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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
Corry Daily Journal discusses Washington clerks workday length and a proposed six and a half hour day. It cites potential annual government losses of 6 750 000 dollars from shorter hours and reflects on private offices and compensation. It includes opinions from Buzzard and Youngstown and notes public business advice for young entrepreneurs.
County Superintendent Russell announced an annual inspection found about 4 000 pupils in 200 schools, with steady gains in instruction and a focus on a new school code. The region plans to send officials to the state convention in Hurvlahurg and to present code proposals to the next legislature.
The record cites Corey population counts from census and city directory figures amid a court proceeding over a $12,000 damage claim. Attorneys for Alpheus and Alaine Damon contest points, while witnesses recount the Alfred Damon murder and related inquiries, including remarks on an insurance policy and a note.
A one year old boy, Herbert Geisler, was accidentally shot by a loaded revolver found by siblings at 17 Seymour Avenue. The weapon discharged while they played, striking the child in the chest. Dr. P. H. Nichols attended and the illness is not life threatening.
The Salvation Army of Corry prepares annual treats for the poor at Wark and surrounding area. Captain Smith and the corps seek donations to provide necessary items. Food will be distributed Saturday and Monday with public invitation extended for attendance.
An old advertisement invites children to a film show titled Monkey Land and other reels at the amusement venue. The notice promises admission for five cents and urges guardians to bring the children for the screening tomorrow.
A live infant girl about a month and a half old was found near August Muir's porch on Wednesday night in Hanley Sirews. The baby suffered exposure before rescuers arrived and survived after hours of care. Mrs. Hult heard a cry, found the infant wrapped in clothing with a note urging kindness to the child, and the child was later restored to a natural condition with a bottle and nursing items.
A Jamestown Journal summary notes John P. Oliver as incumbent senator and possible candidate for re election. It mentions opposition unlikely and highlights legislative work on charitable investigations, prison reforms, and highway funding. The piece also references governor's message and tax discussions during the campaign.
The Pennsylvania Legislature will convene January 14 at noon to elect the speaker of the house and a president pro tempore of the senate, with committees to be formed and adjournment to January 17 for inauguration events. The houses will meet separately at 4 p.m. to vote for a U.S. senator, then reconvene January 18 for joint session.
A Corry area couple wed in a village celebration with friends sending best wishes. The event took place midweek and was noted for its simple, joyful gathering and well wishers planning a home reception.
Phe dent boxy of Joseph Shold about 40 from Lock Haven Pa was found dead in a hay loft at Klaphor's livery stable by an employee yesterday noon. Coroner Tanley investigated and ruled death from influenza. Shold had been collecting bottles and rubbers in the city. The body awaits disposition per his mother Mrs Manele. Two Philadelphia officers will be admitted for a public viewing at the Amusu tomorrow afternoon.
A garbled advertises a holiday sale with linens, handkerchiefs, dresses, chests, and furs. It lists prices for towels, napkins, handkerchiefs, gloves, veils, and accessories, urging shoppers with a wide range of trims, silks, laces, and Christmas gift ideas. The note mentions dozens of patterns and discounted items aimed at pleasing wives and family this season.
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