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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
6
A gunman tried to kill Mrs. Vincent at her Cochranthon home after setting a barn ablaze on Frank Jin road near Mead WildH. The assailant fired a revolver as Vincent chased the intruder who fled toward Grenville, with police unable to secure a scent due to the trail’s age.
State of Ohio Toledo hearing notice misreads Cheney Co patent remedy for catarrh cures and sale terms. It cites a one hundred dollar penalty for noncompliance and references drug claims, a December date, and a public sale location. The Journal lists where to buy the Evening Journal at Plate News and Union News depot stands.
An old time classified style advert promises lawn mower blades sharpened evenly and without wear. Call 127 A on Bell Phone or 64 4 on Union Phone in Corry Pennsylvania for quick service at 90 cents if satisfied.
The text reports the late Mrs. Woodrow Wilson’s wishes for the private White House staff to manage household duties after her passing. It notes President Wilson’s regard for the public mourning and mentions sympathy from the nation, while referencing political considerations and the president’s responsibilities during a time of pre presidents’ pressures.
Meadville August 10. A young man, Arthur Proper aged about 27, attempted to shoot himself at his father Burdette Proper’s home near Forest Grove Church Randolph Township. Despondent over separation from his wife he entered his brother’s house, then shot himself at the barn after telling his mother no one would know how it would end.
A damaged report notes a shooting incident where a 24 calibre revolver fired a shot cartridge wounded a man along the fifth rib. The father at home could intervene, and the victim may be saved but the county knows Mr. Proper well.
Corry residents join nationwide home testimonials for Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. J J Sently of 318 B South St Corry Pa reports relief from backache and weak kidneys after using the remedy from Ames & Co’s Drug Store. The ad urges asking for Doan’s Kidney Pills at 40 cents, backed by community endorsements.
Warren Pennsylvania August 10 report on sinkhole under Pennsylvan ia truck near Gray s mill with the second steel gondola car submerged. A clamshell shovel removes muck to deepen the cavity and rebuild the roadbed. Work under Supervisor A Williams proceeds. safety and restoration expected in weeks. Also notes annual Warren meeting of Crook Baptist Association September 15-17 with 26 churches and about 160 delegates. Rev J S Dinmip of Oil City to moderate.
Automobile owners are informed the Concord Street garage will continue business with a specialty in Ford cars and Ford parts. It offers a full line of Ford accessories and charges 50 cents per hour for work with a “work on your own car” option. Harold Hasbrouck, manager, 2024 Concord Street. Also advertises auto hire for one to three cars by the hour or trip with Harold Hasbrouck at 319 Concord Street and Bell phone 311-W.
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