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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
5
A wandering traveler, mistaken for a porter at an inn, clarifies he is a beggar seeking alms. The anecdote reflects misread social roles. Separately noted are a description of a deep lake near Jacksonville Oregon and a comparison about blood and bodily fluids, presented as eclectic passages from life and science.
Thomas Rae er, aged 00, drowned when he fell into a cistern at his brother Jefferson Fie fh’s home near Coobyille while drawing water. The incident occurred on August 26 in McAriicl Ohio. Local authorities and family are investigating the mishap.
The Philadelphia Inquirer recounts how a young Rubinstein faced police scrutiny and cruelty abroad. After fleeing to study piano in France and Germany, he endured harassment and a forged stigma of being a revolutionary. A harsh encounter with officials led to a dramatic display with a damaged instrument before a police chief and secretary, ending with a decision to grant him a pass.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on August 25 Daniel Crimsey 41 and Mise Brit kel Hovis 45 obtained a marriage license then returned to renounce the ceremony. Crimsey said the bride refused to proceed stating she would not marry. They asked for a refund but were told the fee could not be returned. Crumley tore up the license stating the whole thing was off.
A Aug 95 event in Washington Maryland describes a mob scene as a crowd demanded treatment. Andrew Bawardy and the bride were assaulted when Edwards did not provide a treat. The groom was thrown bodily from the doorway down stairs, injuring his shoulder, blackening his eye, and cutting a gash. He lost consciousness and needed protection from attackers.
In a partial account a grounded copper wire sparked crowd gathered as a lineman and an onlooker lifted the wire. A man shouted warnings about danger while others prepared to move the object. The scene centers on a risky, unclear incident around an exposed electrical line.
An ad for E20 foot ointment promises instant, pleasant relief within five minutes. It touts rapid cooling and soothing effects, claiming the product reduces soreness and restores feet to comfort in minutes. Sold by HZO CHEMICAL CO. Rochester New York. available via mail order.
Corry Ice Company markets pure ice from well water that is distilled and filtered. It claims to be dirt and germ free, keeps refrigerators cleaner with no fishy smell, lasts longer than natural ice, and is cheaper. Delivery options include yearly, seasonal, or per 100 pounds, with Corry made locally rather than shipped in.
Fragmented narration portrays Mekran’s coast from the Indus to the Pershun region as a bleak, little inhabited landscape. It notes deserted stone towns left to ruin, ancient ruins and graves, and distant histories of Arab dynasties, Alexander, and African descendants, with water gates and ruined dams amid dry terraces.
Geraghty and his heiress bride will reside in Springfield for a time as two offers from local automobile manufacturing concerns tempt him. He has been weighing the options and plans to decide by tomorrow and start work Monday, ending rumors he might join the theater.
Tawarua Pa August 25 The annual convention of district No 7 United Mine Workers of America was held at Lunsford the home of covert opposed to renewal of the current agreement officers said the union can defend the men and raise grievances with operators. Other resolutions backed a check of system an eight hour work day and wage increases of 40 percent for mute and 20 percent for visile men.
A fragmentary description notes Avotealia's Flame Flower as a national flower of Avuttalls with Waratah in focus. It mentions travelers noticing burned ridges in Austrian bush regions and charred undergrowth. References to flame shaped, heart sized blooms hint at cultivation attempts and seed propagation despite heat damage.
A playful, dialect filled vignette describes teaching sailing on a small boat. It portrays a novice learning to trim the tiller with one hand and manage the mainsail with the other, noting how wind and balance influence progress and cautions against haste or inattention.
London Aug 25 former king Mithulcl of Portnaal and the boxer Johnson, the negro pugilist, met at Maria Court where the champion is to fight But, Dernet Wella in October.
An old line advertorial touts Thompson's Barosma as a scientific kidney liver and bladder regulator. It promises to cleanse kidneys by two weeks, purify blood, and cure related diseases with a money back guarantee. Sold by N D Ames Co and Thomas Downey for 50 cents or 18 dollars.
The piece notes birds like larks wrens thrushes and chickadees perform essential pest control and weed seed reduction on farms. Studies cited by Beal from the biological survey show sparrows and warblers consume weed seeds while flycatchers swallows and night hawks prey on insects. hawks and owls target moles gophers and squirrels, improving crop health.
Philadelphia August 25 The Northwest Trusiness Men's annual outing ended with a romantic debut as the business men showered gifts on a newly married couple. The bride Elizabeth A Amory of Germantown and groom Horace Moss, who traveled with her mother, were celebrated after a lake towel and starter wires were laid for the new home.
A North German Lloyd ship Branden burg from Bremen docked in Philadelphia with six hundred fifty six passengers held after a second cabin passenger, Mrs Elizabeth Plestier, 58, of Baltimore, is suspected of cholera. Officials quarantine the vessel while investigations continue.
The Licking Light and Power Company led by Colonel Gillett was purchased by the American Gas and Telegraph company. Tf L Montgomery of Auburn, No WH the general name Ager Tho plant will be enlarged.
A fragment notes a sale of flour at 1.80 dollars per wadle with mentions of silver loaf flour and refunds. Names Lyons and Murray appear, suggesting sellers or firms involved. The text is garbled but indicates price and refund context in Corry.
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