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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
2
An editorial advocates that Denver police be total abstainers, arguing the policy benefits citizens and imposes no hardship on officers. It notes officers unwilling to abstain can leave the force, praising the sensible step as aligned with public interest. The piece also mentions Paris hobble skirts as a fashion note from Tiisburg Gazette Mines.
A meeting of Corry Metal Furniture Company stockholders this afternoon approved plans for expansion. Eastern investors and Mr Ushkan backed a bid to enlarge operations. A new building equal in size to the current facility will be begun within a week on the owned site north and east of the present structure, with spring business prospects guiding further growth.
In East Main street barn, a lantern dropped by a horse sparked a blaze. A vigilant cow alerted Mrs Brigham as flames grew, enabling quick action to extinguish the fire before extensive damage occurred.
Police were called to Grand Street yesterday afternoon after neighbors reported several boys with a revolver shooting in the area. An officer arrived to find one youth still firing and ordered the group to stop.
Corry’s Lee Wood earns a spot on Amherst interclass Dusketball squad. The freshman guard played a standout game in the Junior Freshman matchup, limiting a top college forward to four baskets while contributing three points himself. Wood previously starred for Corry High School, renowned for his shooting and steady build.
A severe night storm heavily damaged several barns and roofs in Columbus towns. Buildings on the John Smedbury and James Harwood properties lost roofs, with a barn torn off at Smedbury’s. Dowd farm near Columbus also suffered major wind damage as rural carriers observed downed trees and widespread destruction across the township.
Edmond McLean of Corry, whose parents live on Frankly Street, was badly injured this morning at Spring Ovel while using a power tool for Perry Mead. His left forearm was severely fractured and he suffered a scalp wound. Dr. Hennet treated him, and he remained in the operating room until 3:40 PM.
An odd catalog note advertises a corn killer product, offered for a dime at Windsley’s Drag Store. The short item mentions quick action and a fading warning about the product’s lasting effect. The dated styling hints at a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper note.
The excerpt cites John Stuart Mill on a fully formed will and urges decisive action when emergencies arrive. It argues the strong person acts immediately, even in small tasks, to nourish and strengthen the will for larger duties. Daily mastery of small tasks enables easier handling of big challenges.
United Press reports from Cleveland that Charles Murer, president of Eastern Ohio coal operators, returned from West Virginia and says about 40 newspaper men seen a big tie up to come. The union fund totals about $200,000 with a monthly $200,000 mobilization line from the Federation. The first move is expected in the New River district where twenty thousand workers are employed.
In Charleston West Virginia the military court evaluating the cases of forty nine miners charged with killing nine guards during Hatfield violence did not render a verdict. The jury began a detailed review of the evidence and Senator Montgomery is slated to testify this afternoon.
At a regular board session attended by all but Mr Barlow Probation Officer Panguialichio outlined compulsory school provisions under sections 1428 1438. A motion to pursue action against incorrigible children was approved. Committees asked for more time and the secretary reported financials and pending bills were approved.
A big night at Lyric features two real westerns and a standout act by the Bison. The bill promises strong performances and a lively lineup for local theater goers.
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