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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
2
Erie August 1 Aviator Harry Atwood landed at Fairview twelve miles west of Erie after a tough descent faced by strong winds. He planned a morning landing on Peach Street around 10 and noted he would display his aviation work if weather permits.
Jolly Travelers and C O railroad crowds gather for a day at Lake Col umbie. A 4 30 car voyage pulls toward the lake while a ball game and racing events are planned. mud dampens some activities as spectators and participants arrive.
Alisa Adora Pappa 41 died crossing tracks to Broadhead Worsted Mills when a runaway engine struck her. Gate failure and driver inattention cited. crossing has caused multiple deaths. Coroner's body taken to Bartridge morgue. Also reports the seventh annual Upton Cabarn reunion at Garland with 100 attendees and a ball game, electing officers and planning next year’s gathering.
Peter Lindberg, known as Peter One, is again in trouble for forgery. He allegedly forged two checks, one cashed by Morse Grocery for 1.25 and another by B. A. for 2.77, prompting police after the teller reported the fraud. Lindberg has a history of similar offenses and has avoided punishment prior.
August 19 Oil City reports a severe storm bringing high winds thunder and heavy rain. Trees lose branches roofs and shingles, the rail line near the river suffers gale force gusts, and a residence on Riverview Avenue is struck by the storm with homes and power disrupted. Local workers extinguished a fire caused by a fallen tree. Communities recount strong winds and widespread damage along the river.
Sherman hosts a joyous old homecoming with welcome bunting and heavy decor. Volunteers raise over 400 dollars from locals and groups while hundreds attend despite rain. Firemen, churches, and local companies parade, with meals, music from regional bands, and festivities in the opera house and town grounds. Tomorrow’s town picnic promises distinguished speakers and visitors from across the country.
A historic school law expands access to high school for students living in cities or townships without local options. It allows qualified pupils enrolled in home districts to attend the city high school with tuition, textbooks, and supplies covered by state policy.
Samiestons Ny August 18 Ward Allen slipped from a scaffold while plastering a Buffalo Street house. He cut an artery with a trowel, narrowly avoiding severe injury as he tumbled about 20 feet into a cellar. Emergency aid stopped the bleeding. no bones were broken.
A wounded person identified as Alien Wan was moved to a surgeon’s ward after eight bullets were taken in a raid. The incident occurred in a western locale and authorities reported the injuries as serious but non fatal, with no further details released.
Edwin Jambobson, son of Mr and Mrs Jobn Taeobaon of North Work Street, suffered a severe arm injury at the America Manufacturing plant in Falconer. A heavy plank fell from a saw while the whistle had just begun work, causing a deep gash in the hand and substantial blood loss before a physician arrived.
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