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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
5
Following a recent visit, Mr. J. H. Bagley entertained the officers and employees of the Ajax Company at a dinner at the Phoons Hotel last evening. The affair was exceptionally enjoyable with all active management of the local industry present.
A flurry of short trips and greetings marks the Corry morning as residents head to cities like Dew Moines Harrisburg and Syracuse on business and to visit friends. Notables include H O Robson Williwing, Tallen O all, Mrs Morell and Mrs Lynch and many others from Corry and nearby towns.
Francis X CQuahman wins Ladies World hero contest as Amusel Theater showcases One Wonderful Night in four parts. The story appears in Ladies World and is heavily promoted with wide publicity.
New York reports David B. Bench a young broker who ingested 22 grains of bichloride of mercury. He returned to work fully recovered after treatment. Earlier cases show rapid remedies and quick actions limited by the toxin’s effects.
Howton October 7 report describes Harvard University students fed on apple pie day after day. They request variety over the constant pie and pudding offerings, urging a break from apple pie for a change.
Pittsburg Oct 7 Mrs Pater Man was shot in her brother’s Ambridge home while nursing her baby. Police hunt for her husband who fled months ago and only returned from Philadelphia last night.
Last evening a large audience gathered at 310 H South Street to hear Mid Albon Puller of Ohioana Nebraska. The event featured Miss Marguerite Sharpe and Miss Blanche Frinary, with Puller delivering a clear enunciation filled program. Puller plans another recital today and will host more friends in a similar format.
Fragmentary report mentions J Carlisle Smith and a Boston Nationals athlete in a hospital in Brooklyn after a leg injury from yesterdays game. The text is garbled with names and places, but indicates serious injury and uncertain prognosis.
Notice states a G A R Phy Soldiers Reunion will be held at the home of Colonel Honday in Columbis on Thursday October 30 AML members of WR are invited to attend.
A soluble antiseptic powder marketed for douches to treat catarrh and inflammation of the nose throat and related feminine disorders. The Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co endorses Paxtine in private correspondence with women proving its superiority. Cited testimonials claim it is worth its weight in gold. Available in 500 large boxes at drugstores or by mail from Pho Patton Toilet Co Boston MA.
A wedding ceremony was held at the Columbus M H Parsonage this morning as Rev Woodin united Harold H Hasbrouck and Miss Goride J Jewell of Gerry. Guests included Rathburn and Jewell family members and the couple left for a brief honeymoon trip to Buffalo and Niagara. They will reside at 210 East Washington Street.
In recent days Corry Grange members and friends increased premiums for the upcoming Grange Fair to be held in the Keating building on South Center Street the afternoon and evening of October 17th. The premium list has grown and exhibitors are promised stronger rewards for their efforts.
A modern baking delivery wagon from the Ream and York store goes into service equipped with drawers and trays. The dust proof vehicle will operate daily, offering convenient arrangements and carrying a full line from the Clark pack once sold at the busy Birst avenue store.
Madame Schumann-Heink will appear Thursday evening in Oel with aid from Katherine Hoffman and other performers. Prices listed for lower floor 2.50 and 2.00 dollars, upper floor 2.00 and 1.50. Mrs Geo Bosworth conducts the Corry party. Secure seats early.
Private lessons by appointment follow the Friday class at Harden's Dancing School teaching fox trot steps.
A local retailer advertises Medeci Collars and Cuffs and assorted man or lady toilette accessories. The sale features 300 pairs of full size blankets in tan and gray at 1.25 dollars value, plus Richelieu Seamless Union Suits at 1 dollar and fleece lined underwear in separate garments at 50 and 60 cents. A note cites H. B. Claglin as the source of the stock.
Albany reports Theodore Douglas Robinson reelected as chairman and Theodore Holzmann of Brooklyn named secretary of the new Progressive state committee at the Ten Eyck hotel. Robinson signals possible nonterm ambition after election as he accepts the post.
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