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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
3
A 12 year old girl from Waxt Borenth Street alleges her father abused her. The scene occurred in the Lenox flats hallway where she fell asleep during a fight. Police reported an arrest of a person named Meg French early yesterday morning.
A child reported abuse by her father to officers at headquarters. Detention Home was contacted and officials including a probation officer and humane agent are investigating the case. The narrative, relayed by Officer Moury, prompted ongoing inquiries.
An unusual historical note mentions a cough remedy and a local drug company listing. Thomax Downey and Durham Drug Company advertise the sale, with references to medical preparations and remedies of uncertain effectiveness. The fragmentary text suggests a period piece on medicine, commerce, and advertised tonics.
Earl Henry Hil a well known Tet town citizen and Hi Plano School and Store proprietor died suddenly on a train from Cherry Creek to Jamestown. Coroner listed heart failure as the cause after witnesses said he had been suffering heart trouble.
November 12 report from Erie states Mans of 652 West Meyouth Street offer $25 reward for recovery of Oscar Hass missing since a gale two weeks ago. He and harbormaster search Prosque Bay shorelines and water, but body remains unfound. The small boat capsized near Pity boreh dock, suspected to be lost in weeds near last sighting.
"GET SAT" alias "Get It" is described as gold in Corry by Amos & Co Thos Downey Durham Drug Co 0 Babbitt & Son and others. The text references Bets It 2 Drops and a corn remedy with marketing claims in a fragmented early 20th century ad style.
An old garden tale promotes sage tea mixed with sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair and stop dandruff. A ready to use Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as an easier option, claimed to restore color and shine by applying with a sponge or brush.
Misa Grace Gale appears in a brief local notice about Guignon's Haw Store. The item notes a transaction or listing involving Gale and the store, with emphasis on local business activity and public notice details.
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