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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
2
The January 7 edition promotes a Noautiful Pictorial Review Art Calendar and an eight page fashion booklet from the Pictorial Review. Taft issues an executive order barring rural voters from pernicious political activity and dismissing officials who oppose the Republican Machine. debate over postmasters’ political duties follows.
In a reported statute the people enact a law offering a pension from four to ten dollars monthly per child to every widow with dependent children. The aim is to keep the family home intact and avoid orphanages, allowing mothers to raise their children at a cost similar to ordinary care. Each state should follow the Tennessee law to protect poor homes where the father is gone.
A small blaze at the Barldough blacksmith shop burned a roof hole and caused widespread worry in the town. Neighbors warn of danger if flames spread to other businesses, while the extinguisher was promptly raised and the alarm was sounded as a general alert.
Mrs. Orindy Pardee Pain died at age 73 at her daughter’s home on West Pleasants Street. Born Orinda Gates in Hington New York September 28 1838 she married John Pardee in 1854 and moved to Corry in 1864. She later married Joseph A Pain founder of the Corry Daily Leader and Weekly Telegraph and ran a millinery business. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Yearsley a grandson and a large family. Funeral services will be held at her residence Sunday afternoon and her remains will be shipped Monday to Billington New York for burial.
Warren sent to Harrisburg New York and Philadelphia to assist the case. D. UL Avird will stay with Attorney Scarlett and review papers to ensure readiness for the Supreme Court appearance.
In Falconer on January 4 the police chief addressed several village stores for displaying signs that violated state gambling laws. Customers paid sums and received boxes of six snakes as prizes, leading authorities to seize the signs and remove the gambling materials from the shops.
Local advertisements stress grip fears not the disease itself, highlighting dangerous complications like pleurisy and pneumonia. A testimonial from Mrs C L Edwards of Long Branch praises Vinol cod liver and iron for restoring strength after a severe grip and persistent cough. C O Babbitt & Bon, Corry Pa, backs the product with a guarantee.
Congressman Norris of Nebraska introduces a measure to place every Post Office Department employee under civil service. He argues the department is a large political machine and that a Republican convention would favor second class postmasters. The plan would transfer staff and fix salaries, claiming substantial savings while reducing postmaster salaries in major cities. The bill awaits action by the House with possible Senate consideration.
A man identified as Vesrs or VieRtay was struck by a train while working near Corydon and died after being removed to Olean hospital. The incident injured his left shoulder and wrist and crushed his right leg. authorities notified his brothers in Erte and Warren, and the body was brought to this city.
Authorities pursue a full inquiry into the death of McLaughlin who collapsed after a fall and concussion, with police and county detectives examining circumstances and relatives pressing for answers. Neighbors report witnessing the incident. officials caution details pending autopsy and investigation findings.
Franklin reports that health officials suspect water supply as the typhoid cause in the city. Dr Charles H Frown states that water infection is probable while more water is drawn from French Creek. Citizens are urged to boil water for drinking due to danger of typhoid germs in Mainshire Creek water.
Warren January 4 Arghment Court heard the petition of Corydon residents alleging fraud in the election of Commissioner with a one vote margin. Judge Hinckley presided and adjourned the session at six with evidence still to be completed. The petition seeks a reversal of returns and Kennedy’s installation. Attorneys Lindsey and Bordwell argued a tax money question. Witnesses were examined and more testimony expected tomorrow night.
The annual poultry show organized by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Poultry Association drew strong crowds and featured many high quality birds. Exhibitors praised the competition and plan to move birds to Buffalo where thousands more will be shown, highlighting the event’s success and the association’s influence.
A party of students from Pennsylvania State College will be taken to woods owned by the Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company for practical forestry study. The program aims to teach Woodsmen methods through regular commercial work and is expected to be highly beneficial to the students. The Sheffield Glass Bottle Company began a fire in their idle plant to replace a previous ruin, and workers must wait days more until glass can be produced after melting at high temperatures. Work on the disabled plant continues as management strives to fulfill accumulated orders.
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted laxative used by thousands of families. It emphasizes no-grain formula and digestive benefits, urging readers to try a free trial bottle before buying. The message cites testimonials from mothers and professionals and promotes direct purchase terms.
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