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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1919
Page
2
Local notices list display advertising for Knox New York with a minimum charge and single insertion rates. Cory ad placements will run as soon as possible after receipt and be edited in order received.
The piece credits Democratic legislation for modern highway expansion from 1918 to 1929, noting 15,000 miles of near perfect roads with federal aid. It praises President Wilson, criticizes Republican curbs on reform, and calls for continued funding, while referencing Senate actions and fiscal health.
At the county seat 73 applicants were admitted to American citizenship by Judge B. L. Whittlesey. The naturalization exam was conducted by C. A. Bernhardt, federal examiner, stationed at Pittsburgh. Most admissions were recorded in the Prothonotary's office.
James Gabriel, 21, reportedly one of two men who assaulted and robbed Marshall Pratt near Girard on Friday afternoon. Gabriel confessed to Sergeant Heisler. Pratt, beaten and robbed of 9 dollars, lies near death at home. Police issued a detailed description for the second suspect.
A fire at Karslake's roller skating rink on Grant Street, likely started by arson, caused extensive damage overnight. Fire crews from Central City battled a burning roof and back end of the structure, estimating $250 in losses with no insurance. A witness saw masked figures and a flare from gasolene before the blaze.
Local notes report a series of events including a farm well shot on a Warren property and arrests linked to the Carmen’s streetcar rioting. Sheriff Mallery led deputies to seized warrants targeting voting and assault charges as arraignments are set for Monday in Little Valley.
Fragmentary note describes mixed public reaction to local waste disposal plans, with residents expressing opposition to new incinerator proposals and debates over handling garbage. No clear names or dates are readable.
Seven people were moderately hurt when a car train collided near a culvert by Torrago station in New York City. Several others received minor injuries as rescue crews attended to passengers. none were seriously injured. Names from Philadelphia Pembroke and Wilmington area residents are listed among the injured.
A Lansing reader recounts postnatal weakness after birth and credits Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Lydia Pinkham's Sanative Wash for restoring strength. The testimonial promotes the products and invites others to seek the remedy, citing the company’s 40 years of experience.
The Abbe Reformed church hosted the wedding last evening of Miss Mabel Neckers and Walter Behrens, fresh from eight months of service in France. In other news, the Tirueville Iron Works, idle since July 7 after a strike, will reopen Wednesday morning per a statement from John Z Dillon of Buffalo, NY, arriving in town.
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