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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
2
Baltimore June 26 The convention adjourned until eight o clock to await the report of the Credentials Committee.
In Warren on June 24 Judge Hinckly Swanson and Judge Giggins heard Nels Nelson vs Dr James Cage. The suit seeks 10000 in damages claiming malpractice. The case involves a deceased defendant with the trial paused awaiting estate status. Also heard were two divorces: Jerome Gross versus Blanche Gross and Scott Sherman versus Sonkia Sherman.
Historical notice warns Corry merchants about selling toy pistols and dangerous fireworks to minors and the public. It cites penalties under acts of 1886 1881 and 1903 including fines up to 600 and imprisonment for illegal sales and manufacturing of explosive devices.
Erie officials announce the state highway department now oversees the 1st Buffalo road Route No 47 after a deadly grade crossing at Parker's. Mayor Stern says W A Wynne will lead talks with railroad reps and county commissioners to address safety with gates or a switchman. Superintendent Tompkins and resident engineer Fenno discuss improvements and Cleveland talks proceed.
Mrs Helen Dewey wife of Eli Dewey dies at her Columbus home after a prolonged illness aged 66 She leaves a husband two daughters and a son Funeral services were held at the Columbus Methodist Church with many friends in attendance Also local retail ads promote 1 shirts at 69 cents from W A Steen department store and related sales notices.
Warrong ting 2-While i, Ww. Chao, an eurplaye of the Lell 'wie uhone Co. Was at the top of w tis chestnut pole thie afternoon, it snapped off whort sear the hase find slowly but surely fell toward the earth. The lineman was attained to the pole, and muanized to Unfasten hitself, And leap away from it, He fell a distance of between thirty and forty feet, sustaining a terrible Bush across the lower part of the face, in which ten switches were tak en. Hie WHA removed to the inner gency hospital, where every care 15 feing xiver him. The Injured Bell employe (8m married man and Ives on the Bouth Ride,
A 12 year old boy, Robert Ron, was killed instantly at noon yesterday at the Ridgway Tee Company plant. An accidental crushing by a 100-pound block caused a fatal skull fracture. The incident shocked the family, already affected by diphtheria in the past year, and prompted medical staff to attend the scene. The report also touches on local road and transit plans, including a proposed gas electric trolley line between the city and Cambelme Springs with stations at highway crossovers and a 24 mile route outlined for rapid service.
Meadville June 25 delays stall the new county jail despite Crowe and Grindrod ready to tear down the old building and begin erecting the new structure. Pauly Company steel work contract lingers, sheriff vacates front of courthouse, and a temporary cell in the basement may serve Venango County prisoners.
An advertisement touts RHEUMA as a curative for rheumatism and related pains. It cites a testimonial from BW Miller of Catawissa Pa who reports relief after three bottles and claims his kidneys now work perfectly. The pitch offers fifty cent bottles on a money back plan from N Amps to Go and promises swift relief from uric acid caused pain.
C. W. Petit, 48, of Wattsburg, vanished last Thursday from a farm near Wattsburg. His son, C. C. Petitt, in town Saturday, searched for him. the wallet with 180 dollars was last with the elder Petitt who may be mentally unbalanced. A clue led to Cleveland where Elvin B. Petit of Corry, Pa. arrived to aid in the search.
Crowd turnout topped thousands at Beaver Falls services with Dr. Sunday preaching to large audiences. Collections reached 10,244 dollars as about 1,000 conversions were reported and 200 joined a nearby revival pathway. Sunday planned further sermons in nearby towns and a farewell address to conclude the campaign.
A historical notice notes cabbage plant offerings including 100000 plants of early and lite varieties. Spacial rites on large quantities are mentioned. W. D. Hows at 676 Haut Wayne utroat appears as the grower contact.
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