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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
5
Four candidates, A. J. Pinney, O. M. Borden, Joseph Pratt and Mr. Nelson, will take the postmaster exam at Sheffield on November 14. A clerkship examination is scheduled for next Saturday with two positions open.
The fifty sixth annual Warren County Teachers Institute begins Monday October 29 at the high school auditorium. More than 250 teachers from across Warren county and the city will attend. The institute builds on two months of work already completed and may follow after school hours in discussion.
The Post Office Department issues new postage rules effective Nov 2. First class letters and other matter must pay three cents per ounce or fraction, except drop letters. Postal cards require two cents prepaid, so one cent postal cards must bear a one cent plus one cent stamp.
Election of officers occurred at the Daughters of the American Revolution state convention in Allentown Pennsylvania. Warren County honored with Mrs L L Hunter, regent of the Tidioute chapter, named as a recent member of the state executive committee representing the western district. Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook of Cooksboro Forest County was retained as state regent.
Te Keon Condensary owner Boward Walker says the Walk ey condensary at Snear Grove will run indefinitely or while the milk supply lasts. Before the strike the plant processed 30 000 pounds of milk daily. now about 7 000 pounds a day. Officials say accepting farmers’ price would force them to raise prices on the market.
Dr Joseph J Knann Knapp died at 63 in Vennesville after months of illness. Native of Farmington township born June 15 1854 he studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore 1881 and married Carrie M Preston in Anvil. He practiced in Kinzua then moved to Youngsville building a large practice. Survived by wife three children sister and several relatives. He served in Odd Fellows Maccabees and church roles with funeral Monday at 2 20 pm from his Youngsville home burial in Youngsville cemetery.
Franklin Rector Here Rev. Martin Aigner D D led the standing committee of the Diocese of Erie in morning services at Trinity Memorial church on Sunday.
In Aviation Corps K MacGowan brother of Le roy MacGowan of the high school faculty has enlisted in the U S army aviation corps. He is stationed at a technical school in Georgia for two months of training before proceeding to an aviation camp.
Coroner Chapman was called to Weldbank Monday morning to investigate the death of Albert Darnell. He found Darnell in bed and ruled by certificate of death that the cause was heart failure, deeming an inquest unnecessary.
The First Presbyterian church will rent a property for a manse rather than purchasing immediately. A congregational meeting decided to let Dr. Smith choose a rental property until a suitable place can be bought. Members discussed several options and prices at a prior meeting, but rental was favored.
County commissioners E. M. Lowe A. Cramer and Clerk Addison White returned from a four day convention of the association of directors of the poor and charities and corrections of the state in Johnstown last week Edward Lindsey of Warren served on the committee of legislation and also on the program committee
Attorney D A Arird for E M Jackson files bill in equity in Phothonotary Clark's office in the suit E M Jackson versus W S McKinney All parties mention in Youngsville Fred O McKinney died July 10 1917 and a dispute over estate division prompts petition to the court of quarter sessions for resolution.
Mrs. W. F. Snender’s dog fell seriously ill with worm-like symptoms. A vet diagnosed worms, but after an X-ray a vet found bent nails and a tin piece in the stomach. The dog was treated and recovered fully. The vet notes such foreign bodies are common but this was a first in his career.
Judge Jonathan T. Barker age 75 died suddenly at his Corry home last Tuesday morning on his way to the office. A Civil War veteran he served in the 112th New York. Born Tillotson Corners Chautauqua county he later moved to Bear Lake and Corry where he served as associate judge alderman acting coroner and city committee member. Funeral was held Thursday under J J Andrews Post 70 G A R auspices.
The Life Study club held its first meeting of the season Tuesday in the YMCA banquet hall. Luncheon was served.
A reception for the Rev and Mrs J W Smith will be hosted by the congregation of the First Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening.
Attorney D I Ball for Frank D Wheelock files against Rose T Salisbury seeking a writ of foreign attachment in assumpsis. Property of Salisbury is to be attached. Returnable on the first Monday in December.
Invitations issued by Mrs. W A Talbott and Wee Talbott of Maeve Street announce the marriage of Mary McNair to Harold Lewis Banhart of Proctor VI. The ceremony is planned for Thursday evening November 8 at the Talbott residence.
A meat market in Youngsville faced a near robbery last Monday at 3 PM. Elmer Dember was pursued by owner Ellis after the cash drawer bell rang. A warrant was sworn before Justice Palmer Mead. Dember’s father paid the money and costs to settle the case.
The Bucktail regiment held its 1918 reunion in Williamsport with Warren as gathering place. Members endorsed the President in the current crisis and elected W. H. Rausch of Philadelphia as president, W. W. Brown of Bradford as vice president, Haugh M. Irwin of Curwensville as treasurer, and chaplains the Rev. Leonard M. Gardner of York Springs and Rev. Joseph Cooks of Curwensburg.
The New York Evening Sun uses a baseball analogy to illustrate democracy in action. It compares a Princeton graduate, a Pell street consuoy specialist, and workers of different income levels to show how different classes collaborate, reflecting on leadership, sacrifice, and collective duty in a democratic society.
Benjamin F. Morris longtime Warren journalist and drug-business partner died Wednesday at his home 205 Oneida Avenue at age 88. Survived by daughter Sarah and many local friends. Funeral held Friday at First Lutheran Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers named. flowers and distanced attendance noted.
William C. Sackett of Clarendon has enlisted in the Quartermaster Corps at the recruiting station in the armory run by J. E. Oberg. He will depart later this week for Erie and then proceed to Fort Slocum.
A cablegram to Mr and Mrs J O Messerly reports their son Harold in France with the ambulance corps. Also announced is Second Lieutenant Harry Wheelock of Warren who has arrived on the other side, serving in the Rainbow division.
Liquor dealers in Warren hold large stock on hand and will pay taxes in a lump sum. Among the biggest assesseds are J. P. Graham wholesale over 3000 dollars, the Struthers 1200, the Carver 2500, and several others about the same.
The Daily Times of Erie reports a surge of crime with police stretched thin and crooks and thugs roaming city streets. It notes nightly bold holdups in multiple sections as the city struggles to respond.
Police reveal two late August burglaries at private residences left unresolved after weeks of pursuit. A diamond necklace valued at 290 dollars belonged to Mrs. James Brann of Tulsa and Warren, while another necklace worth 1500 dollars was taken from Mrs. W. M. Lindsey on Market Street.
The 50 50 road bond plan will not be voted on in the county on November 6. County commissioners refuse to act until the new bridge is resolved. The plan would have bonded $300 000 with a matching state funded highway construction. McKean County already approved $750 000 bond last year and received state apportionment. The effort was led by W J Farnsworth of Clarendon and the reformed Automobile Club backed the plan.
Wanted a girl willing to work and learn if necessary. Apply 408 Market Street Warren Pa. Oct 25 11.
A local classified listing advertises 10 cent exchange records at B G Lewton Piano Store located at 218 Pennsylvania Avenue West from October 25 to 31.
For sale small Chester White pigs inquire of H B Howell farmer State Hospital Oct 11 31.
Statement of ownership and management for The Warren Mail Warren Pa lists J A Larson as editor business manager publisher and owner with no mortgages or bonds outstanding sworn before notary L C Eddy on October 2 1917.
A simple brush on a long bamboo handle is praised as a valuable first aid to keep ceilings and walls clean, offering an inexpensive tool for household upkeep.
Soldiers and sailors overseas will vote in the upcoming elections with ballots mailed from cities and towns. Overseas voting runs October 26 to November 6, 194? as officials prepare for turnout that could influence results nationwide.
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