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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
2
Many friends mourn the death of the five year old son of Edward Hertzel in Warren. The child died at home on Conewango Avenue after several weeks illness. His mother died about a year ago. The bereaved father, a well known merchant, receives much sympathy.
A local window display in Barrow Co features hunting goods including buns knives axes ammunition and hulig equipment arranged creatively. Martin Miller designed the display using personal items such as a gun rack and horns to attract Nimrods and draw attention to the window.
Discussion in the Journal notes proposed extensions for the Jour street railway system next spring. Citizens express support, predicting property benefits and noting Washington street overpass needs. A state fish hatchery link and interurban prospects are mentioned, with a new power plant to serve rails and industries. Out-of-town financiers meet locals, but no specific construction plans are set.
Dr Archie Mead, a young Corry dentist, died after a sudden illness described as a complication of liver and bowel trouble. He had been critically ill in recent days, and all medical efforts failed to save him.
The Cohen's store held a fall opening to unveil the completed coat and salt department on the second floor and the millinery section adjoining. The store was brightly lit and tastefully decorated as shoppers admired the new fall merchandise. The Cohen family expanded women and children’s selections, doubling their stock to cater to a larger patronage, and the opening left a favorable impression on visitors touring the displays.
Extensive improvements at the Dennett Bath House on West Washington Street, formerly the Pine property, are delayed by weather but near completion. The concrete swimming pool attracts interest as forms near removal next week and work begins on the adjoining structure. Shower baths rise under Filis Harvey, with Mr. Bennett painting three buildings in two coats, maroon trim expected. The warming pool delay means bath house will not open for about a month.
John Morey, an Erie Railroad Center steel crossing worker, was badly burned Sunday morning but is steadily recovering at home after hospitalization. Doctors expect he can return to work in about a week to ten days. A close call saved his life as witnesses quickly extinguished the fire. The funeral of Lew Crook was held at Miss Emma Crook’s home on North Center Street. Rev. C B Woodward presided. Mmes. Schramling and Geo Patterson assisted. Pallbearers included Jackson Raymond and others. Interment was at Ping Grove Cemetery, with Odd Fellows handling the service. the deceased was a member.
Last evening Harold Hardo a yard brakeman from 4 Vennsy was injured when a piece of rail jammed him during switching at Colm. He was treated by Dr. Phelps who greased it. No bones were broken and the injured man reported to be resting at home in Buffalo and expected to recover in a few days.
The city superintendent appoints building principals with small extra pay. Miss Mabel Tenen and Miss Marriott Swann receive new roles, while a new room at Hately will open to handle seventh grade pupils. A new attendance blank aims to improve teacher-parent cooperation and school progress. Weather vane replacement and steel gargantuan planned near Spring and South streets. Student attendance is unusually high and end of month enrollment figures will be released.
Residents report two known upholsterers from United States Chair Company plants throwing tacks and small walls on East Main street sidewalks and pavements. Observers estimate numerous punctures to tires and bicycles, urging swift police intervention and citywide warning to deter the offenders.
The Price was presented at the Library last evening by a fine company of players. Edna Marshall as Hthet Toncaul delivered a standout performance, rivaled by Catherine Bennett as Mrs. Dole. George Vs Dill as Dr. Belsto impressed many as the best mil a character, with strong attendance and the production praised for its scenery and execution.
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