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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
Advertising rates announced for the notice column include cents per line and per week, with a deadline for copy at five o'clock. Readers are urged to submit notices promptly to ensure publication.
The text discusses abolishing the full pension roll and printing county pensioner lists to curb improper names. It references Carnegie’s $10,000,000 gift and wartime readiness, noting rival editorials on military strength and partisan views about army and navy funding.
A man named James Blank returns home after being believed dead for eight years. His father, WU Blank, identified a body in Rocky River in Cleveland as his son’s and buried him. The returned man explains he left the city years ago for Montana with his wife and child and was mistaken for the deceased.
Readers are urged to name and number country roads to ease travel and help strangers find their way. The proposal suggests adopting numbered houses and clear road names similar to city streets, making rural routes easier to identify and refer to in maps and queries.
Local boosters envision Theo J. Ely company of Girard-Winona rebuilding the town and bringing new industry to Corry. Proposals highlight suitable shipyard facilities, hardwood timber supply, favorable labor conditions, and strong regional advantages to attract the plant.
Sherman reports two major business changes: Warren B. Whitney sells his hotel to Janus Besteston with immediate possession, while Willinson Gaddl Company cream factory at the depot is sold to the Powdered Milk Company of America. Officials indicate milk prices may rise to about two dollars per hundredweight, affecting farmers. Dr Padoll at St James Hotel continues weekly Friday eye care services.
Warren hospital board clears eighteen employees of the state hospital for the Insane after third day inquiry into treatment of patients finds no reports of improper care. Margaret McFarland, Anna Siler, and Sipma Bowes were removed with prejudice. Dr. Wy Hawke praised for administration.
Acmin identifies as John Cox and his traveling salesman companion, attempted suicide by hanging with suspenders before supper Saturday night. Straps broke and death did not occur. He was moved to county jail and placed in padded cell as the hall is out of commission.
Frank Willlis, 42, a North Shenango Township farmer, was jailed for two days for refusing to send his 10 year old son to school under the compulsory education act. Magistrate J. B. Martin ordered the sentence. This appears to be the first case in the county enforcing the act.
An OCR fragment advertises a piano shop at No 8 South Center Street claiming to showcase a Stranburg piano and promising a final selection. The readable text is garbled but suggests a sales pitch urging readers to visit.
Three reels shown at the Lyric Theatre this evening. A note lists films including Stolen Plans of the Fortress Sycomy and Elder Alden as additional features. Admission is five cents for one hour.
Ralph Peterson, five, son of I C Peterson, suffered a left jaw fracture after a coasting accident on Bunkar Hill near Liberty Street. A group of four companions fell as the runner veered, trapping the boy briefly before helpers freed him. The incident was reported in the Union City Times.
A doe wandered through crowded Oil City streets Monday morning, emerging from Magnon Neights and moving toward Manning Street and the Mall grounds. Bystanders, drivers, and a Pearl Avenue car crew reported the animal’s path before it vanished near Dinner Street.
An Tam woliue ageni the holt ays with relatives out of the eity Twill riot Ue at any office after a day. Wishing all my clients and friends a Merry Chulatmus. Will return on or before Jan 4 1011.
Hundreds of Christmas items with patterns for handkerchiefs skirts and cloaks. Linen and wool fabrics offered with prices ranging from low to midrange and many bundles and special numbers. Shoppers urged to visit to compare linens, silks, and fur options for gifts.
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