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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
3
A mix of notices from Corry and nearby. Events include the Corry Band playing at Trimble Pavilion Friday night, a rehearsal for an upcoming drama, and various local advertisements. Also report on city taxes due September 1 1914 and a parade of small affairs at shops and gatherings.
Mrs. Charles Byham and Stewart visit Corry-Mead Wile Mestenger in Mlon City. They batchery AUipphol lures consignment of yold Tow porch to Jolustown today.
Warren Tire reports a city council discussion revealing traction plans to extend rail lines from Warren toward Youngsville. The company aims to build a line from Warren to Youngsville, utilizing Fourth Street and crossing the Pennsylvania line. Residents anticipate faster service and regional growth as the project proceeds.
St Marys August 20 Mary Lanwel four year old daughter of Me and Sirs Joseph Lanwel of Benzinger road near this place was burned to death yesterday afternoon when a large barn owned by her father was destroyed by fire. The blaze started about 130 p m and origin is unknown. The child was missed from home until remains were found after the fire. The loss includes 160 bushels of oats hundreds of straw and hay and farming implements. The barn structure and contents are valued at about 2000 with some insurance.
Mell Cummings, 16, of Beaver Dam, was seriously hurt in a runaway wagon incident on Tuesday evening. The wagon, struck by frightened horses after seeing a locomotive, ran up to West Wayne and turned, throwing him near Parker's grocery. He suffered head bruises and was treated by Dr. John Kibler as the wagon was badly damaged.
Fragmentary notes describe a humor filled animated weekly feature at Lyric Theater with jokes and banter among performers. Mentions The Cook Came Back and Foolish Gusation with garbled lines suggesting a lively stage revue.
Meadville notes report the Erie Railroad double tracking under way on the Meadville division. The project spans about six miles of improvement from Meadville to Corry with 23 miles of new single track and 48 miles of new double track, plus four miles needing adjustment. Approximately 4,000,000 yards of material and 60 masonry works including two 600 foot viaducts are involved, with 2000 workers and 60 shunters and shovels on site.
William Tuttle of 817 Center Street Corry Pa testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and night time urination. He praises the remedy for back pain relief and urges others to use Doan's, available from Durham's Drug Store at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
The Ist of Letters for the week ending August 21 lists names including Mike Rose Brens firs t and a set of unreadable entries such as Mrs. Zoda Neeley and J. Austin. The page appears damaged with several misspellings and stray characters in the presumed city postal notice.
Readable notice outlines the fourth annual picnic to be held at Charley Chase’s grove on Tugidae August 27, with attendees to bring only coins for entry.
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