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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
2
Mr McMullen of Seneca reported to Chief Nugent that a bay mare and a bay gelding, both seven years old, stolen in Ohio earlier in the week, likely passed through Seneca on Thursday. A chase described in Verricks notes mentions the team being driven and a mare wounded, with one horse following the other.
Train No on the P and Th division westbound was delayed about forty minutes at Corry station after an accident. The rear coach derailed as it crossed Center street and the rack detached when cleared, requiring workers to reposition it. The train finished about three quarters of an hour late.
The obituary notes the death after an operation for apyanithcitia. The deceased is survived by relatives including Ret fiether, whinesilaers, Imma, Hether, Florence, and two brothers Horace and William. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs Louise A Brown died at Corrs Hospital this morning around nine after a brief illness. She was about 60 years old and had resided in Conard Lownehiy all her life. She leaves two sons and two daughters Mrs Ira McCray Mrs Kirche and Messrs Garland Hiroe ill of their town. Des was taken to the home of fe Wrown On Weal Chapels at fire reneral will ghett Fran Monday faring at 10 uiplocl. Tutgpment will test Spartinubane.
A readable menu listing items such as Verdahle Soup pork fricasey fried cray fish, salmon salad with tomatoes and corn, apple rhubarb pie, maple tea, cream wafers, and a mille-feuille dessert. Includes fruit and vegetable sides and a coconut pie note.
April 12 report describes Walter Sweating’s arrest in Warren during the crusade against liquor. Magistrate Blackman set bail at 800 dollars. Sweating allegedly lent funds to Mahood to buy whiskey. Police claim Sweeting identified Mahood as receiving the liquor from him. A grand jury indictment is expected. a blacklist of liquor dealers and agents to publish next week.
Eyle Pennsylvania April 12 a child playing hide and seek with companions Namom Lee McCullom was killed near the Hessemer railroad yards between Peach and Sasasafras streets. Her grandmother Mrs. Jennie Groover rushed to help and narrowly escaped death as a freight train backed. Coroner Hanley deferred an inquest pending further investigation planned the next day.
Erie residents and backers say the planned electric line from Erie to Corry may be built this summer but is blocked by lack of terminal facilities in Waterford Union City and neighboring towns. Promoters expect 25 000 people in the service area and insist the route will boost trade if terminals are provided.
County records show the county spent about 1000 dollars for fines boards and detentions in trespass cases over the past year. Railroad detectives arrested 280 people, with $221 spent on commitments from alderman offices and $118 on county jail board for prisoners. police chief Heino orders stricter handling of captures to avoid weekend slippage.
Victor Sprague, a worker for the Brick Company in the village, was struck from behind by bricks as he bent to pick up an article. He fell to the floor and was rushed by ambulance to his brother Fred Sprague’s home pending medical attention from Dr. Flewe.
Tamestows April 4 report shows the electric lighting plant earned profits of 14784.61 dollars for the year. Receipts from street lighting totaled 342,786 and from commercial editing 34,880. The total receipts minus discounts and losses were 52,150.89. Operating costs including salaries materials interest on bonds and depreciation allowance stood at 87,970.79.
A contract award notice details a project for constructing rails between Cleveland, Ohio and Meadville, Pennsylvania. It lists bidders, parties in interest, and a scope covering the miles of track and related work under a state or regional authority.
The Personal Work League elected officers at the meeting held at the M. Churel last evening. George Boocher was named President with Clyde Cools as Secretary and Dilton Transrar as Treasurer. The officers will serve for the upcoming term amid ongoing worker support and organizational concerns.
A garbled ad-like passage discusses PARIBIAN SAGE and PARSITAN SAGE as scalp remedies and household products. It mentions using regular amounts for thinning hair, overnight application, and warnings about dosage, with scattered mentions of brands and vendors, including references to a Mrs. Nettel Huile and various locations.
Fragmentary OCR lists unreadable names and items with scattered phrases. The text mentions locations and brands in a jumbled sequence, lacking coherent facts or a definite event to summarize.
In Graham Missouri on April 13 Allan McNeal devised a novel method to hatch grasshoppers after incubating spring chicks. He believed grasshoppers carried no meat loss and could quickly replenish feed. The grasshoppers hatched and swarmed within days, and he began feeding them to his poultry.
Wedding licenses in Lehigh Field have fallen to zero since Lent ends, with no date set for resumption. Couples delaying marriage cite the unusual slump while job prospects at the Collierlos offer steady work.
An early 1900s style ad promotes Pilloxones as a cure for indigestion headaches and a taxed digestive system. It claims cleansing the whole system improves digestion and reduces discomfort. The copy touts purifying the body and strengthening the stomach with a tout of new life for users.
Western night features a lineup including Lyric and Lubin with Arthur Johnson in Corry. Patrons are invited to attend the event as local turnout is expected strong for the bent hill showpiece.
A brief advertisement previews a Vitagraph Lubin and Pathe drama program titled Carry a Vitagraph Lubin and m Pathe drama. Three full reels promised with ample action and engaging scenes likely to entertain audiences.
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