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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
2
The mayor ordered a 30 day dog quarantine after a dog on the Wilcox place showed hydrophobia symptoms. Authorities warned of possible negligence in reporting the incident and urged full citizen cooperation to prevent a rabies outbreak.
Erie dated Sept 6 half day sessions were ordered to ease overcrowding in public schools. Directors admitted no funds to build portable classrooms at No 6 and No 12. Superintendent Missimer proposed rearranging rooms in overcrowded schools to halve attendance, noting 710 children enrolled and estimated portable structures costing 1800 dollars each with five extra instructors needed.
Morning incident around 10 30 involves Tohn Larson driving a milk wagon on Spring Creel road along Main Street when a rear axle failed at Mill Street, cans rolled onto pavement, significant milk spilled, gutter flooded with dairy product, a rider aboard saved the end cans, wagon collapsed, another wagon secured salvage and debris removal proceeding.
In Its City on Sept 6 Dr Willand Bag Anil veterinary surgeon rapidly quarantined twelve dogs across Irwin township near the Merten Venango and Butler county lines. A shepherd dog owned by H Kebe of Thy township showed rabies symptoms and had bitten nearby dogs within a half mile, prompting investigation by state veterinarian C J Marshall and Dr Dagnall.
Frank H. Ranpaki, a Dunkirk city electrician and Brooks plant worker, fell fifteen feet from a catwalk at the Brooks locomotive works about 2 PM and died at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Coroner Blood to hold an inquest Friday.
A severe electrical storm hit Russell with heavy rain and lightning. Poles were struck near Thurston Fox’s home, severing telephone service. A tree fell near R L Stanton, injuring him lightly. A barn on K Knapp’s Dutch Hill farm collapsed. nearby horses were not hurt. A bridge over vireo in Sermon Hollow was washed away. A horse drawn by N Bunton was struck by lightning. Stanton survived with only a shock.
Legal notice states Frank J. Cheney and Chensey & Co claim to act as junior partners in Toledo business and will pay one hundred dollars per each case of catarrh cured. The document includes sworn affirmation by A. W. Gleason and a notary, with advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Zinc's Family Tile.
Corry Tur management shut down after two busy days as several gambling dens at the grounds were closed. A quoted opinion by Auditor General Sisson notes that devices like paddles and prizes used to induce wagers constitute gambling, despite officials misclassifying them, and warns that allowing such games would undermine 1907 gambling laws and empower agricultural associations to skirt the law.
A county note laments widespread sheep depredations by dogs, leaving many claims unpaid due to lack of funds. It urges stricter dog control and enforcement, noting minimal protective action by authorities and frequent dog killings by shepherds due to ongoing losses. It references Washington County’s decline from noted sheep industry.
The Erie Lutherans announce a Sunday afternoon meeting with Rev. W. B. Brey of Zion's Church as principal speaker. The Erie Lutheran Church Benevolent society hosts the event in Corry with delegation members including Adam Inver Edward Althof and Adam Leth. The group will travel on the Philadelphia and Baltimore train, leaving at 1 o'clock.
Dumiea town September 1 saw a hard fought wrestling card at Geloron Auditorium led by Dynamite Jordan of St Louis who defeated Albright of Rochester in two falls after Albright won the first. Land of Blimie toppled Young Pappas of New York City in a talent laden bout with substitution Greek for Frank Nuris. The show drew a weak crowd. weather caused postponement from Monday night. Long beat Pappas in the prelims using a 15 pound weight edge. Burns replaced him in a separate match and Chris Jordan challenged for a 147 pound title with up to $500 at stake.
A dramatic blaze in Spring Creek Township last night destroyed two large barns and their contents. Margin Mead’s barn near Spring Creek village burned, with hay, grain, tools, a buggy, and a dog lost. The other barn on Mrs. Ogden Deming’s Went Spring Creek farm held crops and tools. two calves reportedly perished. Exact loss totals unavailable, but not enough to cover Mead’s damages.
F. J. Winger of Dale Grove wrest, Ol City, was badly injured in the woods behind President as an axe slipped on descent. Companions applied a tourniquet from his skirt. he was rushed by train to a private ambulance and taken home for care.
A call to Woodrow Wilson supporters to attend Friday evening in the countess room to organize a rousing campaign rally. Supporters from all parties urged to be present and help mobilize efforts in the upcoming event.
A fire destroyed the engine and bottler house on Jacob Goldstein’s lease between Rowesville and Shaw Farm in Guy, Massachusetts. Pumper Walter Lawton found the equipment burned yesterday morning. the blaze damaged tools and likely caused about $600 in losses.
Harrisburg reports State Highway Commissioner Bigelow ordered removal of water break repairs from Pennsylvania roads after observing New England systems. He says Pennsylvania needs funding to adopt improvements and accelerate road construction and repairs this season.
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