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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
2
A terse line from the Blizzard quotes a claim about hypothetical theft at Allegheny College, asserting that if the speaker had stolen there would have been no need for a reatization. The note highlights a problematic assertion and its framing within a historical periodical.
Good news spread in Corry as Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for back pain relief and kidney complaints. Dr Smith of 25 Delaware St endorses the remedy after years of rheumatism and back pain. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Poster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Misa Mary Crawford, a 19 year old attending a Bible class at Print Baptist Church in Franklin Pa, was fatally hurt when a heavy dividing door dropped. She was slightly deaf and did not hear warnings as the door crushed her head, triggering a panic until her death later that night. General Charles Miller led the response and calm after the incident.
A brief advertisement notes spiritual medium Frank Caselier offers truth seekers guidance on spiritual personal or business matters. Located at Mrs J W Patterson's residence 152 Mott Street, with phone contact Howe 10 mm, limited hours noted in the listing.
A rambling feature praising mind over muscle, recounting how brain power and controlled mental focus build athletic strength. The speaker cites training from Highland Park College Des Moines and anecdotes about lifting and win stories, arguing American athletes will surpass rivals through combined physical and mental prowess.
Frank Ford of Corry reports his brother Peed Ford of Lake Mia lost his left hand last week by an accidental gun discharge while hunting. Ford works as an overseer for a lumber company in the south. Corry friends regret the misfortune.
A fragment describes a Tuesday washing scene where a woman tries to wash hands with yellow laundry soap. The account notes bands and chapped skin from water, with a mention of a nearby person using soap to ease irritation. The tone mirrors a domestic routine with faint sensory details.
Heavy rain through Sunday and last night melted snow, overflowing streams. Conewango Creek between Warren and Jamestown becomes a raging torrent, Mill Creek erodes a bridge, and the huts east of town suffer damage.
A garbled OCR fragment promotes a cure for catarrh and neuralgia in a strikingly dubious tone. It references Khematism, Datehon, and rapid cures with a 75 cent price sold by Durham Drug Co, followed by scattered anecdotes about red haired clubs, initiation rituals, a deathbed cure, and a safety life insurance pitch. The text weaves pestilent claims with odd dialogue about a spider, a boy’s illness, and a mysterious Watcher urging policy.
A distressed speaker challenges a doctor about the validity of a constitution, insisting on appealing to the supreme court to lodge a decision. The fragment hints at legal action and medical authority colliding in a tense dispute.
A youthful inventor named Samuel Colt, only fifteen, is credited with conceiving during this period an evolver device. The fragment notes his early talent and a breakthrough idea attributed to his age and ambition. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
A faded advertisement touts Riwma Co Rheuma shots claiming cures for rheumatism with a money back guarantee. The snippet also covers local obituaries and notices from Corey and Erie, including Minnie Turek’s tuberculous death, funerals, marriages, and community events with names like Miss Minnie Turek, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gifford, and Rev. Snyder.
An ad style notice urging readers to order a custom garment from the International Tailoring Co of New York City and agents in Corry Pennsylvania. It touts made to measure wool fabrics and cuts, with promises of satisfaction and fixed prices on woolen malts, presented as a period style sales blurb.
The store announces the annual remnant sale to clear room for new 1910 wallpaper arrivals. Customers are invited to take advantage of discounted prices at Bhoely's during the sale period.
Advertisement claims Papas Diapapain cures numerous stomach issues within minutes. It urges readers to ask their pharmacist for 50 cent bottles, stating the remedy digests food as if the stomach wasn’t there and eliminates sour belching heaviness and indigestion.
The Congregational Church announces a series of events over the coming weeks. On Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. the Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs EB Keating’s Washington Street home. Friday evening an entertainment is planned in the church parlors by Mr and Mrs Frank Lillis. Next Sunday Rev W A Johna preaches at 11 a.m. and a Sacred Concert at 7:30 p.m. features Mrs Geo Bosworth and party. On Sunday March 1 Rev Wilson preaches at 11 a.m. with Mrs Roseworth singing. the evening Love feast is to be led by Mrs Surtees. Rev T Burtees will be out of the city aiding revival services at Sharon, while Mrs Surtees remains to oversee revival work at Corry.
The Lorryside & For Company of Corry had pressed for through rates from points on the Pennsys division to Corry. After a prolonged dispute with the New York Central and the Pennsylvania railroads, the State Railroad Commission secured agreement. The New York Central’s traffic manager notified that rates to Corry from all points would take effect February 25, about half the former tariff, signaling a victory for the local firm and benefiting local business.
A trunk containing a machine and Johnson Kutchell fight films was burned in a Corry Pennsylvania hotel fire this morning. Pittsburg officials say Waters will face Corryster later in the week with sewing setup intact.
A large audience enjoyed free musical entertainment by the Hone Watchmen of the World Friday night. The program featured diverse acts including Mrs Gee Blynt, Minn Gurrail Bolo, John King and the Hickey sisters, with violin, duet and piano pieces. Local officer W. R. Hasbrouck explained the order’s benefits, and plans for future events were hinted by Union Cuy.
Public notice outlines the Corry and Columbus Street Railway timetable effective September 30 1909 with hourly Corry to Columbus service on even hours from 6 AM to 9 PM and every 30 minutes from Columbia to Columbus, last car 10 PM from Corry and 10:30 PM to Columbus on weekdays. City cars run every 20 minutes to North Carry and Boat Wagner street with varied start times, additional trains Saturday night at 9:30 and 11 PM. East Wayne Street service runs on the even hour 80 and 45 minutes past, Sunday service begins at 8 AM with waiting room opening at 8 AM.
Mian Lillian Rawkin head nurse at Wi C. As hospital in Jamestown was killed instantly by a late passenger train from Huflars. She was 28, had attended church, and was walking home along Center street when the accident occurred. Her uncle is James A. Clarey, running editor of the Samoa town Journal. Her parents live in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania.
A vintage ad touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic offering a trial to prove it grows hair for bald or thinning scalps. It claims a full refund if no dandruff removal scalp cleansing or root tightening occurs after three bottles, with no obligation and local availability at the Rexall Store run by G C Satire de Son.
An old advertisement claims a catarrh cure can be obtained by sending for free and notes it is composed of tonics and mucous membranes. It mentions J Cheney & Co Toledo as the suppliers and promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation as a separate remedy.
A food and drug commission review compared two oyster samples. Sealshipt oysters retained natural flavor and nourishing juices while the watered oysters swelled with water and lost solids. Fresh water contact made watered oysters bloated and flavorless.
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