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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
5
A Franklin officer killed about 125 stray dogs over three weeks. The dog catcher collected taxes on redeemable dogs. roughly 195 were killed or sold with burials. For each dog killed, the officer earned one dollar, reimbursed by dog owner tax payments. The move reduced a small army of worthless dogs, though some owners protested.
National Bank of Corry in Corry Pennsylvania announces changes with Henry Koppel as President V WE Andrews and B A Dopow each serving as cashiers in the bank's leadership lineup.
Jamestown New York reports 14 year old Clea Gray, daughter of Mrs. Martenson, missing since leaving home after a quarrel on a Saturday night. She reportedly traveled to Sugar Grove with relatives, slept beneath a tree near Bugtle, and was last seen with Mr. Frodelius’ guidance en route home. parents have notified police and seek her safe return.
Directors of Himwood Home for Boys and Girls inspected renovations at a recently purchased firm near Girard to convert the building into a county home for girls court detainees and to plan a new building. A temporary facility will house about 20 inmates plus staff while expansion proceeds. The Boys home at West Springfield remains crowded but content. the 1st legislature allotted 54,000 to Elmwood Home Association with 8,000 for buildings and 1,000 for maintenance. Trustees authorized sending the appropriation notice within 60 days. Several Erie County groups pledged help completing both homes, with the temporary house ready for inspection later in the month. The system aims to keep youths on farms or at lakes, under moral guidance, with education and Sunday church attendance, reducing ties to the old reform school.
Warren Pa Sept 6 city park William J Weed 60 died at his home on Fourth Avenue this afternoon He was a member of Warren lodge No 1 IOOF receiving a life membership One daughter and three others survive The funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock in charge of the Warren Ble
More than 100 delegates to the Eighth International Congress of Students arrived in Philadelphia on a two day tour of Pennsylvania institutions. Welcomed by Provost Smith and others, they plan an itinerary including a steamboat ride on the Schuylkill River an automobile tour of the city and Fairmount Park and a visit to Valley Forge with dinners lunches and entertainment.
Rochester, September 7. Rattlesnake Pete Gruber says a rattlesnake steak dinner will be served at the Rochester Newswriters Club when the Buffalo Press Club visits. The feature plan includes broiled steaks, live snakes for table decorations, and an opportunity for diners to handle the snakes.
Detroit Today reports a Made in Detroit show in the business district highlighting local manufacture. The event is organized by the Detroit Board of Commerce with most merchants donating window space while streets near the exposition district are closed to regular traffic for the week. The boards cite Detroit’s leadership in producing stoves machines varnishes freight cars motor cars clothes aluminum castings and lubricants among other items.
The Northwestern Association of Councils of the Royal Arcanum held its sem inal meeting in Millsville with delegations from Philadelphia Erie Warren Meadville Franklin and other towns. Notable attendees included Grand Regent Artur B. Eaton Philadelphia and Br. dG. Russell Warren among others representing the Supreme Council.
A Corry resident Mr. A. D. Nicholas testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his Jumbago and irregular kidney secretions. He praises the product and urges trials at Ames & Co. drug store. Sold by all dealers. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Andrew McKelvey D D Doe No 2 Part Place promotes chiropractic treatment claiming to relieve a wide range of ailments including arthritis asthma digestive issues and paralysis by addressing the root cause. The ad lists numerous conditions and invites readers to seek relief through their methods.
David Smith of Girard Pa wins a six month day school scholarship at Hile Business College after a guessing contest at the Corry Fair. Several other winners receive certificates, with prizes mailed to their homes. Total fair admissions counted 2097 on Friday among men women and children.
Michigan progressives met on Bata Blanc Island in the Detroit River to outline plans for a vigorous 1914 state campaign. Leaders from across the state attended as party finances and organizational strategy were discussed. Wayne County Progressive Club led the day’s program with political speeches by Victor Murdock and Albert Meyerlige.
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