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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
4
Bandits drove up in a motor in front of the Jewelers of Charles Mann in Denver and, while one crouched for a touch, another looted the store and fired revolvers. A number of workmen then covered, and the robbers fled with booty.
A collage of short items covers charity events at Spring Creek M the Church social with cake and night lunch invites readers to attend. Knights of Maccabe discuss laws benefiting new and existing members and wartime membership. W. O. W novelty dance planned with costumes and prizes. Millinery sale at Cohen's and Wright's ads urge shoppers. School quarantines and Epworth League gathering noted. A local minister resigns to join the IM AA in France.
In Harrisburg Dex on May 4 Mayor Danted and police officials ordered a sweep against poker rooms pool halls and billiard rooms with wagering bans. Officers were directed to round up bettors and stop betting activities amid ongoing complaints of illegal raffles and gambling operations.
Fragmented classified notes show a wanted position for a keeper and several for sale items. References include Mrs J Walter Clough at 609 North Center Street and Mrs rant at 1066 North Center Street for a wood stove and other household goods in late 19th or early 20th century style listings.
Washington December 4 report to the War Department by General Pershing states a DuBois man in the Pershing force died of pneumonia while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces. The casualty occurred at a hospital where he had been treated after illness.
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