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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented reads depict Philadelphia politics with claims of reform and corruption. Discusses Ridolph Hlinkenburg’s potential impact, Bell telephone pole disputes with Mainstreet residents, and a crowded Journal edition printing ten pages to meet rising advertising and reading demand.
Residents and property owners along Clinton Street complain the widened and raised walk remains hazardous. They urge the city to remedy the uneven grade and cracked surface that burden abutting property owners with costly repairs. A southern court once ruled that a city may require women to repay their huts at public performances.
Shintay evening November 12, 11, Sir William H. Cole of Taywond Manusecuring Company will deliver a talk at the Presbyterian Church on The World. The traveling man, Mr. Cole, is a man of wide and varied experience and will address promises of interest. The meeting will be under the auspices of the Presbyterian Brotherhood, the first of its kind in the neighborhood.
The notice touts shell oysters as the best from Redfern at 14 South Center Street. Daily supply from the Shell is advertised with a nod to the Philadelphia Oyster House.
Police report Vincenzo Rusko and Salomona accused of professional swindling in Tampatown New York. Arcovin of 124 Harrison Street says he lost 200 dollars to the pair on November 8 as did Uline Trombella and Hast Greaer. Both are held for grand larceny before a grand jury.
Falconer resident Wehard Young aged over sixty two wed eighteen year old Grace Feltonburg of Warren in Justice J A Wheeler’s Warren office. Parents’ consent delays license. couple plans to live in Falconer after a five year residence in a Wilson Block barn. Previously attempted marriage two years ago but Jamestown clerk declined due to the bride’s tender age.
Prices show dressed chickens at 14 to 16 cents per pound, mutton at 10 cents, spring lamb 10 to 12 cents, bacon about 16 cents, hams 13 to 14 cents, sausage 25 cents. Special hotel and restaurant rates noted. Journal audience urged to read today.
A house at Head's Point in Miyssassausa, owned by Mrs. C. H. Strong, was destroyed by a fire reported yesterday afternoon. A child of caretakers George Ablaler first saw flames. Mrs. Strong attempted to call the fire department but smoke cut her off. Chief McMahon sent No. 4 apparatus, followed by heavy trucks, to battle the blaze as residents aided the firemen.
In Tamestown Massachusetts a hunter named Alexander Hutton, a well known resident of Weatford, was found dead yesterday afternoon at his Wendow residence by a hunting party. Death is believed from natural causes after he left home to join a hunting expedition. His family reported his failure to return and the body was discovered shortly thereafter.
In Westfield the Republican ticket won at yesterday’s election while the license question was defeated by 124 votes. Storekeepers and small buyers contributed to the result, with majorities of 11 and 82 respectively, and Democratic candidate Charles W Bieler carried the Second district by 20. The race also mentions Jon Leo Sullivan, ep. of Shinkirk, and notes the event occurred on the 19th.
Bricklayers started this afternoon on the Presbyterian church annex interior work. A large crew will soon begin wall framing and exterior work as the root and main structure progress. Contractor Stultz has led a sizable crew and reports rapid progress over the past week.
Salamanca November 8 news reports Damien Mit kell of Dufois a freight engineer for the road found between westbound tracks 4 and 6 at Hast Salamanca. He was unconscious and unable to explain the accident. Taken to Bradford special yard engine with crushed right arm and other injuries. He, about 42, is thought to have attempted to jump a moving train and was struck by wheels.
Local advertisement lists dealer name Sank Dealer AL Wels with address 15 West Swarth Street Union and contact phone 4N. nett.
The report notes that amputation of the right arm was deemed necessary and the operation was carried out at the Bradford Nonphal hospital.
Dr James B Siggins, Democratic candidate, won Oil City's mayoral race with 928 votes. Republican J B Robinson received 796 votes, Socialist C M Martin had 16. Siggins, born in Ford County, formerly W N Y and P agent at West Hickory, now a physician.
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