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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
8
A Sunday evening electrical storm near Titusville caused a lightning bolt to strike a large frame barn owned by J. B. Patterson about two miles west of the city. The 40 by 40 foot building with basement was set ablaze and totally destroyed along with most contents. neighbors attempted to help but little could be saved.
Multiple short notices list rental rooms and furnished suites in towns, including 215 East Smith Street 418 W Church Street 215 Second Ave 400 Second Avenue Bell 216 W 224 East South Street 80 West Pleasant Street and 614 South Center Street. Ads request inquiries at local offices, groceries, or addresses like Sam Jacobson Co Brownell Shoe Store or Mrs George Hosworth.
A garbled classified page lists multiple want ads and rewards across Rochester NY and surrounding areas. entries include lodging and work requests, farm labor, a traveling solicitor, and small rewards for found items, with scattered names and incomplete addresses.
In Erie a paternity hearing was held as Mrs Blanch Vane and her husband faced charges over the child’s parentage. The husband denied paternity while claiming the child resembled his wife. testimony included signed statements allegedly dictated by the wife’s sister and son. The investigation into the child’s identity and a support hearing followed the court appearance.
In Fiviuutt Virginia on September 9 reports say Wis added Sunday night to the Clinker holdings in the Oe traut but fields remain light. The gas well near Ne Boekel hurst dry fire. It produced 2,980,000 cubic feet in the first 24 hours. Carnahan No 19 completed last week holds at about 300 barrels per day. White Oil Corp two producers listed at 100 barrels each. Recent completions boost field output and interest, disputing claims the field is drained except toward the tse.
Miss Nellie Hand and Poyd Slack wed at St Patrick's Erie with Rev. Fr. Cauley officiating at nine. Bride wore dark blue taffeta with matching hat and carried a bouquet. Attendants were Miss Margaret Hand and James Malone. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home on First Avenue for about 45 guests. The couple planned an automobile trip through Pittsburgh and Washington before settling on Avenue. Out of town guests included Mrs Michael Nugent and daughter Marie and others from Union City and Warren.
An elderly reader recounts a near fatal birthday incident eight months ago and credits Mavis Wonderful Remedy Shive for relief from stomach and digestive ailments after a course of treatment. The advertisement, claiming a simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation, lists J C Contra as the selling druggist and notes widespread availability.
Frank Py Judd and Edward E Walsh did not answer at the quarter sessions yesterday and their bonds of 1000 and 2 were forfeited on motion by District Attorney McCracken. Bondsman Ketty Mulch reportedly lacks the automobile, hindering efforts to bring them to trial. Authorities expect possible pursuit in federal court.
Evangelistic services at the Alliance Church draw larger crowds with sermons by Evangelist Mearvey and a strong altar response as many believers seek possessions in Christ. Evening messages by Ray McGarvay emphasize Jesus as coming and readiness for the call. Also notice renting a Pleasant suite of five rooms on Grek floor with possession at once.
A fresh shipment features white waists for school wear with Peter Pan collars priced at 2.50. Also available are new slip-on wool sweaters in black and chosen colors with figures and stripes priced at 3.75.
Buster Brown Hosiery best for boys and girls for school wear. Bobs of every type will want these new curlers with a patent twist that waves your hair. The Kurley Kew ways are the easiest and best for hair. Price ten package at Notion Counter.
Milon presented a report on the recent district conference held at Butuyla and current activities planned for the coming year, outlining key programs and anticipated efforts by the group.
An ad touts RAT-SNAP bait cakes that claim to kill rats and offer guaranteed results. It markets single and two-cake sizes for homes, kitchens, chicken houses, small buildings, and factories, with pricing around $1.95 per package and distribution via a hardware store chain.
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