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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
6
Fourth of July sale notes numerous fabric specials including veils and batistes in diverse patterns at various cents, ginghams, organies, sport cloths, and wash goods in wide ranges. Panama hats, silk stockings, Kayser silk hosiery and gloves offered at set prices, alongside millinery and coats, suits, and tub skirts with discounted pricing.
Classified ad items include rooms for rent on city line and near East Colum bus avenue, sale offers for a Milwaukee concrete mixer and wheel barrows, Corry Pa address for inquiries, multiple car sale listings for Chalmers and Oakland models with overhauls, upright piano bargains, and a request for used plan o plans. Also notes about wanted items such as feather dusters and a delivery job in Philadelphia with a local address.
A fragmented local notice recounts a large gathering at a home on Sunday morning with many attendees named from families including the Broome, Danniion, Swanson, Malloy, and others. The report mentions a memorial or funeral service, a wreath, and visits by several relatives and friends across multiple households.
Bids invited for the erection of a library building in Cory City Phang district with a 80 by 140 foot plan. The board will furnish windows doors and intensity information. sealed bids due at noon on the sixth day, opened by the Board of Education. Signed D. Wow secretary.
Notice to heirs and creditors concerning the estate referenced. Executor Charlee A. Myers, Corry, requests all claimants to present their proofs promptly under the court’s order dated June 29 1917. Proceedings call for diligent adherence and timely proof submission.
A railroad motor car collision near Bradford Hospital in Pennsylvania killed four people including Miss Mattaret Wins, 18, and two schoolchildren ages 12 and 9. William Winsor, husband and driver, and daughter Gladys were among the injured as the wrecked vehicle and bodies were scattered north of Bradford. Raul Winsor, recently arrived on vacation, was among the dead.
In Wittsburg and nearby areas residents recalled a recent incident involving a courthouse or clinic where a fire alarm prompted evacuations. A fire department response, blankets, and chairs were used as precaution. No injuries reported. investigators moved patients to a safer location away from the site for fear of explosions.
A fragmented health note promotes consuming hot water with a teaspoon of mineral phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the bowels and purify the body. It claims indigestible matter feeds bacteria and toxins enter the blood, advocating internal sanitation for various ailments and overall wellness.
Notice from the Council of the City of Gorry invites blank proposals and requirements for repainting the City Building. Plans available at the City Engineer’s office. Proposals due at unspecified date. Superintendent of Parks and Public Property Frank Laut holds the specs.
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.