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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
2
A Buffalo paper reprints George Pitch's West Pocket essay humorously detailing teachers careers and salaries. It satirizes long hours, meager pay, and the burden of providing for work and self while shaping youth, ending with a spoof on how teachers spend scarce funds.
Mr James M Plano collects Corry images and relics of 19th century life In a recent delivery he received a photo of the Continental Vocalists a quartet said to be Corrys first entertainment in 1865 They performed at Cook s home venue near Porters outsing bask corner Second and Pleasant streets which burned in 1872 Plano hopes to add more but the display space is full
Corry Lodge No. 769 B P O Elks announces a regular session on Thursday evening March 20 at 7 o'clock. Initiation for all waiting candidates and a luncheon will follow with N Doll Darling Ex Rilor in charge.
In Charlestown West Virginia tensions rise as authorities report the Paint Creek district under growing strain while a military board withholds verdicts. Evangelistic Methodist meetings, led by Rev Shaw, report greater turnout and conversion, with James H. Wright directing music as sessions run daily from 2:16 PM and 7:45 PM through Saturday.
A Bellefonte youth, Tril ndolph Daggett, son of the Bush House proprietor, died after an auto crash near Bellefonte this morning. Three companions were seriously injured when the car struck a telephone pole, veering aside after a misstep during a late return. Daggett was pinned in the wreck and died before help arrived. witnesses report others suffered injuries as well.
Two hundred red of the striking steel workers from Oliver mills take part in a big demonstration on the principal streets of Pittsburg Pennsylvania today extending the protest through main avenues and blocks as workers press for wage demands and better conditions.
Motivational reflection by George Matthew Adams urging total thoroughness in every task. Emphasizes that neglect leads to failure from the start, and that employer and work quality hinge on finishing with care. Calls readers to stamp effort on their work and live by a daily motto: do whatever you do to the finish.
United Press reports a Musica family swindle case in New Orleans with half a million in currency found aboard a steamer bound for Honduras. Police seized $800,000 in bank notes from hat trimmings as the nine defendants, including four sons and two daughters, faced charges of a million dollar fraud. The operation allegedly extended across New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, London and Berlin.
The report notes a resolution limit for investigations and other purposes was fixed on March 9, with Governor Tener offering cooperation to Speaker Alter. The House engaged in a conference with the governor to discuss measures addressing double office holding and efficiency in government.
A police messenger in Mayor Fuhrman’s office was shot, possibly fatally, by a stranger who demanded to see the mayor. Lang collapsed as the assailant opened fire, the man refused to name himself or state motives when questioned at police headquarters.
The N. I. T. club held its annual officers election at Alles Helen Hosnes home on Franklin Street. Officers chosen: President Miss Baiily Weaver, Vice President Miss Litellio Murry, Treasurer Miss Dorothy Wilcox, Secretary Miss Aelen Hoones. Previous officers included President Miss Hilanbeth Lyon, Vice President Miss Naylor, and Secretary Treasurer Miss Ava Muckros. The group of fourteen discussed plans for a big dancing party on April 11, expected to be a premier city event.
The Ladies of the Macabres of the World from Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York announce a mammoth meeting at the Bradford Armory on Saturday April 5 from 1 to 11 PM. Elaborate preparations are being made.
Misa Bina West of Port Huron Michigan to receive the Suprema Command of the Ladies of the Maccaa with officers including Mrs J M McNett Great Commander Haruel N Y Mrs Gurrie L McDonnell Great Record Keeper Buffalo NY Mrs Nellie Lounsbury Great Commander Warren PA Mrs H Bilsworth Past Great Commander and Great Trustee Corry PA. Delegations from Warren McKean counties and Olean Salamanca Kane Hive to attend and present candidates. West began the order in Pennsylvania twenty years ago, now the world’s largest women’s organization with funds over six million dollars in the reserve, invested in municipal bonds with annual interest approaching 1/4 million.
The Order led by fearless Jeadera sustains strong finances and wise members, ensuring payout of climbers claims and maintaining its position as a leading fraternal beneficiary society in the land.
The Rebekah lodge hosted a dance in the L C F hall with Plaherty's orchestra providing music. More than forty couples attended as the society continues its successful series of entertainments.
Train 42 from Erie nearly escaped disaster yesterday morning near Kane when it halted after a faulty forward truck on the left side failed. War inspectors reported a bad break in the truck, prompting an investigation and precautionary safety checks across the line.
An aide described a dangerous break on a train after leaving Warren. The delay in transferring passengers to other coaches and removing a car raised fears of a possible wreck as the train sped toward Kane. The incident, noted as miraculous, occurred sometime after Warren with the brake breaking the truck, yet the train reached its destination safely.
The Woodmen of the World plan a Thursday evening meeting to form a class of twenty five new members who have become obligated with the order. Following sessions, a supper will be served by the men. about a hundred gentlemen are expected to attend with the new members included.
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