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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
14
The Journal reports a four percent ten page edition delayed by advertising demand. Business readers support the paper with strong patronage. An advertisement for a dictionary proposition will interest readers seeking a handy home reference. Coupons will appear in each issue during the offer period.
The Titunville Herald reports a large audience enjoyed David Belasco's The Easiest Way at the opera house. Catherine Proctor and Frances Starr headlined a strong cast with Hquiet Thompson and Willard Brockton. the show praised for detailed staging and emotional third act power. The Easiest Way will be seen again at Library Theater this evening.
In Jamestown New York Cyrun Jones seeks control of the Honis Telephone Co. with John M. Wright as Meadville general manager and William J. Maddox questioning the bid sincerity. Jones hints Bell interests can meet the price while Wright accuses Jones of favoring outside lines and spending time on publicity trips.
Friday marks Groundhog Day as locals await whether the creature spots a shadow. If seen, six more weeks of cold weather loom. if not, an early spring may follow according to folklore amid public interest in local forecasts.
The funeral for Milo L Walton was held at Pine Valley church Tuesday afternoon at 1:80. Rev C Patterson officiated. Music by Mr and Mrs Charles St John. Large turnout. Pine Valley Grange sent a floral tribute. Bearers were Thomas Mullen A J Root M Root and George Evang. Interment in Pine Valley Cemetery.
The name Sing Sing is said to come from two Native American terms meaning the place of a stone. This etymology links the famed prison site's name to a descriptive origin.
A notice announces a sale lasting through Saturday night with details readable in the fragment. The event is advertised in the newspaper as a limited time offer encouraging shoppers to visit before closing.
Special to the Jourund New York February 1 Bayard Hawley a leading railroad man in the country died suddenly of heart disease today following grippe at his home in New York City He was widely known for his long service with major railroad companies and his contributions to railway safety and operations.
Miss Mary Latimer a 21 year old bookkeeper for the Postal service confessed to a $6500 shortage after four days of government inquiry. About $6200 was taken from the money order department by the employee who admitted errors to her father, postmaster J J Latimer. None of the funds has been recovered and the postmaster faces potential loss recovery through prosecution.
Dunkirk police report two men linked to a February Pittsburg attempt at a chance game robbery. Louis Droege and Alexander Matiowski identified the suspects after a Dunkirk saloon robbery where a Pittsburg getaway implied. The leader exposed himself to the victim and was seen with the other man, but both refused to speak.
Leroy Peterson of Kane sustained serious injuries in a counting accident near Meadville. Surgeons repaired fractures in his left knee and right ankle with silver wire, saving the limbs but leaving him a cripple. his father arrived to bring him home after a day of careful consultation. Two other young men injured are recovering and expected to resume college work shortly.
In Franklin January a jury found William J. Hoffman guilty of being an accessory before the fact in the burning of his brother’s barn in Twin Township. The verdict came after a lengthy session with Judge Criswell detailing locations and evidence. The jury concluded within twenty five minutes.
Charter Harvey American, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Harvey, a popular Shawmut miner, was injured at 2 30 pm and died about seven o clock after a P R H R train rushed him to a hospital. He was one of several victims in mine motor accidents over the past two weeks.
Patient testimonials from Zanesville Ohio and Burlington Iowa praise Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving dizziness nervousness and weakness in women. Letters claim first bottles brought strength and health and urge others to try the remedy. Promotional claims emphasize plant extracts and grandmotherly trust.
Dr Johnson visited the university and asked a professor about their funds. The professor said they were not abundant, and Johnson responded that perseverance in the plan would lead to wealth by degrees.
Junk dealer H. Wola operates at 15 West Smith Street in Un and Phons district. Local notices reference his shop and contact points for buyers and sellers of scrap and used goods.
Fragment mentions a tenant and advertising push linked to the Journal. Details are unclear but indicate a promotion or notice encouraging tenant engagement with the newspaper.
An experienced automobile dealer urges buyers to consider agent expertise over flashy ads. He claims eight years in the business and endorsement of the K-R-I-T brand after factory visits and comparing makes at a Buffalo show. He asserts the 87 model can deliver value from 500 up, with proven construction and performance.
Public notice advertises a cold remedy tablet labeled LaxativI Bromo Quinine with a promise to cure in one day. It includes a price of four pence per box and a refund claim for money if not effective.
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