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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
8
Fragmented ad style copy touts Veanol as a remedy for skin sores promising money back. Mentions trial offer and distribution at drug stores. References brands and companies with dubious claims and unclear sourcing.
Mrs Jacobson widow of Nathan Jacobson died recently. Prominent in city church and charitable work, she lived on Fitch Street and is interred at Jones cemetery on Myron Street. Attended by many locals and out of town relatives from Manhattan Beach Geneva and Corry.
The fragmentary text outlines a Grange meeting program for Corry Grange to be held next Saturday. Items list a roll call, a storytelling piece by Grace Pieres, a world news segment by Drake, national items by A L Hasbrouck, and music by Elizabeth Hammond.
This afternoon at Columbus the burial of Henry Ayling, a former well known resident of Waren town, took place in West Lawn Cemetery. Relatives from Kennedy, N. C., attended after his death at his daughter's home. Ayling leaves a son, Judge Nelson Ayling of Connecticut. Rev Patterson officiated at the grave service. Andrew Stole, 87, Meadville’s oldest prominent resident, died at home in Meadville early today.
The body of John Christy, 50, a wealthy farmer, was found in a coal shaft near the Christy farm eight miles north of Greenville. He died from a close range gunshot to the head and a fatal blow to the brain, with a heavy sledge used to weight the body underwater. A coroners inquest will be held as investigators seek a motive in the apparent murder.
Vintage ad claims Cascarets candy candy Carthartle soft laxative for children to cleanse bowels without causing gripe. Promotes gentle action, ease on stomach, and improved appetite and sleep. Ends with price ten cents a box and warnings to buy at drug stores.
There was strong demand for all property in Forest and Warren counties. A large sale last week involved 1,000 acres with production of eight to ten barrels daily, located five miles from Sheffield near Warren and Forest counties at J. P. Marfy & Co. property. The lease includes 44 wells with small gas production. Consideration was about $35,000.
In Jamestown on a Sunday morning a street shooting near Crescent Street prompted police to search for a firearm. Officers recovered a loaded .482 caliber revolver and a shell gun, seizing evidence as they investigated possible connections to past gunfire. Officers warned foreigners to avoid firearm possession, labeling gun ownership illegal for non-citizens.
Meadvill e January 29 judge J Prather issued a ruling in the Ford automobile prize dispute at Titusville Fair. The court ordered dissolution of the salvage creek valley par association after Mrs Margaret Hayes challenged the award. The case concerned a Ford car offered at the fair and a lucky number drawing.
The text notes Miss Mary Courtiay receiving the Ambehino award. Mrs. Hayes contesting the Phin award with attorney James R. Gahan of Itu Ville appealing to the court and planning to file exceptions within 14 days. A for sale line lists two tool room cabinets and a bookcase at Pleasant Street, with inquiry expected in the week.
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