Amuseu Theater On North Side Gains Improvements
The Amuseu Theater on North Center Street in the W. Brown Block claims to be the sole theater on the North Side and among the largest in the city. Purchased in 1910 by J. Shamburg, who has served as resident manager, the venue saw new offices leased to the Powell building and plans for further plant improvements, though some enhancements remain incomplete.
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Amuseu Theater
Amunset
North Center Street
J. ©. Shamburg
Powell
North Center
Belns
Tom
Amusel Theater and Local Businesses Highlight Corry Scene
The Amusel theater seats three hundred fifty with its Ajax engine powered basement and a new power plant planned to raise capacity to 1860 kilowatts. Everett's Racket Store on Union City lines offers a wide range of goods at bargain prices, while C. R. Powell handles notary and real estate services in Lyons. Patterson Real Estate Agency, led by Robert A. Patterson Jr and George W. Patterson, reports extensive activity with over two hundred houses for rent and broad land dealings across the county. Farnham Barber Shop on North Center street stands as Corry’s four chair modern men’s shop.
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Amusel
Ajax
Amusoll
Famous Players
Corry
Everett
L. J. Everett
Tobal
Horn Brook
Powers
Union City
Robert Patterson
C. R. Powell
Notary Estate Agency
Center Street
Robt. Patterson Real Estate
Robert A. Patterson, Jr
George W. Patterson
Patterson Agency
Arm
Uuajnnsé
Boncorn Trail
Ste Dustiese
Patterson
Texas Land Agency
Farnham
North Center Street
Horn Building
Walter ZiMs
Ralw Bilis
Corry City Electric Light Co. Grows Amid Investment
The Corry City Electric Light Co. has expanded from 84 patrons to over 300 as Walter Waite leads steady reconstruction and modernization. A new three phase motor unit and larger capacity at Eagle Street power plant plus recent acquisition by Interative Electrical Corp mark the firm’s growth.
F M Parkhurst Jewelers A Historic North Side Store
F M Parkhurst Jewelers, an established North Side business on N Center Street, traces its roots to a store opened twelve years ago in the Kibler Building. The shop carries Rogers Brothers 1847 silver, Gorham lines, Silver City cut glass, Hamilton watches, and Seth Thomas clocks, with a complete line and growing trade.
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Parkhurst i
Kibler
N. Center Street
Parkhurst
North Side
Rogers Brothers
Aterling
Gorham Goods
Silver City
Azore
Hamilton
Seth Thomas
Mrs Caldwell Florist Operates Greenhouses on Hast Smith Street
Mrs Caldwell has run the greenhouses on Hast Smith Street, previously operated by Mrs Stebbins, growing and selling varieties of cut flowers and plants. During the special season she maintains a flower shop in the business district.
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Caldwell
Local Cigar Makers Move to Payne Block Shop
Oscar Andrews, longtime cigar maker, now runs a shop in the Payne block with two skilled workers Hincharer and others. The famous Hest Five competition and ambition cigars, previously produced by Uk e Jato Yaimes Scully, are manufactured locally and have enjoyed steady local demand for years.
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Uke Jato Yaimes Scully
Hest
Payne Block
Oseir Andrews
Hincharer
Ferris Pool Room Promises First Class Entertainment
P Ferris operates a premier pool room on North Center street four years in business with three Brownings Balke pool tables and a fine billiard table. The lobby features cigars tobacco and pipes. The Ferris room aims to be a top local amusement spot and is described as one of the best of its kind in the area.
Knowlton Brothers and Local Grocerate in Corry
Local attorney J Osborne noted for bar admission in 1908 and practice in the city. Knowlton Brothers LP, a long time Corry grocer, operates in the Chase block on North Center street with a modern, well equipped store. They stock Heinz goods, Dwinell Wright goods, and the Very Beat Brand, emphasizing fresh produce and seasonal fruits.
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Knowlton Brothers
Knowlton
G. W. Knowlton
Happghess
Chase Biock
North Center Street
Belie
Heinz Goods
Dwinell Wright
Ali Gohl
Moilal
Ana Whitty Rouse Vent
Foster Brothers Groceries Serve North Side Trade Ten Years
Foster brothers expanded a North Center Street grocery purchased from W. R. Rhodes a decade ago. The store in a residential North Side area carries a full line of fancy and staple groceries with D. B. Coffee, Ueochnut and Plickinger canned goods, Heinz lines, and Gold Ball products. F. W. Woolworth & Co. is noted as a supplier and the store also carries boots and shoes.
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T T. Ak
Foster
Murray Grocery Leader: Murray’s Long City Trade in Corry
J D Murray, a veteran grocer in Corry, has run a dry goods and grocery business for over thirty years. He began with Thomas Blair on South Center Street, later bought out R G Morgaridge, partnered with Frank Blain, and joined C Wejl in the Ajax building. In 1911 Woolworths took control with Ashe Kirby interests, and in 1914 Frank Mibley became local manager, turning the Woolworth store into a community staple with a large stock and substantial business.
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Murray
J.D. Murray
Ajax
North Center Atroat
Ashee Kirby
Tocalalore Bepane
Wool ‘Worth Corporation
Frank Micbley
Wilkesbarre
Ol City
Siew Thien
New Getlo
Hbbley
Woolworth
Reed Grocery Receives Modern Makeover in North Center
J A Reed and Frank Whiteley started the grocery on North Center Street in a Dawson Brothers building four years ago. Reed bought full ownership a year later and now runs a growing store featuring Chase and Sanborn coffees, Heine and Edwards fine lines, Golden Sheaf flour, and a selection of vegetables, fruits, and greens in season.
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J. A. Reed
Frank Whiteley
North Center Street
Dawson Brothers
Whiteley
L. M. Schrambling
Reed
Chase and Sanborn
Heine and Edwards
Reed Store
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Glenn R, Davis
F. W. Woolworth & Co
Corry City Electric Liht Co
Walte
Cory
Ming
Carry City Electric Light Co
Ritele
Becaue
Joons
Waite
Howe
New York
Interative Electrial Corporation
Ita
Walt
Eagle Street
Bolt
Wong Tho
Star Garage
James Hasgett & Son Meat Market
Erle
Catol
Veterérice
Atc
F. M. Parkhurst, Jeweler
Oscar Andrews
J. Osborne
Robert WI. Osborne
Horn
Attorn
BenePat
Welates
Hevedanta
Foster Brothers
Tees Ea
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