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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
3
A jumble of classifieds and notices including help wanted, photography studio promotions, a rummage sale ban by the Board of Health, and local social updates. Mentions Wright and Ben advs, Stennett & Son, Walter Shing Studio, Drews and Meade items, Park Street property sale, and Mrs. Melatye moving into the Wilson house.
The Lillian Guild will teat with Mea and Edward Crapier of 1 Church St Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. A J Hasbrowel brought to the Journal office samples of the Wolf River apple, praised for size and color, claiming they excel in quality. James Pe Drown received a letter from his father about a hunting trip, noting miles traveled and election results in the Milne Woods. The Toastmaster Company reported gains at Sherring and a planned venue in Corry for events. Virginia moving pictures house improvements begin, aiming to become a premier venue. A North Bust woman warns of new mail concealment law while some try to avoid revealing senders. Armstong county offers reward for George A. Clark’s arrest after a threat incident. Clark’s escape and current whereabouts remain under pursuit. HAM’s condition reported as critical.
The Erie Times reports a famed tramp believed dead after a freight train incident in Savannah, Ga. He resurfaced alive and now vows to curb boy tramp expeditions by guiding youths away from hoboe life. For years he has sent boys home and been recognized by railroad interests for his work.
The Erie Times reports a city wide ban on poultry raffles and any games of chance before Thanksgiving. City officials, including the police chief and mayor, warn that poultry raffles will not be tolerated and officers must enforce the order.
The will of Peter H. Hoyt was probated by Surrogate Harley Ne Groaby with Delevan Curtis representing. The estate valued between 125 000 and 150 000 includes the Hoyt apartment block on West Third Street. Executors named are Frank S. Hoyt and J Gertrude Hoyt. The court appointed John F. Shaw and Otto L. Bloomquist as appraisers. The entire property will be sold. Thirty nephews and heirs of the Hoyt line receive nothing by the will.
An old promotion asserts that Vinol cod liver oil tonic strengthens the aged by improving blood flow and restoring vigor. It cites Mrs. Michael Bloom of Lewiston Pa aged 80 who reportedly regained activity after using Vinol, and offers a guarantee with Druggists C G Babbitl & Son Corty Pa as distributors.
Chicago detectives wrestle with a baffling homicide after a middle aged woman was found beaten and nearly nude in a Saratoga hotel room on Thursday evening and died Sunday at County Hospital. Investigators report little tangible evidence and no clear suspect, aside from a man who accompanied her to the Holy at noon on the day she was found.
Philadelphia on November 18 Jamies Carr 71 died in a rare accident when a weapon exploded while a dealer examined racing cavalier items. The round struck a necklace in Carry neckwear, piercing the carotid vein and causing fatal bleeding before aid arrived.
Edison 10 plans to lead multiple companies formed under his name or associated lines. The 66 year old inventor may resign from current posts to head firms including the Thomas A Hilson Company and the Motion Patent Picture Company of New York. Dyer, who has run various Wiland and Gilmore firms since 1908, could be affected by these changes.
An advertisement from Ames & Co promotes ME ON A STOMACH TABLETS claiming relief from indigestion and related symptoms with a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes stomach health benefits and lists assorted ailments alleged to be improved.
Fragmentary OCR reports the death of a 82 year old man named Torry, described as a cousin of President 72/1, a former U.S. consul at Genoa. It mentions Wind Newport and Mrs Milyard J. Bere, with scattered phrases about a youth studying sculpture and statues in America.
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