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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1930
Page
8
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a voyage to Omees, a quarantine station, and the figure of Sir Richard Tanshaw. The narrator, entangled with memory and guilt, reflects on Fellows, a foreign speculator, and a perilous possibility tied to a leper escape. The tone mirrors a late 19th century memoir of obsession and danger.
A fragment from Chapter IV describes a narrator's late attempt to finish a tense journey. A torch flickers as a crew moves through a dim riverbank scene amid mangroves while sounds of a distant ship ride echo. The narrator resolves to seek Linssott to uncover the affair and its motives.
Measles topped the year’s communicable diseases with 220 cases under quarantine in the city, according to Health Officer M R Tipton’s annual report to City Council. Chickenpox followed with 82 cases and other illnesses listed include meningitis erysipelas tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
City Council reorganization for year one reviewed December balances for Westley and month transactions. Annual reports for Fire Chief Andrew Paulson and Police Health Officer Milton R. Tipton noted as printed. Complaints about walk on Pennsylvania Avenue near Model Dairy prompted referral to Streets Superintendent for investigation. District Sanitary Water Board inquiry on city sewage plant appropriation referred to Finance Superintendent. Adjournment followed.
Paul Sukopehole, a Columbus Township resident born in Austria, died Sunday morning at 10:45 in Corry Hospital where he had been a patient since September 13. He had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Preston in Columbus, Pa., for eight years. He was 64. Burial will be in Pie Grove Cemetery.
Severe coughing spells are described as quickly ended by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The formula combines pine tar, honey, and other cough healing ingredients for direct contact with throat surfaces, soothing and coating to stop tickling, hoarseness, and bronchial coughs. The ad notes mild laxative effect and claims rapid, dependable relief without opiates or chloroform, urging readers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar.
City police logged a total of 316 arrests in 1929, with fines reaching a new high of over 2400 dollars. Chief Milton R. Tipton presented the findings at the reorganization meeting, noting drunkenness, larceny, assault and battery, and other offenses. Eight stolen autos were recovered as the department aided other cities, counties, and the state police.
Mayor Cassius L Alexander opens with a call for honesty and optimism for Garry's future. He envisions new highways, incoming businesses, and industrial gains early this year, urging charity, faith, and civility while inviting cooperation for a sound city plan.
Mrs Mary Cronin widow of Jama Cronin died at her home in Elgin Pa Sunday morning after an extended illness She was seventy two and had lived in Elgin for years Survived by sons James and Dennis Cronin in West Virginia Charles Cronin McKees Rocks Pa William A Cronin Emmett Cronin and a daughter Nora at home Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 at St Therese church Union City with burial in Union City Pastor Rev T A Cantlin ill, Rev Francis Graves to officiate Grain mill fire at Crockett plant Frederickstown Pa caused over 50000 in damage Beaver Falls Pa Becomes third class city joining with College Hill borough population about 20000
The Home Department of the Corry Woman's Club invites members to an open house Tuesday at 8 pm at the club home on Mott Street. Mrs. F. C. Howard and Mrs. Frank Manwarren, chairmen, are arranging an attractive program. All members are urged to attend.
Seventeen year old Allan Schumm, a university hopeful, allegedly shot his father William Schumm and wounded his mother Mrs. Jayette Schumm after a family argument at their St. Louis home. Police reports say he returned late from a party and fired as his parents confronted him. the son then called a friend to confess.
Funeral services for memory of Mrs upbrema Dunham, a resident of Columbus, who died at Wayffen, were held from the home of the deceased’s daughter Mrs W A Smith in Columbus yesterday afternoon. Rev L J Bighmey of Youngsville, former pastor of the Columbus Community Church, presided. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery, with bearers Vern Sili ishbauren Smith, her Dunham and Ralph Holden.
Governors Smith and Coolidge chaired a meeting with Rosenwald to discuss Hubert fortune grants. They noted a vast charity network funding capital projects, not running costs, and reported 80 plus applications reviewed for roughly a fraction of the available funds. The effort highlighted the era’s philanthropy and governance of large endowments.
Franklin Pa January 6 officials announce a merger of American Oil Works Lowesville and Pennsylvania Refining Karns City Butler County effective immediately forming the Pennsylvania Refining Company with assets of 4 million dollars and daily crude capacity of 3200 barrels. Governor remarks and praise from Coplidge and Hosenwald noted.
A joint Episcopal weekly program draws a large city audience as Rev. Lyle D leads a service focusing on church unity. Speakers from St. Pauls and other local congregations outline ongoing efforts and invite public participation through the week of events, stressing cooperation among churches.
In Washington Baldwin of New York faced questions as a Senate committee reviewed payments by lobbyists totaling 2500 to favor certain papers and magazines. The testifying witness cited influence on tariff policy and listed associations and churches connected to the press as players. Baldwin later paid 1500 and a 1000 dollar fine.
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