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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1914

Page

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Thieves Enter Presbyterian Church. Office and School Rooms Damaged

Thieves bored through basement doors at the Presbyterian Church at Pleasant and Booth Center streets during Saturday night or early Sunday. They disturbed the Sunday School office and secretary treasurer rooms but did not take valuables. Damage is estimated at about $25 with tools left on site. entry to the Brotherhood room was noted as open Saturday evening.

Tims Presbyterian Church Pleasant Booth Center Wall R. G. Lindsley Momeaba Alu Tha Church

Corry Honors Graduate at Akron

Corry High School’s 1909 honor graduate Miss Helen Wentley appears among Akron honored students. The class includes first honor Lilly Theiss and third Minor Keen. Wentley earned a scholarship to the University of Akron and was pictured in the Cleveland Leader.

Corry University of Akron Helen, Wentley Tr. B. Wentley Cleveland Misa Wesley Lilly Theiss Akron Min Westley Bootel

Companion robbed Allen Smith near East Main

Allen Smith of Columbus Avenue reports a robbery midday Saturday while riding east on East Main. A companion identified as George Williams former resident took about thirty dollars from Smith's pocket near Howard Tannery and fled behind tannery buildings. No trace of Williams since.

East Main Alrest Allen Smith Columbus Avene Bin Smith George Williams Howard Alnes

Bigamy Case Before Corry Alderman

A bigamy case was heard by Alderman Porter on Saturday evening. Evidence was deemed insufficient to bind the defendant, who was discharged. The case centered on letters from Corsica alleging marriage to a fourth woman at the time he married a younger sister of the prosecuting witness. The letters were not persuasive, and no bound over order was issued. More developments were rumored.

Porter Vivian Bennett Woodard R. G. Burgwin Peake Street Kineara Kineata Corsica Itwan Aid

Special Car for Corry Delegation to Erie Parade

City five Knights and about fifty ladies plan to travel to Erie tomorrow. They will assemble under Commander Morris Bonsteen at the Masonic lodge, march to the depot, board a special car for the P and B train around eight, with Corry Knights marching in the Knight Templar parade at ten. Most will return that evening on the special train arranged by local delegations.

Knights Templar Erie Eininant Cox Mander Morris Bonsteem Masonic Fraternity Horn Building Corry Knights Erle Corry Jhin Knight ‘Templar Clity Franklin Titusville

Roosevelt to visit Wilson amid canal toll plan clash

President Roosevelt will call on President Wilson this afternoon before delivering remarks to the National Geographic Society. The meeting follows political commentary over Roosevelt's opposition to Wilson's canal toll plan and anticipated White House talks.

Roosevelt Wilson United Press Washington, D. C National Geographical Society White House

Railroad Detectives Work Here

Brie Railroad Detective James W. Stevens visited the city to probe suspected car thefts in local yards. A package with new shoes was found at the depot. a stranger near it was intercepted and taken to Meadville. Five train riders were arrested, fined five dollars and costs, with some discharged and others held awaiting funds.

Brie Railroad James W. Stevens Meadville The Erie Stevens East End Alderman Porter

New Road Plan Dropped by Wayne Township Supervisors

Wayne township supervisors rejected asphalt reconstruction of the Macadam road north of the city due to an estimated $3000 to $4000 local share. They preferred concrete or a first class brick road like that farther north and sent residents to Warren to confer with an assistant state engineer, though action seems unlikely.

Nortt Wayne Township New York State Warren Frame Howard Lyons

Final inspection of East Main Street pavement completion

City officials led by C F Brown and N R Dickson examined the East Main Street pavement after B M Love and Son completed the job. Minor depressions at King Street and Hast Street will be repaired, then three percent of the total cost held by the city will be released.

C. F. Brown Albert Payne N. R. Dickson King Street Hast Street

Sunday Elks Street Brawl Involving Two Women

A Sunday street brawl on Elk Street yesterday involved two women and was blamed on too much booze. One woman injured threatened to file a warrant today but by noon no arrests were recorded and no court hearing had occurred.

Elk Street

Stolen Valuable Horse Reported Alongside Idle Plant Buildings

Secretary Porter of the local commercial group received a letter from the United States Radiator Company seeking a renter for idle plant buildings. The two new West Washington Street structures, 265 by 65 feet, unused since erection, offer ready access to a railroad siding for potential shop operations.

Porter United States West Washington

Stolen Bay Gelding Taken From Near City Hall

Farmer John Nelson found his stocky bay gelding and attached buggy missing from a pole near the City Building after returning from shopping about nine o’clock. Descriptions were printed and mailed to nearby towns as a reward was offered, with a thorough search expected to locate the thief and recover the horse.

John Nelson Loruway Place Bullang Nelson

Weather Forecast Fair Then Showers Possible North

Forecast says fair conditions improving today with cooler temperatures. Showers are possible in the northern portion tonight into tomorrow with cloudy skies and light winds.

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