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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
2
A collage of brief items notes lower death rates and fewer medical schools, church losses to ministry, and a claim of a long congressional session with minimal spending. Sugar prices rise amid poor beet yields and canned goods demand. John W. Gates’ fortune cited, Taft’s Rochester remark, railroads restricting alcohol on trains, and Mona Lisa as a moving picture craze.
A quirky recipe note features a Bread by W Yee of Silver Leaf. Mentions weekly rituals and names Murray and Lyons along with local bread making tips.
A Warren car narrowly struck a boy on Foote Avenue in Jamestown as the auto met a Warren and Jamestown carriage. The lad fell into the gutter and was not harmed by the wheels, though shaken. He was taken to W. C. A. Hospital for examination and released shortly after with thanks. Witnesses blamed the shock and horn signaling for causing the incident.
Erie Railroad crews survey a proposed shortcut between Union City and Cambridge Springs to save distance and avoid costly bridges. The plan would route the line east of French Creek, near Miller Station, and bypass bridges in the river valley, reducing maintenance costs and yearly repairs.
An odd Corry Sorviile meeting selected candidates for the November election. A Corry bill lime midshie beet was chosen for Mayor as a wage earner. Other workers were nominated for city offices. The sovinnam party caucus reported progress in Comey over past weeks. Fred W. Margood of New York City will attend October sd 1S.
A $100 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who poisoned the dog belonging to Clara J Sulinger. G W Sullinger and H B Whittlesey are associated with the notice.
In Warren August 1 A with county officials in an uproar over anonymous letters tied to the John M Andrews case. Defense attorney D A Ariyd confirmed a jail visit with Andrews and denounced the sender as a weak minded individual. Secret service agents arrived to seize items and begin an investigation, with arrest warrants expected next week.
Juden Walling granted the writ in the case of Mayor Alexander of Corry versus the Board of County Commissioners. The issue: eligibility for re election under third class city law and a 1911 amendment changing mayoral terms to four years, with proceedings set for Saturday morning.
The fourteenth Olmstead family reunion gathered at the Higene Miller farm, formerly Dave Cook’s property, on Thirday August. A pleasant meal warmed in a moonlit grove preceded a short program and social. guests traveled from Wichita Kansas Cortung Nebraska Redlands California and elsewhere to attend.
Complete entry catalogs for a forthcoming athletic meet to be held next Monday Labor Day by the Conting Athletic Association. An 82 page high quality program includes 250 entries with detailed ads and portraits. The public is urged to secure a copy before supplies run out. free distribution at local shops and venues.
The Erie County Prohibition executive committee named a full ticket for county offices for the coming election. Candidates include Charles Song for Prothonotary, Frank Peiffer for Register and Recorder, LA. Raymond for Clerk of Courts, Thomas Miller for District Attorney, and others for County Commissioner, Treasurer, Directors of the Poor, Auditor, and Coroner. A judge candidate was referred to a special committee. supporters expect a large November vote boosted by the Billy Sunday campaign.
Madame Rumball, known to the public as Madame Rumball, dies in St Vincent's Hospital, Bill Pa, after about two weeks illness. A noted manufacturer of Indies, she championed women’s health and served as a pioneer in treatment of ley diseases. Mother of ten, she was beloved in Corry and respected by many. Funeral tomorrow at 9 o'clock at St Patrick's Church in Weld.
A group plans to acquire property along Cone Yang Creek on the Warren Tames traction Hine to attract members. They aim to raise funds by selling shares at $96 each to expand the Keystone Club, composed of Warren’s prominent citizens. A committee is formed to organize multiple steps including taking grounds and building the house promptly.
Miller of Salamanca retires from Erie Railway after many years as special transfer baggageman serving Chautauqua Lake travelers. He daily coordinated passenger accommodations and baggage transfers between Salamanca, Corry, Jamestown, and Lakewood, earning wide regard for courtesy and loyalty to the company and patrons. His long service ends with the Chautauqua season, leaving many visitors sad at his departure.
Hartisburg Augwat reports that 1912 auto tags will be mahogany with white jets and figures. Commissioner E M Bigelow oversees bidding for 60,000 tags, to be shipped September 19. Tags will feature a Keyatone soft metal containing the manufacturer number, resembling this year’s yellow tags. Ohio used mahogany tags in 1910. About 42,000 tags have been issued this year. next year may require around 50,000.
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