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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
2
Mendvili June 3 work begins to tear down the old jail to create space for the new structure. Prisoners will be kept at Venango county jail in Franklin with the sheriff living in a to be chosen residence. County commissioners announced arrangements by long distance telephone to transport inmates and assume custody while the project proceeds.
A chaotic Sunday crash involving a Barkus car on a steep embankment threw three men and a chauffeur from the vehicle. Frank Scott, Harry Richardson, and Jacobson were rushed to a local hospital with injuries not deemed immediately fatal. Chaulqur Mack was said to have lost control of the car, triggering the wreck and ensuing chaos.
Erie June 4 Fourteen prisoners found guilty or pleading guilty at the last term were sentenced by Judge Henson and Wale Hing. Two men received three year workhouse terms while two penitentiary sentences were handed down, one by each judge. Prisoners will be taken away tomorrow by Sheriff Moomy and deputies. Also, Thankful Durant aged 100 at the Old Ladies home died peacefully at 1:18 a.m. Born February 16, 1912 in Middlefield Mass she moved with Thomas Durant to Meadville and later to the home here. Her sister Mrs Mary Smith died in Meadville at 108.
Mr J McGure of Ontario post office reports crippling corns that hindered walking. After trying several remedies, Putnam's Corn Extractor cured his corn in a few applications. He recommends the product. Sold by Thomas Downey.
Fragmented ad copy extols female wealth limits and promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for nervousness and poor digestion. It claims rich red blood nourishes nerves, improves sleep, and daily refreshment, urging readers to buy and mail in for the microbe’s medical adviser pamphlet.
June 3 report says Mrs Hensletta Brown Stiles wounded by husband Glenn B Staples who then killed his mother in law Mrs Millard Fimore Brown and died by suicide. Mrs Staples transfered to Buffalo Hospital with bullets intact and expected operation after shock subsides. Funeral held for Mrs Brown in this city. body sent to Brockton for burial.
A 14 year old boy Peter Scheetz of Youngstown Ohio suffered severe facial injuries after a loaded 10 rifle discharged in a Meadville Pennsylvania barber shop area. The bullet struck him in the mouth, removing six teeth and sending him to Spencer hospital for treatment. Other children in the car included George Retchek from Vernon township and Cleova Refsbeck who had been showing off the rifle. Police or local authorities reported the incident as an accident during a family outing on a Saturday.
Warred dutie of the few cabs listed for the June term opened today. Three cases were ready for trial: Jerome Buck vs Charles L. Smith and Warren Bualhens College. Guorke Drake vs George W. Buhl. Henry Drake vs George W. Buhl. The Sibley case might return, but lawyers were unsure if the bribe allegation against Crandall Taylor Howard and Munn would be tried. Constables returned to Judge Hinckley, urging scrutiny of county road supervision.
Franklin June 8 The Producer and Refiners Oil Company raises Pennsylvania crude price from 1.00 to 1.02 per barrel, seen as welcome by Venango County producers. The move follows producers and refiners pressure signaling a broader Standard increase to 1.00 per barrel for Pennsylvania crude. Also contains unrelated coffee and household tips and a stray note on soup pricing.
A disrupted Meadville racing scene faces cancellations and delayed track work as Mandville seeks to salvage a scheduled event at Lake Erie. Local officials and backers tour sites, estimate costs for grandstands and pits, and consider moving races to Erie if Lake win project stalls.
State health officers investigated Erie grocers, leading to court action by Alderman Klemmi yesterday on complaint by GM Pelton. George Williams and Mohican company management pled guilty, fined $60 plus costs each for selling dried fruits not properly labeled with sulfur dioxide. John Zelper sought a continuance granted. Wholesale firm informed local dealers they will not contest prosecutions.
Class Day activities unfold at Corry High School with dawn decorations, rival class pennant vie, and a vigil by seniors. A program features Close Will, Prophasy, History, and a humorous sketch Mr Hob, with the public invited.
A Warren grand jury returned true bill against Walley Post and Bryan King for entering the Chidenter and Dunham Cottagon at Columbus last year. The two men face trial this term after being surprised by Dunham while living in cottages and threatening to shoot the property owner as they were driven away.
A town council meeting started before the mayor and clerk arrived. The adjournment halted any formal charges against City Attorney M. B. Juwell and blocked proceedings for cases against Oley Clore and George My Vandy.
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