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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
2
The sixty foot Ajax smokestack toppled today around 1 pm as a strong gale drove the leaning structure. Observers watched it fail and estimate repair costs near 75 to 100 dollars for the stack with additional roof damage to the boiler house.
Mrs Edith Gorton of Warren Ohio died Wednesday at 8 40 p m at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Gorton on Atlantic street The cause was multiple neubjtis She was forty years old born in Corning New York and came to Warren about eighteen years ago She worked as a bookkeeper at the New York Ohio company and was a member of the First M Church and the WGC She is survived by her parents and two brothers Robert of Warren and George of Sidlandpolis Funeral services will be held at the parental home tomorrow at 1 p m with Dr J C Smith officiating
A testimonial from Miss Eliabeth Buyntloper of Patterson New Jersey praises Vinol as a spring tonic. She claims improved strength vigor better sleep and renewed energy after using Vinol a blood enriching tonic touted as a safe spring remedy with a money back offer through C C Barnito Son druggists Corry PA.
An old classified style notice promotes hard bituminous coal for domestic use from Black Briar Hill. It mentions clean pitt cure lamp and another coat product with references to Acme MIE Co and a 10y7 date fragment.
Aviation pioneer Moby Sandt remains missing after a air craft disappeared during a Tuesday night flight over the lake. Hundreds of searchers scoured the lake and surrounding areas yesterday with no sign of the machine or its pilot. Family members urged renewed effort today as weather and water conditions complicate the search.
Keystone Elks plan a large representation at the National Convention of the Elks in Portland Oregon this July. Pennsylvania lodges forecast sending a group of members with trainloads from major cities, aiming for a strong turnout and a notable Elkdom history.
The Titnsville Herald reports discussion of forming a fair association for agricultural exhibitions at McKinney- driving park. Many men signaled intent to invest stock and help launch the organization, with Hon. J. O. McKinney backing the project and ready to contribute land and stock at a fair figure.
Corry resident Peter H. MacDonald died Saturday night from pneumonia complications age 78 He had lived in Corry Cassid Way for many years and was highly respected Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Tuesday at Nome with interment details to follow
Representative P. M. Spear on Saturday urged Josue M. Perrine for Oil City postmaster to succeed W. H. Longwell, who has eight years in office. Perrine would be business manager of the Oil City Derrlak, backed by about two thousand to six hundred voters in the district.
A nineteen year old, A Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson of TOR East Second St, suffered severe injuries at the Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company plant when his arm was crushed and his leg damaged after a belt entanglement. He was rushed to W C A Hospital in an auto ambulance in serious condition with possible amputation and compound fractures. doctors held cautious hope for saving the left arm though the right leg was at risk.
Warren February 25 for the first time perhaps two inquests may be held to determine the death of Mrs Amy Wallace whose body was found between her home and barn Friday night buried in the yard. She was about 68 years of age and wealthy. She lived alone and the theory is heart failure en route to the barn to care for her cows. An inquest was held at Kinzita without notifying Coroner George DeForest of Warren which will probably lead to another inquest by DeForest to establish the exact cause of death. It is believed Mrs Wallace worsened with heart failure on her way from the house to the barn, but the unusual method at Kinzita necessitates the inquiry to be done Monday.
H S Ayers died at his Columbus home Sunday evening about five o clock after a stroke. He was 84 and leaves two daughters Mrs Hol Allen of Warren and Martha Ayers, and Anna Ayers who lived at home. Mrs Ayers passed away three years ago. A prominent Mason he will be funeralized at his Columbus home at 10:30 Wednesday with Mayon Lodge in charge and the Masons meeting at 9 to travel to Columbus.
Corry High suffered a 217 loss to Erie as the Brie team dominated the first half 14 to 11 before Corry narrowed the gap in the second half. Despite a strong late push, Corry could not complete the rally as Oil City HS looms in a matchup this Friday March 1.
Harris Georke Hy of Perry was moved to Auburn prison by Sheriff Bauer after a court pronouncement. He bid farewell to his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Harris and his sister Blagia yenter fay. Attorney J A Walker said an appeal would be filed.
An ad copy claims Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves extreme nervousness in women by strengthening nerves healing inflammation and restoring the female system to a healthy condition. The text warns that nervousness is rarely due to a real illness.
Jay Putnam of Centerville pleads guilty to violating state game laws after being accused of hunting four rabbits with a ferret. Alderman R A Kerr imposes a fine of 100 and costs totaling about 107 dollars.
An excerpt notes weekly Lenten observances on Wednesdays and Fridays at Palm Remiumber and mentions a one day cold cure with laxative Bromine Quinine tablets. The text includes garbled brand references and an address box 26e.
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