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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary text references an individual connected to a burial, with garbled details about timing and location. The fragment mentions arrival around four o'clock and a voyage or shipment, but the overall facts are unclear and respectfully non-graphic.
A jumble of local notices from Jamestown area papers lists wedding gift shop items at the European Hotel and haslets for coal reductions, rummage sale notices, and a call for first contracts for excavation. The issue includes postal inspections news, a Peace Sunday invitation, and notes on Jamestown High School's 1912 senior class as the largest yet with 110 boys and 87 girls.
A readable listing describes a assortment of bedding plants available to order including asters tomatoes cabbage cauliflower and celery. The notice cites A E Pettit Florist at 810 B Mata Union 84 Bell 70 J three blocks from depot and mentions evening viewing from green houses for picking plants.
Readable fragments describe maple raisin buns tomorrow at Blair and Go and Wir and Co with dates and locations mixed. The text mentions Blair and Co and Columind with Saturday night music and a lute emphasis.
United Press reports in Harrisburg that the Child and Woman Labor bill faced renewed committee debate after labor leaders voiced dissatisfaction. The measure largely retains its 54 hour weekly cap as Senate lawmakers rearrange House amendments, delaying final adjournment to June 26.
The Columbus Cemetery Auxiliary met Wednesday with eighteen members present. Work on aprons continued and waist patterns were postponed to the next meeting. The Columbus Cemetery Association board met Saturday at GB Browns with six directors present. Bids were reviewed and paid. The West Lawn cemetery fence and acres of lots were discussed for sale to the highest bidder. Old fences along the south line and maple trees were removed or replanted. A new plot will be created in the new additions and stone placements will align with cemetery beauty. David Curtis cemetery reported a new fence on the west line. Totals from January 14 to June 7 show receipts of $100.44 and total disbursements of $102.
McDowell 1010, Guasle Price 919, Ethel McDowell 766, Annis Gray 823, Carrie Peterson 918, Tose St. Clair 972 appear among contest results. Names indicate winners or top finishers with high scores or points. Further details not provided in excerpt.
A large crowd toured the Industrial Department exhibit last evening showing superb woodworking by seventh to ninth graders under Mr F O Johnson. Students demonstrated tool use, drawings, and projects from plant sticks to small stands, with several pieces praised for craftsmanship and finish. The display extended along the north wall and hall, with attention to soft woods at early grades and oak and harder woods in later years, plus upholstering and simple textile work. Mrs. Hardy Bonsteel presented a companion drawing and design exhibit, highlighting paper folding, color, perspective, and domestic designs. The displays will run again tonight, inviting patrons to view the praised student work and furniture qualities.
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