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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
2
A Thorny debate questions whether rural mail route expansion was driven by Congressman Bates or by broader industry and public demand. The piece argues the routes grew because practical need existed, and that praising Bates may mask wider support across Ernest Crawford districts and general policy.
United States Attorney Johnny Jordan filed an information in the U S District Court against the Plaza Company of Warren, MA, under the Food and Drugs Act. The government says the medicine shipped from Warren to Washington was misbranded in its claims to cure coughs colds throat irritations and lung disease.
A Wayne Township serenade incident led to a court hearing but ended in settlement. Four youths were arrested for serenading a newly married couple in the neighborhood. The parties reached a settlement paying costs and dropping the case. The Journal notes serenading is a local custom to extend congratulations. The youths claim their music was well meant though not well received.
Forecast expects fair weather with increasing cloudiness and moderate winds. Temperatures moderate with no significant precipitation forecast through the period.
The Keystone party presents a ticket led by William H. Berry of Delaware for governor and B Clarence Gibboney from Philadelphia as lieutenant governor. Cornelius D. Scully of Albany is named for state treasurer with John B. Brooks of Philadelphia as secretary of internal affairs.
Deputy Coroner Robert A. Ken of Titusville held an inquest at Dryonville Station Monday morning to learn how Samuel Winton and his wife Alice met their fate. The jury exonerated the railroad from blame and blamed Mr Winton for not watching the approaching train.
In Harrinbars a string of Capitol graft trials unfolds as Charles G Wetter pleads guilty to a state firm Payne Con changed. The state aims to recover up to four million dollars for the treasury while Architech Joseph My Myton faces sentencing. The Republican party faces scrutiny as Gov candidates vow to continue restitution and punishment of the grafters.
A damaged ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless cure for corns and warts. It claims 24 hours to work and markets the product through Thomas Downey from 18 20a2.
The vivid advertisement promises the most reallette and magnificent production yet attempted of Uncle Tom's Cabin. A three call routs over 100 teat of Tim runs over an hour and tall with a full stage. Admission is seven cents with no extra charge. Don’t miss it.
Sewing machines standard Grand Rotary 2 in 4 lock and chain stitch and other styles offered at low prices with saniest terms. All kinds repaired. See Morriu at 150 N Center attest Tf. Are you looking for something Jarok in the Wante andiinenities.
G D Heath announces sale of a well matched horse team or individual horses. The driving horse is calm and suitable for a family carriage while the pacer is spirited yet manageable for a gentleman to drive. Preference shown for keeping harness and carriage together. Likely price to be decided.
Corry residents are invited to tonight’s program on the conspiracy of Ponting the leader of the Lyre. The tale links Waterford village origins and Corry roots with references to the Dishonest Steward and the City of 100 Mosunes in Asia Minor.
A notice requests the return of a person who left the premises last Saturday. The individual is known as D. D. Chambers and is urged to come forward to avoid further trouble.
In Russell Hinsell October 27 a youth, fourteen year old, J Cole son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cole, was badly injured when a horse belonging to A Walker bolted during a ride near the Walker home. Witnesses Willan Smith and others described the incident as brutal with multiple rib injuries noted. No fatalities reported at the scene.
An Amelia town druggist markets Zemo as a simple external treatment for eczema, pimples, dandruff and skin conditions. It claims quick relief after one application and lists the Downey Drug Store as a local agency with widespread use in over two thousand towns. The ad urges readers to try a bottle on the store’s recommendation.
Georg A. Fowler, 40, manager of the Parmington Telephone exchange, died instantly at Foote's Corner Went Hartford when he touched a high tension wire while at the top of a pole. Bystanders watched his clothing burn and the current burn on him for an hour until the line was shut off. He had worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company for several years.
In a playful linguistic exchange, terms from Spencer dialect enter English usage. The dialogue, set among visitors and locals, muses on quirky roots like umpty mumpa and foomps, teasing how dialects spin meanings and names through playful mispronunciations and social chatter.
Property owner Carl Lawawn informs the public that hunting and trespass on his Concord land are strictly prohibited. Signage and enforcement actions will follow for any violations.
In Pottaville on October 18 a medicine given by a clairvoyant healer led to temporary insanity in three women, Mia Dovingat Harriet Loggett and another patient. They sought a Marlston witch doctor reputed to cure them. A writ was issued for the arrest of Harrieton woman accused of practicing medicine without license.
A paraphrased reflection on duty and happiness from Robert Louis Stevenson. The author argues a man should strive to be good and bring happiness to others even without understanding the exact purpose or reward of such acts. The passage emphasizes impulse to do good despite uncertainty.
An old advertisement promotes Nero Tablets as a nerve tonic. It argues tired, restless, and sleepless days signal weakened nerves and asserts the product nourishes nerves by enriching blood to deliver nerve food through the body. It claims the tablets restore youth and vitality and are sold by druggists at a price in vente.
A patent medicine claim describes relief for rheumatism neuralgia and nerve pain in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate removal of the cause and disappearance of symptoms with rapid effect. Sold for 76 cents or $1 by Durham Drug Co.
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