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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1912

Page

2

Public park neglect sparks Corry councilman's call for order

A Corry councilman defend public authorities amid criticism of park neglect. He cites scattered soldiers monuments, damaged seats, discarded papers, and trash around the fountain. He urges residents to report offenders, strengthen police staffing, and elect officials who will improve city services and foster orderly streets and premises.

Corry Fannou Balls About the Soldiers’ Monument Snn Police Department

Corry Gets Rain At Last

After a week of dust and drought Corry finally saw a downpour Saturday night. The rain began gently then surged, soaking yards and gutters running. Farmers in town for haying watched a sudden storm announce itself as First Avenue filled with people and activity.

First Avenue

Meadville Tragedy Strikes as Baxter Dies at 48

William W. Baxter of 300 South Street Meadville collapsed at Arch Street Wind Park avenue. He had learned his widowed aunt Amy Baxter left him property valued at 250000 in Syracuse. Estate matters were handled by Syracuse attorney M V Hendon. Baxter, 48, formerly with the B R railroad, had recent health decline and had married for a third time, beginning housekeeping here.

Meadville William W. Baxter South Street Arch St M. V. Hendon Syracuse Bre Railroad Company

High Dive At Carnival Opens On Washington Street

Tonight marks the opening of Krause Greater Shows at the old ball grounds on Most Washington street with a grand free attraction the high dive at 280. After today the dive will be performed at 4 and 10 30 p m daily.

Krause Corryltes Washington Street

Damages Sought After Auto Crash Killing Woman

Ely Pa July 13 Henry A Dawlay sues 2 L Hi Traction Co for 15000 and Millcreek township for 10000 over injuries from a wreck on Lake Road when an automobile driven by Harrison Reed struck a vehicle. Dawlay alleges her daughter died at Hamet hospital from those injuries.

Ely Rowsher Thompson Harrison Reed Lake Road Henry A. Dawlay 2 & L. Hi. Traction Company Millcreek Township Hamet Hospital

118 New Dentists in Pennsylvania Approved

Harrisburg July 12 The state Board of Dental Examiners announced 118 applicants for license to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania after passing recent examinations. Names were issued for official certification and licensure.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Suate Board of Dental Exminera Today Hvense

Old Fashioned Remedy Gains in Women’s Health Lore

A vintage advertisement extols an old fashioned remedy called Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs for female ailments. It claims endurance and superiority, urging all women to try the famed medicine despite advances in modern surgery and electricity.

Lydia Pinktinn

Notice K, of P. Installation of oMedis

Notice K of P reports a July 27 installation of oMedis. All members attend including G and M with Stewart C. plan to meet.

oMedis G, M Stewart C

Sandt Falls Hurts After 100 Foot Plunge At Exposition Park

Burl Sandt, famed aviator, escaped death when his aircraft plunged from about 100 feet near Exposition Park during a fourth of July flight. He avoided the ground collision by rapid action, freed himself from straps, and survived with two broken ribs and contusions. He regained consciousness at the Hotel Conneaut and expects to fly again in a few days. His crew and manager remained by his side as doctors treated him.

Exposition Park Burl Sandt Ijky Hotel Conneaut Sande Sandt Lynch Farm Hutt Conneaut Hotel C. W. Williams Harwonshore Snodgrass Ater Nya SR Cumming 2. H. McAnch Brookville Divid McKeowan Frankin

Erie County approves road brick paving plan for key routes

County commissioners authorize highway paving using 16 and 14 foot brick widths on routes from Albion borough to Conneaut township and toward the General Electric plant. The plan, reviewed by District Engineer W A Wynne, calls for 5,883 feet of 16 foot pavement and a 14 foot section near George Runyon and George Kennedy properties. State Highway Department will receive bids by a stated date, with possible extensions if annexation affects paving projects.

Ikke Bhore State Ashways Department Audh Hew Skw W. A. Wynne Gf Warren Blate Albion Borough Conneaut Township George Runyon George Kennedy Millerées Township General Electric

Sixteenth Regimen Boys Return From Mount Gretna Maneuvers

Soldiers of Company A Sixteenth Regiment N G P delayed leaving camp at Mount Gretna until Bathday afternoon. They arrived at their home armory this morning after an all night journey following a nine mile forced march during battle maneuvers. The Second Brigade inspection was changed to Staff Inspection. They were praised for training and appearance among guardsmen in camp despite small armories. They participated in the blue army under Col A J Logan, victorious over the red army under Lt Col C M Truitt of Twenty ninth US infantry.

Mount Gretna A.J. Logan Lieltt C. M. ‘Truitt Twenty-ninth United States Infantry

Auto Party Leaves City For New England Trip

A city party led by W W Marek H M Norton L W Olds and F Webster with families departed for a automobile tour through New York and New England. They will camp along the route and may extend the trip a week or more.

LO O'Clok W. Wd. Marek H. M. Norton L. W. Olds F. Webster Girard New York New England States Equppage Furm Wellaville New England White Mountains Star Garage Shuss

Convicted of Hypnotist Power at Friday Office Meeting

Physicians gathered at Dr. J. K. Morris's office to test a hypnotist's claimed ability to alter pulse rates in a hypnotized subject. Sleep was induced remotely and by suggestions, with one subject's pulse rising to 120 while the opposite arm's rate slowed to 91. Doctors recorded the results and declared themselves convinced by the apparent manipulation.

Fiie J. K. Morris

Wednesday Closing Notice by Local Furniture Store

We the undersigned furniture store owners agree to close our stores on Wednesday afternoons during July and August. Franz B BM Jour Det RH Eatmer Go 1w1R.

Franz Jourdet Eatmer

We Have Received a Stock Report From International Tailoring Co

An itemized notice announces stock and pricing cuts for suites and training apparel from the International Tailoring Company. It markets tailored clothing at current sale prices and urges prompt orders to avoid delays.

Great International Tailoring Co Alf Menworigur Ayadt

Young Girl Tries Death at Wilcox House Hotel

Erie report states Geertrude Cohen, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cohen, attempted suicide by ingesting five grain of bichloride of mercury at Wilcox House. She was removed to Hamot hospital in a room she shared with Mrs Reed, hotel proprietor, who knew nothing of the act. The hotel clerk said the girl had swallowed poison but did not pursue details. The emetic treatment appeared to bring rest and potential recovery.

Erie Geertrude Cohen Frank Cohen East Twenty-fourth St New Wilcox House State Street Gertrude Hartman Tata Yeaterday Hamot Hospital Hut Hw

Motorcyclists Arrive in Erie for Federation Meet

A host of motorcyclists are scheduled to arrive in Erie around noon today en route from the Host to Columbus for the annual American Federation of Motorcyclists meeting and a major race meet July 17 21 at the cycle motorinta. About 100 riders from across the region are due. some traveled from Buffalo yesterday and will stay at the Continental Hotel.

Arle Erie Columbus American Federation of Motorcolints Cycle Motorinta Erle Motorcycle Club Holet Continental Finehill Tho Mewbera Wris Gi

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