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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
6
A Sheffield house fire destroyed the Work home. Mrs. Work, waking to smoke, carried five children from the upper floor and aided others to safety despite severe burns to her feet and arms. Mr. Work and a brother escaped as flames trapped occupants. Ruth, a twelve year old invalid, and another child faced dire risk during the blaze.
Ruth was rescued and brought to safety after a perilous incident. Three adults joined forces to secure a stretcher and crutches so Ruth could attend Sunday school, though they faced destruction in the flames.
Miss Goettel, head of the German Department at Westfield High School, failed to salute the flag during a display causing sharp comment and leading to her resignation effective at end of the current school year. The June 23 report notes the school assembled for Flag Day united in pledge to the nation.
June records week of social visits farm sales and church events in Concord and nearby towns. Residents attended family gatherings hosted by the Bluresiee Crowell and Cordner families while others traveled to Woodstown New Jersey and New York City. Local clubs held meetings, a Quarterly amesting is planned at Ridge church, and Dr. McDonald will preach with Children's Day exercises scheduled for Sunday.
Kane June 22 The eastbound track of the line at Kouting where a landslide occurred about a week ago is still blocked for about 190 yards. Rain hindered repairs delaying reopening. provision of one main track a temporary sidetrack and a switch maintains freight movement with no major delays.
Thomas Downey and N J Ares Co advertise Thompson's Barosme as a guaranteed remedy for kidney troubles. The notice claims many locals suffer kidney-related ailments, promises health improvement within days, and offers a dollar bottle that contains more than the fifty-cent size with a money-back guarantee if not cured.
Bar Harbor June 22 Mrs Ma dbinin Fores Astor widow of Col John Jacob Astor marries William Dick of Brooklyn after surrendering rights to millions from her former husband. Mrs Dick keeps the ante nuptial settlement value.
Judge Walling trails Palmér in the county primary with Palmér at 281 71 votes and Walling at 181878 votes. About three hundred scatter votes added. Total non Republican voters counted at 438049. Both candidates advance to the final decision.
Final official returns from the non partisan primary for the Supreme Court Judgeship show the lead for the incumbent judge. The dispatch notes the preliminary outcome and the final tally confirming the judge's position in the race.
A jumble of product prices appears in a small town grocery ad including peanuts at 425 per unit, peanut butter 450 for 2 pounds, sardines in oil 46 per can or 7 for 250, Libbys Pepper Sauce at 100 size, Joys washed pickles 200 jars for cash only.
Shoppers note pretty striped effects and plain Silks with beautiful colors. Odd shapes and elaborate handles attract buyers. Items priced from 1.50 dollars to 4.00 dollars.
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