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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
2
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The Stranford Era notes two Pennsylvania bills in the legislature to require execution in state prisons in view of six witnesses a physician and two guards with notices published in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and the county of conviction. The piece criticizes the idea as backward and questions civilization and humane treatment of killers.
The piece attacks Webster Grim as the worst Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for governor, decrying his defeat and urging party unity. It calls for reorganizing the party through a state convention and condemns leadership by the Guffey Hall Howard McHenry faction, urging reform at Allentown and Harrisburg.
Erie reports nine new typhoid cases yesterday bringing totals to 159 with two deaths. City official J W Wright notes no deaths may indicate improvement as he urges boiling water for 15 minutes before use. State health officials may conduct a formal inquiry to protect residents.
A printed notice corrects ticket pricing errors by the Hik's Minstrel Committee. It states the entire balcony and front balcony sections will be sold with specific price adjustments and where advance tickets may be exchanged, including Mayor Alexander's office and local drug stores.
A brief ad notes saving money for all customers at Wood’s shop. Emphasizes buying essentials like bread, crackers, broom and pilin while offering regular customers lower prices and personal service.
Sheriff Moomiy circulated a communication to Pennsylvania sheriffs urging passage of Senator Claries bill to take up the question with local representatives in Harrisburg. Dr. Blakeslee, a longtime Concord Township physician and horticulture enthusiast, died at 96 after a long career and community involvement. He is survived by three daughters and two sons. funeral services were planned at McCray Church with interment in the nearby cemetery.
The stockholders meeting at War Von Wednesday afternoon saw N. Payne of Millsville resign after twenty one years as president. Walter Jennings of New York succeeds him, with J P Fefferson as secretary and W Hi Filler as treasurer. Other officers and directors include L B Dryer, J B Crawford, L Graham, and J B Jefferson. The firm supplies fuel to Warren Corry Jamestown and other cities as Payne shifts focus to Tone Line Gas of Texas.
The Corry Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting in Torenoon at secretary W. Ed. Marah’s office. Attendance was strong, the year’s report showed about $2000 in balance after paying bills and losses, and the directors were reelected: C. Bagley, P. Rogers, J. R. S. Johnson, H. L. Splowman, L. W. Olds, O. 14. Andrews, and F. Babbitt.
George Coonan of Postal Telegraph Co. wired $75 after a telegraph scam posing as J P Moynihan of Black Eine Manufacturing Co. The caller then asked for $76, and Moynihan later claimed the $75 should be left at the postal office.
A Harrisburg report from January proposes grants cities power to remove overhead wires. A bill amends the 1908 act to extend municipal authority over wires in conduits, with cities able to condemn or purchase conduits and set rental terms.
An advertisement touts a remedy named a Vegetable Constipation Cure Beenuns claiming to contain mercury and salts. It alleges to cleanse the bowels, stimulate kidneys, and “forever cure constipation,” marketed as a general tonic sold in Abeeboxes by Thomas Downey JL 227.
A notice states the Men-tho-lo Agency has taken the agency and invites interested parties to contact at the Koo of Mattia 1. Munn Tull blook, iwi for further details.
A notice indicates that a marriage in Scotland is subject to parental consent and the related customs. It notes years of woe and tensions surrounding suitors may affect the union within the required parental approval.
An old health ad promotes Hom-Rold tablets from Dr. J. Leonhardt Co claiming internal cure for piles. The text promises permanent relief and a money back guarantee, with “$1 for 4 days” treatment and a request to write for a booklet from Station B Buffalo.
A fire at Potrero Del Rio threatened the Mexician Walls Petroleum company plant. About 600000 barrels of oil were destroyed and daily output is now estimated at over 160000 barrels. The blaze spilled oil into a nearby river as air and storage capacity were damaged.
Fragmentary report from Pitthbure notes no theft recovery despite inquiries about $1,000 in jewelry from Mrs. Wittiamhaw Jr. The brief mentions efforts to locate the items and the lack of progress on Monday evening.
A notice says The Carpenters will hold a mootleg in Vinton at 7580 P.M. on a Saturday. The event is dedicated to Olive Davorew with Ri 8 listed. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A brief quotation from Maeterlinck notes happiness resides in sharing joy with others. It emphasizes self happiness before spreading goodwill and suggests true contentment comes through generosity.
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