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Weather-Generally fall tonight, sad tomorrow. Warmer in northern counties of the state tonight and Tuesday.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
2
Weather-Generally fall tonight, sad tomorrow. Warmer in northern counties of the state tonight and Tuesday.
An exchange piece explains why competent teachers are scarce and why top talent moves to better paid fields. It cites a 1912 U S Bureau of Education report showing prices rose sharply since 1897, eroding salaries. In 1600 teachers studied, only one had net worth over 15000, most owed beyond salary. It also critiques public spending on policing drunks over humane handling.
A Pittsburg man received a $30 fine after throwing a bottle into the street. The bottle shattered on impact with the pavement, prompting police action under the first reported city ordinance.
The Corry Sunday schools join a nationwide quarterly temperance observance urged by the State Sabbath School Association. Luther Burbank advocates tobacco abstinence, arguing cigarettes ruin concentration and future usefulness, urging Sunday schools to stress abstinence to youth.
The Philadelphia Press notes a White House mint bed in Washington that may attract visitors to the national natural and cultural sites. It mentions Dridal couples and others seeking tours, while a separate state law allows ten demonstrators to conduct free field work akin to orchard work for fruit growers, seen as a benefit. The piece also speculates on Roosevelt and intoxicants, warning a grandstand rebuttal may affect popularity amid campaign heat.
The funeral of Mr P F Hunt was held this morning at his late home on First Avenue at 9 00 then services at 5 30 at St Thomas parish. Rev Father M Tracy officiated and Interment followed at St Thomas cemetery west of the city. Pallbearers were Charles McLaughlin Jacob Frans H Jo Spelsmen G Lyons Frances Wings and Edward Sweeney. Relatives and friends arrived from out of town including Mrs A Cackett Mesdville Mrs S Wood and son Boston Miss Jennie Wood Buffalo Miss B Riley Franklin Mrs J Donoghue and daughter Mary Torrence of Greenville W Powers of Boston.
Bedford presents a great three reel Bison program at the Lyric tonight with four big reels and admission priced at 10 cents along with the short feature Quality of Kindness.
The Civic Improvement League hosts a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to adopt a plan sending notices to property owners urging cooperation in improving the city appearance. Cards will be used to address complaints, with the league secretary selecting appropriate notices. The league seeks strong civic action and cites acceptance by St Louis into the National Civil Improvement Association.
The nineteenth year old Miss Viera Hemphill of this city died after ingesting a bichloride of mercury tablet on Memorial Day. She had a three day fight for life as physicians labored to save her, showing some improvement Saturday before she worsened and passed away this morning.
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen opened in Washington with strong indications it would pass a resolution upholding trainmen demanding higher pay and better working conditions from fifty two eastern railroads. The meeting will run eight days.
The May 80 1914 Memorial Day edition is thanked by Post 70 G A R Corry Pa for its accuracy and enterprise. A unanimous resolution expresses gratitude to the Corry Journal for preserving material and aiding the post through the memorial record. Marquis Marion N Baker adjutant signs the resolution.
Dr. Heuwood, superintendent of the Sunday School, announces Children’s Day services for next Sunday, June 8. The promotions program includes seven four year olds graduating from Cradle roll and an entry parade in hay cap and gown, with eight in Primary advancing and eighteen Juniors completing work. The morning service is omitted and the special program will feature notable numbers.
School bonds offered to the undersigned up to June 15 1913 for 20000 dollars bearing 4 percent interest tax free dated July 1 1913 due July 1 198? or at option after one year issued in $200 denomination interest semi annual no offers below par may be rejected R H Palmer Treasurer
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