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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1913
Page
2
Miss Gertrude Moulton director of physical training reports no perfect foot among 2000 Illinois women and blames current shoe fashions. She vows a vigorous campaign for a more sensible foot covering starting at the foundation. Bradford, Bra.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland wed Thomas J. Preston of New York at Princeton University president Hibben officiating. The ceremony at the university residence surprised even close friends of the ex president's widow.
Essay stresses promptness as essential to honor and success. It cites historical failures from Waterloo to warn that lateness ruins outcomes, then urges being on time at every appointment and meal, framing punctuality as the path to many rewards. The piece uses repetition and a drumbeat tone to stress discipline and reliability.
Report from Leavenworth indicates Washington has asked commanders to hold troops in readiness for possible Mexican border action. Secretary Knox says U S intervention is unlikely. A navy warships group and a Cabinet meeting are underway as officials discuss the Mexican situation.
The war office reports Montenegro forces led by Nicholas and Prince Peter breached and seized Borden Jo near Scutari. Fierce Sunday fighting continued into Monday as Allied troops were reinforced by a sizable Servinian detachment. Scutari’s fall is forecast before night.
Relatives report the death of Misa Alice Byers in Buffalo at age thirty three. She was a former Corry young lady, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Byers. Survived by cousins, brothers, and sisters. remains to be brought home for burial with arrangements incomplete as of afternoon. Cause reported typhoid fever.
Chief Stevens issued a lookout for a 4B peddler or umbrella mender believed to have stolen a gold watch three or four five dollar bills a cap and clothing from a St Marys store last Friday. Corry police and Pennsylvania railroad detectives join in the search as similar cases are tied to the same party with Jack-pike nightwatchers to be scrutinized.
Report notes special arrangement for the world’s great Olympic games in Stockholm. It highlights the anticipated race for top athletes and refers to events scheduled for Wednesday amid celebration of speed and skill.
Dr Meals of Columbus was thrown from a horse attached to a light cart on West Main street as the animal bolted toward Center town. Robe and other contents of the rig, including the physician, were tossed during the sprint. The horse then sped down South Center street, narrowly missing the central cattle yard before stopping uninjured.
Jerome Haight, landlord at the Phoenix Hotel, was badly burned on his hands after his bathrobe caught fire near an open stove yesterday morning. His son helped pull off the robe, preventing serious injury or death. The incident left Haight with multiple burns but a fortunate outcome.
The Lewis Hand or Power Washer features silent hard fibre internal gears and a neat design with covered gears and belt pulleys for power. It includes a high grade Wringer with a patented foot lever reverse attachment for instant stop or reversal, offered as the One Minute Washer at $10.00.
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