13 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
1
A report states authorities will probe illegal liquor sales in the city’s Fourth Ward. It alleges weekly beer and whiskey purchases by foreign residents, concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays, with sales near Hirst Avenue. Officials may review excise enforcement if not already begun.
A major blaze in Madison Wisconsin destroyed the Gould Walls Blackburn Company plant within a week of an earlier fire. The entire establishment and oxle plant were wiped out, with losses around 100000 dollars. Firefighters gained control near noon after hours of effort.
A telegram from Pittsburgh reports the sudden death of Mrs. Stone wife of Hon Nattian Stone of Flist Avenue. She spent a short time with her son George Stone in Pittsburgh and suffered a pneumonia attack about a week ago. A trained nurse attended her, efforts to help were made, and the telegram announced her death this morning. Mrs Pauline Stone distotte tee and Mr Harry Stone of Pittsburgh are listed as her family. Funeral arrangements and body transportation to the city were not yet known.
A market note reports wheat prices slipping to about ten dollars and a half per bushel after reopening this morning, with July futures also affected. A partial rebound later lifted values near one dollar and fifty cents.
Special to Journal Erie Pa Feb 18 two Corry defendants were sentenced this afternoon along with others from the present term. Bar Spencer pleaded guilty to stealing chickens and received sixty days in the county jail. Dame Buyes pleaded guilty to a statutory offense and was fined 50 dollars and committed to the county jail until payment. Other sentences include Martin five months for larceny Richards three to four years for theft Peterson two to four years for theft Halboc two to five years for larceny Conway North and Halil two to seven years for car robbery Farino Colino three years How on Hiatington Reformatory Quin one to six years Hunt six months Rogger burglary with unspecified sentence.
United Press reports Washington, February 18, that Germany warns of severe retaliation if Britain continues to starve Germany’s civil population. Ambassador Von Bornstein conveyed the Kaiser’s message to Secretary Bryan and Secretary Lansing. The threat follows a dispute over prize court action concerning the food cargo of the Wilhelmina bound to Germany.
Yesterday J. B. Sampson of Harrisburg chief inspector and deputy Diff of Warren conducted a thorough check of tools and equipment overseen by Co. Supt. L. B. VanVieck. The inspection found everything in excellent condition for the spring state highway work in the district.
The annual Junior Class reception at Corry High School was held in the Presbyterian chapel with both classes, the Board of Education, and faculty in attendance. A formal banquet featured yellow and white decor, a full menu, and a toast program. The event concluded with a class dance at Knights of Pythias Hall, where the two classes celebrated late into the night.
The Valentine Party held by Epworth League members at the Methodist church drew more than seventy five attendees for an evening of decorations in heart shapes and a Valentine theme. Refreshments included heart shaped cakes and cookies, with piano music and other musical performances enhancing the event.
A weather brief notes rain and warmer conditions proceeding tonight into tomorrow. Showers may linger early with temperatures rising into milder ranges by afternoon tomorrow.
United Press reports Norway Sweden Denmark protested Germany's sea zone war move with similar notes from Holland and possibly Italy to follow. London coverage notes Lusitania and St Paul sailing risks, while German air raids on French and Belgian fronts intensify. Berlin declares a holiday as Von Hindenburg’s forces push back Russians. German losses mount with thirty thousand prisoners reported.
Mrs B Burroughs of Rileyville has spent weeks with Mrs J B Blair then went to Bin datryilie to visit relatives. On returning she will depart for the west accompanied by Mrs Distr to Berlin and Ritzville Washington for the latest rejoicing.
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