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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1912

Page

2

Weather snapshot across cities with varied conditions

Observations record cloudy conditions in New York and Chicago with temperatures around the mid forties to fifties. Albany shows cloudy skies while St Louis and Philadelphia report cloudy weather. Washington and New Orleans note clear to cloudy, with temperatures in the forties to sixties.

Aultey Staten Weether Birrow Tolen New York Albany Chicago St Louis New Orleans Washington Philadelphia

Bayless Paper Plant Sold After Dam Burst

Coudersport Pennsylvania February 19 under federal court order the Bayless Pulp and Paper property was sold at public auction to Henry A Knapp of Scranton for 450000 The sale follows the dam burst at Rept 30 causing deaths and destruction in Austin The under bidder W Du Bois county attorney paid 50000 to cover county tax claims The trustee for a 500000 mortgage from a Morton Mortgage of Binghamton is involved Attorneys for flood victims served notices asserting the mortgage is invalid and that general creditors will challenge the sale They plan to liquify claims and attack the sale legality

Coudersport Scranton FT. Baldwin Austin Henry A. Knapp Bayless Pulp and Paper Company W. Dubois Knapp Wiliam G Binghamton N. Y Winder Notios Bayless Cillown Bayless Corporation

Dupont CEO to Give Fortune to Benefit Delaware

Wilmington February 19 General Coleman Dupont president of Dupont Powder announces he will give away all his fortune to benefit the state. He says one trillion dollars would keep a family well and that after twenty years of work his own rise began at fifteen dollars a month. He plans this using the balance of his ten to twelve million wealth to set a good example for his children.

Wilmington Del Coleman Dupont Dupont, Powder Company Delaware

Big Musical Production at Weber’s Theater in New York

The piece Ali Where Do You Live tops the lineup at Weber’s Theater in New York with a senior run, followed by Fronpa Fresh Farcy in German new to New York. George W Toburt, famed American humorist, promotes a swetty tale and a charming heroine. The French composer Tawny Hoiquer provides the music, and Nina Collins leads the ensemble with William Frigid, backed by tenor George M. Boeied in the cast.

Ali Weber's New York Literary Theater Firet George W. Toburt Wells Joseph M. Weber Wittel Mr. Hobart Tawny Hoiquer Alan Velne Nina Collins Bethel Williaw George M. Boeied

Elks Bazaar Opens New Home Amid Strong Attendance

The Cotry Blks held a highly successful Elks Bazaar celebrating the opening of their new home. The Cine building was filled to capacity with crowds through the weekend. Receipts are estimated between 1000 and 1500 dollars as donated articles sold well.

Cotry Blks Cine Dave Hall

Mrs. Mary A Byers Dead At 16 In Corry

Mrs. Mary A Byers died of apoplexy at her Brook Street home in Corry on Saturday night. She was 16, had lived here 45 years, and her husband died nine weeks ago. Survived by five children Geo of Concord New Hampshire Mrs Clyde Bradt Jamestown New Hampshire Mrs William Deveraux and Miss Alice of Buffalo New Hampshire and Miss Mayme at home. one brother Sobota of Buffalo and sister Mrs Charles Zuhler of this city. She was active in the Methodist church and Home Pride Section Lodge. Funeral services will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Mary Byers Brook Street Byers Corry Geo Concord N. H Clyde Bradt Jamestown William Deveraux Alice Buffalo Mayme Sobota Slater Charles Zuhler Lu Methodist Church Home Pride Section Lodge Plue Grove

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Stands As Standard Remedy

Simple home remedies prove more effective than drugs. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound originated forty years ago from a home-grown recipe by Lydia Pinkham and gained widespread use for female ailments. The text touts its success and global recognition as a standard remedy for women.

Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Funeral of J. C. Wales Held at West Pleasantreal

The funeral for J. C. Wales took place Saturday at 2:30 PM at the residence on West Pleasantreal, with K of P lodge in charge. Pallbearers were Mersra W Ed Marsh George Morris MO Water G A Triskett and D J Leach, all members of the order. Rev J R Rankin D pastor of the Methodist church officiated and burial was in Pine Grove cemetery. Relatives from out of town included Prof D M Thompson of Edinboro and Mr and Mrs Shaffer of Woodoonk and Miss Alma I Wales of Brooklyn New York.

J. C. Wales West Pleasant K of P. Lodge Measra W Ed. Marsh George Morris MO. Water G. A. Triskett D. J. Leach DF Starr J. R. Rankin J. D Methodist Church

Prisoner Faces 825 Fine for Drunkenness, Court Told

In a tense proceeding a defendant protested a fine of 825 for drunkenness while police described detaining the man after an arrest. The judge, identified as Ohteas Wribune, noted the practical difficulties of the case and the taxi ride to the station.

Enleor Ohteas Wribune

Cinderella At Lytle Theater Tonight And Tomorrow

Cinderella features Gnetloy of the Year in photo reel with Mabel. The production costs over thirty thousand dollars with a 9 score and five hundred cast, plus a special after school matinee for children.

Lytle Theater Mabel

Pitney Named for Supreme Court Vacancy

Chancellor Marion Pitney of New Jersey was appointed by President Taft as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Brewer.

Taft Har New Jersey Justice Harlar Marion Pitney Pres Taft States Supreme Court Jus Hee Aerlan

Erie Aviator Breaks Altitude Long Shot Record

Erie pilot Poly 19 FAH Sanit reportedly soared to 11 000 feet and claimed a world altitude record as crowds watched the cantilever bridge at Niagara Falls. Despite engine trouble threatening a second climb, the attempt pushed aviation milestones and spurred plans for future flights.

Erie Poly Wimselt Lincoln Heachey Weashey Sandale Reacher Niagara Eriman Salli Erle Ho Bundt

Titusville Man Cited to Appear in Liquor Case

Meadville February 17 Judge Pra issued a writ to J. B. Mulvey a Titusville hotel proprietor ordering him to appear Monday at 4 00 AM to show cause why his liquor license should not be revoked Subpoenas were issued and given to County Detective Latey to compel witnesses to appear before the court The action follows a complaint by Titusville men alleging Mulvey violated the liquor laws

Meadville Thomas J. Prathet J. B. Mulvey Titusville Latey Lo Tithaville Witnesken Acton Mulfey

Brooks Locomotive workers move to Olean for new jobs

In Dunkirk on February 19 twenty five machinists and boiler makers who had worked at Brooks Locomotive works traveled to Olean New York for employment in the P R shop. Two machinists and four helpers for City shops were hired from among their others. The company instructed agents to unload fresh cars promptly and return them to avoid tax losses due to increased business since early in the year.

OU City Brooks Locomotive Works Dunkirk Mrnday Olean P. R

Winger death noted at Corry Hospital after illness

Rev S E Winger and Rev B Winger are mourned as longtime clergy. Winger died Sunday at 4 40 PM in Corry Hospital after months of illness following a severe surgical operation. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church Wednesday at 4 PM with interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Further obituary sketch to be published later. Piles treatment ad included.

S. E. Winger B. Winger Corry Hospital Heng Methodist Church Pine Grove Cemetery

Spring Suit Trial Offered by Local Hardware Shop

A local hardware store advertises a trial option for spring coats and suits, promising satisfactory work by a set date. The note mentions contact by phone and cites Misa Grace B. Gale in relation to a site near Guignon's hardware.

Misa Grace B. Gale Guignon

In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath Amuse Tonight

Fragmentary notice invites attendance at a late night show at a venue named Amuse featuring Keo John Muniy and two other performers. The garbled text references a benefit or performance tonight with unclear venue specifics and names.

John Vanor

Notice AM butte Owing to D J Sullivan Paid to D J Wickwire

Notice states payment due to D J Sullivan and to be paid to D J Wickwire at the store promptly. The fragment indicates a financial obligation and a recipient change requiring settlement.

Butte D. J. Sullivan D. J. Wickwire

Fender saved Freeman's life in local streetcar incident

Jambatown reports a street car fender saving prank Freeman of Buffalo Street when a bound Falconer struck him near the city line at 700 o'clock last evening. Freeman suffered minor injuries, removed to the hospital, and doctors say the wreck could have been fatal. Motorman Mimneedaugh and others testified the man jumped onto the truck as the car passed.

Freeman Buffalo Street Falconer Ambulynce Mimnebaugh Frésman Nicholy Wuihianen CP. Ornes Dy Nichols Iad

Struck by Car Kills Pedestrian in Erie

The accident occurred on Eighteenth Street near State Street as a northbound car struck Duncan, 30 Glenwood Road, who died at Hamet Hospital from skull fractures. Motorman Lee W. Chapin faced witness Perkons' account that escape was impossible. Conductor Gene Herman transported the injured man to the sidewalk. ambulance sent.

Gene Herman

Reform Work Is Proposed In Warren Pa

Warren Pa Feb 17 There will be an important meeting at the Front Street M B Church Monday evening to decide if evidence Ward claims to show saloons open after 10 and minors served will be lodged with District Attorney Lyons. The drive aims to punish violators and arouse moral concern in Warren.

Warren Reform Fcrcen M. B. Charon Ward Lyons

A Mighty Remedy Promises Health Restore

An ad from N. B. Amen & Co and Thomas Downey of Corry Pa promotes Thompson's Baromna as a guaranteed cure for kidney and blood impurity related ailments. It cites a Dunkirk man who regained health and weight after using the remedy, priced 50 cents to $1.00, with drugsellers selling locally.

N. B. Amen & Co Thomas Downey Corry Thompson Patna Dunktrit

Crowds at Coney for Unott ral Opening

Forty thousand persons attended the ceremonial opening at Coney Island amid bright sunshine and a festive mood. Automobiles and carriages filled streets, while crowds crowded sidewalk areas and transit lines along Surf Avenue and the Bowery.

New York Coney Félund Bowery

Provisional Presidency Emerges in Mexican Context

Fragmentary report notes unrest aroundWere rewritten terms and halls crowded in Austin Texas on February 19. It mentions Emilio Vasquez Gomez tied to a night incident and a tentative move toward a provisional leadership linked to Ganey of Mexico amid unclear details.

Austin Tex Emilio Vasquez Gomez Antonio Ganey Mexico

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Corry Evening Journal Traction Building Center St D. Cojegrove Pavaai Diva -Adyemrinina Locar Norwis Seina Mlulsims Bayless Paper Dupont Elks’ Bazaar Mary A. Byers Cinderella Washington, D. C Erie Aviator Earl Sandt Beacheys John Mulvey P.R. R Fender Saved Sam Jacobson 1 & Co Coons & Spencer Ream’s Grocery First Avenue Coney The Barlow Hardware Co
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