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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1911

Page

2

School Board Rethinks Structure Under New Law

An editorial discusses Pennsylvania school governance shedding ward representation to seven at large members. It notes the president and treasurer may be nonmembers and predicts greater duties for each member while praising the proposed School Code reforms and past leadership.

Cody Pennsylvania Canora- Hen Our Pol Freasher Ftreasurer Meimpera Rium Messrs Waluer and Rawe Amuller Thaddeus Stevens

Appointment of Medical Inspectors for Schools Raises Local Question

The article discusses optional appointment of medical inspectors by third class city boards and the August deadline for action. It notes the Corry board may decide before August 1 and emphasizes the new law makes the office important for child welfare, though full compliance may await the first year. It records a regular meeting led by Mr. Ream with members Ream, Rleker, Weaver, Wright, and Keeto, the Monday record, and clerk W. B. Wilson’s reappointment and concurrent resolutions.

Corry Board Gammonwealth Echo Ream Meas Ream Rleker Weaver Wright Keeto W. B. Wilson Connell W. EB. Wilson Cloric

Yourly India Greets Its Sovereigns

A garbled article passage describes a royal motorcade in Bombay with a notable procession. It mentions a sovereigns’ reception, a large crowd, carryings onlookers, and a mystery golf cup and an Oriental item amid the parade.

India Bombay Oinderov Groumta

Joint City Council Session Adopts Personnel and Budget Moves

City and county council members met in a joint session with Mr. Metinus presiding and all members present. A concurrent resolution authorized a joint session. Mr Keefe led as presiding officer for both bodies. Several committees were appointed, including Finance and Audit to Ricker, Calkins, Crapser, and others. Clerk Porter offered resignation. a new city clerk and clerk of the common council were elected, Porter and Johnsin named among candidates. Porter declared chosen for the year. Rules were suspended to extend terms. street and infrastructure items were approved. session adjourned.

Metinus Keefe Ploance Ricker, Calkins Crapser Streets and Allegé Ream, Brown Love Dawson Weaver Water, Wight and Gas Reker Calkins Ream Selste City Property Mira Grapier Triscuit Mealth Selste Brown Wright Weaver Police Printine Wright Sticker Railronds Aby Porter

Mayville Man Sentenced After Piecing Assault Case

Andrew Carlson appeared before Judge Arthur B. Ottoway in the County Court and pleaded for leniency for an assault with a gas pipe at his Jamestown home. He received a suspended sentence for the breach, then faced a new hearing in Mayville where a sentence of up to one year with hard labor was imposed for violating terms.

Mayville Dec Andrew Carlson Arthur B. Ottoway Jamestown Olloway Carlson Charlie M Carlson Odny Aienes Groh Oifowny Keri

Picked Cartridges Harm Boy in School Room

In City, Pa a curious 11 year old Willie Spence picked at a cartridge found in a Sixth ward school desk. An explosion mangled two fingers and a thumb and the bullet may be embedded in the ceiling.

Oil City City Willie Spence Sixth Ward Willie

Canadohta Lake case up again in court

The Canadohta Lake case was heard anew yesterday in Meadville with motions for a rehearing. Titusville lawyers A J Boyles and Samuel Grimbine and George M Davenport of Meadville argued for the club. defense was by Chas Benedict and Henry E Fish. The decision was reserved as a train wreck delayed entry.

Megavile Canadohta Lake Wreshad Mo Hon Ittorneye A. J. Boyles Samuel Grimbine Titusville George M. Davenport Meadville Chas. W. Benedict Henry E. Fish Sele Ttusville Geneva Tituavius Herald

Democratic Campaign Finances Reported for Inez District

Records show multiple Democratic and Republican candidates listing expenses for the Inez district race. Items include printing publicity mileage and travel costs with totals around 201 dollars and 100 dollars, filed with the Clerk of Courts from county officials and campaign committees.

Kero Inez HP. Gillett F. B. Mclean Union City Atorney Miles B. Kitts Sargent County T. W. Blakewide W. We Furhause

The Witchit Hour at the Library Presented in Four Acts

Augustus Thomas's drama The Witchit Hour comes to the library under George W. McGragor & Co. The piece forgoes a single big scene in favor of four climaxes, one per act, delivering varied emotional appeals from accidental murder to supernatural mystery and a powerful finale of long love rewarded.

Augustus Thomas George W. McGragor & Co Madan X Garth

Former Corry Boy Promoted as Assistant District Attorney

Philadelphia paper notes the appointment of Glenn Mead of Corry as Assistant District Attorney as part of a reform wave. Mead, son of Mrs. Alice L. Mead, Harvard graduate, practiced law in Philadelphia and shows keen interest in reform. His elevation is praised by his old friends in Corry.

Philadelphia Glenn Mead Mead Alice L. Mead Harvard

Franklin sheriff makes Bakersfield arrest in California

Franklin Pennsylvania reports that Lowry Hott of Irwin township, indicted for burning his brother’s barn, was arrested in Bakersfield California by Sheriff Frank H Williams. Clifton Matthews also in custody for the People’s Supply Company store burglary in Harkeyville. Sheriff departed Bakersfield with prisoners Sunday night accompanied by George Hain.

Franklin Lowry Hottman Irwin Township Hin Brother Lewis Aliguat Bakerfield California HH. Williams Clifton Matthews People's Supply Company Harkeyville Bakersfield George Hain Twin Township

Oil City Drug Men Fined After Pleas Entered

In Franklin Pennsylvania Judge fines multiple Oil City drug firm defendants after pleas of nolle contendere. Charles Wiltes pays 600 dollars plus costs. J. G. Mote 600 dollars and costs. John McCard, partner of Motes, 600 dollars and costs. Defense attorney requests delay for conference with the District Attorney.

Franklin Nolle Ing Charles Wilstes Costa J. G. Mote John McCard Avington Gael Casy Allorhey W. J. Breene Broo Is Hirbet

Namara Brothers Sentenced and Confess in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles Judge Bordwell handed down sentences to the Namara brothers. S-hun Namara received an unspecified term while his brother Domn Namara was sentenced to fifteen years. Both gave complete written confessions and will be required to appear before the grand jury.

Los Angeles Hun Namara Bordwell Domn Hoth Brothers Naye Grand

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