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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
6
Minry Bernst and The Genoy Girls present singing and dancing with stage scenery at the Library Theater. The schedule lists performances on April 18 19 and 30, featuring theatrical tunes and tablet visuals in a family friendly program.
Names of residents such as Will Minoreé Charles Burkhardt Arthur Lyons George Fox and others are noted as traveling to Spring Creek Erie Jamestown and Buffalo on various business and visit events. Mrs Z R Graves Mrs Lula Porter and Miss Marion Duffy attend a funeral and extended New York visit. Paul Stone returns from St Paul after two years away.
A local supplier advertises a large stock of white and pink carnations epireas and other flowers for the 40 Hours Devotion services. They offer head wreaths for children and invite orders with a phone call to arrange quantities and delivery.
A. D. Manley of Corry began an assumpsit action against Elmer M. Love of Corry to recover pay for labor. The summons was blocked and returned to court at the courthouse yesterday, delaying proceedings.
Urs Monday reports Maning claims wages for various work totaling 478.57 with interest from April 1972. The party toured the Ford plant, observed departments, witnessed automobile parts manufacturing, and enjoyed an eight course dinner at the Hotel Tuller before returning home with high opinions of Ford. A lodging inquiry at 180 Maple Ave is noted.
Lolis Brown Whitmore Foster Davis and Ray Wolford retired last evening from Detroit. They went by invitation to the Cleveland Gloveland Ford works inspection and reported the time of their lives. They were met in Cleveland and entertained until their train. About 300 representatives joined them and a special Pullman train conveyed them to Detroit arriving at 7 o clock Wednesday morning.
An assortment of wireless umbrellas with steel frames and taped taffeta, priced around 1.75. High grade silk and taffeta umbrellas with pearl and silver handles sold from 450 to special 3.08, plus wash goods like printed batists at 12c, percales 10c, and children's umbrellas 60c to 1.00. Silk tissues and fabrics in spring shades offered at 35c yard.
A fragmentary report describes a dramatic sea incident as the Carpathia stayed late under a clear sky. Passengers watched strange events unfold at 12:17 am while confusion and fear mixed with awe at the scene and rescue efforts unfolded.
Eyewitness notes describe Captain Rostron sighting the Titanic yet far away as lifeboats were lowered and filled. Survivors and volunteers aided women and children while the ship steadied toward its end, with faint hope fading as the vessel neared catastrophe.
Old printed report details three lifeboats lowered from the Carpathia as she neared a New York pier and was docked. Photographers captured the boats and their markings while crowds watched from the riverfront. The list includes lifeboats named on the scene, with survivors described and family stories noted.
Washington April 19 President Taft pays a moving tribute to Archie Butt longtime military aide and close friend who died aboard the Carpathia after the disaster. The president, speaking as details emerged, stressed Butt’s service and companionship while dismissing rumors about his role. Further confirmation and reaction were expected on page seven.
A compact notice notes a penny table in June at Ab 4 featuring participants Hank and Tin. The brief item flags a local event or listing with two named individuals.
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