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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
2
Due to demand for advertising the Journal expands to twelve pages today and likely most days through Christmas. The move entails extra labor and cost, but merchants seek to capitalize on the holiday trade. The Journal’s large circulation now exceeds 1800 copies in a town of under 7,000 population.
Oil excitement spreads as the Shaw farm near North East yields a new well prospect. West Virginia prospectors lease substantial acreage at high rates, promising 200 dollar payments per successful well drilled. The find places the area within a growing Pennsylvania oil field zone, drawing investor interest and regional attention.
A Kent railroad wreck seriously injures Carl Zubler a brakeman from this city. He was taken to Akron hospital after the rear end collision of two freight trains about a mile east of Kent. Additional crew members including fireman Perry and engineer McClockey were badly hurt with uncertain prognosis.
Coroner McIlroy and Undertaker Byer released no identity for the man found on the Lake Shore near Fronti Pa yesterday. Attempts to locate his sole relative failed. hotel staff reported a man with a slit pocket advertisement. Bartenders may aid next of kin search. a woman in Franklin provided a description but could not confirm. The note references the Chinese language as unwieldy and diligent.
City and common branches met in joint session and reorganized under new law with Alexander McInnes Jr elected president of the common branch. James J. Keefe chosen permanent chairman. W E Wilson reappointed clerk. valid motions settled on city solicitor powers and a one year extension with rebates.
The Municipal Club forms a basketball team from Stites Armory workers and locals. Iarl Crippen is elected captain, Glenn Kimball Wiles manager. Armory is leased for Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings for practice with a schedule to be announced.
Masons completed brick work except for a few courses on the east side as of Saturday. The balance was finished this morning and the building is now ready for the plumbers to set boilers and install the heating plant. Interior work can proceed regardless of weather. Annex expected ready for occupancy February first with good tenants sought.
John R Miles an employee of Raymond Mfg Co dies at Corry Hospital around seven Sunday morning after a brief illness. He worked at the Leader office earlier and recently for Raymond Mfg Co. He is survived by his wife Teayes three children his mother and two brothers Gerry and George both of the city. Funeral at residence 122 Wayne street Tuesday at 4 pm with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Born January 27 1871 in Wayne township.
The Salvation Army in Corry seeks donations for its annual free Christmas dinners and toy distributions for the needy. Captain Smith and coworkers will canvass homes to collect funds and gifts, with calls or cards if not reached. contributions of cash clothing shoes toys vegetables canned goods and groceries are welcome.
A quirky Baltimore American note wonders if Gabry will attend a party tonight. The writer jokes that Gabry may not come unless an undiscovered method to prevent him is found.
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