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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
2
Middletown Journal issues a special booth edition on news stands. The 36 page paper features town history institutions and an array of advertising. Numerous cuts embellish the issue showing local business support for the publishers enterprise.
The first Wednesday half holiday saw grocers meat dealers furniture stores jewelers and druggists and millers among initial signatories. Town quiet with little business disruption as merchants and clerks enjoy brief recreation. A North versus South ball game at the rain ground highlighted the day.
Reports from Olean say Clyde Smith was arrested there for passing worthless checks on local merchants around June 23. He is held for the grand jury in Cattaraugus County. Victims include A Frank Nelson furniture dealer East Second Street and A Cancroft art store on Bane Third Street. Jamestown Evening Journal office was also targeted when a $10 check yielded $12 in change.
Franklin July 6 Three Crawford county prisoners were brought here today by Sheriff Oscar Roudebush and Deputy Sheriff Roudebush to be confined in the Venango county jail until trial or the Meulyilie jail completion. The chief prisoners are Alvin Gelaman James Holmes and John Jones. Gelaman is charged with horse stealing and Holmes with cutting a Saegertown man during a quarrel. Other than two held for minor offenses there are no other prisoners present by Crawford county authorities.
A Erie light keeper, Robert Allen, rescued three bathers from drowning off the Vito station peninsula. He jumped from the pier into heavy seas, saved Miss McLaughlin and Mrs. Douscher, and aided the engine room crew in pulling them to safety, after the tug's attempt to reach them nearly failed.
In Warren on a hot morning Constable Roney Zerby served a warrant for Georgy Olinger of Tidioute after a night speed spree on the North Warren pavement. Olinger’s roadster leaped a curve, skidded into a field, and wrecked. Neighbors fear more accidents from reckless driving as authorities push for stricter speed observance.
Jamestown man injured after a collision during the Lake Erie Circuit harness race. Nettle McEwan driven by Garth and Hagel A driven by J B Stall of Jamestown collided. both drivers threw from their rigs but resumed racing. Carnival events at East Washington street grounds drew a large crowd with numerous attractions and steady attendance.
Brockwayville Pennsylvania July 16 Teimbull son of Henry Trumbull of Bibon a small mining town about six miles from the place is in critical condition at Mahome after a rattlesnake bite While out for water he was struck on the side of the head by a yellow rattler and killed it then staggered toward home aided by two companions who could not overtake him Four miles distant he reached John Burkett’s home and was rushed inside to receive care Dr George H Humphreys of this place attended at once with medicines and hyper strong measures The bite and delayed arrival of aid left him in serious condition but officials believed recovery is possible
Scranton July 1 union men today blew out a 6 inch main at dam No 7 of the Scranton Gas and Water Co. leaving the city and surrounding towns without water. W A W Scranton, president, claims the break will cause water waste and possible suffering as pumps fail to supply the city. The outage follows the overnight failure and repairs are not yet completed.
Louis Brown oversees unloading three Ford autos for local parties bought by Frank Blair, Robert Osborne and Henry Bennett. The local agency reports strong demand with vehicles sold quickly in the region. Mills companies announce Wednesday half days in July and August ending early each week.
The Conneaut Lake crash near Sunday nearly proved fatal for aviator Marl Bandt. He plans to fly again if needed, with his machine sent back from the factory and rebuilt. A Pittsburg specialist found no broken bones and expected Bandt to recover within days. The factory will complete the rebuild and ship the Topaka finished plane to Haut Liver pool by Friday.
An old advertisement urges keeping Pathozone for instant relief from pain and to curb illness until a doctor arrives. It claims superior stomach relief for cramps, indigestion, heartburn, headaches, and diarrhea. Mentions various trial bottles and lists names and places for sales and letters.
Wednesday Closing Notice dated July 10 1912 states grocers in Corry will shut stores at 12 noon and stay closed for rest of day every weekday in July and August. Names several businesses and individuals affiliated with the agreement. Also notes receipt of a stock report and offers from the International Tailoring Co with clothing made to measure and price savings.
A fragmentary note shows furniture dealers led by J Frans, B M Jour dot, and R B Palmer Co agreeing to clone their stores on a Wednesday afternoon during July or August, indicating a coordinated summer rollout.
The undersigned jewelers of Corry announce store hours will close Wednesday afternoons during July and August. Signatories include J. R. Graven and W. Wright Fy MC Parkhurst, indicating a united local moving schedule for the summer season.
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