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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
5
Meredith Nicholson presents a tangled scene as Hanford Ames, Cecilia Hollister, Octavia, and Hartley Wiggins circle a contested marriage plot. A late night entry, a vanished Hollister, and a looming family decision unfold amid sharp dialogue and hidden motives in a Prescott Arm house.
Warren on March 4 Joseph Pailos of Steflintd was overcome by gas fumes in a room where a gas meter had been tampered with. The door was closed and he fought to break out as the inrush suffocated him. He lay unconscious for about an hour before Walter Slack found him. Doctors revived him after over an hour of effort.
March 4 report notes President Taft’s reorganization plan abolishes the one port district and creates only a sub port to Cleveland with a deputy collector, part of the customs service overhaul transmitted to Congress before his term ended.
An old style ad promotes a catarrh cure with a “MVOMET” inhaler and eucalyptus products. It promises quick relief by breathing vapors daily under doctor recommended guidance. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with a $0.50 bottle and a money back guarantee from N. F. Ames & Company.
A floricultural ad proclaims magnificent sweet peas with vivid colors and fragrant blooms. Edgar A Higgins of Sweet Pea Specialist in Aurora New York offers eight packets for 25 cents and a premium packet of Spencer varieties for orders by March, with postpaid delivery and an autumn bonus.
Brookville, Pa. Meg Crowe, a Brookville woman, was arrested on a murder charge in the shooting of George W. Osborne. The incident reportedly occurred at Crowe’s home after a struggle begun when she went downstairs armed with a revolver. Osborn died. Crowe’s defense plans were not yet set as a hearing was scheduled before Squire Walker.
Sherman March 4 News reports the death of E B Brown a former Sherman resident employed by Ley Vin sent and J P Hall. He was en route to shoot a well near Clintonville Pa carrying 190 quarts of nitroglycerin in his wagon when an explosive accident occurred. Brown was a skilled oil well shooter having shot 37 wells since February and three the day of his death. His wife and children have gone to live with relatives in Binlenton Pa.
Mayville Mare March reports a baggage handler at the Pennsylvania depot injured transferring freight. A gang plank slipped falling a heavy box, causing a bruise and a partial dislocation of the ankle. Ar Johnson, longtime Pennsylvania road employee, is identified in the report.
Mayville reports ice harvest advancing well with continued cold weather. The Cornett and Howes house storage is about two thirds full and the Fischer house nearly three quarters filled. The H. P. Hopson Company has harvested about one thousand tons and shipped four hundred cars, keeping the operation productive through March.
Washington March 4 President Taft signed the public buildings bill before leaving office. The measure allocates 100000 for construction in Franklin Pa and other sites, directing funds for building projects nationwide.
Warren March 4 claim by Airy 8 Taylor of the Cormblaitor Rolining Company reports discovery of a substitute fuel named ensene. It allegedly powers a motor with 2h to 80 percent more mileage per gallon, emits no carbon dust, and requires eight months of testing. Three Warren auto owners tested it against gasoline, finding gasoline superior, while a refinery plans to manufacture it.
An older corn remedy advertisement touts Putnam’s Corn Extractor as a trusted, non greasy treatment that goes to the root. It claims fast relief and easy application with a 25 cent bottle, advertised by druggists and Thomas Downey.
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