Twenty Years Ago Notes from Corry Journal Files
A March 4 1912 lookback reports Corry aims to improve a road to Findley Lake this season with prompt local action. Dr Theodore C Crosby suffers serious injuries boarding train No 6 and a fractured toe. Erie engineer W M Mercatores injures a hand at the Columbus water tank. Nurse Miss Lillian Herbert dies in Bradford. Alderman Truesdell recovers after illness. Municipal Club and High School basketball may play before season end. William Duke begins a sales job with Duty Co as they plan a move to Center Street.
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Erie
W. M. Mercatores
Columbus
Two Held for Grand Jury in Theft Cases
Robert Gundiach and his brother, both of Westfield, were arraigned on charges of criminally receiving stolen property and will be held for the grand jury. The men are tied to multiple burglaries in the county with recovered items including a radio, tires, tubes, batteries, a rifle, and tools found across several locations.
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Westribud
Robert Gundiach
Westfield
Justice of the Peace
R. D. Powers
Louis H. Fuller
Robert Gundinch
Academy Street Road
Charles R. Stanton
Ray
Chadwicks
Sheriff's Department
Shell
Ripley
Chevrolet
Clymer
South Gate Street
Westield
William Betts
Main Street
Mayville
Dietrich Aims for German Pictures After Hollywood
Hollywood report profiles Marlene Dietrich seeking to return to Germany next winter to make German films. Her Paramount contract ends in December and she may depart for Berlin, preferring quality roles over frequent mediocre ones. The piece also notes stunt star Elsie Ware, famed for dangerous work and earning up to 500 dollars daily.
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George
United Press
Hollywood
Marlene Dietrich
Germany
Berlin
Paramount
Boris Miss Dietrich Wis
Joseph von Stesbarg
America
Flmland
Elsie Ware
Elsie
Civic Alliance Leader at Erie Faces Arrest
Mele Times reports that Frank J. Mann, leader of the American Civic Alliance in Erie, is expected to be arrested within a week on charges connected to a long reign of alleged chicanery. District Attorney Mortimer Grantham confirms multiple affidavits suggesting blackmail and other crimes, citing a Times expose and statements from four affidavits signers and Dr. Sam Sel beta, an Erie physician and school board member.
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Erie
Frank J. Mann
Erle
Munn
Mortimer
Grandham
Eire County
Mann
Grahium
Times
A Times
Sam Selbeta
Board of Education
D A L R Card Party Draws Wide Attendance
Members of Brokenstraw Valley chapter of the Daughters of the Apertean Tagulation hosted a large annual card party at Corey Wostin's Clubhouse on Matt Street. Twenty eight tables, numerous attendees including Mrs L A Crile and Mrs Charles Seeley, awards given, refreshments served, praise for organizing committee, followed by a local death report of Peter Scotty Quinn.
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Brokenstraw Valley
Licy
Corey Wostin
Matt Street
L.A Crile
Charles Seeley
KR. Aullivan
G. J. Cole
Freak Weather Switches From Driest to Hottest Year
The article explains freak weather in the United States over two years, with 1980 the driest year on record followed by 1931 the hottest. It cites shifting high and low pressure areas and air currents, detailing unusually warm periods, regional temperature excesses, and how Arctic air masses interact with Gulf moisture to alter winter conditions.
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Science Service
United States
Scientista
United States Weather Bureau
J. B. Kincer
Division of Agricultural Meteorology
New Mexico
Middle Atlantic
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Central Plains States
Arsenhe
Huron
S. D
Moorhead
Minn
Williston
N. D
Kincer
Indiana
Tennessee
Des Moines
St. Louis
Meridian
Miss
New
Utah
Reno
Nev
Spokate
Wash
San Jose
Cal
California
Gulf of Mexico
Charles L. Mitchell
Weather Bureau
Arctic
McKenzie River Valley
Millenell
Atlantic Coast
Sés
Beaverdam de rive origin questioned
Readers inquire about the origin of Beaverdam de rive. The item requests the source, noting curiosity about place name roots and historical background.
Four Are Held After Raid At Jamestown
Four men were taken into custody by federal agents after a raid on February 13 at a large still located at 125 Crescent Street in Jamestown. Hearings yesterday before US Commissioner Edward R. Bootey led to two men held for the Buffalo Federal Grand Jury on March 7, with decisions reserved for the other two. Named held were Tony Trunzo of 535 Allen Street and Gaspari Faulisa of Buffalo, charged with possession, manufacture, and maintaining a nuisance. Their attorney is John N. Binacini. Samuel C. Gagliano, 18 Water Street, alleged owner of the building, is charged with maintaining a nuisance. decision reserved.
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Jamestown, Mary
Crescent Street
United States
Edward R. Bootey
Federal Grand Jury
Buffalo
Tony Trunzo
Allen Street
Gaspari Faulisa
John N.bninacini
Samuel C. Gagliano
Water Street
Monument Work Open for Decoration Day Orders
Mr Charles Myers former agent for Curry Gizzie Monument and Granite Works Meadville Pa announces he is taking orders for monument work to be set for Decoration Day Call 172R or send a card to A Myers 303 Hast Wayne St Curry he will call with samples and prices that cannot fail to please you
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Charles Myers
Curry and Gizzie Monument
Meadville
A. Myers
Wayne St
Curry
Prospective Mothers Seek Benefit of Dr Pierce Remedies in Pa
Mrs Frances Minor of Connellsville says she used Dr Pierce Payorite Prescription during expectancy after prior infertility and shame. She now has four healthy children and praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as helpful before birth and after. Druggists sell these products locally.
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Connellsville
Dr. Pierce
Frances Minor
Raymond
Violin Teacher at Music School on Center Street
W. J. Mlaherty offers first class conservatory violin instruction and a full system of violin technique. Dealer in old and new violins. Orchestra available for dances and all occasions. Studio at 440 South Center Street. 218
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W. J. Mlaherty
South Center Street
First Major Gorilla Operation To Treat Pneumonia
Washington surgeons performed the first major operation on a gorilla. N’gi, the Diack ape infant, had pneumonia treated after doctors entered his cage and drilled a nostril, removing a quart of dull material. The Washington Herald funded the operation and reported immediate improvement.
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United Press
Washington
N'gi
The
Washington Herald
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Corry
Findley Lake
Theodore C. Crosby
Lillian Herbert
Corry Hospital
Bradford
Truesdell
Weing
William Duke
Duty & Co
Chautauqua County
Hollywood Film Shop
Civic Alliance
Graham
Janes
Glenn Dicksor
Commaldori
Ways and Means
Board of Management
Terie Brie
Charles Leone
Peter “Scotty
Quin
Devalor
Quinn
Leone
Ilinois River
Steve Brodie
Hawaii
Erie County
Jamestown
Music School
Chapin's Are
Nellie Don Wash
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Aqually
Dr. Snanky
Model Dairy Co. Ie
Corry, Penna
Crepel
the Times
H. M. Reich CO
Union City
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