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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
2
Mayor proclaims Tuesday May 13 as annual cleaning-up day to encourage residents to tidy homes, yards, and streets. Civic Improvement League and local efforts aim to beautify the city, with cooperation from women’s groups and city teams patrolling neighborhoods. A film event and local notices accompany the proclamation.
Corry Couch Company and the Bonnell plant have merged their selling efforts in a joint arrangement. The Third ward Corry plant has a rush of orders for four new upholstered rocker styles and other couches, outpacing current staff. Bonnell furnishes springs for Hearen products while both firms share a single selling force and plan to expand management to handle growing business.
Colonel Ricardo from O11 City reported Major Wilcox and Captain Brown expect an official order today for electing a First and Second Lieutenant for Company A. Election date announced as Friday evening May 16. Vacancies arise after Lieutenants Keating and Van Vieck left. Several candidates in Corry company, both likely to be chosen. Reorganization work expected to improve readiness and leadership.
John Clough went to Erie this morning with attorney G T Kin eid and Walter Clough. A conference is planned this evening between Corryman and railroad representatives to discuss the cave in which Clough’s land in the Dual ness section of the city will be wetted.
Members and friends of the Chamber of Commerce will gather tonight at eight in Main street rooms for a business meeting followed by a smoker and social session. New ideas will be presented, including a proposal from gun manufacturers, with possible action. The social portion will cover plans for the new building and related matters.
A guiding agreement states that league affairs will be managed on a sound business footing throughout the season, aiming for orderly operations and prudent financial conduct.
Washington May 7 The secretary to President Wilson, Joseph Tumulty, keeps a black leather ledger on his desk. The book is indexed and contains a systematic record for reference. The full story continues on page seven.
Mayor C L Alexander C B Porter and Jank Raymond chosen to handle season passes for a local ball club as funds are aimed to shape the Washington street diamond. Ticket prices: 1 cent for men and 10 cents for women on Wednesdays, 25 and 10 cents for Saturdays doubleheaders, under fourteen admitted free. Kurtz Company's nine posted forfeit money as teams organize to join the effort.
The pamphlet urges complete home protection against flies with screens and cloth. It lists prices for screen doors from 90 cents to 1.85, screen windows at 25 to 40 cents, screen cloth in black at 2 cents per square foot, and galvanized screen at 3 cents per square foot, inviting customers to view stock and prices.
The Love concern received the initial cement car for a new South project. It arrived from Wampam, Pa, and was unloaded just west of Center Bt. The company has rented barns on the Haynes property for storage and tools. Hauling of the paying block from Corry Brick and Tie Co plant will begin once street operations by gas and water companies finish.
The Woodward family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during their recent bereavement.
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