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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
6
A jittery scan of classified ads offers items for sale including a horse, a 1916 Ford runabout, Oliver typewriters, household goods, lumber, beams, and even a few pigs. Multiple sellers like Bell phone numbers and city ad addresses appear, with prices and brief conditions noted.
A notice asks the finder of a white pair of shoes to return them to the Journal office. It mentions a lost rubber shoe and a partial street location North Centur Street and urges the finder to report to the Post Office.
Genevieve Sinclair aged twelve was struck by a large touring car owned by Veal McCallum in Huntstown around 4 PM on October 2. The accident involved JFurry and Jennie Sinclair of Sata Anca. No further details available.
An advertisement claims Golden Lax tablets ease stomach discomfort after hard days work, cleanse the stomach, remove poisons, invigorate the liver, and restore sleep. It touts one to two tablets at night for perfect sleep and a better tomorrow, marketing a 250 box size through druggists.
Neal McCallum, owner of a Bradford car, struck a girl on a state highway near the Martin residence as she walked with a companion from school toward her grandmother’s home. The impact killed the girl instantly. the other child Sarah Brown was unharmed. The driver swerved to avoid the pair, then hit a ditch and a utility pole. The deceased’s grandmother was at home at the time and was later notified.
An advertisement explains that greasy salves should be avoided for clear skin. Zemo sold by druggists for 35 cents or 1.00 for a large size promises to remove eczema, stop itching, heal skin troubles, and soothe wounds and burns. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio endorses its antiseptic, penetrating formula.
The man who killed Sheriff Marion L. Swords last July was hanged today in the state penitentiary. Carrier, known as a deadly and dangerous man, received the death penalty after conviction for the sheriff’s murder during a pursuit in Jefferson Parish.
Harrisburg Pa October 19 Byron Bryson has issued a respite for Henry Ward Multoet of Jamtnrioh county who was to be executed next Monday. The new date is October 29. The postponement was granted so the pardon board can review the case next Tuesday.
Pennsylvania coal administrator notes in a statement that coal distribution will improve with newspaper cooperation. The official urges patience as the current supply challenges ease, promising relief soon.
In Pottstown a report lists several individuals including Sewiton to Tuner and Sewiton referenced with abate actions, plus doctors William Ef Dek oot and Harry Wirdan with Joabph Hartihorns, Walton A Towle and We Schettoy appearing in the fragmentary text.
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