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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

4

City Market Bacon Sales and Local Notices

City Market advertises bacon and lard sales on Saturday May 16 with big price cuts and a Tango shirt showcase at Nast’s. Reader notes a bake sale at Downey’s store and mentions services at Emmanual church plus a firewood accident and a train delay near Sheffield with a landslide and a high banked road. The item also covers electricity weed control tests at Titusville Light and Power and local fashion, hats, and Walker tailored clothes at 147 N Center Street.

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Amuses Amusement Line Show at Local Theater

The local program features two reel Vitagraph favorites including On the Breast of the Tide a scenic ocean tale, Snakeville's New Doctor a Western comedy with Bronco Billy, and The Engineers Revenge a railroad drama.

Snakeville Doctor Billy the Engineers

Pettit Florist Promotion For Lawn and Garden Supplies

A brief ad lists trou self watering vases, hanging baskets, wire urns, and a full tag of bedding fauna in fine condition. Sweet Pan Naslurtlim and lawn grass seed are featured. A. E. PETTIT Florist at 310 East Main Street advertises near the depot three blocks away.

A. E. Pettit Florist East Main Street Union Fron Depot

The Disaster in Shaft 19 at Family Theater

A three part sensational drama from M. Brodsky tells of a brave mining engineer who saves his employer from ruin and poverty. The production boasts 3,000 feet of striking footage with superb scenes and dramatic tension. Two other films accompany, total five reels, admission 19 and 25 cents. Matinee each Saturday afternoon.

M. Brodsky Mee

Hair Falling Out Hair Pood Headline Mystery

A terse newspaper item explores a quirky phrase Hair Falling Out and a curious follow up Hair Pood, noting local curiosity and prompting readers to seek clarification on the odd wording and its source within the page’s content.

Annis-Brook Hair Food Co Promises Hair Growth Remedy

Annis-Brook Hair Food Co claims their product remedies hair growth and dandruff and offers a money back guarantee. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist and place mail orders promptly. Corry, Pa. is listed as the location.

Annis-Brook Hair Food CO Corry

Local notices and upcoming events in Meadville area

A parade filled Meadville Saturday events include horse show and athletic meet at Allegheny College with two parades and busy Saturday afternoons. Welch Grape Juice plans a St Catherines Ontario branch with a 1000 ton capacity plant. Pennsylvania Railroad reports 11729 miles of line and 26198 miles of track across 13 states and DC. Kane Mt Go A Cross Country Run set for June 20 with seven prizes and loving cups for first and second. Local markets advertise bacon and shoes repair in city market.

Meadville Allegheny College Messemer Welch Grape St Catherines Ontario Lake Erie Welches St. Catherines Weatfieldnd North Est Kane Mt. Go A Pennsylvania New York Ant ¥. MC. AL

Saturday Sale of Bacon and Lard Promises Limited Time

Notice states a one day sale on Saturday May 16 offering smoked bacon and lard at fixed weights. Purchases must be picked up at the site and cannot be cut to fit. Items include 180 lb of bacon and various lard allotments with set weights.

City Market Sale and Paper Promoter Mentioned

Saturday event at City Market lists C B Wilcox and a bacon sale with a headline noting May 16. A reference to a future paper by Edgar A Wiggins promotes high grade studios and assures fair treatment to supporters, with emphasis on trustworthy service.

City Market Wilcox Market Edgar A. Wiggins

Strawberries 16 Cents at West's Store

Fancy fresh red ripe strawberries offered at West's with price marked 16 cents per unit. Limited selection highlighted in local shopping notices.

West

Neighbor sparks house fire to deter sparrows

A county woman described by neighbors as a splendid housekeeper discovered sparrows nesting inside her home. She found nests and vermin near a stove pipe and, after removing a pipe, poured turpentine on wood and ignited it to burn out the birds and their young. The action left heated wood and damaged nests, with vermin scattered.

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Salesladies Wanted and Market Notice at City Market

Notice lists 20 steers at City Market and a May 16 bacon purchase date. Also advertises closing services with Miss Rudy on Sunday at 3 PM and asks for two salesladies for a dry goods store with handwritten responses to Journal Office in Corry Pa.

City Market H., Hall Rudy Satontady Journal Office Corry

Last Night's Entertainment by the Pupils at Local Schools

A school concert and benefit program featured piano solos by Florence Smith and Bess Drought, recitations by Tony Bova, and songs by Misa Magee's room. Cash receipts from tickets were tallied by schools led by Concord and Fairview, with individual awards listed for students and rooms.

Florence Smith Bess Drought America Tony Bova Misa Magee Washington Corry Public School Concord School Louise Mstrup Harriet Shaw Leoni Bentley Andy Kelley Dorothy Sooop Blanch Lovelunss Marian Dim Wlek Walter Sweet Dawson Kofer Lawrinea Desmond Representatives Fairview Sloat Marlon Lombard Hidelyn Andeson Mildred Crowell Hazel Rust Aloyd Stowe Lester Sample Thomas Stines Marold Miller William Lombard Claude Porter Robert Teerlein Franklin Babbiet J.B. Johnson Pronowneer Wey Willian Walt Teoturs The Philippines Fl. G. Shaw Lanturn Chas. Shaw Concord Fairview Moos Philly Creswell Miss Chawold Jos. Scully Miss Iaaacson Archie Thompson Miss Coyle Clara Pierce Irene] Brooks Miss O'Neil Dorothy Soper Miss Kinley

Wool Wanted by Corry Hidh & Pur Co

The Corry Hide and Pur Co offers higher wool prices than any competitor and promises to pay more than any other offer. They urge sellers to bring their wool to address opposite Taylor's Livery, South Bt. Corry.

Corry Hidh & Pur CO Taylor South Bt Corry

Take Notice on Tailor Muse and Sofa Orders

Garbled ad notes accepting orders for bespoke furnishings with a $490 deposit required. Mentions Medsenger & Son and a June 1 deadline. Information is incomplete and unclear due to OCR errors.

Sinthae Garanteed Medsenger & Son

Voter Entitled Non-Partisan Ballot Explained

Marrleburg Pa May 16 many inquiries about voting on the non-partisan ballot for Supreme and Superior Court candidates. The State Department explains that any qualified voter, party enrolled or not, may receive and vote the non-partisan ballot which lists these judicial contenders. For each office voters may select one candidate. the two with the highest votes advance to the November ballot. Election officials must provide the non-partisan ballot to those voting.

Marrleburg Tieday Supreme State Department Department Supreme Std Superiour Courte Audhon Supreme Court

Aged Man's Life Saved by Railroad Men

An elderly Erie Soldier's Home resident, J. P. Davidson, narrowly escaped death when he stepped onto a crossing as Erie Train No. 5 approached. Station Master Gray and another railroad worker, aided by bystander crowd, dragged him clear at the last instant, saving his life as the train thundered by.

J. P. Davidson Soldiers Home of Erie Titusville Davidson Buffalo Gray Davidian

The Disaster in Shaft 19 and Its Aftermath

A sensational three reel tale of coal mining danger blending love, intrigue, adventure, and retribution. Set amid shaft hazards, the plot follows tense moments, thwarted fortunes, and a fragile hope amid flat water imagery.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

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