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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
Chapel exercises at Allegheny College yesterday morning ended abruptly when a prank caused a hatch in the ceiling to release chickens and meat into the room as a door mechanism triggered by a clock. Dr. W M Dutton dismissed the service and an investigation will follow.
Mondville on May 22 saw Brank Wood, Poniton Mary, Vine Jense Polroliva, James McCarthy, and others sentenced to the Western Penitentiary. They received terms from two to five years for offenses including statutory violation, shooting with intent to kill, and burglary. Sheriff Oscar A. Roudebush and deputies transported them, leaving three inmates in the county jail. Remaining names include Rowante Silman and John Dougan. Two additional prisoners from Meadville face probable early release if no new charges arise.
The Corry baseball team was organized last night at the fair grounds with Charles Wales named manager and Paul Downey as treasurer. Charles Keating was ejected captain as plans were laid for a young team to be brought from Kane this week and friends booked for out of town games.
Spartansburg suesuay olay 21 Sparta Mrs and Mrs PLD Blair of Mead host guests Mrs Blair's brother John Fartey. Burrows and daughter Dorothy left Friday for a Madrid visit with relatives in Bilinton New York. Butterfela of Hattimore visited at the home of Myra Baker and traveled Thursday to Cleveland to visit friends. Mina Bella Webb spent a week with town friends then left Monday for Edinboro to attend school. Miss Tracy of Garland, who has written poetry for Mrs John Cochran, departed Thursday for Grand Valley. Tobn Healy left Saturday for Girard to attend the funeral of Mrs Healys father J. M. Mee. Mrs Nate Johnson, recently in Coudersport PA, returned home Friday. Mrs Mary Patto died Monday after long illness. funeral arrangements not yet set.
Editor Albert Hubbard argues much suffering stems from overwork and poor routines. The piece touts early Yank soap as a solution, claiming it eases wash day burdens for women by washing quickly and cleanly, promoted as the cleanest satin soap at five cents.
Titusville group aims to arrange one or two buwaball contests for Decoration Day in Corry or nearby areas. They request suitable uniforms and players including Elenon anger and others, with a note about local street addresses in Titusville.
Aleadville May 32 A Meadville clerk Irving Green of 8 A Fine on Water street was arrested on a theft charge after allegedly misusing about $700 of his employer funds. He refunded around $400 and the charge was dropped. $25 was given to return to New York City. Green was ensnared by marked bills after a bank visit raised suspicions.
Jamen Connor of New York City visited Meadville on Tuesday to investigate the death of his brother Frank Conners. He alleges the brother was thrown from a moving train near Bear Gate and plans to pursue damages against the railway, arguing the trainman in charge contributed to the fatal incident.
Warren May 31 the first day of a whirlwind drive to raise seventy five thousand dollars for a new Y M C A building drew strong results. Officials announced 412,362 had been secured by day’s end and yesterday’s 10,000 brought the total to 22,951 on the initial day. The effort in Titusville added momentum with a strong start toward the target.
Elsie Hinds was wounded when a .32 calibre revolver discharged at 1714 Gormay Street at 8 PM. Alanda Coy and Gladys Meyer were nearby as doctors reported the bullet damaged a rib and could not reach the stomach. Her fiancé Coy and the others aided the injured woman and neighbors called an ambulance. Her father Albert Hindy faced news of the operation to come as she was rushed to Hamot hospital.
Cambridge Springs residents discuss extending trolley lines with Northwestern Railway of Meadville. A Chamber committee will meet with the railroad president to urge building or stopping a trolley from the resort to Titnaville, and prepare data to present the case for the proposed line.
The Bradford Paper reports a large order for vitrified paving blocks for New York state roads. It notes about six million tons of blocks needed, requiring roughly 260 freight cars, and says the order represents a small fraction of anticipated block demand over the next 19 months as the state fully adopts vitrified paving blocks for highways.
A fragmentary report details a quarrel involving Andrews and Amann on March 10, 1940, with testimony describing the scene at the Amanns’ home. Witnesses recount Andrews’s demeanor and remarks as investigators probe motives, insurance, and funeral plans. The trial proceeds with Commonwealth witnesses wrapping up direct testimony as the defense prepares its case.
A vintage advertisement promotes PARISLAN BAGH hair tonic claiming it grows thick hair for men women and children. It asserts efficacy with money back guarantee and a doll like gag gift on every carton. Sold by national and local dealers with mail orders handled by the Giroux Co Buffalo New York.
Minerva Club Improvement Committee announces a Clean-up Day at the cemetery this Saturday and seeks cooperation. Prizes offered include 5 dollars for the best outdoor window box, 8 dollars for the best improved lawn, and 1 dollar for the most ornamental hanging basket.
A May 11 announcement notes several highway superintendents under the Sproul act. T. O. Frame of Warren is named among appointees. The posts pay $1,500 per year and oversee contracts in Rond a under state authority.
A churn of local social events dominates the column. Columbus Solimbus and Mr and Mrs Wynn host a Saturday night gathering with gifts and cheerful chatter. Residents report visits, illnesses, and family news across Warren leading to late night departures and well wishes.
An advertisement-like fragment promises rapid relief from rheumatic pain and kidney issues using a two day sequence with REN ALA and RAWUMA. It touts guaranteed results by F Amos & Co, warns of dangers, and urges immediate purchase of a bottle for 50 cents with mail orders by HUMA Co X.
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