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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
2
The writer contends March American Magazine remarks by Julian Leavitt compare U S prison torture to the Spanish Inquisition. He warns the administration to fully investigate trusts before exposing cenitentiaries and urges church interest in foreign missions amid alleged convict punishments.
Franklin March 1 Dr Irwin Zerbe medical inspector reports seven incipient tuberculosis cases among 1326 school children after screening all pupils. Five other suspected cases and two near care at the local dispensary. Neutral, factual tone with emphasis on identified cases and treatment plan.
The Maccabee lodge rooms in the Horn block have undergone a lore renovation and redecorating by M. Marks and pre Meot. The color scheme of green and white aims for an exceptionally pleasing effect with new features extending four to five feet from walls and ceiling. Mr. Auirks crafted the ornamental felese, creating a striking decorative display as the Maccabees claim a lodge room of high quality.
Tituville March 1 J A Glesencamp wealthy club man of Pingbore appeared before Alder Tam Kerr and pleaded guilty to damaging 76 rotted grouse in the city last November He was fined 1875 plus costs totaling SAUREGe Me He paid the amount and returned home today, ending the case.
Mayville Feb 29 The case of Irotta R Connaro vs Buttslo and Lake Erie Traction Co. opens with claims of negligence after Ralph Gennaro hired a livery and was struck by a snowbanked street car near Dun Kirk. The mother now sues for loss of services following his injury.
After the Jmekereall same last night the Falconer Ind Corry Flight School teams gathered at Dr. J R Pope’s Franklin Street residence. The house was decorated with pennants as players noted. A three course dinner followed after games and music with general good cheer lasting past midnight.
Posted monthly reports of the relief department of the Pennsylvania Railroad show January 1912 payments totaling 214,865.96 dollars to members. About 148,234.85 went to eastern lines near Pittsburgh and Erie for beneficiaries and 60,020.50 to western lines. Since establishment the fund has paid 33,800,820.02 dollars. East of Pittsburgh payments for deceased members totaled 100,820.71 for those disabled and 24,474,208.00 overall on the eastern lines. January disbursements from the fund of the Pittsburgh district totaled 60,020.50 with 26,500.00 for deceased members and 526.50 for those unable to work.
Four men die in a blast aboard a locomotive attached to a freight train about 100 yards from Muncy station. Victims named are engineer William Sink and crew Members Vintry Robinson Holton White Conductor Will Meyers Brakeman. The boiler explosion tore the wooden station and injured one bystander. The train was moving fast when the boiler blew, hurling workers clear of the engine.
Farmers gathered at the court house Friday afternoon to form a temporary organization led by J De McIntyre of Pitty. Officers elected include J Wilson Handlton vice president J J Logan secretary treasurer Arthur J Reynolds and W S Wise as committee members to draft by laws. A meeting to finalize the plan is set for Thursday March 31 at the same location. The goal is cooperation with Beasemer railroad to market farm products.
Competitive examination under the United States Civil Service Commission for clerk with pay grade in Corry Pennsylvania. Examinations held March 1912 in City Building Council Room. Applications on prescribed form available free from local rep Mr W Schuyler Corry. Applications due by 4 20 p m March 12 1912. Submit blanks promptly to Herbert Mitchell Lee’s Civil Service Board Philadelphia Post Office Building.
Reported dynamiters engaged in explosive work along the river gorge from 13th street to the bridge, delaying progress until late last night. A Briarall road representative met with officials to resolve expenses. county plans for Big Sandy Creek may involve dynamiting if obstruction remains, with another blast anticipated tomorrow.
Major Sykes of the Volunteers of America found Sazano Folland dead at the Volunteer store on Twelfth and Wrench streets in Erie. Folland had left the East Wilenth Street mission early to open the shop and had a history of poor health and epilepsy. coroner Hunley to notify relatives and determine cause.
Warren March 1 by a death day, Hd. St. Allen formed Recorder and Register of Warren County and Marshall Parshall, wealthy resident, interested in the mausoleum, the Oakland Cemetery association has not yet favorably considered the building. If cemetery ground is unavailable, another site between Oakland and the Catholic factory will be used. The mausoleum will feature a capacity of up to 500 crypts with several compartments already sold.
An old ad claims Parisian Sage can restore hair and prevent thinning. It features a model with Auburn hair and suggests the remedy will brighten faded hair and provide a dainty dressing. Money-back guarantee offered if results are incomplete. Sold by N I Ampg & Om and dealers nationwide.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Registration for Nurses announced in Warren that licensure was granted to a number of local nurses. Among the names listed are Warrawn Mmeline Bauer Agnes S Wilkin Union City Anna Nugent Titusville Elizabeth A. Reardon Brookville Mabel Kiefer Bradford Alswithy M Collina Grave L Healey Anne He Vaughn Corry Louisa Peters Di Modalary W Donaldson Pyantclin Mayme W Shoemaker Meadville Dols Torry Julia Schwab Punse aulawney Verna A Zimmerman
A readable fragment lists items for a Sunday dinner: Palm Vegetable Soup, Beet with Brown Gravy, Rolls, Apple sauce, Fricasee, Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Shlimon Salad, Mashed and Rolled Potatoes, Corn and Lettuce, Apple, Blackberry, Custard and Lemon Pies, Maple, Coffee and Milk.
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