Unclear OCR fragment notes tenants and home items
Fragmentary text lists a new tenant Boden Pakens and references home items and names. No clear event, date, or location is readable to establish a full news item.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary text lists a new tenant Boden Pakens and references home items and names. No clear event, date, or location is readable to establish a full news item.
United Press report describes renewed riots in Juarez near the International Bridge. Mexican crowds hurled rocks at customs guards while U S infantry and cavalry charged to disperse the mob. An American newspaper man and several guards were injured in the clashes.
A large Renatal store owned by Ben Hood and adjoining dwelling were destroyed by a midnight fire at Brown's Hill near Cambridge Springs. The Grange Hall on the second floor housed a meeting when an overheated stove caused the blaze. Hood's family, including a two week old infant, narrowly escaped as the building burned. The store was a major Crawford County country establishment.
Timothy Sullivan of New York and Mrs. 2 G Wood attended a family gathering at the old family home on Main Street yesterday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fidel Keofs and Elo Sullivan's daughter, Martin Sullivan and nephew Tumna Sullivan, along with Mr and Mrs John Sullivan of the city. A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
Readable fragment indicates cold air pushing in from the north with low temperatures and possible wintry mix. No precise dates or locations beyond Wesilier and Crider appear in the text.
Washington reports a cabinet shake up after President Wilson's inauguration within months four members will resign. Treasury Agriculture Commerce and State portfolios expected to be affected with all resignations voluntary. Rumors tie Redfield to a private industry post and McAdoo to a Treasury secretary role.
New York January 0 Pitney a Wall Street financier called as witness before local probes denied all accusations. He testified he never met Archibald White as Lawson stated and never discussed getting McAdoo out of bed. Pitney defended his prior business dealings with McAdoo.
A Northwestern Pennsylvania Milk Producers Association committee met at the Board of Commerce rooms to plan the Corry branch event on Tuesday February 9. Funeral services for Mrs. M. J. McCarthy were announced with honors and local attendees listed including Mr. and Mrs. George Bonney and Mrs. Mary Glacer among others. An additional meeting for the main Northwestern Pennsylvania Milk Producers Association is planned in the city on February 12.
Local liquor dealers face pressure as investigations into illicit alcohol sales intensify. Families accuse outlets of supplying to known alcohol abusers, with warnings published and police meetings held but no decisive action taken.
Fifty members of the Junior Kyworth Mewgua of the First Methodist church gathered at the home of H F Knowlton on South Center Street to honor Mrs John Knopf who had served as superintendent. They presented a token and a luncheon followed by games and a roast a roast. The event celebrated her faithful church work and included plans for her joining Mr Knopf in a new post.
Tacoma dispatch reports four children killed in an Auburn, Washington home. Coroner ruled skulls crushed. father, Howitt, under arrest after allegedly harming a child during a night alleged walk. The gruesome scene left Myrtle, the only girl, among victims.
Warren January 28 George Ferry year old son of Wr and Mrs Honey B Ferry died after his sled hit a grocery truck on Carver street near Hinkle. He was taken to emergency hospital but died. Survived by parents three younger brothers and a sister. Funeral at Crown Glendale County Monday. The tragedy underscores enforcement of the anti-napping ordinance.
A plan by Anion City and Corry Sabbath Schools introduces a Two-team contest to run through Easter Sunday. Attendance, offering, and net gains assign points to encourage activity and new members. Reports say the contest will raise interest and improve conditions in the schools.
The bulletin claims Allied forces broke German lines across five fronts with notable advances. It describes British and French units advancing, Dutch and Belgian troops in action, and progress near Humantine and Lomptad as key scenes of the victory pattern.
The page lists numerous personal items from Mr Fi J Keefe and Mr P G Ward to Mrs. SKinner and Miss Dowgan, plus medical updates, family visits, travel notes, and social events. It details illnesses, recoveries, hospitalizations, and everyday happenings across households in Tiona.
A massive blaze swept the Thomas Kelly Company woolen plant in Boston today, causing extensive damage and estimated losses around $400,000. Explosions hindered firefighting efforts and spread flames through the factory and nearby structures.
A devastating blaze in Centerville destroyed the General store and several upper floors, with losses estimated between $1,000 and $6,000. Firefighters from nearby towns battled the flames as families watched their homes and businesses burn, amid a town without a local fire department.
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