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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
2
A fire at the Aetna Powder Plant in Emporium destroyed wooden structures and damaged the backbone of the facility. Officials estimate losses near 100000 with the blaze under investigation as possibly caused by an explosion. The site will be rebuilt after several months of downtime.
Jamestown man mortally injured Saturday night when struck by a south side streetcar on Winter Street near the hotel. The motorist fled. victim was dead on scene. Witnesses and officials described the crash as rapid and fatal with extensive injuries. The investigation continues with details pending from the coroner and authorities.
Buffalo reports Royal Blend roasters will not raise the price of Royal Blend coffee for now. The 40 cent coffee will remain 30 cents a pound when sold by grocers in sealed cans. Royal Blend executives say they would rather absorb losses than implement a price increase if conditions persist.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled report mentioning places and names but no coherent event or outcome. Difficult to extract a specific person, organization, or dates from the unreadable segment.
An old style advertisement extols Certain-Teed roofing shingles. It touts light weight, economical costs, fire resistance, and long life with a claimed 16 year guarantee for multiple plies, though it contains garbled phrasing and possible misspellings about durability and coating protection.
A processed ad-like note extols Certain-teed Paints and Varnishes as expert made, claiming exact color matching and complete product lines for painters. It emphasizes lower costs, comparable to small shoemakers, and guarantees satisfaction through extensive resources and trusted service.
In Pottsville a girl’s simple remedy, Vicks Vapor Rub, is praised after her father’s pneumonia improved. The daughter recalls how the product helped ease breathing and chest tightness when doctors offered little relief. Local pharmacist Schneider’s Pharmacy supported the family by supplying Vicks and endorsing its effectiveness.
A man about 25 years old named Pietro Perono Malian was struck by a vehicle on the Warren Line Saturday night near Watrow. He suffered severe injuries and remained conscious long enough to be transported by a motor ambulance to a hospital where doctors reported critical condition. The collision tore part of his jaw and likely caused facial damage as he was treated by Dr. G. Vormityon in Murron.
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over wealth, dower payments, and floor space amid family tension. Referenced names hint at a tense household struggle involving livestock and housing, with mention of a priest and coal problem. The legible portions suggest a historical domestic conflict in a kinship setting.
Two diamonds valued at over $100 were stolen yesterday from the residence of Henry G Berhardt on North In?ville Street. A neighbor reported Mrs Jaburarittwa left the house briefly. a neighbor observed a man near the door. Police are investigating the burglary as daylight theft.
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