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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
7
Lima Ohio December 10 A state grange session heard Secretary of State Bryan praised for provident leadership while Secretary of Agriculture Bouton faced censure for not joining Ohio corn boys on their trip to the capital.
United Press reports at Auburn that ex soldier Nelson Sharp of Rochester died after an 1850 volt electric chair shock while strapped in the chair. Sharp had murdered police officer Frank Ford and expressed fixation on death as a means to alter fate, with the take on the lethal execution and his final statements reflecting his grim resolve.
Report from New York notes progress in a six day event where the field pushed through fatigue. The lead pack completed the fifty-eighth hour with distances around 1129 miles, five saves, and continued to press the pace as the clock moved onward.
An old advertising fragment touts Hyomel as a cure for Gaturrh with dire claims of relief from nasal blockage and throat irritation. It promises a money back guarantee and states the full treatment costs $1.00, urging readers that the remedy will kill germs and stop catarrh.
Dr Anna Shaw, in New York telegrams, asserts President Wilson favors women's suffrage more than any former executive. She notes a strong southern party faction opposes it and argues timing is not right while party matters overtax the nation.
A damaged clip reports ground glass found in granulated sugar sold in the city. Authorities note a quantity of contaminated sugar purchased by a local vendor linked to a known family, with investigation underway.
A colonial style cautionary ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to children showing stomach upset, constipation, or feverish symptoms. It promises quick relief and promotes a 60 cent bottle, warning to avoid counterfeits and to request the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Kane Republican reports gambling elements left Kane after warnings from County Detective Jones and Police Chief Ives. Landlords were cautioned and three men allegedly living by others' money faced December grand jury attention for criminal court cases in Smethport.
Auction notice lists farm items including a cow heifer hay buck and stallions near Columbus on Wednesday December 17 at 1 pm. John Hammond Auctioneer. Other ads offer Holstein bull, horse power touring car, gas fixtures and household goods for sale, upholstery, and hardware items from local sellers with contact notes.
Hornless phonograph and a large quantity of records offered at Henderson's on Bentor Street. Bargain price available for quick buyers. Local buyers urged to visit 11 Henderson Street.
Executrix ALIGH MEAD reports Wayne Township road accounts for 1913 and 1919, listing cash on hand and levies, penalties, taxes, credits from the State, and various county fees. The item also notes sales items and multiple for sale notices including horses, cows, and farm equipment with locations and contact names in Corry and Wrightsville areas.
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