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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
6
Local residents note visitors and health updates, including Mrs. Mark Gray hosting and J A McNANY Washire in town. Several brief social mentions cover relatives, funerals, hospital recoveries, and community events among Mrs. Harriet, Mr. Derrickson, Miss Lucile Rounds, and Maccabees gatherings.
An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Kidney Remedy as a versatile elixir claimed to restore kidney health and relieve a range of ailments. It emphasizes all natural ingredients, safety for women and children, and mentions a price of 50 cents per bottle and 3 for a dollar.
Garden note lists potted arfnes such as arsenic tolerant flowers and cinerarias hyacinths and mignonette in full bloom Miliex awl carnations in profusion suitable for cutting per a local horticulture column.
A Brooklyn mother touts Vind as a life changing remedy for her four year old daughter Louise who had been anemic and listless with poor appetite. After six weeks of Vinots use the child’s appetite energy and appearance improved dramatically. The ad claims Vinots strengthens digestion rebuilds blood and body strength with a money back guarantee and seller contact in Corry Pennsylvania.
I C C F Jonathan Lodge accepted invitation to Wattsburg lodge. All members going and second degree team to attend Monday evening Feb 17 for drill and transportation planning by order of Committee.
Washington February 16 Socialist Breasman Berger announced he would present before Congress a resolution asking that the United States government seize and operate all railroads in the eastern district if the threatened strike lasts beyond a week. The report notes possible talks with the War Secretary about the Mexican situation and mentions a Senate request for Madero’s resignation in Vera Cruz.
Washington February 1 Secretary Simson appeared before the Committee on Foreign Affairs today to discuss current wartime policy and allied coordination. The testimony focused on security assistance, supply lines, and diplomatic efforts with key partners in the coalition.
Fines totaling 50000 were imposed on the leaders of the bathtub trust after conviction under Sherman law. All defendants escaped jail time but face substantial penalties. Fines ranged from 35 to 1000 dollars as applicable to each defendant.
Henry Vesber was convicted of second degree murder after a seven hour jury deliberation. The verdict, delivered at county court, sets a prison sentence range of five to twenty years with sentencing postponed to a later date. The case followed a fatal assault on Alice Brut baker near the evening of the incident. Vesber showed a demeanor of calm prior to sentencing.
Gottwelt, visiting for ten days, demonstrates a new automatic machine at the Whittlesey Company in Philadelphia designed to reduce handwork by prearranging feature valve cups. The device is touted to revolutionize one manufacturing department and a typesetting machine is promised. Gottwelt departed Philadelphia yesterday.
Novel entertainment at Library Theater drew a packed audience last night. The company led by the Countess Mugil presented vaudeville sketches and life stories, with Mrs. Thumb noting she is 72 years young and spent 65 on stage.
Reports indicate the Blond Bolter Company plans a large modern concrete steel factory on the Maple Avenue site adjoining their current premises. The new structure will extend to Maple Avenue, replacing the car barn area, and is expected to be among the citys most substantial factory buildings. The firm cites space constraints and recently acquired equipment awaiting installation as reasons for the expansion, though construction is not expected to begin soon.
Boxing Wednesday at 12 01 in the Buf fle and Pittsburg division and by the Harrisburg and Bel e daylation is 0 commence. The order has not been received but word has been sent to the Corry post office for the local official to prepare for the regular War weighing which will continue for 105 days. Three Corry young men have applied for positions as extra employes during its work and will probably be put on next week. By the special appropriation funds are provided for another weighing of the mail to take place beginning next September. This last, a new departure and a belog dons on account of the parent post business.
A birthday themed valentine party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Trinket in B Mai shows. The seven oclock dinner for about twenty featured a red and white color scheme and was in honor of the councilman of the First ward. Guests departed at a late hour after heartfelt gifts and well wishes.
A faded ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for severe colds and grippe. It claims to clear nostrils and ease headaches within hours, urging dosing every two hours for three doses and noting many symptoms disappear with the 25 cent treatment. The copy uses old-fashioned language and urges readers to buy from an apothecary.
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