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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
2
A garbled clipping references Abraham Lincoln era and a modern figure named Ex. Lincoln Wedons TMG, noting denials of various actions and a claim of impropriety about media influence in Oil City Pilzaard. The text is incomplete and unclear about context or dates.
Edward Morgan former cashier of the First National Bank left Jamestown Dec 1 missing 14 500 in his accounts. He was arrested in Cleveland and brought to Mayville where Special County Judge Frank Wheeler arraigned him on grand larceny charges and he entered a not guilty plea. Morgan was committed to the county jail for grand jury action with a watch bail offer rejected. Detective Harrison described Morgan as nervous during the transfer from Cleveland to Mayville.
Harrisburg June 21 reports before the State Board of Pardons indicate Kate Howardy of Berks County, imprisoned for over 12 years for murder, may be pardoned. The district attorney urged clemency and officials noted her rehabilitation and care prospects if released, with no opposition voiced at hearing.
A barn and an automobile on the Norton farm near Sinclairville were destroyed by fire. The two story barn with a basement burned completely, with fifteen tons of hay and 200 bushels of oats lost. Ray Norton, who saved the auto, suffered burns to his hands. The cause is unknown and no insurance status is confirmed.
A dubious warning about catarrh ointments containing mercury, warning they harm the body and should only be used on prescription. It promotes Ball's Catarrh Cure from FT Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the safe internal remedy with alarming claims.
A church supper at the Presbyterian airing room features roast pork with apple sauce mashed potatoes and brown gravy served with brown bread and cabbage salad. Desserts include ice cream with a side of cucumber comes 85 cents for ladies and others.
Franklin January term of criminal court opens with five new cases on the docket. The principal case is Nick Vuckovich accused of murdering Moya A Dale. Others include Earl Miller who shot and robbed Harry Schmelsen, and Henry Abner Hamilton charged with jewelry theft. Frank Shepard faces forging charges. Michael O Tracy faces sensational charges as August term recalls proceed.
The Corry Fair and Driving Park Association will hold its annual meeting at the Common Council Rooms in Corry Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening January 28 1914 at eight o clock. All members are requested to be present. W W Morgaridge Secretary 8128
The long running audit dispute centers on whether the county can abolish the county controller position. Attorneys argue the issue touches the constitution and the county's ability to appoint or remove officers. Court action aims to settle whether the county must surrender its books to the auditor with a Monday ruling anticipated.
Dense smoke filled the Weber family home at 1151 Wasi Wh street in Erie. A passerby named L Avelia Melirier forced entry and woke residents saving them from suffocation as fire drove thefamily to the street in their night clothes.
An advertisement-style piece promotes kidney health by cutting meat and using a lemon grape salt concoction. It claims this “Jad Salty” remedy flushes acids, cleanses the blood, and prevents headaches, liver trouble, and bladder issues, urging a ten day course.
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