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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1912

Page

2

State Eyes Uniform School Accounting System

The Pennsylvania State Board of Education considers a new standardized accounting method for school districts to create uniform records and enable accurate comparisons. Honorable William Lander proposes the system, aiming for broader adoption across districts and improved state educational standing. Congressman Arthur L Bates supports Dr. Frear as the potential successor to Dr. Wiley, with endorsements from chambers of commerce and civic groups.

Pennsylvania William Lander State Board of Education Rede Rdes Pennsylvania System of Education William 5 State Corone Wiley Pure Food Food Bureau Department of Agriculture Arthur L. Bates Erie Crawford Hrenr Frear Titnayille Herald

Operators Pay Advanced for Telegraphers on P R R

Policied notice reports wage equalization for telegraphers on the Buffalo and Allegheny division and the B and A division between Buffalo and Pittsburgh. A further advance is promised dating from March 1 as management in Philadelphia agrees to equalize pay for this service branch.

To Ptl Re Suffata Pittsburg Philadelphia Old City Derriele

Use Ferrozone for Pale Blood and Strength

An early 20th century style medical blurb touts Ferrozone as a remedy for pale people with stale blood. It claims digestion is improved, appetite awakened, and strength restored by Perraxone. Also notes a 500 box bold by Thomas Downey and warns State Police members absent on a date will be dropped per orders.

Thomas Downey Ciplain

Lyric Performance and Help Wanted Ad in One Sheet

Readable fragments show a lyric tonight at Tyrie with tickets ten cents and a Union City singer Mica Bull performing Palm and Holy Guy from 6:80 to 11. An employment note seeks workers at the Nu Hobe Corset factory with light, steady work and daily pay. address listed at 24th floor Ajax Building.

Mica Bull Union City WU Ueks Addy Ajax

Tragic Kerosenes Fire Claims Gilmore Family in Clarion County

In Tionesta Pennsylvania a kerosene fire intended to revive embers killed three members of the Gilmore family of Helen Furnace. Mrs Gilmore aged, Orville aged 12 and Arn aged 1 died from burns after attempting to pour oil on the fire. The blast and flames blasted their clothing as they ran to a neighbor’s house for help.

Tionesta Robert Gilmore Helen Furnace Clarion County Orville Gilmore Jan Gilmore Gilmore Von Mother Non Charles Glosser

Break in Allegheny Oil Line Floods River After 100 Barrels

Ol City Pennsyl March reports a rupture in an Allegheny Refining line sent hundreds of barrels of crude into the river near the Traction company yards. Wil Moyer spotted the spill about four o clock yesterday afternoon and alerted officials, prompting a cleanup by workers. The crude, valued at about 1.50 a barrel, darkened the water for miles downstream as crews labor to stop the leak.

Ol City Pennsylvania Wil Moyer Alois The Traction Company Crook Moyer Standard Oil Company

Printing Ballot Contracts Awarded for Primary Elections

The county and city commissioners awarded separate contracts for printing ballots for the spring primary. The city ballots went to F191 Printing at 192.80 and county ballots to Wax Standard Press at 120. Oiler bids and other firms submitted offers. Ballots bearing delegates and candidate names must be ready by April 10 for the April 13 primary and separate memorial hall referendum sheets will also be printed for election officers.

Bounty Erio Printing Company Ule Jets Wax Standard Press Connwls Slonwra Wort Ig Followa Office Bioply Company Ety Memorial Hall

Family perishes in Henover fire in Wilkes-Barre

In a Henover suburb home near Wilkes-Barre a disastrous blaze claimed the lives of an entire family. Victims named include Charles Hollick and Mylady, ages 28 and 6, Emily 4, Stanley 1, plus the mother. Firefighters found bodies amid intense heat with signs of a desperate escape attempt.

Wilkes-Barre Henover Thin City Morpux Charles Hollick Mylady Emily Stanley Col- Mir

Three industries lost to Erie in the region

The text reports multiple local industries facing closures or relocation due to high costs and supply constraints. The Chamber of Commerce sought a resolution to keep manufacturing alive while noting only limited wage offers and outskirt areas influencing the decision.

Viewers Named To Locate Site For New Post Office

Pisburg March 28 under a United States District court order three viewers A J Byles A W Bronson and W J Booth of Titusville will meet in Dinaville on April 19 to locate a site for the proposed post office building. Their report condemnation will follow for acquiring the ground.

Pisburg United States District Court Utes Dinaville Postoffice U. S A. J. Byles A. W. Bronson W. J. Booth Titusville

Erie Physician Fined for Quarantine Violation

Dr Ignatius Bed ndtklewbcz of 602 Want 12th was fined $50 and costs by Alderman Moran for violating health board quarantine files. Information filed by Health Gilbor Wright showed the doctor failed to report a cage of pear for fever after patients had been treated. A patient died yesterday morning at Maple Syrup and Sugar.

Erie Ignatius Bedndtklewbcz Alderman Moran Health Board Gilbor Wright Hind

Warren students plan fine trip to Washington and Philadelphia

Warren high school seniors arrange a detailed travel itinerary for a multi day trip starting Friday morning with departure, visits to the Capitol and White House, Arlington Cemetery, Corcoran Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, state buildings, Burson of Engraving, Lunar Gardens, and a Philadelphia leg including University of Pennsylvania and other landmarks with multiple hotel and museum stops across Washington and Philadelphia.

Waren Washington Philadelpkia Eday Save Waren Miett Arlington Corcoran Art Gallery Vale Washington Monument Capitol Vial Museums Smitheonian Institute Jos Etate

Funeral services for Mlaw Whit ing Smith held at home

Burial was held at Harmonsburg cemetery after services at the home of Mrs Elisabeth Whiting in Meadville. Rev. Lockwood of Allegheny College led readings from Whitlickn and prayed. Pallbearers were high school students amid abundant floral tributes. Questions linger about medical attention prior to death and city health actions remain unresolved.

Meadville Mlaw Mvolyn Whiting Smith Ant Elisabeth Whiting Harmonsburg Tian Science Whitlickn Franks Lockwood Allegheny College Meadville Christian Science Church Hartinburg Phiyal Hane

Train collision injures two in Pennsylvania incident

Train No 61 of the Niagara express struck a horse and wagon at Union Station in City, Pa. One man was killed instantly, another badly injured and taken to Kittanning hospital. A wagon and coach suffered extensive damage and a broken window.

O City Union Station Aston Kennington Kittanninus Hospital

ZO for Bunions and Foot Comfort

Ad for ZO foot remedy claiming relief for bunions corns and rough skin. Mentions price 25 cents per jar at Ames & Co and mail order form from Heo Chemical Company Rochester NY. Improper spelling and fragmented OCR but promotes a topical product for feet and skin care.

Ames & Co Iihmed UY Chemical Gon Rocheater N.Y

Sugar Social Benefit Night Attracts Nine Couples

A Warm sugar hoknt hosted by Mrs and Mr Nelson Drake raised funds for the W. O. W. and the Circle with about nine couples attending. The event featured dancing games and prizes, with Mrs Gresley taking honors in the pétanque event.

Nelson Drake Ayen Bal Gresley Pedro

Wanted Help Wanted Notice in Meadville Pennsylvania

GTULR WANTED Girls between 18 and 0 years old, Wanted In our format manofunotucing Department. Good pay, steady work, no experience necassary, Apply ii Dermon or Welle for particiars, Bup erintendenty Department, Tha Spir- Olle Company, Meadville, Pa. 2tag Big Matinee Tomorrow at Amusel Big matinee at the Amuseel to tarrow for the ndieq and whildrett 'hr Tull road conte

GTULR Tha Spir- Olle Company Meadville Amusel Amuseel Tarrow Ndieq Whildrett

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