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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1911
Page
2
A fragmentary advertisement copy notes a receipt and mentions inflation or pricing hints with unclear terms. The readable bits show a brief reference to an offer or note about a discount, but most details are garbled and unreadable.
An exchange remarks hut reveals that frogs and pads are among the greatest fly waters in the world. It notes that frogs, while busy daily, do not object to performing nightly flying concerts as part of their routine.
A violent wind sweep yesterday afternoon tore through the city causing extensive damage. The Save Jacobean Store entrance collapsed, a prominent dentist's office suffered severe destruction, and multiple streets reported broken trees and downed power lines. Residents describe widespread debris and shock as repairs begin and authorities assess the scene.
A fragmentary notice describes Warren Esks acquiring a home as a monolith to the Bills. Details mention a three story building on Center and Main Street, modeled after a Whistler era lodge, with a main auditorium and hospitality space. A secretary correspondence mentions dues and an arrangement involving kod and silver.
In Erie the trial of Gilbert Perkins of Philadelphia and Charles Krakin of Pittsburgh for sending threatening letters to the Strong family proceeds. Franklin, Perkins' manager, testified denying authorship while prosecutors seek to show a conspiracy involving Dempsey and others and that letters were planted on Perkins during arrest. Authorities outline planned actions and possible links to the Scott family homicide probe.
Corry man announces plans to completely remodel the former Old Happy theater and convert it into a motion picture house. The new owners expect a mid August opening with shows running Monday through Saturday and a varied schedule featuring multiple film options.
Franks Hawkins County tale details a Black Hand letter campaign tied to a Franklin case. Meanwhile Warren a 12 year old boy, Laverne Waller, fell from a bridge pier during a Saturday outing. He was saved by bystanders and transported to hospital with injuries not life threatening.
Four men were sentenced by Judge Benson after pleading guilty to various crimes at the county court. Among the defendants were Mahoney and Mathers, with terms ranging from one year to several years in the penitentiary and related penalties. The report notes added sentences for lesser offenses and mentions other inmates and transfers within the penal system.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a war drama titled The Little Batcher of 04 with scattered phrases about objects and names. The text is unclear and fragmented, mentioning Objection Overruled and various nonsensical terms. No coherent plot or facts can be established from the readable portions.
A northwest storm battered Erie causing ships to seek shelter along the coast while lake traffic halted and telegraph and telephone wires were toppled. Power lines and poles were damaged, with crews counting the impact on local residences as streets faced flooding and outages.
The State Fish and Game Department plans to take legal action against three men of Famestown for dynamiting Nal in Conowingo Creek. Offenders A. Wileknon, Hart Hore, and Albert Johnson were arrested April 20 and faced charges in Mrewsburg, with a $10 fine plus costs after a guilty plea. An appeal by the department seeks penalties. state officials gathered affidavits to pursue formal proceedings.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a beauty aid and scientific skin treatment for eczema pimples dandruff and other skin and scalp diseases. It claims clear clean alcine will and beautiful complexion with directions and notes it is sold by druggists nationwide and in Corry by Thonan Doyney.
A fragment mentions securing ample ice at Chantauaun Lake and notes public access at a stall where the ice will be furnished during the season, attributed to Thomas A. Shannon.
Messengers and son Mave received their shipment for Hal and Winter from the International Vatloring Company of New York. Prices remain low and goods offered are of equal quality.
The Corry lighting company announces a new line of electric flat irons toasters hot plates fans washing machines and vacuum cleaners. These appliances promise greater home comfort and convenience and the firm offers demonstrations to show the devices in action.
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