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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1912

Page

2

Erie County Democrats Alive Rally for Full Ticket

Local reports from Union City chair Fe McLean indicate Democrats plan to field candidates for all county offices this year. Strong figures from Crawford and Meadville regions are named as potential contenders, with Keystone and Prohibition parties also nominating full slates to boost campaign interest. Republicans may see Samuel B. Hayle as a leading contender, while Wilcox, Hill, and Kincaid are floated as other possibilities.

Pi Jon Union City Fe McLean Master McLean Tinion City Times Olla Huey Congress Crawford B. W. McArthur Frank J. Thomas Meadville McKinney Tinsville Keystone Prohibition Natougland Republicde Assembly Samuel B. Hayle H. A. Wilcox Washington Township Hill North West Blaine Kincaid Corry

L C B A Officers Installed At Meeting In Evening

Mrs Shields installed the L C B A officers: President Mrs Mary A Stevie. Past V Pres Mrs Sabina Marky. 1st Vice Pres Mrs Delia Miller. 2nd Vice Pres Mrs Mary Crowly. Recorder Miss Sarah Shields. Assistant Recorder Mary Mulder sot Fin Lee. Treasurer Miss Catherine Connors. Marshall Mrs Ellen Flannagan. Trustees Mrs Sabina Marks Delia Miller Margaret McCarthy J Maloney Annie Graham. Pianist Miss Myme Downs. Finance Mary Murray Mark Keefe May Lieplein.

W. C. Shields B. A Mary A. Stevie Fin Lee Wilza Morrell Catherine Connors Marshall Ellen Flannagan Sabina Marks Delia Miller Margaret McCarthy J. Maloney Annie Graham Myme Downs Mary Murray Markc Keefe May Lieplein

Poor Directors Organize in County Board Reorganization

Erle and Jan v-ane county poor board reorganized yesterday with few changes to appointments. Re-elected officers include President J. Loesel, Secretary J. I. Leakie, Treasurer P. Reilly and Solicitor Miles R. Nason. Henry Waa rekopolnted, and Mr Henry maton CP tie eetuity home. Corry, Cougard, Hise Wayne and Blaine Kinonid named to positions.

Erle Jan V—Ane Couny Poor Board J. Loesel J. 1. Leakie Teasurer P. Reilly Miles R. Nason Henry Waa Tor Corry Cougard Hise Wayne Blaine Kinonid

Street Car Line Stoppage Delays City Transit

A break in the engine at the power house halted the street car line this forenoon, tying up traffic on the Corry and Columbus route until a replacement part could be mined from Warren. Cars were running again by about eleven o'clock.

Power House Macant- Fhe Nue Corry Columbus Warren

Spent bullet stopped during New Year celebrations

A window pane on Walnut Street shattered as a spent 3 calibre bullet dropped to the floor during New Year festivities. Mrs. Hyk McChire reported the incident and police searched for the shooter while noting the bullet was stopped by the curtain. Taft declares he will fight on despite Roosevelt nomination rumors.

Meadville Padua Hyk. McChire Walnut St Uenihis

Armless wonder left town in vaudeville return

A scrambled report notes Armless Wonder leaving town with plans for vaudeville at the Theatre. Stevan forecasts ten tunes and a one oclock show in the afternoon. In city days, footwear and road gear were exchanged for performances, with a bartering scene tied to a local appearance and a Bijou Theater engagement.

Stevan Tahvary McKeown Union City Iria

Divine Plan of the Ages Lecture by A D Young

A free lecture titled The Divine Plan of the Ages will be delivered by A D Young M D of the International Bible Students Association at the Congregational Church. The talk invites denominational Christians and even skeptics to consider God’s plan and the church’s role in world transformation.

Ollock Triby A. D Young Mi D New York Rte Devine Agis Bible Students’ Association Unjor

Fire Destroys Homes in Mealton Suburb

Kittanning Pa January 2 A fire swept two houses owned by William Heilman in Mealton suburb. Eight or more people fled to the street with no clothing after flames broke out at 7 o'clock. A boiler heater kept burning, revealing the blaze. Heilman rushed to wake residents and help them escape. Adjacent buildings were damaged by flames and smoke.

Kittanning Mealton William Heilman

Jamestown Team Dominates Corry in Local Basketball Tilt

Jamestown boys overpowered Corry in a busy early game as they moved the ball swiftly and kept opponents off balance. Key players Anderson Itiley and Chris Jefferson fed the hot hands, while Crippen shuffled positions to cover gaps. Final scoring credited Carry with multiple baskets, Dowie and Reiley contributing, and the team pressed to extend leads despite Corry’s adjustments.

Jamestown Cory Provei Jowrdotah Crater Corry Ant Weatitie Kostion Bugshaw Anderson, Itiley Chris Jefferson mLonitonens Verlhaysty Kpallon Walt P Siley Piad Gols Hall Rawlerson Christot

Pennsylvania Food Commissioner Foust Named In Pleading

In Mittsburg on January 2 a hill equity suit was filed in Wilrel Court by multiple candy manufacturers against dairy and food commissioner James Foust of Pennsylvania and his agents. A preliminary injunction is sought to halt further prosecutions until court order. The plaintiffs allege Foust and aides run a crusade not to punish violators but to gain notoriety and prepare a bureau for a propaganda campaign pushing inflammatory statements about products sold in Pennsylvania and manufactured locally.

E Mittsburg Hill Equity Alted Suites Wilrel Court James Foust Mennsylvania Ikents Attornese Judes Youne Orr Pousl Iyvini Foust Peneylvania

Disaster narrowly averted on Buffalo division train No 44

The Olean Times reports Sunday danger to engine crew and passengers when nuts on the coupling rods failed, dragging the train into a forty foot embankment near Wales and Holland. wheels stayed on rails, men rescued, embankment cleared. A later pill advertisement mentions Paxo Ointment for piles with money-back guarantee.

Olean Times P.R. R Wales Holland

Food Law Enforcement Targets Adulterators Across Counties

The Pure Food Department reports over 100 prosecutions recently in multiple counties for adulteration of foods offered for sale. Four prosecutions were ordered yesterday for violations including watered vinegar, doctored dairy and meats, and colored spreads. Fines range from 25 to 100 dollars, with proceeds aiding the state livestock and poultry authorities.

Pure Food Department Department Yueh Akeorly Bola

Major Burns Elected At Oil City Meeting

The Oil City gathering elected Major Burns of Bradford to lead as lieutenant colonel after the resignation of Janis Melstalnnes. The convention confirms Burns as senior major in the area with Major Wilcox of Corry and Lieutenants Carlbure and Keeton in attendance.

Tsay TD. Burns Bradford Janis Melstalnnes Hite Charles Ry Snyder Grove Cly Burns Hrice Gamlin

Sale of Seals Fell Off In Oil City Report

A Tuesday report from the Oil City chapter of the American Red Cross Burgers details sales of Christmastide seals totaling 424.90 in Oil City. Merchants added 104. Walex losses recorded. Host office sales reached 97. Majestic theater proceeds from a Rod Cragg film totaled 1. Banks disposed of 114 worth of Little stockers. Nearby towns Franklin 280, Corry 20, Titusville 340 reported sales.

Oil City Amaptern Red Cross Barfery Chrze Christias, Seals OL City Walex Majestic Theater Rod Cragg Franklin Corry Tutuville

Noted Showman Dead at Erie

Jacob Showlen 80 died at Long Branch on New Year’s. Brother-in-law of Dane Rice he spent much time with Dan Hine era circuses and inspired William Showell a famed bareback rider. A Mason for 60 years, he left a wife and one son.

Jacob Showlen Dane Rice Long Branch Secion Pennsylvania Girard Dan Hine William Showell Jn Wagola Swale Masonic Fraternity

Crawford County Teachers Meet in Meadville

Crawford County educators gather in Meadville Pennsylvania for a weekly meeting at the courthouse. Events include morning and afternoon sessions with entertainments, drawing attendees from the city and nearby areas.

County Teachers Gather for Weeklong Meeting

District teachers from across the county converge for a countywide gathering. By Saturday afternoon enrollment topped four hundred with more names added to the roll, signaling strong turnout and full representation of educators for the upcoming week.

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Institutions of the country to attend lectures on their work

A number of national institutions will be present to deliver lectures on their ongoing projects. Representatives will discuss research aims, funding, and potential collaborations with local scholars and students.

Clothiers Notice to Close Stores on January 8th

The undersigned clothiers agree to close our stores at 6280 o clock excepting Saturday morning from January Tutta Apel to 1912 Sam Jacobaon. The following names, Glenn R. Davis and W. A. Stenn, are involved, and the shutdown commences Monday night January 8.

Sam Jacobaon & Gd Glenn R. Davia W. A. Stenn

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