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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
2
Council discussions focus on how to fund a fire apparatus with only about $1,000 available. A legal issue arises whether leasing can bridge the gap until a full cash purchase is possible. The solicitor and committee will study the legality and report back as council members are praised for progress amid past haste.
An unsigned advertisement touts Sure Foot Cure as a quick remedy for painful feet and corns. It claims the ointment removes calluses, corns, and rough skin, promising painless feet with no fussing, and lists N. D. Ainey & Co and Exo Chemical Co as distributors.
A water consumer urges wise consideration for replacing meters with LED HID communications under a Niagara Jun initiative. The author notes previous approvals and endurance of current meters, claiming no better options exist on the market and offering further information upon request. Signed IP Oliver.
Corry city leaders observed the Erie fire apparatus as plans and discussions emerged after an auto fire incident. Mayor Alexander stated Corry will soon acquire fire equipment and the council members present included Mari Crapner Ream Wright Brown and others.
Hames Babenck died at Riceville. Survived by wife and children including Meharid of Lovells Wenley of Union City Tri ci ty Mrhwit of Mceville and ThomAR of Union City. Services set for Wednesday afternoon at 2. Location listed as Goujel Worker'
Glin Weel Services at M B Church will be held each even week except Saturday at the Methodist church parlor. Residents are urged to join and support the community effort.
City Council records show a busy April 1 regular session with full roll call except one member. Bills discussed include raising the salary of a first ward driver and a motor drawn fire wagon plan. A joint session was convened, and reports from Water and Property Committees were considered with actions ordered.
Morrisburg Pennsylvania April 1 Walter B Ritter chairman of the Discreat ioérs who accepted Guthrie's plan for a single convention faces renewed doubt after Guthrie's letter. The withdrawal of Galile, Palmer, and Painter is not part of the plan. Mrs Guthely and Putnam are mentioned in a long opinion. An ad for Putnam's healer appears at the end.
Report says Western Union will discontinue use of certain pushers and helpers on the Erie Hill division. Two powerful locomotives will run the line while a third will handle Kane to Brie traffic, cutting costs by up to eight dollars per ton and shifting tonnage to doubleheaders. Some jobs will be eliminated as a result.
Plans submitted for approval to erect a memorial hall with 5000 seat main assembly room and smaller rooms. Voters will decide on the cost limit of 126000 dollars. Architects invited to submit designs and a committee will grant complimentary ward seating for volunteers.
Fragmentary OCR text touts stomach tablets for after meals from a medicine brand. It mentions doctors, prescriptions, and a dubious claim about a “good prescription” and a new formula, but the details are unclear.
We wish to thank our friends for their kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Special thanks go to the Odd-Metons, the bioployes of thee, and the children of Concord school and Columbun chow. Mra Whying Goff and family express gratitude.
Fragmentary notice advertises new maple syrup and sugar in gallon quantities. Mentions soft sugar in lots and pallets, orders directed to P. TL. Schramiing and BR. F, Corry. Season described as short with uncertain delivery details.
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