The Cochrane Craze and the Edgewood Prophet
Waitstill Taster records the rise of Jacob Cochrane a self styled prophet who captivates York County with new worship ideas rebaptism singing processions and a call for spiritual liberty while a growing backlash from ministers lawyers and townspeople warns of his dangerous influence. Ivory Boynton chronicles Cochrane's ascent from a tavern figure to a controversial preacher and the shadow his influence casts over Edgewood and nearby villages.
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Betsy
Cochrine
Ivory
Waltstitl
Aaron
Lois Boynton
Cochrane
Babylon
York County
Earth
Henely
Murcyr
Orthydoy
Parson
Buzzell
Mark Si
Germans Battle In Belgium and France Front Lines
British and Belgian forces continue to resist a German advance across Belgium and northern France. Violent fighting at Tournai and Malines reports describe cannonades from late Monday into Tuesday, with Germans repulsed along the line and French flags raised at Orroir. Reinforcements arrive, and British lines between Gilvet and Dinant hold under heavy pressure as Prime Minister Asquith notes Allied resolve and Belgium’s importance in European law.
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Gilvet
Dinant
War Office
Continent
France
George
Great Britain
Belgium
Europe
Malines
London
Ostend
Amsterdam
Iemsey Asquith
Floating Mine Sinks Traveler in North Sea Incident
A floating mine in the North Sea struck a traveler ship, killing four crew as the vessel went down. French reports describe German positions and Allied reactions as the Paris front describes renewed bombardment and troop movements.
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Paris
Chinery
London
North Sea
Center Countians Pay Clearfield A Visir
P Gray Boek editor of fonte newspaper with John Noll H Taylor and G R Meek of Ballefonte spent the night at the Dimeling Meek consulted Old Guard here seeking encouragement likely. P Gray is said to have grown more green as Palmer Cormick faction took charge of the Democratic party in the state. Edward F McLaughlin received a telegram that his brother who died in Panama would arrive in New York on September 2.
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P. Gray Boek
Fonte
John Noll
Taylor
G R. Meek
Ballefonte
Dimeling
Meek
P. Gray
Is.s
Palmer Cormick
Democratic
Edward F. McLaughlin
Washington
Panama
New York
Pretty Show Window Displays At Clearfield merchants
A fragmented notice urges Clearfield merchants to use attractively decorated show windows as a town asset. It emphasizes boosting the town by drawing residents and patrons to local shops and highlights the artistic value of well presented displays.
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Clearfield
Mminikion
Local Trust Picks New Treasurer at Moshannom Coal
A. Rikenbaugh of Osteola has been named treasurer and general manager of Moshannom Coal Mining, succeeding Tate Albert. Brown remains Mr Brown's internal treasurer. Brow, Baird & Co. is described as a large firm. Kolbeng Tag reportedly runs the Tatler store.
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A A. Rekenbaugh
Osteola
Moshannom Coal Mining
Tate Albert
Brown
Brow, Baird & Co
Big Mer
J. He
Kolbeng Tag
Tatler
Stor
Knox County highway bid notice for thirty foot reinforced concrete girder bridge
The Knox Supervisors invite proposals for a thirty foot reinforced concrete girder bridge over Potts Run at Carnwath. Bids due August 25, 1914, at 12 o clock, at the Supervisors and Engineer offices. Deposit $50 certified check with bid. checks of unsuccessful bidders returned after opening at 1 PM. Bonds required for performance. right to reject any or all bids reserved. Alvin Erhard, T B Farran, Secy Alex Bloom.
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Potts
Baz
Carnwath
W. Hesa
Clearfield
Alvin Erhard
T. BH. Farran
Alex Bloom
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Burt
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Patty
Sunnybreck Farm
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Philip
Ellen
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West
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Society of
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Phil
Mari
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Phil Perry
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Jn Waitstill
Waitstill
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Milliken’s Mills
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Willy
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State of Maine
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