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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
3
Fragmented OCR lists assorted items and prices from a February wind-up sale. Mentions Ra g ilay, Towler, Wrench, Ginger, Bordens Condensed Mill, Tennox Soap, Jacob Dold, Kiluck, and Kiluck's tard with prices and a money back claim, reflecting a chaotic catalog.
A dense wrap of 19th century city items includes sales at Cohen's and Knowlton's with $1 pricing on foods textiles and house goods. Lossless notes report theater vaudeville at Library Theater a Washington’s Birthday dance in Spartansburg and various community notices from Delmont to Greenville about trains, auctions, and public events. A meteor sighting near Greenville is noted along with an arrest and a court-related incident regarding Grace Vogt. Several upcoming sales and social events are listed, including a masquerade, a card party, and a reception at Mavettios Hall, plus local sports and school notices.
The Warner property on Forest Avenue in Montown is donated by Mrs Mary H Warner to the Agnes Association to establish a permanent home for the elderly. The estate fronts 147 feet and will be kept as a home for old people for those in need, with provision for future expansion if more space is required.
February 22 observances celebrated Washington's birthday with a meeting at Mr Mead's home. Rooms decorated in national colors, portraits and drapery reflecting the memorial, a color tied menu and toasts on Washington's life. Speakers including Mrs Babbitt and Mrs Tooke praised his roles from war to nation building and noted the gathering as profitable.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces a proposed shortening of its line between Milshire and Buffalo. The new 40 mile section from North Girard to Brocton will cut Pittsburgh to Buffalo distance from 270.6 miles to 221.7 miles, shaving about 85.3 miles and potentially saving over an hour on travel. The alteration also reduces boat time and overall trip duration by roughly three hours.
Amatinee program at the AtnusU offers an extended reel of pictures on Saturday, running for over an hour. The event highlights a continuous screening session aimed at providing extended entertainment for attendees.
Corry City Chapter No 17 of the Eastern Star hosted Grand Officers and about 150 members from surrounding chapters on Wednesday evening at a fine banquet. Officers and guests from Titusville Warren and other chapters attended. Melcomes by Corry City officers praised hospitality and exemplary work shown during the post banquet demonstration.
An advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. It claims 95 percent of diseases originate in an imperfect stomach, promises quick relief, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Availability listed at local Rexall Store locations.
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