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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
5
Frank J Haggerty traveled to New York City last week due to his sister Mrs Charles D Jann serious illness. She died early Saturday morning in a New York hospital and her remains were interred in Bridgeport Connecticut.
At the Prothonotary's office candidate S. H. Briggs reports spending 27.79 on postage printing and announcements. The latest campaign statements all show expenditures under fifty dollars.
An excursion train bound for Oil City and Titusville on the Pennsy carried twelve coaches full of passengers. Warren station contributed 150 travelers for the trip, with the train arriving in Warren around 11 30 last night.
Henry E. Eckenstein of Tiona Pa died after a long illness at Emergency Hospital Sunday morning about five o'clock. His remains were taken to Jersey Shore Pa last night for burial, accompanied by his brother. He was unmarried and about 63 years old.
Samuel Beardsley, reportedly intoxicated, jumped from a bridge as the Erie train neared Brokenstraw Creek. He swam to shore with no serious injuries, though he was wetted by water and narrowly escaped harm.
About thirty five neighbors gathered at the Fladrys home on Jackson Run for a social evening. They shared refreshments and presented the couple with a well filled purse and wished them many happy returns of the day.
Robert Sherman Zerbey of Warren and Miss Anna Spade of Rogers Mills wed Monday at 8 in the First Lutheran Church parsonage with Rev. W C Beck officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Wylie Downing. They plan a Buffalo Niagara Falls honeymoon and will live in the city.
The Pennsylv Motor Federation pushes the $50,000,000 road loan amendment with a state tour by three road experts. Charles E. Foote of New York will speak in this section and may visit Warren soon.
Morris Ens ley leads seven men at Latrobe Pennsylvania to blast a cave on W. H. Grave property near Stoyestown in hopes of finding sixty thousand dollars in gold. The stash, tied to a Revolutionary era bandit named Lewis, was supposedly hidden along the National Pike between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
A Chautauqua county farmer reports an experiment growing potatoes under a foot deep straw cover of oat and buckwheat. Seed laid on plowed ground, then mulched with straw produced a large crop of good tubers with minimal weed growth. Results may improve in dry seasons, though not widely new.
A new sidewalk along Palm Avenue from St. Clair to West Wayne street behind Emergency Hospital will be laid by E. N. Smith and other street improvements are planned.
Mrs Rose Knapp of No 205 Madison avenue presented a large bunch of fully ripe red raspberries on Monday morning. The berries were taken from her vines and described as handsome specimens.
Jamestown football players did not show up for the Sunday match with Warren, breaking the agreed plan. Warren officials accuse Jamestown of backing out without explanation, calling it a yellow streak.
Guy Kinnear hauled nine black bass led by a three and a quarter pounder at Shipman's Eddy on Saturday. He also landed a seven pound six ounce salmon, marking one of the season’s finest catches.
Mr and Mrs F E Chevalier depart Monday for Southern California to establish a permanent home. They will visit Sandusky Ohio en route. Mr Chevalier has been in fragile health and spent much of last winter in Los Angeles. Their son B H Chevalier works for Standard Oil in Bakersfield.
The All-Leaguers of Buffalo lost 5 to 1 at Rus sell Park to a Warren and Sheffield picked team. Ludden and Pinney pitched for the visitors as Os born allowed ten hits for the locals. The game likely closes Warren's season with football using the field for the rest of the year.
The Jewish New Year 5674 falls on October 1 with observances worldwide. Syna gogues will hold services beginning at sundown Wednesday, and many Hebrews close businesses for one or two days. Locally services are in K O T M hall over Printz's store and orthodox stores stay closed Thursday and Friday.
Sidney Lucie, 14, of Market street, was arrested after allegedly stealing a pocketbook from Milton Ridgway containing forty five dollars and a pocket knife. He was found at Quinn and O'Brien bowling alley with forty four dollars on his person and admitted the theft. He appeared before Justice Bissman and bail was posted by his father.
An automobile party of twenty Smethport residents, including Judge J. W. Bouton, visited Warren on Sunday and had dinner at the Carver House.
Sarah Burns aged 67 of G1 City died Sunday at the State Hospital North Warren. Funeral services were held this morning at St. Joseph's church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Fire destroyed the Leader Com pany refinery in Phillips and Son's line, formerly at Warren, with a large quantity of oil burned. Mr. Phillips injured his foot stepping on a rusty nail and is now confined to crutches.
Erie High School dominated Warren High School on Saturday at Tre field with a lopsided 104 to 0 victory. Erie outclassed the locals in weight and teamwork as Warren faces Franklin next Saturday on local grounds.
Large attendance both morning and evening for the annual Harvest Home service. Special choir music and eloquent sermons by Rev. W. C. Beck. Fruit flowers and grains decoration described as beautiful and tasteful.
Announcement states there will be no jury trials at the Warren County civil court during the week of October 27. Few cases on the list will be postponed to a future term to avoid county expenses.
One of the largest fruit and vegetable displays in the Chautauqua and Erie belt took place at the North East carnival held last Wednesday to Friday. The event was organized by local business men and the North East grange, featuring C. W. Page with seven apple varieties and two pear varieties grown on a single tree.
E. S. Deitch, cigar manufacturer, will shrink his store room to enlarge the factory and hire two more cigarmakers. The store's connected sheet music department will be discontinued.
An orchestra organ recital is planned at First Lutheran Church on October 14 by Herbert Alvin Houze, concert organist from New York City. No admission will be charged, a silver offering will be taken to cover expenses.
Weather bureau estimates total Ohio valley flood losses at 168 million dollars including railroads telegraph and telephone companies and farm property. Crops alone suffered about 11 million dollars with Ohio and Indiana bearing 70 percent of the total. The flood ranks second in magnitude in the valley behind the 1854 midwinter event.
A Sunday 3 A M east bound freight collided with a slow freight near St Marys station. Three engines damaged and a caboose plus three freight cars demolished. No injuries reported as crews escaped in time. Train 59 delayed about three hours. Mrs Holits t injured and shocked.
The official tabulation shows over 300 candidates tied for about 125 nominations. To settle who will appear on the November ballot, drawing lots will occur Friday, October 8.
Erie county's oldest woman once thought dying at her daughter's home in Sturgis corners has rallied. She first improved last Sunday by sitting up in bed to eat, then on Tuesday sat briefly in an invalid's chair as signs of recovery appeared after three weeks of illness.
Clarence Peterson aged 32, son of Otto Peterson formerly of Irvineton, died at DuBois Sunday morning after a yearlong heart ailment. A Standard Oil Company employee at DuBois, he leaves a wife and two young children. Funeral held in DuBois Wednesday at 2 PM with many friends in Warren and Irvineton expressed condolences.
Mrs. J. W. Mead died at her Youngsville home Tuesday after a long illness. The end came peacefully as family and friends hoped for recovery. Funeral services were held Thursday October 2 at noon from the late home. Interment was in Oakland. Mrs Mead was a charter member of the Gen. Jos. Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Sheriff Tebay with Butler County officers moved two men their sister and their mother’s death prompted care as the Wagner family of Mars near Butler was found living in filth and sickness. The mother died last winter and the children had long suffered untreated mental illness.
A Monday evening surprise visit honored Miss Mil dred Swanson at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Erickson on Jefferson Avenue. Guests enjoyed gifts, a mock wedding with Miss Maude Swanson and A. L. Langdon, a quick divorce verdict for the libellant, refreshments, music, and dancing. The real wedding to Mr. Edward Berg of Jamestown, New York, is planned soon.
Miss Minnie Hegerty and Mr. E W Rattigan wed in Winnipeg Canada surprise locals in Warren over two weeks after she left for a northwestern visit. Mrs Rattigan known for many Warren friends and Pennsylvania railroad telegraph work. Rattigan formerly engaged in the brokerage business in Warren.
Recorder Harry H. Bassett reports payments of 63.50 to R N Brown and 57.50 for advertising postage and printing. District Attorney Lyons states primary expenses of 119.87. Candidate Charles A Clark swears expenses of 69.00 for printing, postage and advertising.
Mrs. C. B. Ackerson of West Fifth Street sent five linen pieces to the Scranton fair held last week and won three first prizes and two second prizes from a large state entry field. Her buffet scarf and a large center piece were the standout works, each crafted over more than a year.
Kurth Moser, 11, vanished from East Bissell Avenue Oil City where he stayed with his uncle and aunt. He is four feet six inches, fair complexioned with blue eyes and light hair. He wore striped pants, black stockings, a white shirt, no hat, and has a scar on one hand. A blue bicycle was with him. Police were informed yesterday afternoon as the family grew alarmed.
Glade School Board met Monday at Gladerun School with full membership. Prof Ghering reported record student enrollment and urged enforcement of compulsory attendance, with fines for nonattending children lacking working certificates. Teachers were instructed to notify the secretary of absentee students.
Columbus Day falls on Sunday prompting observance the following Monday October 13. Rev Father McBride invites Warren Knights to services at his church at 7 30 p m and the group will march from Liberty street club rooms. A dance and card party for members and friends will follow in Knights rooms.
Philadelphia moves to test the non partisan law with a case aimed at the Superior Court for a final state opinion. Most test opinions have upheld the act's constitutionality. a legal split exists, and a ruling before the election would affect candidate choices and puzzles for lawyers and laypeople alike.
Ernest E. Wellman of Williamsport and Miss Henrietta Larson were married at the bride’s parents home in Russell Pa with Rev. M. J. Sarver officiating. Guests were immediate relatives. a four course luncheon followed and the couple will reside in Williamsport after October 15.
Various Warren area residents are noted arriving home from trips and visiting relatives this week. Attorney W. S. Clark returns from New York City while Ed Hall visits Washington D C. and many others travel to Coffeyville, Tidioute, Kane, DuBois, Robinson and Columbus for family visits, funerals, business and relocation.
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