New Year Retrospect Highlights Corry Growth and Hope
The town reflects on 1909 with rising circulation and advertising, noting new factories like Titanite Explosive, Corry Castor, and Corry Ice. Construction booms include Rivelling houses and a large business block on East Maple. The piece urges cooperation, resumes, and forward effort despite recent deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townal
Corry
Sens
Waclitk Titanite Explosive Company
Baa
Corry Castor Company
Second Avenue
Church Street
Corry Iee Company
A. & Brakeshire Company
Erie
Maple Avenue
Corry Community Aims For a New Year of Effort
The message reflects a community seeking unity and progress for 1910 after achievements in 1909. It emphasizes collective effort, perseverance, and local improvement initiatives to advance Corry in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racard Braaleer
Corry
Annual Elks Charity Ball Charms Corry With Grand Night
The Corry Elks held their eighth annual charity ball at the State Armory drawing about 160 couples in elegant costumes. Mrs. G A Pain directed the decor and the Tul Symphony Orchestra provided music while Caterer Franke Bueder offered a celebrated supper. Guests came from Meadville Titusville Sharon Warren Hamastown Dunkirk Erie and Union City reflecting strong regional participation and praise for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
G. A. Pain
Tul Symphony
Franke Bueder
Meadville
Titusville
City
Sharon
Warren
Hamastown
Dunkirk
Erie
Union City
Gerry
Corry Ladie
Interesting Gathering at Congregational Church Banquet
About sixty people attended a Christmas gathering at the Congregational church becoming an evening of singing recitations and interating exercises. The church parlors were tastefully decorated for the occasion and those not in the cantata enjoyed the excellent repast provided by participants.
Congregational Church Watch Night Service Draws City Crowd
A large shore church gathering last night spent the last hours of the year in prayer. Rev Surtees delivered the address to an audience of over 60, including many youths, as the Congregational church looks forward to a strong year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surtees
Targa
Escape From Tionesta Jail Sparks Sheriff Probe
Ira J. Hines escaped from the county jail in Tionesta last Friday evening while awaiting trial for assault and battery and a more serious charge. He slipped from the jail corridor to the sheriff's residence by picking a lock on the door. Elizabeth Swyere had filed the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionesta
Ira J. Hines
Wells
Elizabeth Swyere
Maxwell
Tad O
Plumbing and Tin Roofing Offer at Center and Washington
The ad declares a shop opened at Center and Washington streets by Guy Rogers offering plumbing tinning and gas fitting services. Contact via Bell phone 140 for orders and work.
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Babbitt
Deug
Center
Washington Streets
Rogers
Bell Phone
Steam Cleaning and Pressing Ad Offers Garment Care
Steam cleaning and pressing advertised for all garment types. Prompt service for ladies and gentlemen. Includes tailoring and alterations. Contact Hiram Johnson and Al Glenn R at the Davis store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allende
Aluo
Hiram Johnson
al Glenn R
Davi Store
Story of 1909 Important Events at Home and Abroad
A compact preview of notable 1909 happenings around the world and at home. It notes weather, sporting events, political shifts, and social currents shaping the year, highlighting major incidents and cultural moments.
Global political and personal fray spans nations and leaders
A chaotic collage notes roles and moves of Taft Roosevelt and Wilson era figures. It mentions U.S. politicians like Secretary Root and Gen Jose Alen Gomes, Caribbean and Latin American events, Turkish sultan Abdul Hamid II, and European diplomatic shifts. The text stitches claims of cabinet reshuffles, revolutions, and explorations with scattered dates and places, reflecting a turbulent international scene.
Devastating fires Across Cities Leave Massive Losses
A series of blazes causes widespread destruction with totals surpassing millions. Buildings and docks burn in Boston, Galveston, Lore Cant, and nearby areas, wiping out factories, hotels, and warehouses. Losses include hundreds of thousands to millions, with Beaulieu and Rache Manufacturing cited among affected sites. Authorities assess damage and firefighting efforts continue.
Various International Sports Events Reported Across World
Morningstar wins a flagship event, George Iloxann defeated in a New York prize. Multiple races and championships noted in London New York Sydney Melbourne with winners including Harvard Detroit Yale Minnesota Michigan and others. Many results span polo, rowing, ballooning, and football with notable performances and records.
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Detroit
I. Pliieburg
A. Holland Forbes
St. Louth
Richmond
Angoing
Wiley
Nourk
AB Nists
Plaaburg Chariot
Toague
Works Champiophip
Devrals
American Baseball Toagues
Jack Jolneon
Stanley Katahol
Houes
Mintos
Ag Nya Onda
Ft I Grunk
Hormepower
Alce Far
Averaigy
Jack Jonnaon
Vounaytvanim
Casilay Ladinna
Ti Brows
Cirdale Indiango
New York
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
Michigan
Mtinnskots
Mineapolla
Somer
Duftriw
Jacke Johnwan Alemid
Phous
Calvin Denikent
Bate Tine DiNlwedene
Ceara Autton
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Centennial of world events and notable obituaries listed
A miscellaneous page lists memorials, births, and notable deaths. Items include tributes for U S sailors lost at sea, anniversaries of explorers and monarchs, and recognitions of journalists, surgeons, and inventors. Names such as W. T. Mill and Queen Victoria of Spain appear alongside notes on world fairs and aviation milestones.
Storm and Flood Disrupt Towns Across Regions
Widespread storms and tornadoes caused extensive damage and casualties across multiple states and regions. Homes destroyed, property values lost, bridges and roads damaged, with several towns reporting injuries and fatalities amid the severe weather outbreak.
International conventions mark annual gatherings in world events
Fragmented list of numerous conventions and meetings including the National Suffrage Alliance in London, International Council of Women in Toronto, and the American Library Association at Bretton Woods. Mentions peace congresses, women’s organizations, and other congresses with scattered locations and dates.
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National Sociery Daughters
American Revolutoniat Us Washi
Internationa Wowae Suffrage Alliance
Mmdon
Te Wetlonsl
Bociety Bons
Rayolte Ton
Baltimore
United Confedarate Water Ann Et
Allntie
JM International Council of Women
Toronto
Amerlcen Library Association
Bretton Woodit
Worantz Suffraga Annociation
Jn Bouble
Ameren Institute OF Instructon
Catine
Tandon
Christian Dadeavor
HL. Paul
Tavernatione
Frankfort
Ws World Coutesones
M.C, AL
Hurman-Albertoid
Goniaiy
Anaver
National Irrigation Congress
Apokune
Wah
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North Pole
Clavel
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Stats Bliht Root
United States Sunator
Jose Alen Gomes
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Gobiex
Grace Willian
Taft Fornally
Panama
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Garman
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Jacob M. Dickison
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Charles Wirtiam Eliot
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Harvard University
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Argentine Republic
Argentina
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Mexico
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United States
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Tara
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Mane Anderson
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United Staton Supreme Court
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Spain
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