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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text reflects reflections on daily detail and community life. It praises punctual habits, quiet kindness, and industrial growth in Corry, noting improvements in streets, churches, schools, and stores while emphasizing the value of small efforts for a prosperous future.
A local proclamation sets Saturday as Straw Hat Day May fifteenth. By next Saturday all old hats must be discarded and new straw hats adopted and worn publicly. Hat stores will display the new styles in windows and around their premises.
Editor calls for broader cooperation to enhance homes and businesses locally. Allegations arise of trout described as taken from Spring Crook lower end on L. S. Clough property, with stream degradation and fishing rights frayed by recent neglect and vandalism.
In Warren on May 13 a tax note issue from Glade township, 1913, caused an accounting discrepancy in the school funds. Auditors counted unpaid tax notes as cash, concealing money due from other sources, with balances misstated in 1911 and 1912. Board members and taxpayers Fred Hiller and William Hath appealed the audit. the error is now discovered but another audit may be needed to fully adjust the records.
Hartishira notes May 42 conference where Public Service Commission vacancies, work, and final adjournment were discussed. Governor may name next week. possible picks include John B. Milling of Brig, Emus Calling of Williamsport, M. P. Quinn of Philadelphia, and Gen. A. J. Logan backers.
May 14 at Point Chautauqua a blaze wrecked Charlon Johnson and GM Holmes cottages, both valued about 1500 each. Fire origin unknown, discovered at 12:39 AM, with no water pressure hampering efforts. Auto mobile crews and village volunteers contained flames to the two structures, preventing spread to nearby houses.
An advertisement promotes Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as a universal cure for chronic ailments and stomach issues. It guarantees satisfaction and claims the product is sold widely by druggists, with a money back promise if one bottle fails.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and loss of a wife and mother. The message mentions Raymond Mig Goana employees and the Danis Brotherhood, Vater Olaon and Daughter. Golden Sim Cotfes insanuary, packed in the world’s finest costed plant.
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