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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
2
Historical notice discusses skepticism about the states school code. It questions teacher pay and attendance penalties, arguing a five percent late fee and nonattendance rules may be unfair. The piece laments drafting errors and economic impact on merchants and workers, citing broad social costs.
Twelve year old Crodey, son of Lake Blure Agent McCriden, sustained a deep head wound when diving into shallow water at the mill dam yesterday. Companions carried him to Dr. Rood, who said saving a bit more depth would have fractured his skull.
A baby girl was found abandoned on a doorstep at six Absendle Archid between nine and ten o clock in the evening. Mr and Mrs Grants were notified and the matter led to a police investigation with Str Crane and Pothoren Bergdall assigned to pursue further inquiries.
Erie alderman Erle M A Aldermain Taylor Tole of the Fifth Ward was held to appear before a United States grand jury meeting in the city. The hearing, before US Commissioner Frank Grant, concerned a pension claim and travel to Pittsburg to prosecute. Bonds were set, and if found guilty, penalties could include fines and imprisonment.
The Erie swimming meet attracts a full entry of fast swimmers as H Cogswell refines details for a likely successful event. Public info on the Erie races relies on newspapers. management earns praise for strong advertising and aims to inform the public about entrants and outcomes.
A house north of Yh ClY burned this afternoon during a thunderstorm. Occupant Flohard O'ttrien said most household furniture on the first floor was destroyed by fire, with second floor ruined. insurance details could not be confirmed. A separate house near Durkeyville was struck by lightning and burned, owner unknown.
A straying automobile struck an 84 year old man near Westfield early in the morning. The driver signaled for the motorman to stop, believing the danger passed, but the car hit the old man. The crash was ruled an accident and the body was taken to Crandall & Gar Center for processing. The incident was handled by Cordner Ostoui of Mrocton, who arrived shortly after and noted the fatality.
An official estimate places the Andrews murder trial costs in Warren County at about 12 000 to 15 000 dollars so far. Expenses include county commissioners fees grand jury trav erse jury salaries for the pall attorney Cochran detective Aganey and other incidentals such as telegraph and telephone services and room costs.
The Corty Hedon Hoard school board held its regular monthly meeting. The board instructed the repair committee to cement the remaining High School basement floor and fit up a Domestic Science room. Attendance incentives for the county teachers institute were discussed with a daily rate of $3 and a $1 per day deduction for absence. Delinquent taxes and a five percent penalty to be added after October were reviewed to ensure collection.
A man described as a jealous youth shot a woman, then fled the house amid a struggle. The injured woman, Mrs Bolkey, is hospitalized in a serious condition. A male companion reportedly with her at the time remains at large, described as a traveling salesman for an Erie firm. The suspect, identified as Arnold, handed himself to authorities. further details and names are being withheld pending investigation.
National Army Day events are planned in Chaubqua County with veterans and others attending. President Geo B Vincent will deliver the National Army Day address. Prof Mroderick Stier of Chicago University will lecture on Mexico, Prescott, and The Fair God with notes on Aztec culture and Spanish conquest.
A fragmented notice advertises a mid summer sale on clothing and wearables with unusually low prices. It promises fresh stock and fall shipments soon, urging thrifty buyers to act quickly to large discounts and room for new merchandise.
Sam Jacobson & Co reports a $10 reward from the State Police for the return of a Peerless cycle taken from N Center Street basement location. Meeting scheduled with State Police Salk to discuss recovery. all leads leading to the conviction of the thief will be rewarded. By order of Captain G W Patterson.
The Lighting Company announces day current now inaugurated making home use easy and offers on trial installation. In stock items include split steel pulleys hangers belting shafting couplings cement plaster structural steel reinforcing steel wheelbarrows electric lamps wire locks switches fuses tape batteries grain engines concrete mixers and more.
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