22 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
1
Fragments describe alleged executions by the Carranza government of generals and allied figures. The note claims a movement called The Foxding or The Folx Ding near the capital with U.S. troops pending withdrawal. Reports suggest ongoing danger and possible German influence.
New York detectives report uncovering evidence in a basement near William Place two miles below Wort Point that supports the tale of Dorothy Arnold’s burial by the Island convict. Authorities say the description of the scene matches closely, with further investigations planned as they pursue the body.
Dispatches from Amsterdam dated April 23 report Sofia in the Bulgarian capital was bombarded last night by enemy forces for the first time since the war began. Destruction was limited with no casualties, and French and allied troops are reported in the area along the Greek frontier near the northern sector.
Easter observances across Corry churches feature solemn lent devotions led by pastors and parishioners, with morning Mass, organ music, children’s choir, and Sacred Missa. Highlights include the Resurrection music program, the blessing of the Holy Sacrament, and prominent organ and vocal solos.
A fragmentary program notes a St Thomas church service on Friday at a late hour with a solemn procession, a high marathon mass in honor of Saint Thomas. Clergy from several parishes will lead, with a 10:30 p.m. sermon and evening devotions. The day includes a varied musical program and a later vesper complete by the choir, plus a requested piece “Thin Man of Sorrows.”
The Columbus church hosts a special Easter program with music by the choir under Mr Quil Way and a voluntary piece. Pastor A J Patterson leads the season with the theme The Risen Lord and preaches on The Meaning of Easter. The Sunday school takes charge of related events and a formal Easter name is planned by the choir. Rev J G Macdonald, district superintendent, will lead quarterly conference at Columbus M E Church on Saturday evening April 28 and deliver the sermon.
Emmanuel Church servic e schedule follows with Sunday School at 1080 Mil Day, 11 o clock worship, and a sequence of liturgical pieces. Orchestra Prueile West March Evan Wald Processional Hymn 109 A 8. Second Canticle Houm Thind Cantiele Benedicta Parker. Introit Lyra Navidios Kyrlo Parker Gloria Parker. Vymy No 114 Rosbenter Anitim They Have Taken Away My Lord Stainar. Presentacion Qhint Olbert Sursum Cosda Parker. Sanatus Parker Hymi No 286 Haken. Love in excelsis Whitney. Rovessional Hymn No Lat from Patroactina. Organ posiiude selected. Services at Emmanuel Ghureh will be held at Teilo look.
The Baptist Church will start sunrise prayers at dawn and hold Sunday school at 9:45. The morning worship at 11 features orchestral and choral pieces including Anthem Worship Dawn and Love That Watches Me. The evening service includes Anthem Sing to Lord and a sermon on the Influence of Communion. Post service, new members will be welcomed and church supper provided.
The Presbyterian Church outlines Holy Week services with morning and evening worship, choir regular rehearsals, and Easter offerings. Plans include a Sunday School contest to value funds, special musical selections, a sermon on The Lord is Risen, and organ and hymnal offerings throughout the day.
United Brethren Church responsive order begins at six o clock with a sunrise service. Sunday schools are at ten and the regular church meeting at eleven. The program includes Prelude Piano Congregational hymn invocation scripture reading offertory junior and intermediate offerings sermon The joys of Bristor Roy Bratner song When See the King.
A detailed church program announces Sunday services for First Methodist Church including youth and Epworth events. The schedule spans morning worship with hymns, an altar sermon, a thematic message on The Resurrection, and afternoon gatherings for children and EpworthLeaguers. A special closing service features a missionary tribute by Mrs. Siglon and a final evangelist session with choir.
Salvation Army schedules a special consecration and after service events this Saturday night and Sunday programs including a 4 pm law observance, Sunday School, a Master Rally at 7 pm, and Open Air meeting at 7 30 pm. Speakers will present spiritual songs, prayers, and testimonials followed by a morning service and Easter Monday night gathering.
The Lutheran Church observes the day of the Lord's resurrection at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ut-hondred. Morning service begins at a stated hour with the sermon on United with Christ In the Likeness of His Death and Resurrection. Four infants and adults will be received by baptism and confirmation as the Lord's Supper is administered. The hymn “He is Risen” will be sung by Misd Ranghid Lindquist with solo. The Luther League will meet at 7 o'clock and Vespers with special music will follow.
United Press report from Brookville Pay describes a freight train wreck caused by a landslide on the Allegheny line. Several injured and three dead are listed among the casualties, with names and ages garbled in the OCR.
The Joint committee of Post THA M and Corry lodge outlines Memorial Day events with speakers Harry Adwr and 1. Heeth, plus a music segment. A flowers committee will be named later. The observance date shifts to Sunday, May 4, with an afternoon ceremony. Another planning meeting will occur later.
Rome reports Austria presses Germany amid diplomatic pressure as Austrians seek to gain concessions from Berlin. Dispatches say Austrian dignitaries push hard to avoid a break with the United States, stressing a tough line against any compromise.
Glenn Group son of Hunty Group from Marlon street was injured at a NuBons Corset G6 cutting room yesterday afternoon. An accident occurred as he fel to a power cutting machine, tearing his arm while a coworker assisted. He was taken to Dr G’s office for treatment.
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