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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
6
A fire destroyed the Wig Bi go plant of the Kotbe Fish Company in the east basin this afternoon. Firefighters were hampered by the building’s water front location and wind, risking further damage to nearby structures and drying wets on rools. Authorities estimate about 15000 dollars in losses from the Erie Fishing Plant blaze.
Forest will pursue further inquiry tomorrow as the body is moved to Tidioute for preparation and burial arrangements.
Coroner DeForest investigated a man believed dead for hours found near Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Pleasantville. He was about 65, well dressed, with bruises. death ruled from exposure after postmortem by Dr. L Chapman. Court in Brie notes a charter petition for an Italian society. judge questions liquor sales and Sunday clubs.
Tarolene offered at Downey's Drug Store in a 450 package for rectum disease or piles. Satisfaction guaranteed with refunds if the remedy does not satisfy.
Meadville youth Pat McMichael aged 19 suffered a jeep cut head back injuries and a badly cut leg when the Bessemer passenger train struck the milk wagon he rode in at Shippen street Hessemmer crossing. Cornelius Hogue escaped with minor bruises. The wagon carried about 190 quarts of milk. horses unharmed.
Meadville’s firebug resurfaced early this morning at Chestnut and Market as flames attacked the rear of Misher’s cigar store and Ea Peternon’s barber shop. Harry Nichols spotted the fire about 2 40 a m, broke into action with a floor attempt, then triggered box 17 alarm, halting a likely large blaze that had already scorched the rear and caused a hole in the barber shop.
The Adams Express Company announces an auction of unclaimed shipments including trunks and packages at 25 N Center St Corry starting 10 o clock Thursday September 1 and continuing until sold. F L Koeff Agent John McKenna Auctioneer Wright the Jeweler will occupy the room after the sale.
A Rotterdam London Star dispatch describes thousands of starving women and children along roadsides fleeing Louvain. Hostages are reportedly rotated every 24 hours as public opinion in London pushes for decisive action against Germany and Austria.
Fragmented ad style paragraph praises Ream and York as best for housekeepers. Mentions tea coffee butter and kept indoors items. Ends with jumbled phrases about cleanliness and customer service. Redundant, but implies a shop offering household goods and courteous service.
The Evening Journal is available at Plaza News Store on South Central Street and at Union News.
Harold Hasbrouck offers one two or three cars by the hour or trip at Con ood street Bell phone 11 W.
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