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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
2
The council passed an appropriation ordinance with two key items. One provides 1000 for Fire Department apparatus and the other 5449.86 for the street improvement fund aimed at upgrading North Center street. The move avoids tax levy increases while backing critical city needs.
Philadelphia March 11 The readjustment of wages for nearly 400 men in the Pennsylvania Railroad offices and signal towers was announced after a meeting of union and company representatives. The raise adds about 40 000 dollars annually to the company and includes a request for wage readjustment for part of the service. A two week cut request was asked by the union and under consideration by the company.
Sibley in Cranberry Township adds seven animals to his herd at the new farm. A 600 pound animal arrived from Kan Baa City, with ponies from Iowa including a small colt. Deer escapees from the farm distract townsfolk. one of two deer remains at large near Cooperstown.
Local druggists O. Babbitt & Son of Corry Pa advertise Orine a sobriety aid promising life benefits. The card urges readers to stop drinking, save money and earn higher wages, claims a trial succeeds and offers a free booklet.
A fragmented market notice lists several fish varieties including halibut trout and baga with brief notes on condition and prices expected around tomorrow. The text mentions local vendors and a forecast of cooler weather impacting catches.
Austin shows rapid rebuilding with new brick structures on the south side and planned replacement on the opposite. Goodyear Hotel site and nearby depots are under reconstruction as workers clear debris and resume operations. Pulp and paper mills resume and expand, employing skilled iron and steel workers with wages from 1.77 to 2.00 daily.
Warren March 11 the Hew nett Plane Company was placed in receivership with liabilities of 80000 and assets that exceed fifty percent of the liabilities. The action transfers control to a court-appointed receiver as creditors seek recovery.
County commissioners prepare primary election ballots for April 13 asking residents to express support or opposition to a new Memorial Hall to honor Perry Victory Centennial and provide space for military naval and patriotic societies. The plan includes financing through bonds and taxes with additional operating costs and potential courthouse expansion.
The Presby terian congregation held its annual meeting in the church parlors with reports from church groups. Rev Woodward praised the Boy Scouts for developing young manhood and received appreciation from members. Building committee members and officers were reelected as preparations for the new structure continued. The evening closed with a social period and tea served by the Ladies Aid Society.
An aporial meeting is set for this evening in the Salvation Army Hall at X o'clock. Adj. McMillian in charge, with Capt. Grotts and List, Parkins assisting. A veteran Salvationist speaker from Kine, Pa, will headline. All are invited to attend.
An old advertisement promises a rapid cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It offers a money back guarantee if the cold is not cured and notes the product price as 25 cents per box with the Bayer or Grovh’s label.
Willard of Harbour Whort injured at Boyle and William factory on Wobath Street when a heavy weight pulled by cables caused a fall from the elevator carrier. He was conveyed to the hospital unconscious with multiple injuries including a fractured skull and broken leg and arm. Mrs Willard present as the accident occurred and medical staff attended promptly.
Three inmates pleaded guilty to varied charges yesterday before Judge Henson. Henry Wierachoswhi, 27, admitted assault and robbery of Stanley Ruthowski and received a ten year penitentiary term. George Reaves, 46, admitted uttering forged checks and related theft, while Frank Mr Drew Reaves contested filling the checks. Henry Harrington, 27, from North Carolina, admitted larceny of bicycles in two cases.
Meadville Va March 12 Fireman Charles Scowden of the Erie Bus road was badly hurt Monday night near Millera station after falling over a gate on his locomotive. One knee injured and body shaken he was rushed to Spencer hospital where a telephone message said he was resting comfortably. Scowden, who lives in Meadville, has long worked for the Erie Railroad.
A special train led by General Superintendent H. M. Carson of the P and B division arrived at the city around 12 80 today. He was accompanied by several division officials and engineers, but no session was held. In Spartansburg Virginia, Herbert 14 Bowen was appointed postmaster to succeed Mary A. Kornson whose term expired September 17, 1011.
An advertisement promotes MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets as a two week remedy for indigestion and related stomach conditions. It claims the product strengthens digestion enough to handle hearty meals and offers a money back guarantee. The box price is 50 cents, sold by N M Anton & Co and various drugstores nationwide.
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