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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
2
Erie Pa June 11 A reported Erie girl missing after a heavy snowstorm remains unfound. School officials expected her to take charge at a local school but no trace or vehicle location has appeared. Search parties comb the area while reporters await further information.
Corry merchants face a busy period with rising costs and inventory changes. Holiday trade online affected by severe winter weather prompts reorganizing businesses and increased advertising efforts as stores prepare for the new year.
Vanity Fair Vitagraph four reels at the Lyre praised as grandest picture play ever staged. The review lauds costume and scene effects unmatched on Wereon with witty lines and a lively gallery of characters.
The choir of St Thomas Church presents a Friday program featuring a three act drama titled Arrah Na Pogue. Performances are set for afternoon and evening with children part of the cast.
The State Board of Public Education authorized a year long probe to classify institutions receiving about ten million dollars annually. Prof J George Becht will lead the review of educational work and funding, promising potential sensational developments in various districts. The board also barred actual directors from buying or selling school materials to their boards.
George Kelley was taken into custody in Oil City on the charge of attempting to obtain nine hundred dollars by deception. He claimed to be a Charlottetown resident and tried to secure funds by promising medical treatment after falsely alleging a stomach trouble and a cure.
State health department officials say Olean reports of public school exclusion for antivaccination refusals have not alarmed Albany. Officials note citizens are choosing vaccination and support has shifted, with opponents converting amid fresh vaccination efforts.
Representative Speer prepared a bill to erect a public building at Franklin at a cost not exceeding 150000 dollars, with 25000 dollars allowed for the purchase of a site. The measure aims to provide a new civic structure funded through authorized expenditure.
Jamestown authorities under Chief Prank A. Johnson halt a new candy card gambling fad. Stores and saloons faced targeted enforcement as red poster cards, used to select prizes, were found in many venues. Propri etors promised compliance while players faced uncertain risks in this growing pastime.
J Wells Lee, linked to a land promoter F Wells Tse, is arrested in Maywood charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Reports say he wrote several checks on Maywood banks with no funds as part of a broader alleged scam. Local residents in BM City seek restitution with the case unfolding in Chicago daily papers.
Fire at 1 o'clock this morning destroyed the hotel at Clee Creek, standing 75 to 80 years. Owned by Mrs. W. Mather and occupied by Anderson Brothers with a large stock of groceries. Goods were moved from nearby stores but the grocery building was saved. the Methodist church narrowly avoided fire after catching twice.
Tellers of Brie tn installing a fine new pipe organ in St Elizabeths Church on West Pleasant Street this week and the work will be completed today. Next Wednesday the Lyric will host a benefit concert for the church with Heiress tickets sold to fund the organ. Proceeds go entirely toward paying for the organ.
The Corry Bar and Driving Park Association will hold its annual meeting at the Common Council House in Corry Pa on Wednesday evening January 31st 191% at 8 oclock. Three directors will be elected for four years and a vacancy caused by resignation will be filled. All members are asked to attend. W W Morgaridge Secretary.
In Meadville Pennsylvania on Tuesday a pocketbook containing a twenty dollar gold piece and checks was stolen from Mr Fleming at a Union station seat by two youths who returned it later with the conductor. The next day the owner recovered the book and the thieves had fled.
A group including Ray, Donumare, Jorge McLaughtin, and others proposed forming a harmony oriented association at a garage meeting. They aim to involve dealers not represented at the Project dial report. The show is planned for January 27 to February 17 with an exhibition in Arlickle street hall and 18th and State streets venue.
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