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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1912
Page
2
Corry Baptists reported they were within 440 of the 6000 pledge goal for debt relief. Rev J A Maxwell and Rev D K Fortin led the drive with slips in the congregation. funds pledged from church and outside business members totaled over 2000 with August as a target.
Little Valley April 21 sheriff Wheaton led a posse to recapture Kizer who escaped from the county jail after burglary charges. He was found in a barn and captured, then returned to county jail. Judge Dowd ordered bail forfeited but noted no claim on the prisoner’s wife.
Plans call for starting this week on double tracking the Erie Railway between Newville and Concord with Gilliple and Company of New York handling the project. Work begins at the Meuryilly end, aiming to finish by the first of November, employing two to three shovel crews and moving dirt from Hornstein hill to Saugertown.
The Columbus creamery failed to start today due to superintendent delays in finishing the equipment and installation. The plant’s first milk collection is now expected Tuesday or Wednesday as a crew of machinists, tuners, and plumbers works to complete the setup.
An explosion in Warren injured two men, Clarence Beckley and Lindsey, during a demonstration of a flash light photography setup. The blast, caused by firing caps Beckley used, hurled debris and was heard for blocks as both men received severe facial injuries and narrowly escaped death.
Erie April reports a 40 year old man, George Wagner, died after a ladder broke while he fixed a roof at 417 Parady Street. He fell about 20 feet to the cement sidewalk, hitting his head and dying en route to the hospital. Wagner, a Grace Evangelical Church attendee, Alpha Tent member, leaves a wife, parents, two brothers, and several sisters. Funeral services to be held at Grace Evangelical Church Wednesday at 4:10 pm. John Wagner to face trial preparations as defense teams assemble, with notable local attorneys involved and the judge awaiting further orders.
Meadville residents woke to a Sunday night shooting on Railroad Place near the Erie depot, where Italian immigrant Joe Clorioso was shot by Juliano Torrado. The suspect fled. Clorioso survived with bullets to the head, shoulder, and leg, as hospital updates indicated recovery is likely. Authorities warned residents and pursued the suspect, who had a pass to New York.
Warren April 22 A youth named Knight Unger of West Hickory was crippled for life and narrowly escaped death when attempting theft on a northbound railroad train. He was struck by freight wheels near the hip and foot, taken to Ol City Hospital for treatment after the accident at 4 o clock. The GR Rogers Co begins a project at the State fish hatchery to build twenty concrete trout ponds, following plans by Commissioner Buller.
Salamanca April 21 Packman Pale of Wis was instantly killed by a passenger train No 14 at the west end of the yard. He was seen walking between the trucks shortly before the collision and his skull was fractured. He was about 67 and employed with a Union Leather factory. Survived by a son who lives here and another in Russia.
Alta Alia Eberman united in marriage with Gregs I. barman at the home of the bride’s parents Rev and Mrs William Allison on April 20 1912 at four o clock Only family members present The couple will reside in Canterville for the present
Superintendent Buller shipped forty yearling trout to Williamsport for stocking. The fish are described as prime, sturdy, and vigorous, ready for use in blocking the Alreame fihe State. observers note remarkable growth for fish of that age, with most fish from the nearby region of six nation Tong. Brookings plans accompany the batch, promising future fine fishing in the area.
Irie Pa. aged 22 claimed a Chamber of Commerce prophecy foretold a ship near port would sink with all aboard. He named a New York vessel. It was January 4 when Perce pout ed Mik Hai of hropheolen warned the year, and at 2 a.m. last Monday the big ship went down.
An anxious mother describes her child recovering from a six week illness with a claim that Vinol Vinap or Vinol tonic builds strength and blood. The ad asserts Vinol improves energy, appetite and vitality in delicate children and offers a money back guarantee if not. The piece lists local druggists and a Corry Pennsylvania address.
An OCR fragment promotes Thompson's Eurosma claiming to cure kidney disease and backache with fast results for $10, urging readers to send proof and testimonials. It describes health dangers, urges purchase, and includes dubious postal response prompts and dubious claims about constipation remedies.
Notice to teachers that the Board expects to pluck teachers early in May. All who do mire powldown are requested to have their applications in not tutor then Monday, May 8. D. 8. Rowe, See's.
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