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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
2
A Britain of garbaged disposal notes how Minneapolis handles waste with minimal shoveling for workers, prompting questions about civic pride and cleanliness. The discussion compares cities and cites residents like Pearsons funding libraries and preachers facing temperance debates as broader social reflections.
Aug 25 in Kuikink. John Donovan, Rome Blackey, 8 years old, and Wilt Dugan alias Curly O Detjeb, years old, extradited to Buffalo on suspicion of involvement in the B B Crissey & Company bank robbery in South Dayton early Monday. Detectives say Dugan linked to Clark gang. Dugan captured with Donovan, then detained.
Warren Aug 26 It is semi officially announced that the Pennsylvania railroad system plans to buy the Jamestown Chautauqua and Lake Erie Railroad. The line would be refurbished and used as a terminus at Jamestown N Y for trains now operating between Olean City and Corry. The deal would affect passenger and freight earnings, shifting full rates to the Pennsylvania system and altering traffic patterns along the route to Chautauqua Lake points.
A new comedy The Traveling Salesman rides into the Library Theater titled The Traveling Salesman. Forbes' work promises hearty laughs from a plot about a drummer on the road and has drawn endorsements from Travelers and related associations.
Secretary of the Bond of Ted and the General Vihles Bouié Little reports no agreement to close the store at 200 olglock. A $100 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of the person who poisoned and murdered Monday August 28. The store and dog balongine related claim details remain unsettled with repeated efforts to observe the arrangement.
The Labor Day track meet features a prominent mile race led by Lynn Sturdevant, last year’s winner, with eleven others including Jamestown M C A entrant John Ike and Crescent Athletic Club riders Carl Ekean and Minner. Among locals, Mokena, Dougherty, Mempire, and Moran wear Kane Athlete Club colors, while Walter Lawson represents the IFL and Abel, Buffalo speed merchant, plans to compete. Motorcycle races draw 31 entrants with Dunkirk and Buffalo sending many, while legalistic hurdles loom over prize money with Harry McCray set to appear.
Seth Conover of Buffalo recovered a wagon load of merchandise stolen from a fast freight car at Summit Wednesday morning. Police followed the fresh trail to a small town near Corry and recovered the goods. no arrests yet, but evidence points to the criminals.
The eighth Cobb and Jewell reunion gathered about thirty members on Friday August 24 at Recreation Park. Officers elected for the next year were H H Jewell president Hyron Baten vice president Jewell secretary and treasurer. The program featured recitations and readings with a rainy day but a well spent gathering. The next reunion is planned for William Jewell's home on the third Saturday in August 1912.
Observers in the area expect a dramatic aerial display as Rex Smith pilots his 80 horsepower biplane at the Corey fair. The narrative recalls Paul Poole, age 21, celebrated for two bold flights in Washington in August 1917, including circling the Capitol and the Washington Monument in a 24 mile flight scene.
A list of services from First Baptist, First Presbyterian, St Paul Evangel, First Methodist, Christian Missionary Alliance, Emmanuel Episcopal, United Brethren, Congregational, and Salvation Army. Details include pastors, service times, Sunday school, and notes on vacation resumption and gatherings. Some entries mention special programs, evangelistic meetings, and Harvest Fellowship events.
A fragmentary note describes an intricate satire or lyric performance titled Marvelous George Washington and Mo Caroen. It hints at a polished show in Piatires with a highly elaborate Min yver style, suggesting a theatrical or musical pastiche tonight.
At Chautauqua County Fair the grape crop shows rapid coloring with varieties maturing. The Chautauqua and Mighe Grape Union plans early shipping of Bongards and other staple varieties next week. County officials report strong patronage at the rest room run by the county, with Louise Phillips guiding county organization activities.
A fragmented local notice outlines a Corry screening tour featuring historical depictions of George Washington and key scenes from early American life. It mentions a western set at King Mine and a reference to the film Madaro's Rebellion.
General Daniel F. Gleblex will depart Rochesur at 6 60 a m and reach Woufield by 4 40 p m central time where he will be met by Chas M Dowe and brought to Jamestown. He will be entertained by Mr and Mrs Dow and remain until Tuesday for the Ninth Cavalry reunion. Warren County Superintendent Kapp has completed the program for the Heweth annual convention of the Warren County Teachers Institute to be held at Library Theater and the Court House August 28 29 and September 1.
A corrupted OCR fragment lists various terms and numbers in a jumble. It appears to reference prices, items, and personal names in an unreadable sequence with no clear coherent event or context.
A compact fragment hints at a municipal or regulatory notice involving a commission and registration. The readable text presents names and phrases suggestive of a procedural update or official action, but specifics remain unclear from the OCR snippet.
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