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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
3
A local incident recounts a bold hold up at Oil City where a purse and $40 from a paycheck were stolen. The offender attacked a man on Bissell Avenue, rifled his pockets, and escaped in clothing left at the scene. Reports note the offender claimed connections to a Wil lier or Willy in a related scheme.
A report by the Bureau and Market on cold storage stock shows 501,000 power cages stored in January and 3,000,000 units processed for the year. Withdrawals to January 1 totaled 240,000 cases more than last season, while entries were 350,000 fewer.
A Titusville resident’s family crisis is reported with details of a fire incident at the home of Wsan Albert Baiith, investigation by Deputy Coroner R.A. Kerr, and a note that no investigation was deemed necessary. Also included is a notice for the Carry Motor Club weekly meeting, with discussion of road improvements and member participation.
An advertisement claims a "powerful medicine" will end rheumatism after two days of use. It asserts widespread success across America, promising relief from 20 years of pain and urging readers to try the inexpensive bottle. The copy emphasizes quick, dramatic results and relief from misery.
James Th and Wawthorne of Cambridge Springs PA appear in a legal filing noted by Kincail and Kincaid Attorneys. The brief mentions the firms handling the matter and local context.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Corry until 8 oclock p.m. Monday February 24 1919 for signal devise and equipment to be connected with the present fire alarm system. Proposals must be on forms and include a cash or certified check of one hundred dollars payable to the City Treasurer. Bids to be addressed to the City Clerk and marked Proposal for the alarm signal apparatus with bidder name and address. The council may reject all bids. J Weaver Parks and Public Property 1012a.
Classified notes list items for sale and trade including a comfortable house on Davenport Street Spartanburg, various real estate offerings, exchange of a highgrade gas passenger car, new and secondhand goods at Root's store, a doge of dairy land near Corry, pianos, gas furnaces, and other household necessities. Ads direct purchase by mail with payment in advance and provide contact details for organizers.
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