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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1911
Page
3
The Armory rink hosts a fair week each night from eight to 10 30 pm with admission at 10 cents and skates for 15 cents. The event runs nightly during the fair period and invites all skaters to enjoy the special pricing and hours.
Local column fragments report meetings at private homes and small sales listings. The notes cover community notices in Crawford and Warren counties, including butter markets, grocery stores seeking customers, and a pending annual sale with dress goods and groceries advertised.
Mixed readable notices describe domestic sewing machine demonstrations at Burkhardt ADL Booth and a Visit My Art display in Blow a Hall Hurkiard. Mentions former Mayor Willis and a Powville official death, with scattered references to local sales and community events.
An errant wagon loaded with animals and a traveling show caused panic on First Avenue this afternoon as it swerved near a shaded tree. Creatures including dogs monkeys and birds escaped, the rig collided with a fence and wreckage was scattered on Thomas lawn with the music box left behind.
A Sunday evening disturbance on East Main street involved a well known local citizen and a visibly intoxicated man who abused bystanders. Neighbors reported widespread talk about increasing drunkenness in the area, with no official action taken yet but expectation authorities could locate the source if desired.
Readable notes describe fair arrivals and planned enhancements including more animals on display, improved hive stock, and introductions like motorcycle races this year. The piece highlights the Viking heir’s interest in exhibits, weather as a limiting factor, and the presence of bloodhounds aiding security and crowd flow.
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