulted regulations and found cider cannot be shipped by parcel post. He referred the matter to the Postmaster General for decision while the jug remains in the office.
Eugene V. Debs, three time Socialist presidential candidate, told friends at Este's park in Denver that he has paid off the last of a $22,000 debt owed by the defunct American Railroad union. He said he assumed the debt as the organization’s head and father.
Mrs J M Eaton is found not guilty of murdering her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G Haton. She is brought home to Assinippi by automobile. Her daughter Dorothy meets her in Plymouth for a happy reunion after the verdict.
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