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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

2

General Halloween Celebration Aids Planned in Corry

Corry organizers announce a community Halloween gala to curb past troubles. Mayor Alexander assures city aid and emphasizes public safety with police cautions, urging businesses to darken windows to improve appearance and minimize incidents. Committee members report over two hundred donations from local firms and residents to fund a first class event.

Defto Say Alexander Ay Mayo Mareh

Improvement in paper layout aids readers and advertisers

The newspaper announces a redesigned front and interior pages to feature more home and local news. editors note continued publication with broader local interest on every page, despite global material shortages affecting page allotment.

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Fragmentary World News Note Mentions Ad Space Growth

A damaged OCR fragment hints that page four advertising space will expand and readers may welcome the additional matter. The text implies broader coverage across pages and increased advertiser value, though specific events or dates are absent.

Omission in Cuba tin dam plans sparks inspector claim

New York dam inspector McKim arrived to inspect the Cuba dam and denounced the omission of a key bedrock element in the construction plans. He criticized the four foot bedrock key and questioned how the dam’s thickness could be only twenty feet.

Cuba Alexander Ro McKim New York State McKim Aeckiw Nisi State Department

Spooky Window Tour By Merrie Cohen At Halloween

Merrie Cohen created a spooky Halloween window using an electric fan to produce motion. A skull and bones glow to enhance the eerie effect, with Jack-o lanterns added by Dan Nust’s store. Merchants respond to the committee’s requests as they prepare for the holiday display.

Merrie Cohen

Art Shop Sale Promises Rapid Stock Clearance

Corry's Burkhardt Art Co announces a sale to reduce stock and make room for new merchandise. The shop reports a thriving business and invites customers to take advantage of unusually low prices as the surplus items are cleared.

Corry Burkhardt Art Co Wirkhardt Art Shop IV Tikures Thirkhardt

Viewers report on new road between Corry and Spring Creek

The Warren county court appointed viewers to determine the necessity of a new road between Corry and Spring Creek. They met on Saturday, framed their report, sealed it, and delivered it to the Court for public release in due time. The notice also tangentially mentions engagement rings and their historical symbolism.

Corry Warren County Spring Creek Warren

Three juveniles before judge in Brig Pa

Three juvenile defendants appeared in Brig juvenile court led by Judge Walling. One case was continued for more information on a nine year old boy Jax Nobel accused of striking Addie Sallot with a stone. Probation Officer John Sullivan urged reform and warned against further offenses. Another boy, Roeot, was found to require placement at Morganza reform school, while Myre Mcbaughlin, an attractive girl, faced reprimand for disruptive conduct with friends.

Brig Tudge Walling Jaxseph ‘Nobel Probat Hor John Sullivan Titeht Roco Mimsell Pennsylvania Reform School Morganen Roeot Morganza Myre Mcbaughlin

Young Man’s Foot Cut Off in Rail Accident

Basil Lawton, a well known Falco ner youth, had his right foot mangled when a bound passenger train struck near the junction on the Lunkirke Allegheny Valley line at about 10 AM. Walter Turner assisted the injured man onto a handcar to Java Junction, then to Jamestown hospital where doctors report he is progressing. A theory suggests Lawton tried to jump from the train and his foot was caught, resulting in the severe injury.

Falconer Basil Lawton Villaxe Lunkirke Allegheny Valley Pittsburg Walter Turner Joree Laweuniee Turner Malu Street Jamestown Hospital Cay Lawrence

Rodgers flies mile a minute in desert hop

Sierra Minnen reports Rodgers making a rapid flight from Sanderson to Alpine and Marfa, covering 101 miles in about 9 minutes and reaching 2,100 feet altitude. He then crosses the Passana Pans, the highest point before California, at 6,082 feet. About 1,000 miles from El Paso, he plans to start toward the next point early tomorrow.

Sierra Minnen Tex Rodgers Sanderson Berra Bianca Glazauce Alpine Marfa Passana Pans Inti California Wes el Paso

Funeral of Mr Pettengill at Baptist Church this afternoon

Funeral services for the late Charles Pettengill were held at two o'clock from the Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace officiating. Interment took place at Plus Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers named include Hy Woodring, J Mort, Ly Haggerty, Charles Mather, PII Shade, and Thoman Hagoo. Deceased, employed by Climax Mf. Co. for over 25 years, was attended by a funeral procession. Survived by his wife and two brothers, Henry and William.

Charles Pettengilwin Hell Baptist Church Wallace Plus Grove Cemetery Woodring J. Mort Ly Haggerty Charles Mather Piii Shade Thoman Hagoo Climax Mf. Co Clouidhia

For Rent House Occupied by Jan at Crown Street

For rent house currently occupied by Jan at 410 West Chuan Street. Possession available in November. Inquiries directed to Lindsley’s Dray Store.

Jan Crown West Chuan Street Tnt Lindsley

Cory Lady Is State Regent

The State convention of the Daughters of Thabella met in K P Hall Saturday at 4 pm. Supreme Regent Mary Li McKernen of Utica welcomed visitors. a business session followed. Upcoming host city Philadelphia will host the June 1918 gathering. Newly elected State Regent Miss McCabe announced the slate including Corn 0. McCate as State Regent and Catherine McCarren as State Treasurer.

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Disappearance of Kane Girl

Miss Fanny inlay, daughter of Mr and Mrs J orouh Linus, left her home on Pennsyl vania avenue after dusk and did not return. Neighbors and volunteers searched woods and creek banks without success. Authorities fear the volume of the missing girl wandered into the woods. Later reports indicate the girl has been found.

Kane Fannyinlay J Orouh Linus Pennsylvania Avenue Lsst

Corry Firm Finishes West High Street Pavement

The Messrs Love and Son of Corry have nearly completed the West High Street pavement contract. Observers say it is among the finest in the district and the city should be well satisfied upon final acceptance.

Love Corry West High Street Union City Enterprise

Boomerang to You by Capt. Jack Crawford

A whimsical verse urges sending a cheerful return to anyone feeling blue after sunlit pauses and laughter. The poem hints at a reciprocal exchange of kindness, ending with a curious line about Staen's ae and a boomerang returning to the sender.

Cloud Jack Crawford Staen's

Two Detectives Under Arrest in Jamestown Case

Jamestown reports two detectives were arrested after allegedly assaulting Denis Gorman father of the upholsterers Robert Sewell and J. J. Smith. The suspects were charged with assault in the third degree, detained after being brought to police headquarters by Sergeant James M. Quinlan and Officer Oscar Nelson. They were released on bond pending their appearance in court after notifying Arthur H. Greenlund of the Jamestown Lounge Company.

Jamestown Denis Gorman Robert 1 Sewell J. J. Smith Te Jamestown Lounge Atriice Ambat ‘Unts Wisgault Bergeant James M. Quinlan Oscar Nelson Arthur H. Greenlund Jamesown Theii Ght Greenlund Boon Police Cork

Your Journal Want Ad Attracts Anxious Audience Today

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