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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
2
A disjointed column rails about municipal gutter work and street placement amid jokes on a safety drive and lawsuits. The piece mocks a Kansas woman seeking a strong husband and comments on food standards and breakfast goods, reflecting a collage of periodical jests and local notices.
A report says two smooth criminals in Columbus Township posed as agents for Armour & Co soap. They traveled by automobile and offered large carpet orders and soap premiums to lure victims. Several residents were swindled as orders exceeded $200, and the agents vanished after collecting payments.
Elks and local supporters gathered at Recreation Park in Columbus for a day of celebration. The event attracted crowds from Ot City Warren Jamestown and Franklin with Col Snowilon of James Tony arranging a bake sale and parlor staging. Charles Keating and Binning Bont were among attendees as townsfolk moved about the morning scene.
The record describes Andrew’s case set for November and a land sale at Union City with bidding on Pleasant Home District lots. Proceeds fund local improvements as bidders vie for properties amid a civic auction led by Mayor Hatch and featuring Sparks of competition, motorcars, and music.
In the Perry Gray voluntary manslaughter defense, attorneys George H. Munn and Curtis Shawkes sought $157.50 for expenses and $250 for services after advancing funds for witnesses. The judge limited reimbursement, noting Gray had been detained. the motion for expenses was partly approved earlier by County Solicitor Will Welple and District Attorney D. B. Goodwin.
Joe Agulliie an 18 year old Italian worker at the Titanite plant north of the city was badly injured when his hand was caught in a machine while operating a belt. His thumb was severely crushed and required amputation of part of the flat point. He was taken to the hospital where Drs Christie and Berhot attended him.
On account of holiday, the store will close at 6 o clock Monday evening and will reopen Monday morning September 51. Signed Jacaluron & Co.
A terse, fragmentary report notes a house fire for about $3,000 damage near Southern Mount Mion tonight. Details are unclear as the brief mentions Ty and Mograph of the year amid the smoke and flames.
Annan Wiles Hardware Co advertises to buy cider apples at the highest market price. Contact details not shown in the readable fragment.
Nicholas Kettenring died yesterday afternoon while riding with his wife near Whites Corners. He toppled from his seat and died instantly. He was sixty, a longtime barber in Corry, well known and fondly regarded by locals. Survived by his wife and one son Will, funeral set for Friday at 2:30 from the home.
Warren Pa January news item reports Clyde Reynolds faced transfer to Western Penitentiary at Allegheny and narrowly avoided earlier removal. Contends he saved during jail movements by knife, with guards and deputies involved as Reynolds was taken to the penitentiary that afternoon.
Jamestown police report an 18 year old, Holdaworth, attempted suicide in a cell by hanging with his belt. He was found unresponsive but revived by Officer Harrison and Dr. Blanchard. He was lodged in a cell in the women's department awaiting court. The belt was released and the youth survived with no serious injuries.
Franklin report recounts a brutal assault as Fordyne slashed his wife during a late night incident in Scrubgrass Township. Mrs. Fordyne fought back, delaying the murder attempt until authorities intervened. Fordyne, jailed, pleads not guilty. trial set for September 28.
At Lexington Avenue in Warren the Keubler home was wrecked by a gas blast at 9:00 pm. Mrs Allen Keubler 16 was badly burned but will recover. Roof blew off and walls shattered. Firemen extinguished flames quickly. Damage estimated at 3600 for structure and 1000 for contents. Mr Keubler was away at work.
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