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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
3
An old advertisement promises NERVALINE calms nerves after overwork or exertion. It claims rapid effect on heart palpitations and irritation from smoking, selling boxes for 26 cents at Ames and C6 and other druggists.
Five men entered the Mendville Cleaning and Bress ing Company plant on Boynton Street Wednesday evening near six o clock and stole clothing valued at about 200. The night watchman was out to supper and the robbers escaped with the loot. No arrests were reported as suspects were believed to be company employees.
An Pierre era ad from Nelsonville Ohio promotes Vinol as a rapid nerve and blood booster for run-down persons. The copy claims Vinol combines cod liver oil with tonic iron to restore appetite digestion strength and vitality. A local dealer O Babbitt & Son Corry Pa and other druggists back the product with a money-back guarantee. An old notices section lists debt settlements at 1075 North Center Street with dates in January and February.
United Press reports work to build a celebrated arboretum burial park in Cleveland. Officials including Tate Holden plan at least 500000 in gifts with 200000 annual maintenance. Fifty acres to become a floral burial garden adjoining Rockefeller estate. transfer of presidents’ remains considered. monuments to national figures planned.
Erie Pa Jan 14 new smallpox cases prompt Gridley district to reopen schools Feb 1 for vaccinated children. Instruction committee chair Dr Wright reported the health board and school board have not aligned due to the disease situation. The committee explained conditions in No 10 district and noted difficulty predicting the outbreak course 24 days after the last case.
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma as a vegetable kidney remedy for Bricht's disease rheumatism dropsy and dizziness claiming rapid relief and no harmful ingredients. It also promotes Thompson's Dandalion and Mandrake Pills for constipation and female ailments with prices shown.
Ruth Marshall heads the cast of the New York Metropolitan Company in the Maude Adams production Old Rivals to be staged at Union City The starlet praised for her Aramelotechnique and vocal range will perform Madama Butterfly with Sayonara and other noted numbers The tour stop features Dye and the Chicago Opera Company alumni in a Charity event at Library Theater on Saturday night January 16.
The bitter rivalry between Ory and Talon City teams fuels a strong basketball clash in Viton. Corry, labeled the strongest visiting squad in years, aims for a victory as Coleman’s unit, once rough, has become a well drilled machine. Mayervoover is back in uniform after injuries. Game starts at p'stock warp with postgame dancing.
A relief hearing before Alderman M R Henderson Wednesday afternoon charged W B Wentworth with selling liquor without a license. He was committed to jail in $700 bond to await January Grand Jury action. The case involved orders for whisky and beer and a transfer firm owned by Christian Hivelit. Witnesses testified that Wentworth arranged deliveries and paid transfer fees, with disputed compliance under the liquor law.
An old advertisement promises a painless, complete removal of corns using Putnam's Extractor sold at 250 Thomas Downey's. The copy touts quick relief for hard or soft corns and foot trouble with persuasive claims and quirky phrasing.
Lillian Barneo, graduate of Wilson Piano School, offers piano lessons at 11-2 Columbus Avenue. Call 84-2 for details and scheduling.
Local business note announces the opening of a blacksmith and wagon repair shop run by Geo Koantner Jr at 147 H Main St. The new venture offers metalwork and wagon servicing to the community.
An old advertisement touts California Lump of Figs as a cure for a sick constipated child. It claims cleansing the stomach liver and bowels with a gentle laxative can bring a child to good health within hours. The bottle directions promise safe use for babies and children with plain labels and warnings to ask a druggist for a cent Holla or California Syrup of Figs.
Notice to Corry electors that a special election will be held Tuesday January 19 1915 at polling places from 7 am to 7 pm to elect one councilman to fill the unexpired term of C L Alexander. City Clerk Blaine Kincaid and Mayor John B H Patterson sign.
An Alderman Porter faced removal amid a brewing West Mutu dispute affecting local business actions. The process centers on council decision making and the impacted Cole sectional specialty firm.
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