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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
2
The Erie shops prepare for a heavy run of work with many locomotives and equipment needing repairs and new construction. Rail workers expect a two shift operation to handle double track work and repatriations for the york tralia project while awaiting official orders.
Meadville April 1X L V Seeley reports a remarkable find on Bla nplehbor farm in N Ty Peterson's field. A boy fell into a five foot hole while plowing and unearthed a burial site with an Indian chief laid to rest. The grave contained a stone pipe fragment, flint, beads, long black hair, and a constructed vault with lined sides, suggesting a noble redman.
A 17 Pardev Avenue youth, Danielson, was run over by an Erie railroad freight train in Tnnivantown on a Saturday forenoon, severing his foot. He was amputated above the ankle at Salamanca and transported to a hospital after doctors treated him. Rev. A J Frykuson and others prepared to accompany him home to Lis.
In South Sharon on April 4 a proposed decree by Judge A Williamss argument over a two thirds majority for a change by the Alatew Btoel Corporation faced opposition. Local officials and residents prepared for a possible bar election as discussions centered on the status and future of South Sharon and its borough borders.
Bly April 18 county commissioners Smyth Mogan and Waterlite report the official count of ballots. Shenek leads McRrier by two votes with 57 to 869 in districts. Williams defeats Mertens by 40 votes NUN vs 5u% in the Second Assembly. Techniques falter as commissioners fail to finalize results and note broad voids versus prior years. Det Myers arrives Warren with Pinkerton escort as the Commonwealth prepares for a second trial and possible new witnesses.
The Oil City Bridge near the Petroleum refinery faces closure for repairs after officials seized control this afternoon. Traffic was diverted to detour routes, with patrolmen guiding vehicles at both ends to prevent crossings amid urgent repair work by Rower brothers under mayoral orders. Citizens are warned to expect minor delays as repairs proceed.
Meadville officials opened bids for a new combined chemical and water pumping fire engine. Five bidders participated, with agents and sharp discussion as bids were revealed. City officials estimated the machine would cost about 38 000 dollars yet to be finalized.
An old fashioned drug advertisement touts Mio-Na Stomach Tablets as a remedy for stomach misery indigestion and nervousness. It claims rapid relief from pain and dizziness and promises stronger digestion with regular use. The copy urges taking one or two tablets with meals and notes price and availability from local druggists.
Classified ad illustrates women sought forQuick work at Nu Hong Corset factory with light tasks and good pay. Appeals for more female applicants, directs to office and basement location for applying.
The fragment recalls a dramatic sea disaster with the Titanic and the sinking of the battleship Maine. It hints at a thrilling night at sea and evokes mid ocean peril involving crews and witnesses.
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