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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues boosting a town through visible improvements such as paved streets water works parks and solid institutions to attract attention from outsiders. It notes the importance of also collecting taxes and civic images while referencing state inheritance tax efforts and editorial reflections from major papers.
Erie Cambridge line projects advance with a two mile cutoff to Erie and a new suspension bridge over French Creek. The trolley company estimates a $30,000 cost for grading, abutments, and a steel two span bridge, linking Venango and Venango sluos areas as part of the Cambridge Springs to Styerting route.
Jamestown August 26 George H McAvoy 40 traveling man from New Kensington fell from a third story window at Hotel Pred erick Just after midnight striking Taylor street pavement. He died at Jones General Hospital within hours. McAvoy, preparing to retire, sat on the window ledge and lost his balance. Officers and coroner investigated. he was unconscious before removal. He left a wife and five children in New Kensington and Conneaut Lake.
Erie August 27 editor and publisher of the Union City Times was elected county Democratic chairman by a 35 to 32 vote over Morris Shaffer. The long convention ended in handshakes and congratulations. The new chair, A Lair of Brie, was elected secretary. Fys Barber of Witersy Iford was named treasurer. The veteran editor has previously guided campaigns and served as national delegate, with plans to outline his campaign strategy after consulting the party.
Trustees of the Centenary society of Allegheny College convened at Chesnut street offices to review a year and a half old financial scandal. Report shows about $18,500 shortage remains despite securities held to cover losses. Efforts to raise the deficit within the year have failed, with the conference and church reliance continuing into the near future.
Local notes indicate a Lyric Tonight event in Detroit featuring Charles wapom and Torment of Rivers sie Puck with additional acts. Four fine dramas accompany by Ble HOLS cents and Dio Tubina in a varied program.
Warren August 27 The Sibley conspiracy trial may not begin this term due to Mr Sibleys grave illness hindering travel to Warren Attorneys report no opening date as witnesses are subpoenaed The Labor Day September session will feature the Pirfe hurler case from Sheffield with District Attorney aiming to move it first if Andrews request is denied George B Munn represents the Pine brothers and predicts an acquittal
Warren police report Madden's Cafe on Hickory Street burglarized in the early hours. Four flat bottles of whiskey and about $50 in bills were taken, with a safe nearby containing roughly $14,000 in currency. a $40 shortfall suggests additional theft. Reynolds and a portion of whiskey recovered. suspects tied to local brewing figures.
Cochran ton August 27 Saturday morning a disastrous fire confined to one building thanks to quick work of firemen. The blaze damaged the Luchie store owned by O A Peter, nearly destroying stock and building with total damage around $11,000. Fire likely started from a gas heater before being detected.
The Alden Ragon Coal Company has moved to a new office in the Dillding next to the Phoenix Hotel on Main Street. An exhibit of coal hand products is shown in a large front window, attracting attention as a fine display of items.
A gas explosion yesterday morning wrecked and burned a two story building in Mount Jewett, injuring Mrs Johnson and damaging several others. The blast caused fear as guns shattered and a fire broke out, believed to be from gas accumulation in the Johnson family cellar. Mrs Johnson suffered a collarbone fracture and cuts but is expected to recover, barring internal injuries.
Founnaville Pa August 27 the annual session of the Conference of the United Brethren in Christ will convene in the new U B Church at Youngsville on Tuesday August 20 and run to Monday September 8. Bishop W M Hell of California will preside. Bishop Bell praised for sympathy and firmness. On Wednesday evening Inbo will deliver his lecture on American Portis. This gathering will attract many from other towns.
Osanion Carrier family held a reunion in Columbus Pennsylvania on a Wednesday in August. About sixty people attended and enjoyed the social event at the Zoological site. A fine dinner was served and a short program followed. Officers for the coming year were elected. The reunion will be held again at the Park next year.
A $100 reward was posted for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who poisoned the dog owned by Glaze Sittin ger G. W. Bulfinger HH. B. Whittleney, offering cash for information leading to a conviction.
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