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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
2
The Jamestown Journal discusses a Pennsylvania style proposal for state publication of school books. Proponents claim cost savings and anti grafting, while critics warn of high costs, weaker authorship, and limited savings compared to competing publishers.
Steven Bemus died Sunday at Corry hospital aged 86. Formerly of Wayne township he had been living with his son Albert Bemus in Brocton. He is survived by a brother Harvey Bemus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Hara Creek church with interment at Cutting.
A single reel program titled The Dawning shown in two parts with three other reels. Also listed are a Dill St Patrick's day promotion and a 10 cent children’s admission, details appear in a brief cinema listing.
Palm Sunday was celebrated in Corry churches with the usual observance. At St Thomas Wo tnsbey two services at eight and ten o'clock featured the blessing of palms and sermons by Father Tracy. Emmanuel Church welcomed Rev Sharpley back from Skegortown for the ceremonies with palm blessing and special choir music at eight and eleven o'clock masses.
Mrs. James Drought learned this morning of the sudden death of her brother C. M. Burns at Pleasantville last evening. He was working near that place when overcome and fell. He received immediate attention but died shortly after. Heart trouble was given as the cause by the attending physician. Mr and Mrs Drought, who live on West Wayne Street, left for Pleasantville this afternoon.
United Prose reports in Chicago on March 17 that the white slave investigation led by Lt. Governor OHara centers on Chicago’s top politicians. The unnamed figure under scrutiny is secretly watched by detectives and may be called before the committee before adjournment tonight.
Fire at a nitro glycerin works in New Castle Pennsylvania March 17 caused a blast that demolished the factory buildings. Fifteen workers escaped unharmed or with minor injuries, while several were injured and unable to move. The blaze started from an unknown cause at the plant identified as the Industry.
A Love employer crew in city worksite prepares the first gravel shipments for the Union project. Two thousand yards of tie material ordered by Love interests are being drawn from their North Worry banks. JA double crew toiled all day, producing a sturdy stock of high quality gravel for shipment to the C. R. Rogers Co. for the Shreve plant construction.
The Faves Continue Co of New York sent a simple line of costumes for the Elks Minstrel. Forty costumes are needed for the first part. Victor Sundberg is contracted for the elevation and platform. Rehearsal at the club yesterday drew all members as the show firms up.
Readable fragment notes a show titled Sheridan's Ride Tonight at Uric with emphasis on the thle picture shown. Event appears small and local with no clear external details or dates provided in the fragment.
Harmony George Matthew Adams extols harmony with nature and society, urging unity and alignment with a common purpose. He cites Kart Hubbard’s line and stresses getting in tune to eliminate discord, improve progress, and make each working minute meaningful.
A product listing claims Kill That Corn Lightning Corn Remedy provides fast relief. It advertises a price of 306 at Lindaley's Drug Store and promotes quick action and continued ease after use.
Pittsburg workers from Oliver Stop and two departments of the mill parade the streets in an orderly demonstration. Authorities report no major disorder. police anticipate calm as the protest continues this afternoon. A large crowd observes the public display marking a tense labor dispute.
United Press dispatch from London reports rising factional tension in Constantinople as foreign powers order bombardment concentration if violence erupts. The article notes the Young Turks and current regime facing threats amid demonstrations, with embassies only recently confirming the situation.
Mr James M Place arrives from Washington bringing 17% photographic lantern slides for an Old Corry entertainment set for Thursday and Friday. The show features old street scenes and portraits of early Corry residents, offered free to all with tickets available at Babbitts after eight. About 600 seats in the Auditorium. ticket allotment limited to three per family.
Police were alerted Saturday around eleven by a message describing a man stuck in mud near Center Alley in the Fourth Ward. Officer Spencer reached the location and rescued Patrick Rooney from the mud.
Rooney lay in a pool of slush in an unconscious condition after becoming badly intoxicated. While trying to navigate behind Main Street buildings he collapsed in mud and was carried to the lockup by Officer Spencer who was also somewhat mussed by Rooney’s clothing. The mayor held a hearing this morning. this was the only police call Sunday.
Word was received of the death in Pittsburg at 7 o'clock this morning of Vivian Wheelock Trevaskia, former Corry resident. The deceased, aged, had been ill a week with pneumonia. She leaves her husband and a daughter. Clyde and W J Willcox, uncles of the deceased, traveled to Pittsburg. It was not yet known if the body would be brought back for interment. Deceased was formerly a resident here and is remembered by many friends.
Tonight Sheridan's Ride wowed Corry crowds with the most sensational aerial sequence on screen as 6000 people watched and 600 horses appeared in the scene.
Mrs Jacob Franz celebrated her birthday with a family dinner for sixteen at which a grand floral centerpiece and a birthday cake with six green and three white candles were displayed. Children and grandchildren enjoyed the event, though the exact age was not stated by the informant.
Thousands nationwide await copies of the New York World for a 24 page illustrated magazine and a 16 page joke book with vivid pictures and puzzles. The issue promises the song hit Girl March from the American Maid and other entertaining features, urging readers to order in advance due to high demand.
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