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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show advertising rates and service details. Mentions Tiarkay Auvi Ariange and a cousin Scepte with sections and weekend deadlines. Text is garbled with missing words, unclear dates, and partial numbers.
Fragmented OCR weather note mentions August weather with late bun fon toe and unclear terms. It predicts partly cloudy conditions with showers and a cooler trend tonight or tomorrow. Data is incomplete and lacks clear entities or dates.
A misspelled adage urges faithful living with a focus on present actions. The fragment links good work today to preparation for the hereafter, stressing immediate virtue as preparation for future life.
The funeral for Mrs Ayr drew relatives from her home in Columbus and Sugar Grove. She was born in Ireland in October 1880 and leaves a husband, four daughters including Miss Isa, and three sons. Revs Willian ATE and others conducted services with offerings from neighbors. A separate meteor report notes a meteor sighting near Highland Lake, broken up by dynamite.
Ad copy stating customers deserve value from the International Tailoring Co of New York City. Mentions suits priced twelve dollars and up. References Messenger and Ben as sole agents for Corry and ylc in the sale area.
G A Nichols will sell at public auction at his place one mile north of Coray on the Macadam road Saturday August 27 beginning at 10 o clock. Dairy cows farm horses chickens hay corn wagons harness household goods and more will be offered. Powers auctioneer 2122
St James Hotel offers baggage transfer service to all city parts with quick service and reasonable charges. Phone at the St James Hotel for patronage. Proprietor F. Gannon. Morse and Haren associated.
A Harborcreek man, Phomus Cooney, 24, drowned in Chautauqua Lake while a party of four attempted to recover a boat at Orchard Head. Cooney jumped in to show how to dive, disappeared, and strong efforts by his sister, brother in law, and other rescuers failed to reach him as the boat drifted away. The search continued into Sunday with multiple boats and divers involved, but the body had not been recovered.
Eight people were injured when a trolley car on the Celoron line derailed at a park near Celoron Road. The car left the track on a curve, the trolley wire snapped and flashing arcs frightened passengers causing several to flee from the open car into a field.
A fragmentary ad-like item notes a product claim about digestion and purity, mentioning Pontowones and a sales offer. It references a specific seller, Thorn s Downey, and includes a cryptic health claim about indigestion relief. The readable text is disjoint and lacks verifiable details or clear context.
A garbled paypag display depicts a Monday show at Lt Keary Thester featuring acts The Sparling Water and The Barbies with song, dance, and comic bits. It hints at wedding themes and a humorous line about a department purchase while naming a playful cast and crowd energy.
A father Willa Math and his wife Faith with three daughters were fatally killed when an automobile exploded after a balloon burst, all four dying at the scene. The driver, a de tfract off operator, and two others were seriously injured and left unable to speak. The explosion tore the machine apart, and investigators cannot determine the exact cause or blame.
A remarkable old gentleman Mr 8 W Cole with relatives including nephew Henry McClanathan spent Sunday in the city and returned to Tamperanes Michigan. They attended the Cole family reunion at Rueman's in Forest County last week. Mr Cole is 8 years of age and just completed a trip of 4000 miles.
W. Z. Meehan of the State Commission of Fisheries toured the hatcheries and discussed a fish exhibit for the Corry fair. Secretary Morguridge favors the idea, proposing a display built for about 100 dollars that could be stored annually. Meehan would supply specimens and a variety of fish foods from Pennsylvania hatcheries to showcase the state's aquatic resources.
An old advertisement touts Ferrazone as a nerve tonic boosting nourishment and strength. It claims the product strengthens the body, supports nerve health, and enhances stamina, urging readers to rely on the tonic for improved vitality. Sold by Thomas Downey.
City Treasurer warns that 1910 city taxes are due now and payable at the city office. If unpaid by September 1, 1910 a penalty of 8 percent applies plus 1 percent each month thereafter until paid. Wm Postlethwait is the tax collector. A stray item defines a swimming hole as a body of water entirely surrounded by land.
Bradford Pa August 21 Meat Wey GF the State Elk s Me union Association will hold its annual meeting in Bradford August 24 26 with 3000 4000 attendees. The program includes exhibitions by Curly B line a ball game Corry lodge Bradford 75 uniformed members wear blue coats white trousers purple hats. Kapelle band will play. Funeral details given for Thomas Seatinu. Nero tablets advertised as a nerve tonic amid national nervous strain.
Mrs Mulhern aged sixty was born in Newfoundland and lived forty years in this city. Her husband died two years ago and her son Charles was lost in a game. She leaves eight children in the city and asks that they be notified by the school to take their examinations before August 24 2128.
A confused stranger, likely of unknown origin, was found wandering in Meadville early Saturday evening. He is described as a gentlemanly, capable adult with limited communication ability and limited personal items found on him. He has been taken to Spencer Hospital under Dr. O. Hyduck’s care while efforts continue to contact his friends. Possible name fragments Theodora and Monning were found on him, with likely ties to Sout Fork or Wilkinsburg and familiarity in Pittsburgh and Tohnatowsi.
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