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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
5
Jamestown visitor Harry Gale runs errands while B Weoker and son Edward join Daymond viultor la Erle for the day. Many residents travel to Warren, Jamestown, Union City, Bradford, and Erie for visits, business, and events as local figures depart or arrive.
A public baking contest announcement for January 21 1914 invites contestants to submit loaves using Pillsbury flour. Judge panel to be secured, with sample room at the Phoenix Hotel Corry Pa and prizes listed. Several local merchants named as distributors.
Corry Pail Co advertises bolts wanted at 95.75 per cord. Specified sizes include 26 inch entong, 5 inches in diameter and up. Located on Bay road Gudtmber Whitewood and Ping.
Albany report says Glynn, reconvened assembly, calls for strict economy and veto of extraneous appropriation ordinances. He warns five year need to raise over ten million dollars via direct taxes to balance finances, focusing on state estate expenditures and essential needs.
Seabright Nova Scotia faces high tides as combers rebuild and shore up breakwater and damaged houses. Workers move buildings to safety while a telegram requests federal aid and coordination with government officials to address the crisis.
In Eikton Maryland on January 7 George Short aged 11, son of Zebulon Short, is charged with murdering 9 year old Paul McCall, son of Mrs. Allen McCall, near a rural schoolyard. Short allegedly fired a revolver at McCall after a dispute over more bullets, striking him in the heart as he walked away.
A small chimney fire was reported near First Avenue with no injuries or equipment use observed before fire trucks arrived. In Washington a timber project for 400 miles of railroad linking Utah to the Grand Canyon received approval, with construction funding and timelines set through 26 years and a completion plan.
The high school athletic association books a Friday doubleheader at the Armory led by Erie High School against Corry in a main event. A freshman match follows with Corry and Union City first year squads meeting. Corry aims to extend its clean slate while Erie challenges the leaders in the race for the regional title.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for sick children. It claims pleasant taste without griping, easing constipation and digestive distress in infants and older children, and warns buyers to avoid counterfeit products while urging readers to consult the genuine bottle with printed directions.
The Meadville Tribune reports a visitor named J. McManus of Chicago stayed at the Lafayette Motel in Meadville last Friday. He loaned $10 after a telegram claimed $500 by express, met locals amicably, and disappeared by Saturday night, prompting concern over possible foul play while authorities seek to confirm his status.
The Keystone Comedy and a two reel feature titled The Ghost return to the Lyric tonight. A daiwa of Ireland presentation and a special show accompany the program.
United Press reports unsettled weather with cloudy skies continuing tonight and again Thursday. Stronger showers or periods of rain may occur in scattered areas across the region.
The Public Service Commission will draft safety regulations for grade crossings after a report by accidents investigator John P. Doheny. It cites 11 763 public crossings in Pennsylvania, 1 619 protected, 802 watched with bells or gates, and about 10 000 private crossings.
Cincinnati manager today moved to exercise options on Earl Yingling pitcher from Brooklyn for 8500 dollars and Herbert Moran Brooklyn outfielder for 4000 dollars. Brooklyn still holds an option at 4000 on Dickgan but the agreement expires today.
The Prohibitions Conference announced for Friday evening will meet at Home Protection Hall over Guignon's hardware on North Center Street. All voters opposed to the liquor traffic are invited. Dr. Prugh, the new state chairman, will attend.
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