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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
5
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in city social columns. W. 7, Woley of East Patistml, J. W. Young of Tiwex Street, and J. Kinimay among others plan short visits or returns from trips to Buffalo, Syracuse, Chautauqua, and Columbus. Families such as the Wood, Lynch, Barton, Colegrove, Loomis, and Usher contingents are mentioned with church, hospital, and funeral passings.
A fragmentary early item note mentions a theater program at Library Theater with titles The Cure of Work and Prayer of a Horse. Supported by Lonita Orth and Henry Horgman, this item references a male lead and a two-reel comedy segment. The text is garbled but indicates a night of theatrical fare and a leading role in a Universal City production.
Erie Railroad appoints Guy Simmons to replace D S Rowe as ticket and station agent at Gerry to Finse. Simmons takes over duties immediately after more than eight years with the company, bringing ready familiarity with the position. Rowe retires after a half century of service, and the transfer aims to cause no disruption to travelers.
A fire broke out at the Trill plant on Bask South Street just before noon. The roof and chemicals burned but the blaze was contained with the arrival of the fire department. Leonan Moziroy, an employee, reported discovering the fire in the rear portion of the building and raising the alarm.
Records from Corry Fire Department show the first six months of the year have more fires than the same period in 1914. There were twelve fires in the first half of 1914 and twenty four for the full year, while this year has nine fires to date. Most fires were not serious, except the Worry Wrench Factory incident. Last year’s costliest blazes were at the Pennsylvania Railroad freight house and Bennett Bath House. Prompt company response and business precautions limited damage.
The funeral of Almon G. Albro Won was held at the family residence on Northwest Street Friday afternoon at 2 oclock. It was largely attended by friends and neighbors who paid tribute to a man held in high esteem for many years. Undertakers Ly Alexander and Rev. MacIntyre of the A B cure officiated in a prayer service and gospel reading. Relatives of the deceased served as pallbearers. many sorrowing relatives and friends accompanied the remains to the Grove Cemetery where the service took place.
Mr Moore the advertising manager of Dedpath Milltanaie arrived in the city this morning and began pennant work through the streets. Mr Witherspoon is here and will stay until Chautauqua arrives. He says the program is better balanced than last year and giving satisfaction. The guarantor committee for weeks two and four has started canvassing. the Third ward committee meets Monday night and begins active work Tuesday morning.
At the Federal Building a work sequence moves forward as Contrastor Maddox places the eleventh cap atop the stone stack of the new post office. Workmen erect scaffolding seventy feet high while a huge steel beam, weighing 2775 pounds, is hoisted to the top via steel cable. The marble year of the lobby has arrived, signaling early completion of that section.
Kirwin and Latham announce in Thusville that the Corry city directory will be ready for delivery next Monday. Subscribers will receive a complete copy during the week, with local interest noted in the new publication.
Charlox Swanton postmaster at Clymer New York recently erected a two story brick building to house the post office and offices on the first floor. A spacious dance hall on the upper floor hosted a festival last evening with square and round dances. Kantor's orchestra provided music, about fourteen Corry residents attended, and Mrs Paul Stone won the best lady waltzer prize judged by Blaine Kincaid.
Sewing machines advertised with prices and terms from R B Palmer agent for Singer Sewing Machine Co at 104 East Main Street. Includes models Harry Quien Eldridge Paragon Palmer Special with discounts from new prices and weekly payment option.
The Sixteenth Annual Reunion at the Tubbs and Lamona families will be held Saturday August 28 at Grange Hall in Spartanshoro with Mrs Pridie Mussel and Mrs Louise Carrier leading arrangements.
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