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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
2
The New Castle News reports on expected showers and cooler air on Wednesday with south to southwestern winds into Thursday. Forecasters warn of a visible comet so observers may see a nebulous fall within about two hours tonight. Public mood ranges from curiosity to practical caution as lights stay on for safety.
Rainhord Independent reports a circulating rumor that Hon. I. He Wilcox may quit the race for the Republican nomination to the assembly. Wilcox declares no withdrawal plans and says he remains in the contest to win, with many supporters across the county backing his campaign.
An old time tonic claims to renew strength in the elderly. It purports to clear thin blood, thin and invigorate the body, boost appetite and digestion, and improve overall vitality.
Announcement made Monday May 16 reports a wage rise dating from May 1 at the Eclipse Works Branidin factory. The raise applies to all except company officers. The notice notes an nine percent increase in wages across eligible staff.
In Crawford County court Alton Hoover fainted at his chair during the murder trial. Judge Walling adjourned to 9:40 this morning as medical staff stabilized him. Witness Miss Vaila Foy, 20, testified about phone conversations with Hoover on the murder day. jurors were amidst panel selection, with multiple venires before the twelve were chosen.
An advertisement claims a patent medicine can cure sciatic rheumatism. It cites a testimonial from Innes Be Pulge of Willa New York and lists Ames & Co. Ames mail order and the Rhema Co. Buffalo New York as distributors. The box is priced at 250 a box and testimonials praise rapid relief.
Col J C Ross Thompson, a longtime attorney of Bile bur, is very ill at his residence at Twelfth and Holland streets. Reports tonight say his condition is improved over yesterday as family members gather, aged 77 and among the town’s oldest lawyers.
A. Stranahan near Spartansburg reports successful alfalfa trials on thin soil. Over several years he has 9 acres of alfalfa nearly rooted, with three cuttings last year. The crop looks strong this spring, and he plans to refine varieties and soil conditioning to boost yields.
A Kane Republican note urges removing Golden Rod along right of way and property lines to curb May fever and asthma sufferers. It praises the plant as a late summer flower but calls for killing it this season at a noted resort area to protect public health.
Carl Van Tassel of this city marries Miss Jella Reynier of Brie at the bride's home in Erie at noon today. The ceremony drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Whitmore and other local residents, with the groom noted as a popular young man long employed by Alexander & Co.
An Erie man identified as Dougherty was shot in Dunkirk by Edward Hurnett a Dunkirk resident. Dougherty remained alive today but in extremely critical condition as physicians treated his wounds. Hurnett is in custody at police headquarters on an open charge awaiting the outcome of Dougherty's condition.
A report from Baltimore County notes a local public music festival on May 27 featuring a new version of My Maryland with altered words by an examiner named Wlogany. The aim is to perform the song to the original music while changing the lyrics so the old lines are not recognizable.
Five thousand miners from the variety lines in the Trwin and Greensburg held marched into Greensburg and after parading the principal street repaired to a hold east of the town where meeting to be addressed by Vice President Francia Yeehan was held. They were very orderly.
Stanley Ketchell the middleweight champion knocked out James Porky Flynn in the Armory A A against the Boston United Heavyweight. Ketchell ended the bout in the third round. The crowd roared as Ketchell dominated from the start and sealed victory with a decisive stoppage.
Franklin Pennsylvania May 18 1910 Shel Williams of Erie was arrested on a John Doebensh warrant charging maintaining lottery. Detective Crown says the leagues are a fraud with 25 cent weekly fees and a weekly $10 merchandise draw. Several hundred dollars are tied up in the scheme.
A historic note credits Lydia Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts with developing a root and herb remedy for women's ailments. The claim says the product proved more effective than others of its time and gained global use in addressing women’s health concerns.
Mrs Charla Fiske of Girard was accidentally shot by Frank Didenhoefer while bunting for dates. The pellet entered her body but did not penetrate. She remained on the outer side of a hedge as bystanders warned of danger while Didenhoefer planned another outing.
Dumond D L proprietor announces Foed fish of all kinds and offers orders taken and delivered from his shop at Mo 14 Firat Avenue.
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