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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
2
The Titusville Herald reports a heavy thunderstorm about 2 PM lasting nearly an hour, ending a two week drought. The downpour refreshed gardens and streets though lightning struck several houses and caused telephones to go out of service.
What was doubtless the largest catch of turtles ever taken was shipped to New Castle this morning by three men from that place who have been camping on the suburban waters this week. There were two big boxes of the soup meat and they ranged in size from yearlings to a thirty-two pounder. The fishermen set night lines baited with tough meat and hauled them in at morning. Another party of campers from Pittsburgh recently captured eighteen in one night.
The Sperry Hutchison Company will remove the premium parlors from our store after Saturday July 13. Patrons are advised to have their books redeemed before the date. Coleus Dept Stora ott.
A three reel true story claims the greatest case of mistaken identity and miscarriage of justice in judicial records. Thrilling drama scheduled for Monday evening only.
A notice encourages enrollment in a business course at Hot Business College in Warren Pennsylvania. It promotes that taking the course will pay off, advising prospective students to enroll for practical cashiering and related skills starting September 3.
Acme Milling Company plans a three story rear addition to meet booming demand for products including granulated corn meal cream of corn and pastry flour. New machinery will be installed for lines such as bucking wheat flour and cream flour as the plant also considers a steel dock to ease car unloading amid tight order books.
A barn on West Pleasant Street belonging to Mary Ann McVeigh was found alight around 11:00 PM. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived. The barn showed oil-soaked spots suggesting arson. Authorities note more incidents recently point to possible deliberate acts.
An old-time advert promises relief from corns and warts with Putnam's Painters Corn and Wart Extractor. It claims quick, scar-free results and warns against substitutes while directing readers to buy from Druggists everywhere and Thomas Downey of Corry, Pa.
A streetcar collision near the intersection left one person dead and five injured. Victims include Joseph Frankel, 68, and Miss Luella Shafer, 21. Prinkel family members suffered bruises, and Vincent Frankel, 6, was among those hospitalized. Victims were transported to a hospital as investigators sorted through the wreckage.
The WW A Church baseball team challenged St Thomas to three games at the fair grounds. The Catholics won all three contests with strong pitching from Banks and good fielding by Kiteling er and Nevils in the final game. Victors' batteries were Debary Hopking Sullivan and Duncan against Aanks Blunt and LaPaze. Scores were 9 to 6, 28 to 8, and 25 to 0.
The Union Telephone Co plans major plant overhauls and material improvements in the city. Loom Manager Sholte left the city and could not be interviewed. Details on whether a new aerial system is included were not learned today.
Fate arranged with the Gatles Base Ball team for Tuesday afternoon at theFair grounds. They have been touring this section with great attendance and 400 games admired. Craker will be here to bat for Corry and the team will take an exhibition game.
The Keystone party and Democrats debated support for national candidates at a Pennsylvania convention held in Philadelphia on July 5. Delegates refused to back Woolworth Wilson and Governor Marshall, while a Progressive party formation was signaled. The platform backed initiative and recall, woman suffrage, and anti corruption measures, with four Congress at large nominees and an Auditor General candidate named.
The Dispatch reports the city remains typhoid free as official water quality reviews show G.Jukine water in better condition than before. Water commissioners note routine work and ongoing improvements, with department buildings set for inspection next Wednesday afternoon.
Lancashire Pennsylvania July 5 a fire sparked by a lighted firecracker caused a blaze in a rail yard. The association between the locomotive offices and Bell Telephone building suffered extensive damage with an estimated 6 000 dollars in损. Firefighters saved the adjacent structure but the main office and fixtures were destroyed. Police are investigating the incident.
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