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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1926
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal publishes daily except Sunday with Colgrave as publisher. Postal notices show second class matter at Corry Post Offices. Subscription 500 dollars yearly or three goats per copy, fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available on request.
Twenty years ago the Corry Journal reports on purchases and town life including a farm purchase in Sparkniinlitieg, unrest over property, and a local incident where Constable Nantie fell during an evening grip. The piece notes visits by Mr Frank Burrows of Riteville, Miss Falconer, and Mrs Kibler, plus a Chautauqua excursion and a large turnout at the Joon office for the event, with horse shipments arriving and crowds moving from the freight depot to the delve pack as next week’s meet loomed.
Erie County bench clarifies sheriff responsibilities under the fed Prohibition law. Sterrett seeks opinion as judge explains sheriffs cannot serve as dry agents and outlines other obligations of the sheriff's office amid overlapping duties.
The article describes the laying of the cornerstone for the new city hall. It notes the parade and annual inspection of the fire department, with Guy L. Magte of Buffalo as district attorney present. It mentions the city’s ceremonial events at the corner of Front and Muffy streets.
Road patrol in the county reported 287 arrests for road laws violations in the period. fines totaled 61287, with 3000 sent to local authorities and the remainder to the state treasury. Northampton led with 800 in fines, Bracken and Schaig tied at 610, others noted across the campaign.
Ane Kant and Martinson face charges after a horse theft incident near Lana town New York. Officers say Martinson was found at the home of his sister last fall and was arrested after an altercation near May street. Detective Clark later apprehended him without further incident.
A four-year-old girl in Chicago reportedly shot herself in the abdomen while at a park during early hours. She was revived at a hospital and gave the name Arline Smith, stating she was tired of living with her mother. Police and doctors treating the child are investigating the incident as a personal safety matter.
Indictments unsealed by federal authorities name Albert Hutson and others of the Dow Lac Company amid a liquor probe involving bootleg operations and altered records. Officials face charges of defrauding the government and distributing alcohol, with bail set at 400 dollars.
In Warren Aug 4 a jury verdict followed a trial over the death of George Keenan, a Kinga county man found dead near a river after a Saturday incident. Keenan’s killer was jailed for a hearing as jurors said county officials failed to save his life.
An auto from Bradford plowed into a pole on the Maplelurst highway near Olean yesterday, injuring four people including Mrs EL Howey and Mrs Monece Hovey of Bradford and Mrs J J Richettson of Custer City. The driver, nephew of Mon ece Hovey, escaped serious harm and was forced to veer to avoid a truck. victims were taken to Mountain Clinic.
A 60 year old man, John Garloch, collapsed and died in his garden two miles south of Duyn' Valles after a hot spell and humidity remained high despite nearby showers. Family members witnessed him fall through a rear window as weather forecasters noted extreme heat conditions.
Aug 4 In common pleas court Dominic Simone’s bid for a writ of habeas corpus failed. Mary Mollenauer testified she was among five gang members who pulled off the $7000 Mollenauer mine holdup on Christmas Eve, with RL Gump the payroll guard. Judge James McParlane ruled the evidence sufficient to deny release while murder charges await grand jury action.
GH Gordon city tax collector appeals to all taxpayers to pay the 3026 assessment early to avoid penalties. Tariffs from 1925 levy continue with 17 il/ low and 600 per capita tax. Taxes due ten days after card receipt. checks requested for accuracy and receipts.
Aug 4 Fortine notes Standford Oil Co of Indiana directors voted to pay an extra cash dividend. The dividend equals 2 1/2 cents per share plus an extra 25 cents per share, payable September 16 to shareholders of record.
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