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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
5
Local column lists a variety of small ads and notices including a home restaurant for rent, a call to join the Authors Club meeting, church announcements, openings at millinery and tailor shops, employment notices, oyster and fish markets, furniture promotions, a birthday event, and various social and civic notices gathered from Corry and nearby. The items reference local businesses, residents, and upcoming events with dates and locations.
The fragmentary note mentions Rex Tonight presenting a show with music and acts described as wild and beautiful. It references a planned event at an unspecified venue and hints at a lively performance atmosphere. Details on date, exact location, and participating acts are unclear.
The brother of a Corry woman, Mr Hort Santee, died in service while with Company I of the Third New York Infantry at Camp Whitman on Staten Island during mobilization in Africa. A veteran of the Spanish American War, Santee had been in good health recently. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs Frank Dayton of Seattle and Mrs Samuel Scott of this city. The funeral will be held from his late home in Hor Hell tomorrow at 4:30 PM.
Henry Fy the splendid racing horse developed in this city and formerly owned by Tyle Wilcox was today sold by the Corry physician to a prominent horseman of Mercer county. Details of the deal were not definite this morning but it is said Dr Bennett received a big figure for Henry. Dr Bennett has not sold his other two racing horses which will be stabled here for the winter.
The Amuse showcases Charlie Chaplin in a latent Mutwat comedy for a 7 p m showing titled One A MA. The advertisement invites families to bring children to enjoy the feature.
Charlie Chaplin appears in a vaudeville bill titled One A.M. at a local theater. The ad promises genuine humor with Chaplin’s classic style and a bigger show, plus a front furnished room listing at 134 Hawt Congress Street.
In Cotton and Wool, quantities are offered at all price points from 69 cents to six dollars. Buy now to take advantage of the large assortment and immediate availability.
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