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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
5
The Vonnays vania Railroad Company warns the public that hobble skirts pose fashion and safety hazards. It cites potential accidents involving neck and leg gear, signaling, and station operations, outlining steps to publicize negligent injuries and protect passengers.
Report details a Union City man receiving a severe electric shock while wiring at a Keystone Weldtria plan site in Shreve, with 2300 to 2800 volts mentioned. The injured worker was treated and is expected to recover, with prior similar incident involving a Mr Kennedy from years past noted.
Jamestown area reports improvements at the pump station with the English Hill reservoir cleaned, water briefly flowing to the city, and planned removal of large lamps and installation of electric lighting. Water supply to resume next week as the 6,000,000 gallon pumping engine is replaced, and work continues on gas concerns and site preparations.
A special city council meeting at City Hall discussed expanding water supply. The contract for drilling two or more wells along Linekiln Run at the water works was let to A. A. Win at a stated cost. the contractor must furnish drive pipe and materials. The action aimed to boost reservoir supply as water stock was low and pumping capacity strained.
Representative Thomas W. Hardwick and Senator Owen clash over the administration currency bill. Hardwick and fellow conservatives push to have the measure recommitted to the House Banking and Currency Committee amid party uproar. The move is seen as a serious setback to the administration's plans.
Younksville Pa August 21 With Tass tying and town abuzz the 100th birthday celebration opens amid rain and damp streets. The event marks Youngsville’s centennial alongside the Methodist church centennial and Lodge No 500 Odd Fellows anniversary. Local businesses back the festivities and Forest Furniture offers workers a vacation during the celebration.
Rome report states during a royal hunting near Gueeo in Piedmont a rock fell killing Luntenman and injuring another. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Glens wors are greatly distressed. the King has abandoned hunting for the year.
George W. Moning of Sharon, a BML Rifles member on camp duty at Exposition Park, was brought to Meadville City Hospital with an injured ear after a cannon discharge. He traveled with comrades by trolley, met an ambulance, and underwent examination by Dr. Hill, who said the injury may be temporary and advised quiet rest.
Corry Transfer Company announces it is prepared Monday August 25 to take orders for general drains household goods and specials. Contact George Cusnlke or Men Heil by phone 159-584 Liberty St. This brief item notes their grocery and delivery service within the area.
Neighbor backs Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from kidney pain and urinary discomfort after use since 1909. Mrs Wells of Corry Pa reports rapid improvement after Ames & Co supplied the pills, urging others to buy Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Williams Grove region hosts excursion sales via Pennsylvania Railroad from stations in Pennsylvania and from Baltimore and other Northern Central Railway points. Tickets run August 19 through August 49, valid for return to starting point by September 2, at reduced rates.
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