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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
Weather notes predict fair Thursday with a northeast wind and warmer temperatures Friday. In Bradford a violent incident ends with Samuel A. Norcross killing Wathére Smith and then committing suicide near Kushequa. Norcross, about 60, leaves a suicide note claiming vengeance and betrayal amid sparse family details.
In Success Magazine Hilla Parker Butler extols baseball as America's national sport and uses a vivid scene to illustrate its charm. A curious foreign observer watches a dramatic play with spikes, a birdcage mask, and a bat, while the crowd roars as the ball zigzags and the umpire calls a strike.
The body of Edward Drippe a Hoboken lumberman was found in the Allegheny River after a man fell from a wharf two weeks earlier near Gily Pennsylvania.
Lima Peru May 5 Fearing float ing and submarine mines in the River Guayas the Pacific and the Koampa Line steamers will not call at Guayaquil the chief port of Ecuador as they have done heretofore
Tomorrow signe 18 the date of the Big Initiation of the Watchmen of the World in this city. The noted degree town of Bris will be here and K of P. Hull will be the stone of the largent initiation ever held in Corry. All applicants for membership should be on hand without fail.
Honest workmanship advertised by Lyon Knepp painting and interior decorating at 61 N List Avenue. Bell phone 164 R.
The council notes approval of records from April 18 and May 2. On motion salaries for police rise under Bill 823 and Bill 25 sets chief’s pay and duties. funds shift from incidentals to the slurry department. Ajax alley draft referred to committees. concurrent resolution for joint committee approved. meeting recessed and reconvened before adjournment.
In Jamestown New York Antonio Galen or Colon died after lying on the Evro tracks east of Windsor at 7 last evening. His first attempt to end his life was interrupted by a freight crew but a later approach succeeded as a passing engine crushed him. He recently came from Cleveland and spent the night with Nicholas Rizzo who runs a trust store on Windsor and Chandler streets. The motive remains unknown.
The hunt for Ferdinand Placher, an inmate who escaped North Warren State Hospital, ended with attendants recapturing Fischer. He was returned to confinement at the institution after two prior escapes. He reportedly visited Jamestown during his time at large before being captured.
The Fall of Babylon presented at the Lyric with two other fine productions not surpassed in Corry. The films are praised for value and entertainment, promising patrons lasting returns for their money.
Notice states that Conauit, the eyesight specialist D. O. R., called at the St. James Hotel meeting.
The Erie County political scene stirs as the June primaries near with only Bates as a declared Republican candidate. Kraemer, ex registering official, is rumored to seek support, while Democrats in Crawford County back John Franks for renomination and rally around Aly Brook. Labor and labor-friendly blocs are noted as influential factions in the race.
In a late evening session at Barnhart and Delorente offices creditors of Todays Magazine held talks. They decided West Way will follow the plan of Mrs Bhagett and a Canton Ohio relocation is anticipated in months. Payroll of 5000 a month will be paid once editors waive claims, with the plant to be put on a paying basis and all obligations cleared.
A night watchman at the local chair factory reports a fine sighting of Malley’s comet. He observed the comet from 8 15 until dawn, with a clearly defined tail and a pale white color, about 1% degrees above the horizon, fading as the moon rose and dawn approached.
Sherri Moomey conducted a sheriff sale for Erle this morning to satisfy a National Bank of Corry claim. Attorney Robert J. Osborne, likely representing some stockholders, was the sole bidder and the plant sold for about $52.
Regular May 4 session endorses ordinances increasing salaries, duties on the fire chief, and a wage-related bill. A joint resolution, reports, street and bridge items, and parking enforcement updates are approved, with committees directed to act on fire alarm boxes widening a third ward engine house and other city projects. The meeting adjourns after routine business and notices. Breaks include a harshly garbled ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and patent medicine claims.
Late evening breakage occurred at the Nant clothing store front window between six and seven o'clock. No information on cause or damage details is available.
The notice announces an eye-mint specialist D Partoll consults at the St James Hotel every Friday. Contact is by telephone.
A garbled exchange discusses Nero and flowing hair with editor and author alluding to a celebrated figure. The text is incomplete and contains unclear attribution and syntax.
Albert Zugschewrt a leading Northwestern Ohio attorney and Democracy leader pleads guilty in a case involving alleged misconduct with a drink. The office scene centers on a pleading and references other named figures and actions, signaling a political-legal controversy.
The Bowie Co. stock of gents furnishing goods has been bought by A F Messenger and will be offered at and below wholesale prices. All dollar shirts 76c and other items including hats, underwear, collars, ties, and umbrellas are on display at A F Messenger's.
Pine Grove Cemetery Association announces its annual meeting at the manager C L Alexander's office on Monday evening in May. All stock certificate holders are members and urged to attend. directors will be elected for the coming year. Presented by D S Rowe, Succ.
An advertisement announces a new plumbing and tinning shop located in the east basement of the Payne block at Main Street and Maple Avenue. Clyde L and Sonex Ball offer services with contact via phone 116.
Corry Public Library sits in the north wing of the high school building with access from the south entrance to the street. It opens on weekdays 7 to 9 p m and Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays 2 to 4 p m. Miss Rue Williams is the librarian.
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