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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1928
Page
8
Franklin July 20 Leander McQuaid aged 71, estranged from wife Laura McQuaid, fired two bullets at her about 6 pm at the home of daughter Mrs Charles Miller, then shot himself in the head and died. Coroner Osnider and Deputy Skelley opened an investigation and ruled death by his own action. The couple had been separated for ten years and lived apart with their children. Mrs McQuaid was nearby when the gunfire occurred during dish clearing.
The fragment discusses a crest and its significance as a high point in a topographic feature. It mentions a noisy peak and hints at possibilities of making missteps or beating a local rival. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
United Press report from Steubenville details a July 19 accident near Brilliant where Howard Spareyave, 16, of Washington, D D, died after an automobile failed to negotiate a curve and went over a retaining wall into a creek. John Collins, 22, of Cattell, O, was seriously injured. two other occupants were lightly hurt.
Steuben Will July 30 Police pursue J. P. Tice, a proclaimed prohibition lawman, after he allegedly shot 18 year old Tony Spidani during a vehicle escape. Prosecutor Roy Merryman notes Tice lacks county gun authority and has served as a state and federal special constable.
In a quote attributed to Mayor Wislington, concerns are voiced that security gaps in Clinutow raise risk levels. The Star notes the mayor’s warning that threats grow as city operations lag in protection.
Edward Cole died at Corry hospital after a week as a patient. He would have been eighty today, fell at home two weeks earlier breaking his right hip and deteriorated. Born in Cole hill near Garland Pennsylvania, he was the youngest of ten children of Sidney W and Jennie Float Cole. He spent most of his life around Garland, moved to Corry recently to live with H W Merry Bowle No 4. Nieces and nephews survive. Funeral arrangements pending.
Miss Myrtle C. Keppel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Keppel married William H. Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs William H Johnson in a simple ceremony at their apartment with immediate family present Rev A L Roth officiated The bride wore blue georgette and roses corsage A luncheon followed at home for fifteen relatives The couple will reside at 22 12 East Bond Street after a trip to Toledo and Detroit with Mrs C P Hill the groom’s sister from Indianapolis attending
Mr Mitchell of the DeForest Buick agency on West Main states Harrrid Anderson, long associated with the Star Garage, will head the service department at the new Buick dealership. Anderson starts the first of the month when shop and service areas are fully equipped. Mitchell also expects a second sedan model on display within two days.
A newspaper feature notes Tsibett Omen wearing an elegant yellow zeargette afternoon frock with sleeves, a matching vesthie, and a yellow steam hat adorned with primroses. The stylish ensemble showcases current ladies fashion as observers compare it with Colles Moore's attire.
Virginia Pearson headlines Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer drama The Actress at Rex Theatre while Lon Chaney stars in The Big City. The program also features Detectives with Dune and Arnus at the Tex Theatre and The Hawk's Nest with Milton Sills at the Flex Theatre next Friday. Plus Midnight Rose and The Small Bachelor play at the Grand Theatre with a variety of supporting performers.
An old advertisement touts Golden Lax Tablets as a tonic to energize the body and cleanse the system. It claims relief from sluggish bowels, supports natural healthy action, and invites readers to try the product, available at druggists for 252.
A historic newspaper page displays extensive classified ad categories from Automobiles to Rooms and Board. It outlines ad submission, pricing by word, publication rights, and reader guidance while listing numerous classified sections and service areas for buyers and sellers.
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