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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
2
Showers and cooler today or tonight with a few bright intervals. Partly cloudy skies and variable winds, with a modest breeze possible.
An opinion piece critiques Pennsylvania race pool selling and calls for enforcing laws, contrasting Rockport pool sales with Columbus labor unrest. It condemns the practice as demoralizing, cites a Franklin Herald report on the Penrose Mulholland liquor forces, and warns that voters face a choice between reform and corruption. The piece references Governor Harmon, Keystone party candidates, and William H. Berry in a broader fight over democratic governance.
The text hints at political maneuvering involving De Silas Swhatwaht a protest or strategy, with references to the Prohibition party, Ohio governor, and a court or official action. It mentions factions, tactics, and a push to preserve order amid unrest, but the garbled lines obscure concrete events or dates.
The article notes that the Covey Uelek project received formal approval for concrete work on a major highway. It describes progress, earlier concerns, and the decision to advance the brick laying as part of the ongoing improvements. The August 17 update confirms schedule and authority backing.
Clarence Spiesman of Titusville suffered severe scald injuries while tending a kettle at W. G. Bentley’s meat market on East Walnut Street. A lid loosened and the boiling liquid poured, causing burns to his face and eyes with visible pain and danger to his condition.
A public notice announces a ten thousand dollar reward for the capture of the murderer of William L. Ries of Cleveland. Officials and detectives reviewing the case said efforts continue with authorities coordinating across agencies. No further details were provided on suspects or motives as investigators pursue breakthroughs.
A fragmented review notes a vaudeville event titled The Cannibal Girls at a Library Theater. Mentions acts, audience reactions, and a playful sales pitch for a dessert or snack. Nonsensical phrases hint at satirical routines and a novelty act.
At board meetings Kinley resignation as coach of Gorman High School was adopted. Emily Frjteh of Amsterdam New York was chosen to fill the vacancy. Frjteh is a graduate of Mt Holyoke and has coaching experience.
Fragmented ad copy shows Wood's listings with Dagkets Peaches at 25 cents and Litrau baskets Tomatoes at 25 cents, plus assorted items like Bix hol house cucumbers and Lomb and Plums advertised in small baskets with low prices.
Albert Tite of Westfield dies from injuries after a stabbing incident near Erie. He suffered a forehead cut and internal abdominal rupture during the attack. Physicians attempted immediate surgery but he died. Additional details describe remedies and elixirs marketed for catarrh, likely irrelevant to the death report.
The market advertises a wide variety of seafood at reduced prices. Dressed Erie clocoey and semtrout listed at low cents per pound, along with plank ply and other fish. Buyers can find blue mish and yellow pie varieties, plus turbots and salmon among the offerings at Woody Fulton Market.
Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper invokes Missouri skepticism and promotes the International Tailoring Co offering 50 wagon loads of dirt free for question of clothing. It mentions A. the huling, Janes Hand, and Messenger and Son as sole agents on Church Street Awilfor Corry vicinity, wed.
In a village incident a store burglarized owner died from chest trouble after discovering the break in. Lew Setkoos, 55, reportedly collapsed while pursuing the burglars. he left behind three sons and three daughters. Neighbor Join Olidach alerted authorities, triggering a full village search.
Report claims a remarkable cancer cure using a five drop formula attributed to Dr. Cerothy’s remedy. Mrs. Hewitt of Brockwayville suffered a malignant tumor near the molar bone extending to the eye. After treatment the cancer was removed and sight preserved, with the patient nearly well enough to return home. The piece praises the cure as a blessing to humanity and hopes the remedy will bring similar benefits.
The body of Reagon Cone was found at noon about several hundred feet from shore north of Point Chautauqua in the Hickory Woods. The trolling line was still grasped in the dead man’s hand, supporting the theory that a big muskal fish caused him to lose balance and fall into the water while trying to reel it in.
Hiram Johnson and Louise Mae Stratton, both residents of Rome, were quietly married at the United Brethren Parsonage on a Wednesday in August. The groom is a Spartanshire businessman and the bride a teacher. the Rev. Ned Mavintyre officiated. The couple plan to settle in Spartanshire.
Fragmentary advertising copy from a New York City supplier touts clothing orders from International Tailoring Co. It claims customers receive exactly what they pay for and lists agents and brands in a period voice.
Baggage transferred to all parts of the city with quick service. Charges reasonable. Wither phone at St James Hotel. Your patronage aoliett ad.
Readable fragment lists Wood's Fulton Market items including large baskets of peaches and large baskets of tomatoes priced at 25 cents each. Mentions cucumber and hawket with misspelled descriptors and a street address 1118. Context suggests a small early 20th century market notice or advertisement.
An old classified ad touts Thompson's Narosmate as a tonic and purifier for kidneys liver and bladder. It claims cleansing the kidneys will purify blood, prevent disease, and restore health with a two week regimen available from Ames Amp Co or Thomas Downey, priced 50 cents to one dollar per bottle, with a money back guarantee.
Government offers salary and training for railroad mail clerk postal clerk and carrier positions. Free scholarships and examinations announced for young men with common school education. Write Central Schools Dept 17 Rochester NY for details and free information.
Drawned the Ctsepes only 7 es Ib. Dressed Sea Trout only 100 Ib. Halut steaks 15 centa, Blue fish, 16 centa Dressed oatfish 12%e Ib. Arle Salimon trout, Yellow Pike, Blue Pike, White Fish, Turbots, etc. Big variety at reduced preod Wood's Walton Market. at
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a fast acting remedy for sore feet. It claims to remove corns and warts with simple, guaranteed effects and urges buyers to insist on Putnam's Paintess Corn and Wart Extractor, priced modestly.
Readable words hint at a satirical compliment exchange about a famous pair at a fair, mentioning a young Montendle and Helvetine in a dialogue where one character reacts to another's gallantry. The fragmentary OCR preserves odd phrasing and misordered lines, obscuring coherent narrative.
AmusU Tonight presents a quirky lineup featuring Submarines at gon lao catching Falmon and shrimp. The Moth and the Plame comeny headline a oddball segment as five conty and 118 are listed in an unclear telecast guide.
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