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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
2
The letter criticizes replacing judges with escine boards, suggesting county commissioners along with three governor appointed men would run the work. It attacks a proposed salary bill of 7500 for three appointees who would work little and push party interests, calling for action on South Street and Center Street projects and urging council action this year.
In a forenoon opinion Judge Criswell rules that an agent collecting orders by sample cannot be forced to pay a transient retail dealer license fee. The case of W. W. Baty against Mayor B. H. Carnahan of Oil City decides the mayor must issue the license type sought. The ruling says the mayor cannot preemptively deny licenses beyond the specified permit.
A fire at the Shreve Hay Company hay plant in Union City destroyed hay worth 700 dollars and damaged the building and machinery estimated at 4600 dollars. The blaze, found in a load of hay near the railroad, origin remains unknown. None of the hay was insured though the building, owned by Minnie Mertle P. Shreve, was partly covered by insurance.
An inquest into Willan Digan's death found he was electrocuted by a live wire at Sassafras and Fifteenth Streets. The verdict cited abandoned, improperly cut wires from Mutual Telephone and County Electric Co. as the cause, faulting workers for lax handling and indicating removal of the dangerous guy wire would have prevented the fatal shock on April 22, 1901, between 1 and 2 PM.
Salamanca Water and Light Commission advances long term water supply by planting trees north of Evigno. Work began in late fall with 12 000 saplings planted on the hillside, now two years old. Most trees are white pine, Scotch pine, and Norway spruce. Four thousand planted this spring with 8,000 more en route from the Adirondacks.
The funeral for Mrs. M. J. Cole took place Monday afternoon at 2:40 at her daughter's residence 708 W Main with Rev J R Rankin of the Methodist church officiating and Miss May Howard and Mr George Thomas Bane singing. Floral tokens were numerous and beautiful. Pallbearers were Mark Coyle Nevin R Dickson and H M Rosa. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
An elk antler rack in near perfect condition was found Sunday near Cattartugia Creek by an Indian who uncovered it in the wind of the creole. The finder gave the bones to John Baird, proprietor of the hotel, who now possesses them. The bones are believed to date back a couple of hundred years in the district.
An unclear OCR fragment references Ina Pinch and Allen s Foot Ease with mentions of ingredients and usage. The text is garbled, suggesting a medicinal or cosmetic product note with warnings and possible age restrictions.
Fragmentary notice appears to warn of charges or penalties if a trade is not undertaken, mentioning a person or business named Sheely and a reference to loan or money terms. The readable fragment offers little clear context or date.
The Corry Authors Club held a banquet at Morris Howstes home on Frederick Street celebrating Shakespeare's birthday and the season's end. Mrs Tooke, Miss Wixht, and Mr Claude Rhodes aided. Mrs Whittlesey served as toastmistress. There were toasts on Current Events, Women Suffrage, and Our Globe. Eugene Burlingame won both literary prizes. A bouquet and Chaytana Sahite were presented to Mrs Drake. the club affirmed fraternity and future achievements.
Apr 24 Cutting New York reports Orrin Bemis has moved onto the Raymond place vacated by John Lammers. Farmers plow and sow, with some already planting potatoes. Fred Rouse repairs the Creamery to operate. Patehin travels to Crwel Tudky to buy four horses. W P Mooratt transports goods from Carter Hill to Corry. Mrs Albert Moore and daughter Mrs 0 W Bemis visit briefly.
Dr Padoll, an eye specialist and optometrist, offers services every Friday at the Bt Jamex Hotel Corry. He provides lens fitting and Bhoron mounting adjustments, with permanent office at 420 Holland Street.
A Vitograph program presents a comedy and western photoplay program titled Three pictures, five contas at Amuses Tonight venue.
Herbert B. Linscott, born in Corry, now in San Antonio, earns promotion from St Anthony Hotel to manager of the San Antonio Country Club with a salary of 150 dollars a month. The letter describes his success, the club facilities, Fort Sam Houston nearby, and his friends in Corry sending Christmas cards and greetings from Texas.
In Wattsburg on April 24 1912 J B Hubbell long sick from appendicitis remains in danger Ross Phelps suffers his fifth attack and is rushed to the hospital where he is operated on Sunday evening. both reportedly doing as well as could be expected The Wattburg Motel and livery stable reopen with Jamie Leyley running the hotel and Vet Tennisa in charge of the stable Patrons are urged to support the re openings amid extended illness and uncertainty
A reward is offered for information on the whereabouts of John Dolan of Corry who has been missing for some time. Anyone with knowledge of his location should notify Information Desk at the Journal in Corry, Pa. 1m 20.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and the beautiful floral offerings after the death of our mother. Mrs Will Brow and Pamity apologize for any wording gaps and express gratitude for support.
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