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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
A partially legible weekly column outlines sports and event updates. It mentions Tecate hogiews and Cougar Scouts with references to scheduling and timing. The text is fragmentary but indicates a weekly copy deadline and advertising notes for mass day.
Weather forecast notes snow worries today and Friday with retained cold and high westerly winds. Readable details show January dates and extended cold conditions for the area, highlighting potential travel disruption and ongoing wintry impact on normal activities.
A debated push proposes removing the Urie County Almshouse board of directors and placing the county house and farm under county commissioners. Proponents argue it would curb graft, cut costs, and simplify finances for an institution valued at 150000 to 200000 dollars serving over 200 inmates with annual taxpayer costs around 60000 dollars.
The piece contrasts local views on modern thought and religious belief. It notes the county commissioner’s office as a stabilizing force and discusses public opinion on art and science. It cites Myersburg Tererram and Lewisburg Saturday News on mixed tastes and social trends.
The Oregonian reports a potential 1.4 to 2.0 million dollar timber sale by SP Wheeler of Penmeyteanta, a red fir tract near Grand Routa, containing about 2 060 000 000 feet. Slatterly of Portland arranged the transaction, with confirmation unclear as to formal closing. The timber is headed for Portland markets to support local sawmills and waterfront manufacturing facilities.
A gas main explosion in Erie threw debris and manhole covers as high as 40 feet, startling residents from Clausseade to Cranberry. City Engineer Tivigis ordered an inquiry to determine if the blast stemmed from sewer gas or a leak in ether gas mains, with both Erie Gas Company and Pennsylvania Gas Company cited.
Mrs Frank Williams was called for her sister and family visits are noted. Veterans and locals are mentioned with names including Bert Blickmer, Ollie Duncombe, Clifford Williams, and others. Funeral services occurred January 2 with interment in Union Cemetery near Lipsville. Local church activities and teacher absence are briefly recorded.
A quirky program features three acts including comedian Axiaranteed Lungh and a motor car display. The evening promises welcome humor and entertainment as audiences gather for the late event.
January 1 report on Warren and Jamestown Street Railway Company plans to switch from alternating current to direct current traction. The move, costing about 100000, aims to eliminate substations and eliminate exterior power lines. New equipment will be installed on all cars, with up to eight new units likely and several new cars needed to meet demand.
Bell Telephone officials from mine and Pittsburg offices visited the city to plan extensive improvements in local service. The company will rent the Hull block on East Washington street to install a modern exchange with a new switchboard and workshop. The upgrade aims to be ready by early July.
In Dubois Pennsylvania January 4 a large crowd gathered at the newly created federal postal bank window opening at 9 o clock. John Donald Smith was first depositor, placing a credit of 1 for his son John Donald aged one. Depositors must be ten years or older to sign.
A bald robbery occurred yesterday morning at the home of David Roan in Titusville. Thieves entered through a rear window while the family was away, ransacked the house, and fled with over $140 from the trunk.
Constable McCutcheon of Pittsburgh’s First Ward secured a settlement of 5440 dollars and a 500 fine in the case against W. P. Harper tied to a game law violation. The lengthy pursuit spanned eight months with Harper linked to Tennessee and Pittburgh police actions. The case concludes a watchful legal chase tied to the state capitol statues project and related charges.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Corry Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office at 21 West Washington Street in Corry Pennsylvania on Friday January 27 1917 for the purpose of transacting business and any member may attend.
Members are notified of the annual meeting to be held Tuesday January 10 at 10 A.M. at the office in Garry for the selection of officers and recording of bualoen. Proposals from A. F. Olmstead, Peers Honth and Bao are listed.
All applicants for wholesale and retail liquor licenses must file applications with the clerk of courts on or before Saturday, January 14. Up to today 80 applications had been received with signatures and bonds. further details must be examined and the clerk would appreciate applicants not waiting until the last day.
A fire swept a building in Jamestown from the Pennsylvanian West company era, destroying the hotel and shop interiors. The blaze began early yesterday morning around 2 o clock, gutting the stock and contents. No injuries reported, but property damage is placed at over 50,000 dollars.
An old advertisement promotes Nero Tablets as a nerve restorer to ease nervous tension headaches and unrested mornings. It claims the tablets supplement blood and support overall health, urging immediate purchase through local druggists in Corry at 506 Pine? Street.
An old time advertisement promises $10 reward and $100 for cures using Hall's Catarrh Cure and other remedies. It alleges constitutional disease treatment and offers large bounties for proof of efficacy, naming CHENDY & CO of Toledo as the suppliers and urging readers to send for testimonials.
A sparse excerpt records a fragment of dialogue with phrases like you were the only person you prevented. A stern older woman asks Who was there while also noting the mockery of dinner talk. The text reads with archaic spelling and unclear attributions.
A recently public statement by Lashore regarding bartenders and others has been withdrawn. Mrs Tony Notte is linked to the matter in the sparse OCR fragment.
A brief notice indicates that certain attendees will not be present for an upcoming event. It notes restrictions on bringing items and mentions a precautionary stance on small personal belongings. The fragment references a location and some names, but details are unclear.
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