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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
6
A night program from King Stock Up presents The Greatest Comedy of the Age repeated by lost Tamer Night and A Right for a Million. This play is performed by Mr King’s own favorite company from Ol City.
Corry and Union City residents are listed in a tally of recent visitors and short trips. Names include Dr Sarah Oneland of Union City in Corry, Mrs C HR Heath, Jacob Prinz and wife, Miss Luda Slater returning to Cleveland, and Miss Marty Balam with Lawrence. Also noted are trips to Brig, Saint Bay, and New York by various locals, plus several hospital and business mentions.
A fragmented historical note describes a Black islander in Banjoemas Java in the early 1800s adapting a cheese box and goatskin with violin strings to craft a banjo. It traces rough early improvements, a crossing of the Atlantic around the mid nineteenth century, and the instrument gaining popularity despite initial unpopularity.
A pirate tale recalls a strange Bed beuar sighting a distant steamer off Borne. The pursuing crew expected fire but watched the Bed beuar advance against the wind and open gunfire. Locals note a clash framed as a moral play with imperial overtones.
The fragment shows a local business figure recalling Tye with a missed ambition. He notes wealth as a motive and references a yacht and magic tricks. The garbled text hints at a restless desire for recognition and a chosen path that never came to pass. The piece ends with a city note about Kannan City Jane sl.
A vintage ad explains washing clothes with Fels-Naptha in cold water to save effort and keep fabrics clean. It urges following wrapper directions and claims benefits for children’s clothing and painted walls, promoting ease over boiling and hard rubbing.
An Englishwoman on the Riviera attempted to board a moving train but found the door locked. A passerby on the footboard helped her to the next station, then vanished without leaving an address. The artifact mentions horns, ancient military trumpets, and ivory or silver inlay as related curios.
The article notes the hunting horn appeared in Europe earlier than the 13th century and references the introduction period of the instrument, though exact dating remains uncertain.
A special meeting of the Columbus Cemetery Association will be held at Grange Hall on Saturday July 6 at 3 p.m. The agenda includes amending by laws to change the annual meeting date and other business as may come before the group. Charles B. Brown president Amma Dutton secretary.
Reports from Oyster Bay describe a conservative Democrat driven initiative to nominate Colonel Roosevelt at a Chicago convention in August. Key figures include Frank A Mundy Senator Toy aridke Comptroller Promersiall and others who plan to seek cross party backing to unite the five parties against the regular ticket.
A charter was prepared for the Woodrat Trial company of Joliet with a capital of 260000 by interests connected with First National Bank of Joliet. The plan proposes a farm credit bank to open in Joliet modeled on French operations, offering loans secured by collateral and handled by a new company under state supervision. George Woodratt leads the venture with his brother after three years studying South American banks, with Myron T. Herrick in France as a representative on a similar mission.
The Appellate Division rules bedbug presence can justify breaking a lease. Henry Ehrlich of the Stock Exchange faced seven months in jail and a $700 rent dispute with Mrs. Ehrlich after tenants moved out November 10 refusing to pay rent. Morgenthau argued rent owed. jury ruled for Ehrlich.
A chaotic report from Niagara River area describes ongoing recovery efforts after a deadly incident at H Sle Park. Sheriff’s office probes and new names surface as authorities list victims, many found far from the park dock amid strong currents and reef-backed waters.
Fragmented text shows a dispute between Caudle and You with phrases about choosing a way to eat and a moment when you would ar om with us. Specific names or clear events are not established.
A 1849 account recalls the drowning of three young women Luginda Phelpa Harriet Strong and Winabeth Rah near Gravel Run after a horse and buggy toppled into a creek during heavy rains. The piece praises the community response and notes memorials and local sentiments in Meadville.
An advertisement promotes Ferrozone as a remedy to fatigue and thinness in girls. It claims the product builds strength by improving appetite digestion and nourishment of blood brain and nerves. It features a claim that Ferrozone restores energy and growth, urging readers to buy from dealers and Thomas Downy.
Notice states 1912 city taxes are due at City Treasurer office in the City Building. A 1 percent abatement applies by law, 3 percent penalty accrues after September, and 1 percent monthly after. Treasurer’s office will be open evenings 7 to 8:30 from now until July 1 to aid those unable to attend daytime hours.
A curious old note extols a soap named Task Soap as a remedy for dull silverware with black tarnish and dirt in intricate patterns. It claims ordinary soaps fail and promises a perfect cleaning agent that will remove residues left by cheap soaps.
Local supplier advertises a range of budding plants suitable for summer and fall use. Offers hanging baskets and plant varieties tailored to customer satisfaction.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Corry Floral Co entry with unclear middle text and possible contact details, location Bolphone 224 L. The readable parts indicate a business notice or registration line needing clarification.
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