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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
2
Gazette Times reports a new fee and rising efforts by the Arte storeman to phase out suntroke remedies. The focus shifts to proven frost bite cures as frost affects shoppers and locals seek relief.
Corry prepares for a record race week with 200 horses expected on the grounds. Canadian horses Hurry Hill and Doelor Aw silus headline heats, as entries surge and a 2:15 pace division looms. Tickets at Dowrey’s, Wilson’s, and the secretary’s office, $2, advance sales strong.
In Tniestown Nicu July 27 a farmer Victor Nelson aged 41 threatened neighbors with a revolver after an argument over a debt of 4000 dollars. He kept a neighbor inside his home and showed dangerous behavior until deputies secured the weapon. Nelson was taken into custody for commitment.
Corry shows busy progress with private initiative and public works. New streets, sewer upgrades on Brooks Street, and a widening of Spring and Church corridors accompany major projects including a $318,000 Presbyterian Sunday School building and expansions at the Corry Hite and Fur Co, Kurty Byass Bed Co, and Cory Chair Company, signaling a strong townwide rebound.
Erie July 26 a Philadelphia handwriting expert testified as the sole witness for the defense in the case of Gilworthy Perkins of Pittsburgh and Charles Frante lit of Philadelphia charged with defrauding the Long family. He said the Fetters and related letters were not all by the same hand and that photographs could not yet be admitted as evidence. The day featured clashes between defense and district attorney as experts testified and the jury heard about letter authenticity and handwriting origins.
Local report notes Canada United States reciprocity hopes and its impact on Erie area commerce and industry while detailing a fatal railroad accident involving W J Delaney and the ensuing aftermath at the hospital. The piece discusses anticipated cross border goods flow and price effects on butter, eggs, and timber under the pact.
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John Ayers dies after a prolonged illness. Widow is Mrs Ayers. He is survived by siblings and relatives including Wy 14 Gresley of Hhik City. Funeral services held at String Creek Sunday at 1 o clock. He was known for aiding the poor and his long community involvement.
Meadville officials review the police department’s accounts with Auditor John Schister Jr. reporting July 1907 figures. Total mischarges and forfeitures total $976.06 with fines and costs, while the audit highlights unrecorded items and overdue ledgers. The committee recommends city payment to the magistrate for services from June 27, 1907 to October 1907 and turnover of $242.20 to the city, amid disputed police register accuracy and governance questions.
Pine July 27 Captain H W Rose head of police on the Pennsylvania railroad Renova division received an $800 reward from the federal government for the capture of the bandits who robbed a poste office on May 1 1990 Captain Rose aided by Waller Mibert and AVI iter of the city helped locate and arrest Thomas McMahon Thomas Gahey and Arthur Payroll near Cor Ye Cagney after a ride to the Gelaht train station Carl Fisher died in Allegheny county jail before the case came up, while the other trio were sentenced to five years in the federal prison at Atlanta.
Arrangements were completed for a Labor Day athletic meet in Corry under the Century Athletic Association auspices. The event will feature entrants from surrounding towns with many college men from Lake Chaudauqua showing interest. It will be an amateur affair with no professionals allowed. officers include Lon Jourdet Prov and Paul Downey as president.
Western Night at the Lyric showcases two Western acts with lively stage presence and familiar tunes. Bev regular a joins the lineup, drawing local fans to an evening of classic western songs and danceable melodies.
Mrs Joseph C Sibley died today at about sixty six years old after a year of illness. She was noted for opposing her husband’s bid for Congress and for revealing alleged misuse of $40,000 from a family fund. Her illness followed her husband's arrest amid the ensuing scandal.
A striking silent drama titled The Little Soler of 04 features extraordinary war scenes. Performances promise a poignant wartime cantata style portrayal with two authors credited and a focus on apocryphal themes presented on stage tonight.
Jacobs son near the Clarlow river found a tin box containing about 400 dollars in worn bills with faint signatures. A bundle of clothing tied by cord was near the gate by water flow. He opened the tin box and recovered the wad, noting it bore unclear names and dated markings.
Nollie Damon’s Howe led a Lond slot event with key participants and results noted. Wayne NIroot reported 20tt in the final round, highlighting a notable finish for the competitor in this regional event.
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