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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
4
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Weather bulletin notes increasing crowds with a talk of snow tonight. Expect colder temperatures on Thursday with southerly winds shifting to northwesterly.
A decades old Pennsylvania capitol graft case resurfaces as prosecutors disclose partial returns. Five men were convicted. two in prison, two dead, one appealing. About 1.3 million recovered of 5 million stolen. Calls persist for accountability of higher figures and broader exposure. The same party remains in power amid cries for reform.
Marlon Huntley eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Huntley of Union City died after a brief illness from spinal meningitis. She was in school Wednesday in apparent good health. Private funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev H B Potter.
Harrisburg January 10 sy levied actions end with payment of 1.3 million to the state and surrender of about 200 thousand by defendants. The state abandons further action against most defendants except Joseph M Huston whose appeal remains in Superior Court. Key figures include John H Sanderson and W Lo Matheus with former officials Willan B Snyder and E R Hardenburg named. The state says it recovered about 5 million and litigation cost totalled 107,004.
A six year old in Titusville was badly burned after playing with a stick in front of a stove. The infant sustained burns to the legs and lower abdomen while the mother was on the second floor. Doctors consider the chance of recovery fair. The incident occurred about 2:30 PM as the child ran up the stairs engulfed in flames.
Next Friday evening at the Armory the All Corry team meets Titusville in a basket ball double feature with a Corry vs Titusville girls game. Admission is 35 and 25 cents and includes a spectator masquerade following the games. The Stoller masquerade last month was a success and this week is expected to match it. The Corry girls and Titusville girls have been practicing with strong local interest centered on the event.
Mrs Bo Sanager Engle returned from Harrisburg where her husband faced bigamy and perjury charges. The man pleaded guilty to both. In 1904 a Bradford woman and a James Whgled of Obio wed at Limestone New York and stayed together until 1907 when he was sentenced to Western Penitentiary. Mrs Engle later remarried without divorce. now she seeks divorce proceedings.
J. J. Desmond was chosen president at the Citizens National Bank annual meeting succeeding the retiring B. L. Harlow. New officers include Tamon Le West as vice president, Gorge N. Harlow as cashier, H. W. Parker as assistant cashier, with directors Mil Barrow, G. U. Barlow, DsdL Bracke, Tag Uy Wowt J, J. Desmond, Wy de Loveland, I W. Parker and A. T. Barlow. The Journal notes three new directors due to recent deaths and readjustments, and praises Desmond as a banker and community leader.
A fire broke out in a city post office around 10:40 p.m. causing panic as crowds gathered at the scene. Clerk George McKelvey secured records and papers, and firefighters fought flames spreading under the floor and through ceilings. Water and chemicals were used. mail was cleared from the office while crews cut access through damaged walls and ceilings on the third and second floors.
Fire severely damages the interior of the post office with repairs estimated between $2,000 and $2,000. Authorities suspect the blaze may have been set either intentionally or through carelessness by individuals seen on the second floor shortly before the alarm.
The annual Patrons Mutual Fire Association meeting was held Tuesday with all thirteen directors present. New board members from Crawford, Warren, Venango, Mercer, and Erle counties were listed, and former officers were reintroduced. Salaries remained fixed as last year.
The report describes a late potato harvest in the western county where farmers take advantage of the thaw to dig many potatoes. Bees were organized and neighbors joined to assist in harvest, helping farmers who failed to remove tubers in the fall and were forced to buy potato supplies.
Former Corvyite Dead Word reports the death of Gilbert Bordwell on December 24, 1910 at his Hayre home. He left a widow and was a prominent Gerry resident in early days, serving on the city council. He moved away years ago and had lived in Havre for some time.
The Warren banks held their annual election with no changes. New officers named for Warren National Bank include President FH Hertzel, Vice President d0 Crary, and directors such as William D. Brown, Ralph W. Driggs, Chas Crary, Andrew Hertel, and Nelson Wheeler. The Warren National Bank featured a list of bankers and several local figures among its directors.
The next New York World issue promotes a free song titled On the Old Seasow with every copy. Gus Edwards wrote the mule and Ed Gardner contributed the words. The paper claims the song has boosted Gus Edwards’s No. 1 fame and urges readers to collect the weekly Sunday World songs.
The body of Mira Milzabeth Clatfuy, 75, missing since December 12, was found yesterday buried in snow near Rens Rourchite. Police believe she wandered from home during a storm and perished while trying to seek shelter.
The Amal Meeks of the Gerry Fair and Driving Park Association will hold a stockholders meeting in the Common Council Chamber on Wednesday evening January 26 at eight o'clock. W. W. Morgaridge, Secretary.
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