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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1911

Page

2

Corry Leaders urged to welcome Corry Castor move

Local column urges Corry voters and business leaders to attract the Corry Castor Company relocation from Warren. It notes the firm already operates a plant between Liberty Street and the Pennsylvania Railroad and urges support to keep investments in Corry. The piece also discusses county politics, calling for officials not tied to Erie city factions, and criticizes mercantile tax list practices as unfair to taxpayers.

Warren Paper Cony Castor Warren Olen Corry Corry Castor Company Liberty Street Pennsylvania Mn C Holden Union Velleving Erie City Wauielly Hurd Mackie Mercantile Appraisera

Independent supporter backs Heldenmerlt in Erie County

An Independent group in the eastern Erie County endorses Mr Heldenmerlt for office. The Jour not a Prohibition organ but opposes corrupt nomination methods and elections in Erie County back to a time remembered for integrity.

Helden Merlt Erie County Man

Penny Trying New Locomotive Headline

The Pennsylvania railroad is testing new locomotives equipped with arch pipe and fire boxes placed to protect piping. Engineers report fuel savings and reduced heat exposure. Trials are underway on freight trains at Enola and Harrisburg yards with both freight and passenger engines showing promising results.

Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Merse Enola Harrieburg

Corry Firm Builds Bridges For Local Use

Corry firm expands into steel road bridges with two riveted designs for Corry Bridge and Supply Co. Factories prepare U.S. bridges awaiting shipment to Waterford yards. The new work reflects growth for the Corry Steam Roller Works as it completes several structures with a fine appearance and good public reception.

Corry Corry Bridge and Supply Co Whigh Ord Mead Company

Mask Ball Tonight Attracts Costumed Crowds

Spectators may not enter at the door but the gallery is reserved. Admission is ten cents with sixty cents for dancing, twenty five cents charged for extra ladies. Many plan to attend as costumes dominate the floor.

Corry Candidate Withdraws From Race After Altered Pact

George A. Nantes, Democrat candidate for County Auditor, writes to explain he met with Erie rival Myer Ausust Wittman and agreed that one would withdraw if nominated. Wittman allegedly insisted on withdrawal by other means while Nantes says he chose to step aside to protect other county candidates.

Geo. A. Nantes George A. Nantes Heatiffly Erie Mkewige C

Bingville Band Announces Parade Lineup and Prizes

The Bingville Band reveals its Great Line-Up for the Hogville parade with listed participants Maus Here Morgar Lye Alexander ery Wiltox Neiwon Zuetiles Teile Bilvyormail and Bhrook. Old Sol is in good form for drying up pavements before the Pantastic parade this evening chaired by DeRosay. judges Jerome Graves Wilson I Edward and Charles Sésile named. Prizes include Best Illuminated Window Display five dollars, Handsomest Float five dollars, Most Oratesque Float or Burlesque Organization five dollars, Best Decorated Mobile five dollars, Best Appearing Fraternal or Chase Organization five dollars, and a Silver Cup for Best Manufacturer’s Display. Two prizes offered as the Mascot Parade Ball for best costume, lady and gentleman.

Maus Lere Morgar Lye Alexander Ery Wiltox Neiwon Zuetiles Teile Jerome Graves Wilson I. Edward Charles Sésile Chase Organization

Catches Sneak Thief in Hotel Corridor

Bradford oil man John Ley nabbed a pickpocket in a Toledo hotel corridor Sunday night. The thief had lifted $1,000 from Ley, who kept watch as the pocketbook was slipped from an inside coat pocket. Ley and a companion pursued the thief, recovered the wallet, and apprehended the suspect.

John Ley Bradford Toledo Mr. Ley Norkettionk Patkote Youlem Derrick

Rogers Brothers Fire Causes Small Loss on Plant and Bridge Work

A fire Sunday night damaged the planing mill and boiler room of Rogers Brothers at Allen, Pennsylvania, with a lumber car destroyed but no major steel work harmed. The incident delayed but did not halt the Petroleum bridge project. center span is planned to swing within the week, as Rogers supervises construction and says the fire confined to the mill area.

Rodgers Brothers Allen Rogers Plains Oil City Oll Ity Bilerard

Costume display ushers in Halloween buyers at Phoenix store

The Winters Company representative arrived last evening with a Halloween costume display in the Phoenix showroom. Many costumes were placed this morning and more will be arranged before the opening parade and masquerade. Get yours early to avoid crowding.

Winters Company Phoenix

Patent lamb and baby hunger in a rural verse piece

The poem portrays a hungry baby crying for sustenance until someone advertises help. A lamb on the hillside waits in darkness to be found, echoed by a shepherd who answers and soothes. The verse ties appetite and relief to guidance and care.

Fortieth Anniversary of Ol City Trust Co Observed

The Forty anniversary of the Ol City Trust Co organization, dated November 1874, is noted with a monogrammed blue and gold insignia. The acknowledgment is recorded by the Journal, recognizing the officer and university officials involved in the commemorative event.

Ol City ‘Trust Co Lytle Journal

Boomerang to You Poem by Capt Jack Crawford

A playful verse urges flinging a sunlit boomerang to lift a blue soul after a cloud passes. It notes the boomerang returns to the thrower, a lighthearted exchange of mood lifting. The dialect and cadence evoke a nostalgic early 20th century cadence.

Jack Crawford

Father Will Help Sons In Serious Charge Hearing

The Warren Times reports a Saybrook father, G. Farny Worth, pleads for reduced bail after his sons Higene and Guy face a serious charge. The hearing before Justice Borden at Sheffield was expected today as District Attorney Lyons lowers bail to 200 dollars, allowing the youths possible liberty.

Warren Times Jock Key G. Farny- Worth Saybrook Ita Isi Higene Guy Mao T Fli Justice of the Pencs Borden Shet-feld Farnsworth Lyons

Bond Eligibility Question Prompts Hearing Waiver

A participant asked who could qualify to go on the bond and said he would furnish the ball if permitted. The defendant waived a hearing today.

Sen

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