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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
3
A flood of notices, sales ads, and Valentine promotions fill the city and vicinity columns. Items include bargains at Babbitts and Blair and Company, Valentine cards at Burkhardt's, and Wright's sales. Local notices also report deaths, school events, and postal service discussions amid era commerce.
A readerable fragment advertises spring flowers including hyacinths tulips and daffodils plus assorted potted plants and florals. It mentions prices and a location three blocks from the depot with a vendor at Main J. Bell TO Union 84 likely indicating shop and block details.
The Ladies Circle met yesterday in their rooms in the Traction building. Their husbands attended for a substantial share of the festivities. A digtch supper was served to a large majority of the membership present. At the FoK War meeting of the Circle several new members were inducted. After supper the W O W and Ladies Circle enjoyed a social mine that extended into the evening.
In Cochran, Judge Thomas J. Prather hears a remonstrance from forty eight of fifty resident young men requesting removal of saloons. Delegates from the High School present in chambers argue liquor as a snare, urging the borough be free of taverns to protect families and reduce temptations.
Philadelphia February tenth reports the Pennsylvania system placing orders for 10000 cars to add freight equipment. Five thousand cars will be assigned to the eastern lane of Pittsburgh and five thousand to the western route. Cars will be supplied by Pressed Steel Car Company 2500 American Car and Foundry 1000 Standard Steel Co 1600 Cambria Steel Company 4500 and Ralston Steel Car Co 500. The project will require about 240000 tons of steel at a total cost near 18441 thousand dollars.
The Hoard of Tax Revision and Appeal completes its review of the First Ward assessments today. Affected properties show an increase totaling about $24,000. Numerous complaints were heard and the assessors’ work was reviewed thoroughly.
Deputy Sharife Dumond shut Pedizo Bakery today at the owner’s wife’s complaint. A landlord's warrant was served yesterday by the building owner. A romantic aside follows as a practical reply about love and self.
Erie Herald notes Municipal Club basketball team returns after a week’s layoff to face Corry M C A on Saturday at home. The Erie squad, long familiar with Corry, expects a fast contest. Corry’s strong lineup, including Charles Keating ex-Audies, headlines the visit. Next, Erie High faces Corry High with Warren games arranged for home and away dates.
Erle prepares for one of the hardest games on its schedule as the team braces for a stern test against a formidable opponent, aiming for a key win to maintain momentum and standings.
An express company messenger arrived by train 63 and stayed at the Corry office until the Paid By train departed for Philadelphia. He carried a money chest and firearms, transporting a large sum between banking institutions.
The funeral of S M Sandborg was held Saturday February 11 at 11 in the morning at the Mué Exe home stead. Services were led by Rev Nelson of Titusville with Scripture readings and prayers in both Swedish and English. Pallbearers included Lindborg sons Victor Amil and Charles and sons in law El Larnon, with grandson Wilber Weaver. Interment followed at the Swedish cemetery. Local offerings expressed sympathy from many friends.
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