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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
14
A vivid reminiscence recalls Colonel Owletey telling how women in the home front supported soldiers. The tale centers on a pocket bible saved by a buckshot, inspiring a regiment to endure picket duty by building a corduroy road rather than facing death.
A blast at a Warren factory sent debris flying and startled workers. Officials say no employees were hurt as the explosion sent objects and walls shaking and scattered debris through the area. The cause remains under investigation.
An archaic tale describes a Razorback horse race, with the Major and cavalry involved. The narrative depicts a bold dash as a hog and horse race past the line, emphasizing a dramatic finish and the hunter’s skill.
Judge Walling, eminent jurist and public speaker, will deliver the Memorial Day address tomorrow. He arrives on the forty morning train and will be entertained by committees after the program at ten o'clock. a motor procession will convey him to Wattibire for the afternoon remarks.
A town gathering for 9:00 assembly at the Armory with a 9:30 march to City Park, 10:00 address by Post Commander, prayers, music, and a sequence of decorations. Hon. E. A. Walling and other speakers follow, then a cemetery visit in autos provided by local citizens.
The funeral for Allert O Parker who died in Morentville at age 54 was held yesterday afternoon near the Methodist Episcopal church in Tem lis Point. Rev George Carr officiated. The service was led by Mrs A G Hans Kis Mpa Thompson with bearers William Sherman Hert Parker Thomas Hamilton and George Hamilton. Interment followed at Bemus Point Cemetery with a large turnout and many out of town attendees.
A freight wreck one mile west of Westfield delayed traffic on the Lake Shore railroad on May 28. Several freight cars derailed or plied up. the mail trains were halted for hours. Buffalo crews aided the scene. no injuries reported. The cause is unclear though an engineer’s hurried stop at a water plug may have contributed.
In Tuientown New York on May 28 a fire destroyed the Worden home on Muirmount avenue extension. Mrs Worden occupied the upper floor while Fred Lang and his family occupied the lower rooms. Mrs Lang and child were away. Lang was a chauffeur for Alling. Neighbors helped and fire protection was limited. the house valued about 4600 with partial insurance. The Langs and Mrs Worden sought shelter with the Allings for the night.
Local business listing for Perry Storer and Hackman Trunks and Baggage at 19 W Irving St Corry Pa with Bell phone 181 R and promotional notes about orders at the Arcade.
Murrayburg May 28 The state health department will decide if the Friedmann cure for tuberculosis is dangerous and may bar its administration in Pennsylvania. Commissioner Dr Samuel G Dixon announced that if the cure is deemed injurious, physicians must stop offering it and legal action will be taken to prevent use within the state.
Young Sing will move his laundry business from the Mulhelm Building 9 on South Center Street to the Payne Block at 109 Must Main Street next Monday.
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