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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
5
Mr and Mrs D V Radspinner of Prospect street learn their son Leon is sick with Spanish influenza at Camp Lee. The note confirms the family’s concern and location of the service member during the illness.
Lester Nerg an employee of the Struthers Wells shops was injured on Friday morning when he fell onto a piece of boiler plate. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Peerless Restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue near Hickor closed its doors Sunday night. One owner was recently drafted and the other could not keep the business going.
Walter Fink, a Hammond Iron Works worker, plunged thirty five feet on Friday morning suffering bruised ankles and knees and a side cut. He was hospitalized for treatment.
Eugene Hutton of Akeley seriously wounded in France as reported by his mother Mrs C D Thomas. He serves in Company E 112th Infantry, a unit in the U S Army.
Howard P. Beebe of Youngsville is reported dead from a disease after earlier reports of being killed in battle and later gassed. The sequence shows a wartime death linked to injuries and gas exposure.
Stanton of Venture town reports his son Walter was severely wounded in battle on September 11, with news arriving Friday.
Dogs raided sheep in Farmington township causing losses and the Warren County commissioners paid three claims totaling 151.89 dollars. The incident highlights ongoing livestock damage issues and local mitigation costs.
Excitement grows in Sheffield township as Interior Oil and Gas Co hits a hundred barrel well in the new Deerlick field. This marks the second strike in two months, the first producing 75 barrels.
Telegram to Sherm Offerlee says Private Harry F. Keller of the Machine Gun Company A 148th Infantry severely wounded in action in France. Keller is brother-in-law to Offerlee of 216 Biddleston.
A tea hosted by Mr and Mrs Geo C Priestley at 7024 Lincoln Drive Saint Martins Chestnut Hill Philadelphia announced the engagement of their daughter Bess to Eber C Ludwek. The wedding is planned for the winter at an unspecified location.
Reck Warehouse Whiskey Kiddie Reynolds and Mickey Malia were arrested Friday night as they left the Masterson Transfer Co. warehouse with a number of quart bottles of whiskey. They were arraigned Saturday before Burges Gregory and turned over to Justice Blackman for a later hearing on suspicions of illegal liquor sales.
Mr and Mrs W F Messner of Fiast city receive a telegram from Camp Lee stating their son John Messner is critically ill with pneumonia. He is reported improving after a severe bout of influenza.
Corry public schools shut down amid an influenza outbreak with several hundred cases reported in the town.
Miss Edna Jackson daughter of W. F. Jackson of Irvine and Teon Allen of Warren were married on September 28 in a ceremony announced by local society pages.
The Warren and Struthers stations of the Pennsylvania Ry will be consolidated this week. Struthers station employees will transfer to Warren, and a yard master will be employed at the East Side station.
W H Gilmore died Saturday afternoon at his wife's parents home 228 Penn Ave West. He is survived by his widow and two brothers Russell and Harry of Erie. Funeral was held Tuesday at 4 from his late residence with burial in Oakland cemetery.
Warren faces a water crisis as the Warren Water Woolmpany contract binds supply until 1925. D. A. Arird, chairman of the Public Service committee, told council members at Monday's meeting that the town can only wait for the contract to expire to obtain a possible supply of pure water.
The county reports about 300 Spanish influenza cases, concentrated in the western area near Spring Creek and traced to Corry where a larger outbreak exists. The first local death occurred Monday morning as Mrs. Strong of Mast Branch died from pneumonia associated with influenza.
Treaneis Nichols, age 25, of Russell, born in Elk Township, enlisted in the navy at Dunkirk in June. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Julia Nichols and two sisters Mamie and Julia. The body was brought to Russell and the funeral held on Tuesday.
Warren county undertakes a forceful Liberty Loan campaign this week as indoor meetings are banned. The Loan Committee will canvass residents to secure bonds, with Woman’s Committee booths placed at fixed sites and door to door outreach via a traveling convocation. Daily sales target around 996000 dollars to meet county goals.
Joseph A. Schofield was laid to rest Friday afternoon at his home on Third Avenue. Attended by many prominent members of the community and out-of-town guests, the services were led by Rev. J. W. Smith and Rev. W. E. Staub. Miss Lenore Knopf sang and several local men performed songs during the ceremony.
A Washington dispatch asserts Democratic control of Congress is driven by Southern Democrats. It claims Southern chairmanships dominate Senate and House committees, with 42 of 61 House chair positions held by Southern Democrats and majorities on key Senate panels.
Thirteen dogs were poisoned this week at the Wilson McGrew kennels in Pittsfield. Ten dogs died and one valued at $300 is among the losses.
Arrangements completed for Clarendon State Bank to organize with a capital of 25000 and a paid in surplus of 5000. Incorporators include E L Meddock B G Perry L C McNulty L C Barnes and A N Sampson. Bank planned for central business district in the town. Building committee to report next week.
Town residents urged to recruit bright young writers to submit weekly correspondence. Editors welcome new contributors from the Warren area to boost local coverage and community voice.
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