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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
2
In memory of Lincoln Laak the loyal leader long ago, the poem recalls his blue uniform heroism and the cause he upheld. It urges readers to pledge anew with grief and resolve, honoring the fallen chief who guided the path of memory and purpose.
A Holt Telephone Company lineman named Van Cine fell about fifty feet while working on Apple on Mrat avenue this forenoon. He sustained injuries including a fractured line and other bruises, with recovery expected to take some time. Additionally, Columbus H.S. seniors juniors and sophomores surprised Clare Armitage and Irene Jones at Maple Lawn Saturday evening, with a chaperoned Lyric Show at Elks Bazaar and theater plans noted.
Harrisburg February 10 The fired warden I W Cresswell responded to his dismissal as chief warden for eight and a half years asserting that Commissioner Buller Governor Tener and Meehan misused authority to abolish the office. He charged that actions against Spruce Creek Crawford county hatcheries and other sites were political moves by Meehan and others and vowed to meet critics before the end of the term.
In Union City on Feb 11 Dora Knapp was stabbed by her husband John Harrie a concrete worker aged about 80 after a long dispute. Harrie drank prior to the attack and fled the scene as police arrived, later restrained and questioned regarding the violent incident and liquor trade tensions in the town.
Reports say smallpox cases rise in Pittsburg area and North Hexsomer Unity and Campbell. Dessemer Railroad quarantine may halt trains as shops in Begseuer North Nessemer vaccinate workers. A mechanic there contracted infection. fear spread could shut down more shops and block departures.
The Erie Dispatch reports councils may receive a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners about the fire hazard from the Alanue Refining Company tanks at Sixteenth and French Streets. City commissioners favor moving the tanks to prevent disaster. Mill Creek property owners and Henry Mayer join residents in protesting, fearing flood and fire if tanks fail, with others listing long-standing concerns.
An old advertisement urges keeping HYOMEI on hand for child croup with a hygienic steam method. It claims immediate doctor contact, hot water inhalation, and says a fifty cent bottle is sold by N. F. Ames & Co. The copy notes HYOMEI is made from Australian tocalypus and antiseptics and offers money back if unsatisfactory.
Members gathered at the Club Rooms to honor late Brother John Ma loney. W H Curty and Grind Knight presided, with Palm Cafe hosting a meal of hot roast beef sandwiches and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, plus milk.
Classified note proclaims the K R T 25 horsepower touring car fully equipped priced at 900 dollars. The fragment touts the model as the best value for money based on experience, with a sales emphasis on direct comparison and practicality.
Erletrain No 4 struck 24 year old baker Tenry Hak er a galvanizer at Erletraitroad shops near Carrall about four miles southeast of Salamanca He was thrown into a ditch after a locomotive projection struck his back and caused fatal head injuries Coroner Martin noted the death and the body was moved to Water Street home He left behind two sisters and a mother who had died weeks earlier.
The Journal May reports the death of W. W. Brown at his Buffalo home on January 26 at age 70. A former Corry resident, he lived in Corry until 1878 and owned the bending works at the K. P. L. factory site. He also ran a grocery on First Avenue and was father of Jay Brown of Starke, Florida.
The vendors sold the Dowthems Market to James Hassett and call all indebted persons to settle balances at the whorecard mittet office. Any one with claim or debt should present them for payment and settlement. Alloy Shith and Bon.
A weekend notice in The Warren Mirrors reports a temporary halt on nickel-in-the-slot gambling machines ordered by Burgess Eat. Operators expect a quick restart within days as the manufacturers, capitalized at 1 million dollars and selling hundreds of thousands of units, challenge the ruling and pursue a test case to settle legality. The piece notes moral concerns about enticing youths to spend more, while many operators plan to resume despite the law.
Ripley New York February 10 A 15 year old boy Roucoe Neilly was sent to the Elmira Reformatory by the judge after he rolled a large stump onto Lake Shore Railroad tracks delaying the Knickerbocker Express for nearly a mile. He claimed it was done for fun and did not realize the potential wreck.
An advertisement claims Palnozone provides instant relief for sudden pain with external and internal action. It touts superiority over competitors by relieving sprains toothache earache and many pains and mentions a 600 family size and trial bottle from Thos Downey.
An unclear fragment references events of the world and colored time for Fo. The readable portions suggest a nocturnal or ritual scene with symbolic imagery. No concrete people or organizations are identifiable in the legible text.
Harrinburg February 10 The commission named Trane an employer's liability body for Pennsylvania workers compensation acts adapted to European and American industries will organize without delay The body will have two lawvers and two employers and will study to report to the General Assembly meeting in January The Governor will oversee and take personal interest in the work
A fragmented cafe menu lists a 10 cent luncheon with soup hot roast beef sandwich mashed potatoes and brown gravy plus tea and other items. The readable text appears to be a station listing from a local restaurant menu.
Charles Olskey, 63, a North Warren stone mason, shot himself in the chest with a revolver news of his chronic lung disease and declining health. He had a history of mental distress from years of illness, and neighbors report he acted after seeking relief from pain. He died at the scene. Dr. J. Cowden arrived to confirm death.
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