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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes probable showers for the area with unsettled conditions expected late tonight and into tomorrow. Gusty winds possible as a front moves through, with cooler temperatures following.
A town party enrollment measure tightens who may vote in primaries. Only party adherents may participate in a party ticket selection after declaring affiliation under oath. Independent voters retain right to nonpartisan ballots but cannot influence party nominations. A ten or four day work schedule proposal for work horses in Kansas City is also noted.
A Vera Cious correspondence describes fear within crowded houses in Ughta as “cowering in fear.” The Times Gazette notes challenges at an artistic site, with references to $4,000 a week, and to the crowds surrounding the event.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Wisconsin railway issued an order to stop shipments of liquor along its lines into dry territory to avoid violations of state liquor laws. The directive targets cross state routes and aims to prevent contraband alcohol from reaching provinces with prohibition restrictions.
Last evening at 9 o'clock a stylish wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Horace Wetmore on Chippewa street with about 60 guests. Their daughter Addie Wasunit married Roy Stevens of Union City Pa Rev Farrell officiated with a ring ceremony. The pink and white decor featured a parlor canopy of white bells. The bride wore cream colored messaging and carried pink carnations. Attendants included two flower girls Jennie Stulls and Marjorie Farwell and Miss Rath Wetmore, sister of the bride, who played the wedding march. A wedding supper followed and the couple plan a short honeymoon before settling in Union City.
About seventy five Olds family members gathered in the city today for the annual reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Le Grand Destiny on Franklin Street. President W J Olde of Union City and Secretary M Grace Olds of Jamestown arrived on the morning trains. The program features a one o'clock annual dinner followed by a business meeting and social time, with events continuing into the evening.
A small gathering of young individuals and their parents hosted a farewell party this afternoon at a Texas home. The occasion featured warm refreshments and a lively afternoon of socializing led by Mrs Ai G Grapear and Wallin Manley.
The funeral for Miss Jessie Dunham was held at 2 pm at her mother's home on West Washington Street. Rev. Sharpley officiated with Rev. Shaw assisting. Relatives served as pallbearers and the burial took place in Pine Grove cemetery. A large gathering attended, including a group of fifteen from Exeter.
Senator Penrose introduced a Senate resolution urging the United States to send troops to Mexico to establish a constabulary force protecting American property. He proposed a $25 million fund to safeguard assets, while opponents warned against war talk and urged awaiting administration mediation results. The measure failed to advance in the Senate amid debate over U.S. actions and Mexican investments.
United Press reports Acting Governor Glynn demands that Olawa return Harry K Thaw to New York authorities. Immigrant officers say they cannot act without legal orders while Thaw remains an inmate at Matteawan. Writings from Sherbrooke and Cana da indicate authorities discuss deportation paths and jurisdiction as Thaw’s location becomes part of a cross border dispute.
In Philadelphia United Press report Harry Camel a 48 year old wallpaper printer broke into his wife’s room and fatally slashed her throat with a razor. He then killed himself, dying before police arrived. Motive cited as brooding over a daughter’s death and a planned joint suicide which the wife refused amid a dispute over moving to New York.
All members of Corry Lodge No 789 I P O Elks are urged to attend the regular session Thursday evening August 24 at 7 o clock in the lodge hall. W W Morgaridge exalted ruler will preside and address the gathering.
Lavern and Mot Leod of Vine Street attend Corry Hospital as a second child in the Atewth run family dies from cholera. The bereaved couple mourns another loss within about four weeks, echoing the earlier illness. Community sympathy is extended.
An optometrist argues for examination to determine the help needed for reading by light. He lists common defects such as hypermetropia myopia presbyopia and astigmatism, noting subjective and objective methods without mydriatic in Corry Pennsylvania.
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