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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
The New York Independent reports Rev William J Lang’s remarks on bull moose traits as applied to Col Roosevelt. Lang describes the bull as a wasteful feeder, self centered, jealous of rivals and reckless when dazzled by light, advising darkness to keep such moose in check.
July report from Titusville states C L Allen of Grand Valley builds a new Warren County Telephone Company line from Grand Valley to Youngsville via Torpedo Garland and Pittafield. Central office at Grand Valley with pay stations. line to offer ten-wire poles and farmers and villages subscribers. Connection to Warren via Youngsville without routing through Corry.
Harrisburg July 30 The season is at hand and warnings rise about drowning in swimming holes. Nearly 600 fatal accidents last year state wide. Dr. Dixon Commissioner of Health urges revival methods and distributes a free pamphlet with diagrams. Send a postcard to the Commissioner of Health Harrisburg for a copy.
An advertisement promises rapid cleansing of the stomach and bowels with Pillozones, claiming overnight improvement in digestion and energy. It touts the medicine as a universal health booster sold by Thomas Nowney through local dealers at 3 cents per ounce.
Last evening at 9:80 the Pony contest closed after a three hour vote count. Alfred McInnes, son of Mr and Mrs Alex McInnes Jr of North Center street, won the driving outfit amid a large crowd. Leo Gordon placed a close second with over three million votes.
A special meeting of the Board of Education with Metre Amdou Barlow Manley and Vice President Heerlein present. They rescinded the July 11 initiative for medical inspection and decided there would be no official issue. Menton noted the late John L. Hatch, former Corry teacher and mayor, and the chair announced Hatch's funeral set for Tuesday July 30 with all board members invited.
July 29 burglars entered Miller hardware store stealing pocket knives and rakes valued around 40 dollars with no clues. Earlier in the week someone stole seventy chickens from Joseph Hart’s farm Arteon Stebbins reported losses.
Children flock to see the funny clown in a big circus drama at Lyle tonight. The lively performance features colorful acts and playful routines designed for family entertainment.
July 29 1912 minutes show joint session with Mr MeTn presiding and multiple members present. A $2000 transfer from street improvement to North Center street pavement was discussed. An interterminals lease of $1500 yearly for the post office room in the city building was approved for execution. City Clerk ordered to request the City Controller at next meeting.
The afternoon featured promising racing with ideal weather and a track described as better than ever. Ellen M won the 2:28 heat over Clementine Granite, Grocery Boy, the favorite, and Violet Direct with Movita taking the 2:11 trot by a neck amid a steady crowd and active betting.
At about 8 pm a Erie freight train bound east near Corry station swung out to meet train orders and struck a water crane east of the passenger station. A head wound left the man dazed but skull not fractured and he was taken to Corry Hospital. He is 28, married, and expected to return home to Mendville in a few days.
The Columbus Cemetery Association will sell on the premises at auction to the highest bidder eight mows of Golden Cluster oats Saturday August 8 at 2 p.m. Emma Dutton, Sec.
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