Corry Businesses Boast Longtime Local Firms
In Corry seven years ago the Penna gas offices moved to the Heineman building, while Alderman Porter and Henry J. Decker led a thriving harbor shop next to West Main Street. The legal firm Peake Street opened in 1912, Bernstein Brothers Clothiers flourished near the Mer VinoR building, Home Restaurant grew under new ownership, and S. Johnson Dry Goods remains a city staple. The article highlights gas service upgrades, established local retail houses, and enduring professional services shaping Corry’s business landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernstein Brothers Clothers
Rethen HH
Hotoleln Numa
Mata
Pennsylvania Gasco
Pennsylvania Company
Ls Nunes
Barlow Block
Heineman Bullr
West Main
Spring Street
H. E. Mantey
Texas
Wilbur E. Wilson
Ben
Corry
F. H. Tillotson
Guy M. Statford
Maple Ave
Prominent Corry bank and local business leaders
Citizens' National Bank of Corry, founded in 1897 and renewed in 1933, lists officers J Wesmorid, Janine L West View, G H Barlow, H W Parker, D L Bracken, F A Loveland, Eli Barlow as directors. The bank holds $40,800 capital and $460,000 surplus with $85,000 undivided profits, acts as US government depository for penalty funds, and promotes guaranteed bonds. It supports the Christmas Savings Society and maintains ties with the Chamber of Commerce. Local merchants Frank P. Litz and others operate West Main Street stores offering clothing, groceries, Italian produce, and new jewelry and optical services, with plans to expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ National Bank
Chigena National Bank of Corry
Bank
Wesmorid
Janine L
West View
G. H. Barlow
Federal Reserve Bank
American Bankers — Association
Adams Express
Citizens National
Samuel Scott Tailor Retains Broad Trade Footprint
Thirteen years ago Samuel Scott bought the Charles Nord merchant tailoring shop, once in the Traction building. He moved to West Main Street in 1907 and has since run a large establishment. The shop offers an extensive line of gentleman furnishings and custom clothing on premises. It also maintains a substantial patronage in exclusive tailoring for ladies and employs a sizeable staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Scott
Charles Nord Merchant Tailoring Establionment
Traction
Scott
Weat Main Street
Scott Establishment
Clary and Stone Jewelers Purchase History
The well established jewelry shop in the district, Graves, is sold to W. E. Clary and Paul Stone. Clary, formerly Graves’ employee for 11 years, and Stone, a capable young partner, take over a business run by Graves for 42 years. The store features Whitney, Wallace, Reed & Horton, Silver, Howard, Waltham, Elgin, and Hamilton watches and a full line of fine novelties and cut glass. The building was custom built for the business, making it one of the region’s most finely appointed jewelry establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Hull
Pickard China
Gorham Silter
Almallar
Wright
Winsie
Big North
Center
Livermore Establishment
Graves
W. E. Clary
Paul Stone
Clary
Graver
Stone
Liv Wn
Whitney, Wallaee
Reed & Horton Silver
Howard
South Band
Waltham, Elgin
Hamilton
Clary & Stone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Decker
Pennavania Gas Company
James Carney
Henry J. Decker
Carney
Kelm
C. B. Porter
B. Porter
Contoretree
Unts
Oortion
Wait Main Street
Deckar
Decker
RS Johnson
Aderman Forter
Porter
Peake
West
Spokane
Wash
BM. Dinemoor
W. Malvetteet
Wallace Olds
Floyd Dickinson
Johnson
Drygoods
Hoyt and Bion
E. Towlete
Barlow
Decker Harbor
W. Main
Atore
James H. Wright
Janes H. Wright
H. M. Norton
Jewslry
Arnold Millinery
Mra. J. A. Arnold
New York City
W. Main Street
Boss Grocery
Arnold
Metropolis
Arnold Line
Joseph Shamburg
Charles Selste
Main Street
Cliry
Weleser'a
SDS
Eth
Wright Jewelry
Sture
Chamber of Commerce
Mads
Rochester
Syracuae
N. Y
Fupis
Carty
Frank P. Litz
Alert
Duay West Main Street
Frank Lits
Micety
Bor- Wner
Etty
Lite
They Deslers
Elgard
West Main Street
South Center Street
Nortom
Imperial Hotel
Tata Ha
Akania Bakery
J. M. Shesly
Som
Blair Bros
Clary & Stone Jewelers
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