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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1926

Page

8

Brakeman Killed Under PRR Train in Oil City

A PRR brakeman, Curley Carley, was killed Tuesday morning near Kernerdell Sand Works after reportedly slipping between cars as work trains moved. He was found by crew members, transported to Oil City, and prepared for burial. Carley, 28, had lived in Oil City 15 years and worked for the railroad 12 years. He leaves a wife Celia and several relatives in Kansas, Minnesota, and Oil City. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.

Chester Carles Kernerdell Deloys Oper Oil City Reinsel Lie Mr. Curley Rate Lave Fashous The Ol Cite Celia Callatian Ony Stanley Carley Heatsy George Care Je George Carley Widorade Kan Walter Jotwjeon Windén Minn Trinity Metheodist Church City

Reunion at North East Promises Warm Gatherin g

A Munsee and Sanus yuan family reunion occurred September 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hopkins in North East Pennsylvania. About forty members attended a gorgeous dinner. Dell Tiayids served as president with Ross Minsee as vice president Iva Hopkins as secretary and treasurer. May Min led the entertainment committee and Gertrude Davids, Ella Peterson assisted. Attendees reported a good time despite the pam.

Sanus Yuan John Hopkins North East Elecn Dell Tiayids Ross Minsee Iva Hopkins Gertrude Davids Low Ella Peterson Pam

Fingerprint Records at Justice Department Reach Over One Million

B J Nowversebiel of the Justice Department Secret Service division announced that the government will hold 1,052,852 fingerprints on record. The files cover national and international criminals and are available for use by police departments nationwide.

Washington Justice Department B.J. Nowversebiel Secret Service Division

State Expenditures Rise While Federal Costs Drop

United Press reports 1925 state government expenses and taxes rose while federal taxes fell under the Coolidge Economy. Census figures show 1925 total revenues at 1.485 billion dollars, per capita 13.19, vs 1922 12.82. Gross state debt 1.746 billion. funded debt 151.7 million. total expenses 1.615 billion. New York led with 179.247 million in revenues. Pennsylvania 111.189 million. Nevada 4.598 million.

United Press Washington Sept Census Bureau Ptsites New York State Pennaylonia Chme Nevada

Heavy rains in Western Pennsyl vania cause millions in crop damage

Reports by forecaster W S Brotzman place the loss around 3 million dollars with oats worst hit and corn wheat and potatoes damaged in Beaver Butler Mercer and Jefferson counties. In Erie a separate incident ends with the confession of Kenneth Morgan who says he buried his newborn daughter in the cellar after his wife gave birth on September 17. Police hold him on an open charge as coroner investigates. WANTED grape pickers G W Butt North East Pa.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Timatesi W. S. Brotzman Troteman Beaver Butler Mericer Jefferson County Brotzman Anay Erie Kenneth Morgan Morgan Dan Hanley

State road bonds on sale in Harrisburg notice

State Treasury Department announced sale of 21680,000 more of the 10,000,000 road bond issue. Subscriptions rose from 1,041,000 to 1,461,000 unsold. The bonds are the final tranche of the 1928 road bond program.

United Press Harrisburg Treasury Department

Lineman Dies on Pole in Harrisburg Plant Work

James Emminger aged 98 was electrocuted while working on a high pole near Harrisburg Light and Power company plant. He died after more than two hours of futile attempts to revive him. Clarence Kline, his coworker, was badly burned but is expected to recover.

United Press Tiarrisburg James Emminger Harrisburg Light and Power Company

Ex-Westminster star Edmonds held for theft

George J. Edmonds, former Westminster College football star, was arrested in Akron for stealing 85,000 in negotiable securities from Fidelity and Casualty Co. in Pittsburgh. He waived extradition and will be sent to Pittsburgh immediately.

Sy Umited Akron George J. Edmonds Pittsburgh Fidelity & Casualty Co. Arrott

U S Radiator Plant Extends Six Day Schedule

The Mie plant of the United States Radiator Company in this city will continue a full six day operation indefinitely. Production has increased with many new designs entering regular output. The Corry plant also operates on six days, boosting local trade as management signals the change may be permanent.

Mie United States Corporation oFdlers Corry Vie Fullweels

Elberta peaches ready at Buffalo road farm

Elberta peaches are now ready for sale at Buffalo road farm. Prices are favorable and available at the home of A J Youngs.

Elberta Buffalo Road Farm A.J. Youngs

Hornsby Mom Intent Shapes Cardinal Manager’s Decision

National League champions manager Rogers Hornsby decides whether to stay with the team as his aged mother’s condition prompts him to consider a family wish. United Press reports his mother in Austin Texas conveyed by phone that she wants him to remain with the club through the series.

United Press EW York Austin Texas Rogers Horns

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