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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
Corry area dairies report higher milk prices as Mohawk Condensing Company advertises $1.80 per hundredweight for October and expects prices to climb to $2.10 by January. The Corry plant plans to store stock and meet rising demand, with continued increases expected for months ahead. Nearby plants offer lower figures, while state standards influence the gap.
United Press report from Centraua describes heavy rain flooding old workings of the Lehigh Company mine delaying rescue of Phonis Tosposky who has been entombed for six days. Doctors fear mental deterioration as conditions grow more dangerous and hope remains for a Saturday recovery.
Walnut A Williams, a Corry resident visiting Uniontown, shot himself in the Alpha Hotel Kane after purchasing a 42 caliber revolver at Crowell’s Hardware. He left $17.05 and a railroad ticket in his clothing, with relatives in Corry and Johnsonburg notified of the death as the community offers sympathy.
Mrs. Kite A. Tipton of Erie, the Supreme Recorder of the Home Watchmen, paid a friendly visit to Fort Corry No 5. A pleasant social hour followed with refreshments. a good turnout of members, and Mrs Tipton returning home this morning.
The Journal reports Corry plans a Halloween observance with a Mardi Gras style pageant this fall. Me DeRomye, in charge of 1912 celebration, notes about thirty dollars on hand as a starter fund and a meeting of business men is called for next week to outline the event.
Heavy rains uprooted the brick pavement along both gutters beyond AM Street, washing out the sand filler. Concrete contractor Love reports the brick must be taken up and relaid, possibly the entire section, an expensive undertaking for the contractor.
The Methodist church held a largely attended reception for Rev and Mrs Shaw praising the bishop’s decision to renew Rev Shaw’s term. A chair and silverware were presented by A J Cottrell on behalf of the church and congregation. The pastor thanked them and a joyful evening of music and social time followed.
A drunken gatekeeper at Mest Avenue crossing caused concern as freight was hauled from Poluspols. The intoxicated watchman was removed by Agent Cottrell of the Erie, and a sober, reliable worker was assigned. Gates will be reactivated soon to ensure safe yard switching operations.
Hebrew residents observe Rosh Hashana marking year 6074 with solemn services at the West Church School. Local shops including foint stores af BD Niel Sam Jacobson and Co Hiraglesn Brothers and N Colon close for the holiday and will reopen Saturday morning. Services began last evening in Wundown with a Buffalo-officiated Tith- Di, continuing today from eight to noon and tomorrow morning.
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