People Who Come and Go in Clearfield Town
Local column dated November 30 1914 lists brief town visits and errands. Names include Norden Shaw McGrath Griffith McGowan McGarvey Davies Davis Hansen and many others visiting from Curwensville Gulich Mahaffey DuBois and Philipsburg with court house business and social calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Shaw
Irvona
Norning
John McGrath
Houwizdale
Rev
Deibel
Hauiedale
Fadry
T. S. Raval
Gulich
Joos. Prick
Curwersvile
Riown Villar Joes
John Griffith
Curwensville
Hinpe
Cirwensville
Nian A. McGoroan
Newburg
Saulie
Rampain
Local residents attend court and visit Clearfield
A string of residents from Troutville Westover Wallaceton Houtzdale DuBois Curwensville Grampian Tyrone and nearby towns appear in Clearfield for court business social visits and transportation needs. Notables include Miss Mary Hastings Reverend C R Allenbach and Dr F H Runer among others with grand juror duties noted and several families visiting relatives in Pittsburgh Tyrone and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ssronay
Morris Township
Court House
McNeal
Glen¢ Hope
Sol Kline
Tt. D. Bigelow
Philipsburg
W. J. Westover
Westover
Prothonatory
W. H. Barger
Bradford
Nelie Meise
W. Wi
A. F. Kolm
W. Bo Ross
DuBois
Chearfield
Mareh
Hadley
Elmer Hoover
Lumber City
Gertrude McNanald
Pittalarg
A. €. Forderman
Akron
Ohio
Meise
Fulton
Lutz
Lawrence Township
Hipps
Triphena Polkinghorn
Thelma Stewart
Clearficts
Fred Hastings
Daniel Schoch
Troutville
Evgay Pinbell
Coudley
Chases Conley
Clearfield
Sylvester Smeal
Wallacston
En. Henderson
Munson
William Archibald
Houtadile
R. Mahaffey
New
Mary Hastings
Pittsburg
Guerney Smith
Tyrone
Helen Flegal
Karthaus
Clark Flegal
Merrill Street
Joseph A. Sanders
F. H. Runer
Dickinson
Abs
Elmer Shirey
Sunbury
Lloyd Shirey
John H. Moore
Trinity ML E. Church
Scarborough
Pine Street
Miss Havel Gling
Rel Boulon
Thomas Muhaffe
Hottzdale
G. M. Clute
Jennie
Curwensville
EL Johnson
Dolores
Ty Olean
N.Y
MB. Vlatt
Gram
Mahaffex
BR. H. Theminson
Oseraia
H. A. Brown
Jobe IP. Martin
DuBuis
John €. McCor
Lynn
Secon Street
Robert Lyne Ami
Lytin
Osceon
Woorwand
Stack Mangeusen
Ahoppi Pening
Raul Artes
Notable visitors and residents frequent Clearfield town
A flurry of social and business visits fills Clearfield as residents from DuBois Tyrone Osceola Mills Rosebud and Bell Towers exchange greetings. Local notables including Rev Greer J J Pollum and Charles Davis conduct meetings while others travel to Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Boston for business and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Anderson
DuBois
Clearfield
Ida Bell
John Morgan
Curwen
Eda Dugan
Osceola Mls
Charles Miller
N. M. Scott
Tyrone
A. M. Connelly
Jonathan Cure
Dames Antlers
Charles Barger
R. N. Thomas
C. T. Greer
Dubete
J. J. Pollum
Oscerle Mill
Local residents and visitors conduct daily business in Clearfield area
The column lists residents and guests in Clearfield and nearby towns December 10, touching names such as Mr and Mrs F X Shitlen, D E March, E F Barnes, Mrs James Sutton, Mrs Davis Townsend, J T Gephart, Homer Crock, Thomas Crock, Miss Mary Stock, John Charon, Abrahan dones, Grant Wooks Grampian, Altaire Spencer Grampian, Norri, DuBois, Fay Wert, Moe babel W Coy, Lewis, Baker, Towan, and Dole. It notes travel, visits, and local transfers across towns including Holiday hang, Williamsport, Sendy Lake, Lovust street, Altoona, and Dubois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Shitlen
Gulich Avenue
D. E. March
E. F. Barnes
Sendy Lake
Clearfield
James Sutton
Davis Townsend
Williamsport
J. T. Gephart
Highway Department
Chicago
Thomas Crock
Homer
Pittsburg
Andrew Harwick
Lovust Street
Massiing
Holiday Hang
Mary Stock
Indianapolis
John A. Smahk
Fecard Street
John Charon
Houtadale
Brisbi
Paws
Jd M. Bryan
DuBois
Glearfield
Grant
Fiat
Wil
Moe Babel
Lewis
Baker
Cheyrtieid
Dole
Gigker
Todott
Meron
Tow
WHL Champion Attache on Federal Pork Barrel
Five special trains carried over 20 delegates to Washington for the eleventh annual national rivers and harbors convention. Sessions run today through Friday to protest Congress cuts to rivers and harbors funding. Senators Burton and Kenyon defend the appropriation while Sauls argues for purchase and improvement of the Chesapeake and Delaware canals and related river projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtontoo
National Rivers and Harbors Conventuion
Congress
Senate Committee
House of Represen- Press
Burton
Ohio
Renyon
Towa
County Institute Week Schedule Listed
The schedule notes events for M C A and county institute week with leaders and juniors on specified days. It mentions activities on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday, with high school events described as part of the neat week in the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truredey
Sat- Tre High School
Fine Window Displays Of Clearfield Merchants Tonight
A Progressman tours Clearfield shops noting extensive holiday window displays with toys, dolls, electric goods, and decorative scenes. Shops like A W Leonardson Co, Leitzinger Bros, Routch Swartze, Flegal, Sheeder’s, and others showcase festive arrangements, gifts for men and children, and new bauble trends as Christmas approaches. The piece promises continuation in tomorrow's Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
A. W. Leonardson Co
Leitzinger Brothers
Jéaltzinger Bros
Legal’s
Flegal’s
Sheeder
Music House
Tipperary
British win great naval battle in Pacific
British forces defeated a German squadron off the Falkland Islands, sinking the armored Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the protected Leipzig. Dresden and Nurnberg escaped, pursued by British ships. Two colliers were captured as casualties were light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scharnhorst
Fife
Nurnberg
Leipzig
Dresden
Falkland Islands
Sir Frederick Sturdee
Count von Spee
Gneisenau
Curnserg
Gneisenaa
Christmas Parcel Mail Delays Spark Public Warnings
In Pine Grove area notices warn patrons about posting letters without stamps. Miss Adice Oxde G reports letters missing stamps while Jamie King and Margaret Sailer of Deemur obtain a marriage license. Fox J. Anderson’s home visit is noted with date details. R F D No. Z area urges mail care during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Mit
Fox J. A. Jderson Onich
Jamie King
Margaret
Sailer
Deemur
County Institute Opens Next Week
County educators will observe a countywide teachers institute with all public schools closed for the week. Teachers receive three dollars per day attended, with forfeiture equal to the daily rate if absent. Forfeited amount will be deducted from the next month’s salary. Directors and friends of education are invited to attend all sessions for the benefits of discipline and teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Education
Edison Plant in West Orange Burns, $7 Million Loss
Fire destroyed nearly the entire Main plant of the Edison company in West Orange New Jersey. Estimated damage near seven million dollars with insurance likely reducing final loss to about five million. The square of reinforced concrete buildings burned, only the laboratory building housing Edison’s machinery was saved under Thomas A. Edison’s oversight. About 1,900 workers out of work temporarily. total plant employed around 7,000. Storage battery building across the street saved. some operations may continue with half the workforce reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Orange
N. J. Deccambre
Edeon Company
Buihing
Th Venior
Thomas A. Edison
Esper
Bulding
Savide
Judge orders halt to raffling and cigar gambling in Bloomsburg
Judge Puts Ban on Raffling. Evans served notice on all tables in Columbia county that Christmas turkey seals must be stopped and alleged dictators of the law returned to court. He condemned cigar store gambling in Bloomsburg, rumors of the week had reached his ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Colunmbia
Bloomsburg
Weeek
Late Fall Plowing Advocated for Early Spring Seeding
The piece argues late fall plowing improves preparedness for early spring seeding, noting frost and moisture conditions favor preparation and soil readiness. It warns that delaying plowing can miss the best seeding window, making early sowing advantageous for oats when land is ready.
Alfalfa Hopper A Menace In Virginia Fields
Field notes describe the three cornered alfalfa hopper, a small yellow green insect damaging alfalfa by girdling stems and stunting growth. The lifecycle spans 50 to 60 days with two to four broods per year, mainly south of 33 degrees. Control includes destroying hibernation sites, burned debris, and removing infested forage. spraying with arsenicals is advised where appropriate. Also described is a simple crowbar tool for blacksmiths or farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grewera
Virginia
Arizona
California
Korky Mountains
Primitive Tool and Onion Growing Tips From Old Journal
An article describes a hammer claw head tempering process and tool uses for pulling nails and tearing down buildings. It also details an onion planting method with trench depth and spacing, plus seasonal care with straw mulch. A Brotherhood meeting lists officers and the post office in Clearfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
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Edgar Sanderlin
McGees Mills
George Woods
Wilmot Wall
James W. Spangier
Rosebud
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Glebe Theatre
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T. W. Goldthread
Newton Dunbar
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