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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary report recalls John D Rockefeller announcing plans for the Rockefeller Foundation last week. The text mentions Standard Oil stock values and Andrew Carnegie discovering five million dollars in an old vest, with commentary on wealth and money.
The U S Brake Shoe Company announced that H Buten, pattern maker from Walton New York, will travel to the plant to replace patterns damaged in a recent fire. He will work at the Ajax Company's pattern shop and tool shop in this city.
Last night’s Corry Hospital stockholders meeting failed to obtain a majority representation and was postponed to the seventy fourth of the month. A meeting of the dirtytown group was held, reports were received and will be considered, with notices to be issued for publication soon.
The Dawson Brothers relocate from Center Street to their own remodeled building on First Avenue. An eight horsepower Ajax gas engine powers a two ton Warsaw elevator installed for operations. Separate rooms will house coffee tea tobacco and canned goods with stock to be arranged. The business offices are on the second floor. Center Street rooms will be used by Murray Lyons grocers and Babbitt & Son.
The Corry Business Men's Exchange met last night with secretary Crown reading inquiries about manufacturing sites. Two new members were added, by law amendments discussed, and nominations made for president with C Warran DeRosay, C L Alexander, and Alex Mefnnes Sr named for offices. Subscriptions for the site at the Titanite plant were reported paid.
Letters from settlers who left March 1 reach New Stay mor in West county 27 miles west of Sterling. They report securing quarter sections of land near a square mile, building a well and erecting dwellings, close to the railroad. The mood is hopeful as they settle on their plots and begin homesteading duties.
Postmaster Hemstead of Meadville announces he will not seek reappointment after twelve years as postmaster of Neadville. He plans to retire to join his family for extended rest and will pursue newspaper work. Possible successors include Mr Dickson, a Bates associate, and A W McCoy, former Morning Star editor.
A distorted ad claims doctors dislike advertised remedies yet praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for numerous cures. It touts a Wall Paper Line distributor and urges buying cheaper from Sheely's in W Main St, promoting sample books over other houses.
Notice from B. Vs Muckresa states the harness shop relocates from Columbus to 101 B Maid Street Corry and will serve old and new customers with repair and specialty work starting March 1, 1910.
Advert says painting and decorating services with suggestions and plan. features an elegant line of wallpaper and contact Lynn Knupp at Bell phone 64-8. Includes garbled lines about jaw, yawns, and biting not relevant to service.
An OCR fragment lists a St Patrick’s Supper at a rest room venue on Saturday evening with a menu including cream potato onion cabbage salad bread and butter pickled cabbage and gofkes. The text repeats unclear items and dates, reflecting imperfect transcription.
Tickets to the Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Western Canada Mexico and Southwestern states on sale daily until April TH at reduced fares. Consult nearest ticket agents or Behangin OTA Williamsaport Pa for details.
The notice urges residents to place orders for tres, vision or shrubbery for spring printing with J. A. Conner within the coming week. Call at 2 South Street or telephone for details.
Beaverdam residents report relocations near Goion Ly Clark place and Melvin Hitcheosk’s farm. Ms Grace Bolla visited Zylpha Rust near Corry. Frank Tarbel moves to his mother’s farm. Mrs Pennk Tuid recuperating after a successful operation. A. Whitney and family noted in local entries.
An old advertisement touts a supposed kidney remedy and back ache cure. It alleges rapid relief from urinary issues and rheumatism, claiming a worldwide, safe treatment from Pape’s Dissectio-aty cent, with endorsements and cautious warnings about medical advice.
Fresh caught sea trout and crested codfish are advertised with bone free meat and white fish varieties. The listing promotes oysters for Friday service and mentions American Seal Shipper priced at 14 cents a pint, with two quarts offered.
The Ajax Company ships in carload lots nearly daily. A morning carload of pumping engines was sent to Parkersburg West Virginia while another load headed for Coalinga California tomorrow. Heavy orders have the plant over capacity with workers putting in thirteen hours daily.
An advertisement claims a daily cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with rapid results. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease disappears immediately. The first dose is said to be highly beneficial, priced at 75 cents and $1, available through a general drug company.
Milton Andrews of Langton faced Alderman Scheer for horse stealing. He was bound over to the next Quarter Sessions term with $1,000 bail after a preliminary hearing. Andrews entered a plea of not guilty and was committed to jail pending trial.
A historic advertisement from Corry Pennsylvania promotes Barlow Binder Twine in 10ths bale units priced to attract immediate orders. The notice emphasizes prepayment, early spring delivery, and a price that may be withdrawn soon, urging buyers to act now. The store also advertises a full line of horse goods and burners at guaranteed quality and right prices.
Fifty members of the AAlathlans surprised Mea MB Webb at her Franklin Street home yesterday afternoon. The Society enjoyed a pleasant time and presented her with sterling silver forks as a token of esteem. After refreshments the group departed, expressing regret that Mrs Webb is now one ex president.
Fragmentary text appears to list scattered names and terms such as WALDING KINKAN VIN Widlokite and Toteda along with references to testimonials and a lead. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or clear individuals, places, or dates.
Local notes report Lucinda Akins injuring her left wrist but recovering with Dr Maitland’s care. Clyile Akins visited relatives, and Mrs Darrow returned home from Corry. A Progressive party drew a crowd at Deako’s with a final luncheon. March 13 visitors Bruce St Clair and Mrs HanCox. Letha Stowell visited Caroline Hyde. repairs on Culver’s boiler near sugar season. Wm Clark moved to Ed Hammond Farm. Ed Smith resettled on Alonzo Stowall farm. John Harris to Lewis Pierce farm.
Tum is now located with Mrs Ida Randolph at 200 N Center where he will do dress making and tailor work. Jog, after long study of the art, left the city some time ago but believes he can please you if you give him a trial.
Commencing Sunday ladies and genteel patrons will receive first class shoe shines at the St James hotel. Elegant service promises genteel treatment and careful polishing for all footwear.
The Kapele Band, led by Dr L M Christie, offered a program of high quality at Livrary Chantor lunt ave ping war. soprano Mrs Walter Schlefehar of Erle debuted, delivering two classic numbers and receiving encores, though patronage was limited by competing events.
Patent claim offers Pazo Intmunt to cure piles including itching bleeding and protruding types in six to fourteen days or a full refund. Treats Stoking and Bleeding wording indicates medical remedy and money back guarantee. Retail note mentions price of 50 cents.
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