Local merchant notes electric store window display in Buffalo
A local merchant returning from Buffalo recalls the striking electric lighted window displays seen there and resolves to apply a similar idea to his own shop.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
5
A local merchant returning from Buffalo recalls the striking electric lighted window displays seen there and resolves to apply a similar idea to his own shop.
Advertised letters list includes Hiram Balra Roboria afles Retta Wilson Jamon B Simpson Wright J.BAUBTIN Hazleton and others. Postmaster William Find of Freeland notes federal authorities tracking trick performers who release live cats in malls. Tonight a special bill of pictures offered with no extra charge, six cents to all.
Local social notes list numerous Union City, Corry and nearby visitors and residents. Names include Wesley Bonnell, Kirnest Bole, Corry friends, H. Donorgan, George B. Allen, William Frew, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patterson, Mrs. J. Hy Martin, A. P. Mount, Cord Rourke, Wilhel Erickson, J. M. Lampus, T. A. Wethrell, Catherine Histon, Milas Agnes Koofe, John Bracken, Miss Lotta Deffier, Mrs. Downs and Mina Mayme, Mr. Burns and family, Mr. and Mrs. Parkins, Mrs. Crossley, Mrs. B. L. Sports, Lucile, Rev. and Mrs. Homer B. Potter, Mrs. Vincent Powars, Cap Powers, and Vincent Powers. Visitors travel between Union City, Corry, Warren, Meadville, Cleve, Erie, Niagara Falls, Altoona, Brookville and other nearby towns, with many heading to relatives or on business.
A court session this afternoon in the Second Ward Aldermanic court handles a suit by Neary Wright against Doll Park for payment of hay. The defense says hay was bought under a ten dollar contract, while the plaintiff claims hay prices are high and a substantial balance remains due. The hay was allegedly moved from the Fred Baxter farm, with earlier disputed transactions cited. Seven defense witnesses and as many for the prosecution testified as the case progressed into the afternoon.
A corn roast at the home of Mr and Mrs John Springstead Saturday night attracted about 75 friends and neighbors. Torches lit the pasture while corn and marshmallows roasted. After a late lunch vocal solos and duets entertained before guests departed. A separate ad seeks a two month kindergarten and Sunday school helper at $1.60 a day.
AmuseU Theater presents The Mystery of the Hidden House in a Vitagraph two reel feature. The program also lists The Wooing If Sophia a Western comedy with Slippery Slim and Broncho Billy’s Imalousy with Anderson, along with Patha’s Daily News latest events.
A perturbed promotional note asserts a new store will undercut rivals by giving away profits and inviting customers to trade in Corry. It proclaims a grand opening on Saturday September 26 with a “best coffee” sample for 270, claims the business is ready now, and urges patrons to visit.
Mr George Akan and Mrs Grace Hagley were married in Mile Pa on September 20 1914 at the First Baptist parsonage by Rev HW Shanks. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Akam Miss Mertle Alain of Corry and families from Lovells Station and Columbus Pa. Rice was showered and relatives offered congratulations. The couple will reside on their farm north of Columbus.
Market report from New York and Buffalo dated Sept 2 covers futures for Sept 1 and prices for creamery products, potatoes, oats, flour, and hogs. Lists bids for No 2 red and No 4 yellow potatoes, butter and creamery prints, hay, and cattle and hog prices at East Buffalo Livestock Market with ranges for prime steers and shipment steers.
Henry Hoover of Mhuimor visited Venango County to announce plans for tanning rattlesnake skins. Driver Harry Tarr agreed to help, and Hoover displayed six snakes harvested along Pithole Creek. Snakes ranged from 20 to 44 inches, with up to 12 rattles and various fangs. Hoover promised to hunt more snakes to fulfill Tarr’s tanning task.
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