People Who Come and Go In Clearfield Area 1915 News
Local column lists residents and visitors in Clearfield County. Names include RT. Morgan Glen Richey, George H. Lumm DuBois, Ralph Good Patton, W H Thompson LaJose, C D McMurray Watonville, Miss Claire Laird Philipsburg, Woods Neff Cleveland, Fred Kragle Sheridan Beahan Philadelphia, J S Briel Kerthaus, C F Blair Tyrone, Rachert Tyrone, Mrs E E Hile Lumber City, John M Carlin Houtzdale, and many others visiting or traveling for business and events around May 30 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RT. Morgan
Glen Richey
George H. Lumm
DuBois
Ralph Good
Patton
Clearfield
W.H. Thompson
LaJoze
C.D. McMurray
Watonville
Yar] Shirey
Daniel Loeffier
Asbury W. Lee, Jr
J. A. Kase Autord
Ballefonte
Misa Claire Laird Ie
Philipsburg
Woods Neff
Cleveland
John M. Carlin
Houtzdale
Court House
Edward = McClintock
Devehters
Filen
Naomi
Kane
Kane, Bummit Hospital
Maizee McClintock
Semple
Glen Hope
Gilligan
Emory Gearhart
Abe Shapiro
Clark Snyder
Weat Decstur
Hazel Gilling
Cole
Clearfiel
Stock
M. L. McQuown
L. E. Weber
Singleton Bell
Ian Cortez
Philadelphia
J. H. Cornely
Madera
Thomas Friedlin
Jersey Shore
Archie Owens
Kerrimoor
W. A. Dutra
W-H. Thompson
LaJose
Clarence Austin
Local residents visit and attend events on May 11 1815
Mrs G B Edwards of Ramey visits town while Mrs Katherine Semple of Glen Mope calls on friends. Squire John H Martin attends Royal Arcanum convention in Williamsport. Various locals, including Boyer DuBois and MOE Hurd, are noted for business calls and visits across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Edwards
Ramey
Katherine Semple
Glen Mope
Emily Nef
Philipsburg
John H. Martin
Royal Arcanum
Williamsport
Boyer
DuBois
Janes Fl. Minds
Ramer
Iit Beddge
Clearfiell
A. G. Dauneker
Asyrola
Businese
D._L. Nowles
Ohana
Moe. Hurd
Mibatley
Goodyear
Winburne
J. T. Foulke
Honteduie
Court House
Local Visitors and Shopping Highlights In Clearfield 1913
Wednesday notes from Clearfield list Joseph Reitz of Dubois visiting businessmen and farmers. Baehart of Winburne and Paul L. Cue of Philipsburg traveled to town for meals. Emma Draucker of Curwensburg shopped. Pred Brown of Osceola, son of late Allie Brown, visiting. Mrs Mish and Sertha Swarte of Philipsburg spent time with Mrs Grant Snyder. residents from Jersey Shore and nearby towns referenced in social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Reitz
DuBois
OM. McVracken
Kerrier
Baehart
Winturne
Clearfield
Paul L. Cue
Philipsburg
Mies Emma Draucker
Curwensville
Pred Brown
Osceola
Allie Brown
Mish
Sertha Swarte
Nigter- Myo Chearfield
Pest Sesterdssy
Grant Snyder
Sordok Vall
Jersey Shore
Tiram
Agron
Thur sday local notices and personal events recorded
Fragmentary OCR reads like a small town notices page listing names and brief events. Mentions Lela Washington, DL agave birth, and Waites family with limited context. No clear dates, places, or outcomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveright
Washington
Clearfield RFD No 2 Life, Work, and Local Happenings
Local notes report hospital work improving sanitation through ward grading while water pipes advance in Paradise. A Clearfield man’s marriage proposal to a widow stirs a boy’s humorous reply. Area revival services at Mt Zion yield positive converts. Town movement includes Chas Hawking relocating, Howard Haughman family moving nearby, and farmers awaiting warmer weather for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Clearfield
Chas, Hawking
North Weaver Street
Merrill Street
West Side
Howard Haughman
Hawkins
J. FE. Gearhart
Bair
Philipsburg
James Knight
Mt. Zion
J. E. Sunderland
Ben Butler
Oscala Mills Local Visit and Jury Duty Mentioned
Osceola Mills notes Thair Keon of Wilmerding visiting family here while Fred D. Brown serves as a juror. Willsit MyFeeters and son Billy visit Grandmother McFeeters, then return home to Clover. A garbled remainder mentions travel and visits by Mrs. George FE and Mrs. Tam Ey with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thair Keon
Wilmerding
Fred D. Brown
Willsit MyFeeters
Billy
McFeeters
Clover
George FE
Wil
Uresens Beach
Tam EY
State group names Mattern and Beers to lead work here
Mrs George W Mattern and Mier Beers will represent the state organization in furthering the work here. The brief note highlights their roles in advancing local efforts within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Mattern
Mier Beers
Mahaffey Ball Team Wins First Home Game 14 to 3
Mahaffey's newly organized ball team played its first home game against Burnside and won 14 to 3. Joy Masser was a business caller in Altoona Saturday. Mrs. D Williams and John Williams visited relatives last week, returning home with their daughter Marie from Ma haffey. Dr. Fugate and wife from DuBois joined W C Fugate here on Sunday. Miss Hattie McCormick visited the McCartney home in Burnside. The W C T U held its monthly meeting at Mrs J P Thomas’s home on Wednesday. The Summer Normal school led by Prof High opened Tuesday with about 40 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaffey
Tran
Burnside
Joy Masser
Altoona
Hattie McCormick
McCartney
Prof. High
Obituary of J. T. Spare in Brookville
Obituary notices J. T. Spare who died in Brookville on a recent Friday born April 4 1841 in Jefferson county. He ran a Brookville furniture business for four years until paralysis struck in 1896. Survived by his widow four daughters and one son Henry T. Spare an Adams Express agent in Clearfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Spare
Brookville
Mr. Spare
Jefferson County
Henry T. Spare
Adams Express Company
Clearfield
Teachers Examinations Schedule for Clearfield County
The county sets teacher exams with multiple towns listed from Lumber City on May 27 through Clearfield and Rising City in July. Applicants must be at least eighteen, of good character, and provide recommendations. Provisional certificates rely on specific pedagogy texts and self addressed envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber City
Westovyer
Burnside
Bells Landing
Billr
Bali
Osceola
Mills
Earthaus
Ansonville
Crnvensville
Luthersburg
Winburne
Madera
New Millport
Coalport
Morrisdale
Chester Hill
DuBois
Houtzdale
Clearfield
Mahaffey
Glen Richey
Penfield
Clearfeld
Risin City
Commonwealth
Seeley’s
New School
Managment
Cutler and Stone
Sauna Advice Sparks Curious Debate About Lew's Dary
A fragmented note shows a comic exchange about finding guidance for a sauna and mentions Lew, the dar y satiante, and a constitutional angle. The readable bits hint at a lighthearted domestic quarrel turned public chatter in a small town.
Gunner Talent Shifts To Trap Shooting During Off Seasons
The article notes field shots migrate to trap shooting, where practice sharpens aim and many finish as expert shooters. It explains two groups: veteran field shooters who become trap specialists and city-bred beginners drawn by novelty and powder, including professionals seeking a nerve tonic in afternoon trap sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trass
Why is trapshooting The American love of gun play described
The piece argues trapshooting reveals Americans prefer active participation over passive watching and a fondness for firearms. It cites 506000 shooters in the United States and rapid club growth. In 1914 over 1100 new trapshooting clubs formed and existing clubs grew by about 59 percent, with expectations of record expansion this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vacationers Carry Guns At Resorts
An English article notes vacationers now bringing gun equipment to resorts. The piece mentions cameras, fishing tackle, shotguns, and trapshooting as part of leisure gear, highlighting a growing attraction and a potential link to trophy tournaments and state associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progray Valde Oof
Nansicap x State Association
Rumor of Wilson’s assassination alarmed Cearfield
Citizens in Cearfield faced widespread worry as a circulating rumor claimed President Wilson had been shot. A United Press denial from Washington clarified the report was unfounded. White House officials expressed annoyance at the wild rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cearfield
Wilson
United Press
Washington
White House
McAdoo
Germans Gloat Over Sinking the Lusitania
London reports a Daily News source claims three torpedoes struck the Lusitania with a third hit as the ship sank. A submarine surfaced within 300 yards, crew remained on deck, and a German flag was visible. Mrs Hill of New York described wreckage crushing passengers before evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fishguard
Daily News
Guvier
Church of England
Canadian Railway Mission
R. Hill
New York
Lusitania
Curfew Law Progress Reported From Lancaster Visit
Philadelphia dispatch notes Safety Director Porter studied Lancaster curfew, then city leaders and Mayor Blankenburg backed a nighttime curfew for under sixteen. Porter praised Lancaster results, citing earlier warnings at 0 15 p m and reduced juvenile crime, with broad parental support. Harrisburg reports Governor Brumbaugh signed Cox child labor bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Porter
Lancaster
Thia City
Blankenburg
United Pressey
Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Birthday Party At Flora Swales Home
A birthday gathering occurred Tuesday evening at Miss Flora Swales’s Sixth street home. Guests enjoyed games and music before light refreshments. Attendees included Neleh Margie Lorena Adel Farrell Maeryen Weick Holt Charles Cupadric Long Hazel Wt-Peopus and Earl Yeager.
Real estate transfers listed across multiple towns and amounts
A long list shows transfers of land titles from numerous sellers to buyers including Peppe to Vetrone in Tytler Buller to Miller in DuBois etc. Amounts range from 70 to 2700 dollars with districts such as DuBois Curwensville Sandy and Brady. Final line notes legislature agrees on May 20 adjournment date for current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peppe
Lucy Vetrone
Tytler
Noah Miller
Andrew Buller
DuBois
George J. Houck
Mary Houck
Fortunito Bertine
Cosmo Mannino
Bigters
Henrietta Ruffier
Henry Bowser
Bigter
A. C. Gearhart
Hanna C
Shoemaker
Chester Hill
A. A. Casler, Jr
L. M. Impson
Karthaus
Harry E. Brikhart
Orville L. Landis
John F. Edlund
John Novi
Cooper
Archibald Bathgate
Joseph Korchovik
Beccaria
John B. Clute
Katherine Martinec
Curwensyiles
Louis Helen Beckett
Mary
Clarence W. Dixon
Charles K. Patton
Louie Abrino
Gurwensville
William H. Fuller
Jane Stevenson Lindsay Porter
Burnside
Howard Gregg
Alexander France
Joseph M. Rothrock
Boggs
Daniel Houtz
Sarah Hayden
Woodward
John Higgins
The
Houtadale
Co-operation Ass, Ltd
James Benson
Wm. M.harman
Perry&. Mulhollem
Gulich
John J. Dunlap
Lewis G. Cathcart
Knox
Addie
Gates
Hobart Callahan
Goshen
James H. Ellinger
William F. Krach
Brady
Miles O. Hetrick
William TF. Krach
Harrisburg
Fenders
General Assembly
Bituminous National Bank
Winburne
Pennsylvania
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Chicago
St. Lewis
U.S
Marriage Licenses Granted In Local District
John Toluska and Annie Oshick of Madera. Simon J. Callahan and Jeanie C. Adamson of Boardman. Stephen Jalette of Ramey and Nancy Mamshock of Smoke Run. Michael Teth and Anna Janicki of Morana. Mike Ferradino and Elisabeth Valletti of Morrisdale. Charles K. Allen of Washington DC and Anna M. Wietnam of Houtzdale. Adam Turczyn of Sandy Two and Teresa Staskiewcy of Dubois. Herbert Sutton and Mae Crago of Morrisdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toluska
Annie Oshick
Madera
Simon J. Callahan
Jeanie C. Adamson
Boardman
Stephen Jalette
Ramey
Nancy Mamshock
Smoke Run
Michael Teth
Anna Janicki
Morana
Mike Ferradino
Eliabeth Valletti
Morrisdale
Charles K. Allen
Washington, D. C
Anna M. Wietnam
Houtzdale
Adam Turczyn
Sandy Two
Teresa Staskiewcy
DuBois
Herbert Sutton
Mae Crago
Good Roads Day Embraces Township Supervisors Role
The township supervisors, skilled roadmakers, direct Good Roads Day under the State Highway Department. Citizens are urged to work May 26 for road improvements, supporting supervisors who are paid for days worked and who hear every road complaint. Indorsed by county associations, the movement aims to put Dearfield County ahead in road care, matching Kansas’ progress and urging public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Township Supervisors - Association
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Dearfield County
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Clearfisid
Clearfield Rfd
Europe
Sam
Osceola Mills
J P. Thomas
Clearfield County
Mies Ritta
Rau Toad
Ureelyeepay Cristberphip
Rae C Society
Chaucer
George D. Porter
Phia
Weber elWaye Gran
Lancaster City
Good Roads Department
County of Clearheld
J. M. Laurie
Irge
J. MM. Lacie
Cussier
Kgo
Corrett Altes
H. G. Jones
Robert H. Sommerville
EL W. Harry
Marea
W. D. Dikeman
Notary Dubtie
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