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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1912
Page
2
Erie January report details a masked assailant in a long black cloak attacking James Hesterline near the county almshouse, taking $80. Police investigation follows as a second mysterious woman case links to a snow disappearance, with the suspect described as hooded and wearing a white muffler, later deemed a hooded man.
Warren resident Brecht, aiding his father in law hauling a large load, narrowly escaped death when a cant hole slipped on a steep embankment. He was struck on the forehead, fell unconscious, and was carried to Dr. Carr's office where the wound was stitched after he regained consciousness.
William Brown continues pursuit of a check manipulator who swindled Brie yesterday. Identified clues point to the crook, with an arrest likely soon. The same method as a prior case in the city two months ago involved a delivery order for change on a $10 bill and a bad cheque.
A three part Irish classic drama will be shown at the Arnuses on Friday after noon and evening. The choir of St. Thomas Church performs with a running time over one hour. Admission is 10 cents. Show times are 2, 3, 4 p m in the afternoon and 7, 8, 9, 10 p m in the evening. 2016.
Five killed and many injured in a head-on crash involving B&O and Pittsburg and Lake Erie trains near New Castle. Names of dead include James Gannon and Frank Cunningham. injured include clerk William Carnahan and conductor James L. Billig. Debris ignited after impact. one train believed misaligned at a switch.
January 15 reports say prominent witnesses and many city police helped arrest and convict Hull Knawalgl and Prank Wie Heeks for the June 40 hold up near Five Mile Curve. About ten claimants expected to share a $1,000 U.S. reward, to be decided in Washington. The two prisoners received 35 year sentences at Fort Leavenworth. rumors of prior wounds were denied by the physician.
Warren Pa January 13 A red letter day marks the Knights Templar conclave in Warren Commandery. Eminent Grand Commander Herman Jinker and officers led a visiting delegation from Pittsburgh and other towns. The session opened at 4 pm with the conferral of the ten Cross and Crown. A banquet followed under Warren Chapter supervision and the Triple De Broo ceremony was scheduled to reopen the conclave later.
William Roudebush of Coon's Corners was found with both hands nose and feet frozen after falling from a sleigh in a snowbank on his way home from Meadville. He was taken to Dr Mosler for treatment and remains in serious condition though improving. Neighbors summoned help after it became clear he could not move.
Seventeen Oil City men who were swindled by J Wells Lee the man with the mustache held a meeting to plan reclaiming funds. They discussed the Cotulla Texas scheme and decided to form a committee to bring Lee back from Chicago. Officials say court action would cost at least $200 and no one has started proceedings yet.
The marriage of Sorenson and Gregory was performed at the United Brethren church in Pahoa by Reverend Martin with Olle Sorenson and Opal B. H. Gregory as the couple. After the ceremony they departed on a westbound train for a brief honeymoon and will reside in the city, with friends offering congratulations.
An old advertisement promotes a dubious cold cure claiming one day relief with laxative ingredients. It markets Quining tablets and Grove’s Atena Mine boxes, urging purchase despite questionable efficacy and no verified medical backing.
An explosion of gas in a sewer near Warren, Tan, threatened the Clarendon refinery of the Tennessee Refining Company with destruction. About 150 barrels of denatured product were involved. firefighters battled the blaze, keeping the flames from the stills and other units. Damage estimated at $1,000, insured.
An aged advertisement promotes a 26 cent jar of M20 ot N Fr Anus Up claiming rub-on relief for soreness burning tenderness and tingling with a money back guarantee. It touts products for corns bunions and chapped skin and lists an Rochester address for ordering.
A damaged clipping records a terse exchange about parenting and child development. The dialogue suggests adults discuss how children change as they age, with one remark about oats and concern for the future outcomes. The source is a casual wartime era style exchange with unclear attribution.
In a Sunday service at the United Hanielical Church, several children were overcome by gas from a furnace and fumes in the jailinary room. The incident occurred just before the sermon, with quick action by volunteers restoring the children. All had recovered after treatment, though one child reported a headache.
A policeman in Ashtabula Ohio was sprayed with ammonia by a stranger during a suspected break in. The officer fired at the assailant after being blinded, but the man escaped. Local authorities found signs of the attempted burglary in the nearby writing-store area.
Market ad proclaims top grade western beef and fresh fish daily. Claims no cows or bulls and promises variety from native and cheaper grades for buyers.
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