Officer Roster Listing For Clearfield Group
A list of officers and members includes Rebert H Sommerville as President James Minds as Vice President W Hew as Treasurer Macry Reed as Secretary and General Manager B Bixler as Builder James H Mints Robert H Sommerville A 53 Moulthrop Temes Mitchell Jobs W Barratt S&S W Hees Barry Reed Mintered at the Clearfield Pennsylvania Post Office as mail matter of the second class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebert H. Sommerville
James H. Minds
W. Hew
Macry A. Reed
Lgr
Deta B. Bixler
Jeme H. Mints
Robert H. Sommerville
Moulthrop
Temes Mitchell
Jobs W. Barratt
S&s
W. Hees
Barry &. Reed
Clearfield
Borough Council Seeks Timeline on Water Plant Costs
On Friday June 26 1914 the Borough council debated the Clearfield Water company proposal to submit a full statement of the cost to construct and maintain the plant. A Special committee will press for a definite deadline for the data, while citizens voiced support for a legal borough purchase if feasible. The company offered to place its expert on the books with borough support, but council questions spending authority without tax payer authorization.
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Clearfield Water Company
Conneil
THE JUNE BRIDE
An old column extols June marriages while warning younger women against rushing into matrimony. It claims June yields the most weddings and advises postponing vows until maturity to avoid divorce court cases and unhappy unions.
Industrial Parade to Highlight Clearfield Fourth Celebration
The upcoming two day Fourth of July event in Clearfield will feature a major industrial parade. Organizers have enlisted many manufacturers and business leaders to participate with floats and wagons, aiming to showcase local industry and civic spirit.
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Clearfield
Industrial Parade in Clearfield to Showcase Local Enterprise
Clearfield planners urge every manufacturer and business man to participate in the Fourth of July industrial parade. The emphasis is on numerous floats truly representing the town’s progressiveness, with many strangers expected to view Clearfield’s enterprise and judge its spirit.
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Clearfield
Roosevelt Looms Over Pennsylvania Campaign Drama
The piece examines Republican tensions in Pennsylvania as Colonel Roosevelt headlines a contest against the Penrose faction. It notes Penrose’s navigation between liquor interests and anti-saloon sentiment, while roving attacks on the Washington party’s relevance haunt the race.
Need for Proof Before Conviction in Law
The article argues that mere rumor cannot convict. guilt must be proven in court. It notes cases in Clearfield County where grand jury hearings failed due to lack of evidence, leading to release after legal expenses and annoyance. It warns against acting on hearsay to avoid unjust prosecutions.
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Jones
Brown
Smith
Clearfield County
Pein
Wave of Crime in Clearfield County Cries for Cure
A May term crime record shows murder trials and a crowded county jail as Clearfield County faces a sustained crime wave. Officials argue judges and churches struggle to reform hardened offenders while prisons serve as last resort. debate on effective remedies continues amid severe sentences.
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Clearfield County
Penrose and liquor interests in Pennsylvania race
The piece accuses Senator Penrose of aligning with liquor dealers to extract a million dollars before declaring a stand on liquor. It argues he will use anti liquor votes while delaying his position on the issue and tariffs to win support, and predicts his defeat by informed opponents.
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Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Protect boroughs rights against extortion by public service
A 1913 push for Municipal Home Rule in Clearfield urges repealing or amending the public service company law to curb the public service commission. The piece warns of vast power over rates, urges voter education, and calls on candidates for governor and legislature to pledge support for restoring citizens’ rights. It also comments on social topics and local notices.
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Clearfield
State Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Public Service Corporation
Public Service Company
Harrisburg
Curwensville bookkeeper found dead near tannery sheds
Than Hipps 50 a Curwensville resident and bookkeeper at Elk Tanning Co. was found dead by a revolver near the tannery sheds after noon today. Authorities and friends say he killed himself in a despondent state following years of poor health and the loss of a leg. He is survived by a wife and several children.
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Hipps
Elk Tanning Co
Curwensville
Curwenaville
Severlal
Read and Mitchell Families Travel and Local Visits
Clover Hill residents and friends are noted visiting Mt Joy Blue Ball Bellefonte and Clearfield areas over the weekend with several social calls. Local couples and families including Read, Mitchell, Humme l, and Bloom families are listed among day trips greetings and guest appearances in nearby towns.
Blood Poisoning From Scratch Injures Child in DuBais
Jane Shaw, three, daughter of Fd Shaw of DuBais, contracted blood poisoning after a leg scratch endured while playing ten days ago. The minor wound swelled, a physician diagnosed blood poisoning, and an operation was required to save the child. A rain also spawned millions of potato bugs.
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Jane
Fd Shaw
DuBais
Workers and capital clash over unions and laws
The speaker argues for helpful legislation and collective bargaining to curb unrestrained competition that harms workers. He cites minimum wages, work hours, and factory laws, and notes the legal tension around the secondary boycott. He envisions workers gaining union recognition or arbitration to advance labor rights and industrial progress.
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Lsbor
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Several Couples
The listings show A Meekes and Nellie F Vaila of Karthans, Vernon Crocker and Maud Leech of Franklin VA, Joseph Galeza and Franciski of Beccarix, Earl E Leach and Jennie Myers of DuBois, Asstro Kamikoras and Zoi Ligda of Grass Flat, and F L Weber and Ethel Griffith of DuBois. Also a stray line notes it’s not too late to swat a few flies.
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A. Meekes
Nellie F. Vailamount
Karthans
Vernon Crocker
Maud Leech
Franklin, Va
Joseph Galeza
Franciski
Beccarix
Earl E. Leach
Jennie Myers
DuBois
Asstro Kamikoras
Emeigh
Zoi Ligda
Grass Flat
F.L. Weber
Ethel Griffith
Hospital News Brief From West Front Berget Afternoon
Hospital report notes a bridge whist game on West Front Berget afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Hei Milton plan to visit Mrs Heinen at her home on Second Street later this week, with Mr and Mrs J C expected to join.
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Bridge
Berget
William’ Hei Milton
Heinen
J. C
Second Street
Woodland news notes and family visits
The clipping records multiple Woodland residents visiting or hosting Sunday gatherings. Names mentioned include Mrz Foster Shugarts, Mr. and Mrs. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wisor, James Kyler, Roy Peters, John A. Wisor, Rowles, Anna, Ruth, Goldie Adams, Lansberry, Isa, and Ouv. It notes the arrival of a new girl and a shared 10 30 clock gathering with a reasonable hour return.
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Lloyd
Rowles
Foster Shugarts
Wal
S. Peters
Woodland
Allen Wisor
Field
James Kyler
Roy’ Peters
John A. Wisor
Hoghack
Anna
Ruth
Goldie Adams
Clearfiel Lansberry
Isa
Saturday and Sunday School Events and Local Visits
A fragmented local note lists Saturday and next day activities including children's day exercises on June 28. It mentions Grampian and Lumber City games, a 6-4 score for Lumber City, and several visits and travels among Mrs. Fred Smith children in Philipsburg, Mrs. Frank Maurer visiting Wallaceton, Mrs. Lillian Irwin with W. R. Humphrey, Gay Bickford in Clearfield, and Norma Farwell's group enjoying a pleasant time with friends including Neya and Vinnie Spencer and Stuller.
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Nion
Grampian
Lumber City
Fred Smith
Philipsburg
Frank Maurer
Wallaceton
Lillian Irwin
W. Rt
Humphrey
Win
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Washington Party
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Fenraseigm
Colonel Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Washington
God
Er Bart den
Dnerence
William Draper Lewis
Funston
Bryan
Niagara Falls
Than Hipps
Clover Hill
Frank Read
Mt. Joy
Margaret Mitchell
Almeda Hommel
Alta McCracken
Harry Mitchell
Bellefonte
Olive
Mary
Lottie
Marjorie Hummel
Edna Real
Irene Hauck
Hummel
Clearmels
Ira Mullen
Rd. Lippart
Hoffman
Della May
Amos Read
S. C. Read
Goshen
Lawrence
Clearfield’s Big General Store
Ross & Woods
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