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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
2
Citizens denounce delays by the Corry Power Company over a franchise, accusing opponents of sympathy ploys and extortion, while a Sunday baseball plan provokes uproar as residents demand prompt action and lawful conduct.
Fire destroyed most of the passenger station of the D and A V Division at Tidio ute. The building suffered about 4000 damage and was insured. Station agent William B Bookhammer was burned on the face while aiding in the evacuation as Tidionite Fire Department and local companies fought the blaze.
Cory Boy Wilingsley of the Chamberslain Millery Institute and son of D Warren DeRosay of the city won the one mile race on Saturday at Jamestown New York. The meet was hosted by Prep School of New York State.
Edinboro March 27 Directors of Edinboro Normal School face a serious problem facing closure by June if a suitable sewer connection is not established. State health officials rejected a proposed sewage plan, prompting engineers to study cesspool disposal. Dumping into creeks was ruled unacceptable and risked damaging nearby property.
Jerry McMinton was taken into custody after a quarrel with his brother on West Wayne Street. Officers Stevens and Spencer conducted an examination in the mayor’s absence, finding the injury minor and attributing the episode to excessive drinking. McMinton and a companion were briefly held and released.
Meadville May 26 Miss Mary Byers employed at the Spiratla plant was struck on the head by a large iron post that gave way at the Casino building Oakwood park during the annual picnic. She is a patient at Spencer hospital with a frightful gash but was reported as comfortable Sunday afternoon.
A Saturday luncheon at the Y M C A headquarters in Neville city celebrated surpassing the $75,000 goal for a new association building. The total raised exceeded the target by about $19,000, with final reports showing $88,754 raised, though late totals noted a remaining gap of $17,000 to complete the full Stevens Y M C A fund.
An old ad offers repairs and sewing machines with 25 years experience and no charge for estimates. It promotes Burtons pollu products and references a National Hotel contact for Harry Burton. Also advertises PAZO OINTMENT promising refund if it fails to cure piles in 6 to 14 days, 50 cents.
A city solicitor conference in May between Corry City Electric Light and the new Power Company discussed securing an exclusive franchise. Wally Waltz reportedly valued a stake at $10,000. W. W. Blair was also involved. The city solicitor opposes the bill as drafted, seeking changes. In Brie, Pa a coroner's jury ruled Wiss Hinds death accidental after a revolver discharge by Clauda Coy. Coy testified he and George Leiter were cleaning the gun when it fired in the Hinds home.
Memorial Day observance planned by Post 70 G A R with citywide invitation. Activities begin at 9 20 a m at the Armory, procession to the park weather permitting, sermon by Rev N J McIntyre, prayer, addresses, roll of honor, music, and graveside decorations at local cemeteries.
Buffalo Bill Wild West and Pawnee Bill Pan Kant Combined promotes a new arena and tent setup on Monday June 3 1913. Rail connections will bring visitors to a site featuring a range of acts including Roughriders riders elephants ponies fox hunts and Hindley horse shows with Mr Wales guiding prize acts and a parade of unusual animal performances highlighting innovation in showmanship.
At Whitfield on May 25 widow Belle Rudd died by ingesting prussic acid at 2 am after weeks of despondency. She had bought the poison on May 8 from Lamb and Cowan. Neighbors were alerted by her daughter Mrs Mead, who asked for a doctor and reported the widow unconscious before aid arrived. Coroner Osgood viewed the remains and the surviving son is named V. Rudd of the lane.
City Solicitor Kincaid drafts an ordinance to create a milk inspection department for the city government. It provides for an inspector to license dairies and dairy products sold locally, ensuring purity and quality before sale, to be reviewed at upcoming council meeting.
Erie Pa May 36 Decnund the food inspector Edward Leon swooped down on a market dealer Loaich of Edinboro for selling meat deemed contaminated. The meat was improperly handled and saturated with kerosene oil. The inspector warned the dealer and ordered the item removed from sale.
Morning walkout by painters at Abdely's art section disrupts Sunday work as employers claim inability to raise wages. img shows widespread painting activity with the strike likely to slow downtown projects and related duties.
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