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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. M. D. Hall departed for Phoenix Arizona on Friday evening where she will join her son Chapin Hall editor of the Arizona Gazette. Accompanying Mrs Hall is Miss Morrison who will spend the winter in the city.
Dr J W Smith pastor of First Presbyterian Warren and his bride married a couple weeks ago were feted by his congregation last Wednesday evening in a reception attended by 500 people.
Edward Conarro, formerly of this city, died in Cleveland Okla and has been buried. He was a brother of C T Conarro of Laurel street and had lived in the west for several years with relatives in Warren receiving the remains.
The Eddy residence at Third avenue and Market street has been leased for the Rev. J. W. Smith of the First Presbyterian church and his bride. Preparations are underway for occupation, but the date of possession is not yet learned.
The Warren county draft board will classify men registered under the selective draft not yet called for service. Under new provost marshal orders the board will first enumerate men by order number, then begin classification to avoid rereading the full list and to know each man’s position on the master list.
Sugar Grove borough will issue 5000 dollars in bonds to the public to purchase the Sugar Grove seminary building. The building has served as the union school since the fall term began and will be used as a school.
Four boys Carl MacMarrow Roy Utter Allen Reig and Alfred Buerkle are summoned to appear before Justice Blackman on Saturday to answer charges of destroying property. Mrs Joseph Sealice alleges they tore up her garden ruining many heads of cabbage. This is Warren’s first case under the new war garden act.
The Kitchen Klub of the First Presbyterian church was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. Seward Alexander and Mrs. Ivan Jury at Mrs. Alexander’s home in Conenango Place. Twenty one members attended. Officers selected include President Mrs. George Mackay Vice President Mrs. Ivan Jury Secretary Mrs. A. H. Barnes and Treasurer Mrs. J. Albert Larson. Members sewed for the Red Cross and enjoyed a social hour.
The state adopts its first provision allowing boys under 14 to use box traps on their home lands to catch rabbits. Lawmakers with rural roots pushed the reform, creating a rare recognition for youthful hunters in game regulations.
The next term of criminal court begins December 3 with grand and traverse juries drawn. The calendar includes cases from last term and new matters such as the Sheffield cutting case and the Crull matter depending on condition. Grand jurors number 24 and traverse jurors 52, listing names by ward and occupation.
Boyeau the German police dog and war veteran is shown with Sam Burbank at the Columbia War Hospital in New York City. The dog drew a mitrailleuse early in Europe, was wounded in Belgium, remained at his gun while companions fell, was treated for a broken leg, and later came to America with his master as a hospital companion.
About 85 percent of Japan's peppermint comes from Hokkaido along with Okayama and Hiroshima. Harvest in Hokkaido occurs once yearly in September while Okayama and Hiroshima cut three times in July September and November. Farmers prepare crude oil locally before shipping to Yokohama and Kobe for distillation into menthol and peppermint oil.
The Public Service Rail Ways company installed celluloid straps for straphangers. A Newark to South Orange car blew a fuse near Howard Street and South Orange Avenue and the straps burst into flame. Several passengers were burned before firefighters ended the blaze.
A tiny man seeking exemption for his wife and two children tells the exemption officer he will be taken care of. The official replies that Washington is dead, prompting a wry line about the nation's capital.
The East Orange New Jersey church reports weekly meals as part of a wheatless and meatless policy. Of 381 families, 191 provided 1541 wheatless meals and 2545 meatless meals in the first week.
Tacoma officials plan for women police to walk beats until more male applicants come forward. The civil service Board announced twenty additional officers are needed but no applications have been received yet.
Paris reports Premier Paul Painleve leads the French cabinet as it resigns after a 277 to 186 defeat in the chamber of deputies.
A death claim for Pennsylvania state compensation is settled with Mrs. Lila Bosciano of Bellefonte and 11 children. She receives 6616.50 with semi monthly payments varying as each child turns 16, continuing until May 23, 1931. Anthony Bosciano, the husband, was killed October 8 in a Chemical Lime quarry. Brief News Notes mention Youngsville planning street paving in summer 1918.
The Warren high school football team delivered a decisive 25 to 0 victory over Titusville high on Saturday afternoon in Titusville.
Fred Saner from Waterstreet underwent an appendicitis operation at General Hospital on Saturday. The operation was very successful. Warren county reports ongoing damage by dogs to the sheep industry. County roads improve in many areas since mid summer though some mud persists. Sunday was delightful for motoring with many cars on the road.
Administration notice for the estate of Alice H Gardner late of Mead War ren County Pa grants letters testamentary to E H Beshlin executor. Creditors are urged to pay debts and all claims must be presented properly authenticated for settlement. October 24 1917.
A brief testimonial from Newell Brothers of Warren Pa praises RAT-SNAP noting severe basement rat trouble ended after use. It advertises three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00 and mentions W K Sproule Jr Assistant Cashier at Columbia National Bank Indianapolis as a referenced contact.
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