This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
2
Odd jumble of pricing terms for classifieds and mail matter. The column lists advertising rates per line, weekly costs, and copy deadlines, with scattered mispellings and garbled phrases. It signals a local news page item guiding novices and advertisers to submit copy by morning deadlines for insertion.
A garbled Corry area clipping mentions a murder accusation against Grace Voght and questions surrounding sensational reporting. It also notes 100,000,000 gallons of whiskey in bonded warehouses and local business events, including a Carry Thisiness Men's Exchange meeting seeking James P. Crown as secretary.
Mrs Chad Haag suffered severe burns at her home on French Street while removing a kettle of hot water from the stove. Her clothing caught fire and flames enveloped her. witnesses extinguished the fire before emergency crews arrived. She is in critical condition at St. Withouts Hospital with slim chances of recovery.
Jan 44 Gronnaburg reports the county controller's audit of Sheriff John M. Shields' accounts shows a claim against the sheriff for 1¢ 757,000 related to furnishing guards for coal companies during strikes. The audit urges refund of 55,000 dollars to the county.
Jamestown, Jan 31. P J Laughlin of Randolph vanished after leaving a livery stable on Race Alley June 21. Police search the Chadakoin River belt for his body, believing he drowned after leaving the stable rear door. Laughlin, 45, left with a tie and was last seen in the evening. He leaves a wife and two children. brother-in-law of John J Toutley of Warren. In another case, Emil Amann was found dead in a reservoir pool near the city. a pistol found with him ties to J M Andrews and the Warren Water Co. coroner’s inquest ruled murder. testimony traced the pistol’s movements and a telephony dispute. Further Pinkerton work continues with new leads but no public results yet.
A report from the national health board shows typhoid spreading in Erse City with 2% monthly deaths and 89 patients in Hamel Hospital including 20 typhoid viglings and 48 critical cases. St Vincent's Hospital lists 120 patients with 11 typhoid cases and one critical condition. Weather notes predict a milder February and an Indian Summer unlikely, per Canundatena weather tipster.
News of Miss Anna Chelton, recovering from a right leg amputation at City Hospital on January 24, brings cautious optimism. Despite long illness and reduced mobility, attendants report steady progress, though recovery remains slow due to her prior health issues and significant body size. Privacy is maintained, and dedicated care by nurses and staff helps her endure the demanding nursing workload.
Corry House Repair Co advertises extensive repair work including all kinds of repairs on short notice. Shop located behind the Library Theater in central Illoy. Charges described as reasonable.
Jamestown Journal notes the 100th birthday of Outrye of Clymer at his son Charles’s home in Mark’s Corners on January 25. Born June 26, 181, in Milekovis Brandenburg, he moved to French Creek in 1861, bought a farm, and enjoyed cooking and fishing. He served in the Civil War, leaving behind a long line of descendants and praised by grandchildren for his crafts.
An Erie woman leapt into the bay at the south entrance to the harbor after threats of ongoing disputes with her husband. Two passersby pulled her from the water and she was taken to Hamot Hospital in critical condition. Police report she had been seeking alimony and hospital bills were being arranged. she left a note and attempted suicide with carbolic acid.
The Health Board orders the Erie Railroad Company to repair and improve a deteriorating depot. A twenty day notice period is given to address the unsafe conditions. If no action occurs, authorities will pursue stronger powers to compel abatement and renovation or replacement with a modern depot.
Petitions circulate in Franklin and sent to Harrisburg urging repeal of the law prohibiting persons under 21 from frequenting poolrooms and bowling alleys in Crawford and Venango counties. A 1908 general law allowed 18 plus access, but Crawford and Venango were not covered. Local officials report past violations settled with fines. no strong opposition expected.
The Jamestown five, one of the city's best lineups, meets the well regarded All-Corry team from the YMCA at the Armory. The game starts sharp at 7:30 PM and is expected to draw a large crowd as Corry has shown strong play this year. Jamestown’s top five will face a crack Jamestown selection in a fast paced contest.
The article notes a price of four conto a pound for fresh water fish, mentions duties on fish and their limited impact, and states that about 90 percent of all fish caught in Canada are shipped to the United States due to a prevent measure.
Detective Sergeant George Harrison travelled to Kane Pennsylvania with a warrant for Calvin Sligle charged with abduction. The complainant, Clara Chamberlain of Cowden Pinus, alleges the defendant enticed her daughter Hitley from home with promise of marriage. she was 17. Sligle reportedly married in Kane. arrest planned upon return to Jamestown without requisition.
Managers of fall companies say the reciprocity treaty will have little or no effect on the fish industry. Casa Fish Company president T. Case notes the trade remains steady with Canada as per industry reports.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.