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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
7
An unclear text fragment mentions monuments and designations, hinting at confusion over purpose and significance. No specific people or places are readable, but the piece implies debate about commemorative actions and their impact.
The county detective left for Gainesville to bring back Charles A. Whitton on forgery charges. Whitton is wanted here and extradition procedures follow. The pursuit schedule aims to return him by Sunday or Monday for formalities.
An advertisement promotes a vegetable kidney remedy claiming to purify kidneys and eliminate toxins. It asserts immediate relief for various ailments and lists female and child use, with alleged safety and a long-standing successful record. It also mentions other herbal products and “Thomnyiong Dan delson” as ingredients.
Lake Pleasant notes report Nellie Gwen returning home from a two week visit in Columbine and Corry The Klein family and Daisy Ketcham with others visited in Pittsbury Beaver Falls and Wales residents attended gatherings The Ladies Missionary Society met with George Pary and the Abby cottage was set for the next meeting Mrs Sophia Johnson died aged 84 at her daughter’s home Funeral services were held in Joya church and Union City interment followed The Tittle Hawley girl’s death after choking is noted with services held in Baptist church and cemetery remains mentioned
Miss Margaret Lister daughter of Mr and Mrs Johny D Luster married at Grace M H Church Wednesday. The bride wore white satin with bouquet of roses. Attendants included Grace Kennady in pink satin. best man John S Wagner. After the ceremony the couple will reside at 912 West Second Street and depart for a wedding trip. Local and out of town guests listed.
Local column items report a funeral at St Thomas church and a cemetery service, plus a hospital update on John Casuldy who nearly lost a foot in a factory accident. Classifieds seek a capable translator, dining room work, and a rural sale of a demonstrator car.
The local Knights at OUF feature a labor event with a sale price around 7 1 2 cents and a $2 entry or purchase. A large crowd gathered at the venue with increased interest and plans for another show tonight and tomorrow.
Hundreds of industry workers from Cambride Springs Girard Uuintoro Waterton Corry Novih Hast Tar Hovereek Watryiew and nearby towns prepare to attend a fourth annual blacksmiths and carriage workers picnic at Waldamerr. The event showcases athletic games and entertainment with a notable exception of one Dutchman who reportedly will not attend.
Reports from Monterey Mexico describe alleged atrocities by both Federal troops and rebels in Torreon area, including a captured detachment and hangings. Also notes Yonkers reporter Norvell's birthday celebrations and Gen Woodford's return voyage from Queenstown aboard the White Star liner.
Pittsburg on August 16 Mary Thomas, 40, was found dead in bed. Doctors ruled the cause strangulation from swallowing her false teeth while sleeping. The teeth lodged in her throat.
Weather observer notes list conditions in New York Albany Chicago and other cities with cloudiness and rain indicators. Data includes temperatures around 78 to 80 degrees and varied conditions from clear to cloudy in Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington.
In Galveston on August 16 an armed man confronted his estranged wife in a train station scene. He allegedly wrested a revolver from her and compelled the conductor to stop a car, forcing her into a waiting vehicle. The pair then went to a secluded house where a justice of the peace joined them in a remarriage. The wife had sought a divorce claiming prior abuse and financial fraud, including an $85,000 theft over three months.
Taxpayers challenged a Bloomfield township road machine purchase as improperly organized by the county board. The court ruled against them. later unknown persons sabotaged the road engine base with dynamite, causing a massive blast. Oldest woman in New York state, Margaret Von Remeler, celebrated her 100th birthday with a morning meal and reception at her home in Baratona, N Y Ave.
A train wreck on the Illinois Central near Kappa injures one brakeman and leaves several tramps missing. James J. Luster, 8, of Mt Wayin Indiana, killed when the train derailed 100 feet south of the bridge. B M Heckler of Free Hart Indiana injured. Wreck blamed on a broken wheel flange.
Chicago buyers push beef prices to new high as steers from Indiana and Hereford stock sell at 10.00 per hundredweight. Traders expect further gains with predictions of 11 dollars per hundredweight. Also mentions Alfred Reynolds assignment and Knox's travel to Tokyo on a separate naval mission.
Market report from New York on August 16 details varied commodity prices including wheat oats pork butter eggs and cheese with scattered figures for corn flour potatoes and dairy. Livestock prices show cattle hogs and sheep markets with ranges and per hundredweight values. A Buffalo hay market and grain notes conclude the market snapshot.
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