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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
6
Reading through a jumble of names, visits, and small ads, the page records social calls, business trips, and community events. Individuals such as Dewiter Mate and Brice Wright appear alongside discussions of errands, entertainments, and minor trades, set among scattered notices and upcoming meetings.
The Amusea Theater presents The Basked Pignio a Biograph comedy and Never Again a Parson Jones drama featuring Young Mr Hato. The slate highlights a mix of theatrical works with emphasis on light entertainment and serious fare for diverse audiences.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine for hair loss and dandruff. It claims the product strengthens the scalp, prevents hair from thinning, and promotes new hair growth within weeks. The copy emphasizes glossy, abundant hair and urges purchase for 25 cents at drug stores or toilet counters.
A garbled local notice lists individuals such as H Halim of Kamo and J Clarke of Geneva, plus other names and vague mentions of city activities, visits, a hospital operation, and a fountain water prize. The fragmentary text references Corry Hospital, Cambridge water prize, and guests staying with friends.
A horse owned by Ober Brothers on the milk route bolted around two pm. It dashed onto the Hile railroad tracks on Second Avenue, slipped, and fell breaking its legs. A Pennsylvania Freight depot worker shot the animal after it reached the tracks, ending its suffering. Reported to have been hit by a train, the incident remains unclear.
Parcel post packages may be sent by special delivery per a morning notice received by the postmaster. A four mullable parcel will be recorded the usual special delivery service when a special delivery stamp or ten cents in ordinary stamps are affixed in addition to the parcel postage. When ordinary stamps are used the words Special Delivery must be placed on the wrapper.
Funeral services for the late Mason B. Stewart were held this afternoon at 2:40 o clock at the home of Mrs. Sarah Stewart 810 Baal Street Rev Wallace of the Baptist Church officiated A large group from the city and beyond attended Among those here to attend the funeral were relatives Wallace and Benest Stewart sons of the deceased Interment was at Pine Grove cemetery
A joint committee report analyzes whether Corry should buy the present electric light and power plant from the holding company. It details audit findings, costs to purchase and upgrade, potential deficients, and argues that municipal ownership could eliminate competition and improve efficiency, with a vote of the people urged to decide.
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