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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
5
At Corry a villain in a moving picture scene used a match on a keg of powder causing a spectator to faint. two physicians restored him to consciousness in a rush of excitement at the cinema.
Mrs. Lyle W. Branch hosted a six o’clock dinner Saturday at her Schanz street home for eight women friends in honor of her sister Miss Hazel Bates who is soon to wed Vena Klingstedt of Canton Ohio.
A valuable draught horse owned by George Scott of Hatch Run was electrocuted on Thursday morning after coming into contact with a broken trolley wire on the Conewango avenue line near the United Brethren church. The incident underscores hazards from damaged trolley infrastructure in the area.
The First Methodist Episcopal choir plans a larger roster for the year under Professor Mooney with sight-reading and tone emission training. Walter Maring of Atlanta will sing baritone, having previously performed with Tampa church quartets and Atlanta choirs. Chestnut supplies are tight with small nuts and scarce markets as drought effects show.
Argyle Dolby a woodsman from Truemans near Sheffield was brought to Emergency hospital Monday for treatment to a foot crushed by a falling tree. The accident occurred on Saturday.
Sharon dry goods merchants announce closure at six on Saturday to comply with a new law restricting clerks to forty four hours weekly. The move aims to reduce overtime as authorities enforce the 54 hour cap. The note appears amid other local updates.
Charles Otis Rudolph of Endeavor and Laura Thorenton of Sheriff wed Thursday morning at the residence on Liberty Street. Rev. J. W. Smith of the First Presbyterian church officiated.
Oscar F. Johnson of Bear Lake gives up farming to resume his former job as Erie Railroad section foreman. He advertises his stock for public sale on October 23 and plans to move back to Corry.
Henry Theodore Wager and Sarah A. Abram, both of Sandy Lake, Pa., were married last Wednesday evening at the bride’s brother-in-law’s home on Henry Street by Rev. Norris A. White of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
Burglars broke into the wagon shop of Bartsch John son on Pennsylvania avenue W Friday night. They gained access through a window and ransacked the building, but only a small amount of change kept in a desk was taken.
Stephen Germain died Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at his home on Follett Run near North Warren after a two year illness from heart trouble. He was 70 and survived by his wife and seven children, George H. Germain S W Germain W T Germain and Mrs M A A Fehlman of this city, Mrs Roy Ricks, Susan and J T Germain of Gotan South Dakota.
Trustees of Warren State Hospital for the Insane awarded the boiler and stoker contract for the new power house to Oil City Boiler Works of Oil City for 2600 dollars and the tunnel contract to Shenk Company of Erie. The tunnel will connect the power house with the main building and house telephone wires and water pipes. Engagement announced for Miss Laura Hansen of Youngsville and Ivan Greenland of this city during a dinner at Miss Phillips residence on Crescent Street.
Washington special reports Marcus Hulings, son of Rep W J Hulings of Oil City, reached El Paso after a nine day car and foot journey from Parral Chihuahua. He and others, including women and children, were held by rebels in Parral for several days before escaping at night and crossing the border, witnessing desertion shootings and fighting in the mountains.
The third annual Jones descendants reunion gathered about thirty relatives at W. B. Hale’s home in Akeley on October 11 1913. Afternoon socializing preceded a three course veranda dinner. Officers elected included Benson Jones president and Marshall Jones secretary with W. B. Hale treasurer. The group planned to meet again on the last Thursday in June 1914 between Nakley and Farmington.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Lynn Branch and Miss Blanch Jackson set for October 23. The union will be a highlight of the fall society season as both families are prominent in the community. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Jackson of Fourth Avenue.
School authorities order Farrell teachers to retire by nine each of the first four weeknights during term. The board claims those nights belong to the school while the remaining three are for teachers to use as they wish. Teachers demur but are expected to comply and go to bed when the curfew rings.
John Osborn and son, contractors for the new silk mill on the East Side, report rapid progress with the two story structure. The building will be ready for machinery in about six weeks. Stockholders met and papers for the Warren Silk Mfg Co. were executed with J Thissen, P W Durkin, W J Salisbury, and J I Broadbent named as incorporators and directors.
John K Masterson died at his home after a long illness from complications of diseases. He was 66, born in Carduff County Cavan Ireland, and had lived in Warren for 27 years. Survived by wife, ten children including Mrs Lauretta Nelson and Mrs Alice Porth, three sons Frank James Edward, a sister and three brothers in Ireland, and many grandchildren. He worked for the D A V and P Railroad and later ran a grocery on Fourth Avenue before retiring two years ago. He also served as janitor for St Joseph Catholic Church when able.
W H Messenger of Henry street Warren was found dead Sunday morning from cardiac paralysis after a long life in Warren of about forty years. He is survived by his wife and two sons William A and Henry A. He was a longtime member of the First M E church with funeral services conducted by Rev N A White. Interment was in Oakland cemetery. He and his wife Mary Anderson celebrated their golden wedding in 1911. He was born in Muncie New York and served in the Eighteenth New York Infantry in Civil War battles including South Mountain Antietam and Fredericksburg where he was wounded. The couple moved to Warren in 1865 from Middletown New York.
Homer W Nesmith remains seriously ill at his East street home after weeks of illness. Miss Weiss, head of the Warren Public Library, was elected vice president at the Keystone State Library Association meeting held in Erie last week.
Elmer Peterson of this city and Miss Mary Moore of Clearfield were married Monday evening at St. Joseph's R C church rectory by Rev. Father Sieverding. The bridal couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Harry Eggleston.
A badly decomposed old man’s body was found about two miles west of Sinclairville New York on the Alva Baker farm. A rope from a tree limb suggested death by own action. No clues to identity from personal effects. The body lay in the woods for weeks near the D A V and P railroad tracks. Lecture Course Announced for November 13 featuring W Francis Parsons Quartette and other performers from New York City.
The Jamestown, Chautauqua and Lake Erie railroad, running from Jamestown to Westfield via Chautauqua Lake and Mayville, has been purchased by the Broadhead interests of Jamestown and will be renamed the Jamestown Westfield and Northern railroad. Broadhead will take possession soon and will convert to electric locomotives from steam.
Health Officer H. J. Bierce on Tuesday celebrated his 76th birthday and received congratulations from friends. He remains in good health and shows no sign of aging. Born near Sandy Lake in Mercer County, he has lived in Warren for 35 years and worked as a contractor and carpenter before becoming City Health Officer about ten years ago.
Funeral services for John K Masterson who died Friday morning were conducted at St Josephs church with a solemn high mass by Rev J W Sieverding. Bearers included John Clark Roger Mooney Monroe Gray M Hartnett F Murtague and John McMinimen with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and local C M B A present. Interment followed at St Josephs cemetery and floral offerings were described as beautiful and profuse. A separate town council meeting drew fourteen of sixteen members and many Fourth Avenue residents opposing vacating and selling the street to the D A V P Railroad. A G Eldred led a protest on behalf of 130 property owners and council members opposed the sale, noting previous failed efforts and calling the proposal a “steal.” Also listed: Rent notice for a 50 acre Warren area farm half a mile from the Post Office with several outbuildings and a dairy or poultry farming prospect.
Theodore Goodman, a Bradford junk dealer recently convicted of receiving stolen goods, is released on a suspended sentence after admitting possession of a drilling cable owned by contractor John Beck that had been stolen from a lease near Bradford. He must pay Beck $150.
The D A V P blockaded for hours at Falconer after a freight train side-swiped two cars on a switch near the station. Section men were called to place frogs and move the switch. Monday afternoon trains were delayed. some passengers rerouted via Jamestown or Mayville. Wrecker from Dunkirk cleared the scene by Tuesday morning.
Gunner Nelson, about 21, was killed instantly at the Tionesta Valley Chemical Company plant in Mayburg on a Sunday night. A large line shaft burst sending a flying fragment into his head during night duty. Doctor Y Deter of Kellettville pronounced him dead. The shafting collapsed, narrowly missing the engineer under the shaft. Nelson’s body was moved to Mt Jewett for burial. His parents live in Sweden and he had several brothers nearby.
Considerable oil field activity continues in the surrounding area with new wells and rigs. Grand Valley Grange held its 2nd annual fair with large attendance and strong displays of produce and crafts, plus a musical and literary program. The Odd Fellows block and Allan and Son business block are undergoing brick work due to cracking from freezing conditions.
Willard McCollin, while hunting near White Deer, Pa, was chased by a black bear. He shot the bear through the eye after abandoning his rifle stand to pick leaves. The 150 pound animal is the season’s first killed in the White Deer mountains.
A former burglar recounts spying on a house on a six acre lot during a blustery night. He finds lights, a vanished woman, and empty beds until a mirror reveal shows his own reflection. A telegram reading Mother dying prompts him to flee, and he later vows to pursue legitimate work.
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