This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
2
The nine year old son of J B Woodward, a well known farmer north of the city, suffered serious injuries when a cow knocked him down and dragged him across the ground. He sustained a broken collarbone and other hurts. Dr G A Bilston treated him.
Lewly Parker a 24-year-old teamster killed himself on farm of W G Power near Franklin. He had courted Milas Dellah Crawford who worked at Powers home for years. after a quarrel two weeks earlier she returned his letters and ring. Saturday night he called for an interview she refused. he left, fired a gun, and was found unconscious with a bullet hole in his head. He died shortly after at the scene.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the sickness and passing of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. R. Apps and children express gratitude for support and expressions of sympathy.
Fragmented OCR notice hints at an event with multiple names including Hiawatha Igri and Matinea. Readable fragments suggest a local cultural or school gathering with children mentioned. Details are incomplete but imply a community event and participation by named groups.
Federal officers declare Harry Thaw cannot be extradited after an escape they say shows he studied the law. Reports describe a carefree tour through New England and Mother, a New York hotel letter and telegram, and Pittsburgh friends ready to welcome him.
Warrants were issued today at Poughkeepsie for five men who occupied a car that carried Harry K. Thaw from Matteawan. The warrants list Thomas Flood Eugene Duffy R O Keefe Roger Thomas and Richard Butler, registered under the same names used at the hotel. Thaw’s escape prompted alerts as authorities in Pittsburg and New York tighten searches and plan extradition.
United Press reports Newport on August 18 as Toole predicts West will face West in the national doubles championships. Californians Matrices McLaughin and Thomas C Bundy may be favorites with Clar ice Griffin and John Strachan the other Coast duo set for the challenge round. Other NAS matches include Eaglesmere championships in the UK, Allegheny Mountains open at Cumberland Maryland, and Central West mixed doubles in Kansas City.
A fragmentary note hints at a local event in Hiawatha tomorrow described as simply grand. The text cites four raels and a line about Ma Unee ani ight, suggesting a cultural or musical element with unclear specifics.
Miss Dunham, once a local young lady of Hatfield, died today after a fever at the home of Nuniford Duke in Hatfield. She was the daughter of Mrs. John Farnham and had been living in Hatfield for about four years. Mr. Duke travels to Philadelphia tonight to bring the remains home.
Mrs Catherine Lydick was found dead near Du Bois Pennsylvania with a revolver by her side miners discovering the body on the way to work. The gun appeared exploded leaving a gaping wound in the right temple. Authorities deem it a death by own action with possible motive but no clear reason from relatives.
Indications this afternoon raise questions about the two hundred prominent men named as delegates to the American Good Roads Congress by Governor Sulzer. The governor will consider the appointments authentic and carry on their duties. The notice mailed last week listed over two hundred names among them.
Ohio authorities weigh the existence of professional jailbreak operators after a prisoner escape linked to a 1911 incident involving James McNicholay a mine proprietor known for a daring getaway from a county prison.
The text notes Hh. HM. Butler Augelmont and pthara of equal peace Ara among the men appointed as delegates by the discredited governor. The fragment suggests a state political appointment amid controversy and conflict over leadership.
Mrs. Simmons hosted a lawn dinner Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Simmons 131 Fourth avenue for sixteen relatives including Mrs Floyd Holly from Dean who is visiting relatives in the city.
A fragment describes eye exams to determine needed light and lists eye conditions and professional roles. It notes subjective and objective methods without mydriatic use and mentions several refractive errors. The text cites Hlugsen and the address CORRY PA with various professional references.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.