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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
A garbled collage references a man suing for 250000 over a child claim, Wheeling visit by Billy Sunday, an ordinance banning vulgar speech, a mighty magnet plot in Popular Mechanics, vaccination debates, a catalog of amusing remarks on stationery, and the Haking Powder King tax case.
Edinboro hosts semi centennial and homecoming with thousands of color electric lights and red white and blue decor. Daily crowds reach about 5 000 with larger turnouts expected on peak days. A big Moe concert band from Erie headlined in Normal Hall with 80 musicians.
In a shocking case of self-inflicted death, Sherman L. Demcott is found dead in a bedroom with a Winchester rifle across his knees. He had returned from Garlin and burial arrangements were made at Pine Grove Cemetery as investigators noted signs of a fatal self-inflicted wound.
Lawmakers led by Representative John H. Columin win repeal of a ban making billiard rooms off limits to those under 18. Governor Jou fy signs the repeal allowing 18 and younger to frequent billiard halls with restrictions. The measure, extending across Venango and nearby counties, ends penalties on local defendants who paid only costs and promised reform.
In Tanestown New York on June 29 a lodger named Andrew Dahlberg staying about two weeks at the Hoyw Department YM A room shot himself in the temple with a revolver and died instantly. Coroner Liston and police were notified. Dahlberg left $4.15 and naturalization papers from Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
Special to the Journal reports Mrs Stella Hodge of Ware confessing in Atlantic City to killing Emile Amann on the night of January 27. She says she accompanied Amann in a buggy then shot him after he returned from an inspection. Hodge was arrested in Philadelphia and will be brought to Warren tomorrow.
Warren Evening Times reports John M. Andrews, convicted of a grave crime, is breaking down mentally while awaiting a possible new trial. Sheriff’s office cannot confirm, and deputies note he appears well and able to eat, though rumor from Jamestown suggests escalating nervous strain amid long confinement.
The Times reports that Attorney Scarlett is returning from Danville this week regarding the trial for his life. A Times representative states that active steps will be pursued toward securing a new trial.
Mrs George Kirby of Sayrestown was dragged and her hair torn when a colt she was driving ran away at Mount Holly on June 28. An expert horsewoman, she was upset when the team halted suddenly and the carriage overturned. her hair caught on a button, dragging her and the wrecked buggy for about a quarter of a mile.
Reading police arrested 19-year-old Miks Shutes and 10-year-old Charles Forse for eloping. Both were taken into custody at the home of an Hunt of the youthful tower in Reading. This marks their second attempt to wed.
Blatington Pennsylvania resident Henry C. Sern was seriously hurt when a large slate block fell from overhead in a tunnel at a slate quarry. Workmen rescued him from a pool of water and transported him to the hospital. doctors fear he may not live.
Lisbon reports government surveys of church assets uncover vast wealth hidden in church cellars. Images of vaults encrusted with jewels are listed along with priceless statues. A St Anthony statue reportedly holds 4140 diamonds valued around 600000 dollars and a St Concapelon statue estimated at 250000 dollars.
Ten smallpox cases were found in Tomstown and surroundings, eight in Charles Honax’s garden area, two others at neighbors’ homes. Dr Royer orders quarantine and vaccination. authorities prepare to halt saloons in Louisville from tomorrow midnight through Sunday midnight for the Democratic primary.
The annual picnic will be held at Charles Chase’s store on July 4. There will be contests, baseball games for amusements, and ice cream on the grounds. Everyone is welcome.
Thomas C. Cook, former district attorney, says Cochran will defend Gilbert Perkins and others of the Perkins Detective Agency in the U.S. court in July 17 charged with sending threatening letters. Cochran has prosecuted John Andrews for murder and is expected to use that expertise to prove Perkins' innocence.
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