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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
6
Vendors describe a May bargain event at Concord Street with wagons arriving from Tallon and customers paying cash for a wide assortment of groceries. They promise low prices on canned goods, cereals, meats, produce and household items with delivery for $5 orders before May 25.
A New York court orders Michael Liebel Sr legally dead after a long disappearance. Letters of administration will be issued if proof of his death is not provided by the specified date. Relatives allege he vanished while property and trusts remain unsettled, prompting a court-mandated search.
In Willcottville on May 11 William and Daniel Lagwall, two locals, were seriously injured when a steering rod failed and the car toppled onto them, pinning both beneath the vehicle. A 16 year old nearby assisted, and help was summoned from a nearby farm. One man suffered a broken rib. his brother was hurt but details remain unclear.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle remedy for chronic constipation and torpid liver. It claims the olive colored pills cleanse without calomel, ease stomach and breath issues, and offer pleasant nightly use for vital health.
On a day spent screening jurors, eight of twelve were chosen for the Cyntha Ruthvin murder trial of her husband Willis Witham. The pool included Edwin G. Firthweign, John Rehman, Herold Westenfelder, Niward Botilor, Chester J. Wojohnanan, Frank A. Aseenu, Mbene Ee, and Willoughby Roachart. Court officials anticipated testimony starting tomorrow as jurors settled in for the process.
Recompiled ad style claims tout a remedy for kidney issues, promoting ingredients like dandelion and mandrake and claiming rapid benefits from a first dose. The text cites testimonials and a branded company in a dubious health tonality common to period advertisements.
An odd damaged notice from Corry Pa advertises a laying machine service near Caldwell on Weight Street. It claims the device can reshape and repair old items to “better than new,” offering quick work and a stated price. instruction to call a local phone number is included.
A two passenger automobile stalled on the Pennsylvania Mallroad near Dunkirk was struck by a train. The occupants escaped uninjured abandoning the wrecked car just before impact. The vehicle was reported owned in Brookton.
May 13 report from Mileabethtown Pennsylvania notes a horse skull embedded within the wall of Hope Church built 82 years ago. Authorities investigate the wall as a possible act tied to a theft or other crime affecting property and church integrity.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident involving a person named Haitnton on May 12 at Hoslovons halt. The text mentions an excavation unit and attempts to apnet ont hail fat ter, with references to Reha Of Men Aviom Hata and a concealment act. The readable details are sparse and unclear.
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