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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
2
A Journal feature by a noted youth-movement scholar outlines Boy Scout membership requirements and the work for each class. It argues the movement teaches Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent virtues, countering fears of militarism and stressing citizenship.
J R Calkins narrowly escaped serious injury this morning on North Center street near the Pennsylvania Falls crossing. A milk wagon struck him from the rear as a frightened farmer attempted to flee across the road, the right horse stepping over him while two wheels passed over his legs. Spectators, led by C P Northrop, carried him to the sidewalk where he resumed his day at home, though bruised and shaken.
A morning passenger train from Oil City was derailed after a freight wreck today. The locomotive jumped the track and halted operation for hours, delaying service and triggering recovery efforts. No injuries are confirmed in the sparse OCR text, but the incident disrupted schedules and required a wrecker team.
Apparent notice shows afternoon continuance with meetings and attenuating romendan ion today. Details unclear due to damaged text but references to GA R Notice A and continuation in the afternoon session.
Jamestown New York April 3 floodwaters from a snow storm inundated the Chadakoin River area north and west of Main Street. At least ten factories, including Broadhead Worsted Mills and Jamestown Table Co, were wholly or partly shut down as water cut access to machine rooms and yards. Many homes and yards remained boat-accessible as high water persisted.
An advertisement promotes Ferrozone as a fast remedy for insomnia and weak nerves. It claims to restore appetite, energy, and mood, promising faster strength and better digestion. The text touts quick relief, urges purchase in boxes for 60 cents at Thos. Downeys.
Passion Week services will be held each evening during the week except Saturday, in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Members are urged to attend and bring their Bibles.
Supreme Court disapproved the practice of shutting off water to delinquent consumers. In the Hatch v. Municipal Water Company case, the Idaho court held the utility had no right to halt supply even when bills were overdue, ruling against the water company’s action in Couer d Alene City.
Death of Mrs Adelia May Cummings wife of KL Cummings of 702 East Blavent Street Erie after a short illness Sunday aged 8 7 months She and family resided in Spring Creek then moved to Erie taking over the Leaght grocery at Elev enth and Peach streets Survived by husband and several daughters two sisters and two brothers The remains were taken to Spring Creek today for services with burials and church rites noted.
Prosperity spreads as Dunkirk WRI Se. ANTI SA te oe PONCOU Chad Che CNtema, AEP declare guilt and a railroad fine. An order for at least 100 engines placed at Brookwood by New York Central. About 1,500 workers at the plant, with the force augmented. Piles treated by PAZO ointment claim cure in 6 to 14 days. Refund if not satisfied.
Mr and Mrs O Sandburg of Blue Eye marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Children and grandchildren joined them in Youngsville and Jamestown area towns, gifts included forty five dollars in gold, and a banquet with a table of daffodils.
The county treasurer plans to issue financial statements by May outlining revenue shifts from the next year's liquor tax. Estimated receipts total about $46,000 for the county, $7,000 for the state plus $6,000 in brewer’s licenses, while the dry city loses seven venues bringing in $1,250. Tax records show licenses: twenty licenses at $500 each, totaling $10,000. Corry accounts include four licenses at $125 each and three wine dealer licenses. retail licenses listed at $450 yield $77,580. seven Corry households contribute $5,250. seven retail licenses in townships add $700.
An old style advertorial touts Cascarets as a nightly cleansing remedy for the bowels stomach and tongue. It claims rapid relief from headaches biliousness insomnia and bodily discomfort by morning and urges readers to consult their druggist. It stresses internal cleansing and urges including children in the reach of the product.
The Order of Owls launches a 4000 member campaign inviting citizens to join a global fraternity. Prominent perks include social status, funeral allowance, and free medical attention. Organizers invite inquiries at No. 14 South Gontor Street for further information.
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