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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
2
Partly cloudy and warmer days forecast with light, variable winds. The notice mentions many houses of ill repute and a call for civic action to clean up. Reports say a gambling joint raided last night led to several arrests and detentions. The piece references local police activity and social observations from Punxsutawney Spirit.
Ruth Baueh married Emmatt C. Bush in a home ceremony at the Baueh residence in French Greek on April 20. Rev ED Mowry officiated the eight o clock service of the Methodist Episcopal church with Lena Phiel providing piano and wedding music. Guests included Mr and Mrs E Bush and Albert Bush of Columbus PA and Mize Lena Phiel of Westfield NY. The couple will reside in Columbus PA.
Prices set for Friday and Saturday at Live and Let Live feature Lake Erie white fish salmon trout yellow pike and Erie blue pike. Offers include roe buck shad young haddock sea trout and fresh steak trout with solid meat lines as listed by J Wood at Fulton Market 107 North Center Street.
The forecast calls for mixed snow and rain ending with rising temperatures. Weather officials expect fair and warmer conditions tomorrow, aiding fruit crops after a month of slow growth.
Cleveland April 21 Mayor Lerman Baehr reports receiving a letter signed Mafia in red ink demanding 5000 to be paid or else. The note references former Governor Myrom T. Herrick and George H. Worthington and follows other intimidation attempts.
A teacher asks the class what is needed to make the world happy. A boy in the back seat interrupts, exclaiming that the “Uugs” are what they lack, revealing a playful mispronunciation or garbled word from the read text.
Royal Arcanum announces a meeting on Thursday in U C 1 rooms. Members are urged to attend for important agenda items and organizational matters.
The Black Hussars of St. Louis with 16 musicians join Jones Bros for Buffalo Bill Wild West season. Led by James Wolfscale, the group is hailed as a top national musical organization. Weather hoped to be favorable for Corry residents to enjoy concerts from the ensemble before Saturday. The act features two bands and a $10,000 alarm piano, underscoring strong musical credentials.
Advertorial letters praise Parisian Sage for curing dandruff stopping hair loss and making hair grow, with customers from Davenport Jacksonville and Toledo endorsing the product. The ad notes it sells for a dollar a bottle with guaranteed results and mentions mail order from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo.
Corry residents in Union City heard Sunburn announce a May start for a One Hundred class in the Home Watchmen of the World. Fort Erie crash dugrew team and Supreme Officers may attend, as Corry Hustlers report LL applications with three weeks left to grow the largest Fraternal class yet.
An old advertorial touts the Indian Medicine Man's roots and herbs as cures for ailments and claims Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, derived from field roots, has shown superior efficacy for women for thirty years.
A claimant sent proof for indemnity to The Home Watchmen of the World at Erie on Thursday morning and received a check in full by Wednesday. The Flame Watchmen are praised for promptness and fairness with no red tape.
A charter granted by the governor in 1891 for the Corry Chair company was recorded at the courthouse after nearly two decades. An advertisement extols Thompson's Kidney Liver and Bladder Regulator as a cure and tonic, claiming it cleanses impurities from the blood and restores health.
Spartansburg high school will hold commencement on May 11 at the Methodist church. The sole graduate is Tone Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Smith. Rev. Homer B. Potter will deliver the speech, Coleman's orchestra will provide music for the banquet and dance that night.
Meadville city officials consider a safe Fourth of July celebration ordinance and a sidewalk display ban. Mayor Francis M. Groff urged passage and noted required seven foot clearance for awnings to keep sidewalks clear.
Let the Corry Vacuum Cleaning Company renovate your carpets rugs and household goods with a powerful vacuum plant. Our workers are prompt and courteous and we positively guarantee satisfaction. Manley and Bingham advertise in Union 176W.
Two visibly intoxicated women were seen near the Oil City to Erie depot late at night. They were refused admission to the train due to their condition and forced to remain in the lockup overnight, a scene deemed shameful and degrading for women.
The NuBone Corset Co has moved its office force into newly fitted rooms in front of the factory. The spacious quarters face Center Streets and are described as convenient and well settled for business. A number of Gerrysten are now employed in the office department and operations are running smoothly.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions the City Controller's election and references rivals and alliances, but the readable text is fragmentary leaving the broader political context and participants unclear.
Samuel B. Bayle announces candidacy for State Senate for the unexpired term, subject to Republican voters at the June 4 1910 primary.
An advertisement announces a new plumbing and tinning shop opening in the east basement of the Payne block at E Miia Street and Maple Avenue. The note includes a promotional line for Laxative Bromo Quinine to cure a cold in one day and mentions a money back guarantee.
Lake Pleasant reports Oscar Perry funeral in Erie for Civil War veteran. George Perry attended. Venango Two crews repair roads along the east lake side. Neighbors visit W C Applebee and J C Smith house moves noted. Mission meeting attended by Mrs B L Kinney and Mrs H W Owen. Ora Peter om census enumerator surveyed Amity township on April 10. A new rain storm hit April 19.
Service in effect September 30 1909 shows hourly Corry to Columbus trips from 6 a m to 9 p m with departures at Columbus 80 minutes past the hour, last car from Corry at 1 and Columbus at 10 90 p m. City cars run every 20 minutes to North Corry and Best Wayne street from 12 20 to 6 20 and 7 20 to 9 40. Additional cars run to Waiting Room Saturday nights at 9 20 and 11 p m. East Wayne street service operates on the hour at 0 and 45 minutes past Sunday first car from Waiting Room at 6 00.
Advertisement urges men to anticipate wardrobe needs and order four weeks ahead with the International Tailoring Co. Agents Ann Messenger and Son represent Corry products. The 1926 notice reinforces timely fitting and ready suits.
Notice lists Conwalt the eye an eye space alist D Padoll and O Rent at the St James Hotel on Friday. The fragment preserves names and a location in readable form.
The funeral services for Mrs. Dell Higgins were held at Converse F Higgins home. Rev. Burne of Youngeville officiated. Mrs. Higgins had lived in the area and was held in high esteem by many friends.
The undersigned requests Wayne Township farmers to fill out the census form mailed by the Census Bureau at once. This will save time for both farmers and the census taker. B Lyons, Census Enumerator for Wayne Township, 204.
Dr Detehon offers Lelief for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical cure in eight days. Advertised as removing the cause and diagnosing pain instantly, with first dose bringing relief. Sold by the Durham Drug Co.
Paint advanced gallons offered at fixed price with stock on hand noted. Household painting duties mentioned with unchanged pricing. Ambiguities in names and dates limit specifics.
The fragment references a Friday event at St. James Hotel with names Paiell Rostow and O. Rostow. Details are unreadable. no clear outcome or location beyond the hotel and date.
Multiple property listings and rental offers. Homes and lots for sale on Pless ant Street and Smith Street with improvements and value notes. Lodging rooms and office space available in Johnson Building with utilities included. Financing offered on first mortgages at 6 percent.
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