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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
2
In a New Year message the Corry community notes a prosperous old year and a hopeful outlook for 1914. Industry remains busy, but emphasis shifts to social and civic improvements. With local government reform and civic organizations, Corry aims for sustained advancement and better urban environments.
Hal Sheridan reviews 1913 sports champions across boxing, golf, rowing, and others. It notes Willie Ritchie as welterweight champion, Kilbane in featherweight contention, heavyweights unsettled, and Me—yer’s Davis Cup and Meadow Brook feats. Mentions Walter Johnson and other named athletes with sporadic tournament outcomes.
Paris Prefect of Police Hennoon ordered a halt to the Christmas to New Year wheel and barkers along boulevards that sold lottery tickets and toys. Dozens of street booths offered grand prizes, with little chance of real gain, resembling a Monte Carlo setup. The crackdown ended the long standing gambling booths that drew crowds with low priced prizes.
Springfield Jan 1 Pay your fare or walk. State legislature awakens to new duties under Illinois public utilities act. No public utility or officer may accept favors or allow discounted services beyond established rates.
Fredonia December 1 The second annual Fredonia poultry show opened yesterday in Barrons Garage Main Street. Fredonia Poultry Association officers have worked late to ensure success and entries topped four hours early exceeding last year. The new hald coop design offers unobstructed exhibit views and the judging and prize awards were conducted by Lytha, an attending association member. The event runs through Saturday night attracting much attention locally.
The annual meeting of the Corry Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office of the company No 21 W Washington Ave Corry Pa on Friday January 2 1914 at 10am All members are requested to be present Secry ED MARBH
Jamestown reports a blaze that destroyed the Old Stone Mill on East First Street on November 9. Posters from the National Board of Underwriters offer a $500 reward for the detection and conviction of the arsonists. D N Grandin of the Grandin Milling Co confirms the mill housed grain, flour, and feed on the south side of East First Street. He says he has seen the posters but cannot trace who started the fire.
Rumor says Nickel Plate railroad may have been acquired by the Delaware group of financiers and full control to follow. The chatter reached tickets agent J P Forresti who heard the talk but reports no official confirmation after discussions with line officials.
Lawyers gathered in Philadelphia yesterday for a luncheon as the Pennsylvania Bar Association announced its next annual meeting will be held in Elangor on June 29. Committee sessions followed in the Court of Common Pleas rooms ahead of the July assembly.
Jamestown burglar Haycock, jailed for a 17 year sentence at Auburn prison for a 19 years ago burglary of the Jamestown Lake Erie and Western Railway freight station, asks District Attorney Green to recommend commuting to 19 years. He claims good behavior could shorten his term. Green has not stated public plans. He was caught red handed with stolen goods at his home after the burglary.
Notice states the Columbia Cemetery Association will hold its fourth annual meeting at Grange Hall on Tuesday January 18, 1914 at 2 p.m. Members who pay annual dues of 50 cents are urged to attend. Emma S. Dutton, Secretary.
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