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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1911
Page
2
A Catholic daily newspaper is planned to launch in Buttato on May 1. It will be the first daily in America published in the target language. The stock value, now fully paid, totals 150000 dollars.
In a Central House barroom brawl, Harry Tuller 24 West End Street was struck with a full quart whiskey bottle by Adolph Anderson amid a boast that he could defeat any Swede. Tuller suffered a deep throat wound and was taken home for care by Dr. William M. Sill. Anderson claims long building tension and says he struck after a violent scene near the back stairs.
An ad claims excessive love of fun and rich food causes stomach, liver, and kidney nervous troubles. It touts a safe and speedy remedy found by a discoverer ten years ago, says it cured a miserable fever and rheumatic complaints, and offers regular bottles at Downeys Pharmacy.
The ceremony united Leroy W. Storer and Isabelle Sheely at 107 West Avenue street. Rev. Macintyre officiated, the couple were unattended and only the groom’s parents attended. They will reside in the city with best wishes from friends.
German company officials began talks with the government to set deferred rates to meet anticipated cuts in London to the Western Union and the Commercial Cable company.
In a city scene the Salvation Army held a Christmas dinner to aid the poor and needy. Captain Smith and coworkers delivered baskets with chicken, vegetables, bread, milk, coffee, and more. The event filled the hall to capacity with music, recitations, and gifts for children, spreading Christmas cheer and relief.
Erie Meadvill line upgrade to boost service with 100 million addi tionaries under tracks and relaying cars. Project plans include overhauling routes, increased capacity to about 10 000 passengers daily, and Cambridge connection improvements to speed timetables.
Kane Pennsylvania December 24. Last Friday Mrs Mabel Crawford a teacher at Burbank school in Keating Township punished eight year old son of Peter Olson with a gas-stove hose. The boy allegedly was inobedient and blackened eyes and marks were reported. The father filed an assault and battery warrant with a hearing date set. Authorities will watch the case with interest.
Franklin High School girls defeated Corry 27 to 7 in a courtly clash at the Junction gym. standout performances came from Miss Kirte at center and Miss Michael, with sharp guard work by Miss Campbell and Miss Venting, while Corry’s Albro and Droughr showed best play for visitors.
Norrisburg Pa December 24 The State Highway Department will begin issuing license tags for 172 for several days as requests pour in at the State Capitol. Machines restoration aims to rival earlier records with licenses issued to dealers and manufacturers in order of application. By year end about 60 thousand plates and 4 thousand dealer numbers, plus 4 826 motorcycles, have been licensed. Revenue from licenses in 1910 reached 820 300 and will increase to fund road improvements and material experiments.
Erie Pa December 2. A fire rear of the Erie Lithographing company plant on Third and Peach streets last night is believed incendiary in origin. Officer Baxter found old newspapers placed among inflammable material and set to burn. Police are investigating with no reported damage due to quick discovery.
A vintage advertisement touts Palnozone as a quick pain killer and swelling reducer. It claims rapid action, preventing discoloration, and combatting blood poisoning with a long history tied to the Unimont guard family. Available in trial bottles and full sizes from Phomus Downey.
The Corry area mourns Warren Wy Whe, aged eighty eight, a pioneer noted for early aviation and civic life. Survived by Mrs Woy Paup of Harlan Iowa, Mrs C A Syke of Manila Iowa, Lyke Willy of Parke Rapids Minnesota, and Immott Be of Kinmet North Yakolw, with memorials expected in Manila Iowa and surrounding communities.
A brief card expresses gratitude from the Army unit to all who helped alleviate suffering this Christmas. It commends the organization and individuals for bringing cheer to needy homes and supporting Corre.
Mise Nettie Stevena Clowed 1 led a festive rural school event in Concord townshi p Friday evening. Despite bad roads and inclement weather a good attendance enjoyed a temporary and musical program and a Christmas tree feature with MoM Arnold on violin and Mrs Gibbs on organ providing instrumental discussion. The social evening proved pleasant and well received by the audience.
Erie Virginia plan launches fundraising drive with a target of 310000. Pledges of 60 each from supporters, organized by the Chamber of Commerce special committee. Banks will accept pledges via cashier. Funds cover expenses as work begins after holidays. Chairman G Irving Blake outlined the planned program in a detailed letter.
A train of 30 flat cars laden with automobiles paused in Erie Sunday morning and will be sent to New York City. The total value is about $125,000. The latest models from a major manufacturer, the cars are bound for foreign markets and will be distributed to eight ships and eleven countries.
Glenn Geauffreau and Mise Oli Johnson were married Sunday evening at 6 46 by Hey O H Wallace at the Baptist parsonage. They left for Washington D C and Trenton and will visit Corry before returning home to No 7 Grove Street. The couple are well regarded and employe of Husmond Mig Co. Wish them happiness.
Thomas Downey promotes Wicaple buckthorn Wyarkin cure for constipation sour stomach and gas. He claims a single dose pellets act instantly by antiseptic action on digestive organs and drawing off impurities, urging Corry residents to try the remedy promptly.
In New York on December 26 a vault break at 162 West 126th Street involved nitroglycerin. Police found damaged stock, scattered rugs, and a pair of furred gloves. burglars left phase wires and insulated gear, no definite clues on stolen merchandise or suspects.
United States weather bureau reports at 8 pm yesterday across cities including New York 37, Atlantic City 40, Boston 14, Chicago 64, New Orleans 64, Washington 48, Philadelphia 40. Conditions varied with clouds and clear spells noted in the mixed report.
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