25 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
1
An explosion nearly destroyed the Russell Chemical Company plant when a clogged valve was cleaned and another valve opened near a tank. Merrit Bauer and a coworker handled the valves. a torch was lit and a blast occurred, knocking a man unconscious briefly. Fire was contained before the entire plant burned.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape Cold Compound as the result of years of research costing over fifty thousand dollars. It claims the product cures colds or grippe quickly when taken every two hours, promises relief from headaches feverishness and nasal discharge, and notes it is widely available through any druggist.
Local notices report funerals for Mrs. Tom Gray of Erie and Mrs. Henry Dunn to attend. Mrs. Ray Donaldson, Mrs. Moll Smith, and Philo Fatterson visit relatives in Ontario and Wattsburg. New residents born to Reuben Preston, and Beaverdam road commission discusses state road routing from Brie to Gorry and Warren.
Sanford Shomoy, an engineer at Pattatown brewery in Pottstown, nearly died after a tooth extraction caused a severed artery and heavy bleeding. Two dentists and a physician stopped the flow of blood, restoring him from a life threatening condition.
Theirst presentation of the Paw ston Flag at Oberammergau occurred in 16, but details are fragmentary. The brief note records a Passion Play event with a referenced flag motif and location in Oberammergau, alongside sparse date cues.
Neighbors rush to 17 Railroad Avenue as Mrs Hattie Lathrop is found tied to a chair with a glass of poison in her hand. Her daughter Mildred Hilbert fled with their two children after poisoning attempt, with authorities involving the district attorney.
Jameston Ni October 25 Vinton Howard aged 56 tried to kill himself thrice in one forenoon near Byed the tard. He first attempted to jump in front of a street car but the motorman stopped in time. He then tried to step in front of an automobile but the driver avoided him. En route to Jones General Hospital he begged to be allowed to go to the creek. Dr FH Nicholls says Howard is under constant observation and may be nearing insanity. His wife says he has acted strangely for several days.
The MacWalters Round-the-World Quartet of Boston University will present a secular concert at the Presbyterian Chapel auditorium on Wednesday evening, October 2. The quartet has delighted New England audiences for three years and recently gave a concert before 1700 people at Martha’s Vineyard during the past summer.
A forthcoming trip by a group under the New York YMCA auspices sails to the Orient mission fields in spring. The secular concert features mild quartet, solos, duets, and readings with impersonations by Bil Thomas, joined by Mrs. Thomas.
The International Tailoring Co of New York solicits orders from old or young men for up to date clothing made to individual measurements. The offer targets Corry and surrounding Vicinity with prompt service and custom fittings.
Warren October 24 Farnsworth, a Saybrook resident, remains semi conscious after an alleged assault by his two sons agena and Guy. Charged with aggravated assault, the father’s condition may lead to a murder charge if he dies. Dr Pryor of Sheffield reported the case as of now.
The 886 page book prints verbatim testimony from the celebrated trial in Warren Pennsylvania. The Dunkirk Printing Company completed the publication last week and sent copies to Warren for attorneys and court officials. It is the largest publication of this kind in the county and among the region’s largest.
Rodgers arrives in Spofford Texas after a cross country flight from San Antonio aboard Wis Coast to coast. He left San Antonio at 12 48 and covered 195 miles in five hours and 22 minutes with a one hour repair stop and several short layovers at Sabinad and Uvalde. He plans to press westward tomorrow toward Del Rio then Comstock as his crew scouts for a safe landing area.
Misa Lea Dumas of My- Tone New York declares two bottles of Vinci revived her after weeks of fatigue. She credits Vinci with restoring strength and health, claiming it outperformed all prior tonics. The ad offers a money back guarantee and notes O. O. Babbitt & Son Druggists of Corry, Pa. stock the product.
An old advertisement promotes Begg’s Mustarine for chest pain cough rheumatism and general aches with a 44 cent box claim. It also features Doan’s Kidney Pills endorsed by Mrs Frank Wells of Corry Pa and other testimonials. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as US agent.
The Warren Times notes an estate valued at thousands and life insurance of 7000 for Dr James Gass and 8000 for Mr Gass. Surviving children are heirs. The double funeral will be at the MiB church in Sheffield Wednesday at 2 40 p m with Masons and Odd Fellows attending in a body.
In Melbourne on October 25 Andrew Fist the premier urged cooperation with the motherland to preserve the freedom of the few as part of the fans of nations. He suggested Australia might cooperate with the United States to deter those who would threaten peace and act with impunity.
Notice H Weiss junk dealer at 815 W Smith street asks owners to notify by Union phone 4N or by card if they have rags metal and similar items. He will come for them. see name on wagon. Tort.
B and B Mattress Co advertises mattress restoration with reasonable prices. It promises to make a mattress feel as good as new and invites customers to send their mattresses for makeover services.
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