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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
2
Advertising rates announced for Dimmay AnvERrista and nearby columns. The notice outlines pricing per insertion, weekly cycles, and deadlines for submissions. It specifies a 35 cent rate per line and general timing for copy reception each morning.
Partly cloudy and colder conditions are forecast for Tuesday with a moderate easterly wind. The piece comments on weather and a nod to self-discipline, ending with a reflective question about acting on words.
Spring Creek items dated February 21 1909 list residents Miss Louise Zeub and Carl Dovadson sick with measles Mrs Mary Stickney entertained the Kings Daughters and Ladies Aid social on the 22nd Cemetery auxiliary to meet with Mrs Harry Johnson and Will Patches moves into the former Mortons shop Sam Halley plans finishing a room over his shop for rent Miva Le Matteson at Youngsville Ethel Burna operating Kane Mrs Jennie Jackson and Mrs Rana Tadson visit Addie Jackson Hi J Spencer moves into Pauline Crim's house Catarrh cure advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal use and mucous surface claims Legals and medical ad content embedded in local notices.
Judge Wallink revoked the wholesale liquor licenses of P. Hunt and H. W. Bennett in Gorry for the year starting April at their costs. Proprieties testified they had purchased less than a quart, violating liquor laws, during the heated hearing reported by the Erie Dispatch.
Decorate interiors with painting and wallpaper ideas. Lynn Knepp of Bell phone 164-R offers estimates and suggested elegant wallpaper lines. Local service advertising ready to assist for home projects.
At the council meeting last evening no business was noted except to adopt bills numbers 16 17 and 19.
W. Plummer, known as Parson Plummer, died February 18 at a soldier’s home in Fairfield, Maine. A newspaperman and Greenback party politician, he helped run a Meadville Titusville printing operation and served in the Crawford County legislature after challenging Republican Col. J. B. Dick. He later spent years away from Crawford County and lived in the veteran home for a decade.
The passage reflects Washington expressing humility for possible errors in office and asks divine mercy to avert evils. He hopes the nation will overlook faults born of limited abilities as he retires after forty five years of service. He looks forward to rest and a peaceful life under free government with his countrymen.
Special to the Journal reports a massive strike in Philadelphia as 100000 Central Labor Union members are ordered out in support of striking street car workers. A violent riot erupts with dozens shot or injured, looting and business paralysis spread across the city as police and militia move to restore order.
A Bangor Daily News reader from Brewer Maine in 1909 reports relief from dyspepsia after using Mi-o-na. The ad claims rapid relief and lasting cure with the product sold by N F Ames & Co and Booth's Mic-na samples offered.
Wattsburg 1910 notes a stormy week with poor roads yet a Thursday prayer meeting draws 44 attendees after the minister urged a weatherproof chain letter plan. The piece highlights renewed religious fervor and community changes including property moves and a new manager at the creamery.
The select council met last evening with Megara Chase Keefe Reiker and Ream present. Bills 316 817 and 318 were unanimously adopted on first and second readings under suspension of the rules. 316 extends the public alley between Tnt and 2nd avenues to Malantrout. 817 funds sidewalk grade on certain streets in Corry. 318 covers Maple avenue paving from Washington to Smith streets. B Wilson Clerk.
A claim of rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. The remedy allegedly acts on the system to remove the cause and ends the disease immediately. Presented as a remarkable, mysterious breakthrough priced at 78 cents and sold by the Durbar Deaye Gi.
A old fashioned washday quarrel centers on dirt in boys clothes. A mother laments hard labor, while a brother markets Easy Task laundry soap claiming to halve washday work and save customers money. The ad advocates its soap at five cents a cake, promising value.
A brief advertising notice from the International Tailoring Co of New York City promoting a Spring line and expert tailoring. It claims to save money and provide value in heat, fabrics, and cut, with agents in Corry, Pa, and local knowhow for men’s garments.
Today is Flag Day in the Kane schools and Capt. Mixer has planned for a big time. Capt. M.N. Baker of Corry and a number of Union City Sons of Veterans are on hand to see that there will be something doing. Tonight a mammoth camp fire is a be eld in the opera house.
Report from yesterday cites steps taken in Eirio to contest the city controller election. Grounds for contest are not yet disclosed as of this writing.
Advertises Singer and Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines with supplies and increases in offerings. Located at Livermore and Chapman, 2nd floor, promising fair treatment and favorable terms. Mentions Singer Sewing Machine Co with names B C Young and Mer.
Grand Boer War pictura by Selig shown tonight at Lyric Theater features over 500 soldiers artillery and cavalry in thrilling battle scenes. A stirring melodrama promises vivid action and historical color in a single feature presentation.
Joe Greenan, manager Eddie Trang and Buffalo Express sporting editor Tara Greenan issue a public challenge. They note BrMddie Tracy, a wrestler, once defeated Tommy Galbon after a 1 hour 40 minute bout and expects Tracy to meet the winner of a current bout between Comatock and Sulsa. A substantial stake is proposed and broadcast to publish the call.
Lich relieved at once claims the simple compound of wintergreen thymol and glycerine mixed in D. D. D. heals eczema germ instantly. Previously sold in $1 bottles, an special offer allows first time sufferers in town to try a bottle at 20 cents. Know this D. D. Babbitt and Son, Pada. 8-16-22.
An old classified snippet notes popular color trends for spring and cites Corry Cleaning and Dyeing Works, J. A. Cronk as proprietor with a Bell phone listing. The jumble mentions the Red, White and Blue being popular since 1777 and suggests additional colors will be in style.
Almond DedJean shows signs of recovery from illness and can perform chores. George Besson returns from Sheffield lumber woods on Feb 14. Epidemic of whooping cough reported locally. Lee Owens of Corry visited for his mother in law Mrs Sylvia Moora and family. Ice harvesting from Mead's pond noted by Glenn Jaquith and wife visiting Minerva Day Hall. Rainfall hampers mail carriers who could only reach thrice that week. Mrs Catherine Springstead recent guest of Mrs Cora Rouse on Spring Creek road.
Mrs Orval Hatch will entertain the Art club at her home on West High street tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Elvene Curtis Hard of Corry will be present and deliver the third lecture on Dutch and Flemish Art to the club which now has fifteen members.
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