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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
8
Large crowd attends Methodist Church as Rev W W Davis preaches on Heaven from Revelation 21 1 4 describing a divine city free of grief and sin. He contrasts earthly aristocracy with heavenly holiness and notes a Young People Night with various youth groups present.
A home paper excerpt features John Limpling of Carrie Street praising Lithiated Buchu Keller formula as a cure for night awakenings and urinary issues. The ad-style piece touts relief from frequent nocturnal urination and abdominal deposits, urging readers to try the product or write to Thomas Downey's Keller Laboratory in Mechanicsburg.
A farmer angrily confronts a group of boys who trespassed on his land. He points to a posted sign reading Hunting aloud and warns them with a blunt rebuke. The youths claim they can read but insist the weapon is an air gun rather than a real gun.
A man and two accomplices allegedly forced alcohol on three children at gunpoint in Meadville. The family fought back as suspects fled, leaving Delmer unconscious and causing minor injuries to others. neighbors aided until officers arrived. Children, including John and Dishrwer, reportedly survived with the boys expected to recover.
Roberta M, 14, allegedly killed after a sensational attack in her Parker county home. John Francisco, 27, described as employed at the Parker Glass Works, reported the incident occurring in the evening. Police describe the case as a fatal assault and are investigating the circumstances.
A questionable tonic is promoted as a daily cure for back stiffness and swelling. The ad touts a supposed discovery and urges readers to buy the product through a pharmacy network, listing dubious benefits and endorsements.
A public sale on Tuesday March 27 at 10 00 am offers stock and equipment from a Carey herd and farm. Items include heifers calves mules cords wagons harnesses farming tools and assorted implements. Terms include cash under 10 and six months on bankable paper. Clyde Yearl auctioneer Jon Hammond auctioneer Twine Kincaid clerks.
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on April 16, 1923 by Ranselas W. Brown and others for the charter of CORRY HOTEL COMPANY to establish and operate a hotel in Corry Erie County under the 1874 Act and supplements. Solicitor Donald Fuller Smith signs the notice.
A letter to the editor urges the school board to act independently on choosing a junior high school site. The writer cites concerns about bond votes in the Third Ward and advocates a location near existing Washington and Hatch schools to ease student travel in winter.
Women describe relief from long standing ailments using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs Myers of Winston-Salem North Carolina reports improved health and renewed ability to work at home and at her husband’s store. Mrs Hammond of Keene New Hampshire says backache and weaker health disappeared and she regained strength after use.
In Columbus a community church newsletter notes Sunday events for March 26 including Sunday School at 12 noon and Evening Service at 7 PM. Dr Gould announces a subseriery meeting to extend a call to Rev John Tittle of Londialdad as resident pastor and meeting time will be posted on arrival. Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson hosted aSteeplock dinner Saturday.
A faded notice lists several local names and households attending a church dinner and social gathering. It mentions Mr and Mrs Maull Mis Wohdfles Brown and others from Warren Pa Long Dial and Columbus Me, plus Neil Warrior, Tayt Thwdty, and families. The text recalls a community dinner with biblical readings and social time.
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