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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
3
Readable parts mention a local event with names and places but details are incomplete and uncertain. The text references a Kin unit, Tow ap iter, and Lag context, suggesting a small-town notice or brief item with involved individuals and dates missing.
Concord May 1 Me: Harlay Hammond traveled from Fallon Nevada after two years. Mr Ole Blakedlee held milator. May events include a necktie social at Mr C F Methays Stewarts and a dairy event with attendees and gifts. Families relocate to Perry Watertoed Lovell Station and Os Towur. One resident died Saturday. funeral by Rev Garnett Monday. Surviving relatives listed. several moves and house changes noted. Also job ad: Wanted a young man sixteen or more to clerk for Board of Commerce.
Assorted shirts on sale while they last. Ladies wear and waists up to 36. Prices reported near 98 cents for bath towels and under $2 for select shirts. Aimed at bargain shoppers seeking limited stock and special pricing.
An old health ad promotes a morning flush with hot water and lime stone phosphate to cleanse the alimentary canal and improve skin. It claims elimination of waste, clearer breath, and better appearance for those who drink the solution daily.
A Erie County family learned of the death of Miss Anna Gorbhido Keel in Peking China from erysipelas. Born August 9 1884 she was educated in advanced modern languages and university work and had been in China for three years under the Board of Mission with the Presbyterian church pursuing educational work and study of Chinese.
A gale ripped through May 11, blowing down more than half of a blacksmiths block near the Pennsylvania Depot. The structure stood within ten feet of the water and toppled into Ghantauque Lake, with rock and debris carried away by the surge.
The text appears as garbled OCR about a Pittsburgh area factory or company facing major rebuilds. It references dates, places like Pittsburgh, and mentions ownership or labor terms. Specific people and events are unclear, with many obscurities and broken phrases.
At 2 A M Edward Glaas reported a blaze in Mayville affecting five boats and a livery stable near the railroad yard. The front hotel and adjoining structures burned quickly as a fierce wind drove flames. Firemen saved McConnell's home and the hotel portion but the damage is pegged at 400 dollars per flat, with insurance covering losses. Barton plans to rebuild soon.
An advertisement touts Spring is Here with Balksran Blood Tow as Webly recommended. It promotes a 600 for a $1 package and urges readers to try the 0 package, citing Frances Slaltery as sole agent reachable by Bell phone 292-W.
Corry Ice Company details pricing and delivery terms for disilled water and artificial ice. Includes rate schedules for various order sizes, coupon book pricing, discounts for prepayment, and delivery handling charges. Mentions plant at Golmbnis Avenue and per ton and per 100 pounds charges, with packing and unloading responsibilities.
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