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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1913

Page

3

Progressive Publishing moves to Opera House block in Clearfield

The Progressive Publishing Company announces relocation of the Clearfield Daily and Weekly Progress to the Opera House block formerly McGrory's Five and Ten. A modern press, folding machine, wire stitcher, and Sinotype added. West Side Printery acquired. Subscriptions grow as job printing expands, with aims for a larger, up-to-date paper serving Clearfield and surrounding counties.

Clearfield Commodiouy Opera House McGrory Company Mike Best Onmelver Opera Howes Busietmen Progressive Publishing Company Clearfield Herald Times-Monitor Wtect Ust West Side Printery J. Fred Fenton Fenton Phat Clearfield

Clearfield Vocal Society Prepares Tale of O Kimi San

The Clearfield society, long known for high quality music under Prof H Clark Thayer, rehearses orders of Oderlige Taylor for a November 25 Opera House performance. The group works on choruses and solos to present a moving Japanese tale, O Kimi San, in a distinguished annual festival setting.

Clearfield Society H. Clark ‘Thayer College of Music Japan Opera House Pises Oderlige-Taylore

Emma Louise Stoner Dies in Tyrone Home

Emma Louise Stoner died at the Tyrone home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stoner, on Thursday afternoon. The obituary notes the family and location in Tyrone.

Tyrone Emma Louise Stoner C. A. Stoner Tyrane Thursby Oer

Death of Joseph Peck in Ospeola Mills area

Joseph Peck, brother of Simon Peck of Ospeola Mills, died at his home in Puncamike Saturday evening in his 79th year.

Joseph Peck Simon Peck Ospeola Mills Iis Puncamike

Strike at Tyler Coal Mines By United Mine Workers

Seven hundred workers at Tyler in this county walk out as the United Mine Workers of America press for mine unionization. The Tyler mines are owned by Cascade Coal and Coke company. A satisfactory agreement between union and company is expected soon.

United Mine Workers Tyler United Mine Workers of America Tyler Wines Cascade Coal and Coke Company

Two Important Cases for December Term Court

The December term will hear Lukens versus Waterworth over alleged improper treatment of Mrs. Lukens and Annie Keeler v county of Clearfield regarding the reward for her husband the condemned murderer. Asbury W. Chase returns home after weeks in hospital following an operation to the delight of friends.

W. C. Lukens J. S. Waterworth Annie Keeler Clearfield Lukens Dr. Waterworth Keeler John QO. Keeler Asbury W

Expense accounts come in slowly in Clearfield county

Candidates for important offices in Clearfield county are slow to file their expense accounts. Only Boose and Dr Pollum presented papers to the prothonotary. Hoose paid out 61.18 with 55.20 still owed. Boose’s costs covered printing hack hire railroad fare and meals. Slaughnephoupt for tax collector spent 65.70, exceeding Boose by nearly five dollars. Pollum for coroner and Chor pening for justice of the peace in Clearfield paid under 50 each. A large batch of returns from minor offices. no judge candidates filed expenses.

Hia County G. Boose Dr.Pollum Mrr. Hoose Washington J. A. Slaughephoupt DuBois Mr. Boose Dr. Pollum F. P. Chorpening Justice of the Peace Clearfield

Paroled Candidates from Clearfield County Prison

The Clearfield county court has recommended parole for Miles McIntosh Dominico Marbito and Harry Koughner under the new law. McIntosh and Koughner each face one to two years for larceny, Marbito for aggravated assault. A separate note says parole was refused for one unnamed prisoner.

Clearfield County Western Penitentiary Miles McIntosh Dominico Marbito Saasault Harry Koughner

Company Guests Correct Lusitania Fare Report

In Clearfield November 15, reports misstated Gen Bramwell Booth’s ocean voyage costs. The Lusitania’s best accommodations were offered by Cunard Co to the general and his secretary and chief secretary Colonel William Pesrt of New York without charge.

Bramwell Booth Wiliam Pesrt New York Senera Gues S Cunard Co Lusitania Clearfield A. Clearfield

Bonds Not Necessary Says State Treasurer Young

Harrisburg Nov 17 Robert XK Young state treasurer and former auditor general declared that despite a defeat in the constitutional amendment to permit $50 million in highway bonds, Pennsylvania can build good roads by judicious annual appropriations. He argues $5 million yearly is enough and says he remains enthusiastic for road improvement without bonds.

Mr. Young Harrisburg Robert XK. Young Pennsylvania Hamilton Good Roads Associations Automobile Clubs Highway Department

Union Services by Women’s Societies at First Presbyterian

A district meeting of the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies will be held at the First Presbyterian church on Thursday November 20 starting at 10 30 A M and continuing through the day. A quarterly luncheon will be served at 12 30 P M with the afternoon session beginning at 2 o’clock. The Presbyterian committee promises strong program talent and the event will be entertaining and instructive with an offering taken to cover expenses. Local society members will note the annual bank offering and mite boxes to be received.

If. M Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Committee

Not Many Present Women Suffrage Talk Draws Few

A small group gathered at Miss Alice Mossop's home to hear Mim Louise Hall of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association explain the aims and need for women's voting rights. Hall urged Cleared women to join, presenting clear reasons for granting the franchise and stressing the movement's urgency.

Alice Mossop Mim Louise Hall Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Miss Hall

Two Men Die in B R P Freight Wreck near Cherry Springs

In Potter County on Tuesday, William Weed and J Maxwell, both of Galeton, were instantly killed when a freight train derailed on the B R P road near Cherry Springs. Weed was the nephew of Mrs. W F Kelley of DuBois and son of Mr. and Mrs. C M Weed of Penfield.

Potter County Cherry Springs William Weed J. Maxwell Galeton Weed W. F. Kelley DuBois C. M. Weed Penfield

Reverend Salter Reports Big Temperance Convention

Rev B A Salter of West Side M E Church gave a succinct account of the National Anti Saloon League convention held in Columbus Ohio last week. He quoted speakers and shared his views, delivering a highly praised sermon that reflected a historic temperance gathering with plans to strengthen the movement nationwide.

B. A. Salter West Side M. E Columbus Ohio Salter Salters Temperance Workers

Tearing Up the Streets and River Pollution Crackdown

The Steam Heating Company tears up streets on Second Street between Market and Cherry for work. Authorities threaten arrest of twenty mill owners and others along the Sinnemahoning branch of the Susquehanna for pollution. Fish commissioner Buller vows river cleanup to protect fishermen from poisoned waters.

Second Street Market and Cherry Sinnemahoning Susquehanna River Buller

Prospecting Firm Plans Another Oil Drill Hole

A report from near Rockton states the company prospecting for oil is preparing to drill another hole as part of ongoing exploration in the area.

Rockton Celahborhang

Must Have Been Funny In Bigler Township Tale

Residents of Bigler township discuss a remarkable shot by Dime manager Sheldon who killed three rabbits with a fragment of shot and his errant aim.

Bigler Sheldon

Penroseism the Leading Issue at Scranton Progressives

Scranton reports a Progressive gathering where Pinchot and other leaders condemned Penrose, vowing to defeat him in Pennsylvania and national races. The speech emphasized veteran steadiness, anti magnate influence, and unity against Penrose and allied elites amid local marriages, support disputes, and evangelistic services in Mechanics Hall.

Party of the People Bom Gifford Pinchot Scranton Scranton Daily News Penrose William Wilhelm Pottsville State Progressive League A. Nevin Dettrich Chambersburg Pinchot Chicago Massachusetts Democrata Pennsylvania Pen- Toke United Senate

A Turkey Supper in Stewart Building Tomorrow

The Willing Workers of the Me church host a turkey supper in the Stewart building at 210 Reed Street tomorrow evening.

Stewart Building Reed Street

Funeral for George Fulford Held at Pine Street Residence

The funeral of George Fulford occurred this afternoon from his mother's Pine Street home. Rev Dr E Reeve of the First Presbyterian Church led the service. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery with pallbearers Singleton, Ball, William Hagserty, Hasard Murray, George R. Bigg er, Richard Kennard, and W I Batts assisting.

George Fulford Pine -Streat E . Reeve First Presbyterian Church Hillcrest Cemetery Singleton Ball William Hagserty Hasard Murray George R. Bigg Richard Kennard W. I Batts

Bounty Provisions Alarm State Game Officials

A mood of probates is reserved at the commissioners office calling for payment of bounty for nuisance animals including foxes and owls under the new act. Certificates request payments on goshawks, claimed by a naturalist to be nonresident to Pennsylvania except at intervals. Dr Kalbfus, secretary of the state game commission, warns officials about paying bounty on birds for insectivores, fearing hunters destroy beneficial birds for the reward.

Pennsylvania Kalbfus State Game Commission

Keeler Death Warrant Pending After Court Action

The superior court's ruling on a single trial for John Kesler, murderer of Joseph Roessner, was received by Prothonotary Moore Fe day and mailed to Governor Tener. Execution timing remains uncertain with possible January or February dates to allow Keeler time to prepare.

Keeler John Kesler Joseph Roessner Moore Feday Tener Keelers

Real estate transfers list from local deed records

A. L. Gearhart transfers land in Boggs two to Williard Gearhart for 75 dollars. Jacob Goss transfers land in Cooper two to Mortis Garfinkel for 2500 dollars. Wayne Robinson transfers land in Curwenaville to William Mey Clore for 1045 dollars. Martin Kaarr transfers land in Troutville to Charles Kaerr for 1600 dollars. Theodore Blain Patton transfers land in Beccaria two to Joseph Verenhak for 16 dollars. William Mayensky transfers land in Cooper two to Ignat Hunedi for 240 dollars. Barbe Hovaia transfers land in Cooper two to Adam Chrintick for 250 dollars. L. Dorcey Griffith transfers land in Curwenaville to A. G. Ammen man for 200 dollars. Hannah M. Hoopengardner transfers land in Clearfield to William A. Snyder for 500 dollars. John Delia transfers land in Buston two to Frank Famage for 130 dollars. Frank Famage transfers land in Huston twp to Dongto De Salva for 135 dollars.

A. L. Gearhart Williard Gearhart Boggs Two Jacob Goss Mortis Garfinkel Cooper Two Wayne Robinson William 8 Mey Clore Curwenaville Martin Kaarr Charles Kaerr Troutville Theodore Blain Patton Joseph Verenhak Beccaria William Mayensky Ignat Hunedi Barbe Hovaia Adam Chrintick L. Dorcey Griffith A. G. Ammenman Hannah M. Hoopengardner William A. Snyder Clearfield John Delia Frank Famage Buston Two

Rails Rolled At The Bag Mall Plant Opening

This week rolling at Hyde City began for the bag mall plant with rails nearly complete and machinery running. A motor issue hampered one machine but is being repaired. General Manager Baumgerte expresses confidence operations will proceed smoothly after start. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Aster Cowdrick of Reid Street Pridey on November 14.

Hyde City Baumgerte Weung Escalapine Mr. Aster Cowdrick Reid Street Pridey

Marriage in St Trinois Catholic Church

Cornellia Barron and Mrs. Kate Smith wed Tuesday evening at 7:20 in St Trinois Catholic Church officiated by Father Roan. Witnesses were William Strayer and Air Nora McDonald. Cheer up a possible war with Mexico in ’32 may affect the draft.

Cornellia Barron Kate Smith St Trinois Catholic Roan William Strayer Air Nora McDonald Mexico

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Mtegerr Ftecat Down Seventh Day Adventists Seventh Day Adventist Church Merrell Street B. F. Kneeland Coudersport Kneeland Hay Drug Company State Department Dr Bole L. S. Hay C. L Bay A. 3. Hay JL A. Simmonds Senator Perose Unnion Services Rev. Salter Anti-Saloon League United State Senate Blisht Naltion Hin Ayater Sam Carter Blair County Ralph Shaw Utahville Lyia Rosella Johnson Filnton Cambria County Mechanics Hal Ves Side Armstrong Conz Winemiller Has BAG Mall
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