May term opens as Rockton court settles cases
The May term of criminal court opened with Judge Bell presiding. Several cases were settled or continued, with murder cases set for trial. Peck Haney pleaded guilty and was released on his own recognizance. Walter Gallagher remains on bail. Others, including McCall and Brendon for Rockton robbery, pled guilty, and Sheriff McCloskey released several prisoners.
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Peck” Haney
Rockton Milk Thieves
Criminal
Bell
Daniel Connelly
Philip Cimo
Clayton Hosteen
Peck
Haney
DuBois
Walter Gallagher
Arthur McCall
Daniel Brendon
Kirk Anil
Rockton
McCloskey
Joseph Hemis
DuBois Man D J Platt Killed In Washington Business
D J Platt of Frances Washington died after an accident on April 6 following injury while working in the shingle trade. He was trapped between log train dumpers, taken to Centralia hospital, and died at 2:35 a m. The county roads are in poor condition with mud and dust hindering travel. Marriage reported at Lutheran Parsonage Charles Fulesti and Sophia Mecca wed. both residents of Exsit End. May Day fete at Lower Witmer Park drew crowds as children and club members enjoyed the event.
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the Courier
DuBois
D. J. Platt
Frances
Washington
Luthersburg
Charles Fulesti
Sophia Mecca
Exsit
Jamie Hesketh
Osceola Mile
Lower Witmer Park
Eld
Asiyea
Woman's Club
Mrs Sophie Barrett Dies at Home in Clearfield
Mrs Sophie DeVincent Barrett, widow of Colonel Walter Barrett, died at her Cherry Street home after months of illness. Born August 31, 1837 in Meadville, she married Col Barrett in 1866 in Wilmington. Survived by siblings A R Powell, JY Wrigley, Fenwick McLeod. funeral at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church Saturday at 2 pm, interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Sophie DeVincent Barrett
Walter Barrett
Cherry Street
Barrett
Alexander McCreed
Mead Ville
Wilmington
Delaware
George Barrett
Episcopal Chhurch
Women’s Relief Corps of Law Timer Post
G. A. BR
Clearfield
A. R. Powell
Jy. Kay Wrigley
Fenwick McLeod
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Joseph John
Hillcrest Cemetery
Bituminous Collieries Fatal Mine Accidents Fall 1914
State Mines Department reports 108 total fatal accidents in bituminous mines for January to March 1914, down from 126 in the same period 1913. Inside deaths total 98, surface 10. 56 inside deaths from falls, 24 from cars, 5 from gas suffocation, 1 from explosives, 2 from blasts, 2 from shaft falls, 9 from miscellaneous causes.
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State Department of Mines
Eccles
Mrs Sarai J Coleman Dies After Cancer Spread
Mrs Sarai J Coleman aged 65 dies in DuBois hospital from cancerous affections of the liver. She underwent an operation yesterday but the disease had progressed beyond aid, and death followed shortly after.
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Sarai J. Coleman
DuBois Hospital
Nebraska saloonkeeper liability upheld by high court
The Nebraska Supreme Court refused Prenica's appeal, ruling no constitutional obstacle to a law that allows wives and children to sue saloonkeepers for damages when a husband becomes a habitual drunkard. Mrs Bulgars won verdicts against sellers who supplied her husband, a paper hanger, leading to a $5000 judgment against Prenica and his bondsmen.
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Supreme Court
Louis W. Prenica
Nebraska City
Neb
Nebraska
Mr. Bulger
Bulgar
Miss Shields Sings at Morrisdale High School
Miss Bertha Shields of Clearfield sang several solos at the Morrisdale High School commencement in Morrisdale on Thursday. She was accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Pilkington of Curwensville. Prof. and Mrs. W. W. Eisenhart were greeted with a pretty fraternity ping by the class. Prof. Eisenhart is a candidate for county superintendent.
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Bertha Shields
Clearfield
Morrie Township
Morrisdale
Sheas
Elizabeth Pilkington
Curwensville
W. W. Eisenhart
Eisenhart
Hobson to Speak at Patton Methodist Church
Captain Richmond P Hobson famed for Merrimae and Kissimee will deliver a lecture at the Patton Methodist Church on Saturday night May 3.
Hospital Blues Deepens as Daughter Near Despair
A cryptic fragment notes critical condition of a woman at home of her daughter Mrs Litt on Dorey Street with no prospects of recovery. The terse item hints at a family medical crisis with limited context and no further details.
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L. Manahan
Litt
Dorey Street
Pinchot Presses Water Power Reform Before House Panel
Pinchot told the Rowse public lands committee in Washington that the Ferris bill advances water power policy since Roosevelt. He condemned concentration of control by ten groups, noting developed and undeveloped power totals rose sharply, urging federal regulation to prevent private takeovers and protect consumers.
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Pinchot
House
Giffore Pinchot
Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Congress
Roosevelt
Mr. Pinchet
Secretary of the Interior
Tound Nusiders
Tan
Combine
Mr. Pinchot
Limi
Forest Service
Public policy bill framed by Lane and Fisher backs Pinchot
A policy idea from over eight years ago now under public policy review. It appears in pending U S federal legislation and in several states. Secretary Lane framed the bill and former Secretary Fisher advocates it, both endorsing Mr Pinchot's views.
Candidate Withdraws Rev John Hewitt Bailefonte from Race
Rev John Hewitt of Bailefonte withdraws from the race after announcing candidacy for congress on the Democratic ticket in the district. The withdrawal ends Hewitt's campaign.
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John Hewitt
Bailefonte
Congress
Anj
Arm Lost in Yard Accident at DuBais
Daniel Brian a hustler from B A P sustained the loss of an arm Friday after being thrown under an engine in the yards at DuBais. He was injured in the incident and transported for treatment.
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Daniel Brian
DuBais
Aged veteran dies at Wallaceton
Sorrow overshadows the Smith home as FP Smith age 73 years 2 months 24 days dies April 30 at 7 30 oclock in Wallaceton. A veteran of Co C 137th Penn Vol Inf he served honesty through the war and held borough offices. Survived by wife and children E M France G P Smith M W Shirry Francis Bottorf Clair and Arthur. Pensioner of U S government. Golden wedding July 17 1913 and family reunion Feb 6 1914 noted.
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Wallaceton
Smith
FP. Smith
Peeeta
Co. C
Penna
U. S
Hollidaysburg
G. P. Smith
Sandy Ridge
M. W. Shirry
Clearfield
Francis Bottorf
Clair and
Arthur
Woodland notes and porch visits in Clearfield area
Mrs William Stevets visits Clearfield. Clyde Peters calls on John Palmer and purchases the Lumadue property with repairs planned. John Pattie improves his residence. Eddie Taylor and Isaac Knepp visit Woodland and Clearfield. Stevens brothers town visitors. Lloyd Bowles vacationing at home. Charles Vicar is “all smiles” as a new big boy arrives.
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Woodland
William Stevets
Clearfield
Clyde Peters
John Palmer
John Pattie
Eddie Taylor
East End
Taylor
Isaac Knepp
Clyde Petres
Messrs
William and
Reginald Stevens
Lloyd Bowles
Charles Vicar
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THE
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Miss Shields
Morris Township H. &. Commencement
Gifford Pinchot
F. P. Smith
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Duftan Hardware Co
J. L Smith & Co
Marvin E. Shaffer, DuBois
Just
Ross & Woods
Clearfield Trust Company
Clearfield National Bank
James Mitchell
H. S. Whiteman, Jr
V-Pres
W. L. McJunkin
the County National Bank OF
Clearfield County
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