Jail Delivery Frustrated in Clearfield Prison Plot
A failed jail escape near Clearfield occurred Monday night as inmates led by Joe Howard the Indian attempted to break out. Deputy Sheriff Chaplain Turnkey Holes and Chief McHenry thwarted the plan after finding a rope, a case knife, and weapons in the attic. Prisoners Brennan McCall and Beeman were recaptured and returned to cells.
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Clearfield
Harry Hidles
McHenry
Bell
Joe Goward
Sal Sant Night
Joe Howard
Endy
Joe
Prisneonern
Uberty
Pote Point
Atic
Chaptain
Howard
Brennan
McCall
Howardt
Severe Storm Damages Roads and Telegraph Wires
A severe storm struck Monday night causing extensive damage in the area. Strong winds toppled trees and disrupted services as telegraph wires along the Tyrone and Grampian railroad were knocked out of order. Railroad operations may be affected pending repairs.
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Tyrone and Grampian
Severe Tuesday storm hits county with hail and rain
The Tuesday night storm was among the severest in years with rain in sheets and hail that caused little damage locally. Lightning was intense, the riverbank showed rising water, and more rain was expected. A charity dinner and supper were planned for the A.M.E. church building fund in the Newing block featuring roast beef and pork chop menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tueainy
A.M. EB
Newing Block
Red Men Reception marks thirteenth annual Chinclaclamoose event
The thirteenth annual Red Men's reception and dance of Chinclaclamoose tribe No. 407 will be held this evening in the opera house hall. The event, repeated since the council fire of the Ic hai tribe was kindled 14 years ago, is a favored affair among the Red Men and friends. Sheriff McCloskey traveled to Harrisburg to obtain requisition papers for Perry Beeman, then to Albany and Elmira, where Beeman is under arrest for involvement in the Winburne robbery.
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Opera House
McCloskey
Harrisburg
Perry Beeman
Albany
Elmira
Beeman
Mountz Case Proceeds With Defense Testimony
The defense in Berer & Co. v. Mrs. Ella J. Mountz began presenting its testimony this morning and the trial is expected to continue into tomorrow.
Timothy Fox Taken to Clearfield County Home
Timothy Fox of Gearhartville, who attempted death by his own action weeks ago and has been at Philipsburg hospital, was removed to the Clearfield County home yesterday.
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Timothy Fox
Gearhartville
Philipsburg
Black Hand Threats Target District Attorney Walter Welch
The Black Hand society issues death threats to District Attorney Walter Welch who remains at his Murray building office. A raid on Dominic Condriet yielded weapons but he fled. others implicated are still at large as investigators search Morgan Run. An ominous skull message appeared at Welch's desk during the weekend, signaling continued danger. Meanwhile Mrs. John McCorkbe’s Cherry street birthday surprise brought friends to celebrate with games and lunch.
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Morgan Run
Dominic Condriet
Coudriet
Welch
Murray Building
Black Hand
State Constabulary
James Carbone
Wigton
Officer Aidey Stops Jail Break Attempt
Report notes that Officer Aidey, not Chief of Police McHeasy, went to the jail on Tuesday morning to reinforce guards preventing an escape. The claim that Harry Thon disclosed details to jail authorities is disputed by the source.
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Officer Aidey
McHeasy
Jal
Harry Thon
Surprise party honors Mrs Hipler on birthday night
Relatives and friends gathered Saturday night at Mrs. H. P. Hipler's Fourth Street home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Luncheon was served at 10 o'clock and guests departed around midnight after wishing her many returns.
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H. P. Hipler
Fourth St
Moving the Stacks at Penn Public Service Plant
A. C. Logan of Clearfield is taking down two of the old stacks and moving one stack five feet to prepare for the boiler room improvements at the Penn Public Service Company plant in Philipsburg.
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Logan
Clearfield
Penn Public Service, Company
Philipsburg
High School Exams Begin Final Week
Readable text notes end of year exams at the high school. Finals will be held on June 12. Students prepare this week for the last assessments of the term.
Hospital Directors and Board Members Listed
Hospital officials and board members are named including A Shillingford who died last summer. The directors include Fred G. Batts A Wright Bigler Geo R Bigler and others. Only routine business was transacted as subscriptions to fund the hospital debt liquidation were reported.
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A. Shillingford
Fred G. Batts
A. Wright Bigler
Geo. R. Bigler
H. F. Bigler
F. J. Dyer
Frank Fielding
A. L. Forcey
H. L Forcey
F. G. Hartis
H. B. Hartswick
Hugh M. Irvin
FB Or Cuas
T. Kurtz
A. W. Lee
A. E. Leitzinger
James Mitchell
Thos H. Murray
FH. J. Patton
Rembrandt Peale
H. B. Potter
H. B. Powell
G. Webb Shillingford
Ed.l. Shirey
A.K. Wright
Miles Wrigley
Liquor Dealers Meet at the Dimeling Hotel
The Clearfield County Retail Liquor Dealers association held a meeting at the Dimeling hotel this afternoon. Joe Bensinger of DuBois, president of the state association, led the gathering attended by hotel keepers across the county. The group pressed a plan to replace Republican state senator candidate Dr. S J Miller with C Hoover, but failed to sway party leaders in Clearfield.
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Clearfield County
Carpenters report busy season ahead with many builds
Carpenters and contractors say they have ample work this summer. D. W. Anderson is erecting five houses on Cemetery road. Others consider renting houses, Dr. F. S. Neviing seeks West Side site for two new homes, with many dwellings undergoing repair or remodeling townwide.
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D. W. Anderson
Cemetery Road
F. 5
Neviing
Penrose Tour Planned Return Visit to Clearfield
Senator Penrose is expected to return to Clearfield later this week though dates may be mixed. The Retail Liquor Dealers Association held a meeting in town today detailing local issues and agendas.
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Penrose
Clearfield
Retail Liquor, Dealers Association
Moving Pictures at the Y M C A Tonight
Five reels of moving pictures shown this evening at the Y M C A with members and friends invited to attend.
Revival of a Ramera Line to New York from Chicago
After months of silence rumors revive a major railroad project through Williamsport and Clearfield as real estate deals surface. The Philadelphia Reading railway plans to buy Abram Updegraff estate property between Market Court West Front and West Jefferson Run, fueling belief in a through New York to Chicago service via Williamsport. Prior joint through routes envisioned by New York Central Reading Jersey Central would pass through Williamsport Clearfield DuBois and Franklin, but plans faltered. the latest deal suggests renewed effort toward a passenger line and through service on the corridor in the near future.
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New York Central
Wit Hameport
West Branch
Williamsport
Abram “Updegraff
Market and
Court Streets
Front
West Jefferson Run
Philadlenpla & Reading Railway Company
Haa
New York
Chicago
Reading
Afr
Glearfield
Jersey Central
Ashtabula
Clearfield
DuBois
Franklin
Velvet plant hires seventy workers on West Side
In Clearfield, seventy workers are employed at the Velvet plant as beginners advance. Monsieur Eug Crozier, who speaks for Madame Crosier, notes progress at the new silk velvet operation. Julien Crosier is mentioned in connection with the plant’s management. The DuBois Chauteauqua plans were discussed at a town meeting with W. J. McCreight present.
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Clearfield
Eug Crozier
Madame Crosier
Gress
Julien Crosser
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Canddee
McCal
M. E. Meals
Sheriff
Walter Welch
Wote
Black
Second Street
West Nirginigang
Cleerfield
John McCorkbe
Cherry Street
Lake Shore
Tance
Emat
Wiltz
Ohio
Sylvania
Parsons New
DuBois Chauteuqua
That
Towne
W. J. McCreight
Oie
Gs. L
Ievsum
Cay L.em
Dutton Hardware Ca
AL Suite & Co
Carwens
Marvin E Shaffer
Deels
Waverly
Kirgwth
Schloss
Mly
Aum & Co
Lnnde
Coats
Sas
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