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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
2
The Pennsylvania Highway Department assumed control of all state specified roads today under the Sproul good roads bill. Toll roads remain under commissioner's discretion. Surveys completed, engineers gathered data, and district superintendents now supervise maintenance as contracts begin in many counties.
The Erle Herald reports North East residents Mr. Rubler of First National Bank North Fast Klawite and Bon and Mr. George Biker escaped serious harm in a coal hill auto accident. Mr. Boller signed his engine wheel damage minor as a wheel struck a obstruction causing a topple. Fuller family members were thrown from the car. Mr Baker, heavy and trapped under the machine, broke his right arm but survived with minor injuries. He was hauled free and taken to his home for a surgeon.
The late Charles Ames Bequeathed memorial to Emmanuel Church a fine litany desk recently arrived. The brass and inlaid mantel desk is to be signed with church furnishings in harmony with the interior. It was made by J & L Lamb of New York and bears a plate inscribed In laying memory of Charles H Ames presented to Emmanuel Church by his family.
A vintage advertisement touts Patnozone as a constant aid for chest colds, cramps, indigestion, headaches, and backaches. It claims quick relief when rubbed on the chest or affected area and promotes its value as a family safeguard. Sold by Thon Downey.
A major blaze swept Sandy Lake on Saturday morning, destroying the Bacher Bros livery stable owned by J. G. McCullough and displacing the Bailey family from apartments above. Fire raged until midafternoon aided by Stoneboro and Franklin departments. Estimated losses reach $25,000 as flames spread along Main Street, threatening the Leather block and Cottage hotel before containment.
Jamestown New York June 1 recovery of five year old La mont Anderson’s body from the Chadakoin River followed a days long search. Officials opened Warner’s dam gates to lower water level and the father appealed for help with the rescue effort.
About four o clock Saturday fire was discovered in the kitchen of Charles H Patterson residence on West Columbus Avenue. Neighbors and Stanford Hose Co saved most furnishings but the two story house and kitchen equipment were destroyed. Patterson loss includes $800 on house and $400 on contents. rebuilding plans uncertain. The blaze started from a hot plate, той and a nearby fire risk sparked a second blaze at Mrs Lydia Piere’s house but was extinguished.
The Erie Dispatch reports binding instructions from Chief Detzel directing night beat officers to eat their midnight meals at heat locations and not visit State Street restaurants. Officers failing to observe the policy face five days suspension without pay. all patrolmen must arrest prognery and appear against offenders.
Millard Brown escaped with his wife as Staples the iron worker and boxer shot his wife and her sister in bed early yesterday. The gunman crowed a window and fired twice killing Mrs Brown and another woman, wounding the wife. Brown’s daughter was injured but survived. Staples had a history of drinking and family trouble.
Hugh Bedient, now with the Boston Red Sox, made a flying visit to Levant Friday night, arriving about 8 o’clock and leaving at 6:30 this morning for Cleveland to rejoin the team. He was accompanied by C. A. Carlson, rank Anderson, and William Maybe to watch him pitch against the Naps. Bedient says he never felt hotter and has pitched 10 games this season with four victories and one defeat, a collapse due to two teammates’ errors. He’s allowed 46 hits in 46 innings, with 26 strikeouts and 12 walks.
For nearly forty years proprietary tonics from roots and herbs have claimed success in relieving ailments of women. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is cited as a trusted remedy developed from a doctor’s prescription and mother’s knowledge, said to aid a wide range of female complaints.
Elite waiters and other hotel workers walk out in New York during a winter hour causing disarray at prominent places including Pabst Tavern, New Weston, Empire, and Navarre. Estimates say 7,000 to 8,000 on strike from about 62,000 hotel employees citywide. Hotel management counters the strike figures amid widespread labor tension and public reactions.
One bed with mattress, dining table and chairs, one small refrigerator for rent in a furnished room near Buffalo Cafe. Address read as 112 East Main St with partial text 2915. Contact for more details.
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