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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
2
County commissioners plan to open registration books and stationery this afternoon and tomorrow at city polling places. On March 27 all eligible voters not voting in November or those who changed districts must appear before the registrars. Annual registration for the next November election will occur later in summer.
A 26 year old woman, Mrs John Kupin, was struck and killed by a train in the Erie R R yards in Meadville while near Bagot Avenue. The accident occurred as she picked coal. no witness saw the event. Her child and a four year old were noted, with the scene described in cautious terms by nearby workers.
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as a life sustaining tonic that supposedly converts food into vital blood. It claims the product boosts appetite digestion and energy, restoring stamina and ambition. Sold by Thomas Downey as a 60 cent box.
A chaotic report from Butler Pa on March 24 recounts a firebug case linked to a discovery by investigators. The page notes a mystery origin and mentions a suspect who allegedly wore a tunic from a local shop, while owners of a nearby property would not purchase papers from an unrelated vendor.
Fragmented text details orders for maple syrup sugar and bake goods, urging prompt placement of orders. Mentions a weapon, bank bolt, and various unclear names and places, suggesting a disruptive or coded notice without clear event facts.
Classified notice lists a corner property at Pleasant A Treat Bird First Avenue with multiple addresses including 19 Spring Street Aloom Home 203.1 Plena Street and Pleasant Street Swap WILES CURED LN 6 to 14 Days. UnionPhone 80310 advertises PAZO OINTMENT refunds if it fails to relieve itching and related pile symptoms within 6 to 44 days.
The article notes a sharp rise in hide prices over the past four years, driven by reduced beef cattle herds and growing demand. It cites cured hides at 18 to 24 cents per pound, select hides at 40 to 48 cents, and South American hides up to 51 cents, with overall cost pressures on leather goods.
The county committee list shows Republican and Democratic nominees for ward positions including J.T. Barker, Charles J. Hall, J.J. Minnehan, and J. Barker among others. Contests center on Second and Third Ward selections with names like Bark er Hall and Kincaid. Ballots will reflect party lines in Albionboro and Corry districts with observers watching the outcome.
An 1887 case reports John Parker alias Quin Wae sent to the South Jaffer penitentiary for three years for stealing. A telegram from the superintendent of prisons lists the prisoner as Tory to be pardoned, with Quinn claiming he was pardoned but asserting his innocence when questioned after a Saturday afternoon visit. The temperance group in Franklin and city officials pursue evidence.
Salamanca March 24 Witchard Hevenor Jr of Auerstradt was badly burned when a gas action torch exploded while he dined near a water pipe behind Teuski's Hotel. Firefighters and bystanders aided until medical help arrived. he suffered serious facial and body burns.
A Union City political meeting conducted by joint executive committees of Prohibitionists and Keystone Democrats discusses forming a fusion ticket. The talks follow the resignation of County Chairman Oldw of the Prohibition party and explore endorsements and cross backing to unite temperance and anti majority party forces for local assembly and state senate contests.
A garbled notice states that forty three takeout licenses were issued or planned with certificates filed and fees of 451.60 to be paid at the county treasurer's office. The event will occur Friday and Saturday of next week amid court actions and border-related notes.
Bradford Pa March 2 Poorly edited report of a missing Fairbanks boy, son of Mr and Mrs Fairbanks of Willan Street. He left home after supper March 2 and was last seen near Bonnet Bronk school building. Blue eyes, about five feet three inches tall, wearing gray wool coat, knee pants and cap.
Horricurg Pennsylvania reports crop prospects for 1912 show the peach crop will be well below normal. Deputy state officials confirm the forecast, noting only about seven percent of normal yield expected as surveys proceed.
In Eri Pennsylvania on March 28, new evidence gathered by former Post Office Inspector John Oldfield delayed the Parkinu-Hajieate Cal hearings. The postponement was set for April 1 as defendants Mortimer Hull and James McCain along with Harry Perkins faced charges related to a grave matter. District Attorney J Orin Wail sought more time. defense counsel and various parties conferred, with several defendants arriving for the session as the court prepared to receive new material.
The Franklin liquor license hearings proceed with remaining cases. The Commercial Hotel matter nears completion while the Park Tote case should wrap by Monday. Testimony covered purchases of liquor by youths and bartenders with several witnesses involved in the proceedings.
An old newspaper fragment advertises N. F. Ames & Co offering Rheuma for rheumatism promising rapid relief and a money-back guarantee. It promotes low cost pills and claims uric acid dissolution within hours. Also notes a local auction of household goods on March 29 at 10 am and a vaudeville bill at the Amuseu Tonight with Buhay and Twins.
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