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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
6
Notice of remaining stock of wallpaper borders offered for sale to clear space for other goods. Prompts readers to visit and inspect sample hooks and materials to brighten rooms.
Personal mentions include Gotu Maker Esq and Erle, George Ging of Buffalo visiting relatives, and Clara Pugkymt from Tanjetown. Notes cover bacon sale at Wilcos Market, Spartanabury Sentinel references, Corry visitors, and upcoming Corry Haunt of Trade meeting. Also listed are hospital plans for a nurse student and Mr William Thorp’s retirement home visit, plus various trips to Philadelphia and Pittsburg for meetings and visits.
Out of town attendees include Mrs Hall California Mrs Wilson Clarion Mrs Walter Franklin and Mrs Greenland Warren plus Mr and Mrs Frad White Durgeville and Jim Hall from Ausalia N Y who attended a funeral. Friends of Mrs Will Hine plan to visit EAL by late May. A MONON note mentions Mattie Walton and a Toledo firm Cheney Co with a claim related to catarrh cure.
Fragmented notice mentions HKG WRED WWALDER Wanamaker representative with items. References suits, overcoats, and a sales pitch. Local theater note points to a play at NAST'S South Center Street with a dramatic line about a choking vine and wind.
Ad from The Chainteal Co Rochester NY promotes Exo ointment claiming to relieve sore tired feet with a refreshing soothing formula. A large jar is offered for 25 cents and is touted as the finest remedy for rough skin, chafing, burns, and related conditions.
A garbled OCR passage presents a prison scene with a judge and prisoner dialogue. The text hints at a twenty year hard labor sentence and asks about possible leniency. Scattered words imply a setting with overtime, pay, and a dramatic sea or fever motif. The legibility is limited, but the core elements are a courtroom exchange and a displaced timeline reference.
A brief note explains a small aid limit set at five dollars for helping a friend in need. It specifies that the limit applies consistently to such good deeds. The text emphasizes prudent giving and shared community support.
Collins May 4 notes a funeral and Sunday service with fine music before a large turnout. The service honored Mey. White and Thyeaday were mentioned with flowers and pallbearers including Dr MH Chitelle and Jodo Wer Kins. Miss Hickiey and Mrs. Shelden sang several selections.
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