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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
8
Police say a man and wife staged a daytime theft at a Jamestown jewelry store on Second Street stealing guards and trays containing 10 to 15 rings. The suspect, about 40, average height, stout, left the scene with his wife, described as involved in an evening return visit.
A Youngsville home caught fire and was reported under control soon after. Witnesses from the area described alarms sounding at the same time as fire crews responded, with debris and smoke reported near the residence.
A testimonial touts San Cura Ointment as a permanent cure for piles after long suffering. It claims the product also offers San Cura Soap for skin issues and pimples and promotes purchase at drug stores.
Miss Cora Austin 42 died from burns after a gas explosion at 926 Jay Street. Fire officials said a leaky stove filled the room with fumes which ignited a match. Seven residents escaped as windows and doors blew out and the house suffered heavy damage. Miss Austin had recently moved from Ratavia.
The notes indicate pork strong, lard easing, sugar raw steady, coffee futures varied with Rio No 7 spot and Santos No 4 prices. Tallow easy, eggs mixed across regions, and butter firm. Poultry markets show dull to steady demand with turkeys and ducks noted, alongside cheese and butter trends.
The local chapter of the Izaak Walton League holds its regular meeting this evening in the assembly room on the second floor of the Municipal building. Nonmembers interested in joining are invited to attend along with regular members. Special committees for next year will be appointed.
Two elderly brothers died in an automobile collision on the Connellsville Vanderbilt road. Harmon Hay, 82, was killed instantly, and J. Simon Hay, 78, died later at Connellsville Hospital. Edward Hay, 45, suffered minor injuries. Their sister Catherine Simon had been killed in a July crash.
An old advertisement promotes Heet as a pain reliever for rheumatism neuritis and general soreness. It claims rapid heat penetrates joints muscles and nerves to reduce stiffness and swelling and markets the liquid as clean non staining and affordable at 60 cents.
Orson J. Graham longtime Corry and area legal figure will seek the District Attorney nomination in the September 1927 primaries. He announced his candidacy after questions about pursuing the prosecutorial post. Morris Morray also stated intent to run for county treasury in the same race. The incumbent is Atlon Melean.
George Shull and his wife were murdered at Landisburg near Bloomfield. Their daughter Mrs Lester Kell, injured in the attack, may not attend the funeral. State police and officials pursue Paul Sheaffer, former farm hand charged with the murders.
The text states that effective January 1 1927 Germany's control in the il pass transfers to the League of Nations. The Inter-Allied Military Commission will cease, and the League will decide how Germany implements Versailles terms. The move is linked to a conference among England France and Germany and seen as a triumph for German premier Gustav Stresemann.
Bandits robbed a Philadelphia jewelry firm taking about $38 000 in gems and jewelry. The attackers forced the victims to surrender items then fled toward Lancaster Avenue after grabbing a purse and slashing through the street scene. The report names Spinell Simon Zieger and Jacob Cohen among those targeted.
Mrs. Mary Monta a former Corry resident died at her Warren Ohio home this morning at age sixty five. She lived in Corry about sixteen years ago and is survived by five children Armin Guin Mize Charles Irene Morte and Pymeral services and burial will be in Warren tomorrow.
A crowded bus rerouted from Dulux to Revnvlidaville experiences a roof blowout. A passenger mishandles a gun, causing a dangerous scene as the hammer strikes. Several women react anxiously while the driver is questioned about the event.
Borrow from 25 to 900 for furniture or piano purchases with monthly payments listed from 6.54 for 25 dollars to 28.04 for 300 dollars. The confidential loan service promises no endorsements or publicity and will handle applications quickly by phone or mail at the Oil City Pennsylvania office.
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