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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
4
A morning transmission failure left Grand Tonight and surroundings without electric service from Erie until the afternoon, curtailing a planned Special Journal edition. News reports were abbreviated, and local activities including hats sale notices, social events, and miscellaneous ads appeared in a reduced form.
The Lallen Aid Society of the Presbyterian will meet Friday afternoon in the Elteh parlors with plans for a program. Modern Dames meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs A C Allen. Branch 5 ILB A. elected officers with Miss Nell Holand in charge of the ceremony. Officers include Miss Jon Lyons president and Mrs Sabina Maris second vice president. Receivers of tributes included Miss Mayme Maloney, Mrs Mary Murray, and Mrs Mayme Maloney. A $10 prize was awarded to Mrs Brank Mile Jer Was and Miss Hol was praised for service. The meeting featured monial treats and social refreshments. Mr and Mrs Rush Miller of Girard City are visiting relatives. a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs S O Hulett of Union City this morning. Previously Miss Anes Kytynd of Corry was mentioned.
John Turner, living on Bust Main Street, fell from a structure owned by the W. & D. 41 Howard company on Bust Main Street. He suffered multiple injuries and was conveyed to the county hospital. The incident occurred this afternoon. details indicate several fractures.
A garbled ledger of late 19th century market items lists firms such as Virginia Chettent, Westinghouse, Willys Overland, and Wright-Martin alongside steel, oil, and copper names. The fragmented text hints at closing prices, company notes, and regional listings, with references to New York, Chicago, and Midwest markets, but specifics are unreadable.
An advertisement touts common witchhaxel and various ingredients as a remedy for sore eyes and inflammatory conditions. It mentions a relieved elderly lady within two days and offers Lavop Hk and other products, with a promotional tone and references to Thomas Downey and local florists, urging orders from the Union.
A garbled OCR passage presents a mother and children discussing morning routines and attending school. The text includes references to meals, outfits, and a local shop or address, with unclear names and places. The fragment lacks a clear event or outcome but hints at daily domestic life.
Wednesday night dance at the Union Club with overalls and gingham aprons. Music from 9:30 to 2:30 promises a jolly good time. Central Garage advertises repairs and overhauls with trusted service. C. B. Wilcox promotes fresh stock sale and notice of upcoming lots.
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