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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
5
A distorted OCR fragment mentions brass and a value of 4.50 with unclear context or entities. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable. The readable portion provides little to anchor a specific news item or event.
A stream of visitors arrived in Corry and surrounding towns over the weekend. Notables include Mr Trisonit of Wisin with friends, W Baldwin of Punxautawney, and Charles Everett of Greenville visiting local acquaintances and relatives. Various residents traveled from Meadville, Warren, Spartansburg, and Erie for short stays, hospital and plant business, or to attend events. Regular travelers and locals, such as Roy Garrison of the Journal, Mrs. Catherine Murray, and Dr J C M. are noted.
In Chicago on West Van Buren Street three men stopped a car in front of a saloon and opened fire injuring the bartender and a portal employee who died not fatally. Patrolman Hogan pursued the bandits in a gunfight as they fled. one criminal Thomas Ford fell from the running board fatally wounded, while the others escaped with about $20.
In London the House of Commons heard Chancellor Broyd Goorks announce that the Allies have appropriated ten billion dollars for the war effort. The plan notes England has provided the largest share, with about five hundred million more than any other ally, while resources remain strained but not yet exhausted.
Miss Elizabeth Campbell of Scranton spoke to the Epworth League recalling her missionary service in Tadla. She spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L P Knowlton and traveled to Buffalo this morning.
A Pittsburgh philanthropic organization reportedly bought the Butler tax parcel near the city and planned to establish a country club on the property. An option was taken out months ago, but no sale has been consummated.
The funeral ofInte Ephriam Grimm was held at the Alexander Chapel yesterday afternoon Rev MacIntyre officiated with Major Wilcox Mr Bosworth and Mrs Beards singing. The services were largely attended by many friends of the well known resident. This morning the body was taken to Courtland for interment Mr and Mrs Matthew McGuire accompanied the remains.
Funeral services for Mrs Georg Butler were held Sunday afternoon at the German Lutheran Church with Rev Hall officiating. The church choir sang several selections and many friends attended. The sons of Mrs Butler served as pallbearers, and the ceremony took place in the Lutheran Cemetery.
The marble interior contractor arrived from Philadelphia to price and begin marble work in the new Post Office. Bronze artworks worth thousands of dollars will be installed in the main lobby with auctions planned. The general superintendent expects occupancy by May first.
Readable fragments describe a gala event titled The Charity Ball at the AmumlS with a three act drama. A last minute entry or act suggests a temp or costume interruption, with uncertain details about participants or venue.
United Press reports witnesses from the United Mine Workers testified before a Congressional probe committee in Wheeling on February 16 alleging the federal judge in West Virginia, Alston Diston, abused contempt powers. Witnesses claimed a foreign miner was imprisoned for inability to speak English, and unjust verdicts favored by the judge. They also charged the judge with ridiculing unions and calling labor officials criminals as part of broader accusations.
In a sprawling Sunday wrap, reports note a rising boom along the Atlantic, with a larger expansion anticipated. Items cover Morgad porcelain appraisal at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Wheeling pastor scandal, peculiar living arrangements in Youpestown, and Atlantic traffic and rail actions.
Paris Feb 19 A readhel report from Borneaux says Mme Sarah Bernhardt underwent a knee operation for trouble since last June but one leg had been manipulated The report caused a sensation given her age In Bor Deaux a dispatch at 2 am said the operation had not been performed due to Mme Bernhardt's weakness
A local cinema advertises six reels including Barrier of Flames two reels Than houses Romance of Anna two reels Lost Sister and Joke of Yellowstone six reels Lyric tonight advit theater listing notes.
Rent notices describe April 1 availability for the south side of a double house on Pennsylvania Avenue at $9.00 monthly. Inquiries directed to 415 B. Main street and A. D. Nichols. Also April 1 rental offer for the east side at the corner of Smith and West Wayne streets with separate rooms and modern gas and electric utilities. inquire at Parker's Grocery Tote.
Merchants unveil spring fabrics in gabardines poplins serges and fancy stripes with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars per yard highlighting new weaves and colors for the season.
A local shop advertises the largest complete line of wash goods and shirts waists in the city. The display includes Rice Cloth Voiles silks lawns crepes silk mall silk crepes and fancy wash silks with prices from 98 cents to 4 dollars and more.
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