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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
5
Mail Carrier Ward Culbertson confronted three chicken thieves at two am near the Grand Valley post office. A nitroglycerin blast tore the post office safe and damaged Will Childs confectionery, but no valuables were taken and Culbertson helped pursue the suspects. The government offers a $200 reward for each post office burglar.
Twenty farmers from the north end of Warren county subscribe $100 each, forming a $2,000 fund to purchase a Buckeye tractor engine for joint ditching and farm tasks. The unit is a gasolene and kerosene engine with rooters, extra sets, and light tools, plus an operator to train the appointed local operator before departure.
Mrs. George Baird of Garland died Friday evening at Corry Hospital after a period of illness. She was brought in suffering from apoplexy and did not recover. Survived by husband and four children Arthur, Floyd, and Hannah Baird of Garland and Mrs Florence Hyland of Erie Minn. She was forty eight.
Mrs. Frank Scholton of Columbus announces she and her son will carry on the family business. The firm previously operated in roofing materials farm equipment heavy hardware and automobile accessories. Gasoline retailing, a large part of the past season, will continue.
friends surprise Fred Cornish at his east Columbus home Friday evening for his birthday. The gathering featured music and games with refreshments as guests wished him many more happy birthdays.
Mrs Irene Smith died Tuesday evening at her son Clyde Smith’s home in Warren. Born May 18 1837 in Conewango town she lived most of her life in the area and was a member of the First M E Church. Survived by sons C W Smith B O Smith and C W Smith all of Warren. funeral Friday at 2 from Clyde Smith’s home with interment in Smith’s cemetery.
Dr L E Chapman was appointed coroner of Warren County to fill the vacancy from the resignation of George A W De Forest. He has served as deputy coroner for several years and handled many cases. He was the sole applicant for the post.
Mrs. E M Schwing of Water Street suffered a hard fall while carrying canned fruit down cellar stairs Tuesday. Her skirt hem caught, she slipped about twenty feet, bruises across body and a badly swollen arm. recovery unknown until swelling subsides and possible fracture ruled out.
Local firm Eberhart & Miller distributes Lambertville rubber goods with a nation wide reputation. The display advertisement appears on Page Eight of this week’s Mail, encouraging readers to view the selection.
Five broke out in the Bazaar store in the Hall Blair building on Pennsylvania Avenue West. Estimated building damage is 1500 with stock loss between four and five thousand dollars. Losses are insured. No one was inside the store. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
Henry M. Stonaker was found dead in his second floor room by family members on Saturday morning sitting upright in a high back chair near an open window facing the street. He had not reported to work at the Conewango refining plant since Thursday night and a ladder was seen at the window. Physicians attributed death to heart trouble, stating he died at least two days earlier. his sister recalled hearing him Thursday afternoon.
The report shows limited changes across Allegheny Bradford Middle Field Venango Clarion and Butler in September. Wells completed totaled 210 down 40. new production 414 barrels down 10. nine dry holes and 18 gas wells down 10 and three respectively. At month end 49 rigs and 156 drilling wells, versus August 65 rigs and 141 wells.
William Erickson 20 was stabbed four times in the back by an unknown man on Market street while with Ruth Weissman. He fled with her to J. K. Weaver’s doorway and was later taken home after Dr. W. S. Pierce found wounds superficial. Police seek an alleged jealous suitor, but both deny a fight or identifiable suspect.
The Conewango Trust Company awarded the bank building contract to Warren Construction Company of Jamestown New York. Local bidders did not submit bids as they were engaged on other contracts and lacked time to complete the project.
The Erie conference of the Methodist Episcopal church sets district superintendent salaries at 2600 yearly using a new apportionment method. The finance commission in Oil City also elected officers and listed attendees including superintendents, ministers, and laymen from multiple districts.
The Y M C A will host its annual Fall Opening this Saturday October 14 with mothers invited to tour the Boys division facilities including gymnasium locker rooms showers and the swimming pool. New director S t Andrews and William E Yeager will lead the tours from 2 to 5 pm while business men will play exhibition volleyball.
C J Erickson a 254 East Fifth Avenue teamster was injured Saturday evening at the Fifth Street bridge intersection with Conewango Avenues after colliding with a Chevrolet driven by Hue Schuler East Side garage man. He suffered facial lacerations and body injuries and will be confined at home for two weeks. Dr M J Cowden of North Warren attended him.
At 8 30 pm Tuesday a main line car crashed into a Conewango Avenue car that had stopped to unload. Passengers on both vehicles were shaken but none seriously hurt. Motorman blamed brake failure for the collision at Water Street.
Joseph J. Ugard longtime Glade resident died Friday morning at 3 25 at his home 32 Hemlock Street after weeks of illness. Born in West Prussia 51 years ago he came to the United States in 1890 settling in Glade. He worked at Wilburine Oil Works 14 years and was noted for sobriety and honesty. Surviving: mother Mrs Mary Ugard wife Ernestine Upird two sons John and Harry daughter Anna and another daughter Mrs Freewark of Henry's Mills. Funeral Sunday at 2 20 at his Hemlock Street home with Rev Mrs Robinson and Rev J Finkbeiner. interment in Oakland Cemetery.
Horace H. Mix longtime Farmington township resident and blacksmith died Thursday at his son Herbert Mix’s home in Ridgway. Born in Farmington, he lived most of his life there. He was 76. He was son of Horace Mix Sr. whose family helped settle Farmington. Funeral held in Lander with interment in Lander cemetery after arrival in Warren.
If plans hold, the Y. W. C. A will stage its second annual county fair in the armory on October 26 and 27. Organizers promise more stupendous features than last year with attractions such as the Cave of the Winds and trained snakes.
At a Chamber of Commerce board meeting in the Elks club a proposal to switch to a commission form was reviewed. A committee of E. E. Allen C. Metzger and H. A. Logan was appointed to study and compare figures and options. The group adjourned with no action and will reconvene next Friday to discuss employing the American City Bureau.
Interior painting of the jail has progressed for several days and nears completion. Most work was done by prisoners, saving the county funds. The jail has been thoroughly renovated and wired throughout for electric lights, a long requested improvement for inmates.
L S Sweet lifelong county resident died Tuesday at his Tiona home after a two year illness. Born June 28, 1850 in Cherry Grove township, he was a member of the M E church at Tiona. Survived by wife Mary Sweet and son Percy Sweet of Youngsville. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m from the home. Interment in Sheffield cemetery.
On the Gran der farm west of town a four year old Jersey heifer gave birth to twins. The calves are small about the size of house cats but healthy and may be shown at the County Fair next fall if they survive. Caretaker J. F. Brooks found the first calf and tried to move the mother. the second calf was found nearby.
E. D. Stewart, county treasurer and longtime Gran ger leader in the county, was appointed as a delegate from this district to attend the National Farm Bureau convention in Indianapolis, October 17 to 20. The honor came unexpectedly.
Conewango Aerie of Eagles met in the Owl's rooms to discuss buying a home for the lodge but decided not to purchase at present. A committee of Paul Horton, A W Nelson, Hawley Wheeler, Carl Zeller Jr and Amel Follette will study various site options and report at a meeting in two weeks.
Auto races scheduled at the fairy grounds did not occur as promoter Galamont failed to provide an indemnifying bond required by the fair association. A slim possibility remains that the races may still be run.
The State Federation of Women’s clubs holds its twenty first annual meeting at the Philomusian club in West Philadelphia with delegates J G Smith Joseph Schofield W H Allen and F P Hue from Warren. The convention opens Tuesday morning October 13 with a reception Monday evening for delegates and visitors.
Louis Moncke, a Gisholt employee, was injured Tuesday morning while unloading a car of lumber. He fell and broke two ribs, was taken to Emergency, and attended by Dr. W. S. Pierce.
Republican congressional candidate Warren C. Bleakley spent part of Tuesday in Warren meeting many supporters and new acquaintances. He had just returned from Mercer County where rallies favored the Republican ticket and plans another Warren visit soon.
Miss Lucia Amann daughter of Mrs Emma Amann 20 Cedar Street united in marriage with Mr John Gallagher October 4 at Oil City by Rev Fr Fielding of St Stephens church. Gallagher is chief clerk at Struthers station and Amann employed at Esselstyn store. The couple reside here after a honeymoon in the east.
A University of Washington student asked what would happen if all atmospheric nitrogen were removed. Experts explain the atmosphere holds 20 million tons per square mile and could supply world needs for decades. Nitrates cycle through soil and plants, returning to air. explosive use releases gas and solution returning to soils and plants in a continuing loop.
The shillalah is not a raw limb but a crafted artistic tool. Made from sturdy blackthorn, it tapers like ebony and carries a weighted end for a four fifths center of gravity. Properly seasoned near a farm, it becomes supple steel. the name pronunciation emphasizes the ail sound.
At a Warren County Bar Association meeting held last Monday, Justice Joseph A. Schofield was elected treasurer to fill the vacancy created by L C Jamieson's resignation to pursue refining business interests.
John Samuel Olsen died at his home in North Warren Monday evening at 8 o clock after a gradual decline. Born July 25 1839 in Lancaster county Pennsylvania he became Chief Engineer at the Pennsylvania State Hospital Harrisburg then at North Warren where he served 82 years. He helped form the Company of First City Zouaves and served in the 127th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Survived by wife Amelia A. Irwin and twelve children. Funeral at 2 o clock Thursday with Oakland burial private.
The Seep Purchasing agency announced a 40 cent per barrel advance for Pennsylvania crude and related grades. Pennsylvan ia 2.50 Cabell 2.02 Mercer black Corning and New Castle 2 Somer set 1.85 Ragland up 5 cents to 0.85. Producers with reserves welcomed the rise as refineries seek supplies, with expectations of further increases toward 3 dollars before the holidays.
With cold days and likely storms near, the notice urges readers to inventory footwear for winter and hints at returning customers this fall. It emphasizes previous good service and hopes customers will shop again.
One of the best stocks of fall and winter footwear is shown in this section. Despite cries of high prices, shoes are offered at the old prices.
A range of men’s dress and work shoes priced from 1.98 to 8.00 per pair offered in a department store sale. The advertisement highlights affordable footwear for men.
Advertises women s shoes with laces and buttons in many styles and sizes priced 1 48 to 7 00 per pair and men s heavy rubber footwear from Goodrich Top Notch Arrow and Ball Band at prices the same as last season.
Local ad promises value for money on all purchases with a guarantee of satisfaction. Shoppers urged to buy confidently, trusting quality and service at this store.
A storefront ad promises boys a great deal on high cut sneakers this season with wide selection and low prices. The message highlights value and appeal for young athletes seeking stylish footwear at savings.
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