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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment references arrivals and events in a local area, mentioning a river valley street and a department office. It notes uncertain details about a person dying and a neighbor reporting, with scattered proper nouns and unclear actions.
A long list of residents and visitors arrives from nearby towns including Art Jaguing, Frank Buren, G. W. Robiling, N. K. Tuller, Clyde Heath, and D. M. Alford, with routine travels to Buffalo, New York, Harrisburg, and Columbus. Several officials and tradesmen are noted on errands, business, family visits, or attending events. health updates include Constable G. K. Carl improving at home and Mrs Stuckey and her niece escaping a close gas incident.
A compact 1910s style grocery ad promises 40c worth groceries for 25c. It touts bargain oysters, mustard, sardines, toast, and toilet paper with bold wording and limited legible items.
Washington reports a second failed push for a ship purchase bill as three Republicans defected. Administration hopes to move to conference or shelve the measure, with Democrats split over temporary government ownership and amid new plans to advance general appropriations next.
Washington reports outline Cure rangi’s issues and Vert Cruz’s consult with the war chief. The Journey aims to convey Washington views on moves in Mexico, amid chaos and weak governance nationwide. Guadalajram and Manzintto are mentioned as Villa forces shift westward.
Albany February 18 Commissioner Huson met with New York butchers and rail officials seeking guidance on city entry from New Jersey under the foot and mouth disease quarantine. He said relaxations only from US territory free of quarantine and insisted on certificates and compliance with federal rules for shipments. A second item details a hospital case involving grafting patellæ on a relative.
The record shows the poor crop year in Minnesota noted by farmers and tied to Job F. McKay, demonstration agent of the A and M college. May event references Beselsed crop and Bob Jackson in a 18 May context.
Fragments report scattered conditions in major cities with notes of clear, cloudy, and varying temperatures. Entries mention New York Albany Boston Washington and nearby locales with unclear spellings and inconsistent formatting.
Fragmented notice outlines a local social event with names and roles. Readable items mention Rebekahs night rosemary and two root Kalom drama full of action, plus references to dogsy, waxy money, and a sale offer at Oneg Hinman milking outfit.
New York February 18 Deputy Attorney General Becker said his department has sufficient evidence to charge the big baking companies with forming a conspiracy to raise bread prices and push out smaller firms that refused the raise. The District Attorney will receive the evidence and seek immediate indictments against the big bakers.
Extensive improvements underway at the Ladies Wrninubing Store this month. A new business office will occupy the main floor, and a new suit and cloak department is to be added on the second floor of the Barlow building. Miss Ryan will travel to New York early this week to buy an extensive line of suits and cloaks for the enlarged department.
A public auction of farm equipment and household goods to be held Thursday February 25 at 10 oclock on the Old Plank Road between Columbus and Clymer at the former Hiram Ditton farm. Items include gray geldings 8 and 9 weighing 2900 pounds, black horses 7 and 8 weighing 3750 pounds, one driving horse, 11 cows, heavy harnesses, two Henry wagons, two sets double bolts, Buckeye Drill, Hay Tedder, Horse Rake, Mower, logging outfit, Blacksmith outfit, household goods, quantity straw, over $10 six months time, free lunch. Auctioneers John Hammond and J. H. Miller.
A late arrival of pumping equipment from Johnstown saved Edensburg from total destruction as a blaze ripped through a block containing the Mountain House, the Bender Hotel, and several key stores. The fire threatened broader damage for two hours before crews brought it under control, preventing further ruin of important properties.
Bentley aged 64 and Motella Skinner of Columbus were granted a license this month to wed. The couple plans a marriage soon as the second pair over sixty to marry this month.
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