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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes fall conditions with northern counties warned for thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Bea Unulng Wagmer predicts unsettled weather with potential hazardous skies, advising careful planning for outdoor activities and possible localized power outages.
W A Steen begins a new fireproof 10 by 20 foot steel and concrete building on North Center street to house additional equipment for the dry cleaning plant. A Tillson Dry Cleaning machine will be purchased and installed doubling capacity. Ventilation and extensive alterations will be completed by early September.
Mr Paul Downey son of Thomas Downey and Miss Ruth Pain daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Pain wed this morning at St Elizabeths Parish in Downey's city. Rev Father Kuntz officiated. After the ceremony the couple planned a Lakes trip and a future residence on Wort Main Street.
Mercantile tax due and payable to William C. Walker, County Treasurer. The notice directs timely payment to the county treasury and specifies the due date and rights for delinquent collection.
A lively sales pitch from optometrist DE Padoll promises eye care, claiming people ruin their sight through thoughtlessness. The advert hints at eye examinations and lenses, noting a long experience and offering services at a Corry Street location.
United States Cavalry, arriving from Georgia on a training trip, ordered by Washington to proceed to Charleston West Virginia. Troops will depart Hint City this afternoon by special train as miners threaten a strike in Cab in Creek district. Governor Hafield slated to mediate with miners and operators.
President Richart of the Textile International Union announced a partial return to work for several hundred strikers after discussing the situation. He signaled support for a 60 hour week while noting some workers still demand a 48 hour schedule, prompting incomplete reinstatement.
Gettysburg Pa June 26 United Press reports twelve thousand veterans are in town for the Pennsylvania State Encampment. The influx has filled lodgings. a second frame house rents for 25 dollars daily. Autos and cars at high rates. a southern tobacco man hires a touring car for 50 dollars daily. General Syoklen plans arrival Sunday with a rolling chair and ambulances. Wen Suckles will bring a New York fire party.
United Press reports a two week ice wagon driver strike in Cincinnati worsened by rising temperatures. Suffering and delays spread as city officials plan emergency measures amid shortages and public hardship.
Fort Clinton Mich June 36 Harry Daniels a prominent banker of Upper Sandusky was drowned when his automobile plunged from an open bridge into the Portage river. The car overturned pinning the man beneath and, despite a watchman warning, the watchman failed to avert the accident. The body had not yet been recovered.
United Press reports that Frederick Penfield of Pennsylvania will be the next ambassador to Austria Hungary. It also states Justin Gerard of the New York State Supreme Court will become ambassador to Germany, with President Wilson already sending his name to Berlin for approval.
Ex-President Taft will leave New Haven Sunday for a vacation at Murray Bay in Canada with Mrs Taft, their son Robert, and secretary Will. Taft to return to New Haven Saturday from Cincinnati and travel with the party to the resort.
In Whiladelpha on June 26 the body of Orville Serville, a well known resident, was found in his sleeping chamber. A note near the body named friends to act as pallbearers and gave complete directions for his funeral. It appears he prepared the basement, locked himself in his room, and turned on the line amid domestic troubles.
Last year Harriett and Mayte Armstrong hosted a seven o’clock dinner for Miss Ruth Pain who this morning became the wife of Mr. Paul Downey. Twelve young ladies attended, the table richly arranged with pink and white decor and a candlabrum centerpiece. Following dinner guests visited the Armstrong home for a granite shower in Ruth Pain’s honor.
United Press reports from Vienna dated June 26 confirm early morning Bulgarian repulse by the Servians. Dispatches from Belgrade and Sofia say Bulgars attacked but were fired upon and forced back with heavy losses. Belgrade and Sofia quote ongoing heavy fighting and expect continued intensification tonight.
Largely attended services for Clarence J. Smith held Wednesday afternoon at Pins Grove cemetery followed by committal rites. Bank officials and city citizens joined Elks Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum in the procession and floral tributes. The National Bank of Corry, where Smith was cashier, observed closing of businesses and factories during the ceremony.
Last evening twenty four of the younger piano pupils of Mr Earl Rogers gave a pleasing recital at his residence corner of Falrview and Spring streets which was on.
About eighty parents and guests attended an evening program with pupils performing piano pieces led by Paul and Roy Morts and others including Margaret Splesman Ruth Wall Thelma Boutwell and Anna Downey Vocal selections were by J eslabeth Hickey and Marlon Seloy and a recitation by Anna Downey Additional pupils planned recitals for friends with names of participants and staff listed The event included social time and a noted tax notice and Pythian Sisters meeting details indicating local civic activities and upcoming events.
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