No Paper Memorial Day Observed by Journal Office
Following the established custom there will be no paper issued tomorrow and the job department will be closed during the day.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
2
Following the established custom there will be no paper issued tomorrow and the job department will be closed during the day.
General Hulings petitions Elk County court to throw out ballots in certain districts from the Republican primary for congressional nomination. Hon. P. M. Speer led with the nomination. Hulings seeks a ruling on alleged ballot defects. Judge Hall took the matter under advisement, with a decision expected next week.
Meauivills May 2 The county commissioners awarded the jail project to Crowe and Grindrod for the building and Parley Steel of St Louis for the cell work. The total bid is 29506 dollars with building 24495 and cell work 1081. Construction must be completed and keys delivered to the sheriff within seven months.
In Meadville on May 28 the Supreme Court of the State sustained Judge Prather in the case of Geo J Vetter for the use of Pillsbury Buffalo Company appellant versus the City of Meadville. The Crawford County Court held the plaintiffs had no just claim for part of the contract price for work on Park Avenue. The high court overruled the errors and affirmed the judgment, the amount involved about 97000.
Henrika Moore of Renovo employed on the Penney mat with Rorlins sustained injuries this afternoon when a passenger train No. 105 on the opposite track struck him as he tried to return to the near side. He was hurled several feet, taken to the operating room at Kane hospital, head injuries and multiple fractures reported, internal injuries possible, condition uncertain for several days.
Emma Deckman of North Second Street, after months of illness and medical detours, expelled a large spotted lizard during a violent vomiting fit. Doctors suspect a waterborne ves or parasite entered after a pool visit last summer, with the creature now believed killed by the coring. Her condition is improving.
Louis Brown, driving a taxicab, struck John Hwleht who darted from Ajax Alley in front of the taxi. The bicycle wheel smashed but the boy was uninjured. Brown had the wheel repaired at his garage. drivers complain cyclists, especially boys, ignore the right side, sparking several near misses.
Promoters invite crowds to a Friday night dancing event at Hage Track Pavillion. The venue offers an 7 to 8:30 pm session with popular dances, casual crowd, trolley line access, and affordable prices for all to enjoy live music and sociable atmosphere.
Harriaburg reports after a burst of optimism by Commissioner Buller, Pennsylvania plans to plant trout fingerlings in streams for next season. The state now stocks about 1.5 million fingerlings in Corry Bellefont Pleasant Mount with tens of thousands more eyed for added streams. The goal is a strong trout season as fingerling production and distribution expand statewide.
Warren Virginia May 28 a man named Barber sustained a fractured right shoulder and other injuries when he was jolted from a moving streetcar near Frenborg while boarding. He was treated at a hospital after the car stopped and a taxi carried him there. He is an employee of the Warren Street Railway Company.
Proposals received yesterday by the Erie Water Commissioners will be tabulated today and awards made this morning if bids satisfy the board. Projected work surpasses prior undertakings and more than $600,000 will be spent to rebuild the water works system with modern machinery at the plant.
A large enthusiastic audience gathered as the Haag show arrived in town featuring twenty eight elephants, trained animals, and a troupe performing horses and trained elephants. The daytime matinee drew a cool, pleased crowd with an exciting display, while the evening performance was set for 7 30 with strong turnout expected.
The contractors Busch and Percival report preliminary work completed on the new Indian brick road. Two brick wagons are hauling loads as construction nears, spanning from North Center Street to the Macallan road and toward the New York estate. The township paving proposal and funding discussion continue, with local motorists backing the plan to advance the road project.
Memorial exercises were held at nine in the high school main room with patriotic songs from the Budenta and speeches by Capt. Baker about war history. Later the 6th to 8th grades gathered in the auditorium for additional Memory Day programs with recitations and songs.
Mary Whittionsy and Mrs C O King lead a group of local ladies arranging a benefit at the Lyrie Theater on Friday night for Mrs David Warren whose home was destroyed by fire. Admission will be 10 cents, with hopes of raising funds for the affected family.
The note from Major Wilcox states Company A will march in tomorrow’s Memorial Day ceremonies with as many men as available. Captain Webb is expected to command the company as Lieut. Carburg returns from Pillmore, Ny. The Grand Army Post may lose the Nations Guard presence.
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