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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
3
Fragment reads about a lottery at Burkes Slottery with names GANA Downy Corry ants and erienon Hog of nilere. The text is garbled but indicates a local draw or sale associated with Otate.
May 21 Tole reports the death of Stanton after a Kenite wound, tied to a murder charge against Stanton. An inquest at Hoffman’s Undertaking room heard jurors and witnesses including Willan J. Smith and other locals corroborating the facts while the suspect was taken into custody by police.
In Elgin on May 20 several residents report minor injuries from recent incidents. G Willa of New Castle visited relatives while Mr Hog suffered a broken arm and other injuries making him unable to work for a time. J N Watmore received bruises after being thrown from a wagon. Roads were blamed for at least one accident. Local teachers and county officials attended a teachers examination in Corry township.
Fragmentary text promises one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and mentions Hall's Cure and Toledo Ohio though details are garbled and unreadable.
A frame dwelling on Main Street in Franklin burned May 21, destroying Franklin House. Firefighters, aided by neighbors, battled the blaze for nearly two hours. The cause and full details remained unsettled as residents recovered possessions and sheltered relatives. Damages were estimated around four thousand dollars with about one thousand insured.
Newark May 21 Alfred N Dalrymple longtime Republican leader in New Jersey died at a Dover hospital from injuries after a car accident near Dover last night. He was driving with two friends when the vehicle left the road and overturned. Dalrymple chaired the Madex Corporation committee and had led the New Jersey delegation to the Ohio convention.
County officials plan a Meadville gathering in early August to discuss a statewide convention. Steering by Chairman Thos Hewlly and county commissioners aims to mobilize delegates, with about 400 expected attendees from Crawford County and surrounding counties.
Early returns from Philadelphia districts show Sobel leading with 68 percent in the uncompleted tally. The contest remains between Sobel and Motauetitin for the November ballot as 1,528 districts reported and Sobel ahead by 1,0 points with 37 districts still uncounted.
William Rodenberg of Hast Louis, described as a stalwart of the old guard, was photographed in a candid mood amid the Republican camp. Observers predicted he would be heard from soon as the party faced internal tensions and public scrutiny.
Nashville Tennessee reader Lucy Beal writes her relief from a life change and a tumor after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with easing symptoms and avoiding further medical visits.
May 80 William Tinich at Nortty Warren receives a patent for a new motor boat design. He plans to construct a model at the PV Hogelt carpentry shop and attach a propeller system to test the craft. He claims the boat will run at high speed with steady thrust once water conditions clear. He recently sold one third interest in nine patents on a fountain pen enabling two ink colors for the pen.
A missing man identified as Crawford was located in Mondville near Whosetrungd llennyuranca after a lengthy search. The report notes he was found alive at Edinboro where he had been staying with family members, with the investigation detailing steps taken by Mr Way and local associates to locate him and ensure medical attention.
Public notice from MAX HAM & SON announcing a $1500 violin sold for $100 and inviting Corry residents to learn about a money buying proposition on violins. Includes information on guaranteed repair work and contact details for more information.
The note suggests a limited sale of photography materials and prints at $1.00 to $2.00 per item, with quantities dwindling after May. It urges readers to act quickly to place orders, citing high demand and upcoming price changes.
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