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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
7
An adjourned town council scene in the north unfolds in a chaotic mock duel inside a tent. A bull animal drinks all offerings, a blindfolded taker correctly identifies the drink, while a narrator ridicules pretensions. The crowd repeats chants about strength and virtue as observers react with sharp commentary.
Two prominent county officials face felonies as warrants issue for forgery and theft amid a wider probe. W. J. Patton, linked to Dr. G. N. VanDon Heng, stands accused of presenting inflated bills to cover city housing costs. Former Sheriff Mop Hammon allegedly collected up to 77000 from the county during office. Rumors persist of seeking another extraordinary term of the supreme court to revisit official findings, amid drowning rumors and political tension.
Washington June 1 The nomination of General Nelson Henry as surveyor of customs for the port of New York to succeed James Clarkson remains unstated in the Senate Finance Committee after more than a month. Supporters Bennett and Parsons plan to press Senator Denew for action, while Denew says the committee awaits word on Henry’s qualifications.
WANTS AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE House and lot near the Post Office at 128 East Pleasant Street. Farm of about 150 acres two miles west of the city with tilled drains and brick home. Also a farm in Eldred township of 8 1/2 acres with good buildings and farm facilities. Inquiries directed to Isaac B. Brown, W. W. Hasbrouck, and Miss Arta W. Smith Corry Pennsylvania. Duplex listings include a 14.8 foot frontage property on East Main Street extending to South Street near Furniture factory. Inquiries to Mrs Hattie Woodard. Also 100 acre farm three miles east of Columbus Pennsylvania known as the D O Smith farm with 16 acres timber and well watered. Bell phone 214.
Found items include a watch a pocketbook and money. Call at the traction office to prove property. G P Northrop information shown.
Real estate opportunities offered by C R Powell include multiple houses and vacant lots for sale at half building cost. Listings feature properties on West Smith Street, Seventh Street, West Main Street, Fifth Ave, First Ave, Second Ave, and a 11 acre farm with good buildings. Contact Powell at his office for details and viewing.
An assortment of sale notices and classified blurbs. Listings include several for sale items such as a high grade used car offered at 8500 in New York City, various milk separating machines, a barn for sale via C. P. Bowman, and buggies and wagons. Also a request for a man to sell mining stock with large commissions. Names include Mia, Frank Keleher, Won tm Hanis Corry, Te Fennec, C. P. Bowman, and M. S career Journal.
For Rent or sell, a nice house and lot at 82 Irving Aheet with modern improvements. Hot and cold water on both floors, lot 80 by 188 feet, new cement wall. Dollie Hows mM, well lighted bave ment and one modern suite with bath in Cohen Block. Inquire at Cohen's Dry Goods store. Also room for rent in Cohen Block. Late H Olds truck garden and house on West Bend Wytrwet, inquire through Dr Olds.
A terse dialogue pits a philosopher and a fool over taking and giving. The fool challenges the idea, while the philosopher hints at balance, using a sling metaphor and a playful misphrasing about Licht and exchange.
Notice announces hearings by the Board of Pardons on June 11 and June 18 in Erie and Harrisburg for parole applications. James Sheldon and Mathew Lewis Levit face terms in Western Penitentiary or Allegheny County Workhouse, with hearings open to interested parties at specified times. Warden signatories are John Frances and Joby Prawens.
Classified notice seeking a position as a house companion for an elderly family. Includes contact for Mrs Quick at 25 Center St Union City Pa. Readable text shows request for a companionship or home care role and single contact detail.
A garbled inquiry asks which structure held the record as the world’s tallest tower, mentioning the Eiffel Tower and other famed builds. It contemplates why the Eiffel Tower was not the only wonder to exceed previous heights, referencing Autry and Lewiler and a wartime context.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item reports a domestic quarrel sparked by a wife reading English guidance for married women to irritate husbands. The wife feigns flirtation, the husband questions behavior, and the scene ends with a tense exchange about nerves and propriety.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a tale of a butcher and sheep market with a muttered quarrel over kidneys and breakfast dishes. The London Saturday Review fragment mentions musical fish and a public home of musical taste, hinting at a serialized piece about art and taste in domestic life.
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