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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
8
A mill fire in the city forces four families to flee into the street. The blaze damaged a feather shop and nearby millinery, with smoke clouding Tisch Street. Investigators record losses around $9,000 as residents seek shelter and assess damage from the incident.
Flora Vandewater, 29, former Rochester stenographer, divorced in Reno last week, marries in Erie. Court records indicate a prior divorce finalized January 12 1945. Local notices reference a marriage ceremony and related proceedings amid the Reno divorce action.
Erie authorities prepared a broad campaign to enforce prohibition laws. A state team and local officers briefed officials at a meeting attended by summonsed divisional and probationary police, as twenty people were arrested last week in the crackdown on violators.
Fragmentary notice describes an expectant mother and impending birth with scattered details, including mentions of a baby and store context. The readable parts suggest a personal announcement but lack coherent names, dates, or locations to verify specifics.
Jan 20 The car carrying John Watkin about 45 wrecked on the Franklin Oil City highway near the oil works Sunday afternoon about 2. The driver Watkins was injured and taken to a nearby court after the wreck. Sheriff Voorhies said the car struck pipes and walls, causing structural damage. Buri Wasting and Scott were held for arraignment before Magistrate Perrine.
Papalio faces trial for the murder of Charles Ludwig in Susquelurin County. Judge Smith will preside. witnesses and jurors, including Sheriff Norris, prepare as the prisoner remains in Elle County jail. Autopsy conducted at Gy W. Rishail rooms with Dr Lor and Dr Sintok Punssntawaes listed among officials.
Rev W F Gilbert of Titusville Pa testifies after twenty years of bleeding and itching piles that San Cura Ointment cured him in two years ago with a 60c jar and no further trouble. The ad claims the ointment draws out poison, heals burns and cuts, and helps pimples and blackheads, urging readers to buy at local druggists.
Mrs. Many Bell aged 40 of 1825 Pewch street was taken into custody by Roundman Charles Brown after her husband reported she lived with Pracis Brown at Peach street and managed money improperly. He said she had been run out of Corry recently for loose living and may face disorderly conduct charges. Brown 28 and Bell will be arraigned as details unfold.
Neuritis may affect a single nerve or spread to many. Joint Base is touted by pharmacists for quick penetrating relief when rubbed on affected areas for about one minute and absorbed into the skin. The product is claimed to limber stiff joints, reduce swelling, and make pain disappear, with thousands of tubes sold daily at 60 cents. Availability noted at Thomas Downey and Ames & Co. or any druggist.
Mrs. F B Heppen of Macon Georgia reports severe illness at change of life, bedridden two months, able to rise after two weeks on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the treatment, offers to answer letters, and notes a wide country canvass showing high patient benefit. Fors: by druggists everywhere.
New York, Juri 20. Ziegfeld, famed Follies impresario, asserts a new fault in beauty in American girls hollow legs. He explains that thighs lack fullness when posed, causing a conformation he calls hollow limbs. He demonstrates how some women force poses to conceal the flaw.
Pittsburgh detectives raid gambling houses pool rooms and arrest about 200 suspects after a wave of robberies and hold ups. Police net tightens as raids continue and leads are pursued.
Doan's Pills are advertised as a kidney stimulant diuretic to relieve backache and urinary troubles. Mrs. P. W. Gifford of 582 West Washington Street reports relief after using Doan's Pills, saying prior pain, weakness, and sleepless nights due to kidney issues disappeared. Poster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.Y. ad.
In Filshorg Ohio on January 20 bandits shot and killed Harry McGill Highland County surveyor. An officer Rip Lemon was shot at but not hit as the two fugitives, formerly robbers, attempted to escape en route to jail.
United Press reports two additional arrests linked to the murder of a mother by a girl. A confession implicated a juvenile offender, Emil Kreuter, as a trap drummer, with Katherine Masseault and Dorothy named in events surrounding the case. The suspects were held by juvenile court after detailing a story at a party attended with Dorothy twelve hours post alleged killing.
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as instant relief for rheumatism and related pains. It promises rapid warming of affected areas, improved blood circulation, and near immediate comfort, urging readers to buy genuine Rowles red pepper product at drugstores.
A local notice encourages homeowners to schedule painting and papering work now, citing favorable weather and contractor availability. The message suggests preparing rooms, selecting colors, and coordinating with licensed professionals to ensure quality results.
A reader suggests a postholiday shopping focus with items like a silk lamp, rug, cedar chest, fancy lass, or pottery as satisfying presents you didn’t receive at Christmas.
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