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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
6
Ninety eight inmates at the county jail were fed chicken and signed for meals yesterday. Records show Fox hosted 1190 persons in the past year, with a peak of 266 inmates in May during a wave of raids.
City authorities report the lowest annual confinements at forty persons and note the jail interior has been painted and cleaned. The county jail remains undersized and a larger facility is needed, with talks of a county work house to be undertaken in the coming year.
Disjointed reminiscences recall 1812 era events and debates on civil and religious freedoms. The passage cites the Washington Benevolent Society, naval references, and critiques of Majority in Congress, warning against threats to liberties.
Local notes cover Christmas activities at Curhy and Renova, visitors to the McCray and Crow households, and a Thanksgiving to Christmas period with entertainments. Mentions include land transactions near Clark Onon tract, a Misses Crow sisters hosting a charitable supper, and Nathan McCray guests joining Renova visitors.
Public notice explains city taxes due date and access to the tax office hours. It warns about penalties for late payment and lists Saturday hours from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning in January. The article mentions eligibility and how residents may seek assistance from the treasurer.
Despondent over the death of Mia, Harry Poulkrai’s daughter, a Kane resident for 314 years reportedly died in late November after influenza and a drinking incident as a suspected cause.
Defective eyenight in children often encapes protection for years and lens to ill health and backwardness in studies. Isn’t it worth while to find ot- Krodayt DE, WM. STANLEY Optometrist and Eyesteht Specialist Brown Bldg, Corry, Pa.
Varnish service offered for metal paint at Mast South street by G. Fave onotall. Take action before tinting rust progresses. contact for prompt coating and protection.
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