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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
2
Twenty years ago the company planned to resume trolley work this morning but rain halted progress. Tracks were to be extended toward Columbus Avenue along the thoroughfare as rapidly as possible, according to Journal Files from September 20, 1906.
Publication information for the Cony Evening Journal of Corry Pennsylvania lists publishing schedule daily except Sunday, address on West South Street, Arthur Colegrove as publisher, post office entry and mail rates including five dollars per year by mail and three cents per copy by carrier, fifteen cents weekly.
A newspaper feature narrates Mrs. Carson’s Channel swim with a motherly motive to avoid dishwashing for her children. The piece contrasts heroic effort with practical relief, noting many would endure danger for freedom from chores and suggesting men might take on the swim, yet fear the endless dishwashing.
The American Chem is weighing rubber futures with guayule as a temperate climate source. Experts David Spence and G H Gargan urge cultivation while noting other risks and regional crime notes. Local moves include John Colegrove and family preparing to relocate to Coudersport as Murray Olds tests at a military academy.
A series of incidents in Cortland includes a theft of an automobile from the Lantz garage near Butino and Tielith streets about 1:30 pm. A guest of the Park Hotel was robbed in his room and another guest is missing, with police linking the events to a hotel guest disappearance. Government and civic meetings addressed the town's street railway and prohibition efforts.
Mr and Mrs J S Rowe described a remarkable event at their home on E Wayne Street last evening noting an unusual atmospheric display during a night described as magnificent. The report mentions a ratal Joral phenomenon observed at the residence.
Warren officials report Harry E. Bassett, county Republican chairman and Warren Tribune managing director, has been named postmaster of Warren. The vacancy arose January 1, with Bassett awaiting Senate confirmation after exams. Marshall Parshall and others competed for positions.
The Hormel Gas and Light Company announces a 26 percent gas rate increase in 16 towns starting September 1. The price jumps from 58 cents to 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet, with a five cent discount for prompt payment. A manufacturing gas need is cited as justification. Towns affected include Hornell Canisteo Almond Alfred Station Wellsville Whiterville Bolivar Yuba Andover Greenwood Hammondspk Little Genesee Richburg Sia Standard.
Fire in a North End home gutted a 500 gallon still used to redistill wood alcohol and byProducts. Authorities say the operation involved at least 10000 dollars in investment and yielded more than 1000 gallons of wood alcohol and other products. The plant was in the cellar of Frank Aposto s residence at 1014 View Street.
In Ridgway Pennsylvania on Sunday a car plunged over a bank near the area. B Johnson 90 of Salamanca New York died at a hospital from injuries received. Her mother Allee Hall 60 is in serious condition with internal injuries. Johnson was driving the car. his child and others were not seriously harmed. Lots of people glance through the classified columns before they read the other news.
F Patterson died Saturday. Survived by several relatives listed in Bradford. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at Lome idener with Relive of the Drothern Church officiating. Lost a gold watch belonging to A Wainsbrirg and Cory.
The muskrat is proclaimed fit for eating, hailed as a suitable edible in swamp and marsh regions. The statement crowns the animal as a lawful table fare for local communities.
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