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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
5
A partial OCR fragment lists fabric colors and quantities with references to horses and materials. It mentions blue and red taffeta inches, grey horses, and items priced at 3.75 each, plus names He and Wood and a 2 COM Sleae text.
Local residents and visitors flocked through Corry with a steady stream of names and small business trips. MG Smith of Of City and Capt Mr N Baker from Dualensy visited for the day while J Wal of Union City joined friends in town. Others include Gill of North Mant, Mayd of Eaton, Amidon, Dawson, DeVore, Lathrop, Cole, Downey, Brown, Morguridgs, Deering, Whitten, Pettonyn, Lallan, Pry, Crotty and Carl among numerous neighbors spending time with local acquaintances, attending business, or visiting in the city.
Corry resident Mrs Gordon reports long standing back pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after trying other remedies. She recalls prior fatigue and sleepless nights, praising the product and quoting earlier witness sentiments as proof. Delivered by Masier Mithurn Co. Buffalo NY distributors. Price 50 cents.
A miner was found frozen to death this morning along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Kittanning Point in Oyurgy Ponda. The incident was reported by United Press.
The Palm announces full reopening after extensive upgrades and new equipment. Meals available all day with quick, satisfactory service and a special ship offer. Local patrons encouraged to visit as operations return to normal.
At ArmuseU Theater a feature bill offers The Masked Whitlm r with Bushman and a Vitaigraph reel by Roga Tapoty. The program also presents The Black Signal drama When Men Wear Skirts a Kulom comedy and a Selig Contedy 100 & 1 typo.
Reports show the Mexican situation worsening with executions at Tampico and orders from U S officials after New York. Carranza warns against firing into the United States while reinforcing defenses at Naco. Secretary Bryan seeks clemency for Mexican political offenders and safe exit under protection.
A gas explosion leveled a two story apartment at 11616 Madmen Avenue injuring four men, a woman and four children. Seven people died, five from one family, with two unidentified. Two women and five children were among those hospitalized. Nearby stores were damaged and residents apprehensive as glass shattered for a block.
Erie Pennsylvania workers were struck by a train while cleaning switches near Wallace junction. John Rats was knocked sixty feet, found missing after the train passed, and a search found wreckage and a shattered hallway. The incident occurred during a storm with unclear warning signals.
A wreck halted train 3 on the Erie near Corry as a right of way blockade stopped the Jamestown line. Whiting engine crews in Jamestown yards helped clear a string of cars, with the blockage persisting into the morning hours.
United Press reports Crawford County towns record record low winter temperatures. Mondville Dee notes frigid morning with temperatures near ten below zero. Cockranton Conneaut Snegortown and Ol City share subzero readings while Franklin hits ten below.
Local market notes hint at lower meat prices this week despite reports of tight stock. Fresh pork cuts such as Jama sho and whoullers show prices around 15 cents to 16 cents per pound while beet and other produce list at modest increases.
In Cleveland an apartment house gas explosion added two more to the toll, bringing the seven printed earlier to nine dead. Police found Mrs. Anna Haner, 26, and her son Tony among the dead. the death count and conditions of the injured remained grim as of morning.
Salvation Army workers gather holiday food and clothing donations for baskets and door delivery next week. Contributions of vegetables canned goods children clothing toys and underwear are welcomed with volunteers collecting or receiving at the Army Chatal or from workers with red bands.
A local wrestling event drew a lively audience as Lili Hires headline the card. Fans witnessed fast paced action with several matchups delivering near falls and dramatic finishes in the venue.
The morning temperatures ranged from twelve below to six below zero across the city with the coldest spell around two a.m. A recent blizzard left lingering snow as rail traffic, including No. 39 on the Paml and westbound Erie trains, ran an hour or more late. Retail business is expected to be slow in the coming week due to the storm.
Opening day is set for Tuesday December fifteenth with Colegrove and Stewart's featuring dolls and fancy work for holiday shoppers. Local vendors advertise varied gifts and seasonal specials aimed at boosting early Christmas sales.
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