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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

6

LeBoeuf Crossing Abolishment Request Under Review

Residents of LeBoeuf township seek to abolish the only railroad grade crossing on the flat road at Looe road where the highway crosses the Pennsylvania Railroad main line. They file with the State Public Service Commission claiming danger from frequent accidents and near misses. A overhead bridge is proposed with the State Highway Department and Erie County parties to the complaint. Hearing is set for November 1 at 9 30 in Erie Court House with Public Service Commissioner John S. Riling representing residents and traffic data to be presented. The filing notes 2035 autos crossed the tracks in one day with 2886 driving carefully indicating a driver error rate of one in five attempting to dodge a locomotive.

Nion City Pavells Waterford Union Civ Leboeuf Township Looe Pennsylvanis Railroad Company LeBoent Township State Public Service Commission R. R. Company State Highway Department County of Erie Public Service John S. Riling Ariel Eighth and State Street Public Service Board Highway Department

Boys confess to murder of rich recluse in Michigan

Four boys aged 14 to 16 were jailed in Berrien County as police confirm their signed confession to the slaying of a wealthy recluse near Watervliet. They said they searched the house for money, cut telephone wires, and killed the old man while he slept, a crime not discovered for two weeks.

ST. Joseph Mich Berrien County Watervliet Henry Girling Leon Long Alvin Keller Reinhold Triechel George C. Bridgeman

Here’s a Fine Tonic Laxative Says Druggist

A druggist touts a vegetable laxative as a nightly remedy for three weeks to improve blood, complexion, and eyes, urging readers to brew a cup every other night.

Gentlest Laxative On Market Promises Health Benefits

CELEBY KING promotes a package praised as a health builder worth its weight in gold. It claims to normalize bowel action aid stomach function and give sweet breath. Children are said to drink it and enjoy its gentle laxative effect, suitable for fretful feverish kids.

Death of Mrs William Rourke in city home

Mrs Catherine Rourke wife of William Rourke died just before noon at 40 West Main Street after a rapid decline from apoplexy She had lived in the city all her life and was active in St Thomas church and Maccabees She is survived by six children and three granddaughters with funeral services Monday at St Thomas Church at 9 o'clock and burial in St Thomas cemetery

Catherine —Rourke William Rourke West Main Street Leon Berard Pittsburgh Theodore Sommerer Niagara Tails John Fitspatrick Cincinnati Cora Rourke Ray Rourke Puneral St. Thomas Company

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Ad Promises Cure

A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing chronic stomach and intestinal ailments after a Philadelphia doctor suggested surgery. The note claims the remedy cleared catarrhal mucus, calmed inflammation, and prevented future symptoms, with a money back guarantee and nationwide druggist availability.

Philadelphia Mayr Janes O 'Condra Adv

Rival in love drove murder at fruit store

In Pittsburgh Homewood area Phillipo Germano 28 was shot dead while seated on a keg at his fruit store. An unidentified man who had just bought cigarettes fled through the rear door. Police suspect jealousy over a threatened marriage and blackmail or jealous rivalry as possible motives.

Rose Pittsburgh Phillipo Germano Homewood Germano

Corry Scouts Demonstrate Scout Work at Waterford

Corry Girl Scouts from Camp Kamp led a demonstration of Scout work Monday evening at 7:90 in Waterford’s vocational school assembly hall. Led by Mrs Kamp and supported by Mr Kamp and Rev Mr J Ashton, the group toured a week earlier at Simneon’s Hill, meeting Helen Westley of Niagara Falls. the visit recalled the well run camp and the Girl Scouts’ work.

Saterford Ih Kamp Corry Waterford America Kamp J Ashton Taylor Farm Simpeon’s Hill Helen Westley Niagara Palls Hill Girl Scouts

Rainbow trout shipments to streams near Meadyille

Twenty cans of rainbow trout from Ye Toga Hatchery were sent to Muar Eile this afternoon under A. G. Hiller. The fish will be released into streams outside of Meadyille.

Muareile A. G. Hiller Meadyille

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