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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1913
Page
2
A historical editorial argues that women gaining the vote in Pennsylvania within two years will demand reforms at polling places. It urges cleaner, more respectful election environments and predicts broader civic improvements if women exercise their new rights. It warns that without participation by the better element, suffrage could harm the political system.
A Titunville Woman's Club committee backs forming a civic improvement society to make the city a better place to live with May 1 set as Clean-Up Day. The plan aims to organize residents for ongoing cleanliness and better community upkeep.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times reports notary Bryan's steadfast stance against intoxicants earning him high credit. In Atlanta, prisoners at the penitentiary were moved to tears when sung for them by a performer who is said to make people cry, per the same source.
The New York Herald cites Alberta and Burleson mocking a postmaster general who would force full-time duties and political future. Utah imposes a $2 poll tax on electors who do not vote, aiming to boost turnout after recent elections saw only about 20 percent voting, according to Bradford Era.
The Municipal Club meets tonight to form its baseball squad for Corry City League. Talented players include Downey Guignon Crippen Cuker Bracken Hoff Mount Wales Titus Olds Pain and others, aiming to count among the league’s leading nines. The club will appoint its delegation to attend tomorrow evening’s meeting for league formation.
A New Haven passenger train collided with a work train and toppled down an embankment. Several passengers are seriously injured and reports indicate multiple deaths. New Haven officials face criticism amid past disasters as they investigate today’s wreck.
Monongahela April 28 State mine inspectors today investigate the Finleyville disaster that killed more than one hundred miners last week. The investigation seeks causes and safety lapses amid the fatal collapse and underground fire that stunned the region.
The Building and Loan Association committee aims to meet Wednesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce to review by laws and specifications from nearly twenty five organizations. A large general meeting will be arranged for prospective home builders invited to attend. Amid rumors of a disorderly resort on East Main Street, city officials may investigate after business leaders raised concerns about foreign visitors in the building.
Program for Corry Grange meeting includes speakers Mr Belknapp and Mr Follett on benefits of experimental stations. Songs by the Grange, select readings by Mrs Q D Heath, and discussion on reputation versus gender. Reading questions carried over to B J Crowall. agricultural department bulletin for distribution and library progress noted.
The Historical Circle hosts a banquet at Mrs George Barlows home signaling the third in a series this season Highlights include a prepared program for an afternoon following a banquet served by the hostess and committee The next event is the October meeting opening work for next year Scheduled for tomorrow at five oclock local time.
Colegrave and Stewart successors to Sweet announce they are now prepared to do all kinds of millinery and dressmaking. Brown Brock North Center. 1H
Next Sunday marks Birthday Sunday at the Presbyterian Sunday School, a longstanding event tied to supporting the Ashville Farm School. Members contribute a penny per year of age, with older members allowed a quarter up to age 25, as part of a special offering. One week later the Sole is set to celebrate Mother's Sunday per the calendar.
Word arrived of the death of Harlan Bullock at 1:00 a m at the home of his daughter Mrs Clara Peterson in Jamestown New York. He had been ill for several months and spent winter with his daughter in New Castle before returning to Jamestown.
Corimed to his bed only about week Mr Bullock formerly lived on Bu seld street in this city He was engaged in flour and feed then insurance His wife died about twenty five years ago and later he married Miss Allie McIntosh of Jamestown He is survived by two sons Joseph of Warren Pa and Henry of Pittsburgh and two daughters Della Reed of New Castle and Clara Peterson of Jamestown N Y A younger daughter Cort died about two years ago Remains will be brought thru
Corry Tuesday was taken to Bigin where interment will occur in the family lot beside those of his late relatives. The brief notice records the final rites and the burial in the family plot.
Offer for sale plants of several famous overbearing strawberries tested for two years and found thrifty and hardy. All the best varieties raspberry plants for sale. My stock is inspected. Address Leon D. Moore R. D. 6 Corry Paw udyt.
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