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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
4
Fire alarms sound as the entire stock is reported relocated to the former Common Council Room. The note indicates a complete stock move linked to the council area with no further details about the cause or destination.
Local ads promote holiday gifts at Sheelys and Lindstey with novelties candy and porcelain, plus Christmas trees from Bert Watrous. The Library Theater features vaudeville and two reels, Kiyama Japs at Library Theater tonight, and new Christmas cards. Community notices include a Gerry Relief Society meeting, Auction Bridge Club gathering, and a Presbyterian Ladies meeting. Also reported is the death of Captain Buford and fall/winter health products from Amos & Co. to finish the column.
The advertisement lists fresh pork at 15 cents per pound, live or dressed chickens, Miz catia Se and small cans on sale, 7 loaves for 25 cents, and discounts on bread, tea, coffee, and sugar. It promotes C. J. Wooly Wagh Market as the place to shop for toast-ready groceries and daily savings.
The Aerie of Eagles held its annual election in the lodge room at Cameron Barrange. Officers chosen include President Blynt, president Jowell, Secretary Watyan, Treasurer Wm Mulhelm, and Trustee J. D. Murreay. A local judge lost furniture and equipment in a fire that started within the building.
Harold Johnson, son of Wade Johnson, living on R F D No. 6, suffered a serious wound yesterday while chopping wood. The axe slipped from its handle and nearly severed the top of his right foot. He is being treated at home and is recovering as well as can be expected.
Mrs Emmett Bush, a well known and esteemed young woman of Columbus, died yesterday afternoon at her home after a relapse and heart trouble. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced. notices mention her locally and list community events and sales reflecting the era.
A fragmented listing highlights AMUSEU THEATER offerings including MEG OF THE MOUNTAINS and THE LOVE OF PLEARD LAROssE with Margaret Ibson, plus The Plumbers, The Fall of Musical Work, and Biograph comedies such as A dandy Uup Foe and Seagraph estern.
A local confectionery promotes its exclusive agency for the Huyler chocolate line. The ad emphasizes purity wholesomeness and high quality to persuade customers to judge the stock by its individual brands. Packages from ten cents up are mentioned.
Burl Spencer of Corry, linked to a Poultry robbery with McRea near Erie, was located in Buffalo and brought back to Erie by County Detective Sullivan. McRoa is serving a sentence. Spencer’s trial is expected soon. Also noted is Eugene Brienx visiting Amay fen and a stage production review of Daminpeit Goods by Richard Bennett with George Dupont in the lead, appearing December 17.
West's Specials lists dates and figs including Camel Brand washed figs 206 lb and Winest Persian Dates 106 th Rinost Tard Dates 120 th. Also promotes a special assortment of candies with chocolate drops included.
Endeavor Morest county ex congressman Nelanne Wheeler and his wife visited the city for a short time in blustery conditions. They traveled from Pasadena California seeking a climate change to aid his health and were en route to elsewhere.
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