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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
6
Notice in Erie County Court announces an application on July 15 1923 at 10 a m for a charter of a nonprofit corporation named GARRY MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION to erect and maintain a Masonite temple in Corry Pennsylvania for use by Masonic bodies and related groups within the city of Corry.
In Erie county prison two inmates Eddie Williams and Fred Maxwell, among a group, awaiting execution fought back torches of justice as the state Supreme Court granted them a new trial for the March murder of George Maurer. The decision brought visible relief, with both men stating their innocence and promising justice would prevail.
An Erie prohibition enforcement flare up Saturday saw federal and reform agents conducting raids. Philadelphia agents investigated Perry Brewing, Johnson owner. Gosser seized a carload of beer from St Marys, while Erie investigations yielded little evidence. Rev Johnn Davis, state prohibition director, planned an early next week Erie inspection tour.
Terrifying night at A J Duff residence as seven pairs of shoes allegedly come to life asking for repairs. Duff finds a gun and discovers the animated shoes present a comic yet eerie scene. The footwear touts repair services, names R Merick as the best shoemaker in town with low prices and quick fixes.
In Pittsburgh court this morning Judge Rossiter continued the nonsupport case of Elizabeth Gebel against Henry W Gower son of the nts master. Gower allegedly stopped supporting after a car ride with Elizabeth Gebel and her sister Mrs McGintie, and an agent named Goebel and another man were involved in the encounter. The court adjourned the case for one month.
The congregation gathered at the first Baptist church to hear Helen Wallace, daughter of the late Pastor H. Wallace, and a minister in charge of a New England church. She delivered morning and evening sermons on portraits and lost things from Luke 15, while staying with Mrs. John Thomas on Grand Street.
Miss Lucy A Dean died Sunday at St Vincent hospital Erie Pa aged 7 years and 29 days after long illness. Survived by four sisters and two nephews Chester Smith 389 East Pleasant Street will bring the body to his home. Funeral from Missionary Alliance Church at 1 80 Tuesday afternoon with interment in Wattsburg Cemetery
Tonight Emerson Stone leads a song gathering for girls at Ofty Park with a full program from 6:00 to 8:16. The event features a scout march, flag ceremony led by Scout Captain Bess Olmstead, physical culture, games, and singing drills by Miss Esther Coxnd and Mr. Sheen.
The Free Methodists plan a camp meeting in Union City on West High Street opposite the ball park. About twenty five tents surround a large tabernacle for morning afternoon and evening services led by Rev. Albert Wilson of Buffalo NY assisted by district ministers and a missionary from India. No gate fee. offerings fund the event. Opening service June 20 at 7:30 pm. Camp will run five days with July 4 expected as a notable gathering.
Fragmentary note suggests a lost item labeled S700 may be sought in a journal. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. Readers are asked to help locate the missing Penia or ep noted in the fragment.
Washington June 26 A Tariff dinner by President Harding will be held Thursday night. Leading farmers association representatives and members of the congressional farm bloc and executive agricultural interests are expected to attend.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club held a shoot at Watrous on Saturday afternoon. In a rapid fire rapid sequence at 200 yards the scores were Watrous 197 Swan 196 Rickerton 180 Foxel 178 Kettleberger 164 Hodges 162 Atter 160 McLain 132 Jones 120.
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