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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
United Press reports increasing cloudiness tonight with showers Friday and a rise in temperature. The brief forecast notes a warming trend as meteorological conditions shift ahead of the weekend.
Last evening about forty Philatheans and friends of Mr and Mrs George Keefe of Birt Avenue surprised Mr Keefe and celebrated his forty third birthday with music games and a fine supper. Mrs Keefe served the birthday meal and the party enjoyed a first class time with several fine gifts presented to Mr Keefe.
Corry Co. plans to enter the coffee market with an original Dawson brand. Daw ton Brothers finalize details for a fall market launch and a large advertising campaign. Sales will extend beyond their usual area to a wide territory through a major coffee firm partnership.
W. J. Smith of Rutland Vermont arrived in Corry to join the R. F. Livermore store. Smith formerly managed the Ross Huntress establishment for fifteen years and brings extensive dry goods experience to boost local trade. He will begin duties immediately.
United Press reports Chairman Overman asserts after questioning sixty senators that three objectionable lobbies are active in Washington against the Underwood tariff. He cites sugar, wool, and insurance interests as fueling the campaign and claims telegraphic reports are sent to newspapers nationwide to shape opinion. Tomorrow lobbyists will testify about who funds the expenses of the campaign in the capitol.
In Mercer county court house a heated clash erupted when County Auditor McConnell confronted county commissioners and accused Fred Hassell of grafting. Hassell allegedly knocked the auditor down and ejected him from the office. McConnell sought warrants and demanded Hassell’s discharge but was denied. The incident stirs continued city reaction with further developments anticipated.
Bids for a two story federal building of about 3 490 square feet ground area with stone facing will be opened at 10 o'clock July 16 in the office of the Supervising Architect Washington. Corry is promised a handsome public structure to serve the town and post office needs.
The defense for Frederick J. Atteaux rested its case in a dramatic session as attorneys finished defensive testimony and urged Judge Crosby to instruct the jury to discharge the prisoner. Arguments over discharge are ongoing before the court.
Nealno nas, long a West Virginia lumberman, buys the Washington Colegrove farm two miles east of the city near Cola station on the P and railroad. He plans to retire soon, occupy the farm, hire a superintendent, and likely move to a town residence while undertaking substantial improvements. Mrs Neal, formerly Miss Carolyn Doige, a former popular Corry teacher.
In Erle Pa a small launch left for fishing with three men and a boy aboard. Missing are H Glauster proprietor of a furniture store his father and brother and a 14 year old nephew. Capt Tausen with lifeboat search at 7 am found nothing. Mrs Glauster joined search at 9 am aboard Commodore Perry.
Warren Ya June 5 The case for the Commonwealths G C Swanson charged with larceny was continued until September term in court today on motion of the counsel for the defense they stating immediately motion that an important witnessawaiting for the defense was withheld from the side and that he could not be here until Inter Ball was increased from 1000 to 1500 being furnished by Jacob Hormutrom
Washington dispatch reports the State Department admits Japan and the United States remain distant on the California land law issue. Secretary Bryan delivered Japan's reply to President Wilson, with plans for Bryan to discuss the matter again tomorrow night at a Pittsburgh dinner before Guthrie departure to Japan. Wilson is preparing a letter to the read focusing on the negotiations and ceremony details.
The Wright Store in Ravenswood showcases one of the largest and finest new high grade china displays. Pickard china is featured, drawing an interested crowd. Elegant encrusted gold pieces and original designs attract many shoppers to see the latest offerings in the jewelry and tableware display.
A fragmentary report notes painted china and a dutch design section in a display. It mentions a royal horse named Ameer and a jockey injured with a concussion, with slight recovery and the horse under care. The exhibit planned to travel to Warren that evening.
Report from London shows Miss Emily Wilding Davis, a suffragette, nearly killed yesterday when she interrupted the Epson Derby. The incident prompted urgent medical care and a call for safety reforms as authorities probe the disturbance and the condition of the injured jockey known as Tan and Jockey.
Up-to-date shop offers a wide range of machinery for shoe repairs and cut prices on sewed sales. Men's sewed soles listed at 750 and women's at 600. Located at 114 N Center St. Frank Say, proprietor.
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