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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1913

Page

7

W C T U Convention Ends With Notable Address

The Cresfield county Womans Christian Temperance Union closed its 28th annual convention with two days of profitable activities. Mrs. Cora Beberry of Brooklyn delivered an excellent address. Various superintendents were appointed for the current year, reports were given on Mothers’ work, and memorial services were held. The county banner went to Du Bois for membership gain, and the 1914 convention will be at Du Bois.

County Union Cora Beberry Brooklyn Womans Christian Temperance Union Cresfield County F. B Wriegesworth Prisons End Bloor Chorpening T. S Bloom Dunsmore Trezia Hall Wava McNaul Will Humphrey Vic Hallowell Sarah Boyle Mra. Bieffy DuBois Bupl Lillian, Trezlas Tir Audiling Clara McCord Wilson T Bouton Tfsolution Committee Asbury Park Alice Deaning Smith DuBois Union Francis Willerd Grampian Union AM. Cluse Center County Union

County WCTU Convention Ends In Notable Meeting

The audience sang the W. C. T. U. song Victory and Pastor Salter gave a benediction as the 1513 convention closed. The county union hailed the gathering as one of its most interesting and profitable events in history.

Indictment Alleges State Officials Let Roads Fail

Portageville Sept 9 The grand jury charges State Highway Commissioner Edward Biglow District Superintendent G Langenheim Chief Engineer J A Foster and State Road Inspector Charles E Sterned with misdemeanor in office for letting county highways remain impassable The indictment calls state roads common nuisances Bench warrants issued for arrest and case set this week The claim cites lack of funds to pay for repairs

Schuylki Acada Pottsville Edward Biglow Pittsburgh G. (. Langenheim Allentown 3. A. Foster Harrisburg Charles E. Sterned Portagille Brumm

Mrs Huff Buried in Funeral at Benezett

The funeral of Mrs Frank Huff, murdered by her husband at Penfield last week, was held at Henezette Monday afternoon. Halt has engaged A M Liveright to defend him. He appears indifferent to his crime and, on attorney advice, refuses to visit visitors at the jail. W H Lellach Band. Ww H Lafiach, a former resident of Sandy township, died at his son’s home in Brockton New York Monday. The funeral will be held at West Liberty tomorrow afternoon.

Benezett Frank Huff Penfield Henezette Halt Ms. Liveright Eag W. H. Lellach

Hunters License by Letter Application Notice

Notices to apply for hunters licenses by letter to the county treasurer request the applicant’s name residence height complexion hair eye color and other identifying details. The treasurer requires full information before granting any license.

Electric Plant To Be Discontinued In Dimeling

The Dimeling Light and Power Company announces that service will end around September 20 due to plant and local conditions. Peum Public Service Company will take over patrons who wish to connect with the former firm. The company says reequipping would require costly improvements not justified by local patronage.

Dimeling Light and Power Company Peum Public Service Company Dimeling Company

Progressives Meet at Bois Blanc Island for Michigan Campaign Plans

Detroit leaders from across Michigan gathered on Bois Blanc Island in the Detroit River to map a vigorous statewide Progressive campaign. Wayne County Progressive Club handled today’s program with speakers Victor Murdock and Albert Beveridge, the day’s political highlights.

Detroit Michigan Mich Bois Blanc Island Detroit River Wayne County River Park Progressive Club Victor Murdock Alpert J. Beveridge

Temperance Rally Speaker from Ramer Will Visit Clearfield

C. Shavely of Ramer Pa a noted Anti Saloon League speaker will address a temperance meeting at the U B Church Clearfield Pa Tuesday night September 9 urging all interested to attend and hear his appeal for the temperance cause.

C. Shavely Ramer AntiSaloon League U. B

September Term of Civil Court Opens With Judge Searle

The September term of civil court opened with Judge Alonzo T. Searle presiding. The trial list shows several continuances and items marked for trial, including cases like Dr. George Price vs Charles Keebfer and Spence Brothers vs Annie Boring al, with various assumpsit and trespass actions among the docket.

Civil Court Alonzo T. Searle Twenty-second District

Court Docket Listing Multiple Appeals and Settlements

The docket reports several civil appeals and actions including Grant Cathcart versus Clearfield Co Insurance Co and others, William Guorsik versus Findlay Lodge et al trespass, John McGarvey versus Corona Coal & Coke Co appeal, Dr H A Collins versus August Brandt appeal, plus multiple other cases such as George H Richards versus Rose Sheffe and Carson & Co versus J B Luther Undertaking Co. Also noted are settlements in Summit Foundry Co versus David Bailey and related entries. The first case today was LB Hewitt versus Abble Wied appeal.

George Price Charles Keebfer PV. Daley Harriet Bogle Hunter Milling Co C. H. Notter Assumsit Harry T. Fowler Grant Cathcart Clearfield CoIietwal Ins. Co Appal William Guorsik Find. Lobeebt al John McGarvey Corona Coal & Coke Co H. A. Collins August Brandt William Condon Summit Foumbry Co David Bailey Carson & Co J. B. Luther Unfertaking Co Assumpsit Curtis Reed Ve D. W. Anderson Singer Sewing Machine Co Joseph Test LB . Hewitt Abble Wied

John E Landis Dies in Altoona Hospital

Former Janesville resident John E. Landis born January 26, 1879 in Janesville Clearfield county died at midnight Monday in an Altoona hospital after a weeklong illness. A brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad Middle division he is survived by his mother Mrs Mary S Sandie of Altoona, his wife and two children of Altoona, and sister Mrs J W Powell of Rosebud in the county.

Janesville Altoona John E. Landis Clearfield County Landis Middle Division Pennsylvania Railroad Mary 5. Sandie J. W. Powell Rosebud

Jerome Acquitted of Gambling Charge in Canadian Court

Jerome Travers Willers Jerome Jerome was acquitted on charges of gambling at Coaticook Quebec on the Grand Trunk Railway property while awaiting demigration authorities to decide Harry K Thaw case. The court apologized for the humiliation he endured. Mr and Mrs W J Berry of Stoneboro are visiting Mr Charles Berry on Margaretta St.

Coaticook Quebec Willers Travers Jerome Grand Trunk Railway Harry K. Thaw Mra. W. J. Berry Stoneboro Charles Berry Margaretta St

Regular visit to CLEARFIELD by Dr Rhoads for chronic diseases

Pittsburgh specialist Dr Rhoads will visit the Dimeling Hotel Clearfield Pa on Thursday August 21 offering free consultations for chronic and long standing diseases. He promises high quality advice and treatment with a 90 percent curable rate using a new method, claiming cures for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles stomach and liver issues and skin and blood diseases, with emphasis on offering care to those who cannot travel to Pittsburgh. He notes monthly town visits and 25 years experience, inviting young men and others to seek his aid.

Rhoads Pittsburgh Dimeling Hote Cleanfield Dimeling Hotel Clearfield Pa Jam

Hospital Supper To Aid Local Aid Group In Witmer Park

The Clearfield Hospital auxiliary will hold a supper in Witmer Park Tuesday evening September 9, starting at five o clock. Proceeds support hospital needs with a menu including cola ham baked beans corn coldslaw ice cream cake and coffee. Public cooperation requested despite rain chances.

Witmer Park Clearfield Hospital Y. B

Going to Canada to Hunt with F G Harris Esq

F G Harris Esq will travel to New Brunswick on Thursday to join hunters in pursuit of big game. He expects to be absent until October first. Snavely of Ramey conducted business in town yesterday and stayed at the Witmer Inn.

Canada F. G. Harris, Esq New Brunswick Snavely Ramey Witmer Inn

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.C.T.U Flower Nission McNaul Hamilton Caldwell Newell Crawford Bou State Bulletin Harry A. Reed John M- Chase Mra L. C. Bloom David Heilburd Belle Reed Anti-Saloon League M. EB Clearfield Carl Daniel Cora E. Seberry Fonsi Orstor Seberry Mery Mitch Rey Saller Biglow Penn Service Company EA Hewat Abbie Weed Anness Charles E. Roach Jacob Smiers Sel Fa Sar Mortgage F. B. Hewitt Spence Brothers Va Annie Boringal Richard S. Hughes Osceola Coal Co Mike Kegalinskie Shnon Chefosappat Jerome F. A. Rhoads Total Invested Capital National Bank Clearfield National Service Clearfield National Bank Yim Clearfield Trust Company
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