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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
5
A garbled column shows Christmas sale pitches at Cohen's and Wellinany's Booksstock, local social and lodge news, church events, tax reminders, arrests in Warren, Meadeville, and Buffalo notices, plus a bank official’s transfer rumor and a dogged hunt for gifts and decorations in a busy town page.
A brief literary notice presents Stanley Er fre shipyan: Yami SAYS as a local piece. It hints at a nostalgic reminiscence by an author with a maritime or travel flavor, suggesting reflections on familiar places and hometown memories.
In Britton on December 25 a 14 year old boy named Iori Maynard was badly hurt while skating on the pond. He tripped from a thrown stick and fell injuring his hip and thigh. he was rushed to De Waggoner’s office and then to Corry Hospital by 2:80 train. Mrs. Lilley the boy’s teacher and Mrs. Walter Parkin assisted doctors and family during this incident.
New York reports the Workers' party at its annual convention plans a program for 1923 to set up a Soviet Russia type government. It calls for uniting labor, farmers, and farm labor to lead a broad movement against capitalism, with leadership cautioning against forming the party solely from unions. JC E Ruthenberg notes unions key but insufficient alone.
Corry residents testify to Doan's Kidney Pills with L Doty of a downtown music store recounting relief from numbness back pain and frequent awakenings. He credits the pills for restoring strength and rest, urging others to buy the same kidney remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Mrs. Jerry Van Ness of Celoron was struck by Erie Passenger No 26 while walking along the tracks near Jackson Avenue. She died instantly or shortly after, her body dragged several feet and mangled. The tragedy occurred around 9 to 11 AM as she headed to Crystal Bend for Christmas dinner. her husband prepared to join her but she left first. Engineer Dunbar sounded the whistle several times but she apparently did not heed it.
Franklin city council met in a special session to shape next year's budget. City Comptroller Crawford said tanning expenses can be covered without raising the millage. The current rate stands at six mills and includes interest on $10,000 bonds and sinking fund payments. Surplus might fund a fire truck and street sweeper.
United Press reports a mixed session with some weakness but notable gains in auto stocks. Studebaker rose to 140 8, Maxwell Motors A and B traded near their highs and lows, while sugar issues led by American Refining and American Beet Sugar remained in strong demand.
Washington Pa December 26—due to a prolonged drought the Citizens Water Company and borough officials agreed to ration water to six gallons per person daily until supplies are replenished. The current stock of 600 million gallons should last about three days with no heavy rainfall in months. A conference with Dr. Herbert Snow chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission and other officials approved the measure. Also notice of administration for Josephine E. Spencer deceased in Corry Erie County Pennsylvania grants letters of administration to Matthias J. Spencer with payment and claim instructions to follow.
Fragmentary health note advises skipping meals to save energy and warns against overeating. Mentions lack of sleep and insufficient exercise as factors in poor health, and suggests relying on stored energy reserves when hungry. Text is garbled with misspellings and unclear context.
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