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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
2
Fragments show publication details for Corry Evening Journal with misread terms on delivery and pricing, plus a brief weather note indicating partly cloudy Wednesday followed by showers and cooler conditions with a variable wind. Names, dates, and further specifics are unreadable in the mangled OCR.
A fragmented Illinois item urges bars to house intoxicated patrons, curb street refuse, and enforce clean-up rules amid chatter on a town ordinance. The piece includes quips on a hot summer forecast from a Pennsylvania seer and light remarks on public behavior and safety.
The notice explains aging slows organs and digestion becomes weak, urging readers to trust Vinol for strengthening stomach and digestion. It mentions supply limits and addresses C. D. Rabbitt & Son of Corry, Pa, as the provider.
An advertisement seeks a farm within five miles of Corry, 100 to 200 acres, with at least half tillable. Contact Wake Morgaridge.
Travel notice for European Passion Play tours urging early arrangements for accommodations and transportation. Advertises conducted tours with tickets booked through W. A. Johns at 153 N Center Street, Litt.
Corry Metal Furniture Co. showed several sample heads in cotton yesterday, including quarter sawn oak, black walnut, and Cheanalan Walnut. The play model attracts attention as potential stock, with plans for a complete operation and matching chiffoniers and dressers to follow.
About 7:30 p.m. an Erie Railroad train No. 77 passed through the city at high speed. Freight trains were not slowing at Carry now, with orders to water at Conclord or Columbus. The engineer saw a green signal at the P and B crossover and depot and opened the throttle. It is believed the engine ran about thirty miles an hour crossing Center Street, raising fear of a possible accident due to unprotected crossings after 7 o clock P.M.
At Lyric Tonight the theater screens a program titled Roosevelt In Friend Pictures from 2:30 pm to 11 pm. The feature shows Teddy in the wilds along with a variety of reels including Amaleup Billiards and The Dreamer, totaling over 9,000 feet of footage. The production cost about 350,000 and involved two men in its creation.
The text notes medicinal compounds commonly use alcohol as a preservative, ranging from 1 to 22 percent in proprietary medicines. It cites Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at 18 percent and observes doctors’ prescriptions often contain 25 to 50 percent alcohol, questioning objections to alcohol in remedies.
John Hammond, a motorman with 17 years on the Erie street railway, was found dead last night in an unscoupled area after reportedly swallowing acid. He left a fractured note to his wife and authorities could not determine a clear cause for the tragedy. He is survived by his wife and one child.
Public notice from Hasbrouck, collector, advising residents of the 3rd ward and nearby areas to contact Hassett's Market at their own location if they must communicate with the garbage collector Jebtor. Prompt attention promised.
A dramatic quotation from Daniel Weather invokes human agency, likening liberty to a volcano that cannot be extinguished. It speaks of a central enduring fire that may be suppressed temporarily by oceans or mountains but will inevitably break out and flame toward heaven.
A fragment notes gamboge or gumresin used by artists, tracing its origin to Cambodja or Cambodia. It describes the tree bearing yellow flowers and the resin known as gamboge entering Europe via eastern merchants toward the late sixteenth century.
The body of Hert I Powers was found Monday in the Allegheny river near Hickory about fifteen miles from where authorities believe he was thrown. An inquest was held at Warren Tuesday morning. A large head bruise and skull fracture suggest foul play. Four Indians Powers previously crossed the river with him and were arrested. their current whereabouts are near Corydon and subject to arrest if needed.
An old Rexall store advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets to treat stomach upset and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets prevent sickness and offer a money back guarantee after reasonable use. The notice notes sizes and prices and identifies C. C. Babbitt & Son Drugists of Corry, Pennsylvania as the seller.
The Tinaville constables reported to Meadville court for quarterly returns and were instructed to list all merchants selling tobacco to youths under 16. They must also report dealers selling or furnishing cannons or explosives to minors and guns and toy pistols to underage buyers.
Advertised letters for the week ending May 11 1910 include Mrs Kate Crosby Mrs Julia Guise Louise Knapp and J B Sawyer. R F D addresses and route numbers appear. callers are asked to say advertised when inquiring.
A disputed stalemate between Erie Railroad and its conductors and trainmen centers on a potential strike. Union leaders demand wage parity with rivals and refuse mediation, while Erie cites recent raises elsewhere and urges negotiated settlement. A vote on union action could lead to arbitration if deadlock persists.
Corry Pa. mayor announces a citywide cleanup day to observe May 12 49. The plan calls for oily men to lint every property and collect debris from curbs, urging residents to tidy yards and remove rubbish around premises. May 5 1910.
Do yourself a favor when needing clothing review the International Tailoring Go line and prices for suits made to measure. Extra bargains in our fall and winter sale as A. F. Mewuenger & Son Golo agents for Corey twit processo.
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