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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
3
A fragment from a 7 meter section hints at a discussion of ire and ripe indicators. The readable text suggests a regional article note about local sentiment and possible timing. No clear names dates or places emerge from the fragment.
Warren Pa February 9. Bart Whiton a popular young man died after being overcome by gasoline fumes at the Conayaugo refinery tank car. He fell into the tank while unloading and despite resuscitation efforts and medical exam, the coroner ruled death accidental. He was unmarried, survived by parents and siblings.
The remains will be returned to the home of his parents five miles from Tionesta, with funeral services planned Saturday. Whitton, 24, had worked at the refinery five years and belonged to the Conewango Aerie of Bagios.
Henry Betts of Buffalo inspected a sunk crib by Taylor & Company dock contractors in Dunkirk. A hole was cut in the ice and the diver descended to eighteen feet to follow the 200 by 20 foot crib. A long hose was needed for the inspection.
An old remedy promotes Hamburg Brust Tei as a cheap vegetable tea. Drink a teaspoon in boiling water, sieved, any time to break a cold and purge congestion. Claimed to open pores and drive cold from the system, with mild laxative effect and simple preparation.
An ad touts a 35 cent bottle of St Tacoba Oil for backache and lumbago. It claims quick soothing penetration into the pain, ending misery and stiffness, with no harm. Readily available at drug stores, it promises dramatic relief in moments.
Two accidental shootings occurred within minutes at the homes of Lawrence and VanAlstyne. A three year old boy died instantly after a loaded revolver in a drawer discharged while a four year old watched. The other incident wounded a father and his son when a .22 revolver discharged, the father injured in the left ankle and the son sustaining a hand wound. both were treated and the son expected to recover.
A dated remedy touts taking four ounces of Rad Salts to cleanse kidneys and ease back pain and bladder issues. It promotes a lemon lithia blend called Thin famous Silts, claims to flush clogs, soothe irritation, and prevent complications. The ad cites local chiropractor Andrew S McKelvey of Corry Pennsylvania as a sponsor and distributor.
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