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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

8

Life sentence for Whaley at Little Valley

Arthur Whaley of In Isdale aged 53 received a life sentence at Auburn Prison for a larceny in a near check and obtaining an automobile. County authorities noted three prior felonies, including forgery in McKean county in 1919, and that the Western Penitentiary sentence cited was for a $100 theft and shipment. Whaley showed no emotion and watched the court with mild interest.

Little Valley Arthur Whaley Insdale Auburn Coast Thilge Blick Whaley Nea Olean Krieger Western Pennsylvania Sherif McKean County

Falconer Block Fire Damages Wilson Building in Falconer

Jan 12 fire gutted part of the three story Wilson block at West Main and Dow streets in Falconer. About 20 000 dollars in damage occurred as flames forced residents to flee. Chief Wesson D Paplow spotted smoke, awakened two families on the second floor, helped nine others evacuate, then triggered the fire alarm.

Truck Plunges Into Factory On Icy Wake Hill

At 10 30 Tuesday morning a six wheeled truck and trailer from Maran and Son of Buffalo skidded on icy Wake Hill and crashed into the southeast corner of the old Huntley plant in Silvercreek. Damage to the building is estimated at 3500 and the truck at 200. Driver Jack Smith of Buffalo escaped injury after being thrown from the cab. No other vehicles or pedestrians were harmed and no one was injured.

Silvercreek Wake Hill Jack Smith Buffalo N.Y Paith Am Huntley Smith Maran & Son Hirsick

Funeral Services for Thomas Crowe in St Thomas Church

Funeral services for Thomas Crowe, who died in Atlantic City and was brought here, were held at St Thomas Church at 9:90. Rev M E Tracy officiated high mass with Mrs Edward Ainley singing. Afterward the body went to Pine Grove Cemetery for mausoleum interment until burial at St Thomas Cemetery. Bearers listed and out of town attendees from Ohio Pennsylvania Maine Buffalo New York City Meadville Jamestown and Atlantic City attended.

Micmary Thomas Crowe Atlantic City St. Thomas] Church M. E. Tracy Edward Ainley Corry Pine Grove St. Thomas Cemetery Kris Moran J.J. Aight Frank Elsir Charles Tate Martin Costello Harold Det Thomas Sherlac Girard Ohio Fred Pournier Pittsburgh T. Sherry Brie van. Fordyce John Morton John King Meadville

Quaero Club Delivers Talks and Sage Hair Guide

Quaero Club meeting at Mrs. James H Wright's home featured papers on Italy and Mussolini with readings by Mrs. Babbitt and Mrs. Ketner. An article on Gabriela An nungio was read by Miss Sarah Powell. Sage and Sulphur hair remedy ads urged Wyeths Sage Sulphur Compound as a home treatment to darken gray hair.

Quaero Club Italy James H Wright West Smith Street Margheria Taly Babbitt Mussolini Ketner Eaton Gabriela’ Annungio Sarah Powell Umon Garden Wyeth

Sheriff Bond Split Over Premium Payment

Sheriff Thomas Ge Sterrett won a verbal battle with Erie County commissioners who approved paying a $300 premium on his surety bond by a 4 to 1 vote. Commissioner Charles R. Davis opposed, arguing fairness since other offices’ bonds had not been similarly funded. The dispute echoed prior years as Moorhead and Rogan noted premiums had been paid before. Separately, a 20-year-old black man, Edward Robinson, was captured by Policeman Carl Peldt after breaks into Stafford Drug Store on East Sixth Street.

Joseph Y. Moorhead Joseph P Rogan Davis Sam Edward Robinson Erie Carl Peldt Stafford East Sixth Street

Former Aide 10 Baird Held for Embezzlement

David Davies, confidential secretary to former Prohibition Administrator Fredericke Baird, was arrested on embezzlement and concealing government records charges. Reports say he was caught in an incident tied to Schenley Distillery papers cited by the state in a show cause proceeding over its liquor permit.

Pittsbury Jun David Davies Fredericke « Baird Davies Schenley Distillery Company

Bargain Day in Pittsburgh Court

United Press reports Bargain Day returns to clear the docket of police violations. Pleas of guilty are accepted in bulk with 60 defendants released after paying fines. Price list for fines ranged from 25 to 75 dollars, totaling 9 500 dollars. accumulated revenue reported.

Pittsburgh United Press

Pinchot Rejects Charter Applications Across Pennsylvania

Governor Pinchot announced the denial of charter applications by 26 electric companies, citing Public Service Commission order 27 aimed at extending service to prospective customers. He said the measure seeks to broaden electricity access and promote rural electrification in the state.

Pinchot Harrisburg Horkiers Public Service Commission Jaeke Wis Sephus Widring Pamiysycania

Abies Irish Rose Establishes Broadway Run Record

Abie's Irish Rose sets a Broadway record by running for four years and eight months, approaching the world record. The show, a $20,000,000 production, has drawn large audiences and critics note its enduring popularity as the longest on Broadway.

Abie United Press New York Iriny Rose Sphere Amerie London

Sharp quake rattles Manila in United Pro report

A strong earthquake struck Manila during the United Pro event, measured near third intensity by observers. Reports describe shaking affecting participants and onlookers, with details scarce due to fragmented text. Authorities urge caution as tremors ripple through the region.

Thoxine Cure Promises Relief From Night Coughs

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a non-addictive remedy for persistent coughing and inflamed bronchial tubes. It claims relief without dope or harmful drugs and promotes pleasant taste for children. Sold by Ames and other druggists.

Fuanouys Ames Dre

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