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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
8
Thomas Prante of Telvidere reportedly hanged himself in his cell at the county jail after being held in connection with the murder of his wife, Grape. His body was found with suspenders around his neck, authorities said. He had professed innocence prior to death.
Niles Ohio October 30 Mayor H C Kistler insists the Ku Klux Klan parade will proceed as planned despite high anxiety from business leaders and officials. Police protection will be provided by the county sheriff with possible state trooper involvement if clashes occur during demonstrations by rival groups.
The Pythian Sisters in Warren hosted a Halloween themed gathering for sixteen members of the Carry Lodge, with a decorated lodge room, sweet cider, and a masquerade dinner. Past officers Elizbeth Llany Bart and Isabelle Button presided, and attendees included Anna Andrews and Button with several other members arriving from Tuesday afternoon.
A series of small town gatherings unfolded Friday as about twenty friends enjoyed a Halloween art event at a resident’s home with dancing and refreshments. Notable absences and visits included Franke Price and Jobin Rickerson in Corry and Sidney Darwin in Cory while Mr and Mrs RD McKelvey and daughters Charlou traveled to Erle for the week with relatives.
A smallpox case was diagnosed in Martin Gavin of Peat Avenue in Oil City. He was under quarantine after exposure by the city health department. Gavin had reportedly contracted the illness in Buffalo New York following his daughter’s death from diphtheria.
Six thousand bottles of Mentha Pepsin sold last year in a New Jersey town. Thomas Downey offers money back if one bottle fails to ease stomach distress. The remedy claims quick relief from gas heaviness heartburn indigestion and related discomfort with a pleasant taste and immediate effect.
A fragmented transcript from Boston hints at a quirky daily routine of greeting the world with affection and a light reminder not to expect immediate replies. The readable bits suggest informal musings on love and presence without clear context or outcome.
A sensational home remedy claims to remove hair roots and all using a cream that penetrates to the follicles. Advertisers promise skin turns white and soft with no stubble and assert the product is harmless, highly recommended by beauty experts and sold by N. J Ames & Co and Nowney Drug Store.
Mrs Fred Johnson spent Wednesday shopping. McKelvey visited Mrs Robert King of Corry. Gay Revi and Mrs Updegraf hosted Madeline who stayed with Updegraf's mother in Elsirsville. she is seriously ill. Ayman Broughton of Warren was a business visitor. Rollie Wilkinson, recently in Sandusky, Ohio, returned home. Walter DeJeans and son Donald of Corry called on friends and relatives.
A birthday reminder notes gifts and cards exchanged with Mrs Emily Morton Mrs Campbell and Mrs Lena Madison among guests. Aunt Miss Le Jackson drove to Columbus Pennsylvania Tuesday for the W C I U convention. Neva Woodard returning from Warren spent the weekend with her parents Dan and Mrs Woortard.
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