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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
Town papers report beef prices climbing with winter arrival. Retailers expect 30 cent beef. prices have already risen 1 to 2 cents per pound in two days. Steaks like sirloin quoted 28 cents, premium cuts 38 cents, and holdings such as cuck steaks and lamb shoulders now scarce and high. Armour & Co. spokesperson blames supply and demand, not packers, for the rise.
The Amusel screens a Witderaph special in three parts The Money Kings or Mission of Diplomacy a very fine picture along with two other features and an orchestra Don’t miss this engagement.
The Corry and Colas Street Railway seeks an amendment to Ordinance 418 to build a south side loop from the tannery east of Gorty to Center Street then to Pleasant Street and onward to Main, West Main, Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. The plan covers two years from acceptance, with immediate construction urged. Officials anticipate spring work if the franchise is granted.
Viewers appointed by the Warren County Court conducted a legal view of a 9 rode route in Spring Creek township to open a public road from Gerry to Spring Creek station. The viewing panel included W J Knupp Thompson and George Gilberds of Tidioute, with petitioners Lindsey and Claric.
Free piano contest offered by merchants with ballots available for a ten cent purchase. Readily offered to societies lodges churches and clubs with no one barred. Ballots obtainable only from listed merchants after a ten cent purchase.
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a cheap hair growth remedy claiming it makes hair soft, glossy, and abundant within minutes. It promises dramatic effects on itchy scalps and stopping hair loss, urging readers to test a strand and observe a noticeable transformation in a short time.
Erie police pursue a group of young con artists described as college youths who solicit magazine subscriptions by posing as fundraising for education. An alleged ringleader, Joseph F. Thompsen, is named as a suspected crew member, with officers warning residents to beware a polite yet deceptive door to door approach promising votes for the student’s college prize. The scheme reportedly offers 49 cents per subscription and uses convincing stories about winning college admission to pressure payments.
Six young men are accused of working to secure subscriptions to a magazine claimed to be published in St Louis. They were taken into custody yesterday by Detective Sergeant Brown and Police Clerk Lenschon. Joseph F. Thompson is said to have headed the plan according to police. The men claim they were misled by Thompson. Thompson remains at large.
A Lyric feature matinee is set for next Saturday afternoon with five reels. Maquina Apy in two parts a wonderful Wiz drama and Secret Service Man plus two additional reels.
A middle aged man was found badly mangled on the westbound track near Lovell station as an Erie freight train 77 or 78 approached. He bore naturalization papers issued in Calumet County to Dolin Lanin from Oslo Germany. The body was taken to Grinsted & Co for examination and burial preparations while investigators seek relatives through the papers.
Dr. Rockwell of nlom City brought four patients to Corry hospital this morning all believed to suffer typhoid fever. The Erie Train 10 was met by a local car convoy and a stretcher carried one seriously ill patient. Nearby towns are alarmed by the outbreak and increased calls for medical aid.
Funeral services for Mrs A L Wales were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the West Pleasant Street residence with Christian services led by G O King. Pallbearers included G D O Finth W A Steen R S Johnson D H Andrews J B Austin C S Bentley. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attending relatives and friends included Mr and Mrs Roudebush of Muncieville Mr and Mrs Chris Barr Bradford Mrs and Mrs C G Davison and daughter Mrs Kit Cottrell Wil Dunmayre Union City Mrs Shatter Cambridge Springs.
Town notes a big harvest dance Friday at the pavilion marking the summer’s end. The event features a regular old-fashioned dance, quadrilton and rowade dances, music by a local trio, free sweets and doughnuts. attendees are urged to arrive early for a good time.
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