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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1912

Page

2

Governor Wilson and ML Tart in a Philadelphia column

In a Philadelphia Public Ledger piece, Governor Wilson criticizes his Republican presidential rival, praising the President and denouncing attacks as partisan. The speech defends Wilson’s views, argues for straightforward, honest debate, and condemns attempts to derail discussion with fear or smear tactics.

Gov. Wilson ML Tart Philadelphia Public Ledger Wilson United States Minn Washington Tilm Will

Death of L. C. Crook Ends Long Illness in City

L. C. Crook died last night after a long illness at his sister Emma Crook’s home. Born March 4, 1845 in Wayne County, he married Mina Norati in 1870 and moved to Corfin in 1871. Survived by son John and daughter-in-law Mrs Grace Biddy, Denver, and sister Mrs D. J. Hill. another son Casall died in infancy. two sisters also noted. Funeral Thursday at Miss Crook’s North Cont Street home with interment Pine Grove Cemetery.

Jewld Chiise Crowle Crook Emma Crook John Mina Norati Chaffee Corfyn Hese Grace Biddy John Grook Denver Col Casall Ivferey Hill Glyior Miso Mmma Crook Banda Ipto Wayern Miss Crook Irrest Bolbloct

Saturday Lyric Matinee Offers Two War Drama Features

Saturday at the Lyric promises a packed afternoon with feature films including a recon spy in two war dramas and a serviceman tale. Additional acts include two other films to entertain patrons in a likely double bill.

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Clairvoyants Run From Town After Exploiting Women

A con artist duo posed as clairvoyants, arriving in Cory and staying at Mrs. Randolph's and Mei El Crapser's lodging houses. They swindled several women out of large sums by promising magical remedies and charged advance fees. Victims report payments as high as 50 dollars. whereabouts after leaving Cory are unclear and Brie's destination is doubtful.

King Mire Randolph Erie Cory Advancy Algo Bouth Street Brie

West's Grocery Fire Alarm Errors and Investigation

An afternoon fire at West's Grocery on Letterné Boulevard prompted an alarm to Union Central offices, but a wrong number routed to the Furniture Company and misdirected efforts. Firefighters from Dawron Fros and nearby Reant grocery extinguished the blaze in the basement. investigators wonder if the fire began during a questionable activity, with no severe damage reported.

Letterné Bod Ue Union Central Wending Eller First Avenue Dawron Fros Reant Myststvoila Mmpilogen Wealatore

Shreve Gets Flinn's Decision In Pennsylvania Race

Pidablre Pa Sept 28 The Pennsylvania political fight continues as Senator William Flinn and others chose the Republican over a Progressive for Congress in the Twenty fifth district comprising Erie and Crawford counties. M W Shreve the regular Republican nominee received Flinn endorsement over Philip J Barber the Washington party candidate. Flinn and the Bull Moose advisory committee met with L O McLane and Henry Himvfehi to settle Crawford county alignment. Barber was the Bull Moose nominee for Erie county. Dates of Mendville.

Pidablre William Slvin Pennsylvania Congress Erlé Crawford M. W. Shreve Flinn Philip J. Barber Filnn Bull Moowe Me Lane Linsagine Stawford County Henry Himvfehi Erie Filns Rle- Crawford

Man in Chains Saw Wife Buried After Shooting

A man in custody watched as his wife was laid to rest at St Josephia Cemetery after Thursday’s shooting. Police held him at headquarters awaiting grand jury action while the district attorney considers the case. Children stood by as the prisoner mourned, his grief described by Father Polaski at the Assumption Church. The tragedy was attributed to alcohol.

Saplemben St. Josephia Polles Church of the Assumption Father Polaski Ike Acit

Brakeman Crippled In Yard Accident Near Ol City

Joseph H. Laughton a 24 year old brakeman for the PRR in Venango yards was badly mangled when a freight car line moved by gravity struck him as he rode a heavy cap. He lost his left leg and underwent amputation at Ol City hospital. He came from Sugar Shoe Centre County to take the job. Surgeons Dr. Davis and Gawker operated. He was resting today under the circumstances.

Ol! City Joseph H. Laughton PRR Venango Falline OW City Hospital Hailat Ie Laughton Supeshoe Centre County East Road Company Dri, Davis and Gawker

Martin Faces Amputation After Freight Train Accident

The issue concerns John F. Martin who was thrown from a Pennsylvania Railroad freight car near Sheffield yesterday afternoon. His condition is serious with likely amputation of his right arm due to blood loss. He had traveled to Sheffield to organize a local lodge of the Order of Owls, leaving locals puzzled by his decision to ride a freight train.

M E Conference Closes at Kane

The Erie Methodist Conference adjourned at Kane with Bishop Burt delivering speeches on future Highmins. District Superintendent W. P. Murray receives transfer to Tituaville church. Several pastors reassigned, including C. 1 Meademacowedy Dry Murray to Brin district, Brien Wright to Simpson church, Rostoe Foulke to Wayne Street, A. S. Hopldius to Asbury, and J. Tuo Tung to Cochranton. Many assignments and be supplied posts listed for multiple towns.

Erie Methodist Conference Clovtny Sexton Kno Burt W. P. Murray Erie Tituaville Rev C. 1 Meademacowedy Dry Murray Brin Ev. Brien Wright Fredonia Comer Simpson Church Rostoe Foulke Sharveville Wayne Street Hopldius Asbury MacDonald Clatrict Mondyilie Vallys Cambridge Springs T. W. Dowgins

Grandin Hotel Change Hands in Corry Sale

Grandin Hotel on North Center Street sold by Sweeney to H M Ressler of Cresson Pa. The transfer includes furniture stock and liquor license, while Sweeney retains the real estate. Ressler, an experienced hotel keeper from Cresson, will take possession once license transfers.

Sweeney North Center Street H. M. Ressler Gresson Cresson Corry Sweeney Ias

Out Goes All Rheumatic Poison Ridiculed by Potent Remedy

A sensational sales pitch touts Rheuma as a universal cure covering gout sciatica lumbago and kidney issues. The ad promises a 40 cent bottle with a money back guarantee and urges readers to visit N F Amen & Co for a trial.

Rebuma N. F. Amen & Co

Thought Dead Man Returns in Pennsylvania Story

A man once believed dead returns home after a long absence, shocking his family. Alyin Oy Boyd, ex-resident of Athy ward, reappears in September. He appears older, with wife who had remarried and later learned he was alive, ending years of grief and speculation.

Hl Wie Alyin Oy Boyd Athy Boyd Ielott Wormtiood Walthit

Return of a Fisherman and Family After Years Apart

The article details the remarriage of a man named Boyd to Trasie Wiiott, now living at 110 West Second Street. They share three children Mia, Charles, and Harry Boyd plus Parry Boyd. The family, well known locally, notes Boyd’s decades in oil ventures from Oklahoma to Denver and his recent plans to travel to New York for business.

Illvoree Boyd Thehildren Denver Gol Oklahoma Perey Ayd Gant New York Bustnéna Trananet

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