Fire forces stock moved to former Common Council Room
A fire prompted relocation of the complete stock to the former Common Council Room. No injuries are reported and fire authorities are examining the scene.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
A fire prompted relocation of the complete stock to the former Common Council Room. No injuries are reported and fire authorities are examining the scene.
Report notes the second floor of City Building escaped damage in a blaze. Restoration efforts begin while new goods are displayed at the temporary headquarters.
Local ads trumpet Palmolive soap deals, Christmas trees, and appliances from Durham's while other items promote a friable percolator gift and a 1918 Abbott car for sale. A city commission vacancy discussion and diphtheria quarantine notes appear alongside community happenings in Franklin.
A JF Drought Company car carried four thousand two hundred sheep pelts to Detroit purchasers. The shipment marks a peak in woolen goods demand this year with prices higher than last season.
A fragmented ad lists canned goods, tomatoes, beans and church pews in a local sale. Names Kept and Buuer referenced alongside Knowlton Bros, with unclear location and timing details.
Corry High School basketball team returned home from Salamanca after a 37 to 10 defeat by Salamanca High, a team that featured players from Chamberlain Academy and local high schools. Corry played hard despite adverse floor conditions with Williams and Me Kinney at forwards and Grote ler at center.
This item previews a double bill of Keystone comedies featuring Tailbirds and The Anglers along with Thanhouser and Our Mutual Girl titles. Vivian Rich and family Garwood headline the cast with Girwood billed in humorous skits and a cooked goose gag. An extra program night completes the lineup.
A local ad touts Superb Chocolates and the Huyler line as superior confections. The notice urges readers to visit and judge the offerings as soon as convenient, highlighting wholesomeness and quality.
Community briefs include restaurant opening on Monday December 14 at the Palm Restaurane and a Crosstown display of men’s furnishings and Christmas goods in Corry. Also noted are a charity Christmas event at St Thomas church and a doll washing station at Toy Department. Dr Ira Bowser’s family report and a Reynoldsville physician’s Christmas leave are mentioned with condolences.
A fragmented advertisement lists assorted goods and prices including oranges Grapefruit and corn items. The readable items mention Florida oranges at 10 cents, grape fruit at 5 cents each and mackerel six for 60 cents, with other produce and groceries like cabbage and cream cheese noted in terse terms.
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