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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
2
Readable fragments describe pricing for a publication advertising. Affected items include per line rates and deadline by nine oclock. Mentions of entities like Wave Couche Scouta and Milalovane appear as garbled names.
Journal notes a Torsted show at Library Theater drawing approval from townsfolk while Youngstown’s police chief ordered stoppage of Monta Garlo Girls amid a debate over risqué exhibitions. Corry reports similar tensions as communities contend with limits on entertainment.
Spartansburg reports Leah Winans visiting earlier, Mr and Mrs HW Steele and Elinor Steele travel to Meadville to see relatives, Patchen and Frank return from Pitcairn area, Willis Baker and Emory Davis noted. Mrs Davis died after illness, services planned at her home with Rev H Potter. Ivy Embroidery Club to meet at Mrs Bert Wifanny home. Many residents visiting kin in Bear Lake Niobe and Meadville. Steve Hyperhart improving slowly after two weeks of sickness. Eva Browenlein of Youngstown visiting uncle AL Goldaten.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. Also thanks Home Protection Lodge for the Bowers. Special matinee at the Lyric on Saturday with three extra reels.
In a June session, Senator Henry A. Clark of Bele county received seven assignments across committees including judiciary, public roads, and appropriations. In the House, Milton W. Shreve chairs the judiciary committee and holds four other posts. Frank J. Datzel and H. Wilcox also received multiple assignments amid a broad slate of committee placements.
Meadville January 19 A woman named Mary Cross was instantly killed at Woust crossing on the Bessemer or Brie railroad when her wagon was struck by Train No. 6. The horse was uninjured. the wagon was reduced to splinters and scattered along the track. Mrs Cross, about 50, left Rockdale township to visit a neighbor and died before aid arrived. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Fire gutted second and third floors of the R G Koch company furniture dealers and undertakers store on Weal Hirst street at 12:30 PM injuring wares and logs. Loss estimated between 10000 and 12000 with smoke and water damage to contents. fire confined by three companies after prompt alarm by J P Lincox.
Anthony Wagner of Gladeron was arrested by Constable Hannon for refusing to send his thirteen year old daughter to school. He appeared before the Justice of the Peace at Gladerun, fined $2 and costs, and jailed to serve the fine after refusing to pay.
An old advertisement touts a corn wax treatment priced at ten cents to cure corns and warts. It claims the product from Thomas Downey can smooth callouses and foot lumps, urging buyers to use Putnam’s Painless Corn Wax at 25 cents.
Corry Business Men's Exchange held a large meeting to nominate officers for the coming year. James P. Drown faced a move to shelve him in favor of W. W. Morgaridge, with Drown praised for his prior service as secretary while Morgaridge secured the vice presidency and other officers were chosen. The gathering also approved resolutions, entertainment plans, and a trolley-line fundraising survey, noting the meeting as one of the largest in years.
Police nabbed a young man identified as Artora after a theft from employer S Newton of clothing three watches and a revolver. The suspect, boarded with the Newton family, was found on Main Street by Patrolman Spencer and confessed. Bail was set and he was taken to Warren county borough by Constable John Hammond.
In Toowlds Jinn 18 the court house heard a talk by Cowan D Collins Nebraska timberman and owner of the Sheffield and Tionesta railway proposing extending his line from Nebraska to Plonesta. A committee was formed to meet Collins and study route and conditions, aiming to advance construction amid favorable sentiment.
Meadville January 18 a 10 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Tracey Rosa, was killed on Pine Street near the Wile railroad. He had just delivered papers for the Meadville Republican and stopped to let a freight train pass. He was run over by a caboose, both legs severed, and died shortly after. He leaves parents two sisters and two brothers in poor circumstances.
Erie date fixed for consecration in Scranton at St Luke's Church. Bishop elect Dr Rogers Israel will be consecrated with Dan iel S Tuttle of Missouri presiding. Delegates from the Holocaus church will attend as dignitaries anticipated for the ceremony.
Franklin January 18 went Stanford, with a lengthy penitentiary record, arrested yesterday for stealing a horse owned by I C Gling at the water pump station. He waived a preliminary hearing before Alderman Henderson, was held in $5,000 bail, and to be sent to jail at Meadville.
Hele Pa Jan 18 Senator Henry A Clark will introduce a bill in the current session to place the burden of capital punishment on the commonwealth. He argues that Northwestern Pennsylvania leaders favor a change from the present law and cites the Hover case as proof that such change is desired.
A meeting of Corry Business Men's Exchange unanimously adopted resolutions praising Mr T A Roberts for his service as Pennsylvania Railway agent in Corry. They commend his conduct and wish him success in his new, more responsible position in Aris City.
In a fragmentary note, F. L. Weeks, G. Gurtls, Com, J. P, Drown discuss forthcoming meetings with business leaders in the community. The text hints at plans to meet in buulneds and other venues to discuss local matters.
Members in Carry or nearby who have not identified themselves should send their names to Secretary Mrs Arthur LaPorte on Church Street or to Mrs Hattie Howittes at 220 East Street. Corry Chapter plans to qualify for nine chapters to be built in Carry for the league.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corry Mair and Driving Park Association will convene in the Common Council Chamber on Wednesday evening January 31st at eight o'clock. W. W. Morgan, Secretary.
Promotion at Sterns showcases five grand prize items including a Ladies Diamond Ring, Gont's Gold Watch, and matching wool sweaters for girls and boys. The sale opens Friday morning at 1 WW, with details listed by A. Steen, Warnisher, 28 Main Street.
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