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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
8
Meadville and Huntington propels Brownell Shoe Co to a chain of 18 stores with annual sales exceeding seven million dollars. The Henty Shoe Co at Huntington joins the Meadville firm, with an Erie store planned to open by September. The deal expands Brownell’s reach across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
A lineman for Mutual Telephone Company, Martin Marthers of Watertown, was badly shocked and burned after becoming tangled in low power lines near Ninth and Chestnut Streets. Onlookers heard a crack and saw a fallen wire like a small flare, prompting passersby to rush him to the hospital for treatment. Doctors warned of serious injuries though he was conscious.
A dialogue shows a distressed speaker declaring intent to kill herself while seeking consolation from her mother. The conversation veers to shoe repairs, mentioning a repairer P. Morrica at 11774 N. Gontor Bb, with advice that better men exist and promises of quality work.
Ridgway July 4 Mr and Mrs Morarty alledgedly traveled through western Pennsylvania and were captured at Brockowaygill as prisoners in the county jail. They face charges of stealing a diamond and three liberty bows from William Edwards of this city. Bonds not yet returned to the rightful owner. Authorities expect a hearing soon for Mr and Mrs Morarty, said to reside in Olbair.
City of Corry Ia invites sealed proposals for furnishing and installing a heating system for the Municipal and Water Department Building. Bidders must submit a bid with a certified or cash deposit and include drawing details. Plans and specifications are available at the City Engineer office and Mount & Son Architects. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Pennsylvania volunteers at the Mall of the States in New York assist hundreds of wounded former soldiers arriving from army hospitals. Daughters of Pennsylvania organize hospitality centers, distribute home papers and flowers, and coordinate with War Camp Community Service to reach injured men. Community leaders and volunteers, many from Philadelphia and surrounding towns, press for state funding to cover clerical and supportive work.
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