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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
2
In Detroit the 2 State Secretary of Agriculture urged cost saving methods for road improvement. He warned that waste in public funds rivals past pork barrel graft and called for systematic betterment of highways through state and federal cooperation to aid farmers and rural life.
Stomndsville reports Alexander Childs a Black inmate escaped from the state penitentiary cell block in a mysterious manner. Guards and fellow prisoners describe an unseen absence with a missing turn key and no trace of the inmate. Authorities seek details on how the escape occurred and who assisted him beyond the prison walls.
United Press dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas reports that about five hundred Mexicans were killed or made refugees in recent fighting ten miles south of Eagle Pass as Federal forces pursue retreating rebels. Refugees streamed toward Eagle Pass as violence and pillaging spread in the area, with a large delegation reaching the town this morning bearing word of the clashes.
A Saturday afternoon reception for primary pupils and cradle roll, hosted by the Sunday school teachers Misa L. Ather Jy, Mrs. Will Frew, Mrs. Bush, Milas yn Stowe, and Miss Florence Miller, drew about 40 attendees. Tea, cream, and libations followed a pleasant social hour, with the event boosting interest in primary work and school gatherings.
Mr Matthews father Richard G Matthews died in Rochester New York after a brief illness. Survived by two sons Richard and William both of this city and two daughters Mrs Market Boba and Mrs WU. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Local post workers begin October reports to the department detailing period totals. They track weight of each package and the zone sent, as nationwide statistics collect data on revenue and service expansion. The post office predicts growth as public understanding deepens and mail rates adjust.
A deal for the arcade at Bligheh and Front streets in Erie is pending or will close soon. Edward Hoween ay of Corry and Joseph Pignu of EbIs uly plan to purchase the hotel from ex Sheriff Henry Cogswell, who bought it two years ago from Frank Newbauer. Purchase price reported near $40,000.
Local event listing notes an evening performance titled Last of Silverware Lyric with an extra four bid tickets and a push to collect ten dollars for all tickets. The listing also mentions an additional attraction.
By Vallea Press Auburn Y Sept 2. Osborne undergoes formalities of office after appointment as governor Sulser to oversee prison reform. He is shaved examined by physicians and assigned prison clothing. Tomorrow he will work making weapons or rusting rack. He says this is the way to learn the inner life of inmates as they are operated.
J J Desmond took delivery Saturday evening of a new Packard described as the city’s most powerful and expensive. The seven passenger model features an eighty two horsepower engine rated at high output, marking a significant upgrade for Desmond.
Mr Hoff, longtime resident of Corny, leaves for Pittsburg to join Allis Chalmers as an electrical equipment sales representative. He has served actively in the First Presbyterian Church and municipal circles, bringing prior experience in the electrical trade from his time in town.
Philadelphia reporters say detectives will grill Joseph OBrien, the suspended murderer of Israel Goldman, for a short time longer before his arraignment. The expected hearing in the case did not take place this afternoon as planned.
N Dell Darling, noted as head of Corry Lodge, is appointed to the credentials committee of the Grand Lodge, a promotion from his previous role as District Deputy. He will attend the upcoming Grand Lodge session in Denver in May.
Washington Sept 29 The Senate confirmed Byron R Newton of New York City as first Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. President Wilson had announced Newton's cabinet appointment late this week and the confirmation followed discussions in allied measures.
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