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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
3
A column recalls events from twenty years prior including Boo vloc l use evening Jimony Cowley basement Brush block factory rowdy belt incident. Reports mention government building funding stalled and a golden wedding anniversary celebration at the Jones home. Union Gospel meetings and a grand concert planned at the Presbyterian church.
A group formed to organize a Tennis Association, electing Harald Shannon as temporary chair with nominees for committees to recruit grounds and organize events. Key figures include Jay, Me Shannon, and Warren DeRoyay offering support. a meeting set for planning at Linus.
Arrangements are set for the Associated Sunday Schools picnic at Brokenstraw Park on July 1 with round trip streetcar service from the depot to the United Brethren church. Families are urged to bring an oven luncheon and tea will be provided by the concession committee. coffee is not supplied. A sports program is planned with prizes and games coordinated by the Community Service committee. For sale items include a separator and horses, with various household goods offered by B. W. Stennett & Son.
Erie reports restocking of unitoxin stations statewide amid legislation restricting dangerous fireworks sales. Tetanus antitoxin available at Miller Strong Drug Co. and others in Erie Crawford Waren counties with locations listed. Community event at J L Spiesman home celebrated Paul and Theresa Spiesman birthdays with music dancing and cake.
Government agents and local police raided Johnsonburg and the foreign quarter finding 88 barrels and five kegs of liquor, five stills, and multiple firearms. Fourteen arrests were made for firearm possession and one for concealed weapon. The seized liquor stored locally valued around twenty thousand dollars.
Erie officials urge added space at the courthouse to meet needs. Judges and county leaders support constructing a new wing as an immediate remedy while reaffirming funds should not be diverted from court use to road projects.
The article notes a radical change in American corporate control as large trusts spread ownership to over 200 000 stockholders with small average holdings, reshaping governance. It cites the American Telegraph and Telegraph Company and others like the Pennsylvania Railroad and United States Steel, arguing that widespread small holdings promote more democratic business practices and public service over ruthless profiteering.
Fragmented essay-like text critiques gambling, Monaco's Prince, and prohibitionist views. Mentions Prince Albert and Monte Carlo, Japan treaty references, labor unions, and the idea of reform through law rather than vice. Includes remarks on miscarriages of justice and judiciary implications.
Proposals will be received by Spring Creek Township District for furnishing materials labor and erection of a district grade school at Cobb Corners Warren County Pennsylvania. Bids must be sealed marked Sealed Proposal and addressed to R D McKelvey and placed in the sealed envelope with bidder’s name and address. Plans and specifications available at the Spring Creek Township secretary and the local contractor’s office.
A chaotic OCR collage of quotes and snippets covers beer in Egypt, marriages, travels, memory loss, a 100 year old separator Cole, and varied reflections on society. It includes James Beatty and references to Holland, Greece, and a broad mix of personal anecdotes and aphorisms. The piece reads like stray lines from a vintage column.
Government agents in Girard seized mash and liquor during a Friday raid. The operation involved sheriff deputies and Prohibition chief Murry Gosser, with moonshine sample notebooks and equipment recovered as evidence. The scene included monitoring and destruction of illicit gear and a warning to the town about future enforcement.
The funeral for Mrs Mildred Thomp Heon was held at her father Aveheon Thompson Main Street at 2 30 PM this afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev Troy and We Baptist Chel. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Attending relatives and friends included Sir Kenneth Valeht John Kings Tinos and others. Out of town mourners included Mrs J Te Hyney of Cleveland and Mrs Teury Wein sister of the deceased.
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