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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal discusses court procedure and jury reform. It argues for better jury selection to ensure representative citizens serve and for simplifying testimony to aid juries and reduce lawyer influence. It calls for direct judge settlement for minor matters and improved procedures for major trials.
Reuben Bernstein a partner in Bernstein Bros men's clothiers and long time Caney resident passed away after a chronic illness. He and his mother built a thriving business, purchasing property on North Center street and running a well regarded store. Known for honesty and a pleasing personality, Bernstein earned wide respect in the mercantile community. Earlier this year other local clothing merchants Sam Macoison and Daniel Nastigo also died.
A bolt of lightning destroyed the home of EB W Shrock in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania last night. Shrock's wife and three children were asleep at the time but escaped injury as the home burned.
Yesterdy Glenn Holden the pool Headed tien at the Gerry Breetrie Light Co climbed the Aagestate ory jhe High school building and replaced the cord drawn through the pulley A large bay team belonging to Charles Thomas the drayman ran Away on Genler street causing excitement and damage Dr Graenund stopped them near Frinkin street A cement wall front of the Traction building to be laid W N Jones holds contract G A Cooley moving to E Wayne Street stable sale Frank Miller to manage Carl Stearns home from Mastman Business College Ex Judge Gilmenson Attorney Cr Baker Erie party on fishing trip to Spring Creek Mrs Shufiaker Mrs Thom Mrs A H L Rinddipy Mrs Susie Hall attend Woman's Missionary Society convention Oil Creek Baptist Association
Answers to yesterday's questions follow in a compact Q and A style. Hannibal is named as the man in yesterday's item. The questions cover topics from biblical strength to historical figures and phrases about Panama hats.
Problem posed asks cost of sowing a field 10 rods long and 85 rods wide with wheat at 70 cents per bushel. It notes 2 1 2 inches to fan 1 acre and gives a century answer with an explanation: subtract fan per cent from 100 per cent and multiply by 4 1.
The body of Mrs Frances Carlton, 25, was recovered in the Beaver river last night after a pair of shoes found on a nearby bridge indicated she may have fallen in. Authorities believe she may have committed suicide by jumping from the bridge.
Kane police arrested Dine 2-Charged with theft of copper, Valueday several Hundred dollars, Varenee Reed, and Albert Sloppy, all of Kane, earlier in the week. Referred to Alderman for bail. remains at Smethport jail. Charles R. Paugh of 187 Moffit Avenue also implicated in disposing of the wire. Initial arrests linked to disappearance of copper wire near Bells Camp.
Motor Club explains the repeal of the auto tax under the Revenue Act. The bill, signed by President Coolidge, lowers retail prices by the tax amount and provides refunds to dealers for tax already paid on passenger cars. The measure becomes effective immediately and affects automobile prices nationwide.
An incident on a busy Olean street involved a child struck by a car driven by Peter Eznikowski. Police report states the vehicle was moving cautiously on Walnut Street as several boys played nearby. the injured boy was taken home by the driver for treatment.
Mrs. Mitcola Saxton a Columbus resident died at County Hospital from pneumonia and a broken hip. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock at the funeral parlors with Rev. Roger Cressey officiating. Relatives and friends attended from nearby towns and interment followed at a local cemetery.
Miss Hiner Mills, a Corry High School graduate of 1917, wed Miss Migs Minuit Umendel of Meadville and Oliver Jolstonystir of Steadville in a May 2014 ceremony conducted by The Rev. Roy B. Hauser. The couple plan to reside in Meadville, and Corry friends extend congratulations.
Local police report a man entered Wim Depasqule’s home at 326 West Main Street in Falconer on Friday afternoon, stole two Royarials from a blue Max, and fled after a brief confrontation. The intruder, described as wearing a blue suit and grey wig, is about five foot eight inches tall.
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