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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
2
Lorain Ohio can expect significant savings from a motor fire truck, now idle after delivery March 26. The two new engines have burned 120 gallons of gasoline in seven weeks of trials and running, reducing upkeep costs compared with four horses and equipment, with estimated savings over 800 dollars.
Franklin Pa May 1 The Franklin city water is contaminated and unfit for use. The board of health warns residents to boil water for drinking and cooking as typhoid cases rise daily reaching ten cases over the 10 day period. A thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent recurrence.
Rene M. Howlett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Howlett of 94 West Church Street died suddenly today at age 18. She had been ill about a week with pains in her arm and hand and was moved to the hospital after Dr Bennett’s advice. Her mother and father were at home when she died. she leaves a sister Monance and brothers John and Leo.
A chaotic session unfolds as witness testimony heats the case with contradictions and dramatic recollections. Prosecutors press details while defense attorney Scarlett probes memories and collateral facts amid a tense crowded courtroom.
The Joes teams players attend a city team meeting at the fair grounds to organize a city squad. Key figures Guile non Hachomer Delury Downey Draker Sullivan Maloney Pierre Crippen Keating Wales and other fans are to be present. A game of ten in ten will be scheduled for the coming week as baseball interest grows in the city.
A Monday forenoon hearing in Frankl discusses court jurisdiction over a petition and whether a single party voter can vote a different party ticket at a primary. The ruling could affect the nomination of Republican candidate Hon. Pator AL. Speer for Congress and involves figures General Willy J. Hulings and attorney A A Hellman among others.
A citizen visiting Union City recalls seeing locals with tied up packages containing liquor said to come from Corry, sparking a debate over Prohibition and cross county liquor flow. The writer questions the trolley claim and urges clarity on the matter and enforcement.
May 20 Cartinhouse Axed 14 son of Mr and Mrs Chas Einhouse resided miles north of the village. He was in a rowboat with an uncle and cousin when the boat capsized in Bear Lake about 2 am. The uncle reached shore, and Cartinhouse swam but drowned. The other boy was later found. the second body recovered later that morning. Details remain meager and unclear.
City officials meet in executive session to discuss an ordinance and to canvass in joint conventions. Votes determine board appointments and the creation of a television board. several petitions and referrals are noted as the meeting proceeds.
Record shows May 6 read and approved. Joint cession concurrent resolution concurred. Council considered and reconvened for joint evasion. Ordinance for Raymond Avenue adopted on due and 2nd readings under suspension with all voting affirmative. Wright Street extension ordinance also adopted on due and 2nd readings with all voting affirmative. Motion to refer bills to city solicitor for legal arrangements before final reading. Adjourned.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a rapid cure for scalp itch, dandruff, rash, and skin irritation. It claims simple finger massage and no hand washing, offering a 25 cent trial bottle and a guarantee at Corry, Thon Downer Drug Store, with regular bottles selling for $1. Zemo is produced by W. Stone Medicine Co. of St. Louis Missouri.
A vaudeville program arrives in Corry this Friday and Saturday at the Library Theater. Headlining is Colonel Fred Lorettns, a veteran of New York and Philadelphia stages, appearing before the Library audience. The Great Millfair, famed drummer boy of Shiloh, brings a striking set and a premier city show. Two shows nightly at 7:30 and 9:00.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor promising safe quick results for corns calluses bunions and warts in twenty four hours. It guarantees relief with a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists and Thomas Downey.
Fragmentary note mentions Maurion Costello and Vitagraph favorites at an event tonight. References to cards and exhibitors are unclear.
Local notice invites ladies to the opening dance Friday at the North Gate Dancing Pavilion with special car direct to the new entrance and admission. a grand time for all, part of a dancing school event on Friday evening the 24th.
Advertises Ban Cura ointment and soap from Thompson Medical Co claiming to cure fever sores cracks chilblains boils ear problems sore nipples and other ailments. Mentions guarantees by N B Amon Co and Thomas Downey and lists prices of products including ointment and bath soap.
An unreliable ad claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxativo Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if no cure and shows a makers’ mark H W Grovh on the box.
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