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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
2
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In Marrinburg on July 22 Assistant Deputy Attorney General Hargest answered questions for State Superintendent Schattner on school tax collection. The decision allows seven fourth class districts to keep the same tax collector if properly qualified, and permits appointment of a noncollector only under specific code provisions. The bond and timing for tax duplicates are specified, while other officials are named in a corruption roundup including Frank Franklin and William Pangolly, with defense cross exams and handwriting analyses continuing in court.
A July 22 fire nearly destroyed the Loh Cabin known as Loz Cabin on Stone Hill in Warren. The log structure served as a political campaign site during past elections and housed memories tied to figures like Mareson and Governor Stone. Once a memory reviver for locals, the charred remains note its seating capacity of about 200.
Erie July 21 report notes driver changes at the Erie trotting meet. Descriptions cover horses racing in 2:20 trot and 2:14 trot purses of 400 dollars, with Wilkes and Mitchell winning, while drivers Manley and White swap mounts and results show Doss K and Pentor winning pace events.
Loretta Weaks three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hdyward Weaks of this area was found dead in bed Thursday morning July 23. No cause is stated as she played with other children in the afternoon prior to death.
Fragmentary OCR text references a theft case involving a person named Nya Suen and a stone related incident. The readable portions imply a criminal matter with names and actions, but details remain unclear. Further readable context would clarify parties, location, and outcome.
Maurice Costello headlines a Vitograph program at the Amus theater with companion Hunney and two other acts. Early show timed for Como seating, delivering comedy and film entertainment.
Special to the Journal Union City reports that Chas Blakeslee proprietor of the Commercial Motel died by taking laudanum in a family trouble case yesterday afternoon around 1 pm. He was found later and doctor efforts aided his condition but he worsened and died about 8 pm. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with burial in Spartansburg.
Patrick Kane a well known Union City resident died suddenly at about 7 last evening. He was forty, leaving a widow and three children. A sturdy worker by trade, he had been employed at the Standard Chair factory. Survived also by his brother John Francis of Corry. Burial arrangements to be announced.
The Litchfield Enquirer announces editor James Woodriff is traveling to Detroit for a naval printing convention and will delegate operations to fellow editors until August 1. The paper warns readers to stand by and promises not to insult readers or cause trouble, while the editor communicates a defiant, dramatic farewell.
A cryptic note describes famed gamblers and their lineages across regions including Rhone Africa and China. It mentions Spin Jirdy and a descendant, with bets tied to shells and dice as a core element of their fortune and fate.
Harrisburg May 21 Papers filed announcing the incorporation of the Welch Company based in North East Pennsylvania with main offices there and ownership of real estate and franchises from the former Grape Products Co. of Westfield. Capital set at 800000 with directors B. Welch Paul T. Welch Edgar T. Welch G. Welch Lindsey and J. W. Weborn all of North East Westfield and others. The proclamation states transfer of legal title to Grape Juice assets to the Welch Grape Juice Co. of Westfield and a contract ensuring full plant control remains with the Welch Grape Juice Co. of Westfield. All directors are connected to the Welch Grape Juice Co. except Osborn.
Mrs Florence Goodwell, the woman who jumped from a moving passenger near her home, is reported to be somewhat improved at Emergency Hospital. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a potential emergency.
A message from Marelsbungs Judy and George W. Guthrie of Pillsburg outlines early campaign planning for the Democratic State Committee. Guthrie, at state headquarters, may name James L. Wakeslee as Secretary, while talks on restructuring the executive committee and selecting district chairmen proceed amid pending meetings and expected moves by Walter S. Aitter.
Miss Anna Burdick 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burdick of Friendship drowned in Chautauqua Lake near the Men’s Athletic Club while a quarter mile from shore. Max Burdick and J B Tissier overturned in a craft about 1990 feet from shore. Dr Clapp arrived but Miss Burdick was missing. She was a graduate of the primary high school and had served as supervisor of New Jersey schools and studied at the Chautauqua School of Arts and Grafts. She leaves brothers and a sister.
A Vitagraph double header screens tonight at the Anitist featuring Maurice Contesto as the hero. Admission is five cents. come early for best seating.
Fragmentary notice notes Te HeaKan Shannon pledges plentiful tea at a Chautauqua event, inviting public attendance and patron support to ensure beverage supply. The readable fragment hints at a community gathering with ample ice and tea provisions for attendees.
A.B. Messenger and Son Mave announce a new sampion for Fail and Winter to the International Tailoring Company of New York. The text mentions work aid, guarantees, and quality concerns, with garbled details about wages and can al quality standards.
The Lighting Company announces the new sew day current enabling electric flat irons toasters hot plates fans washing machines and vacuum cleaners at homes in Corry. They offer demonstrations or in home installation on trial to show convenience.
In stock split steel pulleys hangers belting shatting couplings cement plaster structural steel reinforcing steel wheelbarrows electric lamps wire locks switches furex tape batteries one engines concrete mixers listing shows broad hardware items available for purchase locally.
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