Corry Churches Plan Splendid Christmas Programs
Corry churches announce festive Christmas services and concerts across St. Paul's Lutheran, St. Thomas, Emmanuel, and Adventist venues. Programs include morning meditations, choir masses, organ recitals, offertories, and children’s pageants, with community tree ceremonies and special vesper and midnight services in the days around Christmas.
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Corry
St. Paul's Lutheran
St. Paul's By
Luth
Christ
First Methodist Church Hymn Medley and Sermon
A church service listing includes organ Prelude Gloria, selections Joy to the World and There’s a Song in the Air, hymns Angels from the Realms of Glory and Christ is Born, a Brahms response, scripture lesson, offertory anthem, sermon, and benediction.
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Sara McInnes
Hliss
Ina Austin
Leon Lindsley
Alex. McTones, Jr
Seaten
the Austin
Myra Crapser
Emmanuel Church
Edwin Lemare
Migs Milrded Thompson
Cornell Conservatory of Music
Mora
Sulti
Van
Gilbert
Sanetts
Benedictus
Agnus
Adam
Mozart
A. M
Moxart
Clough Leighiter
Brahms
Christ
Douglas
Golden Shower in Wall Street
United Press reports a festive Wall Street scene on December 23 as brokers celebrate annual bonuses, with pay rises up to 25 percent for clerks and employees. The week’s gains boosted commissions amid heavy trading while street chatter centered on alleged advance information regarding President Wilson’s peace note.
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United Prew
New York
Allilett
Basily
Cone
Wall Street
Wilson
Dow
United Prem
London
Willson
Pittsburg Fires Claim Four Dead in Citywide Blazes
Fire crews fought numerous blazes across Pittsburg today resulting in four deaths and several injuries. Victims include Margaret Rothand, 60, and Margaret Burns, 48, both killed by clothing catching fire from open grates. Two hotel domestics suffered burns at the Kiger Hotel in Homestead.
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United Prain
Pittsburg
Margaret Rothand
Margaret Burns
Kiger
Homestead
U S May Enter Alliance Hint in Peace Plan Talk
Washington December reports indicate the United States may join an entangling alliance if peace plans fail. Secretary Lansing today suggested the U S could become part of an alliance of nations to ensure peace.
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Waited Press
Washington, D.C
United States
British Say Arabia Not a Transport
United Press report states the British government told the State Department that the steamer Arabia was not in Admiralty service when torpedoed and had never been in such service. It concedes the vessel carried government passengers who were traveling as ordinary packet passengers at the time.
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United Pres
Washington, D. C
State Department
Arabia
Food Riots Erupt in Dresden as Hundreds Demand Aid
United Press reports from London say serious food riots broke out in Dresden with hundreds of women marching in a procession, stoning shops, and marching to the palace. Military and civil authorities were summoned to quell the disturbances. three policemen were injured.
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United Press
London
Rotterdam
Dresden
Ie Palace
Midnight Volunteers Restore City Journal Issue
The Journal acknowledges reader frustration over yesterday's delay and describes a late night effort by volunteers to print the edition. J S Bowers connected a gasoline engine to the press, LR Keating tried a portable engine, and John Love Frank Gillette Clinton Williams E Doane plus Radiator Co. staff aided with engines pulleys and materials. They transported equipment through deep snow and kept the paper on schedule for this evening.
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J. S. Bowers
Waltz
Goss
Eric
LR. Keating
John Love
Frank Gillette
Clinton Williams
E. Doane
Barlow Hardware Co
Wells
Doud and Paulson Take Interest in Barber Shop
Gily Doud, long associated with Ross Mead in the Nori Center barber business, has bought an interest in the Paulson shop and will take possession Tuesday morning. Harry Paulson recently bought the shop from Darby Dempsey and has built a fine business. The new owners plan interior improvements and expect continued strong trade.
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Gily Doud
Ross Mead
Nori Center Street
Paulson
Harry Paulson
Darby Dempsey
British Opinion Changes on Wilson Inside Facts
London dispatch reports British newspapers shift from anger to speculation that President Wilson has inside information about peace. Editors think Wilson may have German sources and hints that peace could be near, noting possible assurances from Berlin or other powers.
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Wilson
Berlin
Tofe
Ness
City still without electric current for power and lighting
After a second day without power city officials and residents face dark streets on the eve of Christmas. UE officials traced the fault to a line ramp between Jackson Station and Evie city limits. Five workers conduct cutting tests as the company hopes to restore current by evening, promising action by Commissioners to prevent further outages and awaken the community to electric service issues.
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Jackson Station
Evie
Waltz
Villa Takes Torreon A Major Northern Mexico Center
El Paso December 23 Villa today in possession of Torreon, the leading railway hub of northern Mexico. Reported by reliable dispatches from the State Department indicate Villa's forces seized the city after swift maneuvers and initial resistance. Carrancista defenders retreated as Villa gained command, marking a peak in his power since Pershing’s expedition entered Mexico.
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United Pres
el Paso
Villa
Torreon
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Bermijillo
Fernandez
Pershing
Switchmen Win Wage Decision In New York
The Switchmen's organization won a partial grant of their wage demands in a Federal Arbitration Board opinion filed in U.S. District Court. A five cent daily increase and an eight hour day with pro rata pay for extra hours were approved. The agreement takes effect December 23 and lasts until December 23, 1917.
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United Pres
New York
Switchmen
United States District Court
Federal Arbitration Board
Community Tree Readies for Christmas Eve Illumination
Williamsport plans a Sunday evening tree lighting at 8 30 with Mayor Patterson pressing the switch and a big chorus to sing. Scouts and churches will ensure warm, safe care for about 900 participating children, snow cleared, and ample space around the tree. Rubber storm shoes for needy children are being provided through James Fischer and United States Rubber Co with support from M A Clark of the Williamsport plant.
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John B. Patterson
South
South Center Streets
Boy Scouts
James Fischer
Williamsport
United States Rubber Go
Fischer
M. A. Clark
Big Corporation
Wileisiamsport
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