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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

3

Penrose and Foraker Targeted in Republican Reckoning

The Philadelphia Press and Public Ledger criticize Penrose leadership and call for a decisive defeat of Penrose and allied exiles to revive a aggressive, public service oriented Republican party. They argue reuniting the party requires discarding those who damaged Taft era progress and resisting Wilson administration failures.

New York Tribune Pennsylvania Penngeselsm Tribune Republican Party Greely Taft Pen Wiunia Philadelphia Press Catizeigh Gage Penrose Bin Allance Senate Intereets Congress The Public Ledger Philadelphia Wilson J.B. Foraker Ohio Foraker Washington Molonel Roosevelt South America Levcathan Penroce

Large Class Confirmed by Erie Bishop at St Francis Church

Bishop Fitzmaurice of the Erie Diocese conducted confirmations in St. Francis church, with 115 total. In Clearfield the class included 90 children and 25 adults, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Leitzinger, who also assisted in greetings and transport.

Fitzmaurice Erie St. Francis John E. Fitzmaurice Catholic Church Frenchville Clearfield John Leitzinger Leitzinger Father Ryan St. Francis Church Father Kemerant Philipsburg Grampian DuBois

Silver Anniversary of the G. A. Society in Washington

The twenty fifth annual convention of the Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania met in Washington with about fifty delegates and friends. Officers were elected under a new direct vote system. Belle Chalfant reported 584 children under care and 7716 cared for since founding. Washington area officials and Pittsburgh representatives attended, with Miss Chalfant as actuary.

Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania Washington, Pa James D. Moffat Washington and Jefferson College Washington Louisa Lytle L H. Knox Waynesburg T.C. Campbell Butler A. P. Bowie Uniontown F. B. Reed Clearfield County D. L. Krebs W. L. Swoope A.O. Smith W. O. Wilson A. E. Leitzinger Blanche Biddle

Real Estate Transfers in Morris and Clearfield Townships

Philipsburg Coal and Land Company transfers land in Morris township to William Wright for 147.50 dollars. Edwin L. Shirey sells land in Clearfield to Peter L. Brion for 1795.31 dollars. George R. Bigler sells land in Clearfield to Peter L. Brion for 1 dollar. Annie E. Wright sells land in Burnside to Albert Pickup for 80 cents. Annie E. Wright sells land in Burnside to Albert Pickup for 1 dollar.

Philipsburg Coal and Land Company William Wright Morris Township Edwin L. Shirey Peter L. Brion Clearfield Geo. R. Bigler Annie E. Wright Albert Pickup Burnside

Marriage Licenses Filed for Miller Schnarrs and More

David L. Miller and Sara V. Schnarrs of Karthaus appear on a marriage license record with William B. Lewis and Margaret Richardson, both of Utshville, listed among recent filings.

David L. Miller Sara V. Schnarrs Karthaus William B. Lewis Margaret Richardson Utshville

Knights of Columbus Assist at Tyrong Visit

Twenty five members of the Knights of Columbus from Clearfield traveled to Tyrong yesterday to participate in a degree ceremony.

Tyrong Knights of Columbue Clearfield

Indictments Sought in Curwensville Licenses Case Decisions

Judge Bell refused liquor licenses for Wood & Figart at LaJose and E J Smith with G Mullen at Grampian, and denied rehearings for Dorsey Griffith and Thomas F Casey at Curwensville. Indictments may be issued against E J Smith and George Mullen if remonstrants request action. Mahaffey hotel license also under review.

Smith, Mullen and Wood & Figart Casey Griffith Gasea Curwenaville Bell LaJose E. J. Smith George Mullen Grampian Dorsey Griffith Thomas F. Casey Curwensville Oscar Mitchell Wood & Figatt Pennsylvania Griffith Thomas ¥. Casey Thar Dorsey Griffiths R E. A. Graham Mahaffey W. E. Schrader

Mining wages dispute stalls Arnot plan agreement

Mining news reports slack output with only three days of planes running weekly. Arnot miners fail to settle wage scale after several company conferences. Preparations for another meeting with Captain May, company president, aim to close the dispute. Foreey and Broad return from Beaverdale saying progress is peaceful.

Arnot Captain May D. G. Foreey Coal Operators Association of Pennsylvania William Broad Beaverdale

Lutheran Day at Lakemont Set for July 23

Central Pennsylvania Lutherans prepare for the 29th annual Lutheran reunion at Lakemont Park near Altoona on July 23. A large delegation from Clearfield will attend as speakers, music, and an impersonator highlight the day’s gospel service, afternoon address, and evening program.

Central Pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Lakemont Park Altoona Logan Valley Traction Company BM. J. Kime D. D S. J. Taylior D. D L. N. Freek Great Lutheran Church Committee On Music A. E. Davis Fred Lafferty A. J. Harter Clearfield

General Federation of Women's Clubs Opens in Chicago

Chicago club women welcome 15 000 visitors for the twelfth biennial convention. Delegates from all states, the Philippines, Canada, India, West Indies and Japan attend. The federation opens tomorrow and adjourns June 17. Sessions address sociological and economic issues affecting women and children, with debate on woman suffrage led by Illinois women who already vote.

General Federation Chicago Tlinois

Bigelow Wins Relief From Pennsylvania Highways Block

Judge J M McCarrell in Dauphin County upholds the constitutionality of using automobile tax income for state highway maintenance and construction. He orders a writ of mandamus directing Auditor General Powell and State Treasurer Young to honor a highway department requisition against the accumulated fund, with Judge S C V Henry concurring.

Pennsylvania Dauphin County J. M. McCarrell State Highway Department Powell Young S. C. V. Henry Lebannon Court

Notice to the Public Board of Health Manure Rule Enforcement

The Board of Health warns Clearfield Borough residents that Rule 10 of the Health Ordinance will be strictly enforced. Manure must be stored in a tight protected pit or box, with limited loads, removed in a non leaking vehicle, and notCreate nuisances by odor or sight. Street piles are prohibited.

Board OF Health

Local nuptials list regional pairing across towns

The notice lists couples including Joseph Patrick Gallagher of Du Bois with Mary Alice Rafferty of Grampian, Adam Droboricz with Katie Cichon of Ramey, Reuben L. Hollepeter of Dubois with Margaret Shotzbarger of Rochester, and Henry Lusick of Wiskturne with Mary Esyman of Eylertown.

Joseph Patrick Gallagher du Bois Mary Alice Rafferty Grampian Adam Droboricz Katie Cichon Ramey Reuben L. Hollepeter Dubois Margaret Shotzbarger Rochester Henry Lusick Wiskturne Mary Esyman Eylertown

Families Gather Near Harrisburg for Short Visit and Local Death

Residents near Harrisburg host guests including Mr and Mrs Oscar Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Howard Richards. Francis James, two year old son of Albert and Mrs James, dies after scarlet fever. funeral held with Catholic rites. Local notices note public health warnings, hospital stays, and community church activities.

Harrisburg West Oscar, Mitchell Tyrone Mis Howard Richards Gladys Philipsburg Hutchings Francis Albert James Fife Cathery M. J. Desmond C. H. Rowland Tabernacle Emminger United Brethren Churches Sandy Ridge Blueball Johnson

Death Of A Young Woman In California

Zoe Ferguson McGee dies suddenly in Los Angeles California at a young age. Remains will be brought to Mahaffey for burial. Survived by a seven year old son and an infant daughter. Her mother resides at Portage. Daughter of the late George Ferguson former Clearfield County official and Lizzie Ferguson. Lived at Susquehanna Bridge for years. Infant to be adopted by Mrs Grant Thompson of Clearfield.

Horace McGee Los Angeles California Mahaffey McGee Portage Robert Mahaffey Grant Thompson Clearfield

Antilla May Land Ammunition Route Reported at Bagdad

At the headquarters of the Mexican Constitutionalists in San Antonio, reports say the Cuban steamship Antilla, bearing war munitions for the Constitutionalist cause, may land at Bagdad Tamaulipas. Ammunition reportedly landed there before and moved overland to Matamoros.

Bagdad San Antonio Constitutionsist Junta Antilla Tam Pico Tamaulipas Rio Grande Matamoraa

Racing cyclist killed by two ton roller in Chicago

Fearless Charles Ball of Los Angeles died while practicing when his machine reached seventy miles an hour and struck a two ton roller on the track. He was hurled into the air and pinned on the rails, later died at St Anthony de Padua hospital.

Charles Balke Chicago Charles Ball Los Angeles Barke St.Anthony de Padus Hospital

Deaths of a Day Across Cities and Professions

Charles Clarke of New York died of heart disease just after a home Tunin ball game. Michael T. Barrett a leading New Jersey lawyer died in Newark at eighty eight. Benjamin Jepson long time public school music superintendent in New Haven Conn died at eighty two. Walter Theodore Watts-Dunton poet novelist critic died in London born Oct 12 1832 and close friend of Swinburne. they shared a house and estate after Swinburne's death.

Charles Clarke New York Michael T. Barrett New Jersey Newark Barrett Benjamin Jepson Pronger New Haven Conn Musle Walter Theodore Watts Duntan London Watts-Dunton Algernon Charles Swinburne Swinburne Ware Dunton

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Pepeblicans Washington Vestern G. O. P. la Longi Indorses G. A. Society Curwensville Danes Carwensville Act of Assembly Mining News Lutheran Day Lakemont Bigelow Zoe Ferguson Mgee
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