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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
5
Warren milk dealers increased the milk price to nine cents a quart for local consumers. The move followed recent wholesale hikes by the Dairymen’s Association of Akeley, which raised the wholesale price to five cents, after years at four.
The War Department says American troops and the national guard will be withdrawn from the Mexican border by mid December due to approaching cold weather. Winter quarters must be arranged in advance, so current plans forego any early, long-term stay.
Word of Freemont Smith’s death October 10 in Turlock California reaches Columbus. He earlier ran a hardware business in Columbus then moved with his wife Susan Smith to Lincoln Nebraska to continue in hardware. Known as Mont Smith locally he had Corry relatives and was a cousin of the late Prof Curtis.
The Youngsville Radiator Company reports a major order from Mitchell Automobile for 15,000 radiators at 1250 per month totaling about 200000 dollars. A further order for 1500 radiators for Leroy Nees arrives as the firm reorganizes. The two story plant expands with new machinery to meet rising demand.
A burglary occurred on Friday afternoon in the Knapp-Hoskins building on Penna Ave 2 Liberty street. A sneak thief entered Mrs. A J Brown's third floor rooms between 2 30 and 2 o clock and took a silver purse containing about 130 in currency and jewelry worth 250 dollars. Police have a clue but no other leads.
Burgess W. C. Davis of Sharon Pennsylvania plans to fill a police vacancy with a woman officer after finding that lady cops reduce corner masher incidents. Several women have already applied to join the force.
The Columbia theatre lobby has been brightened by paint and varnish giving a more attractive appearance. Walls gain a lighter color while woodwork is stained in cherry red. The entrance is now described as one of the most attractive theatre entrances to be found anywhere.
C. B. Johnston, a state hospital farmer at North Warren, has been honored by Governor Brumbaugh with appointment as a delegate to represent Pennsylvania at the Farmers' National Congress. The thirty sixth annual session will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 17 to 20.
Mrs. William Hartson of Lander died at her home after a long illness. She passed last Tuesday and a funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Checks for Central Pennsylvania Lumber Co officials at Sheffield were torn up after being removed from the company box. The envelope reached Williamsport. thieves may have opened the local mailbox and scattered the pieces. Payments are halted and new checks will be issued to cover the semi monthly pay.
W C Coles & Co says oil stock strength stems from future demand and lack of over production. They predict a winter surge and a 1917 boom with Standard Oil and independents posting record earnings as capacity expands in producing, refining, and shipping to meet unprecedented demand.
M M Dunham of the Seventh Ward was chosen to replace the resignation of C B Johnson who left for Tulsa Okla The longtime public servant has three years on the School Board and nine years on the Board of Health His selection was well received by local citizens.
The Bazaar store fire loss has been settled for about $3,000 with W. F. Henry covering the policy. Peter Edgett, rebuilding contractor, will receive roughly $3,000, and the Eagles contributed $750, totaling around $7,500. Unclear if L. A. Rosen will reopen the shop.
Fred Keller and Miss Harriet Offerlee were married Saturday morning at 10 o clock in the First Evangelical Church by Rev A M Rickel. Both work in Struthers-Wells shops and will reside in the town.
Receipts from automobile licenses from January 1 to date total $2,285,123.50, rising about $1,000 daily since September. Projection suggests annual receipts will exceed $2.30 million, compared with $1,665,276.50 last year. The highest license issued this year is No. 225,606.
The death of Prof. D. H. Seneff, once president of Sugar Grove Seminary, is reported at his home near Pittsburgh. He leaves a widow, Nellie Sherrad Senec, and a daughter, Margaret, among his survivors.
Wanted a neat young woman experienced in general housework inquire at 408 Market Street good wages paid.
Attachments on the Charles Fath Company machinery of Cleveland were issued by Warren creditors and served by Sheriff DeForest. Creditors include Charles Dixon Charles B Moore George Wolf The Pickett Lumber Company and the Warren Planing Mill. Claims total 14350 with bonds required before shipment.
Miss Enola Funk and Mrs. C M Kinander hosted a surprise kitchen shower for Miss Bessie Hawke at 102 Dartmouth Street last Wednesday evening. About twenty five friends attended, enjoyed music and games, and gifts of kitchen utensils. Cupid heart place cards announced Miss Hawke’s engagement to Urbane E Sweagies. The marriage is planned next week. out of town guest Mrs Adelain Smith of Ludowville, New York attended.
Lyman McLean a popular Corry business man was instantly killed at Union City Station when he and partner German Hill boarded a freight and he missed a hand hold, was thrown under the wheels, and ground to pieces as the train moved rapidly.
Three Kane area dentist offices were entered Thursday night with valuable gold and platinum fillings stolen. Dentists alerted peers in Warren to watch for the culprit, noting some keep gold in bank boxes while others stash it at desks. A suspicious character was seen in a dental office earlier that morning before the crime was known and vanished after an later search.
The Fifth Avenue bridge remains shut to traffic since before the Fourth of July with little work done in the past month. City officials anticipate white oak timbers 3x14 from Allegheny county, a long-delivery order like steel. Commissioner Duff aims to finish before winter layoffs as his crew piles sewer pipe in Conewargo Heights.
An echo meeting of the recent State Sunday School convention was held at First Lutheran Church. Delegates addressing the gathering included Dr. C. J. Frantz O. W. Ensworth Mrs. J. H. West Rev and Mrs C. W. Beck Miss Florence Shanker Burton Bell Clinton Densmore Miss Marie Benjamin and Miss Olson.
A Marienville Express item reports an ox team pulling a dead 90 horsepower Pierce Arrow seven passenger automobile into town. Bystanders laughed while the car owner remained less amused. The vehicle was later repaired at a local garage and the ox team departed.
Miss Arletta Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harris married Edward Teasdale a former Warren man on Saturday at noon. The ceremony was performed by Rev J W Smith at the Harris home on the South Side. The couple will reside in Akron Ohio and left Warren Monday for their honeymoon.
Harold Sandstrom former manager of the Columbia Theatre buys a moving picture venture for Jamestown. Clifford Betts, previously running a florist shop in Meadville, has sold out and entered business in Jamestown.
Mrs Clara Erickson Mrs Charlotte Lindgren and Mrs A Johnson residents along Jackson Run road near Lander were slightly hurt in a street car collision at Pennsylvania avenue and Water street Sunday morning. The Conewang car carrying them stopped to discharge passengers when a Main line car driven by Will Rosse motorman struck from the rear. Mrs Johnson suffered a head cut and eye injury but is not believed to have serious injuries.
An annual Warren Refining company picnic was held Saturday at Jamieson farm east of Glade for office employees. The event was a farewell to P S Tarbox who leaves after twelve years to become superintendent of the Ohio Valley Refining company, with E D Northrup honored for twenty five years of service.
The Ford car of Dr. I Pulverman broke its rear axle in an accident Sunday on the macadam above North Warren. The occupants were uninjured and the vehicle was towed to Warren.
A tureen supper was hosted Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Thomas Jefferson Avenue in honor of guest Mrs J W Sturgeon of Indianapolis. The Friendly Club of Jefferson Ave organized the event to renew old friendships and acquaint Mrs Sturgeon with neighbors.
Sugar Grove residents and guests are described in a string of visits and movements. Mrs D H Haggerty and children toured to Edinboro visiting relatives. Hazel Broughton moved to Washington DC for work. Martha Noyes returns to New York to manage Hartley House. Kate Hultberg announces her marriage to Elmer Carr of Sugar Grove with well wishes from locals.
Mrs. Nelson of Warren visits relatives in Youngsville. W H Shertt and Mrs A S Hay attend a Warren D A meeting. Mesd C H Smith and York visitors stay with sister J A Swanson. Mrs Ches Dyer and son spend a week in Falconer. Mr and Mrs Chas Jones visit Bradford. Will Hine and John Hine of Sheffield visit relatives. Mrs Jesse Brown and daughter shop in Warren. J H Fueshart leaves for Detroit on business. John Irwin of Oil City visits Dr and Mrs G E Mix. Lady Gray Rebekah Lodge surprise Mrs A D Beebe on Marsh Avenue. Mr and Mrs Lewis Snyder of Oil City visit Thatcher. Irene Filer of Westfield visits aunt Lillian Filer. Bernice Babbitt of Warren visits Dorothy Davis.
A Monday evening blaze in Warren damaged the Green and Davidson dry goods store on Second Ave. and spread to nearby properties. About $75,000 in damage, with 45,000 stock loss, two firefighters overcome by smoke, and a long reopening time expected.
N P Miller died Wednesday morning at Emergency hospital at 10 15 after a week long illness. Born September 16 1846 in Nexo Island of Bornholm Renmark he was a sailor early in life and came to Philadelphia in 1876 later worked on the Great Lakes before becoming a pattern maker. Funeral Friday at East St Clair Street home with Rev Noris A White of First Methodist Church officiating. interment in Oakland.
Nine boys, all about ten years old, were rounded up by police after a series of small robberies. They entered grocery stores and stored loot in a cache beneath tear barns. Their cases will be disposed of at the next term of juvenile court.
The piece explains that spiking guns means disabling a weapon to prevent the enemy from using it. It contrasts muzzle loaders with breech loadings and describes the old method of driving a spike into the percussion cap hole to stop powder ignition, a step needing drilling out later.
Yesterday afternoon in Pittsburgh a society tea was noted for its lively chatter and varied reactions. Mrs Lovely poured the beverages while Mrs Jabber’s loud remarks drew attention and Mrs Dudler’s quietness bored some guests. Mrs Rasper’s dramatic outburst startled attendees and Mrs Ambonpoint appeared sleepy during the event.
A rising composer recalls writing music for a production steered by two demanding managers who knew little of classical music. After endless revisions and near collapse he presented a Faust section, only to be told it was the worst yet. The manager compared it unfavorably to a popular Gounod piece.
The near neighbors celebrate the Jones family leaving town with humorous quip about moving out. A pianoforte clearance challenge in the upper room sparks a joke about moving through a window. A bitter neighbor cheekily suggests the installment plan as the piano exits as it came in.
In a London Telegraph quip Hat McSnifter jokes that his brother was appointed cashier at a police station. He explains the job as counting the coppers as they come in, prompting McDougall to question the duties and context of the position.
A riddle notes that Diss, a town in Norfolk, appears to vanish as you approach it, a humorous observation cited by Pearson's. The piece plays on the town’s name and a visual pun about visibility.
If we treated you right last year we expect you with us again this fall. We have one of the best stocks of Fall and winter footwear ever shown in this section and with all the cry of high prices we are still able to sell you shoes at the old prices.
A catalog note lists men’s dress and work shoes priced from 1.98 to 8.00 per pair, indicating affordable footwear options.
A newspaper item notes women’s shoes with lace and button details offered in many styles and sizes ranging from 1.48 to 7.00 per pair. The listing emphasizes low prices and broad selection.
Readable text indicates sale of men’s heavy rubber footwear from brands Goodrich Top Notch Arrow and Ball Band at prices equal to those paid last season. Details on sizes quantities and exact prices are not provided in the fragment.
An advertisement touts guaranteed value for purchases and promotes a headquarters supplying boys and girls school shoes.
The retailer promotes affordable high-cut footwear for the upcoming season, highlighting good value and right pricing to attract buyers.
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