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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1913

Page

4

Officers and Directors Listing with Dues Note

The document lists officers including President Robert H Sommerville Vice President James B Minds Treasurer W Hees Secretary and Gen Mer obo R Bixler Editor and directors James H Minds Robert H Sommerville A 5 Moulthnop A B Mouser John W Barrett BE W Hess Bury A Reed and a 31.00 amount.

Robert H. Sommerville James B. Minds W. Hees Harry A Reed Merobo R. Bixler James H. Minds Moulthnop A. B. Mouser John W. Barrett BE. W. Hess Bury A Reed

Decline of Penrose Reflected in Election Losses

Reported returns show Penrose allied candidates faring poorly in a November election. Henderson won decisively aided by Penrose endorsement, while Kephart trailed, and the road bond amendment failed, signaling waning influence of the Penrose machine and hinting at trouble for the senator's upcoming re election.

United States Penrose Superior Court Kephart Henderson Kephar Penrose Gang Bigelow Department Peyrose Philadelphia Pittsburgh Penrose Machine Teichce

Trainmen Victory Amid Amicable Wage Settlement

The wage dispute across forty one eastern railroads ended amicably as trainsmen secured a material pay increase. The peaceful settlement is seen as a model for future labor talks, reducing strikes and lockouts. It is hoped large employers will adopt arbitration to resolve differences.

United States

The People’s Cause and Chicago Convention

The Progressive party formed to rescue the people from boss rule. The Chicago convention’s bold deal dominating Taft marks the culmination of alleged deceit and fraud by Republican leaders.

Progressive Party Chicago Taft Republica

Progressive revolt reshapes Pennsylvania politics after Penrose era

The piece argues that Republican bosses engineered fraud against Theodore Roosevelt’s reform movement, spurring four million voters to back Progressivism. It notes Penrose remains a target, claims Pennsylvania voters favor a cleaner, more capable successor, and suggests the Progressive surge could sweep Democrats and Republicans toward reform.

Republican Party Taft United States Roosevelt Penrose Tait Chicago Pennsylvania Pearoses Jameses Palmers Progressive Party Progressives Washington Party Shal

Health questions guide local women's clubs to study public welfare

In several states women clubs are urged to examine health issues affecting children and the community. They may review impure food, drug adulteration, food selection, sanitation of markets, and law compliance to improve public health, while other notes question sidewalks, hunting grounds, snow removal, and old fashions in lumbermen attire.

Beware of the Man Who Sells Virtue for Pocket Change

A terse, cautionary verse warns readers to distrust smooth talkers who claim virtue for personal gain. It emphasizes the danger of allowing such figures to seize opportunities or rob others of their belongings.

Closing Lessons From Moses In Deuteronomy From A Sunday School Lesson

Rev. 0 M. Stearne reflects on Moses final acts in Deuteronomy, Moses view from Pisgah, and God’s mercy. The author links Moses death with the law’s end, compares to Christ’s sacrifice, and notes Moses burial by the Lord. Themes include life, blessing and choosing life over death.

New York Stocks Lifted by Mexican News Momentum

Early trading in New York shows brisk gains across many issues as favorable Mexican developments shape sentiment. Union Pacific climbs to 149¾, National Railways of Mexico second preferred advances to 11¾, and Canadian Pacific gains about ¾ point with steel and other rails rising amid strong demand.

New York London National Railways of Mexico Union Pacific Petiny Lssses Pacife Canadian Pacific Lehigh Valley Lew Haven New Haven Liggett & M Nat Biscuit N. X Dtr Brake & Pt Central N.Y Sugar Northern Pac Atchison Southern Pac Canadian Pac Ches Ohio Tenn Coppe Texas Co

General Markets New York November grain and sugar figures

In New York trading the wheat market shows heaviness amid favorable Argentine news and higher Bradstreet supply. Reports cover flour receipts and shipments, cornmeal and buckwheat flour prices, oats, sugar trends, and butter values with varied inventories and quality grades across creamery and state dairies.

New York Buffalo North Duluth Fo. B Bradstreet Lsc Muscovero Nista

Real Estate Transfers and Local Election Updates

Real estate transfers show William Ferguson to Robert Pater son and others with amounts from $40 to $4000 for land in Clearfield Burnside Morris DuBois and Sandy. Following are election results from Potter Huntingdon and Clarion counties with Progressive gains and dry outcomes. Jersey Shore to elect a Progressive burgess.

William Ferguson Robert Paterson Decamr Nora J. Watson John Im. Hopplani Burnside Alvin Cowder M. M. Overly Clearfield Henrietta Shaw Philip Young Lawrence Donald B. Klime W. C. Ordon Edward McGowan Myron McEvenew Morris Two Lewis Walkey Hattie Phillips Osceola Benjamin R. Brown William &. Tobias Ferguson Two Dercey Griffith Vern Long Curwenaville Walter E. Horn Herbert A. Moore DuBois Mary A. Stern Ignating Abramovicz Wm. Blazewicz Sandy Two Potter County Albert S. Heck John Omerod Heck Onlywspaper Coudersport Enterprise Omerod Huntingdon County Clarion County Texer Jersey Shore

Cambria County Judge O'Connor Wins Victory and Local Transfers

Democratic Judge O Connor elected in Cambria County. Butler County votes down the license candidate by a small margin. Progressives sweep Tioga County electing sheriff by about 2000. Property transfers include EB Reed to A B Reed in Clearfield 1700 dollars and multiple real estate deeds in Morris two Bigler and Westover towns with sums from 75 to 965 dollars and 500 or more.

Judge O'Connor Cambria County Butler County Wat Tioga County EB. B. Reed A. B. Reed Clearfield Philipsburg Coal and Lamber Co William E. Harris Morris Two Philipsburg Coal and Limpber Co Edward Harris Rosa A. McKee John M. Tozer Westover Sophia Tozer Olive Tozer Chest Two Sophia Tosier Abbie Yingling Olive Tozier

Marriages Listed From Centre to Clearfield Counties

Marriage licenses announced for multiple couples across Centre Clearfield and neighboring towns. Names include John Cumfer Elizabeth Cox Cornelius Barron Catherine Smith and others with residences Blanchard Keewayden Helvetia Falls Creek DuBois Curwensville Sandy Brisbio borough Cherry Tree Coalport Smithmill Coslpost Wyus and related locales.

John Cumfer Elizabeth Cox Blanchard Centre Co Harry Conaway Louise Vallimont Keewayden Cornelius F. Barron Galeton Catherine Smith Clearfield Nicholas Antonowiccz Wer Venika Wilk Helvetia Francis Patrzalek Falls Creek Mary Padzik DuBois Samuel Swoope Brady Township Clearfield Co Caroline Millgop Curwensville Grace Braczouski Rose Rove Yurelaanis Sandy Township Alfred Marien Mean Huniguan Brisbi Jobn Franklin Murphy Cherry Tree Rebecca Jame Archibald Wyus Albert Landau Marie Attavioni Smithmill James Fletcher Coalport Mary Yennuty Coslpost

Hunter pays fine after buck fawn death in Goshen town

A. H. Beals Vandergrift shot a buck fawn while hunting Tuesday in Goshen township and, admitting it violated the law, paid a 50 fine. The venison was donated to Clearfield hospital for patients and others. Beals acted honestly, unlike some hunters, the report notes.

Goshen Township A. H. Beals

Death of Osceola Mills hotelkeeper Harry Washburn

Harry Washburn, a former Philipsburg hotel keeper, died at his Osceola Mills home Sunday morning at age 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days. He moved to Osceola Mills recently. He was married to Francis Gearhart in 1878. three children survive. Funeral services are set for 8:30 A.M. tomorrow with private interment Thursday morning.

Harry Washburn Philipsburg Osceola Mills Osceola Me. Washburn Francis Gearhart Asbury Gearhart

Lock Haven Falls To Defeat In Rain Soaked Match

On a muddy field marked by rain and a slick ball the local high school football game against Lock Haven unfolded. Despite a bold display by both teams, the heavy Lock Haven backfield troubled the locals early, while Clearfield capitalized with Fulford scoring late in the first half. In the second half Lock Haven stalled on offense, with Adams breaking a 60 yard run only to fumble as he crossed the line.

H. S Lock Haven

Clearfield District Falls Short in Scrappy Gridiron Showdown

A fragmentary report notes a rally by the Clearfield area team with key plays by Stewart and Mitchell. The final score appears misread at 130, with Clark Mitchell and Ford Stewart cited as standout performers and an upcoming home game against Patton High School.

Jon Dallyand Chearties Clark Mitchell Stewart Lock Haven Adams Ford Stewart Flegat Tharfield

Young People's Social at First Presbyterian Church

A social hosted by the church's young people drew a large crowd with music and games. The dining room featured Hallows' decorations and stylish arrangements as attendees enjoyed a delightful evening.

First Presbyterian Church Presterian Church Evenios

Silk Mill Work Expands as Looms Grow in West Side

About a dozen looms operate at the silk mill with more on the way and quick training for new workers. The mill emphasizes strict hiring standards for girls, highlighting local pride in Clearfield. Also noted is the death of Adam Bonsall of Brady township at 90. Funeral plans follow.

Clearfield Remy

Deer and Elk Hunting Banned in Four Counties

Secretary Joseph Kalbtus of the State Game Commission closes Bria Fayette Westmoreland and Erset counties to three years of deer and elk hunting after receiving hundreds of petitions from residents urging closure under the Grow act of 1912.

Joseph Kalbtus State Game Commission Bria Fayette Westmoreland Erset

Destroys Sight In Eye In Hunting Accident

Stewart Brink seventeen years old was hunting near Trvona when his gun kicked as it discharged the stock struck him in the right eye destroying the sight. In Indiana County J Rogers died at his home in DuBois in the 62nd year of his age survived by two brothers and a sister. Also note a railroad project to build a double track on its line between PunamuTawney and Creek Side.

Stewart Brink St’ Trvona Buffalop, Rochester &, Pittsburgh Railroad Pumanutawney Creek Side Indiana Co J. Rogers Rogers DuBois

Osceola Bridge Reopens Over Moshaanen River

The bridge over the Moshaanen at Osceola Mille is again open to traffic, pleasing residents who had been forced to ford the stream for several weeks.

Osceola Bridge Osceola Mille

A Slater in this County Died at Martinsburg Home

Mrs. Henrietta Kensinger died at her Martinsburg residence on Monday. A sister Mrs. Sarah Kensinger of Clearfield County is among the survivors.

Slater Henrietta Kensinger Martinsburg Blair Co Sarah Kensinger Clearfield County

Patient Taken to Warren County Asylum

Mrs John Henry, reported as showing signs of mental trouble for some time, was placed in the Warren asylum on Monday by County Commissioner Richards and others, in hope of recovery after a period of observation.

Warren Richards John Henry Warre Henry

Lisle McCall Admitted to Clearfield County Bar

Lisle McCall of DuBela was sworn in as a member of the Clearfield county bar after being admitted to practice law in the state on Monday.

Lisle McCall DuBela Clearfield County

Mrs Charlotte Kephart Dies in West Moshannon at 76

Mrs Charlotte Kephart widow of Abram Kephart and mother of Mrs J B Hoyt wife of the county home steward died at her West Moshannon home at 12 20 last night in her 77th year.

Charlotte Kephart Abram Kephart Hoyt West Moshannon

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Friady New Bethleham M. Stearne Moses Israel Agron Miriam Piawah Jericho Abraham Isaac Jacob Aaron Maribab Jordan Jerusalem Enjay Mount of Transfiguration Golgotha God Christ Itis Moab Tie Eleazar Asron Tin Min Emch Elijah Jesus Michael Déshna General Markets Buck Fawn Clearfield H. S Young People's Social Mogenarian Adam Bonsall Bonsall Munson Wadding Orvis E. McGraw Mise Ulrick Munson R. R. Colburn T Day
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