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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

7

Death of Woodsman Shrouded in Mystery Near Cherry Grove

Warren, Feb. 12. After two days of inquiry authorities pursue the death of James Donough at Mrs. Kate McKenzie home in Cherry Grove Township between Vandergrift Corners and Hermit Springs. Coroner Ed Lowrey empanels a jury and views the body. an inquest time will be set. The jury includes Ray Bysinger, Frank Witz, J H Berger, Ray Niver, Chas Schwing, and Jesse G. Smith of Warren. Donough was found Saturday in Mrs. McKenzie’s shanty with a fatal head wound from a Remington rifle. Neighbors Mrs. Mokena and her 14-year-old son Rodrick say Donough drove them away, threatening to kill them and shoot himself. Conflicting stories prompt sheriff and coroner to gather more evidence. Mr and Mrs McKenzie and her two sons face charges of receiving stolen goods.

Mokena Rodrick Simon Allaire Donough Sutsindig

Change in Motor Code Proposed Continues Page One

The article discusses proposed changes to the motor code focusing on legible license tags and disputes over Pennsylvania code terms. It notes the code does not cover motor license funds and that separate measures will be introduced soon. The Rev Wit His, pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church, is mentioned in connection with a visit today on church business.

Wit. His St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Sherman Runaway Incidents Strain Local Safety

Sherman scene records two recent runaways in under a week. On Railroad street H Hinerman was struck by another car driven by Harry Younis to avoid collision with his sled team. Sleigh and eggs broken. no injuries. The second incident on Mal Street involved Leslie Culhoun’s team dragging his sister Margaret before crashing into a parked car, tearing a wheel. Margaret escaped unharmed.

Sherman Sherman Haw H. Hinerman Lawn Railroad Street Hugh Howe Ahry Younis Hinermanswain Young Hinerman Homer Rater Hserman Lesey Culhoum Milcolm Hey Margaret George Gibbs Miss Margaret

Grange News of Interest Presents Plans and Events

The Grange held a February meeting with a full agenda including conferment of third and fourth degrees, drill work, and a program featuring recitations, debates, music, and a youth performance. A future meeting is scheduled for January 1 with a roll call and plans for shows and activities led by members such as Mrs Whitney and Mr Otte Falkenbure.

Novarm Grange Afrs Whitney Valuntine Millidar Brown Harley McCray Armstrong Swarm Swarm, Wisirmptive; Brother Roe Manius, Exhtler Wiltney Ta Horth Eget Athen Otte Falkenbure Kaiwen “Amond Nthe Paige Giyrtiimys Coluints Bolle VanTasse Howard Varr Dassel Talia Hea Catherine VanTassel Liat Willian

Advocates One Attorney In Erie County Offices

Rollo McGray county treasurer filed a petition with county commissioners seeking a unified solicitor for all county offices. He lacks an attorney, and others desire appointment. Suggested salary about 4000 dollars to serve every courthouse office. current solicitors include Harold Mook Clarence Bryan Bayard Royer and Thomas G. Sterrett.

CO. Erie Rollo McGray McCray Mechiy Harold Fy Mook Clarence Bryan Harvey, Willis Cantrolier Bayard Royer Fxndine Ie Tegar Shrer i Thomas G. Sterrett

Townships Seek Right to Raise Taxes in Allegheny County

Turbe township petitions to increase tax millage from 2 to 6 mills for road and bridge upgrades. McKean Fairview and Washington townships seek boosts from 10 to 19 and 10 to 12 mills respectively to fund necessary improvements. Judge set Feb 25 hearing. several townships preparing similar requests across the county.

Wain Turbe Fri Wm. 2 Hirt McKean Asia McKean County Fairview Washington Township Waterford Tewnship

Water quality and Antarctic tasting myths

A fragmented note discusses water clarity and purity and mocks myths about Arctic and Antarctic minerals. It hints that taste and salt balance affect perceived cleanliness, with a skeptical tone toward sensational claims about icy waters.

Local notes from Sparta and Vicinity Sparta Feb 11

In Spartansburg Glenn Burton and family moved to Meadville and spent the day with Herbert Burton's family. Mrs Burton, recently operated for nippondhitis, is improving. A crash near Centerville wrecked the Burton Ford, with no injuries. Other items note social calls, grip illness, a Pittsburg business trip, and milk records.

Spartansburg Glenn Burton Neil Clair Meadville Lme Herbert Burton Spencer Hospital Leip Centerville Burton Saunders R. V. Shreve Jast M Is DeLeo Reesink Corry

Fugitives Nabbed at Erie After Credit Fraud Charge

Bisung wen 12 and Edward G. Curley 41 were arrested in Erie on charges of passing worthless checks. Rochester police had requested Curley's arrest, with intentions to charge him there if he remained in the city. The report notes Curley’s Erie restaurant check and planned transfer to Rochester. The piece also mentions a large organized group and a separate social visit by Cory residents.

Bisung Wen Edward G. Curley Ayhe Rochester Curley Hitie Erie

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