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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

2

Boy Drowns in Fredonia Creek

Ten year old Wilian McAllister son of Alexander McAllister of Madison Street drowned in Canadavay creek while swimming with seven year old William Harper. Harper saw him disappear and ran home. Rescue efforts failed and the body was recovered. Coroner Charles Blood of Dunkirk investigated the death, suspected cramps.

Fredonia Wilian McAllister Alexander McAllister Madison Street Canadaway Creek William Harper McAllister Ind Willie Harper Snd McAllister Boy Charles Blood Dunkirk

Near Accident at The Horn Block After Rocket Fire

A large sky rocket failed and fell through a basement window at The Horn Block, a major city building, igniting paper on a work bench in a storage room and workshop. The Pennsylvania Gas Co. notes power burned out without a fire, preventing damage to woodwork. Authorities and workers found the room yesterday.

Horn Block Tell Thru Pennsylvania Gas Co

Fourth of July Accident Ends With Hospital Visit

A foreigner named Tony Noldhe accidentally shot a man in the leg while celebrating with a revolver. Dr. Ben nett treated the wound at Corry hospital, where the bullet was removed. The injured man is expected to leave the hospital in a few days.

Tony Noldhe West Tam Ivortng Bennett

Bretherton and Moreland Are Wed in Corry Church

Bretherton and Margar Moreland both of Corry were married Wednesday morning at United Presbyterian Church. Rev Walter H Davis officiated with Harry Moreland brother of the bride in attendance. The couple left for a visit with friends at New Wilmington Pa and will locate in Corry.

D. Bretherton Margaret C. Moreland Corry United Presbyterian Church New Peator Walter H. Davis Harry Moreland Brotherton Frendy New Wilmington Meadville

Arab Boy Among Prisoners After Sidi Sidwan Battle

Among prisoners taken by Italians at Sidi Sidwan a ten year old Arab boy who fired at the front lines was wounded by a bullet and carried to camp where his wound was treated. He said his brother and father had been killed the day before and that he had fought alongside Arabs with courage.

Rome Sidi Sidwan Neen Firine Valde

Whaley Hudson Tie the Knot at Methodist Parsonage

Charles Whaley of Garland and Hudson of Spring Creek were married by Rev Dr Rankin at the Methodist parsonage at 2 80 p m on July 4.

Charles Whaley Garland Hudson Spring Creek Methodiat Rankin

Corry Floral Co Changes Hands

A change of ownership has occurred in the Corry Floral Co. Otto O. Shrock sold his interest to A. W. Warren of East Hampton. Warren has taken possession and will continue the business under the same name. Shrock will return to Bikehart Tad. Warren is a florist with long experience in this country and England.

Corry Floral Co Otto O. Shrock A. W. Warren East Hampton Shrode Bikehart Tad Corry Warren England

Corry Celebrates Fourth with Games and Private Fireworks

Corry observed a quiet Fourth with local ball games and nearby groves for picnics. The fair ground pavilion hosted Trimble's dance and numerous private fireworks displays lit the avenues while police noted only three arrests for drunkenness.

Trimble Fair Ground Avena

James O Connor Died After Months of Illness

James O Conn or O Ve nnor of East Wayne aboot died Thursday morning about 2 o'clock after several months of illness. He was injured at the Maple avenue crossing around 6 50 and had been ill since. Survived by his wife and one son James O Connor of Bile and three daughters Ira Jerry Hensink of Clymer Miss Mayme O Connor living in the South and Miss Mae O Connor at home. Funeral was set for tomorrow morning at 9 or 8 at Thomant church. He was about 65 years old and had worked in draying for many years.

James O'Vennor East Wayne Aboot Maple Avenue Hits Jame O'Connor Bile Ira Jerry Hensink Clymer Mayme O'Connor Mae Als O'Connor Eld

Erie Child Killed by Auto in Street Parade Debacle

Elizabeth Stamora three died after a front wheel crushed her head as she crossed Peach Turnpike and Myrtle Street with her father. The car owned by Hupmobile Sales Co driven by Harry Briggs was in a patriotically decorated parade boat shape. Briggs arrested, released, coroner investigating, inquest date not set.

Hhle Elizabeth Stamora Willinks Stafford Myrtle Strant Peach Themachine Briggs Detzel Hanley Ta Gally Patriotia Nwho

Rules of the Road Urged to Prevent Highway Accidents

A historical note warns that obeying highway laws would reduce crashes. Confusion often causes collisions as drivers fail to stay right, yield to overtaking traffic, or follow warnings. Violators face a $5 penalty plus damages to the injured party under the highway law.

Freckle-Face Remedy Promises Free Trial

A boastful ad offers a freckle treatment using ethine double strength. The pitch guarantees a money back deal if freckles remain after a night’s use, claiming most cases need only one ounce for severe freckles. Customers urged to ask for double strength ointment from a first class druggist.

Stella Hodge Bobs Up Again In Warren Murder Tale

Stella Hodge told Cleveland friends she would name the murderer of Emile Amann after years of silence. She said she accompanied Amann to the water works scene and that she fled as a killer stood by, adding fear prevented disclosure and vowing to identify the man only when safe.

Cleveland Plain Custer Emile Amann Warren Stella Hodge Yeaturday Cleveland Warres Amann Sin Amann John M. Andrews Warren Water Works System Ife Hin Andrews Erie Amana John Andrews Iite

Thought Man Was Drowned at Jamestown River

July 5 Jamestown reports a man fell into the river behind the Broadhead Block. DeForest Johnson claimed a drowned man was visible but police found no one and arrested him for intoxication. Johnson's tale exposed as a drunken misreport, leading to a stopped search.

DeForest Johnson Jamestown Broadhead Block Hury Willian H. Davey Hale DeForest Johnsonn Wald Johnson Siouth Johnson Davey Polvns Jobson

Day ston tug suly Cor mol 4 por Phe held lit

The fragment mentions individuals and places in unclear order. Key entities include Wrights and Phe, with references to holding or lighting something. Details are garbled but indicate a local incident or event involving these names.

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Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. No clear person, place, date, or event is identifiable in the OCR text.

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