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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

3

Pinchot Tour Reaches Pennsylvanian Voters in Summer Campaign

Gifford Pinchot Washington party candidate for the U S Senate completed a 1200 mile state tour meeting voters across fifteen counties in Pennsylvania. He spoke to thousands at night meetings and addressed workers at several factories. He plans to resume campaigning around June 25, with stops in coal regions and industrial western areas.

Philadelphia Gifford Pinchot Washington Party United States Senate Pinchot Ail Pike Monroe Northampton Bucks York Adams Cumberland Merry Junista Northumberland Union Snyder Mifflin Huntingdon Lancaster Eigtteen Perry Boise Penrose Yale

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Robert Wilson of Warren County Ohio and Samantha E Wilson of Westover. Howand W Gonder and Myrtle M Kephart of Osceola Mills. Thomas Golden and Phyllis Harris of Hawk Nun. James W George and Ruth Rea Howe of Winburne. John D Boag of Moardmanm and Sylva L Tobias of Clearfield.

Robert Wilson Warren County Ohio Samantha E. Wilson Westover Howand W. Gonder Myrtle M. Kephart Osceola Mills Thomas Golden Phyllis Harris Hawk Nun James W. George Ruth Rea Howe Winburne John D. Boag Moardmanm Sylva L. Tobias Clearfield

Young Man Pleads Guilty in McQuown Auto Theft Case

The youth who stole Senator McQuown's car and drove to Osceola pleaded guilty in court this morning and will be sentenced later. D C Burkett improves his Fourth and Locust property with a fresh paint job.

Senator McQuown Osceola D. C Burkett Fourth and Locust Streets

Portraits of Clearfield Judges to be Presented by Murray

Thos H Murray will present portraits of three early Clearfield county judges Hon Charles Huston 1822 1826 Hon Thomas Burnside 1826 1841 and Hon George W Woodward 1841 1852. Murray had the portraits enlarged by a New York artist and framed and will address the Clearfield Bar Association Monday June 15 at 11 AM in the courthouse. Citizens of Clearfield County are invited to attend.

T. H. Murray Bar Association Thos. H. Murray Clearfield County Charles Huston Thomas Burnside George W. Woodward Mr. Murray New York Clearfield

Splendid Pictures at New Opera House

The New Opera House will show a series of great pictures starting Monday evening with The Stranglers from Belot’s novel by David Belasco. Watch upcoming announcements for more programs including Lucille Love on Wednesday and The Perils of Pauline every Friday night. Management pledges up to date film service and superior picture quality.

Opera Se Belot David Belasco Lucille Love Pauline Opera House Gothominate Pictures Harrisburg

Couple’s abduction charge shocks Troutville area

William Hoover faces county jail after allegedly abducting 15 year old Lizzie Brink from her home near Troutville. Lizzie remains jailed, to appear in juvenile court on incorrigibility charges. The Altoona Times notes the couple j j Neviln Klepser and Mary C. Mc Closkey, both of Altoona, wed secretly in Morrisdale on June 8 and now reside on Pine avenue, Morrisdale.

William Hoover Lizzie Brink Troutville Lizzie Morrisdale Neviln Klepser Mary C. McCloskey Altoona Morrisdale Methodist Manse R. J. Knox Altoop’a Pine Avenue

Cunningham Smeal Nuptials Inat George W Smeal Home

Estella Smeal wed John Cunningham of Nifiin Pa at the Smeal home with Rev Harry S Stores officiating. The house was decorated in white and freeer hues, and Miss Helen Bailey played the wedding march. Forty guests attended and offered congratulations.

Cunningham-Smeal George W Smeal Estella John Cunningham Nifiin Harry S

St Francis Commencement At Local Catholic Church

Graduation exercises for St Francis Parochial School will be held Sunday evening June 4 in the Catholic church. Father Ryan will deliver a special address to the class and present the diplomas.

St. Francis St. Francis Parochial School Hell Father Ryan

Mrs Jordan Seized by Illness Undergoes Liver Cancer Operation

Mrs. Jordan mother of Ralph Jordan, visiting Akron, Ohio, underwent liver cancer surgery Friday. Friends hope for her recovery. Sheriff Mahaffey, long ill with Brights disease, is improving and will soon be able to leave his room as he regains strength.

Sheriff Mahaffey Sherif James Mahaffey Brights Jesus Christ Holy God Herbert Gibson Centralia

Local Weekend Events At Jukegrass Field And Community News

Two baseball games and a Saturday night festival dominated events at Jukegrass field with local folks noting improvements and team enthusiasm. Ellis Main’s home welcomed a baby girl on June. Jess Wisor plans improvements at his place. Krebs clay mines and brickworks paused briefly. Mrs. Lottie Wisor visited sister Sadie Wisor on Friday.

State College Commencement Highlights 322 Graduates

The 322 graduates at State College include Ralph I. Gilliland of Clearfield and John N. Devoe of DuBois, with trustees reelected including W H Patterson and colleagues Sekwab, Vance McCormick and Ale Tatterson. Clearfield delegates J M Read J B Ogden and William P Wingert reported strong support for Patterson. Local attendees Blake McCracken and son attended as a Clearfield Manufacturing delegate. The item also notes religious exhortations about the Holy Spirit and personal work.

W. H. Patterson State College Tueson Thagies Me Sekwab Vance McCormick Ale Tatterson Clearfield County Agricultural Society J. M. Read J. B. Ogden William P. Wingert Patterson Blake McCracken and Son Mahaffey Mc McCracken Clearfield County Manufacturing Association State Ralph I. Gilliland Clearfield John N. Devoe DuBois

Evangelist Johnson Arouses Osceola in Minstrel and Meeting

Osceola area reports include Evangelist Johnson drawing crowds at the tabernacle with a sermon on The Office and Work of the Holy Ghost from John 14 16 17. Choir led by Prof Weaver and Mainwaiting performed a Minuet from Paderewski as attendees prayed for guidance.

Osecola Mills W. J. Gearhart Hirsh Altoona Harry Brown Loval Lodge of Odd Fellows Mat Mucha Shinafelt Curwensville Mary Wells Helen Hexter Philadelphia Margaret Lewis Lark College Cottage Hospital James Braddock Schools Tabernacle Weaver Osceola Tobermeade Nolo

Wooded Village Notes of Local Happenings

Mr Stevens has his house painted. Davis Wisor returns to work after a fractured arm. Dr Mauk improves his home. Mr and Mrs Foster Wisor visit his father Alfred Wisor. Win Rowles back to work after illness. A festival at the Juke grass. John A Wisor smiling. A new baby boy born at Alps. William Spence from Clearfield will visit sister Mrs J W Lamadue. George Parks improves his house adding a front porch. Joseph ShoverTur building. Mr and Mrs Charles Wiser host party for Mrs Stone. Large crowd enjoys the gathering.

John A. Wisor Alps Wiliam Spence Clearfield J. W. Lamadue George Parks Joseph Shovertul Charles Wiser Stone

Real Estate Transfers Listing Various Parcels and Sums

Real estate transfers record multiple parcels in Gulich Weedland Cooper Huston Sandy DuBois Chest DuBois Lawrence Morris and other towns. Names include Winslow Herdmar Hedland Patton Lewis Teed Crile Hoover Reed Derratt Salvatore Hole Diocese of Erie Minns Karb Spry Swab and others. Amounts range from 1 to 860 dollars with numerous small sums.

Thomas Winslow John Herdmar Gulich Adan Hedland Gustave Stage- Intul Weedland Derezansky Jenkin Lejamin Theo Blas Patton Jenkin Lewis Jani Beccaria William Window Sarah Jane Kuhn Cooper Township Justina Anderson John Maleycik Jan Cooper” Township John Anderew Vanger Wm. M. Boyce Huston Anna Swooo R. L. Wingert Jane Ann Kemp Sandy Sarah Troutman George Shether L. Crile CC. C. Hoover Waren i Reed William W. Teed Chest Thomas W. Derratt Benedict Saljvatore Lam Lawrence Julie L. Hole Trustees Diocese of Erie Morris Cemetery Association Jesse L. Kath Huldah V. Karb Nehe H. ‘Spry George Minns, Sr DuBois Sisan Hessel Elizabeth Kech L Sehreckengast Admnr J. 8 Swab

Paul Haney Wins Ralston Purina Prize for Height Growth

Paul Haney of 701 Nickels Street West Side has won one of 225 prizes in a national contest by Ralston Purina for height growth. The open event drew over 16 million participants, with the only condition being consumption of Ralston Wheat Food.

Paul Haney Nickels Street West Side Ralston Purina Company Ralston Paul

Two Boys Drown At Deer Creek Camp Scene

A camping party from Kylertown at the mouth of Deer creek saw two youths fail in swimming. Dewey Culver, about 16, sank and drowned after an under current swept him away. Arthur Dale, about 20, was pulled from the water and survived after brief illness. Drs. Kirk and Thompson aided, Culver's body recovered with a dog raft, funeral planned for Culver in Kylertown. Zoe Ferguson McGee funeral set for Mahaffey Sunday at 3.

Culver Arthur Dale Deer Creek Dewey Culver Kylertown Dale Dr. Kirk Thompson Philipsburg Kirk Young Culver Boyd McBath Lewis Culver

Operated Upon at the Hospital in New Washington

John Feath of New Washington underwent surgery at the hospital last evening at five o clock for bladder trouble. He is recovering well this morning. Subscribe for the Progress.

John Feath New Washington

Veterans seek reinstatement amid officials' purge

Aroused by protests across the nation, Wilson promised a committee led by Shoemaker Fulton Gordon to investigate the discharge of Democratic veterans by Republican spoilsmen. Maj. Samuel Stratton and others urged prompt action to restore civil war veterans disenfranchised by officials.

Washington Grant United States Wilson Shoemaker Fulton RK Gordon Charles Gardner Grand Army of the Repu Son Nd Samuel RB. Stratton Strattonville Civi

Money Found in River Near Second Street Bridge

A boy found more money in the river near the Second Street bridge. Suspicion grows that the funds are part of the cash stolen from the Clearfield laundry several weeks ago.

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Penrose Great Conservation Champion Industris Pennsylvania W.H. Patterson Clearfield County Agricultural Association Evangelist Johnson Pou! Hater Dewey Gulver Kylertons Excape Roll B. Thompson Harry Bock Claver Thompson & Bock, Newling Bldg Clearfield, Pa Watts Plant Farm Curwensville, Pa Oscar Mitchell Snyder Bldg Accol Atal Hardware and the Atlantic Refining Company Pittsburgh
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