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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
3
An unclear snippet mentions honor to Mr and city’s people with references to Blue and Taft. It appears as a damaged public notice or local item with scattered phrases about camps and a 4th. No clear names or events emerge beyond implying a commemorative intent.
A jumble of local items lists Maple raisin buns at Blair and Co J D Murray fish specials and a Shantabal monologue at M E Church Mrs Vickery in native costume plus church events New Mra club playground plans a city fund drive and a camp meeting at Wrights grove June 26 to July 14 with speakers Bus Botman notes Chautauqua discussion in Warren and assorted notices from Cambridge Springs area
A damaged OCR notice advertises ready to ship Asters early Tomatoes cabbage cauliflower and celery plants. It urges customers to place orders with Hasket and Vanes for porch window boxes and garden display stock.
Pettit A E located at 410 B Main St Unjon 84 Bell 70 J. Three blocks from depot, Green hidson Hightell evenings.
Morrisburg June 17 Discussion over amendments to the general appropriation bill ended in a bitter clash led by Representative Miles Kitts Erle. He accused John R Scott Philadelphia and George W Mson Allegheny of seeking to block the speaker and wasting House time. Scott denied the charges and accused Kitts of misusing his position. The dispute centered on an amendment to strike state aid for certain ventures proposed by Forster Philadelphia. The House defeated the amendment.
A Lake Shore road wreck eight miles from Kalamazoo fatally struck a work train after a passenger train plowed into it. One killed outright, three to die soon, eight seriously hurt. Engineer Husheysl died. conductor Conk suffered a fractured skull, others injured as agents attempted rescue.
William Etter watchman for the Pennsylvania Vault Company was found dead this morning on the second floor of the storehouse after a two day search. He had been employed at the works the past year and was last seen Sunday night near Twenty third and Ash streets.
Epworth League Institute at Chautauqua New York begins June 23 offering daily study classes mornings and recreation afternoons. A social hour and an address by a prominent Methodist speaker will close each day. The program emphasizes recreation education and inspiration. For boarding information contact Edgar T. Welch secretary Institute Committee Westfield NY. Register now.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, remains critically ill at Episcopal Eye Bar and Throat Hospital in Washington. Doctors assess his condition as serious with limited chance of recovery and note the labor movement faces uncertain prospects without his leadership.
A new 16 by 24 foot concrete tool house is being built in Pine Grove Cemetery. The Mausoleum Co will furnish the stone foundation and juvons work while the cemetery association provides blocks woodwork and roof. The project shifts from a planned rear corridor location to a separate low ground structure due to insufficient slope. Progress on the mausoleum lags as material shipments are delayed and no granite for the superstructure has arrived.
An old advertisement touts Sha Cura Ointment with a claim of curing thousands of itching and sore conditions including eczema. It promises relief from tetter salt rheum boils carbuncles and skin irritations with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Sab Cura Soap for tender skin and a perfect complexion. Thompson Medical Co Titawvill e Pa.
The Elks lodge announces a regular session at Corry Lodge No 769 D P O on Thursday evening June 1st. Initiation of candidates will occur followed by social relaxation. Members are urged to attend. W W Morguridge, Exalted Ruler, 210.
Lyric Theater presents four reels of a grand scenic production with 5000 cast and admission to all seats. A lavish city spectacle promises a lavish experience with a large ensemble and affordable entry.
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