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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
6
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century clerical page records fragmented notices and local items. It mentions a court or legal matter, various condolences and obituaries, a car and medical incident, a funeral service, petty crimes and a sheriff’s report, a charity bake sale and public works notes, plus scattered names and places, all in a dense, deteriorated OCR form with many unreadable words and inconsistent punctuation.
A storm report from Hazelton details a fatal incident as residents report casualties. The fragmentary text mentions local scenes and names, including Hazelton and surrounding areas, with unclear specifics on the victims or exact cause.
The readable text hints at a Shadow Five tale involving Witt Tarot Lockwood and May Afivut with references to soldiers and horses. It presents a fragmentary, cryptic scene without clear narrative or dates.
R Freddric Poore, famed for his Chinese studies, presents a Chautauqua talk on China s empires, revolution, and Sun Yat Sen. Wearing mandarin robes, he discusses cultural changes, language, and the historic shift toward modern China with authority.
Fragmentary OCR text lists Ty Sh Mie Bhadow and Harold Lockwood with vets at the Lyre venue. Mentions high loyalty and a play program with musical and comic elements, plus references to a show tonight and a mysterious Tot and Wireman Mw.
A fragmentary notice mentions a show or event titled A Great Program with acts including Homie Fariveule and others. The text is garbled but references performances, a PYO of Koyatone Comedy, and Fatty Avinchion with a ten unit extra charge.
Walter Merrick of Ur Anian Wilittie presided at a convention in Jamestons attended by local leaders. The event, held in the town hall auditorium, featured remarks from Mr Sweriske and other officials as tensions rose over policy and leadership, with calls for unity and procedural work ahead.
Readable fragments indicate a fatal incident involving two troopers and an officer in or near Scranton. The text mentions Morrisburg, duty, and an investigation by the police, with references to Patrolman and a death. Details are unclear due to damage.
Army inquiry under Col. Gaston will determine if Lieut. Butler from company Stunna of Gaston unit died in the line of duty after a shooting yesterday. If justified, he may be deemed killed in action and the widow would receive pension and hospital benefits.
Two year old Milay Cornelia, daughter of Kovant Trice and Mrs. Trice, celebrated her birthday yesterday in a fun party at Milby Park. Guests enjoyed cake and a playful afternoon set with a white and blue theme, featuring coordinated decorations and joyful moments for the young honoree.
Church notices list services at Churches West Presbyterian corner Went Pleasant and South Contr alterations in times with morning worship at 11, evening at 7:30, Sunday school at 12:20. Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev H G Shaw with services Sundays at 11 a m and 7 40 p m, Sunday school 9 45, class meeting 12 15, pastorate. Holiness meeting on Tuesday 2:30, midweek prayer Thursday 7:45. First Baptist Church at Pleasant and Second Avenue with morning service at 11 and Sunday school to be announced. Sunday evening service not specified.
Sunday Holy Communion at 8 10 a m is noted along with midday services and Sunday School at 10 a m. Rev W O Stralnard leads United Miner Church with class meetings and midweek events. Paul Evangelist Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 p m under Rev William Hall. Christian Science holds sermons at 11 a m Saturdays at 17 East Washington, with study and additional services. Alliance church on Washington Street and Maple Avenue offers Sabbath School at 1 45, afternoon service at 3, night service at 7 30, Bible study midweek and youth meetings. Pastor John T Hache? and Ali Sarylow noted.
The Salvation Army in Washington invites all to attend a Saturday event with two sessions, one at 2 PM and another at 7 PM, with 8 PM noted in some copies. An outdoor rally and sign-in are requested. attendees are welcome.
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