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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
8
A weekly verse of city life notes the ill at home Jack Ryan, visitors from Philadelphia and Indianapolis, shoppers from Karthaus, Clower Hill, and Osceola, a court absence of Judge Beil to Brockville, evangelists Miller and wife departing for Mansfield, and updates on Ferguson’s health and Reynoldsville kinship after a prolonged illness. Dean Chilson of Franklin, Mass., returns home following the sudden death of his partner.
On Tuesday January 26 1515 Cox and Miss Laura Jones of sarthaus shouted in town. A silver medal contest will be held in the Latheram church on Friday evening. Mrs Margeret Spence of Curwensville visited Mrs Sam Hampion today. Mary Helen Shontz returned to Philipsburg after a visit to Clearfield. J Wo Wileen visited Phareutaey over Sunday. Miss Stn Cole is the guest of DuBois Irene. W P Sheeder returned from a trip to Altoona this morning. Miss Helen Shamex of Philipsburg visited Clearfield friends Sunday. Squire Jo Barclay returned from a visit to Harrisburg yesterday. Thay Fox of Smith Mills was the guest of Clearfield friends on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Aller Pience of Bigt er were Clearfield shoppers on Saturday. Famry Paw and James Wolf visited their aunt Mrs Manda Long of Cur Tweevilie on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ren Long of Krets were hosted by Mr and Mrs Matt LeBarr at their Pine Pires home on Sunday. Mrs Mary Paniels and Mrs Sadie Conktin are visiting Mrs R D Gige Low in Philipsburg, Mrs Taylor of Arcadia visited friends in town Saturday.
A jumbled county diary reports A G Mannering visiting the county evat and Arthur Row returning from Du Bois to handle week’s business. Rall G Thompson also did Du Bois work, while LB McLees became electrician for Peale Peacht & Kerr at Bald Mount. Mrs Hugh Shaw and daughter visit Mrs Jean Blythe in Warisn. Maud Stewart recovering after appendectomy plus Catherine Howe of Philipsburg visiting relatives. CC Hoover from Grampian and Freak Gost of Wallace ton transact town business. W L Calkins of Du Bois and RM Reed, repiacer and recorder, also busy. Misses Eila Long Curweneville and Albert Smith St. Mars’ finish list.
C Campbell and wife depart this week for Philadelphia to consult a medical specialist regarding Mrs Campbell health. From Philadelphia they will visit a son in New York. Many local residents plus a sleighing party at Glen Richey and several short travels and visits are noted, including Mrs Betts euchre gathering and Mrs Irvine journeying to Albuquerque.
Chicago January 28 Miss Jessie Cope a California girl charged with attempting to bribe federal officials to aid her breach of promise suit against Col Alexander Providence Rhode Island millionaire today to be tried before Federal Judge Carpenter Before the bribery indictment Col Alexander had been charged with violating the Mann White Slave act Miss Cope claimed he paid her transportation from a California city to the east and promised marriage She said he scorned her and investigators say she offered to give half of the 50000 she expected from Col Alexander in court action or out of court settlement The sensational case followed Col Alexander's indictment authorities note she is a 4 Col Alexander is much older.
The piece describes British Indian troops impressing Egyptian observers as they march toward Alexandria and participate with local forces. It notes Bedouin respect for well-mounted troops, fears of invasion fading, and a general preference among Egyptians for British over Constantinople or Berlin rule. A reader adds a personal anecdote about multilingual legionnaires and a mix of nationalities in the foreign legion.
An early 20th century explainer argues humans cannot fly self powered by wings. It contrasts human chest structure, especially the keel and pectoral muscles, with birds like albatrosses and hummingbirds, noting the insufficient breastbone and wing-muscle attachments to lift a body in air. It cites anatomy and physiology to show why man cannot emulate avian flight.
Paris reports artillery duels in the Ypres and Nieuport sectors with a German air raid defeat and enemy losses said to include two battalions. Russian Front notes a German attempt near Grodzisk southwest of Warsaw and a Russian push into Pillkaien between Tilsit and Stalluponen.
The silver medal contest program at the English Lutheran church promises an interesting evening. Contestants, seasoned by prior events, are determined to win this time as local musical numbers by Clearfield talent are sprinkled throughout, likely drawing a large tomorrow night audience.
Report from Lick Run region notes snow three and a half feet deep with a crust in the middle making walking difficult. Anticipated melt will raise stream water levels. Wildlife, including deer, face food shortages due to heavy snow in the woods.
Secretary of State Bryan was set to address the opening of a three day social service conference in Raleigh on January 28. He may also address the state legislature. Secretary of the Navy Daniels has been invited to speak before adjournment.
Queen Victoria once had Count Shuratov, Russia’s ambassador, try golf at Balmoral. After countless misses the Russian told a bystander the game would be nicer if the ball were ten times larger and then suggested they go home. His private words to himself are not recorded.
Washington post office officials approve a $14,000 purchase for a federal building site in State College on the southeast corner of Allen and Beaver streets. Eight sites were offered as the postal business rose over twenty percent in the past year, helped by Pennsylvania State College growth. the bought plot was once the postmaster’s boyhood home.
A mother gives Jimmie a keite on his birthday, a friend suggests giving his mother Den ny to keep their friendship intact. Jimmie replies it won’t eat anything else, so it won’t eat their friendship. Also quoted are garbled lines about doctors and an automobile accident and a misread proverb on leisure and time.
A New Yorker seeks divorce over his wife’s refusal to fondle and bathe his dogs as a judge jokes about humor in court. He mentions washing the baby’s clothes and a comical, exaggerated court scene reflecting a satirical ad style from the Washington Herald and Progress.
Chicago January 28 The first six day bicycle race in twenty years begins tonight at the stock yards amphitheatre with nearly twenty racers entered The revival aims to mount two series of contests this winter The track is ten laps to the mile and banked for speed Seating capacity reaches 10 600 spectators
Paris reports slight German losses from LaBassee to the Lys and Oise. English forces repelled a German assault at Ginensuy and took several trenches. At Ypres the British repulsed attacks, Craonne saw a captured line at Tremoise, and the Belgian advance continued at Nieuwpoort near Verviers.
United Press reports Congress voted 66 to 29 to reject abolishing the seed distribution. An appropriation of 200000 dollars was approved for seeds. Albany Journal notes Forsom Hope and President Wilson related political candidacy remarks. Y M C A notes announce a Jan 29 board meeting at 7 30 and a training class at 7 25.
Washington Jan 26 Count von Bernstorf German ambassador notified the state department that Germany had given assurance that imports from America would not be affected by the seizure orders. No word has come from Berlin or the embassy about the announcement, and officials see it as unclear discussion. The federal council’s order to seize corn wheat and flour by February 1 is viewed as potentially depriving owners of cargo aboard the steamship Wilhelmina of landing rights, despite grain not intended for the army or government and claimed for noncombatants under The Hague rules.
Representative Sigmund Gans of Philadelphia introduced a bill to overcome public service commission objections to trackless trolley charters. It amends the 1874 act governing motorbus lines to allow corporations drawing power from overhead wires. The Perkiomen Electric Transit Co sought a certificate of public convenience for auto-bus trolley cars in the Perkiomen valley, but the commission refused citing no provision for such charters.
A hunter pursuing a big deer chased it over a cliff near Fast Ferney in foggy mountain country Monday. A rifle shot frightened the deer toward the river where it fell in ice floes and swam for about 15 minutes. It disappeared downstream toward the southern shore as a freight train approached.
Petrograd dispatch reports a Turkish rout in the Caucasus resulted in vast prisoner numbers for Russia. An officer ordered stripping prisoners of suspenders belts and buttons to hinder escape during the long northward march. The tactic left the Turks with little to shield themselves as guards limited mobility.
Residents throughout North Dakota prepare for spring floods warned to rival the great 1910 disaster as heavy snows from Yellowstone and Missouri headwaters feed rivers. Local officials and residents foresee widespread damage and brace for impact amid flood risk predictions and precautionary measures.
A borough official proposes reorganizing school facilities to address rising pupil numbers. The plan suggests retaining high school students in a central grammar and repurposing present high school space for more efficient use, with aims to provide adequate room and improved facilities. George E Zerfoss, Borough Superintendent, submits the recommendation for consideration.
Rev C W Maus of the Presbyterian church at Winburne organized what becomes the town’s Men’s Bible class. Three weeks ago the movement began with seventeen members and last Sunday enrollment reached seventy. Since joining the Winburne and Kylertown churches Maus had been taken into the Winburne church with fifty one members in Kylertown, the junior Christian Endeavor has eighty members and the senior society fifty six. The Men’s Bible class will meet every Sunday morning. Officers elected include President R M Wewcomb, Vice President Henry Vinton, Secretary A E Butter, Treasurer Max Crane, and Secretary Rev C W Maus.
Governor Whitman and Mrs. Whitman will host the annual reception in the executive chamber tonight. Guests include new legislators and their wives, with the event highlighting the start of the legislative session. Also listed are real estate transfers: James Pease to L. Based in Houston for 125 dollars and Charles E. Williams to Nellie Benchoff for land in Clearfield at 600 dollars.
Frese St Louis report states Carl Morris and Billy McCarney meet at the Coliseum tonight in the fourth show of the season. The bout is among the season’s top fistic attractions with the largest advance sale to date. The men will box 75 percent of the gross.
In the Orphans Court of Clearfield County Pennsylvania the auditor appointed to determine heirs of David A Fetzer late of Clearfield City will attend on February 19 1915 at nine oclock AM at his Clearfield office to hear claims and distribute funds held by The Clearfield Trust Company trustee as per their account. Parties with elder claims against the estate must appear.
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