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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal masthead lists publication as Daily except Sunday with standard post office mailing details. Rates shown include subscriptions and single-copy price with mail matter and class information referenced for delivery and rate terms.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer Imagination piece reviews the American Audubon Society annual winter bird census. It notes 24 species and 680 individuals recorded, highlights rare sightings like the evaking grosbenke, and discusses migration patterns and winter study conditions.
A flaky collection of names from Corry and nearby towns appears in notes from Blue Eye, January, detailing Mr and Mrs Glenn Jaquith and many relatives visiting and staying with families in Corry. Several residents travel for holidays, visits, or attend church events, including trips to Erie and Warren.
County officials approve creation of a death row at the county jail following a Tuesday conference with commissioners and the district attorney. Warden Matt Hook states dedicated units will house convicted murderers under prison board rules, with enhanced security and reduced staff needs.
Jamestown resident Falconer Lee is held for arson in connection with a barn fire on December 7 near Levant. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Oscar Sweet after making a signed confession describing how the fire started and his attempt to fetch muskets before fleeing the scene.
In Jamestown on January 7 a city court jury convicted Thomas and Jacob Roser of a short measure in coal delivery. The verdict followed a brief deliberation after the case, heard at 61 Cherry Street, with sentencing deferred at the defense attorney’s request and leniency recommended by the jury.
An old newspaper ad touts a medicine chest at 35 cents claiming instant relief from burns, scalds, cuts and bruises. It promotes a San Cura Digiment jar at 65 cents, with a money back guarantee via the druggist. Ads promise help for itching, piles, boils, eczema and other skin issues, asserting broad healing claims and a low price.
County residents, including Greene and Harborcreek township taxpayers, voice concerns to the revision board chaired by Hamiltoner Joseph Rogan. They allege property valuations are too high and fail to reflect true value, hurting owners in Greene, Girard, and surrounding areas. Residents from Greenfield and Harborcreek towns present their objections at a Monday meeting.
The Erie concert lineup featured Violinist Heifitz and artist Elizabeth Broadhead with J. B. Willard as manager. A Socialist, known as the first to hold county office in Venango, was elected this November. A railroad brakeman, Joseph McCarthy, was injured by a fall near Second Street.
Mayor Kitty announces doubling patrol strength in Erie business district amid recent robberies and rising crime. City police chief outlines extensive patrol rearrangements in retail, streets, and residential areas to bolster safety during day and night shifts. A separate note mentions a student scholarship contest by Kasdy Kitchen offering prizes for top grade averages across classes and overall school performance.
Students resume after holidays with cautious optimism as exams loom. Sophomores Barksthall Noten and Re sit lead classes while juniors adjust to new routines. Girls teams show promise, boys’ group training hints at future success as midyear reviews approach.
A cluttered classified page lists various items for sale and housing offers. Entries mention a coal stove, rents and houses for sale, monthly payments, cash purchases, and addresses on Concord, Park, Liberte, and Grave streets. Also notes a range, bungalow, brick garage, and exchanges, reflecting a small town marketplace.
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