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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
2
On Monday night the Warren council rejected a proposition to buy an auto fire truck citing lack of funds. A plan to buy on notes also failed. The council will send committees to Corry to learn how to proceed without funds. No journal edition will be published tomorrow July 4.
Hoyoph Clark ten year old son of Mr and Mrs James Clark of 7 Rockland avenue sustained eye and facial burns when a loaded toy cannon exploded while he and peers played on Jerome avenue hillside. He wore a cigarette in his mouth and temporary blindness followed. Dr Glenn assisted, then the boy was taken to Dr W J Fredericks for eye treatment.
Arrangements completed for the open ing of the Democratic state campaign in Scranton on September 21 when candidates for state offices are to be formally notified of their nomination. Conference between Scranton leaders and State Chairman George W. Guthrie concluded with hopes for attendance from Presidential and vice presidential candidates after the national convention.
The post office observes tomorrow July 4 with one city carrier delivery trip at 7 45 am covering routes. Office hours are 9:00 to 10:00 am for business and mail pickup at the carrier’s window. No evening mail. Stamp window opens 7 to 8 pm. Rural carriers are not required to make a trip.
Baptist Sunday School picnic set for Ober's Grove tomorrow with teams gathering along Columbus Avenue to carpool or ride the trolley to the grove. Attendees urged to take the 9:20 car and join the event with cream ice served at the grove.
A local grower advertises 100 000 cabbage plants in early varieties. Special untoa on Yorks quantities available through W. C. Rows at 875 Haat Warne Street or at the roe.
Miss Jennie McCray hosted a rural barn dance at her parents Stewarts area home. Upwards of a score of autos carried guests to the elaborate country event with Japanese lanterns bunting and evergreens. An orchestra led the music and buffet luncheon followed as the party dispersed about one oclock.
The Old City Derrick reports patrons of the Salamanca branch of the PRKH along the Buffalo division note heavy frost on Monday night July 1 from Olean to Buffalo. The 60 mile square area saw corn potatoes beans cukumbers and tomatoes frozen to the ground. Trainmen and residents describe the unusual weather as a full freeze.
From the Erie Dispatch Dr B Kibler of Corry operated on James Wilkins son of William Wiling a Navy sailor aboard the Panther. A splintered skull fragment pressed on the brain and was removed restoring health though epileptic spells had troubled him since a ball game accident four years prior. The patient recovered well and has had no headaches since. The report notes Wilkins is brother in law to Mrs Fred Barabaugh of Corry and was at her South Center Street home when operated.
Corry doctor John G Rich proprietor of the Rich Cancer Cure was bound over to criminal court on a charge of practicing medicine and surgeries without license. Hearing lasted nearly two hours with Commonwealth testimony that he treated patients for cancer and diagnosed cases. A letter from the state Medical Bureau secretary was offered. defense fought its acceptance. Principal witness Dr Lininges said Rich prescribed medicines and treated cases. other doctors questioned Tallager about cases.
A fire at the St Charles hotel in Kinzua destroyed the two story frame building early this morning. Loss estimated at 10000 with little insurance. Fifteen guests escaped in scant attire. piano saved except damage. Hotel owner Patrick Harrington and family fled with few belongings. Rebuilding decision remains pending.
Oil City reports the Petro Elm bridge opened Tuesday at 11 o clock for traffic with no ceremony. The concrete structure features a 1,121 foot long roadway, 80 foot width, and nine foot walks on each side. The bridge deck sits 8 feet above river level with piers rising 60 feet at the highest point.
An old advertorial text touts Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor as a magic cure for corns bunions warts and corns with claims of no burn or pain and shows pricing at 25 cents. The ad warns substitutes are dangerous and credits vendors Drugetate and Thos Downey Co. of Pennsylvania.
Notice to our patrons states that the contract on Green Trading Stamp expires July 16. It warns uncertainty about future activity and advises customers to have their books redefined before the deadline. Signed by Cohans Department, dated 17th.
Frank Anjyrs and Hiite are scheduled for an ear event at 10:30. The fragment provides limited details and names likely refer to people and a time but lacks clear context or locations.
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