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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
4
Library Theater presents Panama Canada with twenty other subjects. An evening of Pine entertainment at Lyman 8. Jowe's world’s greatest pictures, admission set at 85 cents. Big Tuesday hosts 500 seats for the event.
City and Vicinity notices include cheap presh eggs at Stone's 25 and a home with garden on Irving Free, plus warnings to drivers about blocked road from Horn's Siding to Gar Toe. Community events feature dances at Kof P hall, Baptist Women meeting, and a historical circle banquet. Jamestown beats Bradford 19 to 1 in junior league opener. Local ads promote Spring fashion, dairy butter at Stones, and Wright's window china. Police and county political moves loom as Warren County eyes dry status and school superintendent elections. Postscript reports post office burglary suspects tied to Sheffield case and prior Clarlendon Jewelry Store break.
A Sinclairville man aged 35 to 40 was killed when lightning struck while workers sheltered in a barn near the Borden Condensary during a heavy storm. Ralph Carpenter and John Omaly were knocked insensible but survived. Dr. H. Edmonds and others rendered aid before the body and witnesses described the dramatic aftermath. Green, a worker, died from the shock with clothes torn and hat destroyed.
Five persons were injured and 13 others arrested after a riot between Roman Catholics and Greek Catholics in Butler Township. Pennsylvania state constabulary rushed to the scene to restore order, with troopers remaining in the district.
Police seized Charles Goldie aged 16 and John Barely aged 19 who claimed Pittsburgh origins. They carried tobacco and junk from callooses galvaniers and other spots while breaking into trollant cars. They face charges of trespassing breaking and entering and larceny with hearings set and potential penalties noted.
The notice lists an Evangelistic meeting at Alliance hall for tonight. Mrs Powers will entertain the T. T. Chub tomorrow afternoon. The Alulhians will meet with airs Bert Brown in East South street Wednesday. Arnold Millinery shows summer styles Friday and Saturday.
The funeral for H. L. Spiesman was held at St Marys church this morning at 9 40. Rev. Pr. Kunte officiated with a largely attended service. Interment followed at St Ellaabsil cemetery with pallbearers named. Relatives and friends traveled from towns including Townville Jamestown Meadville and Youngsville to attend.
A Mowe reproduction image shows one set of gates forming at the canal locks. The article notes the canal nearly complete with water in the passage and explains the lock system’s three upward and three downward steps for ships moving between Atlantic and Pacific levels.
Dispatches from Pittsburg say state officers will handle transport of militia mobilization points for service in Mexico. Funds will be provided by the War Department Quartermaster General. Fugitives arriving from Mexico City claim Huerta’s regime nears collapse amid plots to seize Mexico City before Villa’s forces arrive.
Roy Larson offers piano tuning with guaranteed workmanship. Leave orders at Henderson Piano Company for prompt service.
Judge Everett spent a few days on business in Union City this afternoon, then planned to continue his travels afterward.
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