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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1911
Page
2
In Erie residents praise Billy Sunday for good works and the choir of 500 voices along with Sunday and his wife’s devotion. Critics say his frank tone can sound rough and vulgar, yet some friends wish he spoke less plainly. The Journal will not publish on Tuesday July 4.
The final tribute was paid to Alonzo B Sullivan at his family home on West Pleasant Street this afternoon at o clock. Funeral services were held with Rev O J Wallace of the Baptist church officiating and a quartet providing music. Pallbearers included L A Pond Andrew Isaacson Frank Ward Plattecher Alden John Laird and Patriot Coxteilo. Remains laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery. Among attendees from out of town was Mrs Aurilla Allen of Canton, sister of the deceased. Alonzo E B Sullivan had lived in Corry 42 years, was a Civil War veteran with Company H 113th New York.
July reports a young boy, Donald Amey, severely bitten by rats at his South Main Street home. He has largely recovered and was allowed to play outside with neighbors. Doctors feared blood poisoning at first, but he remains none the worse for the ordeal.
Fire alarms at 2 30 pm were raised by a blaze on the roof of the old Ressler Brake Show plant on West Mabe Street likely from a passing locomotive spark. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the flames with chemicals before it gained headway, causing little damage.
Harrisburg July 2 The State Highway Department said license applications for automobiles have surpassed all records at the state capitol, hitting 18 000 Friday. This is about 4 000 more than the total listed in 1909, the banner year. Journal Want Ads note tenants sought daily.
Local columns report shop closures for July 4 at Knowlton’s and Stennett & Son services, a Kane Flint factory shutdown, and various community items. Mentioned are Timsville Corry Oule Ahe Abdome “Thanhouser kid,” fire city brigades, a funeral at John Paul wie residence, and appointments at the Humboro Normal School with Prof. Baker. Also notes on hydrous beet harvests, a Lake Columbus launch, and Chesnut tree bloom expectations.
A Fourth of July sale ad touts low prices on cheese full cream at less than wholesale, granulated sugar at jobber rates, canned goods, vegetables, meats, soups, and other items. Basket baskets on Main Floor with slaughter prices, offering savings up to a third off and daily specials including salt, lemons, matches, starch, soap.
W A Stoop of Box sale fame promotes a month long sale announcing a complete purge of his spring and summer gent's clothing. Suits priced 12 to 20 dollars are all reduced to 4.09 with the aim of clearing stock before fall. The campaign emphasizes advertising value and urges customers to shop early as selected pieces move quickly.
A committee traveled to Erie on Saturday seeking Billy Sunday for a speaking address but failed to secure him. Sunday sent a letter suggesting possible interest, yet a firm schedule prevented additional engagements. He mentioned maybe adding Corry to his itinerary after consulting his secretary. Everywhere he received many requests and decided to decline to commit to more dates.
Fragmentary weather item reports a high around 94 degrees in the area and predicts no relief before week’s end. It mentions a thermometer with trusted readings and a forecaster's statement that the end of the week will remain hot. The text is garbled with OCR errors but conveys extreme heat.
Mrs Dawson Olmstead of Wallingford entertained Saturday afternoon from four to six at her parents home on Pleasant street in honor of Mrs Karl Morrison of Warren and Miss Mary Mandeville of Bradford. Guests included Mrs Minnen Hill and Fay Morrison of Warren, Wallace Brown, Elizabeth Farwell of Chicago, with music by Happy Burch and a punch reception on the veranda. The dining room boasted red roses and ferns as tables featured Mr Mu- Ronn and Miss Hornics. Assistance came from Lola and Geostrude Amidon, Mrs Marion Hubbard, Mae Bille Ragon and Belle Lambinie. the event described as one of the season’s most delightful.
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