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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
2
A new state holiday is created by gubernatorial act replacing the existing spring festival. The piece also reports on political commentary about Hoover and a sequence of unrelated local notes including weather nuisance, a reference to Cleveland, and assorted society fragments. The narrative mentions Bradford Area prosperity, a jail population note, and a curious anecdote about a Wasp dish and culinary experiments.
The article notes Monsignor James J. Dunn, pastor of St Bridget’s Catholic Church Mendviito, will mark an 87 year pastorate this Saturday. Dunn began his tenure on March 19 1974 after being transferred from Petrolean Center Venango County to Hatoadville by the late Bishop Tobing of Erie. The piece compares his long service to that of Rev Eugene Coensyville, pastor at Hippolyte Church French town. It details Dunn’s birth in Dublin County Iceland on June 4 1841 and his emigration to America as a youth, highlighting his physical and mental vitality after decades of service. The text also mentions Fr Job Gannon and Fr Cogneville’s longer tenure and origins in France.
W G Crosby sues U S Brakeshoe with claims of trickery and fraud linked to stock sales. The Mele Dispatch reports Crosby accuses Louis Strouber of selling 60 shares of United Hinkestion stock to W J Connors for 4000 while paying only 1000 for the same stock, and alleges title to company property passed to Connors. The article cites Cr Crosby and notes disputed statements by Brakeshoe manager Renner denying the allegations.
The Warren Cavity Poe j Wond Grange held a two day session in the Pythldy Hall with over 200 members attending. A Pomona group and visiting granges joined. preparations for Friday’s gatherings were underway and excitement planned for the next day.
Westfield March 1 a local strike among nurses at the Chatauqua sanitarium and hospital over patient care. A non graduate nurse aided a patient, sparking walkouts by regular nurses who refused further work. Superintendent Randall faced possible discharge of staff and telegraphed to Buffalo for replacements while planning two new marines but not to accept strikers.
A sensational mail offer from Holtoe & Co claims agents can earn daily from four to five dollars promoting colored post cards. Readers are instructed to send a star sample and cover postage, with a promise of a large catalog and immediate money-making prospects. The misformatted notice lists an address at 449 Broad Street, Providence RI.
Corry Lodge No 78 B B C held a meeting electing officers. Esalted Tuer was named, Dell Darting headed as Knight, Morgarigo as Losay Knight, Payne as Lecturing, Knish as Secretary, Keating as Thlor, Mond as Treated, Walter Clough as patogate to anihodee Convention, Stuntley as Altoryato.
Sharon doctors investigate a perplexing case involving Florence Mackin of Youngstown who has been unconscious for hours after a streetcar fainting incident. Physicians suspect a medical condition rather than foul play and note concern for her parents’ welfare amid uncertain circumstances.
A Democratic party meeting in Harrisburg faced a 40 to 89 vote endorsing a seven member reorganizing committee with power to depose the staff chairman and national committeeman from Pennsylvania. The plan, reported by Vance G. McCormick, proposes binding findings in 15 days and could trigger a full party leadership overhaul.
Jamestown March 3 Arch Land and Herbert Anderson faced police court forlornly charged with petty larceny from a store at Parker and Prospect yesterday morning. Judge Maharon sentenced a new to stay in county jail, but the youths and their parents appealed to sympathy and the judge reduced the sentence to a fine of 40 dollars each. Frank and Albert Carlson, arrested on suspicion of robbery, were discharged due to insufficient evidence.
Former county commissioner and Republican candidate Med Myers was struck by an Erie passenger train near Sharom Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon. His horse was killed and his wagon smashed. Myers was impaled on the engine boiler rod and carried to the station, leaving a trail of blood. he was dented and did not hear the approaching train.
A garbled listing offers a dark Barre granite monument at $140. The ad cites The Starr Granite and Marble Works and provides a garbled address on Ma ple avenue. The fragmentary text reads like a shop promotion for a memorial stone with unclear location specifics.
A fragmentary note advertises a Saturday matinee at AmualS featuring three fresh tunes without delay from 2 PM onward. It mentions Aron as a performer or item in the lineup, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
A West Philadelphia woman known as Brown hosts a gathering, serving coffee and refreshments while a complimenting scene unfolds. The report notes her poised handling of guests, with a playful exchange about a cup, highlighting social rituals and identities within a bustling 19th century setting.
Manley and Bingham Painters and Decorators at 549 E Main St advertise wallpaper services. The fragment mentions delicate wire SF Wallpaper and wall finishing work with customer options.
Notice to stockholders of Coriy Mosqual Amjoola- Hon calls meeting at Lonnlal on Wednesday March 9 1014 at eight oclock p m for election of nine directors for the ensuing year.
A. F. Messenger & Bon advertises spring sample book and custom tailored garments. They claim to offer individual measures and craftsmanship with address 212 W Main St, Corry PA. The fragment mentions Mrs Dolin and Mrs Kelly, suggesting household notices or customer identifications in the ad.
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