Corry Lodge Marks Historic 1902 Founding
The Corry Lodge formed on March 26 1902 at Pythian Hall in a ceremony led by Dr J A Mead. Early members included P. Auer Harry Auer J P Austin J C Beck and many city leaders. The lodge grew from 36 charter members to 275 active and recently granted life membership to Dr Mend for dedicated service. Construction of the new building was finished in 1911 with a public opening week and a formal dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Eld Iy Bufonis
Pythins Hall
J A. Mead
Cmganlzers
PP. Auer
Harry Auer
J. P. Austin
J. C. Beck
Bentley
Harry M. Bright
Don F. Smith
C. A. Tilden
RK. Fonno
Abe Gumblesii
RH. Heineman
William Hutchinson
A. §. Keating
J. C. Kinch
Leon B. Smith
F. Hi, Weisser
W. WW. Morgaridge
Geo
L. Alesaides
Dotn
Gabkins
Joseph d Hesmond
G. Mizelle Heath
U.P. Roger
Lee A. Badger
Barlow
Mend
Early Corry Lodge Elks Charter Members and History
The piece details the first year officers for Mill of Corry Lodge 1. VO. B and charter members, including Dr. James A. Mead Es and W. H. Duffy, plus the rapid growth to thirty-something members. It notes location moves from Knights of Pythias Hall to Mackabe Ball and back, and the drive in 1910 to establish a modern club home on North Center Street, with Poster J. Davis overseeing Corry lodge developments.
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Mill of Corry
Elks
Knights of Pythias Hall
Order
K. of P. Hall
Corry Cli
Sam Sacobson and Company
Lodge
Wks
Cameron Dock
Barlow Block
Haighty of Columbus
Mresent Fine
Haasted Rul
J. Walter Gioveh
Clu
J. Davis
Corry Lodge
Mr. Davis
Morgaridge Continues Ten-Year Run and Rites
The record notes Morgaridge has carried it for ten years and mentions a slip of paper numbered 15, described as a relic. The document is signed by James A. Monit, Exalted Ruler, and C. Swin ner Bentley, Secretary, indicating an Esoteric or fraternal ceremony or claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgaridge
James A. Monit
C. Swimner Bentley
Secratary
Dedication Committee Members Named in Local Program
J F Austin c L Alexander John RK Catking J Walter Plough Joseph J Desmond C Heath PL Rogers Ip Dr J A Mead C Sumner Bentley WoW Morgaridge Frank Raymond C B Porter listed as dedication committee members in the community program.
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J. F. Austin
C. L. Alexander
John RK
Catking
J. Walter Plough
Joseph J. Desmond
C Heath
Rogers
J. A. Mead
C. Sumner Bentley
Wow
Morgaridge
Frank Raymond
C. B. Porter
Splendid New Elks Home in Corry Lodge Section
The Corry lodge unveils its new Elks home designed by A P Mount and Son and built 1910 11 by Thomas Bros and McElroy. Dark Oriental brick Grecian columns. grand exterior and interior features include a reception hall grill ladies room billiard room and a fine lodge room with mission style finish. Basement gymnasium hosts buffet luncheons for receptions including a governor visit and committee use.
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Corry Lodge Iu
A, PL Mount and Son
Thomas Bros. and
McElroy
Corry Elks
House Committee
Corry Lodge
Officers of Corry Lodge 769 Elks Named Exalted Ruler and Nobles
Exalted Ruler N Dell Darling leads Corry Lodge 769 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks with Esteemed Leading Knight W W Morgaridge and Esteemed Loyal Knight I T Paine. Lecturing Knight Charles Keating, Secretary F B Davis, Treasurer O H Andrews, Esquire Frank L Weeks, Tyler A S Keating, Inner Guard L P Bliss, Chaplain J A Mead. Trustees Jess Mead and C E Heath.
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Corry Lodge
C. Sumner Bentley
Jess Mead
C. E. Heath
Wake Morgaridge Receives First Lodge Receipt
A fragment notes Wake Morgaridge receiving the first receipt ever issued to a member of Corry Lodge number 789, A. P.O. BE, marking a historic credential in lodge records. The passage emphasizes careful indexing and credit for the work of the apehives of the lodge.
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Wake Morgaridge
Corry Lodge
A. P.O. BE
Will Entertain the Visitors at Evening Dinner
Mayor C L Alexander will entertain Governor Tener and his secretary Gaither and Judge Jerome B Fisher of Jamestown at a six o'clock dinner this evening. N Well Darling will host Grand Exalted Ruler Lee A Badger of Titusville, the District Deputy in charge of today’s ceremonies, who stays in the city until tomorrow morning. Dr C B Kilber will host Judges Walling and Benson and entertain Congressman-elect Shreve arriving late. W W Morgaridge will entertain Frank Flanders of Titusville, Past Exalted Ruler and Grand Loyal Knight at the afternoon meeting. Guests will be hosted at homes and at the club.
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C. L. Alexander
Tener
Gaither
Jerome B. Fisher
Jamestown
N. Well Darling
Corry Lodge
Lee A. Badger
Titusville
Badger
C. B Kilber
Walling
Benson
Shreve
W. W. Morgaridge
Frank Flanders
Titusville Lodge
Pier Vistors
Wariun
Charity Work By Elks Highlight City Dedication
The Elks show strong charity within their creed by aiding members in need and supporting families of deceased or disabled members. The governor and state official presence underscored city appreciation and a planned dedication event. The Kapelle Band led music as trains arrived shortly after one o'clock.
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Order of Bike
Elks
Dedication Services Presiding Officers Named in Ceremony
Grand Exalted Ruler Lee A. Badger Dis. Dep. Titusville Pa presided with Grand Leading Knight R H Howell of Erie and Grand Loyal Knight F H Flanders also attending. Other officers included Grand Lecturing Knight F J Trig Grand Esquire H A Smith Grand Chaplain James B Borland Grand Inner Guard L P Bliss Grand Secretary Foster E Davis and Grand Treasurer Oscar H Andrews.
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Lee A. Badger
Titusville
R. H. Howell
Erie
F. H. Flanders P
F. J. Trig
Eric
H. A. Smith
Jamestown
James B. Borland
Franklin
Grand Inner Guard
L. P. Bliss
Corry
Foster E. Davis
Oscar H. Andrews
Charity work and relief efforts within the order
Members engage in outside aid and acts of kindness for the distressed. The annual charity fund supports relief work, leveraging their large membership to bolster influence and resources for compassionate acts.
Ended life by carbolic acid in Warren Pa
An 85 year old resident, Ostrom, died today in Warren Pennsylvania after taking carbolic acid at 12 30 in the afternoon on Lexington Avenue. The death appears to be by self inflicted action and the details come from local reports.
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Warren
Dees
Ostrom
Lexington Avenus
Fragmentary view of hospital room and charity gesture
Fragmentary text notes a hospital room furnished at local expense by a judge. It mentions a charitable act by a judge aimed at aiding Corry Hospital and hints at broader comparisons of organizational effort.
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Corry Hospital
Mi Ted
Governor Ton Visiting Sparks City Display
A local business district festooned with flags for Governor Ton’s visit. Ostrom, a Warren Axe & Tool painter, was found dead by his wife in his home after showing signs of despondency. Coroner ruled no inquest. condition linked to earlier distress. Survived by his wife and three children.
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Ostrom
Warren Axe & Tool Company
DeForest
Narrow Escape From Flames In Stoneham Home Fire
Mrs. Logan and her four children narrowly escaped a fire that devastated the home of John Loch in Stoneham. Neighbors awoke to dense smoke as the interior burned. Mrs. Logan, burned on arms, head and face, led the children to a neighbor’s for shelter before returning to fight the blaze. The cause is believed to be an overheated gas stove.
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Warren, Bay
Joh Loch
Stoneham
Howe
Togau
Shailield
Te Toft
Sheffield
Logan
Hankly
Penny Man Is Killed On Moving Freight Train In Oil City
Charles A Montgomery son of H L Montgomery of Hast Second Street was fatally injured while attempting to board a north bound freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was thrown beneath the wheels and his body sent to the undertakers for shipment. Born July 30 1884 he lived in Oil City most of his life and worked ten years for the railroad. He leaves his wife and parents and brothers Harry Frank and Paul. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Oil City
Pa Vee
Charles A, Montgomery
Montgomery
Hast Second Street
PRR
C. Homner & Sons
G. Brady
P. RR
HE. Montgomery
Harry
Frank
Paul
Jamestown court adjusts sentence after snitching case
A James town man identified as Robert Strom from Warren received a reduced penitentiary term to a $25 fine after authorities noted his good family background and lack of prior crimes. Attorney Jerome B. Maher represented him, while the court also referenced a police court appearance and statements by Mr. Fisher.
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Jamestown
Robert Strom
Warren
Mina Nellie Hans
Mahiron
Uist
Jerome B. Maher
Fisher
Maharon
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James A. Mead
Txalter
Seead Knight
Skelton
Lect
Knight
Austin
Sidghi
Smith
Sumner Tentley
O. H. Andrews
Tyler
Welson
Lyle VanVieck
Sam Jacobson
Cogswell
Faydenburg
Frank Wilox
Frank K. Bliss
G. Taylor
M H. Coyle
Clee Wilcox
A. W. Covell
E. Davis
W. H. Duffy
B.B. Brigham
Imeibers
Hirtycaix
Corry Club
aiVine
Corny Lodge
Corry Contractors
Neal
Alexander
Goyarhor
N. Dell Darling
August Oster
Judge Throme
Jamestown, N.Y
Toni
North Center Atrést
East Brady
Marion W. Chipman
M. Diamond
W . Hanaker
Gianomelli
Vittorio
JP. Austin
P.M
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