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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
2
Corry residents discuss a case involving a widow and a man who allegedly persuaded her to convert property to money for marriage. The article notes the widow's bereavement and public concern over the alleged scheme, with names omitted and local scrutiny ongoing.
A dance by the A C S Club Inc of P Hall drew young Indies to a well decorated event in fall colors. Music by Waller and Schuly, with Misses Truesdell, ran from nine until one. Chaperones included Mrs C Uk Porter Mrs Dotdarting and Mrs W W Morgaridge.
Rain drenches Shibe Park in Philadelphia forcing postponement of today’s games. Field remains muddy and unplayable after overnight showers, delaying scheduling for baseball teams and fans alike.
The Girl in the Taxi comes to the Library Theater for one night Friday October 27 in a rapid lively comedy full of mischief. John Stewart a wealthy banker pretends to own domestic ties while his son Bertie hides away with a companion at a private dining room causing farcical complications. The play features musical numbers and dancing that heighten the light hearted humor and laughter.
The estate of the late John B Lambing sold Monday at Erie by executor Frank A Bisley. The mattress factory property was bought by G B Greenough Co of Cincinnati for 5000 dollars. They also bid off the rear lot. BM Bonnell purchased property on North Center Street described as No 4. Several properties sold well under their value but the operation of other manufacturing plants was not affected.
On the Maine coast a big night features fifteen pictures at the Amuse! Of exciting scenes Sailor's Love. Tonight two great comedies and two other reels promise world events. Biggest night a grand hill of pictures come see the nickel price and plenty of early seats.
Meadville Assemblyman Victor Johnson returns from Harrisburg after a week lobbying Governor Tener. He cites Crawford County Sportsmen's Association protests against closing the Conneaut Lake hatchery, noting Fry mortality and a plan shift to fingerlings. He warns water access costs and French Creek drainage threats, while a 4000-signature petition seeks to keep the hatchery open.
Firefighters from Union City responded to a blaze on High street at about 4 PM. The barn owned by Jacob Behapiro was gutted and a horse belonging to Mr. Schapiro perished. Estimated losses reach roughly 1200 plus insurance values of 600, while hay and other goods were destroyed.
A historical dinner listing offers tomato soup chicken roast with brown gravy roast beef, cabbage salad, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, apples, lemon, chocolate raspberry pie, vanilla tea or coffee and mille. Price noted as 25 cents.
A. L. Watrous Bowman Farm reports custom work and deliveries tied to quantity. Bell telephone listed as 190R4i for inquiries and orders.
Philadelphia October reports Penn normal prospects to beat Brown on Saturday dimmed by Jourdet's likely absence with a leg injury from Monday practice. Coaches fear the loss weakens the lineup, as Jourdet was an All American end with varsity experience.
Church services listed for Duffield area with Rev N D Macintyre at Kirsd Baptist Rev C H Wallace at Kirsd Baptist and Rev C B Woodward at First Presbyterian plus Rev J R Rankin of Kirst Methodine Episcopalian presiding. Programs include morning and evening services Sunday school Bible study and youth activities among others.
A weekly schedule lists special meetings at North Gorty through Friday night, morning and evening services, prayer and Bible study, evangelistic events, and Christ in Science gatherings at Woodman Lodge. Church notices include Lutheran, Episcopal, and evangelistic services with Sunday school and morning prayers.
In the rear of the church under the lead of different men a women's Bible Class muete at the same hour under the lead of Maj Brown.
Dimick Hall Mia Martha Hall daughter of George R Hall of Fairview and Brnext L Dimick of Corry wed last evening at 9 in the parsonage of First Presbyterian Church Rev Charlon A Clark officiated The ceremony drew Hazel Longbin an intimate friend The bride and groom plan to reside in Corry after a short wedding visit in Punxutawney
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