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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
6
The Library Theater presents the three moats show The Candy Girls in a musical comedy with two reels of pictures. Two shows nightly with changes nightly. Admission ten and twenty cents with a Saturday matinee at five and ten cents. August 1 2 and 3.
The article outlines lacrosse as a native Canadian game adopted by French and English settlers, then introduced to the United States. It notes a standard team size of twelve per side and mentions the 1807 Lacrosse Association of Canada and a Canadian Indian team visiting Great Britain, reflecting its rising popularity in British sport.
In a fragmentary exchange, bystander chatter centers on a witty line about a girl nicknamed Sharp. The overheard banter suggests Mary has drawn remarks from peers, with playful jests about a potential kiss if a smoker ceases.
A missing jewelry set linked to Miss Josephine Schulte of Joliet reappears when a cow sent to a Joliet abattoir from a farm eight miles away contained the pieces in its stomach. The discovered items include two brooches a bracelet and a woman's gold watch later returned to the jeweler. The tale traces the jewelry through Turkey and rural districts before ending with the discovery.
W P Nutting of Youngeville visited the city today. Mrs Allison Himrod and son of Erle visit Mrs C H Bagley. Col George A Marthaler of Titheville in town for pony races. Miss Elizabeth Ranney to Chautauqua for a short stay. Mrs J P Hall went to Chautauqua for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Lew Billot of Mayville guests of rele Liven lore. Editor Eugene McLaren of the Warren Mirror a Corry visitor. J P Mixsimer, Erie schools superintendent, among those at the races. Archie Benzinger of New York visiting cousin Mrs Ausnehmer. A C Mead, Erie Railroad fireman injured Monday, left Corrydon pit for Meadville today. Dr Guert Tinker and wife with aunt Mrs Elizabeth Usher, left for Sharon this morning.
Roy Cady visits Warren on business. Harbert Bracken travels to Warren. Prof H C Wilson spends the day with Union City pupil Miss Lillian Roberty of New York visiting relatives. J T Rensler and Walter Ellis in Jamestown on business. Miss Ethelrickson goes to Chautauqua to spend the day. Mr and Mrs G W Sullidgur stay weeks at Chautauqua. William Postlethwait to Spartansburg for business. William Nutting of Youngstown visits city on business. Dr G A Miston goes to Bear Lake on professional business. Miss Immia Galt and Miss Marion Truesdell go to Chautauqua for a short visit. Mrs Archie Darling and Mrs Doll Darling leave for Chautauqua Lake for the day. Ray and Mrs Woodward depart for Corning New York for part of their vacation.
An illustrated tale recounts a South African bushman facing a lion. The man uses cunning to mislead the animal, feigning movement and watching the lion until it loses track, then escapes into the jungle. The lion roars in frustration as the bushman recovers and retreats.
The article discusses carved horn spoons made by Native peoples of southern Alaska and coastal regions, noting their forms, colors, and mythic motifs. It highlights large, hornwork spoons from Rocky Mountain elk horn and goat horn handles, with varied finishes and folklore-inspired designs, reflecting regional artistic traditions.
A partial OCR fragment references a remark about marriage and health, mentioning a woman and a king-like figure. The garbled text implies a joke or proverb style line attributed to an acquaintance, with stray phrases like you drink and hero praise. No clear event, date, or fixed names emerge.
The Warren Times reports Paddy Crawford, telegrapher, was severely injured while attempting to board a moving train and taken to hospital. His family faces financial hardship as medical costs rise. local supporters raise about $200 to cover tread and other expenses during Paddy’s incapacitation, with much help from Sheffield friends.
Tumestown New York laborer Suly Bint Theo dore Coucher fell through a newly laid cement floor at the Fride McGee building on Washington Street. The nine foot fall injured him and he was taken home for medical attention. Several nearby workers escaped injury as the accident halted operations briefly.
In Harelabirg on July 10 the State Highway Commissioner J. M. Bleelew announced plans to issue ninety five thousand auto tags for Pennsylvania next year. The price per tag will be set soon, with delivery by November. Bigelow of the State Medway Committee says Pennsylvania tags will resemble New York styles with slight changes to prevent confusion.
Kodak announces a new town department to supply high grade photographic needs. The offer includes non coating Mini Abd developing papers, AL 40 anti friction developer, fixing powder, flashlight cartridges, printing rubbers, a dark room, and film and photo supplies.
A fragment from London Tit-Bits notes an odd query about discretion. It references Wililo-Paw and Paw-Toklog Gut, hinting at themes of caution and reputational risk in seeking trouble. The text combines enigmatic names with a casual commentary tone.
The Corry Water Supply Co warns water customers to hire reputable plumbers to properly install and adjust plumbing before meters are placed. Do not add lids weights pipes or tires in plumbing. Customers must comply quickly to avoid meter installation delays and penalties. July 25, 1919.
Readers are drawn to a unique subscription deal from the New York World offering one dollar for a period through November 25. The scheme aims to widen circulation during the Vermont campaign era while the Grant candidacy faces scrutiny over a potential third term. Mail subscriptions run daily until November 38 at nine dollars.
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