Weather Heralds Showers and Cooler Weekend
A weather notice reports Saturday showers with cooler air in the western portion. Sunday brings more showers and cooler conditions with moderate to brisk shifting winds along coastal and inland areas.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
2
A weather notice reports Saturday showers with cooler air in the western portion. Sunday brings more showers and cooler conditions with moderate to brisk shifting winds along coastal and inland areas.
County commissioners discuss replacing planned macadam paving with brick on the Connewuc road near Albion B, citing distant supply plants and desire for a permanent brick surface. They note over 32000 invested and warn rubber tired wagons wear macadam quickly. Commissioner Hunter orders immediate action.
Erie police arrest drivers across the city with fines of ten dollars and coats. A Corry resident was jailed on Thursday, four arrests occurred yesterday with two settled and one bailed for today. A Ripley New York resident was held for the May term. The case will be fought as nonresidents face license rules.
Advertisement copy claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It offers a refund if the remedy fails and includes a short note about Grove’s elena ture being subject to tax.
Paint at the old price while it lasts. Sheely 28.
Mrs Morton aged 70 years died in a fire that destroyed her son Edgar Morton’s Stoneham home on Friday afternoon. He was away at the time. upon return he learned his elderly mother could not be rescued. Neighbors searched the blaze but the charred remains were found in the debris.
An advertorial piece claims dull hair makes a woman look stupid while brilliant hair elevates beauty using Parisian Sage. It notes Parisian Sage, sold widely including N F Ames Co, guarantees to stop hair loss and itching scalp in weeks, with a scented, non sticky formula and a auburn haired model on the bottle.
A piece discusses the nature of laughter and its social implications. It argues that not all laughter is beneficial, distinguishing hearty laughter as honest and harmful laughter as detested. The note credits Carlyle’s view and promotes a forthcoming Hayab Library Theater showing to lift spirits.
Beverly Calhoun, a loyal Yankee girl from Washington, stars in a four act romantic drama. Gertrude Fowler delivers a clever performance as Beverly. Francis Justice plays Prince Danton undercover as Baldor, with Hattie Carmontella as Aunt Fanny in a solid supporting turn. The rest of the cast and scenery are satisfactory. the drama is not Graustark.
An early 20th century advertisement presents Hall's Family Pills as a cure for consumption and related illnesses. It lists Cheney & Co Toledo as purveyors and Walding Kinnan Marvin as druggists distributing the product. The copy emphasizes blood and mucous surface conditions and prices per bottle. It urges readers to take the pills for relief and to consult physicians.
Corry Public Library sits in the north wing of the High School building off South Street. It is open on weekdays evenings from 7109 o'clock and on Monday Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 o'clock with Miss Sue Williams as librarian.
Local decorator Lynn Knepp offers honest materials and workmanship at B1 N Fiot Avenue Bell phone 164 R. Contact for painting and interior decor services.
The Salvation Army and multiple congregations announce services this week led by Capt. Smith Lieut. Lindberg and other pastors. Highlights include Sunday school at 2 p m and evening services with topics like A New Chance and A Vision of God and the Results. All welcome at First Methodist Episcopal Columbus ME Saint Paul Evangelist Lutheran United Brethren Congregational Baptist and other churches plus Christian Science meetings.
The Royal Cingalese Troupe, touring as the only group of its kind in the country, will perform in Carry on April 25. The act features a Hindoo conjurer and a colorful display of traditional Gaylon dances with a wooden drum orchestra.
An advertisement notes the International Tailoring Co of New York offers made-to-measure clothing from quality fabrics with a good fit guaranteed. Corry Pa agent Momonger Son promotes the service as a twin notice and mentions a St James route on Friday.
Advertisement-style claim promises a homemade recipe to cure kidney and urinary problems. It offers a $3.50 prescription sent by mail from Detroit Michigan, claiming harmless remedies and quick relief, though no medical validation is provided.
Schedule in effect September 30 1909 shows hourly cars from Corry to Columbus on the even hour from 1 am to 9 am and 9 pm, with Columbus departures 20 minutes past the hour except Saturdays. City cars run every 20 minutes to North Corry and East Wayne Street with specifics at 12 20 620 and 7 20 to 9 40. Additional cars run from Waiting Room Saturdays at 9 30 and 11 pm. East Wayne Street departures occur on the even hour 0 and 45 past, Sundays first car from Waiting Room at day length.
Local ad announces home delivery of coal in Cory with two phone lines for orders. Emphasizes heat and ease of payment. Includes contact details for Alden-Itagon Co at Ajax Building.
Old and young men are invited to call and see how much good can be done by ordering clothing from the International Triloring Co of New York. A. F. Messenger & Sop are listed as agents for Corry.
Samuel B. Bayle declares candidacy for State Senator for the unexpired two year term. The decision rests with voters at the Republican primaries to be held June 4, 1910.
A fragmentary 19th century style note discusses cold weather effects and unreliable remedies. It mentions a camp of rang Ako Purry Davie Palmishorin with reference to water and immediate relief. The text includes unwieldy spellings and unclear names, reflecting OCR muddiness rather than a clear news item.
The Alden-Ragon Coal Co Ltd urges readers to reduce living costs by purchasing coal from their firm. The message emphasizes affordability and reliability of supply from the coal supplier.
Misa Esther Donaldoon is very ill at home and friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs P A Middleton’s friends grieve over her illness after a stroke. The town notes relocations show many moves including Dry Paige Amel Sandburg and others shifting residences. Local social visits include Mrs Claree Greeley and Mrs Ethel Burny, with revival services led by Rev Williams at Congregational church tonight. Marshall Packard with family entertain California visitors. Tomes Stevens from Corry seeks sales among friends.
A dubious claim promises radical cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in one to days. The advertisement asserts immediate relief by acting on the eye atom to remove the cause and disappear the disease with a single dose, offered by Durham Drug Co.
Conwalt the aye-right specialist and D Padoll Rent the Bt join Jamey Hote every Friday as Bet alerts anchor a local listing. The fragment hints at recurring notices or advertisements for services or events scheduled weekly.
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