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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
2
The City Engineer is actively pursuing a complete new set of block maps for Corry. The work aims to record every piece of property, reveal unassessed areas, and resolve numerous overlap disputes among adjoining deeds. About thirty block maps are completed so far, showing detailed plots and ownership outlines.
The Journal editorial calls for Corry residents to support local businesses to grow the town’s economy. It praises Corry shops for strong stock, favorable prices, and holiday appeal, urging shoppers to favor Corry stores to keep money circulating at home.
The Corry Brick and Tile Company received an order to supply high grade brick for the Meadville Armory. The state project will require several carloads of Corry block. This marks the fourth state armory built with the Corry brick. The plant operates long hours daily and has orders secured for months ahead.
A reward of 100 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties in a Spring Creek robbery. The heist involved about 4800 worth of stock lent by Morton, the Spring Creek Aide, and Murman. Residents suspect parties in the area, and the reward may prompt new leads.
Mrs Dillingham and others investigating the Joweley rabchery at Beebe farm last week have strong clues to the thief's identity. A notice is printed in today's paper allowing a certain time for returns with no questions asked after which prosecution will follow. The county detective has been at work on the cases.
Chief Stevens and Osicer Spencer captured a suspect identified as ONeill, also known as Woodard, in Jamestown. The man, wanted for grand larceny, was escorted to Erie while a bondsman expressed relief as authorities prepared for the morning transfer. The arrest followed descriptions provided by Jamestown authorities.
The City Assessors Messrs rang Maton and Street completed their canvass and filed the books at the city building. Total assessed valuation will be known after the Board of Appeals meets early in January. The assessors believe the valuations are very equitable after a careful canvass.
Classified request seeking knitting silk or wool for men women and children hose and mittens. Includes children's mittens and notes a contact at Gale Tanka address S14 Hyelid atr oat.
The Union Telephone Company completed its toll line improvements between Corry and Brie and will deploy crews early Monday to upgrade lines to Warren. After three weeks, the company will focus on local work to finish the plant. Existing work here is nearly done and exchange readiness is anticipated soon. The improvements have not yet boosted business significantly.
Varry Aver sys Corry tooks gold tobin after his absence of several months at Silver City. No MM Aver arrived home Wednesday afternoon, and brings good news regarding the other two members of the Corry colony at the sanatorian Capt. Mr. Webb's health has proved poorly since his arrival at the institution and Charles Lambing has gained in weight and its general condition improves. Mr Auer has gained in weight and his health improves and he will soon be actively engaged in business here as visual, although during his absence his extensive insurance business had been longed after most virtually to Miss Chen.
Eilis Harvey directs eight workers as they hasten completion of fourteen inch concrete foundations for the new Keleher flock. Forms are up four feet high and about half the foundation is in place. A right of way through Barlow Haya ware Company yard provides drainage and will serve as the sewer outlet for the structure.
Corry Hospital reports most fever patients have recovered this week with several discharged. Three were sent home Wednesday and Brin the Week notes two or three more have recovered. Union City authorities say the epidemic is broken up with no new cases for some time. source traced to well water used by the stricken, not in the borough supply.
The Rich Cance Cure on West Washington street discharged three more patients Wednesday and eight cases have been discharged in the last two weeks. Three applied early this week for the cancer treatment and two more were admitted yesterday. Most patients come from nearby counties though some arrive from farther. Dr Richnow has fifteen patients in his care at the sanatorium.
The Presbyterian ladies will pack the missionary box in the church parlor Saturday at noon. Contributions should be delivered by that time.
The Senora plans travel to Washington and seeks a ticket purchase for the Swiss Bell Ringers ensemble. Details on dates or venue are unclear in the fragment.
Major John O. Mallory of the U S Army resident in Aiken S C leaped from a ninth floor window at the Manhattan Hotel Chicago this morning. He had checked in several days prior and appeared in good health. He fell to the paved court below and was found with multiple injuries.
Five mill workers die when boilers in the power house blow up at Wilsondale. The scene left several families without support as reports say the boilers had long been considered unsafe.
United Press dispatch from Logansport Indiana states Mrs. 15knit- Long was sentenced to a two to twenty-one year indeterminate term at the Widnapolis Woman's Reformatory for the murder of Mary Copple. The defense claimed planning statements by Copple workwomen were misrepresented.
Notice from Mrs Viola Dillingham warning that the party who took the Wousy and valuables from her room will be confronted immediately. She states no questions will be asked and threatens prosecution if terms are not met.
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