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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
In Franklin on a July afternoon, a woman struck a man with a club. The assailant and circumstances are described as mutual tensions, with witnesses noting the man suffered a concussion while the woman claimed self defense amid a dispute in the local township.
Mrs Min Mong, wife of the injured man, and May McQuaid faced charges after an incident Friday afternoon. The accused allegedly struck Mong with a wicker instrument during a dispute over a berth on a McQuaid vehicle, leaving him unconscious until medical aid arrived at Samuel Hinnberger’s home. The court set a $1,000 bond for May McQuaid with counsel N. Filmer and W. Bleakley, while Mong’s friends offered a different version of events.
The wage dispute for railroad workers covers engineers brakemen and yard crews with a proposed 100 million dollar increase, about 5 percent of freight rates. Managers argue the burden requires public mandate while workers push for national arbitration or ICC review. A nationwide strike or government inquiry looms.
Lang July 19 report of a truck collision on a Kane Moy road. A 10 year old boy was fatally injured and a man sustained facial and head wounds when a heavy truck loaded with pine and tools exploded a wheel and toppled. Passersby and workers freed them. the driver escaped with minor scratches.
Special notice to Corry residents proclaims exclusive Corry axenta for Adlor-t-ka a simple mixture of huckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients marketed as a thorough bowel cleanser claimed to relieve constipation nourish the stomach and act instantly. Pharmacist Thomas Downey endorses its use and promises quick relief without gripes.
A dental and medical goods dealer Burkhardt's Art Shop advertises Bulgarian Tea, Bulgarian Blood Tea and Ointmenta for stomach, kidney, and liver troubles along with an ointment for one dollar per 60 cards.
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