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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

8

Senior Class Exer cises Delight Big Audience

The high school senior class program at Keneher’s house featured songs, a mantle oration, and humorous sketches with gifts to merited members. Don Livingston staged a senior prophecy and mental telepathy acts, ending with the class song as the curtain closed. The junior class is set to perform tonight at the new opera house.

Kenehers House William Young Paul Napoleon Bonaparte Watson Mexico Russell Flegai John Chase Donald Livingston

Will Consult Specialist for Campbell's Travel Aid

A. 0 Campbell of Turnpike Avenue who has been suffering stomach trouble has gone to Mane Wark ga conky sreeis son, Charles J, coming here to accompany his Saher fe the mermro lis.

A. 0 Campbell Turnpike Avenue Mane Wark Ga Conky Sreeis Charles J

Senate asks information on New York Central antitrust case

By a vote of 33 to 0 the senate Merday referred to the interstate commerce committee Norris res uluting asking the attorney general to state if the New York Central lines constitute a combination in violation of the Sherman antitrust, and if he intends to proceed against it. The action delays action as Norris objects and other senators object to forcing the attorney general to reveal his plan in a matter likely to involve litigation.

Senate Merday Interstate Commerce Committee Norris New York

Memorial Day Address Praised in Philipsburg

Dr. H. R. Bender, pastor of Trinity M. E. Church in Clearfield, delivered a highly praised Memorial Day address in Philipsburg. The speech was described as historically grounded, thrillingly interesting, and deeply appreciated by old soldiers for its touching message.

H. R. Bender Trinity M. E. Church Clearfield Philipsburg

Jobs Will Be Secure for Railroad Workers in War Time

Pennsylvania tail road announces that employees who join the military or national guard will receive leave of absence without losing their jobs. Furloughs will extend as long as government service requires, with absent credits counted toward pension calculations. The old rule allowed only a nine month furlough, forcing many to resign during prior wars.

Pennsylvania National Guard

Religious Spirit Grips Citizens of Osceola

Special to the Progress reports a large evangelistic meeting led by Revert EL Johnson in Osceola Mills with a tabernacle to be completed by Saturday. Volunteers and churchwomen prepare refreshments after delays due to council denial of a public square grant. The tent rises on Geo W Maltern’s vacant lot behind Brews, Baird & Co. The first service is planned for Sunday at 10 30 with district prayer meetings intensifying as townspeople seek divine blessing.

Geo. W. Maltern Pruner Brews, Baird & Co

Visit to the West Noted in Clearfield Dispatch

In a terse fragment, an official's itinerary hints at a visit to the West, with mentions of Clearfield and a brief nod to formal duties. The garbled text suggests a public or governmental context but lacks concrete details or identifiers.

Caro Testifies In Own Defense In Murders On West Side

Paul Caro, on trial for the April 18 killing of Antonio Matafiro, testified he fought in self defense after Lebro assaulted him then fired as three men shot. He described the sequence, denied sending Savasa Romeo to summon Matafiro, and said he fired when attacked. Court delays due to illness but trial proceeds with Mastrianna also on stand, with witnesses pointing to Tony the Shoemaker as a principal actor.

Paul Caro Antonio Matatiro West Side Caro Matafiro Peter Lebro Lebro Peter Tony Matafiro Tony the Shoemaker Sava Sa Romeo Matafire Wate William Wade, Sr Dr. Stewart Grand Jury Mastrianna Cave Tony Izarko

A Lucky Hiness

A physician subpoenaed as a witness in a murder case congratulates himself on a juror’s illness that day. He left for Deer creek to trout fish, hoping to miss testimony, narrowly escaping arrest as the attachment was not served. Cote Miller for the prisoners then Woodward for the commonwealth spoke, followed by Judge Bell’s charge as the jury began deliberations.

Deer Creek Messrs. Cote and Miller A. H. Woodward Commonwealth Bell

Dedication of Colored Masons Hall in Franklin

West Branch lodge officials Banks Holmes Mason Russell and Moore traveled to Franklin to attend the dedication of a new hall built by the colored Masons. The event featured a 2:20 pm ceremony and a 6 pm dance with officials from the order in attendance, described as a major day for the local Masons. Franklin praised as pretty and orderly, with a playful note about sidewalk etiquette.

W. Banks Holmes William Holmes Mason Russell Willard Moore Franklin West Branch Lodge Tanks

Sister in Foutzdale Chronicle of Cherry Deaths

Samuel Calvin Cherry died in Altoona Saturday evening with his wife passing Sunday. A sister, Mrs Amanda Evans, resides in Foutzdale, tying the family to the local community.

Foutzdale Samuel Calvin Cherry Altoona Cherry Amanda Evans

Mines Halt Full Time Operations Hit By Coal Demand

The Punxsutawney Spirit reports industrial cuts in the sector with mines and sections operating two to three days weekly. Curtailed output loads siding yards with coal as railcar traffic halves and crews on the B R and P railway are laid off. About 491 railway workers lose jobs amid weak orders, hoping for a brighter industrial outlook if the West Virginia strike action eases.

BR. & Lp Raliresd DuEsis B. R. & P. Railway West Virginia

A Coming Leader at Memorial Day Services

James Weber, class of 14, spoke at Grambian Memorial Day services Saturday. He is praised as a hardworking student with vision and leadership potential for the future.

James Weber Grambian James

Woman's Mother Dead on Mandar Friday

A woman reports the death of her mother on Mandar Friday in a brief notice. No further details available about location or circumstances.

Mandar

Militants Whip and Jailed Doctor Attacked by Suffragists

London reports a violent suffragette assault as a militant woman attacked a gallery attendant and a Holloway jail doctor with horsewhips, then resisted police. The attack followed prior protests against forced feeding and arson actions by suffragettes in Belfast and beyond.

London Wade Dore Willery Fife Wwinelis New Bond Street Lerdom Lourtet Fetaria Lim Holloway Francis Edward Orward Belfast Ireland

Memorial Day Activities and Local Social Visit Highlights

Grampian notes Corliss Rishell visiting relatives in Weedland and Rev. John Fulton preaching at 11 a.m. at the M E church. Dowels quartet sang several pieces. Mr. and Mrs. John Cleaver and Fred Freeman with Wm. Dicey visited Portage relatives. Mrs. Florence Hepburn and Olive Way in Berks county. G H James visiting Bellefonte. Vinne and Myrtle Spencer visited Miss Mary Guther at Curwensville. John Hellemether of Lumber City with friends attended the show in Clearfield. Dick Wright and family of Gurneysville spent Sunday with the Haleys. Stauffer girls from Gallitzin visited here. Carrs of Clearfield spent Memorial Day with relatives. Memorial services in the MFE church were well attended with fine addresses and music.

John Fulton M. E Dowels John Cleaver Fred Freeman Wm. Dicey James Dickey Portise Florence Hepburn Olive Way Berks County G. H. James Bellefonte Vinne Myrtle Spencer Mary Guther Curwnesville John Hellemether Lumber City Hepburnia Cleartiell Dick Wright Gurneysville John Haley A. T. Stauffer Gallitzin

Veterans who died in the past year in Clearfield

A memorial list notes Clearfield veterans who died since Memorial Day 1915. Names include Joseph H. Rowles and W. A. Nelson with unit designations, and Dr Ash D. Ponsett. Graves of one soldier and ten or twelve veterans were decorated in Catholic cemeteries on Saturday.

Clearfield Joseph H. Rowles Co. B Round Heads

Fragmentary pious reminiscence from Rev Johns dismissed

A fragmented OCR excerpt recalls a religious figure Rev Johns and a dismissal. The fragment hints at themes of danger truth and noble calling, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to establish a full report.

Goa Mr. Johns

Engagement of Miss Nixon Mentioned in Parker Mill Hall

Miss Nixon daughter of Mr E Nixon of Mill Hall Parker chief clerk in the department of the New teal at Clearfield has been engaged. The wedding will take place on November 5.

Marriage Licenses Report for Brady and Iyneh

Marriage licenses show Ernest G Brady of Bradford and Isabell Iyneh of DuBois listed together. report notes the couple obtained licenses.

Ernest G., Brady Bradford Isabell Iyneh DuBois

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Margaret Wrigley Wrigley Ruth Mapes Edna Froyd Mary Mann Mantle Etatta Dlaite Canceil Wee Gutay Galion W. DL. Teil Rosebud Ary Tozer Sila da Wildam Beccaria Martha A. Norris Robert M. Ads Emun Pike Township Soseph Hisem James Laing Coalpor Ira GY Fherizs Allport Morris Mary C. Hever Annis Hughes Roy Amna Gow Fend Bighr Baya New York Central DR. Bender Osceola Czeeola Mills Busin Lean Clearfield Judge Bell Lumbago Judge Bell el Lombago Carol Jery ¢ Aternson Beil Colored Masons Grampian Corliss Rishell Mrs. Scott Carr MFE Clearfield County J. G. Mae R. F.D. NO Louis. Dammers Philadelphia Dimeling Tne Montale Mutual Life Building Chestnut Sts Philadelpha, Pa
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