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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
2
A weather note promises showers tonight and warmer temperatures tomorrow. An appeal to state butchers urges strict sanitary cleanup around slaughter houses to prevent fly breeding and contamination of exposed meats. The State Livestock Sanitary Board stresses cooperation to protect public health from diseases linked to poor hygiene and offal disposal.
Company A and the NLT clubs announce a major dance at the State Armory on May 20. More than a hundred couples are expected as Flaherty's orchestra provides music. A fine supper is planned for the evening.
School bonds offering for sale up to June 15 1914 for part of an issue of $20 000 Corry School District Bonds bearing 4 percent interest free of taxes dated July 1 1948 due July 1 1923 or at option after one year from their date. Denominations $200 with semi annual interest. Offers not to exceed par. Right to reject any or all proposals. R H Palmer Treasurer.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a car run in the Twenty Minute Car regioning plan for tomorrow on Lilesday. A car will travel to Corry and Cemetery every 20 minutes from 12 to 8 p.m. It mentions Sty Hallway Co and incomplete details about times and organizers.
Mrs. Cordelia Farnham Fuller died suddenly Saturday night at her daughter Mrs Donna Smith's home after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1827 at French Creek, she lived in Corry with five children and several grandchildren. Funeral plans will be announced later with burial in Pine Grove cemetery beside her late husband Dom Poller.
Roscoe Bertram died unexpectedly Sunday. He was a seventh grade student at Hutoh school and the son of Mr. and Mrs. MD Bertram. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home, with cordial invitations extended to friends and relatives.
The Corry and Columbus Street Railway Co will resume twenty minute service to North Gorry and Pine Grove Cemetery tomorrow. The schedule will remain in effect all week due to heavy cemetery traffic. If business warrants, the North Corry service may continue at the same frequency.
An advertisement promotes eye-glass fitting as a specialty with a modern examination method that avoids drags and drops. The provider offers high quality service and invites customers to learn more about their approach to vision care.
Tonight at eight o'clock at the Morgaridge office Mayor Alexander will preside over a public meeting to consider plans for a Fourth of July celebration. The gathering aims to decide on holding a big blow-off in Corry and hopes for a strong turnout to show local support.
Eight railroad track workers were killed near Cumberland, Maryland, when a train derailed and struck a group of men just after a dynamite blast. Five others were seriously injured, with at least one likely to die, as rescue crews responded to the incident in a remote work area east of Cumberland.
In a dim East Washington diamond contest the Kurtz team lost nine to five to the P R R Nine. Key moments included Paulson’s fourth inning homer and strong pitching from Do bury for the brass Red builders while Kurtz benefited from players borrowed from Raymond and the High Crescents to bolster their lineup. The game featured Kinley and Masta for Kurtz and Wickard Welsh and Shaul for the PCRA.
A Mahle brush block plant in the Third Ward was closed by accident shortly after work began. Local officials reported unusual activity and a temporary shutdown occurred as workers addressed an unexpected incident at the factory site.
The shop has shut down for extensive repairs as the Ajax Company overhauls the engine. Work is expected to resume at the plant within a day or two, though the busy period and shutdown cause delays.
L. C. T. M. presents a benefit night at the Lyric Theatre with a feature show by The Lady and a large attendance expected. Manager Waters publishes plans for a strong bill and the LO. M. will take a big percentage of proceeds.
A dog belonging to Kinney escaped its chain and was found dead after eating poisoned meat. A piece of poisoned food was discovered near the animal's body, and the incident is attributed to a possible poisoner in town.
A local retailer offers ready-to-wear suits in fancy mixtures and blue serges at popular prices from ten dollars to twenty five dollars. The notice highlights affordable options for men seeking varied fabrics and styling within a mid range price band.
Hy United Pr Long Teeeh Gal May 26 reports the total death toll from the municipal pavilion collapse is 36. The district attorney indicates a special grand jury investigation will likely be started, with most victims being women and one elderly man among the injured and killed.
The Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church of Meadville, led by Prof. Harry Stone, son of Hon. Nathaniel Stone, grows to over eighty active members. It is the largest Crawford county Sunday School group and plays a key role in the county convention underway in Meadville.
The G A R plans school visits this week inviting prime grades to join a Memorial Day march. Provisional routes include Concord and Mt Batryiew with activities weather permitting.
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