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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1913

Page

6

Assessor Enrollment Mandate Shapes 1913 Primary Voting

Jefferson County judge orders county commissioners to issue enrollment books for voters in all districts and to record party affiliations. The mandamus directs the enrollment of voters by September primary, risking disenfranchisement if compliance fails.

J. W. Reed Jefferson Churity Equity Court Clearfield John M Hastings Borough of Hagerty and Swoope Liveright Comang Shoners Ray Pevrea Ehould Liverlight Reed Trim Clearfield County Big Analgsis Bel

Young Folk Picnic At Country Club Event Enjoyed

Tuesday afternoon a group of young people gathered at the Country Club House for a pleasant picnic. Attendees included Julia Bell Nancy Milter Annie Norris Eleanor Row Lynn Gallagher Agnes Weaver Lois Fegley Mary Beckley from New York Emily Potter from Pittsburgh Helen Morris from Du Bois Esther Knapp from South Norwalk and several gentlemen led by W H Patterson Jr Reilly Lytle Asbury Lee Js James Mitchell JC Barl Shirey Gregory Hartewick Gerald Wallace Harold Ween. The weather was fine and the celebration continued until evening curves with their meal ended.

Country Club Mieses Julia Bell Nancy Milter Annie Norris Elanor Row Lynn Gallagher Agnes Weaver Lois Fegley Mary Beckley New York City Emily Potter Pittsburgh Helen Morris du, Bois Esther Knapp South Norwalk W. H. Patterson

Merchant Harry J Brown to move shop space to Speck building

Harry J Brown the merchant will relocate from his present store room to the new Speck building around the first of September. A new firm is to occupy the room he vacates.

Harry J. Brown

New License Law Clarified on Marriage Applications

Public guidance corrects misunderstandings about the new marriage license rules. Couples may appear before a justice of the peace or the recorder to answer the license questions, without a required affidavit or health certificate. Only one official must receive the application.

Memorial tribute to Jesse Bratton at First Presbyterian

The August 3 church calendar memorializes Jesse Bratton who drowned unexpectedly while with a group of boys. The notice praises his character, faith in God, and leadership at McConnell meetings, and expresses sympathy to his widowed mother and siblings.

First Presbyterian Church Jesse Bratton Acces Jesse Wej

Death of Woodland Matriarch Margaret Snyder at 67

Mrs. Margaret Snyder of Woodland, widow of Eyerhard Snyder, died Sunday at Cottage State Hospital Philipsburg after long illness. Aged 67, she is survived by children Abraham Massitt, Mrs. D. E. Young, Charles Snyder, Frank Snyder, Mrs. William Powell of West Decatur, Fred Snyder of California, and Mrs. Thomas McCullough. Funeral services will be at Woodland U B Church Tuesday afternoon.

Woodland Margaret Snyder Woodsand Eyerhard Snyder Cottage State Hospital Philipsburg William Powell West Decatur Snyder Andrew and Susan Peters Everhard Snyder Abraham Massitt D. E. Young Charles Snyder Frank Snyder William Powel Fred Snyder Calfornia Thomas McCullough Woodland U. B

Woman Attempts Suicide After Hotel Meeting

A woman at a local hotel attempted suicide by taking bichloride tablets after an alleged romantic entanglement with H. B. Guinn and a traveling party. Dr. Leipold used a stomach pump and antidote. she was later sent by train toward Pittsburgh. Jealousy over Guinn, who is married, was cited as the motive. the group planned to proceed to other assignments.

Parsons Teg H.B. Guinn Wheeling Vai Helex McCullough Youngstown Cat Walters Clara McCullough Pittsburgh L. Sidell Corlegt Leipold Sidell Zailing Guian Gulam Guia

Social event full of pleasure at Reed home

A reception hosted Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Reed at Old Town Road honored several Reeds and Blanchard of Loch Haven. About 200 guests attended with lavish decoration and refreshments by Aughenbaugh of Lock Haven. Outsiders included Thompson, Green, Sherer, Paree, Borland, and Shoal. The evening was described as highly enjoyable. Opera House open September 7 with Within the Law. OShanter M E church will hold its annual picnic August 7 in the church grove. public invited.

Frank B. Reed Old Town Road Fred B. Reed Robert B. Reed Philip B. Reed Blanchard Loch Haven Aughenbaugh Lock Haven James J. Thompson Slisher Hilda and Alice Thompson George .Green Harrigan Sherer Harrisbug Ming Francesa Paree Pittsburgh Borland Cita Florida Willams Shoal Germantown O'Shanter M. E. Church

Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh adds locomotives and cars

The B R and P directors report for the year show gross revenue of 11,958,599 dollars up 16 percent and net revenue of 2,126,044 dollars up 20 percent. Additions include 10 Mikado and Pacific locomotives, 1,000 steel coal cars, 17 all steel passenger cars, plus 1 eight more locomotives and 27 passenger cars under construction. A new Rochester classification yard, a second track to Scottville, a 60 mile automatic block system, 122 miles of telephone dispatching, new stations, and a division office at East Salamanca were built or extended.

Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh New York Rochester Terminal Scottville East Salamanca N.Y

Birthday Party at Mt Joy for Amos Owens 48th

Monday evening a party was given at the home of Amos Owens at Mt Joy in honor of his 48th birthday. About 25 friends and relatives attended a hearty old fashioned dinner. Guests from Clearfield Bradford Goshen and Girard joined. William Ogden of South Dakota and his brother Washington Ogden shared stories of Gettysburg.

Amos Owens Mt Joy West Washington Ogden Gettysburg Mr. Owens

Mare Eats Bandage After Being Wounded

The sheriff reports Mahaffey's mare Annie K consumed a bandage used on a wound. The animal ate the cloth before discovery, causing chagrin to local authorities. The mare will recover.

Sherif Mahaffey Annie

Executor's Sale of Timber Lands and Minerals in Clearfield County

Public auction of the undivided one third and one half interests in timber lands coal fire clay and other minerals in Bradford and Cooper townships Clearfield County Pennsylvania. Real property deeds dated 1890 and 16 427 referenced. Sale set for Friday August 9 1912 at 1 30 PM in the Arbitration Room Court House Clearfield.

Samuel 1 Burge Court Clear Penn's Ratthaus Towslip Clearfield Courty Pennsylvanis Desree Toda Destos Sammel August Barmey Clearfield Pech'a Bradford Pennsylvania Janide Coleman Allen Liana St. K. Turner William Henry Trump George Smeal Bem Michaela Mark Taylor Clark Gearhart Hattie Graham James Mitchell Samuel David Baind Cooper Township Clearfield County State of Pennsylvania Susquehannaiver O. L. Schoonover Richant Smith

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