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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
6
Ranken and Shaw present a roaring musical comedy with special scenery wardrobes and electrical effects featuring Ponty of pretty girls funny comedians and cubby music with 12 musical numbers. Best flying and dancing show on the road with matin es Saturday at 2 30 and prices 5 10 and 6c. Plus 2000 ft of moving pictures.
A pocket diary of names and movements shows J Mitchell of Erie on business in town, Alice Ward visiting Jamestown, and multiple residents traveling to Erie Clymur Warren Irvine Brockport and Chautauqua for short stays. Others visit relatives in Warren Jamestown and Cleveland while attending funerals and summer visits.
The excerpt discusses fixity of purpose and how clearly discerned aims steer effort. It cites Bulwer-Lytton on how aligned habit strengthens genius and how success comes from deliberate focus shaping one’s powers.
A globe trotter notes Benaras as a sacred city with about 2,000 temples and 800,000 idols in narrow streets. Hindu belief calls it the gate of paradise, while a New York Tribune item mentions a unique coal mine near Nagasaki with extensive undersea operations and vast shafts.
A fragment discusses Irish families and origins noting some groups like Planketts Denmark, Burkes Dillons and Humseys Anglo Norman, while Affichellgate Engish London Spectator is mentioned in a critical context.
In this late edition fragment Mrs Doyle responds to a question about a quarrel, while Mrs Hoyle challenges the topic. The clipped text hints at a local exchange or interview in New York newsprint with indiscernible letters and typos.
A European medical trend favors plant based remedies over standard pharmacology. The piece cites a German school of physicians embracing natural methods and lists ingredients from Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Personal testimonials praise recovery from long illness after using root extracts and tonics.
An old catalog style ad promotes men’s oxfords in black tan and patent leather with button and lace styles priced at $2.50 or $2.98, plus Crossett and Howard & Foster options at $4 and rubber-soled slippers and elk skin shoes also advertised with several price points and guaranteed quality from Beacon Shoes.
A historical church notices page lists services for Columbus M. E. Circuit, Hirst Baptist Church, First Presbyterian, and Methodist Episcopal Church. It includes times for worship, Sunday school, evening services, and special meetings with topics such as The Apostles and Inhabitants of the Kingdom of God and The Bitten Commandment. Also notes Cottage Prayer Meetings, Men’s and Brotherhood events, and guest speaker Mrs. Hopkins from Maxet Eurat Pay.
Church notices list Rev Jon Macintyre at United Brethren Church with services at 10 a m Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m evening service 7 30 p m. St Paul Evangelist Lutheran Church led by Rev William Hall with Sunday school 10 a m service 11 45 a m evangelistic service 7 p m. Garistan Balence welcomes weekly meetings 11 a m and 7 30 p m at Payne block. Episcopal Church Center Street with Rev 60 H Sharpley rector holds Holy Communion 8 30 a m and Sunday School at 9 40 a m with orchestra. Also notices about hot weather and a laundry soap advertisement noting Kang Tao washing soap benefits and a humorous misprint about hand care.
A short, proverb style reflection contrasts Luck waiting for news with Labor rising at six to build competence. It emphasizes that Luck rests on chance while Labor relies on character and steady effort. Remark attributed to Richard Cobderig.
A fragment reflecting on how each person’s character and abilities are judged by others, shaping social fate. The quote suggests people are continually weighed by peers, connecting individual worth to communal perception in life.
Sale notice offers Lea cream parlors soda fountain and tobacco shop units in Radiator Building Sore Park. Addressed inquiries to A Appa Sr office 1 8. Details within 30 days listed by Tor formation Guo.
Meadville July 1 The Mandville Messenger reports the Erie railroad purchased a large tract between Heliefly and Jamestown to secure a right of way for a proposed double track. Some parcels are valuable while others are not, with farmers and foreigners eyed for future sale as land prices adjust with the change in ROW and expansion plans.
A locomotive struck an automobile near the switch at Struthers station, throwing the engineer from the machine. He escaped with minor injuries while the engine and wheels suffered damage. The incident caused the Camago area to expand and the owner remained cautious about repairs.
Charlotte Laura Eldred, daughter of Geo F and Laura Eldred, born June 10 1846 in Spring Creek Township, married May 4 1869 to George Russell Stearné of Maine. She leaves a feeble husband, one brother, four children including Clayton Eldred and George Farrow, two daughters who died in infancy, and many relatives. She died July 2 1814 at the old homestead, after a long life of charity.
A Sunday dinner presentation features tomato beet with brown gravy, roasted potatoes with peat lettuce and greens, alongside salmon and berries. The plated menu includes lemon custard and maple tea, with a festive tone for a family gathering.
A locally costly production titled The Bells of Paradise is set for Monday night in Corry. The hand painted grand feature promises unmatched scenery and costumes, with admission at 10 cents for adults and children.
A. Welsh junk dealer located at 160 Delaware near W. Wayne offers office hours 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Additional hours available by appointment.
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