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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
2
R Rogers & Co begin work on four large warehouses at the Woodlark Titanite plant. The 80 by 60 foot tile and concress structure aims for rapid completion and will be a substantial addition to Corry's growing industries.
A list of services at First Presbyterian Center and Pleasant, First Baptist Pleasant and Second, United Presbyterian United Grethres, St Paul Evangelical Lutheran, Christian Science, First Methodist Episcopal Pleasant and South Center, and Congregational Church. Notices include morning and evening worship times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and special sermons.
Notice asks anyone with information on the disappearance of John Dolan of Corry Pa to notify Information era of the Sours Corry Pa. The appeal requests prompt tips from any reader who knows about his whereabouts.
A fierce electric storm swept through the area Friday evening. Lightning struck several barns in Concord township, burning one to the ground with calves, a sow and pigs, causing heavy losses. A Holstein cow died in another barn on the Lindsey Hollow road. No major injuries reported.
Lloyd Stowe seven year old son of George Stowe of Concord township displayed quick presence of mind during a thunderstorm. He climbed to the loft, handed a milk pail, dumped it on a blaze, stamped out embers, and prevented major barn damage with aid from Carl Frick the caretaker.
M D Potter, expert on New York City sewage disposal, meets City Engineer Dickson in Je town. They tour the city by automobile and inspect the linenge system as they plan a complete set of approved plans before any construction begins.
Saturday shopper reports Ruger cured bacon at Wilcow Market offered at 12 percent per pound by the jartrip only at 20.
The Jamestown Chautauqua Lake Erie Railway may order four to six diesel motor cars from the Pennsylvania Railway Motor Car Company. Officials have tested them and expressed satisfaction with exterior and luxury. A Jamestown test over a half mile track was discussed, with a decision on a trial possible within two weeks.
Joseph Monnin a 76 year old proprietor with a history of melancholia was found in a barn Friday afternoon missing his left hand. Neighbors say he had recent bouts of mental distress and had spoken of wanting to die after his wife’s death. Local observers believe the act was intentional as a result of his frail condition.
A compromise settles the strike between carpenters and contractors on the building project. Wages set at 7 1 2 cents an hour with open shop, later contractors promise 40 cents an hour for next year. Plumbers strike also largely settled with most workers back on site. Obituary notes Advindie Lowry White of Los Angeles dies February 1911 after a life of business and public service in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
A light comedy featuring Flor enes Lawrence and Arthur Johnson in a Biograph Posture sketch. The act promises entertaining gags and lively banter with a playful tone.
A Great Lyric program features Lubin and two other films at the Lyric tonight. A one hour show with additional attractions and likely short features.
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