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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
7
A fragmentary report notes rising interest in outdoor hikes among scout groups. It references the Scout Oath and emphasis on duty to God and country, highlighting ideals of fitness and moral character as guiding principles for youth activities and church or community groups.
Scout troops from Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic and Episcopal groups met Monday and Tuesday evenings for hikes, drills, and tests. Troop 1 led by Walter Rhodes, Scout Shoup faked a broken leg to test response. Troop 2 led by Faul Cressey prepared for Memorial Day parade. Troop 4 led by Williams Girelds practiced marching and ritual duties. general turnout was about 40 with plans for Memorial Day activities and fund subscriptions.
An ad for tablets labeled fat heartily without fear from NF Amos & Co promises prompt relief after dinner distress and indigestion. The misspelled copy suggests an instant remedy claim and a money back offer.
Andrew Topler, indicted on conspiracy and embezzlement charges, was brought from Philadelphia to Butler County awaiting trial. He is in the custody of Sheriff Harvey Mockenberry. The case ties to the collapse of the Ideal Squad Cafe and the Citizens Insurance Agency and Mortgage Company, with Hepler connected to management. The sheriff plans to bring Hepler to trial the week of June 12.
George Belknap, a trunk dealer from Jatown, died after a horse driven buggy ran away near Pump House road at Second Street. He was thrown to the pavement, sustaining injuries to his left hand, and died about two hours later at Oil City hospital. His wife Nancy Belknap witnessed the incident.
An old advertisement touts a medicine chest at thirty cents. It promotes Ban Curn Ointment for piles and skin issues, claiming relief for hemorrhoids run sores and related ailments. Mentions brands and retailers with scattered, unclear details and prices.
A man named James Nolan, dressed as a woman, was detained on larceny charges. The incident occurred near 4290 Avi Street on June 23, as police questioned Nolan about a string of thefts and a rain of bullets reportedly fired by accomplice George. Captain Fuller led the investigation, with officers later recovering a pile of clothes and identifying Nolan’s disguise.
The Sparta nburg letter details Memorial sermon in the Methodist church by Rev GW Corey with a focus on the evils of war and Christian duties. It notes decor, attendance, and remarks from local pastors, plus later sermons in the Baptist church and community gatherings with relatives visiting from nearby towns.
Mrs Goodwill's sister and Mrs Miller host a senior class afterglow at their west town home with eighteen guests. A later note mentions Mrs Harvey A. Davis, local visits, and a blend of dinners, contests, and a blue bird motif favor.
The account recounts Mrs. Peterson being overcome by gas from a stove, crawling from bed to reach a pantry door, then collapsing until neighbors found her the next morning. She remains weak from the poison but is about her home today. Also notes Mr and Mrs Howard Whitling of Corry visited Byron Bixby's home.
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