Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Corry Journal
Twenty years ago notes from the Corry Journal include the Vinegar Hand, an Erie musical group led by Prof Tuttle making its first city appearance aiding the Corry Elks in minstrels. High school basketball defeated Mayville, and Corry Brick and Tile Co won the brick contract for Titusville High School. Jurors listed for the March term of common pleas court include Eugene Brigham and Leo Franz. Cambridge Springs seeks a Second Brigade encampment, and a safe from the former Corry National Bank moved to Corry Metal Furniture Co. Katherine Williams becomes hovikkee and stenographer for Corry Brick and Tile Co. A. D. Young dies at Corry Hospital.
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Vinegar Hand
Erie
Prof
Tuttle
Diractor
Corry Elks
Curry and Vicinity
Commer Pleas Court
Corry
Eugene Brigham
Leo T. Franz
A. Kelsey
Earl Love
Youth Nabbed Here Indicted on Four Counts
Four indictments filed by the Crawford County grand jury against Paul Willis of Muttgavils allege forgery and uttering using the name HL Briggs in Titusville. The jury reported 36 true bills in its February session and will bring Willis and others to trial at the opening court session Monday.
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Paul Willis
Meadville
Crawford County
Mwtgavils
Uniter
Titusville
Willis
HL. Briggs
Not & Tre Dill
Cass
Grand Jury
Williy
Thrill Slayers Go On Trial in February
District Attorney Olu Herbst announced that Alois Schlig 22 and Richard Ting 20 face murder charges in the August 28 Aero gas station holdup in Wesleyville. Attorneys Miles B. Kits, Thomas W. Barber and P Dale Hyner represent the youths as court dates are set for February with possible continuances. William Seud awaits trial February 16 for the murder of George Herman.
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ERS
Fes
G—byn
Contessen Theill-Adayers Goon
Rin
Rely County
Curt
Olu ‘Herbst
James Mussing
Hyerrold
Gus Stalin
Aero Gas
Wesleyvill
Miles B. Kits
Thomas W. Barber
P Dale Hyner
Couel
Alois Schlig
Barber
William Seud
George Herman
Peach Street
Ip Teagan
Scott
Herbst
Schligler
Thei
Bishop's Son Is Acquitted Of Slaying
James Mathew Maxon Jr the son of a Tennessee Episcopal bishop was acquitted of second degree murder in the killing of David Paynter 78 during a rooming house fight after drinking. The jury deliberated three hours and nine minutes. Maxon smiled as verdict announced and thanked jurors and officials. He had come to New York to pursue writing after newspaper work in Chattanooga Dover and New Jersey.
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Tennessee Episcopal
New York
James Mathew Maxon, Jr
Tennessee
David Paynter
Maxon
Paynter
Frmd
Martin Litteton
William B. Moore
Hanied
Chattanot Tenn
Dover
N. J
Dent
Columbia
Evi
Butler in Coast Case Clears Butler of Critics
Philadelphia reports reveal Marine General Smedley Butler cleared by friends of criticism after ordering a court martial for a subordinate over liquor at a party. Admiral Robertson and relations at San Diego are cited as shaping the incident and the broader narrative.
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Marine General
San Diego
Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Butler
Tre C
A. Henry
Dove Late Farm
Ardmore
Emmett H. Tatnull
Haverford
Xander
Williams
San Diego Am
Henry
Tatmall
A. H. Robertson
Teubertson
Sanego
General Butler
Gel
Willams
Brole
Rosertson
Costs of public schools rise faster than pupil growth
A midwestern city finds school expenses over the last 25 years rose four times as fast as pupil numbers. Despite higher standards, health funding, and better equipment, taxpayers wonder if the added cost yields enough learning gains to justify continued liberal funding. It hints a taxpayer rebellion may be near.
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America
Henry Ford’s Rubber Planting in Brazil Markets
Henry Ford faces difficulties in his ambitious rubber project in Brazil Pata where he holds a concession of 6 000 000 hectares. He reports slower clearing and planting than expected as he grapples with nature and logistics.
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Henry Ford
Pata
Brazil
Daily Lessons In English From W L Gordon
Daily English notes discuss word usage misuses pronunciations and spelling. An entry defines automaton as a thing capable of spontaneous motion and cites Boyle as a source. The piece prompts expanding vocabulary by using a word three times.
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W. L. Gordon
Boyle
Answers to LOOK AND LEARN questions
1 Albert Einstein. 2 Louisiana. 3 The Chinese. 4 Wheat. 5 Spain.
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Albert Einstein
Louisiana
Spain
A Problem A Day Riddle From Old Newspaper
A number is reduced by 2 9 then 2 7 of the remainder is subtracted leaving 18 1 3. Solve for the original number given the described reductions and operations.
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Joss
Erie liquor violators plead guilty in U S court
Two Erie men George Heizer and Scott Liminger pleaded guilty before Judge R M Glison in Pittsburgh U S court. Heizer fined 3400 and Liminger 200 with three months in county jail for Liminger. Former tenants refuse to leave as native workers oppose American ideas.
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Pittsburgh
Erie
R. M. Glison
U. S
George Heizer
Scott Liminger
Srie
Heizer
Liminger
Ice County
Ford
Edison
Child's League Meeting Reports Studies and Tea
The Armontmy qneering of the Ghile's Conservation League met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin M Hillberg East Smith Street Thursday evening with fifteen members present. Papers read included Does the Fear of Punishment Prevent Bad Habits by Mrs Clarence Wallace and Opening the Mind of the Child by Mrs Lloyd Stowe. An intelligent test followed refreshments before adjourning to meet in two weeks with Mrs M Howat.
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Ghile's Conservation League
Orrin M. Hillberg
East Smith Street
Clarence Wallace
Lloyd Stowe
Missionary Society Meets at Methodist Church Parlor
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church met in the church parlor with Mrs A Reed in charge. Plans announced for the day of prayer on February 20 and the annual birthday party on Thursday March 5. A tureen dinner will be served and each member invites four guests. Verene Hill performed a heading and piano solo and Elizabeth Damon and Jenet Damon sang a vocal duet. The program closed the afternoon meeting.
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Woman's Tome Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
A. ©. Reed
Verene Hill
Elizebeth
Jenet Damon
Woman Sues City for 25000 Damages in Erie Case
Margaret Faye of 809 Peach Street sues the city of Erie for 25000 in county court claiming a slip on Peach Street between 7th and 7th occurred in sleet. She allegedly fractured a leg and spent 43 days at St. Vincent's Hospital, later needing crutches after release.
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Erie
Triaymimg
Margaret Faye
Peach Street
File
Piatulish
St. Vincent's, Hospital
Historic Bridge Change Hands After Corporate Collapse
The Bronklyn Bridge sank into ownership by Brooklyn and New York City after the Lesin pergate enterprise failed. Brooklyn pays two thirds of the cost and New York one third as the cities assume responsibility for the bridge.
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Bronklyn Bridge
Lesin A
Pergate Enterprise
Brooklyn
New Yorks
Making World Better Quote by John Morley
A clipped quotation notes that the world improves only when people commit to steps that make it better, emphasizing deliberate effort over fate or optimism. The remark attributes moral progress to purposeful action rather than automatic growth. The reader is reminded of duty to contribute.
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John. Morley
Funeral of Mrs Elston
Funeral services for Mrs. Har if Elston were held yesterday afternoon at the family home on East Park Place. The Rev. Ralph Marshall Davis conducted the rites and a large gathering attended. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery with local mourners listed. Out of town guests included Mrs HJ Leslie and several others from Erie Jamestown Warren and Dunkirk.
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Harif Elston
East Park Plage
Ralph Marshall Davis
Church of the Covenant
Erie
Pine Grove
G. F. Brown
Doane
Clifton Howart
E. L. Morrow
Alexander
Arthur Colegrave
Ralph Waidley
H. B. Hoyt
Jamestown
Frank Russell
Warren
Clyde Weir
Dunkirk
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Mayville High
Thé
Corry Brick
Yue Conpany
Cambridge Springs
Corry National Banke
Imperial Hotel
The
Corry Metal Purniture Co
War Love
Katherine Williams
Corry Brick and Tile Co
A. D. Young
Corry Hospital
Thrill Slayers
Clear Butler
New Jersey
Will
Will Rogers
Rogers
Barcelona
Child's League
Missionary Society
ALS
I. Saas Asi P
Siti Shldby DI
Dhuggists Seine
Mrs. Elston
Pine Grove Cemetery
Joan Crawford
Rex
Chapin
Joncare’s
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Brownell Shoe CO
Model Dairy CO
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