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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1913
Page
2
The Hort Block on Nori Center street undergoes major renovation. J M Sheely and Son seal a contract to paint the exterior for Hoenes Store and the Union Telephone Exchange. Interior repairs and re relocation of corridors are planned with brickwork to be painted white.
Mrs Eugene Rhodes of 347 W Washington street hosted a young guest list including Miss Jeanne Avelyn Jobes of Youngsville. The event featured a large doll from Rhodes childhood days in infant attire and a big birthday cake, creating a memorable afternoon for the children.
Teams from the Kurtz Brass Bed Company and Municipal Club square off tomorrow at City League Park in a closely contested baseball battle. Both sides seek a win to boost standings with strong attendance expected from local fans.
Meadville July 10 The Erie Railroad double track near Meadville is nearly complete with final track laying underway between Meadville and Cambridge Springs. Trains are expected to run on the new alignment within six weeks, replacing the old route with a wide detour via Venango. Public highway changes accompany the project including a new route from Henry DeVore farm to the Broadford bridge and an overhead highway on the McGill farm. Saegertown station location remains to be finalized.
A massive powder explosion at the DuPont Company mills on the Brandywine Creek occurred within minutes of the workday start. About a thousand pounds of powder detonated, stopping machinery in both mills and preventing worker injuries. No workers were inside the demolished structures at the time according to early reports.
Attorney General Hogan ordered a broad set of prosecutions aimed at exposing a statewide campaign against the Green Ohio State law for compulsory worker compensation. The Ohio Equity Company backed by Cleveland business leaders prompted the referendum drive. faulty names were found in a filed petition and a wider inquiry is launched.
The report states that most names on the petition were forged or misused from nonresidents or city directories. Solicitors earned five cents per name, some as high as twenty dollars daily. Prosecutions were ordered, and many signatures were found to be fictitious or Mead men misrepresented in numerous locations.
This afternoon Judge Noonan will preside as a special commission begins formal inquiry into the June 24 explosion and fire at the Husted mills. The probe aims to draft a new safety law to reduce future dangers in New York State grain mills and elevators.
A group of visitors will tour Findley Lakes and be hosted by Mrs. G. H. Barlow and Mrs. D. L. Bracken at Findley. Entertained at the Barlow cottage near White Corry are Mrs. Lam bing, Mrs. H. Warlow and Mrs. Kib Jor. At the Lrucken summer home wing Assembly grounds Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Ames and Miss Patterson will stay for the week. Daily trips from the Hyo points on the Twoco travel planned with several events this week, including Friday evening arrival in the city.
Johnstown search for Misa Ruth Arnold, 15, ended with a last posse failing to find her body in woods near Shang Hollow. District officers hold differing views on whether the disappearance is abduction or another fate.
Police and detectives suspect elopement while a dying mother clings to a local belief that the girl was dragged into the woods and foully murdered. Bryn denies remarks were misunderstood and promises forthcoming explanations to clear the air.
The secretary of state William J Bryan stated he would release a statement to clear up misunderstandings after news reports claimed he made certain remarks. He indicated the forthcoming explanation would address the criticism and provide his intended meaning.
The Eastern Star unit postpones its perial meeting set for Wednesday July 16 following the death of Worthy Patron Brother George W. Yeurc ey. The postponement is ordered by W.
A concise listing notes four big reels in the photo play lineup billed as Amused Tonight. An advertisement shows the regular program and references that all four reels are available for viewing.
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