29 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
1
A Sunday service at West Baptist Church drew a record crowd with a varied program. Mrs Basile Burton Winger was announced, the Brotherhood offered verses and music, Miss Winger impressed guests, and the event included a performance by a choir and orchestra.
Announcement from Kane dated October 27 says Pennsylvania Railroad will restore the local rail line schedule from Kane to Erie on November 24 and add two gold express trains. The change aims to relieve express congestion and delays on regular service and may reflect federal pressure to optimize traffic with available rolling stock. Details include 4449 leaving Kane and Erie routes altered, with several stops and timing changes to accommodate the new pattern.
A wartime letter from Corry Journal writer Dow Sirk describes Corry boy Hod Hines awaiting orders in Newport Virginia. He details equipment and watercraft aboard a ship, life with the 121st Union army unit, and his transfer to a Virginia post. He mentions joining the UB rigibite artillery battalion and hopes to send more word after his next move.
Philetus McCray died Saturday in Rowley after a sudden illness. He was about 55 years old and well known in the area, survived by his wife and several children. The article notes a memorial service and mentions other unrelated national events and totals from the United Press.
Mrs Gertrude Dillon and Mrs Mull of Rochester report the death of their father Dave. The family states Mrs Waller, Giants of York, is convalescing from diphtheria. Daughter Kathryn recovers from illness and continues in care at home in city.
The fragment notes named Tomday a holley and Grane Peking Day observed by business men in North Wasp. It mentions resignations of Chancellor Mi yards, grape growers, and a report of heavy losses tied to weather and labor unrest amid uncertain figures.
A church distribution effort provided food report cards to residents, detailing meatless days and a forthcoming Sunday distribution with a Monday release. A community committee will oversee compliance in each church area, while officials in Willington will be informed of the campaign and its aims.
A Halloween event at the State Armory promises a lively program with a fall orchestra, prizes, refreshments, and public demonstrations. Doors open with a box office at nine, tickets priced modestly, featuring performances and surrounding festivities.
Two women narrowly escaped death when gas fumes from a pool stove filled a home in Molumbik today. Mrs Benson hosted Mrs Sears and Mrs Mead as investigators later found Sears unconscious and not revived. Benking remained alive. Police reported ensuing actions and nearby residents joined a church group gathering this winter morning. A city doctor noted no further incidents and locals waited for afternoon updates.
Norfolk reports a formal dinner honoring Mr Keppel before his departure for naval duty. The event followed his draft deferment denial after medical review, with guests including local figures and relatives. Keppel prepared for recruitment and later orders, while his family and bank associates noted his civic ties and bond subscriptions.
A letter from Les Wood states he is now a regular in the United States Army on a munitions transport unit. He recounts recent experiences amid violent German bombardment near French positions and notes orders for duty continue. He praises Allied authorities and says more information will follow as American officials take charge of ambulance service.
The forecast calls for rain tonight followed by a cooler Tuesday. Winds may pick up and temperatures drop, bringing a marked chill for the day. Risk of light showers is possible in the morning, with drier late.
The 12th Regiment displays strong bond support totaling over $111,000 from Company A through Company Go with several units pushing past $4,000 to $6,000. Officials announce that the drive aims to reach $200,000 as part of a statewide effort. leaders praise patriotism and pledge outcomes as the tally climbs toward the goal.
Secretary Crown of the Board of Commerce reported a strong start to Corry’s Lisbarly Loan campaign. Banks and employers united under Board guidance, contributing toward a mounting total of contributions with October checks ranging from 1,200 to 37,100 and a grand early sum nearing 200,000, signaling robust local support and a wave of substantial pledges.
United Press report portrays a brutal assault on Bigelow, a noted editor and anti-Ku Klux Klan figure, by masked assailants who dragged him from a gathering, beat him, bound him to a tree, and inflicted wounds before leaving him. The incident occurred near Florence as Bigelow sought to address a meeting. authorities and physicians monitored his condition amid fears of further action by the aggressors and possible arrests.
Erie County leads in wheat output with Lancaster County second and Berks County tops rye and oats remaining strong. Wheat production rose to 121 805 bushels from 104 086 last year while rye totals hit 26th place with 26 000 bushels. Oats reached 32 088 bushels, lifting the county to 14th in oats as statewide totals show mixed gains and declines across crops.
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