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Today sees light to moderate showers with brisk west to northwest winds. Temperatures hover in the mid forties to mid fifties as a cold front edges in bringing cooler, unsettled conditions through the day and into the night.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1910
Page
2
Today sees light to moderate showers with brisk west to northwest winds. Temperatures hover in the mid forties to mid fifties as a cold front edges in bringing cooler, unsettled conditions through the day and into the night.
The writer skewers party principles amid fraud allegations in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania politics, debating Roosevelt era support and the fate of a Republican candidate. The piece questions street maintenance funding and questions city budget practices, suggesting work by the day rather than salaried labor, and ends with a wary, sardonic jab at self-serving officials.
The funeral for Miss Emma Amidon was held Monday at 2:80 p.m. from the family home on No Center alveot with Rev. N. J. MacIntyre and Rev. C. KM. Woodward officiating. Misses Lolo and Gertrude Amidon led in singing, pallbearers included Robert Heerslein and others, and interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives traveled from Valley City North Dakota Tamestown NY Columbus OH Carteret? Also floral expressions from the mother and sisters.
Nov 3 1910 updates from Spring Creek and Sukins Creek note Kasem McKelvey ill but improving with support from Mo and Mrs Walls. L L Bates to occupy the builtins and run a livery business. Walter Dedeans sold his barber shop to Me Wood and will move to Humpyrium. Miss Lota Wentworth of Corty visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Hyer. Walter Clark secures dry goods agency. Mrs Kafferlein visits Warren sisters, Homer Whitely hosting. Community mentions of illness, travel, and local business changes appear throughout.
Charles Wellman of School Street Hifulo formerly Corey died Monday after dialysis He was born June 5 1855 in Ghautangnagoumy and moved to Corey with his parents where he lived until moving to Buffalo Later known for his cheerful disposition and work with wallets and boots He was a member of the Home Protection lodge survived by wife two sons Frederick C and Archie D both of Buffalo one sister Mrs O M Chase of Corry and another William of Untun City
Two city hunters returned from a three day rabbit pursuit with a bag of 22 rabbits. Farmers gave a cordial welcome and showed where rabbits could be killed, even helping pull a pair from beneath a bank. The lads planned to take 10 rabbits each day, while a humorous aside about a chemistry lesson followed later with a student answering a professor’s question.
A concise reflection by Ralph Waldo Emerson on greatness. It contrasts living by public opinion with solitary integrity, noting the great man maintains independence of solitude amid the crowd with perfect sweetness.
Last night about four o'clock a fire alarm summoned the department to a dwelling on Worth Avenue in the West End of the Third Ward. Firemen confined the blaze to one room on the first alarm, but a second blaze occurred around four o'clock this morning on the first floor in an entirely different quarter, destroying the building’s contents. The structure was owned by John Phikerty. losses included all furnishings.
The council met with most members present and approved minutes, financial warrants, and a city repair proposal. A committee report on a street or public works matter was discussed, warrants were issued, and standard routine items were approved by vote. Stenographer recorded the proceedings and the meeting adjourned.
The fragment lists various local items from Blue Eye and nearby areas including a barber shop departure to Emporia, a widow’s funeral, a charity or social event, and references to residents like Mrs Prank Robbing and Hiram Moore. It mentions a Halloween supper and a Covent Garden Opera note, all in a stream of largely unreadable, diaristic notices with mixed names and places.
A clipped line from the Caltiolky Standard and Mines quotes a playful exchange about etiquette and romance. The fragment hints at social notions of marriage and status, mentioning old maid and widow with a curt, period voice.
The item lists multiple local happenings in Pleasant Lake Novi area including injuries from a fall on October 24 at Wie Wrlat, travel plans to Oregon for a family member, and reports from the Homy Mission Society meeting with Mrs J J Applebes where 27 attendees enjoyed a winter dinner. It also mentions the Washington Quarterly Meet with Lake Ploupnt Frew Baptist Church ministers and attendees, a 200-guest wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Duntin, new Lenhouse construction by Jay Applebee, and various shopping outings and Sunday plans.
A distressed father sought Vinol for his daughter described as a nervous wreck. He reports improvement after giving Vinol, offering a refund if no help, and extended the trial to other family members. Abbott & Son druggists of Corry, Pa, promote Vinol for chronic coughs and bronchial issues.
A serious hunting accident occurred Saturday in the Franklin vicinity. IU Nelson Boys of the Tinton town settlement lost his right arm when a gun discharged as he followed a rabbit and fell over a log. The incident early in the morning left him severely injured.
The Twenty Fourth Annual Call of the Standard Howe Co. will build In the Armory on Thanksgiving eve, November 28. Firemen are preparing for a fine event as volunteers gather for sales and support, recognizing the department's year of hard work and community service.
An obscured OCR note reports a fire event with unclear details. It mentions a water or tool issue, night response, and missing planted items, but specifics on location, people, and outcomes are not readable.
An old time ad touts Putnam's Cor Extractor as a wart cure available at drug stores. It claims immediate, painless results with bold claims by a vendor in town and lists a price of 260. The wording reflects period promotional language and misspellings common to the source.
A garbled civic notice describes a fire and new steam equipment debut at the Lyric, with mentions of engines, hose teams, and a bombardment context tied to a Civil War era event.
Warn mow cheap salt pork and a host of other goods are on sale at Wood's at 218. The notice highlights values in wool, household items, and groceries in a typical late era ad page style.
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