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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
2
Police raided a Rhode Island tavern after complaints about illicit liquor sales. Moonshine and adulterated gin were found hidden in a wood pile behind the store, totaling 299 bottles of Jamaica ginger, gin, and other spirits, stretched with adulterants.
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Burlingame were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev O J May. Attendees from out of town included R Seasle of Jersey City and Mrs Richart Sey Grange of New York. Bearers were Fr Werks Frank Treath Joy Walker Foster Davis James Darling and James Foley. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Evangelist Soules draws a big crowd as Holy Spirit is felt in each service. He presents a chart on seven dispensations and speaks on faith from 2 Kings 4. Upcoming talks cover his life before preaching. He invites all, including those desiring change, to attend and hear his remedy for habits.
Nearby streams in New York State and Pennsylvania opened their trout seasons with fine weather. Corry sportsmen fished Brownell Run and nearby streams, drawing anglers from Warren and surrounding areas. Nathan Buller, Fisheries Commissioner, predicted excellent fishing despite potential wetted conditions, as locals eagerly await Pennsylvania’s April 1 opening.
United Press reports Secretary of War Weeks, who suffered a slight stroke last Wednesday, is much better today. The War Department statement at 10:30 a.m. says Weeks rests well and is out of danger. His son Sinclair, who had left Boston to be at his bedside, has returned home.
Ms May traveled to Menavitel this morning to spend the day and handle related tasks. The outing appears routine with no cited incidents or outcomes.
In San Francisco on April 6 the U S Navy parade drew 145 vessels into the Golden Gate as spectators filled streets from the ferry to the civic center. Fleet officers dined and entertained, with a grand ball planned for senior officers. Bible ads and sermons drew large crowds at Baptist church events during the fleet visit.
An Australian report notes a four act play where at each interval the audience dwindled. By the end of the first act the cities left, after the second the audience, and by the third act the characters deserted.
Dr Werthfanger headlines tonight at 7 30 addressing a popular topic many have shown interest in praying and learning. A friendly invitation extends to all to attend and submit Bible questions for discussion.
A fragmentary note discusses memory and identity, mentioning a nun and a mysterious event. The text is garbled, making specifics unclear, but hints at recalling past actions and their effects on a person’s present year.
An audience filled St Pasaity Waterford witnessed the presentation of The Story of the Cross by the Emmanuel church choir of Git City. Other churches joined the St Peters in the jues congregation for an impressive performance. The cantata will be repeated at Emmanuel church on Friday night with a public reception to follow at Steen's Baptist.
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