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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
4
Drilling by Clyde Mason of Ashville on land two miles northeast of Youngsville shows good oil prospects. The item notes leases, location near Youngsville, and cheerful drilling expectations.
State W C T U sets its Warren convention for October 6 through 11 with about four hundred delegates expected. Committees cover hospitality, finance, program, decorations, press, reception, Sunday School rally, badges, platform, music, and more led by Mrs. Ella C. Viele and numerous officers in Clarendon.
George Wilbert, indicted for adultery, failed to appear at his court term and his $300 bail was forfeited. A star witness in the Andrews case, heleft for Michigan after posting bond. Bondsmen must locate him while authorities defer to them.
London pianist A Raymond Mullens has aligned with Charles H. Henderson of Corry to lead the professional side of Henderson’s publishing department. Mullens, a well connected musician, studied under European masters including Cord er and Thorne and attended Moszkowski’s class in Paris. He also trained with renowned voice specialist Blower.
The article lists open seasons for wildlife in Pennsylvania including deer from November 15 to December 1, bear October 1 to January 1, hare rabbit squirrel November 1 to December 16, raccoon September 1 to January 1, and various birds with dates ranging from September through January. It includes dove blackbird reedbird coot shore birds and others with specific periods.
Secret Service agents raided a small New Hartford home and uncovered a counterfeiting plant with coins in solution. Three men were arrested: William Moore Charles Moore and Frank Wheeler. Wheeler, a Utica youth with a good reputation, is at the center of the case. William Moore has prior counterfeiting prison terms and was identified by officers.
A. W. Livermore, farmer near Pouchville New York, traveled to the state fair in Syracuse. His six year old daughter Alice waited at home all day. She slipped out to meet him near the station and was fatally struck by a backing work train, dying minutes later.
Local ad space offer highlights effective reach through the postal route. The notice urges businesses to place ads in the Mail for measurable returns and broad audience exposure.
Advertises daily ticket sales through October 14 offering reduced fares to the Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Western Canada Mexico and southwestern points. Direct travelers to consult the nearest Ticket Agent No 769 921 28 for details.
Jamestown groom George E. Clark and Miss Minnie Hill of North Warren wed last Wednesday with Rev. T. W. Pearson officiating. About 125 guests attended from Warren Jamestown and Sheffield.
Mrs Maude E Black wife of James H Black petitions U S district court in Spokane to compel the clerk to issue naturalization papers She has been declared an alien despite American birth and never leaving the United States She objects that only her husband’s allegiance can restore her citizenship and vows he will not swear the oath.
Guides in Switzerland retrieved two frozen bodies from the Loetschen glacier after reports of sighting faces in the ice. The men are possibly Bennebecke and Cain, two London tourists who disappeared fourteen years ago.
Mrs Kate Boloksa and Peter Loboschak of Northampton were arrested by Constable Danner while attempting to elope in Bethlehem. This marks their second escape attempt. last spring the husband thwarted another. Boloksa burned her fine clothes in a bonfire to stop future elopements, leaving her in ginghams.
The Chicago Record Herald notes a child’s tactless yet charming remark about limited silverware at a family gathering. Jennie counts noses at table and quips there are only enough knives and forks for the guests, including Aunt Sarah, highlighting childlike honesty.
Elias Burwell, inventor of the calendar clock, died in Bristol Connecticut aged almost 101. A longtime republican, Methodist, and Sunday school teacher, he never used tobacco or alcohol and remembered events from eighty years past. He held town offices and had exclusive manufacture of his calendar clock for years.
A Texas congressman recalls a Waco girl who refused a rich bachelor saying he has a dreadful past. The mutual friend suggests blotting out a past, but the girl insists he cannot use her as a blotter. The anecdote reflects on marriage prospects and social judgment.
Carl Franklin of North Hast Pennsylvania created a disturbance on Fredonia Main Street after repeatedly annoying a farmer. The farmer administered a horsewhipping. Franklin, described as intoxicated and erratic, attempted stunts including scaling a brick wall and stopping cars. Constable Wagner arrested him. He was fined ten dollars and, unable to pay, jailed for ten days in Mayville County Jail.
The article describes many aquatic sea serpents in the Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific waters. They have deadly fangs and paddle like tails for swimming, range from a yard to eight feet, and many are vividly ringed. They are said to be an offshoot of a nonvenomous species.
A court record quotes a judge asserting forgiveness after a claim of romantic betrayal. The judge notes the complainant’s statement that revenge was desired but says vengeance is sweet and forgiveness is granted. The exchange involves Gladys Edith and Rupert.
Iceland was founded by Norsemen in 875 and soon afterward visited by Irish mariners, marking early Viking and Celtic contact in the island’s settlement history.
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