State's Oldest Man Dies at Tidioute Pennsylvania
Samuel McKee, born November 2, 1813 in Newry town Ireland, dies Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Tidioute. At 102 he survived a hip fracture from a barn door and a facial cancer. he fathered 18 children, 11 living, with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Tionesta. The record notes his remarkable vitality and status as Pennsylvania’s oldest man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McKee
Pennsylvania
John Caldin
Newerytown
County Down
Ireland
Mr McKee
Mr. McKee
R. D. McKee
Elwood
Ind
H. G. McKee
Susquehanna
G. W. Loesch
Los Angeles
Cali
S. L. McKee
Tulsa
Okla
James Reston
Neilltown
Mary Wallston
Stoseham
W. J. McKee
Tionesta
F. D. McKee
Bradford
Kate Wheeler
Titusville
J. W. Caldin
Tidioute
Riverside Cemetery
William Lemmon Dies of Apoplexy at 72
William Lemmon Sr former superintendent of the National Transit Company died Saturday noon from apoplexy while lunching at 9 Fifth Avenue Warren. Born in New Brighton Pa 72 years ago he served in the Civil War enlisting at 16 and later held borough council posts. Survived by six children and several daughters in Titusville Buffalo and Warren. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lemmon
National Transit Company
Fifth Avenue
New Brighton
Lemmon
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Gettysburg
Warren
Eben N. Ford Post
A. F. M. Lodge
Emlenton
Royal Arcanum
Pennsylvanian Guardsmen Return Home From Border Duty
Ralph Clicquennot reports Company J members in strong health after border service with the Y M C A. Private George Porter and Ivan Rosengren return, ending three year terms and placed in reserve for three years. Andrew Peterson to be released October 6 when his enlistment ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company J
Ralph N. Chequennot
Warren
el Paso
Kinzua
F. M. Cliquennot
University of Pittsburgh
Clicquennot
Andrew Peterson
Warren Bar Association Endorses Judge Walling
The Warren County Bar Association endorses Judge Emory A. Walling for the Supreme Court seat. It urges voters in the northwest to elect him, citing his legal ability judicial experience and character as reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Bar Association
Emory A. Walling
Erie County
Supreme Court
Wailing
Commonwealth
Mrs Sager Wins 300 in Injury Settlement
Warren borough settled with Mrs. Ross Sager of 9 Dartmouth Street for injuries from a fall during a water street repaving project a year ago at Water Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. She sought 500 dollars in damages. The note indicates a 300 dollar settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Borough
Ross Sager
Dartmouth St
Water Street
Health guards removed as quarantine ends for infantile paralysis
Health guards at Akeley Bear Lake and Corydon were withdrawn Saturday as the state ends the infantile paralysis quarantine. New York State residents will no longer need health certificates when bringing children under 16 into the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akeley
Bear Lake
Corydon
New York State
Johnson Furniture Company assets settle after auditor report
Creditors of the Johnson Furniture Company will receive 62 percent on the dollar under auditor L. C. Jamison’s report. The firm failed a year ago with assets listed at 35,000 and liabilities of 24,000. Receivers Everett Johnson and Hiram T. Leasure managed the business until forced sale to Jamestown interests for 17,500. Charles Johnsonson, the defunct company president, says plant inventory exceeds 35,000, while the audit bases total at 15,000, with Warren National Bank and Warren Savings Bank as the heaviest creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Furniture Company
Jamestown
Nypean Furniture Company
L. C. Jamison
Everett Johnson
Hiram T. Leasure
Charles Johnsson
Warren National Bank
Warren Savings Bank
Mr and Mrs Lillie Mark Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
East Branch October 3. Mr and Mrs T Lillie of East Branch celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on September 23 at home. About fifty friends gathered for a dinner and informal musical program. Rev Thompson spoke and the couple received a purse of money. Attending from distance were Mrs Norman McKay and children Erie Mr and Mrs Roy Lillie and children Spring Creek Mr and Mrs L W Colby Corry Mrs Lawrence Armitage Corry and Mrs Viola Wrenn and children Little Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Branch
T. Lillie
Lillie
Thompson
Little
Norman McKay
Erie
Roy Lillie
Spring Creek
L. W. Colby
Corry
Lawrence Armitage
Viola Wrenn
Little Cooley
Routine Council Meeting Deliberations On Sewer And Signs
The council met with routine business only. A discussion on Conenan go Height sewer was halted after a motion, as it had been addressed previously. J E Hill sought action on electric sign length, but was referred to a committee. Citizens asked for sidewalk grades and sewers. matters sent to committees. Council adjourned early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conenango Height
J. Arndt Swanson
B. G. Gregory
J. E. Hill
the Light and Power Company
Popular Young Folk Wed At Westfield
Harold A. Turner and Miss Anna M. Waltman were married in Westfield New York on June 27. Turner is manager of the Lester Shoe Store in Warren and Waltman was night superintendent at Emergency hospital. They have set up housekeeping at the corner of Madison Avenue and Irvine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Turner
Anna M. Waltman
Westfield
N. Y
Lester Shoe
Warren
Emergency Hospital
Reading
Mrs. Turner
Madison Avenue
Irvine Street
Shorter Hours for Furniture Workers In City
Four local furniture companies will move to a 55 hour week starting last Monday. The Phoenix Furniture, Conenango Furniture, Warren Veneer and Panel, and Samuel Peterson plants will trim schedules. Warren Veneer and Panel had previously cut to 55 hours two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Furniture Company
Conenango Furniture Company
Warren Veneer and Panel Company
Samuel Peterson
Warren Furniture Company
Tidioute Man Recovers From Severe Burns
Klare De Recher of Tidioute is improving at Butler General Hospital after suffering serious burns at Hillard's Station two weeks ago. His clothes soaked with oil caught fire. He is progressing but will remain hospitalized for some time.
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Klare de Recher
Tidioute
Butler General Hospittal
Hillard
City Public Schools Opened Amid Busy Enrollment Day
Public schools opened Monday with officials and teachers busy enrolling pupils and organizing grades. High school classes began with both morning and afternoon sessions shortened to allow quick organization.
Five Wardens Patrol Warren Border
Five game wardens and deputies of the State Game Commission guard the Pennsylvania New York border in Warren County. Rumor says two members of the State Constabulary will be sent to Warren in the coming days to aid the wardens guarding the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Commission
Pennsylvania
New York
State Constabulary
Warren County
Former Sheffield minister finds long lost ring
Rev. Dr. Herbert A. Ellis of Franklin received a gold band ring lost 20 years ago during a band trip from Sherman, N Y. A woman in North Clymer returned the ring noting its inscription did not match his name but the ring’s history was well remembered in Sherman. Ellis, a former Sheffield pastor and Warren county figure, wore the ring on his little finger due to a larger finger size.
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Herbert A. Ellis
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Franklin
North Clymer
N. Y
Herald Office
Wm. P. Ferguson
Sherman
Ellis
Chautauqua County
Advance
Ferguson
Oberlin
Mr. Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Mr. Ferguson
Rip van Winkle
Exacly
Rev. Ellis
Sheffield
Warren County
Young man arrested at Akron on embezzlement warrant
Clair Kightlinger age 23 from Tidioute was brought back from Akron Ohio on a warrant for embezzling 340.07 dollars from Witkop Holmes Co. He drove a wagon for the firm, which is based in James Town New York. He faced confinement in the county jail pending the next court term.
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Clair Kightlinger
Warren
Akron
Wit Kop Holmes Company
J. P. Berdine
Young Kightlinger
Tidioute
Witkop Holmes Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Kightlinger
Erie
Goodrich Rubber Company
George Sassman Escapes State Hospital
George Sassman, held in the State hospital at North Warren, escaped while an attendant was away on Thursday morning and walked toward Warren. He is expected to return, having previously surrendered to authorities after saying he had crazy spells and wished to be cared for. The injury stemmed from a tent stake blow during circus work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sassman
North Warren
Warren
Col Wheelock Receives Expanded Recruiting Territory
Col D F A Wheelock, named recruiting officer for War ren, Corry, Erie and Bradford, has been given additional territory. His district now includes Kane, Tionesta, Lock Haven and Coudersport, in addition to his initial assignments.
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D. F. A. Wheelock
Warren
Corry
Erie
Bradford
Kane
Tionesta
Lockhaven
Coudersport
Columbus Man Dies From Farm Accident At Corryzz Hospital
Frank Schelton of Columbus died at Corry hospital Tuesday evening about eleven after a fractured skull from an accident at Frank Shrambling farm two and a half miles north of Columbus. He was a well known and respected Columbus businessman and resident.
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Frank Schelton
Columbus
Corry Hospital
Frank Shrambling
Mr. Schelton
Mabel Westberg Weds Rev Perry Cedarholm in Swedish M E Church
One of the area’s largest recent weddings took place Wednesday evening at the Swedish Methodist church. Miss Mabel Westberg daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Westberg of 1021 Spring Street wed Rev Perry Cedarholm of St Louis Missouri in a ceremony witnessed by family friends and church members.
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M. E
Mabel Westberg
H. E. Westberg
Perry Cedarholm
St. Louis
Methodists Honor Rev N A White With City Reception
A reception for Rev Not ts A White, returning from the Methodist conference in Clarion for his fifth year in the city, drew over 500 attendees Tuesday evening at the First M E Church parlors. The event extended warm congratulations to the popular pastor.
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Notts A. White
Clarion
M. E
Disasters Run in Series and Lapses in Vigilance
The Detroit Free Press warns that disasters cluster in runs, followed by long quiet periods. Relaxed vigilance after calm stretches causes blunders in railway and fire safety, as routine leads to automatic, less careful work. Stay alert to avoid next setback.
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Detroit Free Press
Mountain Weather Lore Of An Old Woman
An old woman in the White Mountains relied on keen observation to predict weather. She cited a cloudless day and a telltale night wind as signs, and her forecast proved correct when a deluge followed the next day.
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White Mountains
Timber Line
Martineau
Walter Prichard Eaton
Harper’s Magazine
How Margarine Is Made
The piece traces margarine’s origins in England where it was once called bosh before adopting the name margarine inspired by a pearl like appearance. It notes improvements in production with the London Lancet praising refined blending of fats including milk, and describes its shift from beef fat and minimal vegetable oil to forms containing only oils blended with pasteurized skim milk as wholesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Lancet
Chauffeurette Maid Recalled In London Punch Sketch
A London Punch quip recalls a chauffeurette maid who claimed to drive and clean cars single handed and to act as maid by night assembling her mistress in the morning. The dialogue portrays a witty, if risqué, social snapshot from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Punch
Smith’s Dual Complaint Against Railway Service
The London Telegraph reports that Smith holds two grievances against the railway company. First, some trains do not stop at his station, and second, trains lose time by stopping at other stations after he boards.
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Smith
Tle
London Telegraph
Kellettville Lumberman Dies From Injuries
Ellison Watson of Kellettville Forest county died at Emergency Hospital after injuries from a Salmon Creek Lumber mill saw. A splinter penetrated his head near the spinal column. He died in delirium aged 25, survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Watson wife two children two brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison Watson
Kellettville
Forest County
Salmon Creek Lumber Companie
John Watson
False Fire Alarm at Yaegle's Market South Side
A false alarm sent the fire department to Yaegle's meat market on the South Side last Sunday. Investigation found no fire and no clear source of the alarm, though it was triggered by a telephone call.
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South Side
Yaegle’s
Pennsylvania Auto License Revenues Expected to Exceed 2.3 Million
Harrisburg reports indicate nine months of the year yield $2,268,982 in auto license receipts with year end projections near $2,306,082 if trends hold. Daily takings have declined from summer highs to about $1,200, and the division issued 223,036 licenses while 74,312 free licenses were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Get My Teeth First Cries Woman Trapped Under Auto
Mrs Norris Murphy of Carmel was struck by a car in New York and pinned beneath it. The driver M W Smalley freed her after she demanded her missing teeth, then her glasses and purse. She suffered severe injuries including a scalp wound and internal injuries.
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New York
Norris Murphy
Carmel
M. W. Smalley
Smalley
Community letter defends search helpers in Esther Newbold case
A Warren reader defends volunteers who searched for Esther Newbold, noting that fifty volunteers from Irvine, Youngsville, and nearby areas worked through a wet cold night. no one was paid for time or fatigue, only the family offered thanks. The letter criticizes press comments implying excessive costs and seeks prominent publication.
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Warren Mail
Warren
Esther Newbold
Irvine
Youngsville
M. E. L. Biddle
Stamp Tax Repealed Effective September 9 1916
Notice states repeal of stamp tax on documents effective Sept 9 1916. Deeds dated after Sept 9 require no stamps, while deeds dated between Dec 1 1914 and Sept 9 1916 must bear stamps at 50 cents per $500 or fraction. Individuals holding such deeds should obtain stamps now from local banks. shortages will be charged by the department. Henry H. Bassett, Register & Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Bassett
Register & Recorder
Young Tidioite Man Dies of Pneumonia
Willis Magee aged 18 of Tidiioute died at his home Wednesday morning from pneumonia after a recent injury that led to finger amputation. He worked on a Nat ional Treaty Company pipeline and is survived by his parents and sister Mrs. George Fullerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Magee
Tidiioute
National Treasty Company
George Fullerton
Prescott Bride Lulu Mae Weds Lloyd Dewey at Warren Home
Miss Lulu Mae Prescott of Warren married Lloyd Barton Dewey of Youngstown at the Prescott country home near Warren on Wednesday September 27. The ceremony was officiated by H. H. Barr of Grace M E church. The couple will reside in Youngstown.
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Lulu Mae Prescott
Warren
Lloyd Barton Dewey
Youngstown
Prescott
H. H. Barr
Grace M. E. Church
Garland Furniture Co Declares Bankruptcy in Garland
The Garland Furniture Company files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 39 507 19 dollars and assets listed at 14 148 75 dollars. Creditors await court proceedings to determine claims.
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Garland Furniture Company
Garland
Goldine Alterac Endorsed by Sheffield Woman
Emma Luchs of Sheffield reports relief from fatigue pains and sleep problems after using two bottles of Goldine Alterac, saying her appetite returned and strength improved. John F Brooks of Warren also credits six bottles with curing rheumatism and catarrh, urging readers to visit Reynolds Drug Store for a free test and suitable medicine.
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Emma Luchs
Sheffield
John F Brooks
Warren
Reynolds Drug
Goldine
Warren County
Sheffield Pharmacy
Simpson’s Pharmacy
Clarendon
Rob’t J. Mead
Youngsville
J. M. Abbott
Sugar Grove
van Orsdale & Wiltsie Russell
C. Kemble & Son Tidioute
Inventory of Footwear for the Coming Winter
With chill days and likely storms approaching, shoppers assess stock of boots shoes and winter footwear to prepare for the season. The notice implies a focus on weather driven shopping needs and seasonal readiness.
If we treated you right last year we welcomed you back
A brief note expresses appreciation for past support and signals expectation of continued attendance this fall. It frames the sentiment as gratitude for previous involvement and a desire for ongoing participation.
Fall and Winter Foot Wear Offered at Old Prices
A local shoe section markets one of the best stock fall and winter footwear and promises no price hikes, selling at traditional prices despite high cost pressures. The ad highlights value and steady pricing.
Men’s Dress and Work Shoes Offered at Low Prices
Advertises men's dress and work shoes priced from 1.98 to 8.00 per pair, highlighting affordable options for formal and daily wear.
Shoes in assorted styles lace and button up to $7 a pair
Many women's shoes available in lace and button styles in wide size ranges. Prices range from $1.48 to $7 per pair.
Rubber Footwear Sale From Goodrich and Top Notch Lines
Men’s heavy rubber footwear from Goodrich Top Notch Arrow and Ball Band offered at prices matching last season.
Your money's worth guaranteed in anything you buy here
Local retailer promises value with every purchase. Advertised guarantee emphasizes satisfaction and full value on all goods offered.
Local Shop Sells High-Cut Shoes at Right Prices
A local retailer promotes affordable high-cut footwear for boys this season. The pitch emphasizes good value and timely availability for boys seeking stylish athletic or casual options.
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Wiliam Lemmon
IN Good Health
Warren Bar Association
Judge Walling
Mrs. Sager
Johnson Company
Warren Border
State Hospital
Col. Wheelock
Columbus Man
Irl Bride Warren G
Methodists
N. A. White
Kelletville
Irvine, Penna
Lulu Prescott
Lloyd Dewey
Goldiee
Emma Lachs
Shefield
Warren Man
Redding
Warren, Pa
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