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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
5
A Corry store invites customers to compare prices with mail order catalogs. They tout the best selection and the lowest prices for floor coverings and encourage shoppers to inspect products before buying elsewhere. They emphasize no obligation to purchase on sight.
A rundown of church services across multiple congregations including Bun ny School and preaching times at ONITRD BRETHERN CHURCH Rev N J Macintyre First Baptist Church led by Rev H Wallace morning and evening services with Bible school noon, Columbus M B Church with morning 11 and evening 7 40, Paul Evangelist Lutheran with 10 Sunday School and 11 service, Christian Science at No 17 East Washington Street, Salvation Army in Washington with Sunday School 2 pm and rallies 7 30 pm, Methodist Episcopal with 11 am and 7 30 pm services, Christian Missionary Alliance on Spring Street with multiple weekly meetings, First Presbyterian at Sor Canter and Plowhant Streets, Rev B Woodward 11 am and 7 40 pm. International Bible Students noted.
Emanuel Episcopal church announces services at 8 and 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Holy Days observed at 9 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev G H Sharpley.
State and city officials including Vice President Atterbury and Div. Supt. Beale arrived in the city for an overnight stay and a full inspection of the Pennsy line's new route, with a complete work inspection planned for the day. A separate report notes a quarter peck short bill against William Tantim and weights and measures actions affecting potato shipments.
A crowd of townspeople share visits and social scenes across the day. Residents travel to nearby cities, attend school events, and plan a Faust opera night at Corry's Library Theater. Notable mentions include plans for a candy social at Spencer School to raise funds, and a local group visiting relatives for seasonal time with several families noting illnesses and gatherings.
A Viagraph two reel feature with James Morrison and Dorothy Kelly screens alongside The Mender of Nets a Biograph with Mary Pickford. He Was in Bad Lubin comedy and Tough Luck. Snakeville's Waitress with Slippery Simon A Dig feature bili.
Thy Ditusvilly Herald reports McCormick’s recent stop in the city, noting Michael Liebel of Brie, Democratic congressional hopeful, did not meet with McCormick or attend lunch at the Mansion House. The piece suggests split loyalties among local Democrats and quotes McCormick avoiding a direct reply on Liebel’s candidacy amid alleged district support from rival interests.
AmuseU shelves a double feature including a Vitagraph two reel film Whyo Slippery Slim and two additional short titles. The notice lists showings and describes the program as lively entertainment for patrons seeking light cinema fare.
A Dover dispatch reports the Dutch liner Tribantle en route from Buenos Ayres is aground off the Kent coast with a large number of passengers aboard. The incident prompts emergency measures as crews assess the situation and seek safe passage for those on board.
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