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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
2
Walter M Brackett artist aged 91 travels into the Canadian wilderness for his 80th annual camp vacation. Some of the boys chase Father Time as they follow the veteran creator into the outdoors in this brief notice from Dultato Nows.
Squire B Huxlett of Dempseytown states Oak land township residents believe the man found burned in Mrs. Bila Davidson’s Reynolds farm barn may be identified. A tan man about 60 to 85 rode from Ol City to Dempseytown Friday, dined with Mrs. Winslow, walked toward Sugar Creek, and slept in the barn. He wore brown clothes, had false teeth, and the jaw shows several teeth, prompting leads as to who he is.
A historical classified style notice from Concord St Garage promoting general auto repair with eight years factory experience and guaranteed work. It lists cars for sale including an Overland, Oakland, and a Ford Runabout, and offers general supplies and access for women. Contact Bell Plone, 911 W.
Franie and Jonas Gabloct undertake upholstery work in Taptery with leather cushions and to order seating pieces. 808 Smith Stract is listed for contact via Ball phone A3.
Automobile for hire offering a seven passenger touring car by the hour with careful driving. Contact H. M. Norton at 01-2) W. Main Street, Bell Phone 207-1 for reasonable prices.
A critical piece argues that partisan journalism and special privilege oppose the Wilson Administration. It condemns misrepresentation about the era and urges voters to withhold judgment until Wilson policies prove successful. The author praises the administration’s progress against privilege and toward democratic reform.
The article traces state expenditures from 1889 to 1918, noting costs for government maintenance and a quadrupling of overall expenses while population only doubled. It critiques commissions in Pennsylvania, highlighting nearly forty investigative bodies and state salaries totaling 1.469 million dollars, with further plans for 1 million more. It cites the Tax Commission’s four-year output and how coal taxes raised consumer prices and reduced mine value.
Notice states co markets will close Wednesday at noon during July and August with the exception of Wednesday July 29 at City Market. Advertisers include B. Wilcox Oneida and Washington Markets and James Hansett and Son.
Warren reports two boys in peril near drowning. Melvin Durnelt, 12, of North Warren, drifted beyond depth while swimming near the State Hospital and was rescued by J. Owen. Benjamin, another boy from Warren, sank after stepping into a hole while Wade Woroxs crossed to the opposite shore. crippled Lewis Brown, who abandoned crutches, leaped in to save him, pulling the lad ashore after a struggle.
A massive oil well on the Hanley lease at Three Mile near Highland Elk County was brought in recently. The discovery amplifies an already valuable property, promising increased output and potential profits. The report notes record gas and oil indicators and anticipates further development on the Hanley lease.
The famed Keeler well at Wetmore was gauged and shown to be capable of about 18 million barrels. Four drilling strings are now at work on the Hanley lease as operations continue without trouble.
Dunkirk June 24 an inquest was held into a grade crossing accident at Wor 7th where Fran G Bird Otto W Waller and others died. Witnesses described a train traveling about 45 mph approaching a crossing as an automobile driven by Fred Bikwan entered the track. The car occupants escaped by jumping clear as the train struck. Coroner Charles Ledt presided with District Attorney Williams examining.
The report describes Doth Dean and oerflinger under the prem slon that the automobile moved slowly at the crossing. Ralph McGutcheon, a nearby farmhand, heard one engine whistle blast followed by a crash as the train struck the automobile about 400 feet from the crossing.
The notice announces that an event described as ERE mon Spat is available for purchase at Plate News South Cal and Union News stands, with details pointing readers to the dep location.
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