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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented report shows residents debating a lay, health, and housing plan amid wartime strain. Community leaders outline priorities, urging cooperation as economic pressures mount and public services face strain. Local figures emphasize resilience and shared sacrifice.
A garbled hometown column recaps a fiddlers’ club event with mentions of Leon and a dance, a healer figure with syrup, and peculiar dialogue about applause and payment. It lists local personalities and social notes, including BN and B, a funeral home notice, and assorted community items from Meadville area society columns.
Variety page notes show Aunt Diana's Plot and A Fine Top as presented at Lyric Theater along with Deana The Valeylind Bride and a photoplay. It mentions The New Fire Chief and Burlesque Wednesday Renews for Bumnunwet Guild Episcopal church.
Postmaster Bates of Corry is active in lobbying Congress for a federal funding project. He recently conveyed a letter to the Public Buildings committee urging use of a $700,000 appropriation for repairs or construction. Austin indicated progress toward early work and two months of guaranteed utilities, with expectations of the full appropriation this summer.
A large number of Corry residents will attend the Buffalo Auto Show, with many buyers from the city expected to decide on purchases. Attendees include Will Murray, Ralph Ty, Ben Starr, Louis Brows, Walter Shuss, and others undecided. Ben Starr will promote the Studebaker Crochet and its merits as the agent. Local agents will be present for demonstrations, and Don Starr announces a mighty auction from the city as the group views the new models and shining bubble wagons.
Miltod Brown and Will Brownley announce a new pressing club on the second floor of the Traction Building, with Mowrit and Son Architects overseeing. The Young mentare move in today and expect to open for business tomorrow, offering made to order dalings and selective stock, with plans to expand to other towns.
A young child from Mattapenkar near Carter Hill was treated by Dr A L Braith and shows signs of prompt improvement after a feared attack by congestion of the lungs. A rumor of throat paralysis was incorrect.
A morning accident in Cumberland Maryland left a Western Maryland freight train crew with serious injuries as forty five runaway freight cars derailed from the yard and struck the locomotive narrowly missing a passenger train crossing. The wreck occurred early and, though severe, thankfully spared more casualties.
A new indoor background was received by Lillie Studio on South Street Saturday and placed in the rear of the building. The backdrop, designed by a well known Boston artist, enhances the studio's already fine setup. Lillie has produced a line of blue prints for KP L. Burntides Company and Wheatudio, showing active commercial work. Albert Heérahey, 40, of Mount Toy, was strangled to death between the range of at her bedside. found by her husband Tt Ianuppou, who fell and was caught by the chair.
A Warren Pennsylvania dispatch reports winter weather delays in logging as heavy snow and soft roads hinder lumber movement. Icibegmen and Pennsylvanian firms note large timber holdings stranded near rail lines, while icemen fear lack of firewood and sleighing improves with a weather change. Timermen anticipate quick movement of 1100000 feet of logs once roads firm up and mills resume full stock intake.
Two more cargoes of structural steel sleet for the new American Radiator plant at Titusville were shipped by C. St. Rogers Co this afternoon. The Wig Sure of steel drew attention as it moved through the tow yards. The consignments included pincards from the Corry plant and Rogers Co. promotes Corry’s fabricated bronze work as the firm highlights its output with every consignment.
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