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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
2
City council endorses immediate purchase of a modern combination chemical and hose wagon. Report from the special committee argues motorized fire apparatus is practical, lighter than 10,000 pounds, and safer on hills and bad roads. Council action follows thorough investigation and joint session briefing.
A fragmented note argues motor driven apparatus offer long term savings despite higher initial cost. It claims lower upkeep and running costs offset the extra investment and suggests financing plans to avoid cash buildup. It urges timely adoption and hiring if needed.
The Department at Washington requests a detailed four ten year data set for a new federal building in Gorey. It covers net revenues, room needs, box and equipment layout, employee counts, and materials data. Rogers & Co have finished blueprints and sent them to Washington. immediate government action is indicated.
Charles Myers, monument agent for Nixon Bros of Westfield, reports strong sales in Corry and surrounding towns over the past two years. He carries a large display of samples and GC priced to please, with prompt service and home visits available via 2 cent stamp or postal card.
We sincerely thank friends for sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. Grateful to the superintendent and nurses of Coty Hospital for their many kind deeds during our recent bereavement. Kya F Winger and family express heartfelt thanks.
Revered S E Winger born 1851 in President Pa was a German descended minister who joined the Erie Conference in 1872 at age 21. He served charges across Mondville New Castle Franklin Jamestown and Erie districts then pastored in Helen and Butte Mont. Survived by wife eight children four brothers and one sister. Services at First M B Church Corry with clergy from Trinity City Meadville and others. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
A severe blizzard hit the city during the night bringing heavy snowfall and drifting winds. Wires were down, a large window shattered at a Congress Street residence, and Mrs Patterson was away in Chicago. The storm forced school closures and postponed Washington’s birthday programs as winds reached near zero and temperatures plummeted.
The Erie Dispatch reports a party will depart Moorheadville to locate Warl Band's aeroplane five miles offshore on the lake. Sandt expects to reboard the machine after its recovery, aided by sleds and men, despite recent mist and wind delayed pursuit. Sandt suffers bruises from a prior lake crash but aims to join the expedition.
The Titusville Herald reports that all but one man charged with violating game laws by selling grouse or using ferrets appeared before Alderman R A Korn and the Magistrate. They pled guilty. fines ranged from 25 to 100. Delos Howry Angell alone faced a separate hearing. Other arrests followed at Centerville, Cherry Tree and East Titusville by state officers.
Owing to lack of paying patrons, Manager Parker cancels all bookings for Library Theater after March 4. He cites earlier missteps and declines to continue the program, with only the advertised date kept. The decision follows last night’s small turnout and unprofitable run, leaving the theater without future engagements.
A lively musical comedy, Alma, Where Do You Live, delighted Corry patrons on the first day of Lent despite bad weather. Nina Collins led in the title role with strong supporting work from Marie Annis and George M. Boxtes while Valli Friend and LePench earned praise for their performances. The audience lauded the show as the finest comic entertainment this season at the Library Theater.
The Elmira Star Gazette compliments Mia Mayme Glass Robinson and her son Richard who starred in a Majestic Theater musical sketch titled A Boy A Girl and 8 Bit of Music. Jane Richards and Richard Clark received praise for performances. The Robinsons are now in the W aited Hooking Circuit and currently set for a week at Oswego New York.
At a Feb 11 meeting of the Erie car show directors Just Hight announced no space would be allotted to Gut sidé dealers. Elaborate preparations are underway to ensure a great show. The Moose band will perform during afternoon and evening sessions. Other minor matters were settled. old newspapers for sale at the Journal Office.
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