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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
6
J. Wood's Pulten Market advertises oranges in limited quantities dated with a sales pitch to divvy up a show for customers. The note emphasizes scarcity and urgency in a compact, period-like promotion.
An 18th century experiment outlines light behavior as a paper wedge reveals the eye’s perception of a tiny thickness. It describes aligning straight edges and calculating the gap between light edges to infer angle and clarity, reflecting a cautious optimism or pessimism theme.
The fragment notes a hoped February thaw as a backdrop to events. Mentions fresh fish at Hassett's Market and Valentine observances at Morelandse. Includes Minnie Linendolt convalescing from inflammatory rheumatism and Master Johnny Linen doll confined with acute indigestion, indicating local people and health concerns.
Checks totaling 415,009 were issued to individuals aiding in the capture of Willy Whitby of Sharon. The payments, drawn from the police pension fund and related appropriations, covered rewards to several named recipients including W. T. Hinsley, Patrick A. Rely, and local officials. The attorney general had reviewed legality and auditor general Young approved issuing the warrants.
San Antonio reports indicate fifty two men killed and six injured in a mine explosion at Los Esperantos in Mexico. The mine belongs to the Mexico Mailig company and prior blasts have occurred there. Cause of the accident is not stated in dispatches received.
Cincinnati experts say the Monday night blast likely involved nitroglycerin aimed at breaking into a bank vault. Three well dressed men fled the scene seconds before the explosion shouting Zook out. Authorities treat the coast guard patrol and ship Frances disappearance as separate, with crew losses deemed almost certain.
J S pne of 206 First Avenue Fred Stanford independent candidate for City Controller requests a cash sale of cutters and one horse bobs. He says he must have the room for buggies early in the spring and invites interested parties to come and be convinced that his men’s business is sound.
The Corry Business Men's Exchange held its annual meeting Wednesday evening with election of officers. President D Warren DeRosay led the session as the group reviewed a year of strong progress including a reported 1909 total production of 5 491 909 89 dollars and factory improvements totaling 437 731 76 dollars. The board also noted 805 024 tons of freight shipped and employee wages of 714 172 08 dollars. The group discussed a potential new industry with unanimous support to pursue the proposal. Officers elected were President D Warren DeRosay First Vice President G M Ream Second Vice President F A Colegrove Third Vice President F L Weeks Fourth Vice President Geo H Barlow Secretary Jus P Crown Treasurer James H Wright.
A dispute over the estate of General James W. Reilly ends in the Common Pleas Court with Judge W. W. Hole awarding the entire property valued at 200000 to the state. Reilly died intestate with no heirs, prompting the court action. The case involved partition proceedings and a tangle of heirs.
Rescue efforts continue after a Tennessee mine explosion trapped 30 to 60 workers at Browder mine near Drakesboro Kentucky. Two more bodies recovered, ten men escaped alive, five injured. Damage confined to east entry, no fire, fans functioning aiding search. Engagement between MP Harcourt and Miss Cunard broken in London.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a refined smallpox case involving janitor William Av Minor at General High School prompted the board of education to dismiss public schools. Beginning next Monday every pupil must present a recent vaccination certificate to be admitted.
A jumble of Valentine ads from Durham Drug Store mix with stray historical notes and partial quotes. The item lists lace Valentines, post cards, chocolate boxes, and varying prices, alongside fragmented courtroom and witness references from a London Standard excerpt.
A fragmented price list shows black mohair at 88 cents per yard and similar reductions across fabrics including 62 inch brown broadcloth and dark green suitings. Descriptions cover crepe tissue in multiple colors, white goods, linen embroideries, and a large lot of golf gloves for men and children with varied color options and wholesale pricing.
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