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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
7
Edward J. Ehrhardt named administrator of the William Ehrhardt estate of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania. He calls on debts to be paid promptly and claims to be presented properly authenticated for settlement. Warren Pa October 12 1914. Oct.15-6¢
Graphic dispatches from Ghent describe a Red Cross train ferrying mortally wounded soldiers from Malines to Ghent as shells devastate hospitals. Eyewitness notes tell of brutal battle, shattered towns, and a vast pool of aging refugees awaiting care amid fear of German advance.
The speaker describes a multi tier investment plan starting with 1000 dollars, cycling through bonds preferred stock common stock and speculative securities to create a steady income worth tens of thousands. He claims the system is unbeatable and anyone with money can start an endless chain.
Jim Snedecor, newly elected justice of the peace, borrows the parson’s silk hat to estimate his size. He visits the city store and jokes that he needs a silk hat in the three quart size, bringing a humorous Small-Town slip about wardrobe and authority.
A family scene centered on small acts of daily life. The pastor and Willie share a quiet moment over biscuits, highlighting how minor actions accumulate meaning in everyday life.
A reverend speaker argues the saloon is a licensed, protected resort that creates drunkards. He asserts one hundred thousand new drinkers yearly and claims the industry manufactures drunkards, undermining respectability and trust in workers, professionals, and leaders across society.
The article cites Lawrence County Pennsylvania data showing juror costs for criminal cases during license periods 1908 1909 1910 and a 1911 session averaged 1558 per session across 13 sessions, while ten sessions under no license averaged 980.48. This reports an annual saving of 2310.08 and notes the saving exceeds the highest license revenue in 1905–1910.
A Jack London quotation laments John Barleycorn ruin of strong, virtuous individuals who dare and create. The passage argues the drink entices and destroys those with too much spirit, claiming society protected access to alcohol on every public road.
City saloon advocates staged a parade but managers banned intoxicated men from marching and asked police to enforce the rule. A minister commented on the odd sight of leaders seeking protection from their own product and refusing space to its finished goods.
Prof. Wilhelm Weygandt of Wurzburg argues that if humanity refrained from alcohol for 30 years a sound generation would arise, transforming culture and increasing happiness and welfare, comparable to major historical reforms.
Legal notices state that F E Hertzel W E Rice William R Dawson F A Shaw and J L Hunter will apply to Pennsylvania officials on December 21 1914 to charter the State Bank of Tidioute in Tidioute Borough Warren County with 50000 capital under the 1876 act and amendments. Alexander & Clark solicitors. Notice runs Sept 17 to Dec 17 with weekly dates listed.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 27 June Term 1914 libellant Letha E Hurlburt sues respondent Fred T Hurlburt. Respondent not found and is ordered to appear November 2 before the court at Warren Borough Court House to answer the libellant's complaint and show cause under the Acts of Assembly. Sheriff W G Tate and Attorney E H Benslin note dated Sept 39 1914 with dates Oct 1 8 15 22 listed.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 22 Edna T Johnson Libellant vs C G Johnson Respondent the sheriff orders the respondent to answer on the second day why a divorce from the bonds of matrimony should not be granted per the libel. Sept 80 1914 Warren Pa. J Siggins Jr Attorney.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 36 March Term 1914 Edna B Howard Libellant versus Oscar R Howard Respondent the case was returned non est inventus in accordance with the petition. GEO B MUNN attorney October 1 1915/?
Notice is given that G C Swanson guardian of Amanda Nelson will present his account for confirmation October 12 1914 at 10 am in Warren County Court of Common Pleas. c A Clark Prothonary Sept 17 24 Oct. Notice further states Warren Enterprise Company petition for dissolution filed September 17 1914 with hearing set October 26 1914 at 10 am before the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County. A G Eldred Solicitor Sept 24 Oct 1 8 15 22.
Letters of administration on the estate of Gust D. Johnson of Sugar Grove Warren County Pa deceased were granted to Hilda G. Johnson of Sugar Grove R D No 2. Notice is given to all indebted to the estate to pay immediately and to those having claims to present them for settlement. Attorneys. Sept 15 1914. Ote 16-1
T J Henderson guardian of Charles W Miller an insane person has filed his final account in Warren County Prothonotary Office and will present it to the court for allowance on October 26 1914 at 10 A M unless causes are shown to the contrary C A Clark Warren Pa September 29 1914
J B Allen executor filed final account for the estate of W I Bachop deceased and the account was confirmed absolutely He will petition for discharge as executor before the Orphans Court of Warren County Pennsylvania on October 29 1914 at 2 PM Interested parties may attend and be heard Alexander and Clark attorneys October 8 15 22
An optometrist emphasizes that eyestrain in children leads to nervous headaches and various ailments. Correcting vision is their specialty with offices over a bank on Penn a Avenue West open from 9 am to 8 pm.
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