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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references government actions on navy appropriation and mineral production with unclear context. Multiple garbled terms obscure specific entities or events, yielding no clear date place organization or outcome to anchor a concise summary.
An old time advertisement touts Thompson's Kidney Tablet as a tonic that cleanses impurities and restores vigor. Sold in Corry by N. F. Amen and Co. and Thompson Downey for 60 cents per box. Also advertised are Thompson Waddalion and Mandinke Pill at 26 cents.
East Branch residents and relatives make New Year visits to family homes in Union City and nearby towns. G Entitled mentions include Meg Amiréw Wron visiting the Rounds home, Prumin Lite continuing to the house, and G Mandhara’s extended stay. Lond and Alma Weldon travel to see a mother, while Bidwell relocates to the Hill house. Housing poles and teams press work as city activity rises.
Erie January reports show Ray Fertig, youth, jailed nine months in Allegheny County workhouse with a $25 fine after pleading guilty to thefts including stealing a ring from Margaret Miller. Several accomplices received suspended sentences or shorter terms for related larcenies in the city around Eighteenth and State Streets.
Ziigmund and Anthony Karnowak accused of pocketing $20 from Thomas Katch were sentenced to one year and four months to four years in the Western Penitentiary. The defendants, unable to understand English, admitted involvement in an agreement to spend the money, with confusion over the exact amount and outcome of the incident.
Fire in Valdez Prince William Sound Alaska destroyed most of the business district of the old mining town. The blaze started in multiple buildings and incendiary causes are alleged. Extreme cold hindered fire fighting. aid vessels were sent with supplies for Valdez residents.
The Concord Township annual financial report shows a starting balance of 411,303.60 on Dec 4 1915, 1916 receipts including state bonus 581.28 and other sources 587.11, total available 19,085.21, and expenditures across categories such as road work 1190.96 bridges and culverts 2856.05 machinery 180.00 repairs 66.21 wages 126.00 secretary 45.00 collecting taxes 110.88 snow removal 157.00 blaze fire 262.00 water troughs 40.57 and misc 87.18 with old orders 22.40 auditor fees 6.00 supplies 80.38 rebates on tax 40.70 exonerations 20.58 returned tax 1549 leaving a year end balance of 9,851.71. Auditors G I Chase and G W Hall signed.
The Waxne Township Supervisors report year ending December 4 1916 with cash on hand from 1915 616.57 and total available assets 7307.50 after deductions for exonerations rebates and audits. Auditors W F B Awer Outier R Snapp assess resources liabilities including borrowed money 500 outstanding orders 528.08 and miscellaneous charges across water troughs roads machinery and maintenance.
A garbled notice from Garry City Misctrla Light Co announces a sale prompting war effort funding. Beginning December fifteenth, customers purchasing an appliance costing 3.75 dollars or more will receive a toaster or an ironing board as a bonus. The message urges price reductions and renewed vigor in war support.
Clearfield January 2 William B Tobias defeated Democrat for congress in the Twenty-third Pennsylvania district files contest against Charles B Rowland Republican claiming uncounted ballots illegal money in issue and alleged improper service contributions from brewing firms plus an illegal dividend with Socialist leaders.
A fragment notes a party and a spendthrift amount exceeding legal limits. It mentions Mrs Heuer’s Christmas kitchen cabinet and references McDougall Gerry Furniture Co in a garbled ad copy. The readable items imply a festive display and purchase overshoot under scrutiny.
Caution against overmedicating children for colds. Suggests plenty of fresh air and a Vap-O-Rub application to the throat and chest at the first sign of trouble. Recommends packaging in 250 500 or 1.00.
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