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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1924
Page
3
Local editorial discusses President Coolidge and Governor Davis with praise and critique of campaign tactics while noting voter sentiment. It also spotlights road improvements on Columbus Avenue bridge removing streetcar tracks and widening approaches, plus commentary on a dining car site on South Center street.
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination on October 1 to fill the rural mail carrier position at Clymer New York. Further information may be obtained at the Corry post office.
Twenty years ago the public schools opened with the usual enrollment and Chief of Police Ford Stavens led attendees. Alfred Anderson of Went Pleasant Street left for Warren Ohio to work for Ponts Shovel. McInnes extra high speed steel tests at St Louis. Alex McInnes Sr. attended. John M Burgert bought land at Lake Columbus. A rumor links a city college man to a wedding with Hyman Jr. John Coole and a party welcomed a new arrival. Raymond D Day returned from California. Toronto excursion attendees included Joseph Mir and Perkins.
Clyde Winton pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 200 dollars plus court costs and 30 days in county jail Judge Avied urged protection for the public noting drunk driving as a potent danger. The moonshine charge against Hinton was dropped on district attorney's motion due to jurisdiction issues.
Mary Johnson of Santori Ohio aged 28 escaped serious harm after a collision on Waterford Road near Erie. An attack followed as Mrs Parrott and companions pursued Johnson who fled on foot into a field. Parrott struck Johnson with a wrench causing multiple head and body wounds.
Warren Eddy Mallett, residing near Youngsville, pleaded guilty to larceny charged after allegedly waking Clyde McCalhim at Youngsville's Exposition Grounds. Before Justice Brazee, he was sentenced to 60 days in Warren County jail this morning at 10 o'clock.
Dunkirk Sept 8 Local reports say Nickle Plate lines acquired land east of the city in connection with the merger with Erie and other railroads. Company real estate officials have not officially confirmed the plans, and a local agent doubts changes are settled enough to detail operations.
Sam Shaneen of Ridgway with Mr and Mrs Willian Haim of Johnsonbally traveled to Goclok area and to Albert Ewing’s Bayard Street home where Miss May Childs was staying. After a disturbance residents saw Shaneen free the woman and drive away in the Haim car threatening her life leaving Mr and Mrs Halm behind. The woman, formerly employed by Shaneen in Ridgway’s restaurant and garage business, is believed to be taken back to Ridgway.
Smethport Democrat reports Mekean county jail in Ue borough now under armed guard nights following a tip by Sheriff Burton of a planned jail delivery. Authorities say precautions remain to deter any escape attempt as outside forces threaten. An armed sentry is stationed outside the jail nightly and any attempt to free inmates would meet a strong reception.
Joseph Canacet of Olean, 88, a former restaurant manager, died after an accidental shotgun discharge at his Irving Mills area chicken farm between Olea and Bradford. He had moved there three weeks earlier to start a roadhouse and chicken operation. A report cited that a failed discharge and an accidental explosion occurred as he investigated crow predation on his chicks.
Chautauqua County Day at the Warren Exposition faced disruption on Friday as attendance waned leading to a curtailed evening program. The Kilties Hand performed at the main hall with banjo and mandolin artists joining Hankinson auto polo teams amid piano displays in the building.
The Olmstead family held a seventy anniversary reunion at the Ange Hallany, with Mr. and Mrs. Ay Davis hosting. A noon meal, music, and greetings filled the event as attendees shared memories and pleasant thoughts. Delegates noted plans to convene again next year at Mr. and Mrs. Elias Stuinitor’s home with attendees from Erie, Piney, OM Cite, Tiruseilie, Veoomuin, and Spartinslattrys.
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