Library Theater to Present Show of the Season
Comin Priday announces premiere night September 13 at the Library Theater with seats on sale at Babbitt’s.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
7
Comin Priday announces premiere night September 13 at the Library Theater with seats on sale at Babbitt’s.
A potpourri of social notes lists J Wellington f on Erie business, Leane Melwan in Tihlon City, Willi Nutting from Youngsville, Mrs Ticker and Catherine Spring Creek in town, Pearl Miller visiting Pittsburg relatives, Mrs William Messinger and Ruth Skilmore in Titusville, Mrs Frank Grigham and Ad dis Sperry back from Cleveland, George Gump and baby with Pittsburg visit, and several jurors and travelers to Erie Belemore Van Buren Point Rideway Warren and Columbus.
Local residents travel and visits noted across Warren and nearby towns. Names include Miss Jonnie Miller Mrs J D Went Kathryn Hayes John Stone and many relatives visiting Salamon cy Valley Sheffield Greenville Toronto and Orleans with work, teaching, and family engagements mentioned.
Amused Theater member Miles Jesnly Solkregs visits Corty North East Creese with Herbert Brooked and PBE Ralph Clark and wife from Nor walk Ohio. They spent two weeks with Mik parents Mr and Mrs TG Chirke in Railroad street as he continues study of male at the Botan Gon BervALOrY in Boston Mass.
Milkmen report a cooling in the protest as price rises fail to sway demand. Women who refuse milk still use condensed milk and cream substitutes while some strikers mock the effort as fading. Several participants claim others are exaggerating losses and the boycott is nearing its end.
An advertisement proclaims a Scout box camera made of wood and metal with seal and featheret. It touts a clear sharp lens and good speed from Seneca Camera Co of Rochester, claiming world leadership. Prices are 2.00 and 3.00 dollars.
George Lewin, a well known Oil City resident and early investor in local oil firms, died at midnight in his home. The heat wave reportedly contributed to his death as he reportedly used a revolver after taking a bath. Born in Marylebone England in 181, he immigrated to America as a child and held key posts in the Great Western Refining and other firms before moving to Oil City in 1872. He helped found the American Oil Company at Bradford in 1876 and was a longtime stockholder in the Ohio Valley and Line of Wine ventures. He was married to Sarah Bowman of Titusville, who died years ago.
Warren Massachusetts September 8 report states postmasters were urged by the department to refrain from active participation in politics. William Alle recently appointed postmaster for Warren is named chairman of the Republican county committee. The committee met with thirty one members present and elected Marl MacDonald as interim chairman. A motion to consider Parshall was discussed with a committee appointed to confer with him. The notice includes a claim of a general funds payment and a patent medicine advertisement within the page text.
An advertisement extols a new washing product claiming only its soap ensures clean fabric. The copy argues other solvents like whale oil naptha and kerosene harm fabrics, urging readers to choose the featured compound for effective results and savings.
An advertisement touts Meo-Na Stomach Tablet as a money back remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and stomach fermentation. It promises instant relief from gas heaviness heartburn and inner distress and urges keeping a box for regular use.
Eve Ya September 8 Jonn 6 Rilling the prominent free attorney Tormino chairman of the Pennsylvania state Nenocratic Commition named to advisory committee aiding Woolrow Wile son campaign. Palmer from Strondspure also named along with Hapson AB Hiemiters to assist the national committee in Governor Wilson's campaign.
Franklin Pa September report details the deaths of Gladys Wright aged 8 and Bernice Wright aged 10 within hours of each other. Doctors say both contracted tonsillitis a week earlier while visiting the Whitman family in Jucknown township and died after severe vomiting and nerve strain. no diphtheria found in throats.
Fragmentary note mentions delaying a decision and awaiting guidance from Aldine. Earliest readable items suggest hesitation and postponement with unclear names and actions.
Fragmentary OCR shows numbered houses and rooms with details about barns, refrigerators, and rental spaces. Mentions include a three lot parcel, a No 22 address, a 42 room rental, and several household units awaiting tenants or sale actions.
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