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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
5
A report from New Canin, Pennsylvania, states that Fred Hornefer was riding a motorcycle when a cow belonging to Lie Wwiten Hormemer caused an accident on a roadway. The bike was damaged and Hornefer was thrown to the ground, with the cow moving away after the incident.
Corry merchants anticipate a big trade day as thousands visit for the second special boating day of the season. Secretaries mailed Iron theater tickets in a printed envelope with literature inviting all to spend the day in Corry where free moving picture bills will be shown at the Amuse Library and Lyric Theaters. Business men participating in the Board of Commerce induction have added bargains and attractions to draw visitors, likely boosting attendance beyond last Saturday.
An interesting Pythian Sisters session was held in their lodge room Wednesday evening. Officers for the year were installed including Mary Tuht I Nelli Merker manager Iida Weatherbos M of P with Beck P C Minnis Brown M of R and Inabel Button G Ora Colsburn Prolietor Mania Ross Pianist Grave Giblin Rustoe Manti Frown. The annual picnic of the employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad is set for Monarch Park City on Saturday July 21. These affairs are well attended and provide enjoyment for the men and their families.
Prices at a local shop list meat items for July. Pork chops seven options include pork loin and sausage. Beef and sausage prices are shown, with various per pound amounts.
The Department of Agriculture is reorganized as the New Agricultural Commission in Harrisburg. On July 16 H. B. White of Bloomburg was elected President. The Governor has not yet decided on the secretary to the new board. The governor urged the commission to study State College and survey agricultural possibilities, and to hold frequent sessions with his personal attendance.
Windsor Va July 16 Advices wired by President Wilson outline groundwork for drafting a new note on Germany. Wilson considers a tentative personal draft while staying on program for cabinet meetings and return to Washington. Secretive munitions orders and corporate actions surface as the war effort tightens.
During a severe storm in Reading Pennsylvania lightning struck the Magnolia club house on Mt Penn. Edwin J Lelmann was killed while his mother and Henry Upperman Lelmann were injured. Edwin sat by a telephone when the bolt blew out a lamp. The body bore only a few streaks on the chest.
An article recounts a domestic dispute ending in charges against Moore, who faced threats to officers and a gun involved. He pleaded guilty, receiving a 10 fine and 30 days in jail. He has a history of offenses and lived near Jamestown with his family in New York City prior.
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Parley Gan ott, head of the State Angnewr of Water Sup, died today and rendered his resignation from office. No successor named. details unclear as private practice noted.
Ansley Stewart and Wael Willems star in the latest Vie lagrayh photoplay The Awakening at Anthwel Saturday. The feature marks the most popular screening, with audiences flocking to Tu tity for the late showing.
A mix of circus acts and vaudeville flair fills the local theater this evening. Marla Walcamp, a renowned animal trainer, headlines with a lineup linked to Buffalo Bill era traditions, promising a lively performance under the big top style show.
United Press reports police raided a Westside operation in an extensive counterfeit ring. More than $1000 in bad money and numerous counterfeit notes were seized. arrests were made and two others fled. The crackdown followed weeks of investigation into the large scale plant and its operators.
The advertisement lists beef cuts and poultry with per pound prices including sirloin porter house at 20e, round steak 20¢, boiling meat 6 to 16¢, beef roast 10 to 16¢, and dressed chickens 18¢ per pound.
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