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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
2
A Philadelphia Inquirer column defends advertising price tiers and accuses critics of grasping at faults. It notes some merchants may pay higher rates for preferred placement while others choose lower classifications. The piece questions the value of conscience after matters are exposed.
Harry Woeckner, 17, was sent to the George Junior Republic at Grove City by Judge Walling after being brought in by Probation Officer John P. Sullivan. Classified as corrigible, he was placed with Elmwood Home boys rather than to Huntingdon or Morgania Reform schools, marking the county’s first youth sent to the program. The Junior Republic was pitched as a middle ground to foster goodness and usefulness.
In Warren James Scarlett of Danville prosecutes in a lengthy case beside John M. Andrews. The arrival yesterday and tense legal maneuvers suggest a protracted trial with potential postponements and additional jurors to be summoned.
In Warren County the John M. Andrews murder case was tentatively set for trial but postponed as defense counsel James Scarlet faced illness and travel issues. The District Attorney presented telegrams and rival notices to show Scarlet’s absence and urged proceeding, while Pinkerton detective George Williams investigated Scarlet’s health claims. The judge refused a September term delay, warning the case would cost Warren County dearly if lengthy postponements continued.
A Corry notice proclaims the relocation of an eye care practice from St James Hotel to the Ajay Building at 1914 North Center Street Office Room 3. The ad promises modern equipment, free initial consultations, and claims of curing headaches dizziness and eye troubles with scientifically examined glasses.
Budget estimates show jurors paid 2 dollars per day plus transportation. other jurors receive 1.50 dollars daily and six cents per mile one way. Witnesses for the state from Mainie and DOLLS in Mainie are estimated to cost about six thousand. The total expenses to date are around nine hundred ten dollars per day for jurors and witnesses, with travel continuing. proceedings may extend two more weeks.
A group of boys aged 10 to 16 allegedly stole a case of beer from the St James Hotel after entering the office and barroom around ten o clock. The eight youths faced Alderman Truesdell and Police Chief Slavens, receiving suspended sentences after parents paid costs. Alderman urged parental responsibility and warned others about late night street prowling.
Manager Parker presents a strong weekly program at Library Theater. tonight features The Cuban Singers performing operatic selections drawing unusually large nightly attendance. A second act offers a comedy with notable individuality, while the reel program showcases Vitagraph and Biograph films, reflecting growing patronage and management effort.
G H Geiger and J L Davis announce opening of a new open air theater on the North Center wheel lot near Pawer store tomorrow evening. A rain tent will be used and the Verbeck vaudeville circuit planned. Three acts weekly, with independent performers, promise to draw patrons in Corry.
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