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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
7
A tiger and leopard fight erupts during a carnival animal show at Du Bois. Attendants and handlers attempt to separate the beasts as the struggle lasts about ten minutes causing chaos among spectators and firing of guns before the animals are subdued.
Franklin official Charlie W Mackay asserts the Gumbridge Springs to Mituaville trolley project will proceed despite prior suspensions. He states work will begin soon and rails will be laid, with construction by Velotia Construction under contract, though details remain contentious.
The Wilson family arrives at Windsor and stock up on household items, with other summer residents shipping in groceries and hardware from Boston or New York. Local vendors report daily visits from the homokoopar and truck farmers supplying fresh vegetables and greens.
Gunnard War and Carl Carleon, both sixteen, arraigned for petit larceny in James town court. Accused of stealing three swords from Alderman Christan Nielsen and $5.80 plus $92 worth of tobacco from Oscar Wiphals cigar store on January 19, tied to a gang of two other youths. Police recovered the clue recently.
The Chicago police report Frenk Adam, a resident of Boxton, linked to forged drafts at the Arlington hotel. He allegedly criminally obtained about 100 dollars, including 60 from a hotel official, and faced charges in Pittsburgh. Occupying jail in Cook County, he awaits further proceedings and possible prosecution in Oil City.
Shippers and growers in the Chausagua belt oppose a rail rate hike to Western markets. Grapes previously paid 80 cents per 100 pounds at Chicago. new commodity rates are being dropped. Growers associations representing about 1,000 farmers have joined the protest and will seek inter state commission action to stop the increase. Thomas J. Moffernan of Dunkirk has refused to sign the application.
Corry testimony touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pains and kidney discomfort. A respondent from Corry, Pennsylvania reports improved kidney function after using the product, with praise for its effectiveness and a reminder to buy from local dealers at 60 cents.
A fragmentary notice describes a show titled The Prisoner of Zonda at AMUAD with unclear cast names and audience notes. The readable text mentions Jamon If and Fackett and a child audience member, but details remain uncertain.
WANTS AND CLASSIFED ADS DEMAND SQUARE DEAL FOR PUPILS details that Erie Board of Education may consider restoring grammar grades to public schools. Parents argue current moves shift grade levels to distant buildings, prompting protests and possible legal action. The piece cites specific school numbers and addresses, noting intensifying community tension as plans threaten local pupils’ access.
Notice of letters testamentary issued by the Erie County Register of Wills for Janes J Sanily deceased. Debts and claims to be presented for settlement. executor Amanda M. Scuddy notices payment. Also announces partnership between Elmer Meiroy and Strunk Tier non forming McIroy & Emergon general contracting firm in Cory, Pa with address 418 E Mary St.
A consignment of fish arrived from the U S government hatching and distributed by the Oil City Motor Club and Sportsmen with 1200 to Secretary J D McGue and 400 to P C Beers Remainder sent to Cochranton to be planted in Prince Creek and nearby locations McGue and Beers plan to oversee river plantings at several bends.
Diaz and party travel in a special car toward Portland en route to Japan. From Portland the distinguished Mexican will go to Vancouver where they will board a vessel for Japan.
Militants in Aberagovenny Wales on August 7 set fire to the main grounds and destroyed most principal buildings. A placard on the ground read the slogan targeting Lloyd George and urging determent.
Erie county will be represented at the twenty seventh annual convention of the County Commissioners association of Pennsylvania at Williamsport next week by Commissioners Rowan, Smith and Waterhouse. Soliet for Thomas and Clerk Robinson will attend. The group will discuss election laws and other issues. A committee will likely be named to review bills in the state legislature to ensure commissioners have a voice.
An executive committee meeting of the Bla Retail Bowed endorses a study group to examine Buffalo merchants credit practices. Members Jacob Amatts and others traveled to Buffalo for inquiry. The Hire Retail Board will use committee input to draft prospective credit rules.
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