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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
4
City and Vicinity column lists a bankrupt stock sale at The Corry Furniture Co 24 36 Ft Mainstreet offering cheap bargains. Also notes schedules for funerals picnics church events and a bridal wedding nearby plus rental listings and community happenings around downtown Corry and surrounding areas.
Pennsylvania fish hatcheries show strong conditions after a tour by Buller State Commissioner of Fisheries. Officials report abundant young bass and trout, satisfactory propagation results, and planned distribution of yearling trout beginning this fall.
The battleship Oklahoma suffered three mysterious fires while at the New York Slip Building yard in Camden. Fire crews fought the blazes from 6 to 9 at night, extinguishing a turret No 1 compartment full of water and quickly responding to a second flare. An official inquiry will probe the cause amid suspicions of arson tied to workers and national tensions.
Harry Thaw returned to his family home in Pittsburg after leaving Atlantic City. Ten thousand people gathered at East Liberty station as police cleared a path for his arrival. He and his mother embraced, the moment observed amid strong media and public attention.
Paris reports a persistent rumor that Germany and Austria have united to demand passage through Roumania for munitions to Turkey. The note, described as an official estimate, is said to be carried in a Pullman Reading car. Also noted, a man in Reading, Pennsylvania, reportedly lost his purse with money found later aboard a train, keeping hope of recovery alive.
A burned meandering report describes a car unload mishap revealing a curious device found by city workers. Rumors of a Fiat plant threat circulate as a field test with reporters and gunmen, using a rifle to puncture a can containing carbide. The tale ends with uncertainty and no injuries.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on July 20 the Tallent couple was described with Dre Spindle of Quakertown as groom to George Schaffer and Angie Kern as bride. The account notes Angies height and age and references a police forea.
A three reel story unfolds at Sarinay Lake in SN with thrilling tunnery scenes. The narrative centers on a glamorous show girl navigating intrigue and spectacle set against a northern landscape.
Erle Pa July nineteen year old Johnsonburg girl Beth Prestoc returned to Erie from Dunkirk after being missing for days. She told police a group of six men forced her into a ride to a fishing shack and paid her to stay quiet. She said they later urged her to stay away from home, gave her a street car ticket and $3.25, and claimed the matter would blow over. She now refuses to return home, saying her father drove her out and she will not go back. Police say two men, Jarownax Smith and Thornton, are being sought and the girl will identify the others involved.
Graes Minor White, author of Tess of the Storm Country, headlines tonight at the Amunot. A Hive acts, ay.
Mrs A E Pettit promotes her Florist shop at 410 Main Street Ferns Palms and Araucaria displays, claiming a fine selection of ferns and flowering plants always in stock. Bell contact 707 Union 84, located three blocks from Dopat.
A mass meeting of farmers was held at Waterford to discuss organized farm bureau benefits. About sixty Erie attendees joined others from nearby areas at Reed House and plans were made to form a bureau to broaden county farming efforts beyond the Grange.
Paris July 20 German assault to regain ground lost near Souchez failed. Attack toward Vimy was weak. Southwest of Sovichy and a 4,200 yard front showed mine action. In the Argonne near St Mihiel Germans were driven back. In nother area activity with land reaches and Lourtaine outpost clashes occurred.
A 15 year old named Gorton Hudson drowned while bathing at Mill Dam Mt Tally after being swept by strong currents. His companion Hyiln Linton attempted a rescue but was also pulled under and lost. The incident left locals in shock as days of mud and water hindered recovery.
Fragmentary text references prices in cents and meat items in a hall setting. Context is damaged and names or dates are unreadable. Unable to determine a coherent event, person, or organization from the fragment.
A local advertisement lists discounts across a range of textiles and garments. Prices shown include 0 towels scarfs spreads drawn work and Japanese linen with varied discounts up to ten percent on muslin staples and Union Suits. The note references multiple fabrics such as Messaline Belding Satin Pussy Willow Taffeta Tub Silk and foulards with quantity-driven pricing.
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