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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
7
A collage of real estate notices and classifieds advertises homes for sale and rent, farms and acreage for sale, bungalows and stores for lease, and various land listings. Names such as Mrs. Lina A. Gordon and O R Powell appear among listings in Corry, Pa and Bald Knob Arkansas, plus several investor and rental prompts from other towns.
The Salvation Army delivered Christmas baskets to families and provided meals to the unfortunates at the citadel. A packed program with Santa Claus, recitations, songs, and drills entertained children, who received candy, oranges, and apples. Telethon messages from Cleveland and Corr were arranged to support the effort.
Fire department arrived at Liberty wired Junction in East End near one o'clock to fight a blaze in Mr. Carroll’s house. Fire was contained without water by chemical apparatus, caused by candles left from the Christmas tree. Damage estimated under a hundred dollars, covered by insurance. The fire began in the attic with curtains and bedding ignited, but the home was saved.
Rival of Bremen Mrs Carroll has faced considerable hardship with a large dependent family. If eighteen, lucky not to suffer more serious damage.
Millbury Massachusetts reports a 15 year old boy Charles Adams, a weaver's helper, shot and killed his 14 year old sweetheart Clara Lemay at the long line near Cordin Mill gates. The motive remains tentatively unclear as authorities investigate the fatal incident.
A damaged ad hawks free heart treatment by Dr. Franklin Miles M D claiming 40 years of research and offering a free two pound treatment and a book. It promises cures for heart issues and related ailments and urges immediate contact at 802 Main Street, Bikar, Indian.
Mrs Lucy Miles died last evening at her sons home on E Wayne street at 7720 o'clock aged 70 after about a week with grip. She leaves two sons George and Gerry, a sister Mrs Mallett of Columbus, two brothers William Gates of Concord township and Henry Gates of Marionville. Funeral services on Sunday with a prayer at the home at 2:90 and funeral at 2 o'clock at the U B Church. Internment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Born in Charlotte Town New York she lived most of her life in Corry and vicinity.
Lake Pleasant Deo reports a warm Christmas Day with a bright sun as residents celebrate in church events. The Baptist Christmas program, Arbuckle Chapel exercises, and a well decorated church tree drew packed crowds. Visitors include Leo Rounds from Seattle visiting family, with local residents like Howard Kimmey recovering, and others spending the holiday across Arbuckle, Wesleyville, and Wallace City with relatives and friends.
Farm 160 acres on RD 5 near Garter Hil Sullivand. Calvin Nichols farm 150 acres on 611 Creek road between Spring Creek Hust Branch with houses barns. Inquiries Oscar Jones Corry RD 10 Bell Phone. Corner Center and White Sts 30 acres double house bath sewerage three barns will sell or rent to purchaser. Inquire 46 W Columbus Ave Helen Johnson May 1.
Classified ads show male help wanted for tennis and barn related tasks plus sleighs and furnishings. Also seeks salesmen with commissions for selling, remittances weekly, Brown Brothers Nurseries Rochester New York. Ad dated 1931.
A heavy work team is offered for sale with a note to inquire at 542 Taberty St Adv. but. The advertisement urges immediate sale and mentions leaving town as a reason for sale.
Between Christmas and New Years prices surge as listings advertise limited quantities of canned goods meats and household items at sale prices. The notice notes one per customer limits on items like ham oysters and tobacco with no mail orders and delivery options.
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