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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
2
The Corry community credits its fortunate location for relative safety during last week’s Hood disaster. Despite widespread flood fears and reports damaging the town’s reputation, Corry suffered no property loss, no flooded streets, and no factory disruptions. The piece notes local industry remains secure while acknowledging distant observers misread the city’s watershed position.
The Cory Evening Journal presents its six month average circulation as of April 1918, showing advertisers the actual reach. Editor and publisher A D Colegrove swore to the statement, notarized by Robt J Osborne. The note references a court injunction affecting post office actions and includes historical press run figures from 1871 to over 1,800 copies.
The War Department reports from Cairo Michigan that water levels rise to record highs as the river floods, prompting orders for women and children to evacuate a dangered city area. Advices indicate the Jeynes are still holding at Cairo while two breaks threaten towns downstream.
The Junior Class has arranged a Friday reception for the Senior Class, with an 6:80 dinner at the Presbyterian gym and a decorated new chapel. Afterward the group will move to K of P Hall for a social and the annual Hollandine program, with faculty and board members invited to attend.
A valued English stallion, weighing about sixteen hundred pounds, was purchased from Crawford County and brought to the Howard stock farm this week. The eight year old black horse attracts many visitors as part of the estate’s prominent draft horse collection, while Antkin the famed stallion remains on the premises alongside nineteen other fine drafts.
Reports from Cottinjl dated April 2 indicate Scutari is in flames and three forts defending the wall have fallen to Montenegrins while two remain under threat. Immediate surrender expected by United Press.
The direct election of United States Senators bill passes the Pennsylvania House with no dissenting votes. Indications point to broader support as the measure, already approved by thirty five states, advances toward nationwide reform.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report reveals widespread petty graft as Western railroads issued passes to judges officials and shippers. In June 2012 one railroad issued 7000 passes and January 1912 2200 card passes with dead head passengers on one train. Commissioner Harlan expressed astonishment at this vast violation of interstate commerce law.
Remains of J Pierpont Morgan depart Rome by special train for Cherbourg. The train pulled away shortly after eleven with relatives and the body aboard. One car was reserved for the floral tributes sent to the Grand Hotel after the death of the financier.
A special meeting is held tonight at 8 00 PM to address very important business chaired by D Murray.
A Corry man on the C D Northrop lease near Warren drilled a new well that produced strongly through forty feet of Ginde sand into the Clarendon sand. High gas pressure made piping difficult at the derrick, but initial reports say the well could become the best producer in the field.
Henry Weaver aged twenty six, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Taco Weaver of Liberty Street, died last night at his parents home after more than six months of illness. He suffered rheumatic trouble last year that led to brain fever in his frail condition. Survived by his parents.
William Weaver of Kla ity died leaving a brother Councilman Weaver and another brother William Weaver of Jamestown, plus a sister Mrs. Lewis Ling of Oban. The family attended at home during illness. He had worked at the Climax aboon and was well known and loved in the city. Funeral planned for Friday with time not yet set.
Members of Owls announce relocation from Home Protection Hall to the Hall over Rufus Johnson's store for an important business meeting on April 4 1918. The notice is signed by Beo y 243 OHAS A MARSH.
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