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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
8
Rockwood Maine May 15 United Press reports search parties will start early today for traces of ten men missing after a motor boat overturned Sunday during a fishing trip from Greenville. Captain James Lays, sole survivor, swam to shore and saw no others reach land.
In Pictou Nova Scotia two Unilead Slites army planes were reported still at Pictou in the afternoon with a possibility they might not reach St George's Newfoundland before 6 0 tomorrow morning. Major General Fechet said they might depart this afternoon as weather clears.
A destructive blaze in Mill Village Erie County early Monday destroyed the principal flour and reed mill and several outbuildings. Estimated losses reach $80,000 with water and fire units from nearby towns assisting to save the post office and other structures. The cause was under investigation as fire crews battled to protect surrounding property including a garage once owned by Freund Bundy, where a fatal trucking incident had occurred earlier.
Judge A P Rossiter postponed a written opinion after a hearing on 223 Wesleyville residents seeking annexation to Erie. City solicitor Jacob Held argued the move would require heavy new expenditures due to debt and sewer repairs. Attorneys present noted signers did not understand or want annexation. judge will issue later whether an election will be held to decide voters’ will.
In many Australasian islands a person troubled by an ex-spirit dresses in a woman's attire and adopts a female voice to disguise identity. The practice, described as a traditional form of seaming or ritual behavior, reflects local beliefs about spirits and disguise.
Mayville report of a Celoron boy Warner Erickson aged 14 or 15 alleging a back injury from a .22 rifle discharged by a 14 year old girl, causing permanent paralysis. His father Einar Erickson seeks medical and related expenses in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. Defendant Fred Humt of Celoron faces a jury trial next morning.
An unidentified man was found hanging in a barn about three miles east of Erie on Monday afternoon. Peter Andrews reported the death to Coroner Hanley, who began an investigation.
Edinboro Erie May 15 Merle Van Dyke 18 of Second Avenue near Slop Buffalo road drowned in Edinboro Lake at 2 30 p m Monday. His companion Leslie Hess 20 of Second Avenue and McClelland Street was rescued by spectators, given first aid and expected to recover. The canoe capsized causing the accident.
About 200 miles north of Pennsylvania, Sergeant Homer C. Adams of the Third Battalion Headquarters Company and Sergeant Walter J. Stark of Company M represent lead units of the 119th Infantry as part of a Pennsylvania National Guard pilgrimage. They departed Hoboken aboard the George Washington to join a Philadelphia gathering for departure to France to honor Keystone soldiers. Adams and Stark left Lane at 10:15 Sunday morning on Pennsylvania passenger train 3970 and will train with other pilgrims until Saturday.
The living original members and all lot owners who have paid for perpetual care are urged to attend the annual meeting for reorganization by election of fifteen directors. The meeting will be held at the office of C L Alexander, manager, 116 North Center Street, at 3 o'clock Monday evening May 14.
An aged newspaper ad guidelines note the department aids readers by offering home office farm and personal needs via correspondence. Ads are categorized and edited. Rates are one cent per word, with special yearly rates upon request.
A garbled listing of business categories spans Auto sales Auto parts repair service trucking cleaning and more, with scattered items on insurance education and real estate. The readable bits mention automobiles farms livestock and real estate sections and a broken note about health ailments and remedies.
A testimonial proclaims cure of Bézema using San Cura Ointment and Soap, praising relief within moments and lifelong use. The clipping also lists multiple local rental notices for rooms and a Grandin Hotel bargain sale.
Patient describes severe nervousness insomnia and loss of appetite with headaches. After using four bottles of Redwood's Tepee Tonic the person reports improved appetite weight gain of ten pounds in five weeks and better sleep. The tonic is sold and recommended by Thos Downey in Corry.
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