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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
2
Captain Frederick W. Hyde leads a movement to plant thousands of trees on the Holiday farm near Ellery by Chautauqua lake. The Jamestown Journal calls for expanding tree planting countywide as vital to the country’s future welfare with state support pledged.
New Jersey broadens a stance against hat pins with a prohibition classed as disorderly conduct for women wearing unguarded pins. The Bradford Era notes this stiff regulatory move as states curb dangerous apparel accessories.
United Press reports Hartford April the state legislature approved the direct election of U S senators. This makes thirty six states approving the amendment and the measure effective with Pennsylvania as the thirty fifth state.
For forty eight years H. J. Spreaman operated a shoe business in this city. He came from Youngaville and lived in a building later used by John Marks’s paint store on First Avenue. In 1875 Br. Priest on constructed the three story brick building now housing the shoe firm. He remained a key local business man through the era.
The Senate set April 22 at 11 o clock for final consideration of the woman suffrage bill. The House refused to join a resolution to adjourn May 16.
From Rome reports the pope's condition grows steadily worse this afternoon with Dr Marchiafava at his side. Vatican officials say the pontiff remains in critical condition as medical staff monitor him closely.
Vivian Prescott stars in a striking Imp reel drama for the Lyric stage titled The New Mud ie Viya Cénts. The compact production attracts attention with bold visuals and a tense atmosphere.
Corry Grange No. 06 met in a newly furnished hall. Officials discuss extending arc street lighting with four new lamps midway on Main between Centre and Spring and two on North Center near the railroad crossing. Additional arcs proposed at N Center bend and West Washington, plus West Main near Second Ave. Residents urged brighter lights and larger reflectors.
Names of grand and traverse jurors drawn by Charles Giddings and J A Wagner were announced for the quarter sessions criminal court beginning May 12. Jurors expect to serve about one week as no murder trials or lengthy cases are on the calendar. Grand jurors include I D Murray. traverse jurors include W Rowe A Merriam G Carl B Borocher and M J Brew.
The Bohemian Girl company arrived this morning from Meadville in four private cars on Erie train 10. Sixty three company members plus staff are in town as seven horses are brought for the production. Manager Cunningham promises a complete performance tonight at the library opera house with the advance sale described as the biggest in town in some time.
The passage urges the reader to eliminate time wasters and worries that never happen. It emphasizes carrying only essential tools and avoiding bitterness and unnecessary expenses. It urges focus on tightened equipment and streamlined habits to gain speed and agility.
Advertisement offers eyewear valued at six dollars for five dollars. Seller asserts fair value and invites customers to inspect and discuss, urging practical judgment before purchase.
The notice calls members to attend at 10 A M for initiation and a fourth feast at 2 30 PM. Attendees are asked to bring bankets filled to the handle.
A Corry Chamber of Commerce meeting is called for Wednesday evening April 5 at 8 o clock for general business. All members and citizens are urged to be present to discuss matters of importance. Porter, Secretary.
Local ad lists multiple cereal brands including Mother's Cate, Quaker Toasted Corn Flakes, Kelloggy Corn Plakes, Sun Beam Corn Flakes, Dutch Run, Pont Powatlen and others. Mentions a monthly discount on any package this week at 100 Knowlton Bros.
Members of Post 70 G. A. R. are urged to send a personal photo with 8 Caldwell, M. this week. The request aims to complete the post roster. M. N. Baker notes urgent call for turnout and documentation.
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