11 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
1
A compact banking notice regarding The Warren National Bank offering a 4 percent rate. The brief appears to promote deposits or a promotional interest rate with emphasis on the bank’s name.
Ames & Co and Thomas Downey advertise Thompson's Barosma as a money back cure for kidney and liver issues. They claim many locals suffer kidney problems and promise relief within days with a one dollar bottle containing excess volume, urging purchase from N Amos & Co or Downey under a guarantee.
Admiral Thornshaw reported that the navy’s $320000 experiment on new mast designs failed. The California, Virginia, and Maryland cruisers tested the masts which proved unable to withstand required speeds, confirming the project as futile.
The Library hosts the popular municipal comedy His Honor the Mayor featuring Marty Kelly Miss Nullie Daly John H Pratt and Arthur T Wornest among the New York Wallaska Theatre cast. The show runs tonight through Out 16 with an entirely new scene and low stage equipment promising a strong tour. Advance seats advised as capacity houses are common in nearby cities.
A morning fire between Elgin and Javell's station consumed the home of Mrs. M Muinsey and family, who escaped with only their Litho clothing. The prior inn on the place burned earlier, and investigators found no alarm or clear cause. No insurance details were reported as flames advanced before help could arrive.
The inquest into the BE & P wreck deaths at Dock Junction, aimed at identifying the responsible party, is set before Alderman Bassett on Friday October 13 at 2 pm. Testimony from Piraman Pirnay, whose condition improved, may clarify events of the night. Firemen’s testimony is expected to shed light on the cause and confirm if remains were intact.
An advertisement promotes ORRINE a two form remedy claimed to end desire for whiskey beer and intoxicants. It asserts simple at home use with no time or money loss and a money back guarantee if no benefit. The offer includes a free booklet and is from O. Barlett & Sons Drug Store in Corry, Pa.
Franklin Pa October 11 Judge Criswell’s decision in the Moose Cane case drew praise from Attorney Willa Breene who credited the judge with leading in Pennsylvania practice. Breene argued the judge’s ruling on the pivotal point shows moral uplift, while noting a weekly court schedule can’t replace daily jury management. Breene contended a fraternal club could, under legitimate aims, distribute items to members for consideration and distinguished between a lodge and all. He asserted his points clearly and logically, underscoring the judge’s effectiveness in the trial.
A man identified as Wrank Jobin 400 of West Ninth Street suffered a broken limb during an examination at the office of Dr B W Sweet 136 Went Tench Street. The patient claims the accomplice injury occurred when his hip dislocation suspected as a subluxation was treated after stepping from a third step. The sequence involved several doctors including Dr Sweet Dr Bashaw and Dr Robinson with treatment spreads to Youngstown and a Bonesetter Reese amid a mounting series of consultations and a snapped flesh during a examination at the Alpplfice.
The Corry City ballot for school directors lists Republican and Democrat nominees by term. Notable entries include W. G. Powell and Robert Heerlen for 2 years, G. E H. Barlow and D. W. Lensch for 4 years, A. Toveland for 1 year, and other candidates such as W. Dutty Le Grand, G. W. Heat, Fonter Davis, and Jos. L. Spiesman across various terms.
A New York brief reports a rumor that Dorothy Arnold returned home but was denied by her brother John W. Arnold. The missing daughter of Francis W. Arnold disappeared ten months ago and the brother, who has acted as family spokesman, says the claim is false and offers no new details.
Passaic New Jersey October reports a four year old girl Grace Walsh burned to death after following parents and escaping flames. Her mother suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue, while bystanders including Harmodes helped, but Grace did not survive the fire.
A fragmented advertisement touts Parisian Sage promising to destroy dandruff banish flakes and stop falling hair. It urges readers to buy large bottles from N. Ames & Co and druggists, claiming the product adds life and beauty to hair and radiance to wearers.
A local taxi driver, busy all day with a roaming, well-dressed passenger claimed to be Ira Craven of Lavington Kentucky. Craven said he escaped from a government asylum and enjoyed a ride before officers attempted to return him to custody. He resisted offers to be sent back, citing safety and price concerns. Police weighed a standard coin value dispute as part of the incident.
A salesy note argues energy fades after 60 but urges staying young with Vinal iron tonic. It cites examples from 40s to 48 and claims strong results for weak people, with a money back guarantee and a local Allentown, Pa, druggist endorsement.
A terse dialogue fragment from Philiaelphin Record hints at competition against the Dutch, a claim about a daughter’s painting in a Dutch school, and a note on private loss tied to a distant school, with a sense of urgency and intrigue.
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