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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
5
Sunday the Pennsylvania railroad carried five carloads of excursionists from Olean and Bradford to Warren Oil City and Titusville.
P R R agent C L Henry moves from Youngsville to Emporium and M L McConnell succeeds him at Youngsville. Mrs Ida Lawson settles her damages suit against P R R after a prior collision near Stoneham. Bradford High defeats Warren 44 to 7 at Driving Park, Bradford. Major Clyde Wilcox of Corry retires from Col Rickards staff with lieutenant colonel rank after 20 years in the state guard, Spanish-American War veteran.
The Oil City defendants were to appear before United States Commissioner George A. Chase in Titusville but the hearing was postponed two weeks to give defense attorney Donald Glenn time to obtain testimony from San Francisco for his clients.
A stock barn on Simeon Branes’s farm at Rounds Hill west of Russell burned to the ground last Thursday at noon. Five year old Orvil Barnes, son of Mr and Mrs Barnes, accidentally started the fire with matches while playing in the barn. he confessed to his mother after the blaze was spotted at 11 50 by the mother and daughter in a nearby field.
The new bulletin list from the State Department of Agriculture covers 150 items by experts. It spans fertilizers lime corn wheat tobacco fruit market gardening dairying beef cattle diseases poultry swine sheep horse breeding domestic science farm sanitation hygiene ornithology cooperation institutes fairs agricultural education dynamite on concrete farm buildings soil and alfalfa rural uplift.
The 1913 mattress law, amended by the recent session, bans sale of any mattress not made of approved materials and disinfected. Used mattresses must bear a state approved tag, and resold items must show sterilization date and seller details. The measure targets quilts and soft fillings to curb disease spread.
Tax Collector Orr has turned in to the state county borough and schools taxes collected up to October 1 totaling 168334. About 30000 remains for schools and Orr expects to turn most of the balance over to treasuries before year end. Warren Light and Power Company offers to cover a third of the White Way installation costs estimated at 7500 with about 2500 already raised and public subscription drives planned.
Edward Sweeting of Company I Warren left Tuesday for Jacksonville Florida to compete in the national shoot. He will represent the Sixteenth regiment of this state and is the sole entrant from this section among Pennsylvania’s fifteen shooters.
Dr. James Bailey of Titusville was arrested by County Detective P. C. Buck and jailed in Meadville on a rape charge. The complaint was filed by Leland Cuthbertson of Meadville and Titusville. A hearing was set for Wednesday afternoon October 13 at 3 o'clock before Alderman A. L. Boynton.
Herman Thore, who escaped with Nelson from Warren county jail last May, is held in Ashtabula county jail at Jefferson awaiting trial on burglary. District Attorney Lyons advises keeping him in Ohio authorities’ custody. The crime here carries life imprisonment unless the jury recommends five to thirty years.
Warren Emergency Hospital directors appealed on Friday for public support to raise funds. They stated operating costs exceed receipts with a daily patient care cost of 1.90 dollars, and warned the hospital would incur debt without added aid.
Isaac Culp a prominent contractor from Church Run Pithole Bradford and Cherry Grove oil fields died Sunday in Santa Paula California where he had lived for years. He was 71 and once served Titusville as a councilman. Survived by wife a son Bert of Santa Paula three brothers Israel Titusville Frank Philadelphia Pure Oil Charles Buffalo and two sisters Meadville. Burial will be in Santa Paula.
A reader recalls a Keith Dalrymple who served as a private in Troop E of the Fifth United States Cavalry stationed at Fort Apache in 1905. He disappeared as a teenager from his grandmother’s home in Los Angeles and has not been found, with family inquiries tied to an estate matter in Port Allegheny.
The Bradford G A R ladies hosted the Warren G A R circle at their regular meeting in the Temple of Truth Bradford. A fine luncheon was served and the Warren visitors drove to Bradford for the event.
Warren County Agriculture Association board has met and declared a seven percent dividend on all issued and paid stock. Stock subscribed totals 27 275 dollars with 24 000 dollars paid to date.
Yankee Bush area soils yield a record 48 bushels per acre of buckwheat led by Fred Wenzel on a hill farm between Warren and Chandlers Valley. The report notes a banner crop and highlights top land and farmer quality in Forest County.
Early Friday morning thieves entered the Corry home of Mrs. Ralph Weaver and stole silverware, two pillow cases, a Parker shotgun with a gold name plate, a target rifle, checks, and cash. The loot was found hidden behind the house on Saturday and police were asked to halt further inquiry.
Thomas H. Schugart of Warren spent most of the summer crossing the Atlantic eight times. He completed four full crossings carrying horses with two trips to Italy and another to France. A voyage on the Anglo-Patagonia saw the ship twice chased by submarines before he plans to return after the holidays.
In Farmington township on Saturday the community honored eight elderly soldiers with a noon Grange Hall dinner and an afternoon of recitations speeches and vocal solos. About two hundred residents and guests from Russell Chandlers Valley Corry and Warren attended the celebration one of the most successful in years.
A Warren committee of citizens is formed to raise funds for a real Hallowe en celebration. They aim to collect at least 800 dollars to cover red fire bands and floats. tentative acts include Jamestown's Clarendon Drum Corps and County Commissioner Mook's fire blowers with prizes for costumes and autos.
After a conference with engineer T C Frame of the State Highway department, Coroner George DeFor est announced that a guard rail will be placed along the stone wall opposite the Sechrist homestead on the Warren Youngsville road at the point where R E Dickinson's auto went over the embankment on September 29. The coroner's jury investigating the accident urged this provision to safeguard travelers.
Harrisburg officials report the first application of the new meat inspection law with six inspectors working with city inspectors to visit markets. The plan aims to extend state inspections to other cities and enforce the act.
A promotion offers a free gold watch to the person who verifies the phrase I want a piano and records the most legible Chimes on a U S postcard. Open to residents with no piano at home. Closes October 15. Mail to Bennett Co., Warren, Pa. 10 27 2¢
Redding Shoe Co offers a wide stock of rubber boots shoes hunting rubbers and high cut shoes at prices lower than customers are used to paying. The firm claims to have secured its best efforts to obtain top market offerings and pass savings to shoppers.
Local retailer advertises snag proof rubber boots starting at $1.98 with additional styles and sizes available. Campaign highlights include durable construction and water resistant design aimed at outdoor workers and hobbyists.
Men's Storm King boots from 2.98 and up. Hunting rubbers 1.75. High rubber shoes 2.48. High-cut shoes 2.98 to 12.00. School shoes for boys and girls 0.98 to 3.50 per pair.
A small classified notice offers a package of peace themed items including post cards envelopes and blotters for sale. The ad lists the seller Geo B Dickett at Woodruff Place Indianapolis detailing a dime price for the assorted stationery.
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