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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
5
Trustees outline 328000 in improvements at the State Hospital in the 34th annual report. The State Board of Charities will ask the legislature for an appropriation to cover costs, including a new 150000 building for acute cases to alleviate overcrowding and improve care for new admissions.
Minority bondholders of the Corry and Columbus street railway company plan court action in Warren county to foreclose the mortgage. Trustee A J Hazeltine has been petitioned by J D Woodard K M Andrews and W Ed Marsh. The action relies on a mortgage clause accelerating principal after 90 days of unpaid interest. The line has shown poor returns with no interest paid since 1914. foreclosure would not affect the Corry Power Company’s franchise to supply power.
A ten minute blaze last Thursday gutted Harry Coconis poolroom at 106 Pennsylvania Avenue East and damaged the Peterson block apartments above. Total damage estimated at no less than 2500 dollars. Fire started behind the billiard parlor as water and chemicals fought the flames. Upstairs residents N L Arters and Fred Thompson were driven from their homes. Thomp son and Arters apartments were smoke damaged. Insurance was carried by the Greek owner who has been there three months. A heavy rain shower drove away the thousand spectators after the fire was under control.
Thomas Grosch of Sheffield suffered a badly lacerated lip and a broken knee cap after a Madison Six driven by Tony Wittig crashed into a telegraph pole on Pennsylvania Avenue East near the ball grounds. Wittig was hurt in the chest and forehead. his wife was thrown clear and badly bruised.
A new ten cent coin will be issued soon with 250000 pieces minted daily by 150 workers. Obverse features a Grecian woman while the reverse shows a bundle of rods and the Roman lictors ax. In two weeks work begins on a new 25 cent piece and the new design half dollars start in early October. The quarter design shows a woman advancing through a gate with an eagle in flight on the reverse.
The article notes 508677 more cars in use since January 1 1916 bringing total autos in the United States to over 3 million including passenger cars and trucks. State registration fees for the first half of the year totaled 14261112, with thirty states and Columbia accounted for.
W. R. Sutton of Oil City, flagman on the Salamanca branch of the P. R. R., fell from Thompson's run bridge near Altham early Monday morning. He landed on rocks ten feet below, nose broken and facial bones fractured, and was treated at Warren Emergency hospital after being found in the river with lantern missing.
Eighteen months ago the Elk Tanning Company's warehouse in Sheffield held about 5,000,000 hides, one of the state's largest stockpiles. Now the facility nearly empties with under 10,000 hides. Over the past year Warren County produced more leather than ever, with hides valued near one million dollars.
Willis McGee of Tidioute, recently injured leading to amputation, has been seriously ill for a week with pneumonia caused by leaving the anaesthetic too soon after surgery. After days with little hope, a slight improvement gives a fighting chance for recovery.
Miss Sarah Jane Everson of Tidoute measured the General Warren statue at the Pennsylvan ia and Third avenue corner for a new tablet in honor of War of 1812 soldiers buried in Warren county. The tablet will be a gift of the D A R as was the monument.
Workers uncover a partially decayed human skull and one to two bones beneath the floors of the old Liberty Street house used as an Emergency hospital. The skull appears to have been a physician study specimen and caused shudders among the crew demolishing the structure.
Clarence Rounds of Warren was acquitted of passing counterfeit money by a federal court jury in Erie. Charles McCook, indicted with Rounds, pleaded guilty and testified as chief witness. Rounds had previous trial in Pittsburgh where the jury disagreed.
Simeon E. Dunn of Tidioute Furniture Manufacturing, while operating a rip saw, suffered a hand injury that resulted in the loss of his thumb. The accident happened Tuesday, September 19.
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Pine Grove Township School Board will pay 1250 for half an acre of Sumner property in Rus sell needed for a new high school building. Viewers heard testimony on village real estate values with some residents asserting 2500 as just value, while two fronts would be eliminated. E V MacDonald represented the district.
Stockholders meet Friday at the Chamber of Commerce to elect seven directors for the Warren Industrial Development Company and decide on beginning construction of a knitting mill building. Seven nominees include D W Beaty A A Printz J E Hill A G Lyons W H Allen H V Hazeltine and J A Rockwell. Charter received and $32 500 in stock sold clears way for plans and a return of 6 to 8 percent on the investment.
Esther Newbold 39 of Irvine vanished after her mother’s death and was found in Warren County woods by a 125 man posse led by Sheriff Geo De Forest. The Newbold family, headed by Mrs Sarah Duncan Irvine Newbold, owns a 1200 acre Irvine estate with strong Philadelphia social ties.
War ren County suffrage association holds a meeting at the Y M C A Saturday at 2 30 pm Dr Oliver M Fisher of England will speak on the value of the vote A report on the Atlantic City suffrage convention will be given Tea will be served at 5 with hostesses listed and Mrs James Rogers presiding
A 25 percent stock dividend was declared at a stockholders meeting this week. The Warren Black Fox company notes huge value gains since the birth of ten young foxes. two more breeding pairs may be purchased in the coming weeks, with stock held at the farm east of the fair grounds.
The Garland Furniture Company of Garland, Warren County, has filed for bankruptcy. Liabilities total 39,507.19 with assets listed at 14,148.75 in the Harrisburg filing on Wednesday.
Lewis C. Baker, 83 or 84, died last Wednesday evening in Columbus after feeling unwell two days prior. A longtime Warren County resident and former state legislator, he spent most of his life in Columbus borough and township and was active in Republican politics. His son Leon Baker of Blue Lake, California, was informed, with funeral arrangements pending.
The YWCA will start its regular activities next Tuesday with a supper for Federated Clubs girls at First Methodist Church. The event begins a weekly series with talks from businessmen and others. October hosts a Bible class in the church dining room led by Rev. J W Smith. Fall and winter plans include sewing basketry English and more at the YWCA gymnasium within ten days.
Ellson Watson, 25, was brought to the Emergency hospital in Warren from Kellettville after a saw mill accident at Salmon Creek Lumber. A six inch splinter struck his right cheek, penetrating the jaw and nearly the spinal column, leaving him delirious and in critical condition. he is married with two children.
Eighteen cans of trout were shipped by Superintendent Buller from Corry on Saturday to Warren for distribution in local streams. The fish, consigned to C. R. Beck, secretary of the United Sportsmen, measure three to eight inches and averaged about 100 fish per can.
Chester Walters aged 17 had his right eye removed after an injury in Russell Bros. garage on Sunday. The operation took place Monday morning at Emergency hospital.
A well known quip attributed to Mark Twain features a young woman asking about a dryd ocke and his reply labeling a drydock as a thirsty physician. The anecdote highlights Twain’s humor in a casual exchange with an acquaintance.
The text advises removing scorch marks by laying the dry garment in sunshine until the rays fade it white. If the stain remains, dip in soapsuds of some strength and place in the sun again until the spot is gone.
A playful line taunts a rejected suitor with a sharp quote about pity and unworthy affections. The Baltimore American prints the quip amid light column humor and social chatter.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a flat with dark rooms described by an agent as ideal for photography, presenting the space as a stylish, practical residence option. The brief appraisal highlights lighting as a key feature and frames the property for potential buyers or renters.
A brief note reports the firing of a stenographer by a boss who cites persistent errors and a motive tied to preventing a romance. The episode reflects workplace tensions and personal boundaries in a small firm.
A short quotation attributed to J. W. Onklin praising patriotic love of country and extending to world love as a higher virtue.
Reports from Berlin note seditious agitation arrests and forced military conscription for 130 Socialists. Greek premier Venizelos survived an assassination attempt by a German officer. Portuguese forces invaded German East Africa crossing the Rovuma River. Hughes leads Wall Street betting in the U.S. presidential race. The Aetna Explosives plant explosion at Mt Union PA killed six. Pershing may be promoted to major general. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore visited Seattle. Belgian protest over German bank loans. Crown Prince Frederick William honored. Turk reforms in Aleppo drive Armenians east. Berlin meat prices trimmed. Kelvinia passengers swear liner torpedoed not mined.
A cow testing association helps dairies assess each cow’s performance and profitability. An official tester visits monthly, weighing milk, recording feed and yields, then computes an accurate 24 hour sample result. Costs run about 600 dollars a year with 1 to 1.50 dollars per cow annually, depending on herd size. contact H. N. Reist of the Warren County Farm Bureau for details.
Dr. I. Pulverman, optician, will move from Reynolds Co. store to Lyric Building Market Street and Penn Ave West in October. He will occupy Ball Block offices to grind lenses locally, offering 48 hour service and economy. Reynolds Drug Co. manager Will Reynolds commends his sales and notes no dissatisfied customers in the past year.
C E Walker of Grand Valley may become the third patient to lose an eye at Emergency hospital in as many weeks. While tending his horse the animal swished its tail, lashes struck his right eye and lacerated the pupil. Walker, 60, previously endured a similar eye injury from a flying stone while doing stone Mason work, threatening permanent loss of sight.
The remark suggests a return invitation for the same group or audience expected this fall after a favorable reception last year. It frames continuity and appreciation as reasons to participate again. Context implies an event or program tied to prior engagement and ongoing involvement.
A strong fall and winter shoe selection is highlighted with a promise to sell at old prices despite ongoing high cost pressures.
A local retailer advertises men's dress and work shoes priced from 1.98 to 8.00 per pair. The offer highlights a broad range of styles and sizes aimed at value shoppers.
Women’s shoes in many different styles and all sizes priced from 1.48 to 7.00 per pair. This limited offer covers lace and button designs across multiple sizes.
Local store advertises men s heavy rubber footwear from Goodrich Top Notch Arrow and Ball Band at prices equal to last season s. This card highlights durable rain boots and work boots for men with consistent seasonal pricing.
A local ad promises value for every purchase with a money back or guaranteed satisfaction flair. It highlights confidence in goods and appeals to shoppers seeking assurance on price and quality.
A local retailer touts affordable high cut shoes for boys this season. The ad emphasizes quality and value with available styles and sizes, inviting shoppers to visit the store for the latest arrivals and deals.
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