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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
2
British and Belgian forces reportedly joined in a tie as German advances threaten Allied positions. Dispatches from Ostend describe German airship activity overhead and German fortifications rising along the front while British and Belgian troops retreat toward safer lines.
Beston Oct 14 A Rosten curb stock exchange reopened after wartime closure. Trading started briskly with prices firm on other wholesale markets. New York markets followed with restricted trading. An estates and auditor notices appear in Clearfield County Pennsylvania records for estate distributions and court actions dated 1914.
Capetown dispatch reports a serious Boer rebellion seen as a threat to British rule. Officials estimate thousands may join Maritz forces as discontent grows during ongoing tensions in South Africa.
The Diocese of Erie will have Bishop Jarnel present to dedicate the new Ashroft Church building and administer Confirmation. Rev Carroll Nevada Smith leads Church of the Good Shepherd with plans for an all-day opening service and an evening 7:30 service. Builder Hess of Winthorne praised for construction.
Large crowd from Clearfield and vicinity plans to ride the special train at 6:15 PM from Market Street Station to Du Bois to hear Evangelist Dr. Stead Stough. Tickets available from local names and drug stores. 300 seats reserved in the tabernacle. strong sermon promised.
The Pittsburg Ladies Orchestra will headline the first number on the MM. C.tA. Lyceum course, performing at the Clearfield opera house on Tuesday evening October 20. The twenty-piece group features soloists Miss Gertrude Harvs Welch soprano, Miss Eyta Beary violinist and concertmaster, and Miss Agnes Rasche cornet soloist. Prof Albert D Liefelt has assembled top talent, promising a high class musical treat likely to fill the house.
Large improvements at the driving park grounds will offer improved comfort for spectators at Saturdays Bellefonte High school versus Clearfield High School game. Bleachers moved to side of gridiron allow 560 seating with clear views from all positions. Bellefonte is described as strong and fast this season, with new plays practiced to surprise the opposition.
The Pittsburgh Ladies Orchestra will open the M A Lyceum course with thirteen pieces in a varied program of instrumental and vocal selections. High class music lovers are urged to attend and season tickets may be obtained via telephone. The event starts October 2. Stolen item report notes a missing crete from Thock Haigd perch with details about a suspect, deadline for return October 12.
The Sunday school of the West Side MLE church will hold a rally on Sunday. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the event is centered on church activities and community gathering.
Harrisburg Oct 14 Automobile owners drivers and motorcyclists are urged to send in applications for 1915 licenses early the state highway department said Applications will be received by the automobile division from now and license plates for 1915 will be shipped to applicants then licenses will not be valid after January 1 1914 It is hoped that urging early requests will avoid the congestion of previous years and that leniency for late applications will not be extended next year
A well attended meeting of the Women's club discussed establishing a curb market in Clearfield. A committee will study methods used in other towns and papers were read on members including Miss Virginia Bigler and Mrs. Guerney Smith. The club, less than a year old, is seen as a growing influence in town.
Disjointed wartime notes report fighting between Rastiana and Kurds in a Persia theater with mentions of loot and engagement losses. Berlin dispatches note heavy losses for armies in Rasian Poland and broader eastern front actions as political lines shift. Ticketed evening event details appear amid scattered names and civic notices.
The final performance of The Last Bha features a benefit presentation by Fir. Company 1. The entertainment outshines previous evenings with a strong turnout and favorable audience reception, encouraging patrons to attend tonight's closing event.
Washington reports the border crisis as the gravest since Vera Cruz. After a White House conference, Secretary Gartzen sent a second message to Governor Hunt urging restraint and to refrain from moving the militia at present.
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