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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
6
Classified ad fragment listing wanted items and offers. Mentions borders, travel, pricing, and contacts with scattered spellings. Contains partial entries for selling a colt and a broken item, plus address fragments and payment notes.
District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh hears a case brought by the United States for use of Peter D B Eppley and Irving J. Greed against American Fidelity Company and Daniel McCarthy. Defendants seek to contest a bond for performance of a contract dated August 5 1919 relating to the Mont HiFi project at Corry Pennsylvania. The court order directs notice to depositholders and parties to the action with a May 4 1417 deadline to respond or join the suit. Attorney George I Shaffer represents the plaintiff.
An imperfect local notice extols a tonic advertised as restoring strength and vitality after illness. It cites a user in North Adams who reports improved health and increased vigor after taking the remedy, promising money back if results fail. Also mentions local residents, brief travel notes, and a forthcoming Masonic degree event in Brockindraw lodge No. L195, with related social updates.
An OCR damaged social notice records a Tuesday evening event at the home of Mr and Mrs Albiet Bos and mentions Mrs Henry Johnson and several named households. It references a cemetery gathering, a Wednesday event at the home of Mrs Geir Strans, and a future plan with Mr and Mrs John Dito. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear dates.
Executor James Barns offers real estate in Wayne Township Brien County Pennsylvania for payment of debts the tract comprising about 184 acres with 13 acres carved out for Charley Howard. Sale per order of Orphans Court at Arle Ghunty on December 28 191% to be completed by February 6 1917.
Health and cleaning services advertised for men and women offering dry cleaning and finishing in the most modern way. Gloves cremes and satin slips cleaned with care. W. A. Steen at the depot building provides these services.
In Warren a row of Democratic and Republican candidates for postmaster collide over appointment. Key figures include B. R. Allen, publisher of the Timor, and supporters of William Houghting. The outcome hinges on party control and upcoming political maneuvers for a four year term.
A meeting of bond owners who joined and are interested in purchasing the Corry and Coltman Street Bathway proportion is called for Tuesday February 6 1917 at 10 o'clock A M at the office of W Ed Murdh 21 Went Wasting tom Street Corry Pa for organizing the new company electing a Board of Directors adopting a corporate name and common seal determining the amount of capital stock and any other business. J D Woodard KM Andcovin W Ed Marsh Committee
Advertisement notes Golden Lax Tablets for liver and headaches with directions to take at 10 o clock and expect effect around 4. Mentions a carton of forty tablets and that they can be carried in a pocket. Attributed to Amon and Go and Thomas Downay, with unclear pricing and company location.
A dubious claim circulates about a chemical named frozone that allegedly removes corns instantly by dropping on them. The text warns of dangers and states a quarter of a pennyworth will work, urging readers to buy at drug stores despite medical cautions.
In fragmented Southern India text a native Wonlon wair culture note hints at altered customs. An Anglish translation suggests heat and advertising pressures drive changes, with a reference to an American trend toward conservation of glut h. The piece mirrors dated colonial voice and speculative reform.
Fragmentary OCR lists many chocolate and nut treats and cash value phrases. Mentions Chepenthas Bros and a telephone style call line. Text is garbled with misspellings and nonstandard items, offering various confections and a 400 pound reference.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a man named Mull welved and a station. The passage references a person called Muthem and an incident during travel or a journey. Details are unclear, with garbled names and places, but indicates confusion and a possible court or inquiry.
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