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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
12
The notice promotes a mid-summer sale offering linen textiles, Madras, towelings, blankets, corsets, and patterns. It touts Pictorial Review patterns as up to date, with prices including 10, 15, and 25 cents yardage and blankets at $1.25 per pair, targeting men, women, and children.
Easton police arrested Miss De Witt on a charge of sending defamatory letters to prominent residents. Inspector Shanaberger led the investigation over two months, resulting in a hearing before United States Commissioner Turner. De Witt maintains her innocence and says she has received anonymous letters herself.
Mate Wells, the British lightweight champion, defeated Knockout Brown before more than 12,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Wells used superb generalship, ducking and stepping inside to rack up a powerful left hand and rights that overwhelmed Brown, delivering a decisive performance.
In Harlaurig on Aug 21, Pennsy’s auto sale offers a mahogany tagcase with white letter markings. The ad notes a color already adopted by Slag High, inviting bids for a protective item priced around 40,100 with details about a distinctive stone and rat metal finishing and the manufacturer’s number.
An ad touts the Economy Vacuum Washer as a simple machine with no wheels levers or cranks working by vacuum. It claims automatic operation using boiling water to clean items in 10 to 20 minutes and promises a $3.59 price with a 30 day refund if claims fail.
A damaged ad offers $10 to $50 loans with easy weekly payments. It urges readers not to miss the chance and asks those in need of a loan to write for a special agent to assist with the money.
Mary Gurls, mother of ten, was charged with taking water and driving from the pocket of a sleeping man near Fourth and York streets. Magistrate Glenn bound her over on $400 bail to face court.
New York market report lists grain quotes for WHEAT No 2 rail at 48 cents, CORN No 2 around 72 cents, OATS standard at 41 cents. Livestock prices include Prime steers about 1255, hogs around 7 to 8, sheep and lambs near 6 to 8, Buffalo hay and timothy market figures provided.
The Davis School advertises entry into business for young men and women with rapid industry growth. It highlights the General Electric Company hiring hundreds of clerks and stenographers, and promises immediate placement after readiness. Fall term starts September 18, with easy payment plans and PA Railroad travel options for daily commuters.
A young man from Alton died in Hollidaysburg during a diving endurance test. Fusco attempted to stay under water for two minutes while others watched. His body was recovered from the river about two hours later after the effort began.
Wealthy Englishman Walter Nor, after his wife sued for divorce, attempted to jump from a 20th floor window in Philadelphia. He survived after medical aid and was taken to a hospital. Mrs. Walter filed for divorce alleging cruel treatment and seeking alimony. He denies the charges and claims she intends to remarry and force him home.
Wilkes-Barre area mines report one miner saved while Sullivan perished during rescue attempts at Oakdale mine. Night shift officials coordinated embankment and rockfall duties. details unclear as workers sought to recover bodies. Other items mention a bank robbery motive and a hermit killed by a bullet in Georgia.
An offer from C. P. Burkhardt at Burkhardt's Art Shop 128 N Center Street Hell promises piano tuning with a 44.50 price including a store cleaning, and money refunds if not satisfied. Contact phone 2101.
Office hours listed as 8:30 to 12:30 a m and 5 p m with other hours by appointment. Offices in Ajar Building, Residence 206 Maple Ave Jason Phone 140 Members of A Ma
Timetable shows direct July 1912 departures between Corry and Columbus with multiple daily times from 6:20 am to 11:00 pm. Notes include connections at North Curry and Hast Wayne Street, special Sunday service, and links to Penn's Flyer. Some times and text are garbled.
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