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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
8
Hodgepodge notes from across Pennsylvania highlight local happenings in brief briefs. Readers catch quick items on people events and small community developments statewide.
Rev. David Tully aged 98, claimed to be the oldest Presbyterian minister in active service, died at his Media home. He was to be placed on the retired list as his fire department colleagues announced Johnstown the chosen site for the 1917 convention.
George Graham used a shoe as a weapon to strike Jail Warden Neil 65 unconscious. He and Rosie Styer 15 fled Punxsutawney jail. authorities pursue them.
The Avonia post office in Erie county is closed. Major Be Lowry Humes, a federal district attorney and adjutant of the Second Brigade, P N G, will be relieved in time for the trial of seventy two Pennsylvania brewing companies indicted under the Federal corrupt practices acts. Pennsylvania yields 500000 bushels of buckwheat annually.
The sixtieth session of Irving College and Music Conservatory opened with many students enrolled. A large swimming pool for use by the girls surprised attendees and showcased the school’s facilities.
A police dog in North Wales works nightly patrols as the comrade of George Moss. When Moss directs him the dog accompanies women who return home on late trains to North Wales.
The Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association plans its annual reunion in Johnstown on Columbus Day, inviting members to gather for a day of events and remembrance.
Tax Collector B F Hastings of Lancaster dies suddenly and a locked safe containing poll tax documents frustrates registration. The safe combination is unknown and a professional is needed to access the records.
A community event in Dillsburg has been fixed for October 14. Organizers invite residents and visitors to join Farmers Day activities and local vendor booths set to run through the day.
Clark Smith, a Huntingdon rural mail carrier, was attacked by a buck deer on his return from a trip. In Dauphin county during the 1916 Spring forest fire season, fourteen fires burned nearly 2800 acres of forest land, with damage estimated at about $4,250.
Pittsburgh businessmen urge President Wilson to proclaim November 23 as Thanksgiving instead of November 30 to allow 20 shopping days before the holidays. The change reflects scheduling for the busy shopping period and avoids conflicts with year-end festivities.
Officials celebrate ending the infant paralysis quarantine enabling children to attend fairs. Local managers of agricultural affairs express satisfaction with the health milestone allowing public participation at upcoming events.
A pheasant collided with a building in Somerset and died at an undertaker's shop, local officials report. The incident appeared to be accidental with no other injuries noted.
The Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment now on border duty since early July will march to Mt Gretna as the men are mustered out of federal service.
Gettysburg College reports two separate gifts totaling $2,000 each, arriving unexpectedly and bolstering the institution's philanthropic support. The donors are unnamed benefactors, and the contributions aim to support campus programs and student opportunities.
Aetna Explosives Company, employing about 1,500 men at Mt. Union for nearly two years, has nearly halted powder manufacture.
Arrangements have been perfected whereby all corporations required to file reports with the State government will report for the calendar year. The plan aims to streamline compliance and ensure uniform filings across the state's business registry.
Mrs Abigail McGinley Johnson of Shippensburg age 80 is the oldest choir singer in America. She has 67 years of continuous church choir singing with nearly perfect Sunday attendance.
A general war against blackbirds has been declared at Ardmore to protect vegetables and nests, noting the birds are state protected except when damaging crops or nests.
A Washington cat engaged a large muskrat that wandered from its usual haunts. After a tense struggle the cat killed the muskrat, reportedly twice the size of an ordinary house cat.
Rev Thomas C Needham pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church Philadelphia died of heart disease while preparing to officiate at a baptism He was 61 and widely known as an evangelist.
M. and Hershey announce a project to build a 46 mile railway in Cuba. The plan represents a major expansion effort by the chocolate company figures. Local officials have not yet set a construction start date.
A new dwell in the Dunn's Station field has been struck and is expected to yield between 75 and 100 barrels per day. The report notes the high productivity and potential impact on local oil output.
For the year 1916 the value of manufactured products in Pittsburgh is forecast to reach one billion dollars, according to figures released by local industrial authorities. The projection underscores the city’s growing output across steel, coal, and allied industries amid wartime demand.
Pittsburgh Industrial Development Commission reports detail Beaver Falls sewer clogging by tree roots, leading to a council ordinance ordering poplar trees removed. Civic Club ladies donate a large U S flag to Marysville schools. Zelienople hosts the 27th annual Central Lutheran League convention of the Eastern district.
J A Willarg of Philadelphia owns a snuffbox claimed to be 610 years old. Residents of Braddock describe catching the “meanest man” who scorched children with hot pennies during serenades. A Kane Flint Bottle Co fire damaged its blowing and packing dept causing about 25000 dollars in losses.
The article notes Skraton’s semi centennial celebration opening with special church services. It also mentions State Compensation Board hearings this month to set precedents on industrial plant and mine cases. Dauphin’s cigar company opens a new plant.
State Zoologist Saunders has assumed leadership of the division and plans inspection visits to assess ongoing work and operations.
Three infantry regiments a corps of engineers and a field ambulance and field hospital corps of the Pennsylvania National Guard are on their way home after duty overseas.
The War Department issues an order directing Major John K. Clement of the Eighteenth Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard, now on duty in the southern department, to report to Washington for an investigation related to ordnance department nitrate manufacture.
Five fieldmen of the State division of Economic Zoology have begun a custematic survey to locate districts where the white pine blister rust is prevalent and to take immediate steps to advise on halting its spread.
The Tie Farm Loan Board will hold a hearing in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on March 17. The meeting invites those interested in securing a farm loan in Pennsylvania.
Fire swept the Cozy Hotel in Washington causing residents to flee in night clothes. Loss was estimated at $5,000 with extensive smoke damage reported across several rooms.
The Third Pennsylvania artillery regiment formerly the Ninth Infantry and the Thirteenth Infantry head for departure from Mt Gretna ending all National Guard organizations in the state.
Marietta records the oldest state veteran banker Barr Spangler at 92. Civil War general Galusha Pennypacker, claimed as the youngest, is noted. A Philadelphia hospital death at 70 recalls service in the Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers starting at 16, rising to brigadier general in just over three years. General Pennypacker was cousin to the late Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker.
Princess Lazarevich recalls a Venetian era visit to Kissingen with aristocrats from Europe America and the orient. Prince Malkolm served as Persia’s diplomat to Europe London Petrograd and Rome and spoke of shaping Christianity for Persians. He accepted a shah’s offer to become ambassador to Europe and spent years there, while admitting the cost to his homeland.
Sir Oliver Lodge argued that lightning protection hinges on dissipating energy without releasing it too quickly. He noted a thin iron wire may be ideal electrically, but true protection requires a building fully enshrouded by a metal cage. He warned a conductor reaching only the highest point is not sufficient for safety.
A humorous exchange about beef ages follows a boarder and Mrs. Nashleigh. The boarder remarks the beef is tough and old. Mrs. Nashleigh quips the tenderest beef came from a cow fifteen or twenty years old, to which the boarder jokes the cow was childish.
In a New York Post item a teacher’s engagement arouses wide interest among girls. They crowd to see the ring, with one ten year old remarking the token is small, pondering if the engagement is fully decided.
Colonel Roosevelt at Battle Creek denounces President Wilson for extending recognition to Venustiano Carranza after Carranza forces killed and harmed American servicemen and civilians. The speaker argues the actions betray American honor and lives.
In tropical regions exposure to intense sun can cause sun drunkenness a condition resembling intoxication with symptoms including staggering lying down and sleeping it off. The text notes nausea may accompany this condition and adds that missing sunrise affects feeling of well being for the day.
John A McCutcheon, noted cartoonist, has purchased a south Atlantic island near the Bahama group. The island measures about three and a half miles in length and a little over a mile in width and is known among marines as Treasure Island.
Columbus notes list visitors and travels among locals including Mrs Elmer Sitler, Mr and Mrs Monroe and others visiting Warren Corry Jamestown Erie Sherman Findlay Bear Lake and Bear Lake trips. Mentions of deaths schooling visits and parsonage plans, with many family and neighbor updates across towns like Corry Jamestown and Portland.
Community news from Youngsville includes visits and travels of residents such as Mrs. H. L. d of Erie and the Mead family, several trips to Warren and Erie, births at the Knapp home, religious duties by Dr. Fisher, and social events like a dime social hosted by the Violet Circle with performances by the Youngsville orchestra.
Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Glenn Hunt and Jamestown nieces with the Porters. Bazaar planned at Fair October 21 with hot lunch. Funeral services held for Horrace Mix at M E church. Many local visits and social events noted with neighbors from Warren Jamestown Ridgway and Corry.
West Spring Creek October 10 reports notable activity at the cemetery with local involvement tied to the Alexander Brothers. The fragment notes a busy day and community engagement around burial plots and cemetery upkeep.
Road scrapping was in order for two days last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Gilson of Hyde town visited Mr. Gilson's brother C. C. Gilson with Bertha and Mrs. Kelly. Ora Eggleston of Corry visited his father. The Vrooman cemetery association will hold a special meeting at the Excession church Saturday afternoon and all interested are urged to attend. Mrs. Stedwill is recovering slowly.
Statement of ownership and management for The Narren Mail published in Warren Pennsylvania. Editor business manager publisher and owner J A Larson Warren Pa. No mortgages bonds or securities outstanding. sworn before D G Blackman justice of the peace on October 4 1916 with commission expiring January 1920.
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