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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
2
Advertising rates are published for Lyrae Apruxrimsc and Tocat Norines with column spaces and cents per line. Rates include single series and multiple items, with deadlines and payment details set for morning by ten o'clock.
A fragmented communication from Poor Director J. O. Smith critiques county governance and calls for accountability at Clearfield’s institutions. Mentions pressure on the State Railroad Commission over rail facilities at Cressona and Ulysses, and notes speaker opinions on air travel plans between New York and Washington. Dialog cites Wilbur Wright and race to modern flight.
Advertisement for Ferrozone claiming to quick relief for nervous fatigue and low spirits. Promotes Borrowons as a strength maker and nerve aid. Boxes priced at 50 cents. sold by Thoman Downey TLO-T8 21.
A Saturday demonstration at Allegheny College leads to friction as girls and boys clash over whisker wearing. Students report women ban whiskers from Hulings Hall and classrooms while men defend the self expression.
This morning the ble heating boiler at the Corry Metal Furniture Co was fired up for the first time and will soon be ready for use. The kilns are to be built, the concrete floor will support heavier work, and the light second floor offices will be furnished in Mission style. The plant is being equipped up to date with conveniences for employees including lavatories, with a New York office opened and Mr J R Calkin overseeing arrangements.
A Journal notice offers 45 dollars for information leading to identifying two laborers seen near Washington Street early Sunday carrying two sacks of wheat and another bag, wheeling a barrow toward a junkyard. A witness says the pair acted oddly. she did not know them but linked the event to a December 1st or January 1st mail theft report.
Local board member J O Smith accuses the farm superintendent of mismanagement and overreach. He cites unspent crop care, costly purchases without majority approval, and delayed work, threatening a public probe to uncover improper conduct.
Mr Barnhart of Warren Garage Co announced that the Abbott Detroit Hull Dog would leave Warren for Corry. The vehicle had traveled about 26 000 miles with worn tires and damaged parts but remained in solid condition. It left the Phase Hotel for dinner then resumed service, heading to Cleveland as the next stage of its long journey.
A large consign ment of freight including woolens serge goods and satin ory walin valued around 1750 was stolen in transit on the Lake Shore between Erie and Cleveland. Detectives believe the freight may have been thrown off near Erie with several cases later found in Cleveland. Authorities warn potential buyers to beware and inquire about origin before purchasing to avoid stolen goods.
Meadville January report details the death of John McNamara after a tree fell on a farm near Bayt Mond Township. He suffered a broken hip and severe injuries, was treated at Spencer hospital, and died shortly after arrival. McNamara, 43, unmarried, was a well known driver and laborer, employed by Tumnor and Dunt of West Fairfield.
The Erie Fallroad plans to honor longtime engineers with personalized engines bearing their names and owned by the railroad. Alex Larkin of the Cleveland Youngstowns division, with four years service, received an engine last week for his spotless record and faultless service. Other divisions will select engineers with equally clean records to receive the recognition.
The largest audience ever gathered attended Laurant’s lecture and stage entertainment at Hitch School Auditorium. The refined, gentle performer impressed many as the event reached high marks of interest and financial success. Door receipts exceeded the prior year, with earnings above $0.
A garbled catalog of goods lists items such as a 26 cent article number calls and end of five wound pens to a first Cla de gallery and a Gent s Golf Watch Wal Jinam movement. It mentions a grand prize and a sale opening Friday in Antriday WA with a Brown, Pu rniohir at 28 Main street, though several words are unclear.
In Hadlaburg on January 17 Geo D Oliver was chosen by the state legislature for the United States Senate for a six year term receiving 147 votes in the house and 4 in the senate with a total of 181 votes. J Henry Cochran of Williamsport trailed with 66 votes. A Knox letter declined candidacy. Joint session to validate the vote set for tomorrow. Atlantic Liners notes: a modern liner requires 7 000 tons of coal to cross the Atlantic.
Funeral rites for Mrs C P Rogers Sr were held at the family home on North Center Street at 2 PM. Rev C J Woodward of the Presbyterian church officiated with scriptural readings and brief remarks on faith, followed by poems by Tennyson and Lytton. Pallbearers included G G Lindsey, Charles Bracken, F T Babbitt, F B Whitnony, W Ed Marah and W J Dawson. remains interred in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corry Fair and Driving Park Association will be held in the Common Council Chamber on Wednesday evening, January 26 at eight o'clock. W. Morguridge, 1010.
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