Dr Reeve Delivers Notable Baccalaureate Address
Members of Clearfield High School Class of 1913 in caps and gowns filled the First Presbyterian Church for the baccalaureate service. Dr E C Reeve, pastor, preached on Leadership with quotes from the Bible and urged students to strive for vigor, stability, and guiding ability. Mrs Reeve sang and a quartet performed a harmonious closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
Mary Mitchell
Lois Deasing
Messrs. Smith and Henderson
Committee Seeks Sabbath Observance in Clearfield Town
A Presbyterian committee in Clearfield, formed December 31, 1912, urged closing stores on Sundays except for medicine and aid, aiming to curb Sabbath violations. The group advised voluntary cooperation from business leaders and church members, led by Thomas H. Murray with A. J. Musser as secretary, in 1913.
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Progress
Rockton Oil Prospect Could Boost Clearfield County
Pittsburgh based company prepares to drill near Rockton Junction in Clearfield County with derrick completed and machinery installed. Local landowners hold acreage as operations may start within six weeks amid public caution about company confidence before leases are secured.
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Pittsburgh
Rocktog Junction
Meals
Franklin
Pittsburgh to Altoona Northern links coal fields
Local railroad circles show progress on the Altoona Northern from Altoona outskirts to the New York Central northern line. The project aims to unlock about 475,000,000 tons of coal. The Wopsy road runs from Juniata near Altoona to Doughertys, and the Alle popper may run Philipsburg to Fernwood. A gap remains between the lines, with no public sign of active connections.
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Pittsburgh
Altoona Northern
Altoona
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Wopsy
Juniat
Doughertys
Philipsburg
Fernwood
Ramey
Victor Murdock to Speak in Clearfield Lyceum Series
Clearfield County admirers of Victor Murdock a noted Progressive will welcome his appearance as a prominent feature of the Clearfield Lyceum course next winter. Murdock is described as a vigorous worker for the people's cause and a gifted speaker. The exact date is not fixed yet. Other attractions are planned for the winter series.
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Clearfield County
Victor Murdock
Clearfield
Brown man from London studies Slavs in United States
Stranger Stephen Graham of London, in Pennsylvania and other eastern states, travels on foot from Williamsport to Snow Shoe then toward DuBois. He is nicknamed the brown man for his clothing and appearance and aims to gather information on Slav conditions though his exact purpose is unclear.
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Stephen Graham
London
Mr. Graham
Pennsylvania
Graham
Williamsport
Snow Shoe
DuBois
Heather
United States
Russia
Mrs D B McGarty Dies Sudden
Mrs D B McGarty died this morning from a paralytic stroke that struck the previous evening. Dr Piper attended but she could not survive. Death occurred at 6:30 this morning. Her husband survives her and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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D. B. McCarty
Had Husband Picked
Jeannette, a first year pupil, loves milk and jokes with her mother about marrying a farmer. She quips that Charles Robert will likely become a farmer when grown. Indianapolis News.
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Jeannette
Charles Robert
Indianapolis News
Solemn Inquiry on Matrimony Sacrament Question
A solemn inquiry in Ireland explored the best preparation for the sacrament of matrimony. An unexpected reply arose from among the worshipers cited by the New York Journal as part of a broad examination of marriage rites.
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Ireland
New York Journal
Perhaps and Perhaps. A Radio Gossip Column Fragment
A fragmented chatter column notes Mrs Blitherton’s uneasy suspicions about a suitor. It mentions her persistent telephone calls, the crowd of questions, and a teasing tone about a rascally fellow. The fragment captures tabloid style rumors without specifics.
Child marriages in England a century ago
England practiced frequent child marriages with royal wards wed before teens. Some as young as five were married, and nine to twelve was common for girls. Little Moll Villiers, daughter of the Duke of Buckingham, became a wife and widow by age nine, described roaming in a widow’s veil.
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England
Crown
Little Moll Villiers
Duke of Buckingham
Pittsburgh Superintendent O Donnell visits Clearfield
Superintendent R L O Donnell of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Pittsburgh and Mrs O Donnell visited Clearfield over Sunday with Mrs Geo Gallagher on Locust street. They were accompanied by Mrs James H Kelly. The party returned to Pittsburgh in their private car after the nine o clock train arrival.
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R. L. O'Donnell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
O'Donnell
Clearfield
Geo. Gallagher
Locust Street
Donnell
James H. Kelly
Clearfield Ladies of the Maccabees to Meet at 8 Tonight
The Clearfield hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World will meet for a review at eight o clock tonight. Attendance is emphasized as important.
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Clearfield
Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Revie
Communion Day Attendance Across City Churches
Yesterday many parishioners attended communion services with large turnouts noted at First Presbyterian Church where 387 persons partook of the Lord's Supper and similar attendance reported at other churches.
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First Presbyterian
Real Estate Transfers In Gulich and Sandy Townships
Joseph Fister transfers land in Gulich to James Edmiston for $200. Ralph Miler sells land in Clearfield to William A. Nelson for $1,150. Shoff sells land in Beccaria to Mark Kovalsky for $100. Lena Lane sells land in Sandy Township to Lawrence B. Campbell for $1. Lawrence B. Campbell sells land in Sandy Township to William T. Brown for $3,000.
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Joseph Fister
James Edmiston
Gulich Township
Ralph Miler
William A. Nelson
Clearfield
Side C. Shoff
Mark Kovalsky
Beccaria Township
Lena Lane
Lawrence B. Campbell
Sandy Towship
Larence B. Campbell
William T. Brown
Sandy Township
Notable Residents Named in Local Address List
Jo Custaney Jr and Annie Zuro of Morrisdale, Charles F Hipple of Pine Glen, Inez V Reiter of Keeardin, Jerome Albert Bergar of Niagara Falls, Beatrice Emily Miller of Keewardin, Joseph Kdhalion of Smoke Run, Maria Philips of Madera, Daniel Dethl of Berwindale, Jennie Hazleton of Westover listed as local residents.
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Jo Custaney, Jr
Annie Zuro
Morrisdale
Charles F. Hipple
Pine Glen
Inez V. Reiter
Keeardin
Jerome Albert Bergar
Niagara Falls
Beatrice Emily Miller
Keewardin
Joseph Kdhalion
Smoke Run
Maria Philips
Madera
Daniel Dethl
Berwindale
Jennie Hazleton
Westover
Kind Words Fallout in Challenging Memory Challenge
In a playful exchange quoted from the Chicago Tribune, two speakers challenge each other to recite a Sunday school hymn line from memory. One insists on a single stanza, the other accepts and attempts a verse about kind words lasting.
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Rivers
Brooks
Roosevelt Wins His Libel Suit
Newett admits error and offers full apology on the stand after being misled by public gossip into accusing Roosevelt of excessive liquor use.
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Roosevelt
Newett
Roosevelt Statement on Defamation Suit and Reputation
The speaker declares he did not act for money or vindictiveness but to clear his name by addressing the slanders once and for all. He says the court deemed reputation at stake and that he has achieved his aim and is content with the result.
Roosevelt vindicated in libel case over drinking charge
Theodore Roosevelt wins a complete vindication in the Roosevelt Newett libel trial with Judge Flannigan ordering nominal damages of six cents. The jury finds for Roosevelt after Newett testifies he could not find any witness proving excess drinking and Roosevelt thanks the judge for the verdict.
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Marquette, Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt-Newett
United
George A. Newett
Roosevelt
Ishpeming
Mr. Newertt
Newett
Michigan
Flannigan
Persnally
Coleonel Roosevelt
W H. Matthews
New York
Roosevelt Case Reactions From Foreman Jurors Lawyers
Foreman Matthews voices agreement with Roosevelt's innocence and the judge directed verdict. English teamster William Sharp cites Garfield Riis Blair and Roosevelt as key impressions on the jury. Lawyer Pound questions damages and Roosevelt praises Pound Hill and Van Benschoten and honors Judge Flannigan's conduct.
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Matthews
Roosevelt
William Sharp
Negaunee
Garfield
Riis
Blair
Philip Roosevelt
James H. Pound
Mr. Pound
Pound
Hill
Jam Tariff Through Senate Plan In Long Floor Battle
Washington June 2 The senate finance committee sketches steps to push the tariff bill through the senate. The president’s demand for currency legislation before adjournment complicates prospects as June 23 becomes the target for bill entry. Managers plan daily sessions from 1 am to 6 am with a strict quorum, while a small group of defectors may threaten final passage.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Congress
Thornton
Ransdell
Louisiana
Walsh
Montana
House
Wealthy clubman accused in fatal shooting of Miss Noble
Fred E. Kolb, a wealthy young clubman, is under arrest in Los Angeles charged with shooting Miss Irene Noble, 22. George Noble found his sister unconscious after the incident and Kolb was at the telephone calling a doctor. Miss Noble, revived at the hospital, identified Kolb as the shooter and may die.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Fred E. Kolb
Irene Noble
George E. Noble
Kolb
Miss Noble
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Thomas H. Murray
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William Ellis Corey
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