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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

2

Domestic Science Out At Meadville In School Debate

A Meadville school board debate followed the abolition of the domestic science department after the night board action. The president said the girls should be required to wash every dish instead of cooking or sewing. The course covered cooking and home economics, with shows on household economies and laundry, amid questions about board action and its impact on the curriculum.

Sandie Meadvillé Everalle Elise Sction

State education board orders review of teaching course

The state board of education hands the task to Superintendent Brombaugh of Philadelphia and Superintendent James M. Coughiin of Wilkes-Barre to revise the teaching course. A committee of two and a nine teacher panel will operate across the state to solicit ideas from all teachers and the public to improve education for the masses.

State Board of Education Hay S Hnt Brombaugh Philadelphia James M. Coughiin Wilkes-Barre Teetath WIM Hvery Great Army of Carties Ashante

Child Burned Mother Fasts After Fire Tragedy

In New Mills Heap Sheol Mrs Bullman mourns daughter Augusta who died in a disastrous blaze that consumed their home and engines. The funeral at Barnes yesterday was deeply sad. the mother, emotionally strained, paced the floor in a neighbor’s house as she endures the loss.

Warren Times Bullman Newes Mills Heap Augusta Barnes Auensblige

Discharge of Captain Vance R. Burchard in Sixteenth N G P

Harrisburg October 16 The Adjutant General reports Captain Vance R. Burchard commander of Company E Sixteenth regiment N G P has been discharged from his duties for failure to account The company moved from Cooperstown to Kane a year ago and Burchard has been on the supervisory list pending settlement of his account Sureties were sought for collection of the indebtedness.

Harrisburg Thomas J. Stewart Vance R. Burchard Sixteenth Regiment Cooperstown Kane Burchard

Groundbreaking for new East_con_reet bungalo by Rogers Co

Lismoraine breaks ground for a fine new bungalow on East Con reet street. The residence will feature an attractive modern Dingalo style and Corry Oriental brick. Construction starts immediately and should be enclosed before winter weather.

Rogers and Co Congress Street Cell, Rogers & Co Lismoraine Conreatreet

Dennett bath house pool set for November opening

Work proceeds rapidly on the remodeled Dennett bath houses and Swimmis pool in Missouri. The expanded facility features a new pool with a diving board, updated interior, and safety measures. Bennet plans a formal opening around November 1 with dedicated ladies days and attendants, inviting public interest in a healthier recreation option.

Dennett Minly XY MO. A Club Hels Ly Ie Benayte Bennet

Slayton Ends Warhorse of Pennsylvania Socialism

In Elile Pa on October 17 about 100 party representatives heard John W. Slayton of McKeesport lecture at Maemerchon hall on capitalism and worker ownership of industry. He attacked wealth concentration and urged the working class to retain political power.

Elile Erie John W. Slayton McKeesport Pennsylvania Maemerchon Hall J.D. Brotherson W.L. Ames Slayton Working Clas Nise

Corry Plane In Operation After Minor Smash Up

In a brief report from Corry the plane resumed practice after a minor tire burst caused a small smash up. Marit Miller received a card from a brother urging Shelby tubing to the water. Timt and Miller had been training several times daily with practice continuing today.

Marit Miller Shelby Timt Miller

James Boys at the Lyric Tonight

Local Lyric hosts James Boys in Missouri noted as sensational with Sweet Allee Boy Bolt and speet music. Adults 19 ots. Ady 1417 Sey Adults Mots. Ady 1117.

James Jamey Boys Missouri

Winners in guessing contest at recent fair

The guessing contest by Barlow Hardware Co based on Universal Portland Cement shipments from all plants during September drew wide interest. Winners were Matley Kid. J. Vetger first prize with 56899 sacks, Leon VanTassel second with 4921000, and Mrs. John Elderkin third with 4185872. Cement firm offered 48 prizes in total and farmers showed growing interest in concrete as lumber costs rise.

Barlow Hardware Co Guelksing Universal Portland Cement Co Prae Leon VanTassel Corry Prise Wite John Elderkin Exchs Coe Barlow Mariyare Co Lambar

Wilson Retires From the Stump in Campaign Schedule

Urging unity, Governor Woodrow Wilson announces reduced stump speaking, excluding Thursday and Friday events, until Colonel Roosevelt can join the campaign. He plans to visit Delaware, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, ending campaign in Fillstore Friday night.

Urincotan N.J Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Delaware West Virginia

Ben Toy Company Presents Abia Theatre Musical Comedy

The Ben Toy Music Comedy Co arrives at the Library theatre for a two hour and a half program tonight. The troupe carries its own agents and performs three distinct shows. Do not confuse with other so called mutual comedy outfits offering vaudeville acts or moving pictures.

Ben Toy Company AbiaeAtre Wikies Peas Me OF Corry Ben Toy Music#1 Library Theatre Muateal

Remedial Action Ordered After Wiring Faults In City

Yestercity Street Commissioner and Corry City Electric Light Company notify Union Telephone Company that all wiring faults found by the city wire inspector must be remedied at once. The inspector’s report is cited, and both companies agree to comply. A Union Telephone official notes electric light crews have caused more issues than the telephone plant, while several items in the report had already received attention.

Yestercity Corry City Elea Thic Light Company Union Telephone Company Electri Light Company Uylon Telephone Company

Wales Hardware Ships Apples to Fruit Products Company

Will ship 25 carloads of apples from West Main street beyond Flist Avenue to the Fruit Products Company of Broston NY. Wales Hardware plans additional loads from Spring Creek and will start loading more fruit, aiming for 20 cents per hundred pounds with sale to the highest market price. notes unusually large crop and variable quality.

Thy Wales Hardware Company Main Street Flist Avenue Fruit Products Company Broston Walew Company Wit Spring Creek

Local music publisher expands reach to 850 stores and more

The Henderson & Co music publishing house reports arranging sheet music distribution to Associated Southern Stores with 850 outlets and United Buying Service with 926 stores, plus several syndicate outlets. Early orders indicate strong growth. Corry is praised as an effective distribution point. Nearby menu notes advertise a Wednesday and Saturday supper at Commercial Hotel with Chicken and Wattles, Oyster Stew, and assorted desserts.

Gh, Henderson & Co Associated Southern United Buying Service Corry Commercial Hotel

Autumn luncheon at West Church street hosts

Mrs. Thomas Ragonta held a one o clock luncheon yesterday and today at her West Church Street home. The event, a delightful Autumn party, featured refreshments by Mrs. Ransom McKely of Spring Classe and Mrs. Arthur B. Ragan. About forty guests enjoyed music and singing by Miss Tha Austin and others.

Thomas Ragonta West Church Street Mra Ransom McKelyy Arthur B. Ragan Mion Austin

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