This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
2
Jan 26 DuBois report of a fatal mine accident at Briton shaft where Jose Cook, son of Wilinn Cook, was crushed by a moving engine after tripping near the rain headlight. He died at home after hospital care could not admit him.
State Senator Wilbert, a prominent Ableghany figure and long serving lawmaker, dies after a prolonged illness. tributes pour in from colleagues and constituents as the community mourns the loss of a veteran senator and public servant.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a guaranteed quick cure for gripes and severe colds. It claims doses taken every two hours eventually end all symptoms from headache to nasal discharge and fever without quinine, based on three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost.
The jury found Hoffman guilty in a criminal case against Lowry Hart, delivering a verdict after fourteen hours of deliberation. Proceedings halted overnight as jurors adjourned to the court floor for a break and resumed the next morning. Hoffman faces sentencing later.
At Quarter Sessions in Meadville on opening day a church property in Spartanshire barn lot is advertised for sheriff sale. The Presbyterian church, built years ago, is dilapidated with declining membership and no regular pastor. Tax due of 1.50 is listed against the property. sale may lead to removing the church and replacing with a business block.
Meadville January 21 the jury in the Samuel J Gibson case presented a verdict for the plaintiff with damages totaling 500 dollars for injuries sustained by a train at the Pine Street crossing. The case involves the Brierall road company and questions of watchman duties.
Corry residents will learn of Captain Smith's departure from the Salvation Army of Corry tomorrow night. Colonel Holt the Provincial Commander has arranged the change. In Corry, Captain Smith will travel to Philadelphia for rest before taking up a new assignment at a larger field.
The ORRINE treatment claims to destroy all desire for whiskey beer or alcohol. It promises restoration of sociability and usefulness and can be given secretly. Costs $100 if no results, with a money back refund after trial. Addressed to North Center Street, Gorey Va.
A compiled list of church schedules and events. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran and First Presbyterian outline Sunday morning and evening services. Episcopal and Methodist churches list prayer meetings and Sunday School sessions. Baptist, Brethren, Christian Science, and Salvation Army note services, prayer meetings, and upcoming farewell events with pastors and leaders.
Fragments describe a one day cure using a laxative product with priced packaging and a druggist outlet. Mentions W. Groves and an outlet box likely for sale or advertisement. Page context suggests a 19th or early 20th century classified style.
David Beluscoting stages The Hastest Way at the Library Theatre on February for a presented performance. The article notes Belasco's mirror motif and the play's social critique while praising the production and cast amid New York theater circles.
Erie pursues a Central League berth with about $10 000 needed to secure the team. By afternoon 150 season tickets had been sold and orders continued as investors back Erie in the drive led by local magnates in Zanesville and Roth.
A deal closes to form a new ice cream company to be named Tak Shore Toy Orem and Col Storage Computiy Yus. Incorporators include Ty W. Mathias Brewsting Frank J Randall Russell Pa and others. A charter has been filed with the State Department. The plant will feature milk and cream preparation and a cold storage unit in Erie with daily delivery by 2:30 pm. Mr Mathias, formerly with Bracken Brow, is noted in Corry.
In stock items include Split Steel Pulleys Mangers Holti shafting couplings cement plaster structural steel rainforeing steel wheelbarrows fleeting limps wire sachets buses pape hutte gas engines concrete mixers and more.
An excerpt from an old advertisement touts Copeland's Royal Rheumatic Liniment used by the Little Lame Man for aches pains and swellings. The copy lists prices and a free sample offer from Royal Rheumatic Liniment Co at 171-178 State Street Brly Pa.
The notice explains different beef grades and urges customers to compare native and western beef quality at the market. It adds that fresh fish is in stock daily.
An old style medicine ad promotes Cascarets as a nightly, gentle laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims to relieve indigestion foul gas yellow skin headaches and fear of illness by morning with a box taken before sleep and continued use to regulate digestion for adults and children.
An uneven ad style item touts varied offerings for all ages and tastes through the Indies program. It promises entertainment for men women and children with a feature at Yellow Stone Park and a family-friendly event at the AduaeU tonight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.