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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
5
William J. Byers of Pleasantville announces the marriage of his daughter Jessie Bell to Dr James D Shortt of Sugar Grove on September 9. The couple will reside at home in Sugar Grove with friends invited to visit.
James Main aged about fifty and a well known Columbus township resident died last Wednesday night at his home near Chapin's Corners after a brief illness. He is survived by one brother. Funeral services were held Saturday at Cottage Hill church with interment at Concord Hollow.
Secretary Hazeltine of the Warren County Agriculture Association reported at a directors meeting that the first county fair drew 23 144 paid attendees and 31 049 estimated attendance. Receipts stood at 13 725 94 with expenditures totaling 7 934 56 leaving a credit balance around 6 500.
Forest County reports four state county and local tickets in the field with results trickling in as officials await a full count. Breneman leads County Commissioner race while Hood close behind. Carson 293 Associate Judge Woods 283 Cook 249. Scowden 339 Brazee 293 Hoover 203 in County Commissioner. Sheriff Clark 939 Catlin 217. Treasurer Gerow 265 Green 255.
In Meadville Court of Quarter Sessions on Monday the trial of Com vs Joe Bone and Abe Bone for burning the Hotel Bone at Cambridge Springs on August 10 was continued to the November term. District Attorney Albert L. Thomas sought the delay claiming necessary Commonwealth witnesses could not be procured. The defendants, held on bail, expected to be tried this week but will now appear Monday November 8.
Mrs Mary P Konopka of Oil City obtained a marriage license to wed Thomas Hasiak a week after the murder of her husband ex Constable Michael Konopka. She said the ceremony may occur this week. Hasiak works in Oil City and filed for naturalization in Franklin during the trip. The Konopkas have two children and once visited relatives in Corry.
At the North western Association of Pennsylvania I O O F annual meeting in Meadville Fred T McCollum was re-elected president R N Brown Warren was elected vice president L W Ohlman Meadville treasurer and W C Moritz Meadville secretary for the year Over 250 delegates attended discussing new buildings for Meadville’s home which is at capacity The association has raised 14600 of 20000 for the building fund Directors for the year include L W Ohlman W C Moritz Meadville W O Daniels Erie L A James Mill Village and M W Thompson Sharpsville.
Miss Minerva Crowe of Columbus was operated on for appendicitis at Corry Hospital last Thursday morning.
Judge Criswell of Franklin approved removing John Brandon, who killed his wife in 1914, from North Warren State Hospital to the State Asylum for the Criminal Insane at Fairview.
E. W. Sweeting of Company I 16th regiment N G P Warren has been chosen as a member of the Pennsylvania rifle team for the national matches at Jacksonville Florida late this month.
The trial of William Mount of Kane Pa a mail clerk on the B and O railroad opened in Erie federal court. He is accused of possessing marked money sent in decoy letters from Pittsburgh to Chicora and the mail thefts allegedly dated back long before his arrest. Also noted a reward for Frank Del Giudice former friend and roommate suspected in a separate robbery case. Michael E Costello buys Globe Hotel at West Hickory and will assume possession soon. Professor LeRoy B Campbell of this city named honorary member of the St Louis Art Society after a top exam score. only six Pennsylvanians share the honor.
Warren Council proposes extending the White Way lighting from the P and E station along Pennsylvania Avenue to Elm Street a mile and a half, adding five lights of single globe type with 400 candlepower in business areas and 200 in residential areas, at an extra yearly cost of 1155 dollars.
Most of the laborers who quit on Pennsylvania avenue returned to work Friday. A few attempted to rejoin but were refused for instigating the strike. Police monitored a West End boarding house where about 100 workers were quartered amid threats of violence. Contractor Perlholm of Buffalo arrived to calm the situation.
Miss Faye Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison united in marriage with Harry W Conarro at the bride home on Liberty Street in the presence of 150 guests. Roger Green of Lewiston Maine attended the groom. The matron of honor was Mrs Paul Taylor of Huntingdon Indiana and maid of honor Miss Ethel Morrison sister of the bride.
David Johnson appeared before Justice of the Peace Jerry Borden in Sheffield after being charged last Thursday with stealing a Ford and driving it to Warren. Owner G W Edminston of Mayburg Forest County filed charges for auto theft driving without a license and intoxicated driving. Johnson pleaded guilty and bail set at 500. he was committed to Warren County jail and bound over to the next term in December. Two years earlier he took a car from Braner Bras but avoided punishment by paying costs.
Forest County court held a brief September session in Tionesta with no jurors or witnesses present. Defense attorney T. E. Ritchey sought a continuance for Genaro Schettino, jailed on felonious assault with intent to kill District Attorney Carringer. A lunacy commission may be appointed.
Local suffrage leaders praised the campaign after a Tuesday night meeting in Tiona. Mrs Weir hosted the morning session where Miss MacAlerney spoke to a large women’s audience and later addressed a mixed crowd at the street railway waiting room. She plans meetings Thursday in Kinzua Friday in Grand Valley and Saturday near the Savings Bank corner in Warren.
The Franklin district assigns ministers across congregations. Rev. F. D. Ellenberger presides. elds include Armstrong S B Rohland Barkleyville J W Lloyd Brookville and others with placements at Clarendon Crawford Dempseytown Franklin Buffalo Street Parker Avenue and more. several postings listed as to be supplied or sup.
William Muir of Titusville was named president of the National Petroleum Association at its Atlantic City convention. A committee was formed to confer with the West Virginia Producers' Association to stabilize crude oil prices. Other officers include W. H. Johnsford and J Chamberlain as vice president and secretary respectively, plus E V D Selden and E H Anderson in key posts.
Perry J Reynolds was arrested Friday evening in Corry on a warrant sworn by Phillip Bagley accusing him of stealing a black suitcase from the European Hotel. He pled guilty and was held pending arrival of Warren parties who suspect him in pocket-picking at the Warren fair last week before transfer to Erie.
J Wallace Hutley of Cuba New York married Dora H Palmer of Sugar Grove Pennsylvania at Jamestown on September 15 at 3 o clock by Dr Gardner S Eldridge pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Hutley works as watch maker and engraver for C H Gross of Cuba and formerly with John C Mason of Jamestown. Mrs Hutley has taught in Sugar Grove township for three years. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Cuba New York.
Akron Sept 22 Mother Jones frowns on United Mine Workers plan to arrest John D Rockefeller in Colorado. She criticizes the approach while noting Rockefeller may push for better conditions if he rises above powerful critics.
At Beaver Meadow Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Dr. Joseph Cottam used a phonograph to provide congregational music after suffering several broken ribs from a fall. The device allowed him to avoid leading the singing while recovering.
A paragraph from Geoffrey Martin's chemistry treatise describes the endless circulation of matter. It traces atoms from space to Earth through plants animals and back to soil, noting atoms in our bodies may survive long after creation ends and may reappear in future life.
Tenant leases available at the Mail Office. Residents are urged to pick up documents promptly and review terms for upcoming tenancy renewals.
Fall Footwear updates announce our wall lines arriving with most products in the store. The notice emphasizes new stock and seasonal footwear options for shoppers.
We promise to be in a better position than ever to furnish you high grade shoes at popular prices, staying true to our noted value. The message emphasizes steady availability and strong pricing for sought after footwear.
The strongest line of men's shoes ever shown in Warren at prices from 1.98 to 8.00 and more than your money's worth in every pair.
A retailer highlights affordable options in its women and children's lines with a range of prices designed to fit all budgets. The emphasis is on value and accessibility across sizes and styles.
A local retailer states that making shoes with quality and treating customers well is the strongest form of advertising. The owner emphasizes service, value, and trust to build lasting relationships and repeat business.
A request urges non customers of the REDDING store to consider trying the shop on a future occasion. The note implies encouragement for future patronage without detailing products or services.
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