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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
3
Cony Evening Journal notes a Partners Week feature highlighting a state wide farmer newspaper show. Displays include weekly and semi weekly papers from across the state judged by an external editor. Prizes ribbons and typewritten scoring cards aim to raise reader interest and editor cooperation.
A Kentucky carpenter holds Carrie Nation's famous hatchet, once used to combat liquor and perceived as a challenge to property rights. The discovery evokes memories of Nation’s direct action and the broader push to end liquor and slavery. The piece suggests renewed enforcement and a press to adapt such tools for modern public order across counties.
TOM SIMS shares humorous reflections on danger of following fathers steps and public glare. He notes crowded trains warm, overcoats rising, watches declining, and insists wealth is a burden. Comments touch broadcasting Niagara Falls and moonshine law enforcement in Texas with playful tone.
Fragments recall a birthday party for Frank Winihy on Huot South Street. A Concord township resident, Willhint McCras, suffered fatal injuries Thursday while felling a tree. Notices touch marriages, local orders, and a misleading array of names and events from 1908 including a prison welfare note and Salvation Army gift practices for San Quentin inmates.
A nearflivver style steam locomotive weighs almost 200 tons and is touted as a lighter economical engine. Claims it may approach Henry Ford’s light, cheap car ideals with power and economy. The Union Pacific seeks a dominant new locomotive, No. 700, with potential to transform rail travel.
In a tense incident near the Erie Railroad station, striking workers defending a wagon shop were severely beaten by assailants said to be sympathetic to the strike. Police arrived within five minutes but attackers had fled. Wounded men, including Albert Piere and Edward Peters, were unable to secure hospital care and returned home.
Oil City directors of the AKAM Oil Chattette Nove Vple set January 14 and reelected the entire old board. Officers include President IW Skelly, former city resident, Secretary Treasurer B Nilkoin, Vice President WW 1 Thumsh, Assistant Secretary WZ Ger smi, Assistant Treasurer Roy Thomason, and Assistant Auditor TT Wak.
The city of Corry invites sealed proposals for a motorized fire truck not over 1.5 tons, a chemical tank, 200 feet chemical hose, a roof ladder, and two hand chemical extinguishers. Bids due Monday February 5 1928 with a $60 certified check. City superintendent U M Ream notes the council may reject any or all bids.
Reported by Warren General Hospital officials, injured passengers from the Blue Line wreck near the station are recovering well. Dirk Roe Hadges of Yokayville, among the less seriously hurt, was moved home on Saturday after treatment. others remain hospitalized.
A boy, trapped in snow for hours near a yard at Nit Heme Antonia Wap sone, was found unconscious but alive. Doctors say he remains in serious condition despite revival efforts and the snow kept him from immediate rescue. A rubber ball nearby led authorities to the spot where the child played before the collapse.
Funeral services in memory of Nora Keppel were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian Alliance Church with Rev O May presiding. The body was taken for burial accompanied by her husband Arthur Keppel their wives Ar and Moa Keppel and Mrs Robert Keppel and Mr and Mrs Bert Keppel. Attending from out of town were Mrs Geral Palmer of Tamestows No Ys Charles and Tom Lawson of Celeron NY and Mr and Mrs Bert Kernel of Peregrine NY.
An ad for R. Morick at 11719 WN Center St promotes cured leather shoes and full lines from WiL Vougtag Hurd and Walton brands. It guarantees satisfaction with a free replacement if needed and highlights prompt service and reasonable prices. Carl Nelson of Jamestons stops by Mead Ville en route on business.
Jas Franklin 22 and Joseph Hers confessed to an attempted hold up in Oil City on October 1. Judge Andersort in Youngstown imposed 12 years in prison. Bernard identified as the holdup man, tied to a burglary case.
The Harrisburg area reports licenses issued well ahead of schedule for the year. Ten weeks before shipments of auto tugs, authorities note higher license numbers, with a general rise in commercial activities. A numbered tally shows significant early issuance, while the public notices also advertise furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 12 East Preter Street.
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Clark were held with pallbearers listed and relatives named. The service included a mausoleum burial and a later public viewing attended by family and friends.
Notice that Henry the CHAS PLAMES is administrator of the estate of J Abies of Ferry, Erie County PA. Creditors and claimants are urged to present demands and settle accounts promptly as legal duties are initiated.
A fragmentary, misspelled note attributed to Myr Vommit Geek of 100 Herren Ave discusses alleged cures and health improvements. The text mentions pills, age regression claims, and a desire for less pain, ending with a cryptic sale reference and incomplete details.
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