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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
3
Mrs Isabelle McCrum aged 72 widow of former Titusville mayor and legislator Joseph J McCrum died in Titusville last Thursday night from injuries sustained in a September fall. The report notes her long public service and Crawford county ties.
Eoward Spurge, 37, general manager of the Ozone Vanillin company at Niagara Falls New York, died from accidental inhalation of hydrocyanic acid fumes in the plant laboratory. Born in England and came to the United States nine years ago from France to lead the Niagara Falls operation. Survived by a wife of two months.
Reports from the State Automobile Association in Albany show voters approved spending an additional 50 million dollars for good roads. Central New York favored the measure by about three to one, while Northern New York gave a smaller majority and Western New York also supported it by smaller margins.
Bradford Morning Era owners D A Dennison and H J Bryan announce the sale of the newspaper plant to J W Milligan of Bradford. Dennison has led the editorial department for 25 years while Bryan headed the business side for 16 years.
E. W. Smith, a Rochester rural mail carrier, shot Fred Speis fatally after Speis entered an orchard sublet by Smith and picked apples at Lincoln Park. Smith surrendered to the sheriff with the revolver in hand.
Clarence Rickerd of Honesdale Pa was killed Ruth Simpson of Hallstead Pa was badly bruised and Mr and Mrs Stephen Davey of Hallstead escaped with slight scratches when a Lackawanna pusher locomotive struck them near New Milford Pa.
Hornell city chamberlain Frank Blackmere admitted a nearly $6,000 shortage in his books. State Comptroller William Lohmer received a report from special examiners H. Hall and Mark Graves and referred the matter to Hornell officials with recommended legal steps. Blackmere said he expected a shortfall and hoped to raise funds to cover the discrepancy.
Delegates at the 32nd Farmers National Congress in New Orleans discussed uniting all agricultural groups under the United States Country Life association. Assistant Secretary Hays urged mergers involving the American Grange, Farmers' National Congress, Southern Cotton Growers' Association and Farmers' Union. No action set at the preliminary meeting. over 360 delegates were registered.
The Chicago appellate court on appeal from a municipal court mocks egg grading lore. It describes a seven stage life cycle from extras to rot, noting buyers recognize many grades beyond simple good and bad eggs. The exchange satirically contrasts legal proof with trade slang.
Andrew C. White received city and university tributes on his 80th birthday. Ceremonies unfolded on the Cornell quadrangle before Goldwin Smith hall as 5000 students trustees and faculty stood in the rain to honor the venerable educator and statesman.
The will of Vice President Sherman was admitted to probate in Utica surrogate's court. Dated April 23, 1887, it names Carrie Babcock Sherman as executor and bequeaths all estate to her, with value declared as exceeding $10,000. Sherman was among the region's wealthiest men.
James D. Sylkes longtime editor and proprietor of the Clinton Courier died last week Thursday in Lyons New York. Born September 9 1824 at Clinton Oneida County he leaves a son Henry B. Sykes editor and publisher of the Clinton Courier two daughters Mrs William H Derrick of New York and Mrs Myron Carmer of Lyons and a widow.
Burglars blew open the North Cohocton New York postoffice safe and escaped with 2800 dollars. The Atlanta postoffice near Cohocton had been robbed three weeks earlier with 1006 dollars stolen.
Coroner Wakely of Hornell was summoned to Greenwood to investigate the mysterious death of Ambrose McCormick a 47 year old farmer who lived three miles south of Greenwood. McCormick reportedly was struck on the head with a club last week and died from the blow.
In hindsight, fathers recall being silly in youth and love, with wives noting their partners often seemed wiser in theory than in practice. The reflection suggests a common gap between romance and steady life.
A remark on aging asserts that a woman may sense aging while friends already know it, suggesting social awareness of time passing and hidden judgments among peers.
The Water Conservation Association of Pennsylvania aims to boost storage reservoir projects for river regulation. At the Twelfth International Congress of Navigation in Philadelphia in May, engineers endorsed reservoirs as a viable method to improve navigability by increasing depth and controlling flow despite past opposition from U. S. War Department engineers.
Johnstown Leader reports Pittsburgh floods commission seeks near million dollar wall construction to hold back rivers and protect four to five floods. Retention reservoirs at headwaters would aid drought and water supply, requiring state and national action. Cooperation among Johnstown and other cities could push legislature and Congress to fund large scale flood control.
A terse reflection notes that individuals who chatter to attract attention rarely receive the genuine regard they seek. It emphasizes the emptiness of flashy talk without substance.
The article notes no actress is named as founder of the Japanese stage and says the onagata has long ruled. It laments the custom of substituting men for women and reports that modern actresses are about to overturn this tradition with real female performers.
A brief quotation counsels starting each new day with resolve and calm. It urges forgetting past errors and embracing tomorrow’s opportunities with vitality and purpose. The passage emphasizes living fully in the present day.
A Whitley Bay, Northumberland man was summoned for riding a bicycle on the footpath. He offered a miner's excuse claiming severe toothache made riding on the footpath easier than on the road.
A concise editorial echoing Samuel Smiles on progress through steady industry and application. The piece endorses prudent, persistent effort as the reliable path to success rather than bold, risky ventures.
Balance sheet of a Pennsylvania bank for 1912 shows cash and securities totaling 4 645 955 21 with reserves and time loans. Liabilities list capital stock 142 950 00, undivided profits 255 204 65, and large deposits including 759 441 50 on demand and 22 900 962 66 time deposits. certified and cashier's checks, and due to banks noted.
At Warren Court House the Addison Moore estate offers for sale three parcels in Pittsfield township. The First Piece is a one half undivided interest in about 1 1/2 acres. The Second Piece comprises several tracts totaling about 196 acres with 24 acres sold, plus adjacent parcels totaling about 51 acres. The Third Piece covers about 125 acres with a dwelling and barn, excluding a 3 acre conveyance to Fred McIntyre. Terms are one third cash on confirmation, balance in two yearly installments with interest, secured by mortgage. Emma Moore, administrator, November 5 1912.
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