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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1913

Page

7

Burglar Shot by Policeman in Jewelry Thefts

Two men robbed two stores in DuBois overnight. One, Peck Haney of Clearfield, was shot in the leg by Officer Jeffrey while fleeing after a second break in at the Hoy Jewelry store. The other robber escaped. a suspect named Gallagher is believed involved. Haney is hospitalized and to be jailed after recovery. Also notes a synagogue fund drive in Philipsburg and a poor deer season with low venison take.

Peck Wancy McHenry Clear‘Mek DuBois Mr. Guth Peace Jeffrey Hoy Guth Thia Gallagher Haney Clearfield West

Public Service Purchases Morfiedale Electric Grant

The Penn Public Service Company has bought the Morfiedale electric light grant and will upgrade the service to improve reliability and coverage for local residents and businesses.

Morfiedale Penn Public Service Company

Hunters Track Wounded Deer Across Miles Then Slay It

Horace Worrall of Springfield Road Darby Frank Bickle of Philadelphia and three guides trailed a wounded two year old deer for 418 miles through Clinton County in heavy snow. A bullet from Worrall's wife ended the chase at Worth. The deer was a magnificent trophy.

Horace Worrall Springfield Road Darby Torgether Frank Bickle Sixty- Fourth Street Woodland Avenue Philadelphia Clinto County Worth Worall

New Dry Cleaning Firm Debuts in Clearfield Building

Two Clearfield youths open a dry-cleaning establishment in the former Speck's wallpaper building opposite the post office on Wednesday. Epa Toom has been repapered and remodeled. the store will feature palms and cut flowers, unusual window displays, and a commemorative souvenir for each adult visitor. Everyone is invited to attend and meet the new firm.

Clearfield Speck Epa | Toom Attena

Matthew Dunw Dies in Altoona After Long Merchants Career

Matthew Dunn, age 83 or 86, longtime Altoona merchant, died Sunday night at his home after a illness. Born in County Meath Ireland in 1837 he began business in 1866 in Altoona and remained there after moving from Housedale to the city.

Altoona Matthew Dunn Elty Mr. Dunn County Meath Ireland Housedale

Woman Charged With Larceny Over Wallet Mystery

Mrs. Mary EB. Roan of Sunbook faces larceny charges after a wallet found on a road near Coalport yielded 23 cents and later 29 in bills. Blake Campbell claims the purse’s total was 129.23 dollars when lost. Roan, denying the accusation, posted bail for a Coalport hearing set for next Monday at 3 PM before Alderman Crampsey.

Mary EB. Roan Sear Sunbook C. O. Baker Justice of the Peace J. A. Laing Coalport Blake Campbell Roan Campbell Sunbrook Camy Obell Aldreman W. B. Crampsey

Squire Raugh Potterdale Citizen Expires in Seventieth Year

I. W. Raugh, a justice of the peace in Karihaug township, died suddenly at his Pottersdale home on Monday in his seventieth year. He was well known in the downriver section of the country.

Potterdale I. W. Raugh Karihaug Pottersdales Squire Raugh

West Side School Girls Set Attendance Record

Twenty five seventh grade girls in Third ward Cleraftele town district achieved 997 days of attendance over the last two months, totaling 11 days per girl and 99.7 percent. County death notices list Cor, Davis, and other locals. Hunters report 113 pheasants killed in the county. Edward Berger and Clare Beatrice Edmundson wed in Blair County. Fresh eggs scarce. cold storage eggs available but disliked by housewives.

West Side School Cleraftele Town Blair County Edward Berger Clare Beatrice Edmundson Coalport

Good Roads Exhibition At Philadelphia December Event

The fifth annual Good Roads Exhibition, part of the American Good Roads movement, will be held December 9 to 12 at the First Armory in Philadelphia in connection with the fourth annual convention. The event showcases road machinery and features talks by national and international leaders, with public addresses planned and demonstrations of highway improvements and machinery exhibits organized by state governments and engineering colleges. Samuel Hill of Seattle, president of the congress, will chair the convention committee.

America Pris Firet ‘Pent Armory Philadelphia United States Machinnry Samuel Hill Seattle Congress

Commissioners save on bridge work in Clearfield Osceola

The Clearfield county commissioners repaired and refloored the Market street bridge and are completing similar work on the Curtin street bridge over the Moshannon in Osceola, in conjunction with Centre county. Old iron bridges rebuilt to carry modern loads. A wine locomotive on a wagon over eight tons and six horses recently crossed the Osceola bridge. four ton coal wagons pass Market Street daily. Bridges rebuilt at lowest bid price and plans probated Daley Will. Registrar Reed went to DuBois to probate J. I. Daley's last will and testament.

Clearfield County Market Street Moshannon Curtin Street Osceola Centre County Market Atreat

Five Deer Reported After Saturday Banter Event

Five deer were spotted after a Saturday gathering described as a party offices tweet banter posted by Mehaffey. The incident notes a casual outdoor scene with wildlife near the event site.

Mehaffey

Cleveland's Way Cigar Stands Must Close Sunday Saloon Rule

Cleveland police ordered strict liquor law enforcement on Sunday. All saloons and connected cigar stands must close from midnight Saturday to Monday opening. Saloonkeepers must not run Sunday evening activities. blinds must stay up until opening hour. Downtown cafes losing Sunday restaurant privileges will not resume trade. A separate note mentions large trout caught west of Clevefield on Thursday, promising good spring fishing.

Cleveland

Farewell Party Held At Clearfield High School

An evening farewell gathering was held at the Clearfield high school building in Doser for Harold Gilliland as he prepares to leave Monday for a new opportunity. The event included music and dancing.

Eermer Clase Clearfield Fe Doser Harold Gilliland

Elk mistaken for deer shot near Orviston Clinton County

A large female elk was shot by mistake for a deer near Orviston in Clinton County. The carcass was transported to Lock Haven where the meat was sent to the hospital for disposal or treatment.

Orviston Clinton County Lock Haven

Willam Patterson Jr elected to Mask and Whig Club

Willam H Patterson Jr is elected a member of the Mask and Whig club at the University of Pennsylvania and chosen as leader of the male chorus in the same organization.

Willam H. Patterson, Jr The Mask Whig Club University of Pennsylvania

Betts Reports No Contributions in Recent Campaign

W L Betts treasurer of the Clear field county Democratic committee states no contributions were received and campaign outlay did not exceed $50.

Clearfield County Democratic Committee United States Canada Oliver

Mad dog bites two children and a man shoots it

Excitement on the West Side over a reported mad dog attack leaves two local boys bitten and a man killed the animal. Constable Moore tracks the dog to Center where Gearhart shoots it. The dog’s fate and the victims’ condition spark townwide chatter as real estate transfers appear in the same column.

Mog H. A. Kennedy Harry Conklin Tne Caida Waa Conklin Aho T. W. Moore King Hyde City Constable Moore Center Jongsan Gearhart Young Conklin, Home

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