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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
A new express train A going east at 9 30 in the morning and westward about midnight began operation on the Pennsylvania road Friday. The service aims to relieve morning congestion and allow the morning train to run closer to schedule.
About forty Edinboro Normal alumni attended a noon banquet at First Methods church with short talks by County Superintendent Knapp and alumni president Jer ome Musterholz. In a separate case Matilda Rumohr faced federal review after objecting to a preacher’s war remarks at a Presbyterian church service last Sunday. Also, a small fire at Palace Bowling alleys was controlled by staff before firefighters arrived.
Engagement notice for Ethie Brown niece of Mrs John Sheins Jr announces her wedding to Thornly Seabrook of Washington DC. The couple plans to wed before the first of the year following a Franklin dinner announcing the engagement.
Traffic across the Pennsylvania railroad bridge on the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley division over the Allegheny River has resumed. Freight trains operated on Friday for the first time in several days. Transfer of passengers baggage and freight at Struthers station has been discontinued.
Five Sheffield servicemen, Toan Walker, Wayne Thrush, Anet Newman, Harold Showers, and Elof Carlson, from Sheffield, now serve with the Fifty sixth Aero Squadron of the American Expeditionary Forces. They have arrived safely in France.
Major Bordwell transfers command to Fort Sil and Lt Webster takes charge of the company. Captain Schoonmaker joins the officers promotion board. Alice Vail Cook wed William Burean Wilson in a 5:20 PM ceremony at First Presbyterian Church with Florence Cook as maid of honor and Marion Cook playing the wedding march.
An extra car operates from the Warren Street Railway, leaving the waiting room at Liberty Street and Pennsylvania Avenue at 4 50 PM. It runs to Clarendon and returns leaving Clarendon at 5 20 PM.
The Warren and Chautauqua Gas Company announces new gas tariffs to start November 28, raising rates to 37 cents per thousand cubic feet for both domestic and industrial use following a move by the Pennsylvania Gas Company.
Henry H. Basset C A Clark and George A W DeForest sent thirty pounds of tobacco to the boys of Company I at Camp Hancock some time ago. The soldiers’ thanks were not spoken until now in War notes.
Rand Pentin to Vielt Warran mt 4 et a aw astlandstin. Ae than af thranding in the charee of ae Enee Collaca concerta, st weanrh hore todeyv. The Pennsylvania crusade visitors tour Warren women relays and see three cars with messages. Home economics displays teach saving money myths and the show features canning profits and organic charts urging conservation.
Election results show E H Beshlin Democrat defeating Capt A G Lyons Republican by about 2000 votes in the district. County totals list bids for multiple offices including Associate Judge Mumford Gardner register and recorder Dunn Ittle Recoves Prothonotary Markz sheriff Neared-rap and district attorney Eddy Krantz Chapman among others with varying tallies.
Geo Anderson administrator of the Axel Lindstrom estate will present a petition to the Warren County Orphans Court on December 3 at 10 a.m. seeking discharge from all liability and release of bondsmen. George B. Munn attorney for the administrator. November 8, 1941.
News from Tidiante and Philadelphia reports H W Crummines 20 years old, son of a local veteran, died when the Antilles sank on October 17. He was recovered and transported to France, with a letter from Tidiante noting plans to return home. He served six months in the American Ward Service.
Excerpt from Tales of the Flying Service describes a World War I aviator in clear skies at 8 000 feet who observes bullets and machine-gun fire rising past him. He notes a glittering stream like rain above him and realizes the gunfire traces the aircraft’s vertical range, a rare and curious combat moment.
Ed Klepfer of the Indians earns the official high average and the championship in the American Team interiors, edging Reb Russell of the White Sox as the standout pitcher. Also, administration notice for the estate of Minerva Allen of Warren County, Pa. seeks creditors to settle debts and file claims. Mail orders for printing accepted by The Mail, Warren, Pa. Prices O.K.
The article highlights Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois as a stalwart ally for President Wilson in the Senate, where he is noted as the Democratic whip. It portrays Lewis’ ongoing support amid tense months as Congress backs the administration’s welfare proposals.
A brief chat quoted in the tlouston Post reveals tension over finances and a past proposal, contrasting views on money and commitment within a relationship. The dialogue hints at evolving opinions and underlying affection.
P J Zabriskie of Jersey City Stock Yards Co praises RAT-SNAP for rat extermination at his plant, claiming it killed rodents, drove them from their haunts, and eliminated odors. He endorses the product as effective. Ad lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with Newell Brothers of Warren Pa as marketers.
The article outlines early uses of balloons for wartime observation and bomb delivery. It notes Austrian attempts at bomb balloons during sieges and Venice attacks, with drifting currents causing unintended bombardments back on Austrian lines. It mentions Russian balloons as a feared early example.
A golden eagle with a 744 foot wingspan was killed southwest of Elwood near Aroma by Arza Leeman while he was sowing wheat. He shot the bird from his house after it landed in a nearby wood and brought it to be mounted.
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