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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1915

Page

7

Representative Phillips Measure Pro vides for Preventing Timber Cutting

A Pennsylvania bill by Rep James C. Dell aims to set penalties for illegal cutting of timber and harming humans. It envisions fines from 100 to 200 dollars, prison terms up to five years for manslaughter in timber crimes, and harsher penalties for killings during hunting. The measures seek to protect growing timber and designate game preserves under state foresters.

Phillips Sithier Senate House Harrisburg United Prem Hastikinieg Huswrs Representatate Janes C. Dell Hantingden Ker Larhuber Wenimar Terestria Aly McCaig Allegheny United States McCeig Sed Geological Survey

Grand Jury Drawn for May Term Court

Grand jurors listed for the May term starting May 3 include Bailey, W., Brayman, Irvona, Biocon, Currenc, Willie, Brattem, George, Carpenter, Cozipert, Brown, Neal H. Laborer, DuBois, Cowder, John, Farmer, Docker, Richard, Gent, Lawrence, French, Joseph, Miner, Lawrence, Halgrew, Andrew, Miner, Cooper, Jolson, David, Laborer, Beccaria, Jury, Henry, Laborer, Girard, I. E., Minner, Beecalia, Lixfield, Henry, Farmer, Heston, Miller, J. V., Blacksmith, Lawrence, Minus, T. J., Laborer, Sandy, McGlusker, Ed, Miner, Sandy, McNaltz, Chas., Grocer, DuBois, Shaw, Edgar, Merchant, Goshen, Spangle, Dan M., Carpenter, Beechha, Smith, Truman, Farmer, Bloom, tumblin, J. J., Farmer, Huston, Warner, William, Farmer, Bradford, Woolf, James, Agent, Lawrence, Woodside, W. W., Bookkeeper, ne wenuville, Zumstine, Christ, Laborer, DuBole.

Bailey Brayman Irvona Biocon Contractor Currenc Willie Brattem George Carpenter Cozipert Brown Neal H DuBois Cowder John Farmer Bradford Docker Richard Lawrence French Joseph Miner Halgrew Andrew Cooper Jolson David Beccaria Jury Henry Girard Rachelries I. E Minner Beecalia Lixfield Heston Miller J. V Blacksmith Minus T. J Sandy McGlusker McNaltz Chas Shaw Edgar Merchant Goshen Spangle Dan M Beechha Smith Truman Bloom Tumblin J. J. Farmer Huston Warner William Woolf James Woodside W. W Newenuville Zumstine Christ DuBole

Federal Officers Charged With Four Serious Offenses

A court suit seeks an injunction to stop Treasury officials from confiscating interest on 1,000,600 in government circulation. Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Riggs National Bank officers are named in allegations of conspiracy. A temporary injunction was granted.

Treasure McAdoo Gurrercy John Skelter Wiliams Riggs National Bank Io Se govAsttein Chese Treasury Gov

Archdeaconry of Redaway to Meet at Kane Next Week

The regular archdeaconry of Ride way, episcopal diocese of Erie, will be held at Kane on April 1 and 20. It covers Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Warren counties. Among the clergy listed are Rev. Joseph Jahns of Osernia, Rev. Carroll M. Smith of Oscenla, and Rev. G. H. Totter.

Rideway Erie Kane Cameron Clearfield Elz Forest Jefferson, McKean Warner Joseph Jahns Qosernia Carroll XS. Shith Oscenla G. HL Totter Due Bois

Trout Season Opens On Thursday Morning

The trout season opens Thursday morning as anglers prepare for opening day on the streams. Many expect good fishing and a strong turnout, though the exact number of trout available remains uncertain.

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in Clearfield

Real estate transfers include John L Gilliland to J Lawrence Vale in Clearfield for 4925 and William D Bigier to Jacob Rosenstee in Clearfield for 80. Minnie Lyons et al transfer to Perry A Hoover in Bandy. Also Patrick Gilday as commissioner settles strike at Silver company in Derby with workers returning for better wages. W Irving Lewis named general secretary of Clearfield Y M C A. Marriage licenses issued for Janes T Foley and Florence De Vine of DuBois and John Wylie of Glen Richey to Auguste Urbansld of Hansen.

John L. Gilliland J. Lawrence Vale Clearfield Minnie Lyons Perry A. Hoover William D. Bigier Jacob Rosenstee Willian D. Bigier Jacob H. Rosenstee Patrick Gilday Derby Bette Janes T. Foley Florence de Vine DuBois John Wylie Glen Richey Auguste Urbansld Hansen

Honeymesa Neweda-I Sparks Confusing Romance Exchange

Fragmentary dialogue hints at a couple’s anxious years ending in a nervous exchange. The couple, referred to as Newedd and Mrs Newedd-Whet, debate fear and folly while the scene cycles between worry and reassurance.

Neweda Mrs. Newedd Newedd

Denver Judge Ben Lindsey Exonerated in Grand Jury Report

Judge Ben B. Lindsay of the Denver juvenile court is exonerated of misconduct charges in a county grand jury report filed late yesterday. Frank L. Rose was indicted for criminal libel regarding affidavits about Judge Lindsay.

Denver Ben. B. Lindsay Denver Juvenile Court Frank L. Rose Lindsay

Germans Adopt New Method of Defense

London reports Germans have adopted a new defensive method using several bomb dropping aircraft to strike from the river Isst. The tactic involves air and aerial firecrafts and shows a shift in German defense during the war era. No further details are provided in the partial dispatch.

Enited Pree London

Proposed High School Loan Plan Answered by Board

The Progress editor’s questions spur the board to explain the 100000 loan for a new high school. No site chosen yet. loan covers ground and building. millage would rise about 2.5 mills for 25 cents per hundred. total current levies and bond fund details given. tuition and out of district pupils discussed. board concludes a new properly sized high school funded by bond with modest tax increase is best, but will not campaign.

State Board of Education Beitie Ream Puuis Ariel Tuiton Trates Coneary Imarigh School P Mt High School Haga A. D. Bigler

Baseball Season Opens Tomorrow in Major Leagues

Reports indicate opening day events and ticket sales are underway as the 2015 baseball season approaches. Promoters anticipate strong fan turnout and highlight marquee matchups across the National and American leagues beginning tomorrow in major cities.

Philaeshington 8. Louis Tte Tre

Curwensville Liquor License Granted After Hearing

In Clearfield county court the license petitions for Curwensville were examined amid remonstrances and petitions for rehearing. Judge Bell granted liquor licenses to Thomas Casey and Dorsey Griffith under conditions after weighing expressed local opposition and business impact on hotels serving the traveling public.

Thomas Casey Dorsey Griffith Curwensville Bell Court of Quarter Sessions Clearfield County Pennsylvania Lcense

Court imposes liquor license conditions in Curwensville case

The court rules on licensees in Curwensville, detailing the barroom location, concealment of rear rooms, and required affidavits. Applicants Casey and Griffin must commit to immediate in-bar consumption only and restrict further sales. If complaints arise, a show cause order may revoke the license. Signed Singleton Bell.

Cowensville Park House Curwensville Gurwensville Lcensees Casey Griffin

Tull Crew Repealer Passes Second Reading

Harrishurs April 73 report notes the repeal measure passed a second reading. A special order will be adopted to bring the repealer up for third reading next Monday night.

Tull Crew Harrishurs

Obituary notices from Clearfield and Philipsburg area

Obituaries note Charles Shirey of New Florence dies at home. Burial planned at Pine Grove cemetery with services at Hezekiah McCracken’s home. John Peterson of South Philipsburg dies at 37 from acute Brights disease, survived by three children and four stepchildren. funeral at United Brethren church in South Philipsburg. Mrs. Way dies in Philipsburg after paralysis, leaves six children. funeral held. Also includes an old home remedy ad describing caster oil preparation.

Shirey Charles Shirey Cippinger Shirey New Florence Clearfield Pine Grove Hezekiah McCracken Shirer John Peterson South Philipsourg Frank Clarence Annie George Chapman Cuba Mines Ya Lane George Lane Harry Moore South Philipsburg United Brethren Church Way Joseph Miles Way Philipsburg Grant William Patton Edward Chicago Eleanor May T. Eboeh Tsett

Goshen Woman Put Under Home Operation For Poison

Mrs Grant Sankey of Goshen township was operated on at her home yesterday for uric acid poison and remains in serious condition.

Grant Sankey Goshen, Township A. Poorman George Berange Cleveland

300 Miners Drowned In Japan in Coal Mine Disaster

Tokio reports a disaster at Shimonoseki where three hundred miners perished when waters flooded the old shaft. Rescue teams battled rising water as authorities investigated the mine’s safety conditions and the cause of the damming.

Japan Tokio Shimonoseki

Compensation measures advance in state house vote tally

Harrisburg April 13 The bill package expanding workers compensation passed the house amid debate with Republicans Baldwin and Heyburn and Democrats Rothenberger voting for but Berks in the negative. Final tallies show yeas and nays on each measure including coverage for domestic servants and agricultural workers.

Harrisburg Worlawe Four Hills Baldwin Heyburt Debs Ware Rothenberger Berks Rothenbe Envstoyer Yeas Harel Atte Yeas uei—Yeas

Morrisdale Social Updates and Local Notes

Morrisdale high school pupils organize an entertainment in the K of P hall on Monday April 29. Various notes mention Mrs Edward Howe in Philipsburg, Mr and Mrs Tait and son Jack, and visits from Bart Laxton, Miles Womer and Margret Womer. A girl named Lulu Quick was slightly burned playing with fire, and Polly's Ran Patty-ack features a humorous quip about engagement. Subscribe for the Progress.

K. of P. Hall Morrisdale High School Lulu John Quick John Shegash Sandey

German Sea Raider Likely to be Interned

Newport News April 15 The German merchant raider Krow pring Wilheln will not be allowed into dry dock until time is granted to complete repairs for seaworthiness. Captain felder said the vessel could not be repaired before May. The ship is slightly leaky and has bad boilers, making extensive work likely. Internment now appears probable unless repairs proceed. The German captain discharged officers and men of British ships Tamar and Coleby, who were moved to the Casrandea.

Iy Court Newport News Krowpring Hesten Renin Tamar Coleby

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Representatve R. A William Meuricie Pittsburg Ives State Board of Public Charities H. L. Baverle Philadelphia Charities Board Peter and Charitable Constructions Vederal Officeaes Redaway New Y. M.C. A W. Irving Lewis Clearfield Y. M. C. A Mgr. Lewis Ben Lindsey Warsaw Waremw Board of Education Hal Sheridan United Press Fale Hell Messrs Gridith Cirwensville Peterson Morrisdale Edward Howe Mike Mungon J. ‘Alt Galitzen Jacob Tait The Bell Telephone Company St. Elmo Hotel Tait Jack Priday Bart ‘Laxton Pitcairn Miles Womer Margaret Womer Juellen Beamer Retes Philipsburg E. Womer Charles Newburn Polly Patty Ack Boston Transcript Washington Star
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