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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1912

Page

2

Erie Garbage Collectors Quit Sparks City Waste Dilemma

In Erie on May 28 thousands of families lost garbage pickup after Kauffman Brothers ceased service. City officials warn health boards may force state intervention if garbage is not collected. Councilman Gunnison pushes a one mill tax to fund continued disposal and avoid outside control.

Erio Kauffmang Brothers Board of Health Ita I. Dondon State Board of Hamlth Ls City Gunnison State Board of Health

Bids Opened on North Center Street Project

Council opened bids for the North Center Street paying job but no eligible bids were entered. Bids from Elda Lover and Son, Bunch 2, Porcival, and C H Heath were referred to the street committee to evaluate and report by Friday, May 11.

Hadley Carries Premier Moving Picture to Library

America's Premier Moving Picture Exhibitor Eewin J Hadley presents another show at the Library on Thursday May 30. His auntie ng effort earns press and public acclaim for undisputed superiority with a record of 1000 successful exhibitions. The program promises modern entertainments and high quality entertainment for all lovers of wholesome amusement.

Eewin J. Hadley Mr. Hadley America Hadley

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

The Howlets thank friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement. They also express appreciation to the Corry Mutual Benevolent Fund Society for the funeral furnishings and thoughtful handling of their needs.

Corry Mutual Benedt Fund Society Jason Howlet

Memorial Day Heerciven Meeting Request

Notice from AML mambars of Co. 4 requesting attendance at the Armory on Thursday May 0th 98 to participate in the Memorial Day Heerciven led by Clyde D. Witco Major 2nd Bat 1808 Inf N. OL P.

AML Mambars Uliary Clyde D. Witco N. OL P

Farmers Praga Aeo 23 Meeting Update

Fragmentary notice outlines a farmers event in Praga with participants and dates unclear. The readable portion mentions Tobronlay Janell and a scheduling detail but lacks complete context.

Praga Tobronlay Janell

Memorial Day Parade Likely Final Run In Town

The Journal notes a possible last Memorial Day parade if weather cooperates with a route from the Armory to Central Avenue and Main Street. Veterans may lead the march with civic support urged, while donors' contributions for flowers and automobile transport to cemeteries are requested ahead of Indianapolis-bound veterans departure.

Haap Round Haunt Circus Day Arrives in Corry Tomorrow

Corry prepares for a one day circus event headlined by the Mighty Hang Showa. Crowds and street activity expected May 20 as locals and visitors converge near Corry lanes. Citizens anticipate lemonade and peanuts amid festive crowds and a water carrier quest for a free pass.

Corry Hang Showa Tome Wil

Memorial Day vehicle service notice to Mayor Alexander

Automobile owners who will donate their services to GA I on Memorial Day must notify Mayor C. Is Alexander.

GA. I C. 1S Alexander

Cure a Cold One Day Pill Ad Claims Refund

An old advertisement touts a 10 CURE A COLD ONE DAY remedy with laxative bromide, quinine and Drugetata, promising a money refund if it fails to cure. The listing includes a garbled signature reference to W. Grove and a Pach Pox notation.

W. Grove

Body found on Lake Shore near Erie identified?

Erie May 28 a man found dead on the lake shore between Erie and Wesleyville last night died of blood loss and shock after a leg injury. Coroner Dan Hanley questioned if the victim is Norwegian or Swedish while investigators pursue positive identification aided by a silver watch bearing the name William Bernard Schacter.

Erie We Livin Bhaea Ae Metigau Wesleyville St. Vin Ean's Hospital Dan Hanley José Hls Lash Sil William Bernard Schacter W. Fjernard Wil van Heroard Hanley

Kane Woman Killed by Fall

Mrs. Mary Devine, 71, of Kane, fell down stairs at her daughter’s Kane home around 1 a.m. She died instantly from injuries after moving from bed to the stairway and tumbling the full distance. Blood flowed from facial wounds before a physician arrived.

Mary Devine Kane Youre A. J., Crouse

Warren Team Here May 30 Memorial Day Double Header

Corry High School meets a Warren fraternity team in a Memorial Day doubleheader on the Pal grounds. The visiting squad claims to be the strongest in the county while local students expect a win. Games run in the morning and afternoon with the holiday crowd expected.

Corry Warren Pal

Memorial Day Flowers Requested by Grand Army of the Republic

The Grand Army of the Republic collects flowers to decorate graves of all soldiers. Flowers left at the Post room in the Armory by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday May 10th will be used for the Memorial Day ceremony.

Grand Army of the Republic Or Uefors Oolocie A.m. Rhurnday

Body found in a creek near Bolle Valley

Brie Pa May 2 the mangled body of George Schnellman was found in a creek near Bolle Valley by Mr Meinecke who was nearby in town. The horse and buggy owned by Claude Owens were found downstream with Schnellman entangled and the wagon overturned. Coroner Hanley Wal was summoned and court inquiry began. Owens and others returned to the city and discussed repairs. the buggy horse escaped, throwing Schnellman and entangling the rig. The man was identified as Schnellman employed at Langdon Station by the P and B railroad officials.

Brie George Sehhelwan Bolle Valley Meherei Claude Owens Wan Devan Sohnel Wan Harmad Hanley Wal Noorday Owens Ute Owenn Bath Schon Schuell Hobertoin Stewart William Rurgell Henry Tho Ruchell Hoberlein Thonfort Watsman Hean

Mystery of Johnsonburg Boy Missing Since May

Johnsonburg Pa May 28 A 12 year old boy son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berger has been absent from home since May 8 He was last seen after leaving for school the day of a circus outing He was reported sighted in New York but no confirmation or word on his whereabouts has been received Authorities and parents remain alarmed awaiting his return

Johnsonburg Goo Don Henry Berger New York Circus Schol Watt the Leachere

Warren Completes Y M C A Fund Campaign

Warren reports completion of a $71,000 YMCA fund drive after 100 workers labored a week. The final tally reached $975,074 with a later plan to reconvene for a two day push to erase a $15,000 debt for Kimorgency hospital.

Warren Howaver Ikottchamp Kimorgency Hospital

Action Against Speer Dismissed by Pennsylvania Judge

Judge G Criswell dismissed the petition by voters in the 28th Congressional District seeking to force a legal nomination of P M Speer and a member of Congress from the district. Willis J Hale supporters claimed frauds were present in many precincts but the court found no statutory authority to conduct the investigation. The ruling cites the U S Constitution granting Congress authority to determine the validity of elections.

Antith G. Criswell P. M. Speer Congrand Willis J. Hale Crinwell Uritunal

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