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Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1913

Page

3

Bipartisan Interests Target Democrats in Colorado Fight

The article argues an "invisible government" works impartially to buy influence for its schemes. It cites Colorado efforts to unseat Senator Thomas in the Democratic primary, funded by big corporations seeking to defeat him. It notes a shift toward amalgamation with Progressives and Republicans to regain control.

Washington Sept Congreca Gvernment Colorado Thom@s Thom Thomas Omer Senate

Shooting of Albright Boy In Boggs Township Sparks Conflicting Tales

Reports vary on the Boggs township shooting of an Albright boy on Saturday. One account claims the youths were hunting a weasel when a gun discharged by accident. Another version suggests one boy killed himself intentionally.

Boggs Township Albright Progreas Yesternty J SU

Appointments of Clarion District in Erie Methodist Church

The Erie district annual conference at New Castle closed its work. Clarion district listings include Du Bois with superintendent Dr J Bell Neff, Brookville G 31 Hughes, DuBois First Church D A Platt, Moun Zion Co T Greer, Second Church R J Montgomery, Falls Creek C J Zetler, Luthersburg E D Thompson, Punxsutawney First Church B B Ginarder, Grace C H Quick.

Erie Methodis Episcopal Church New Castle Clarion DuBois J. Bell Neff du Bois Brookville Hughes Luthersburg ED. Thompson Puntsutawney First Church B. B. Ginarder Grace C. H. Quick

Preacher Dr Swartz Back in Town at Trinity Church

Rev Dr M E Swanz of York Pennsylvania preached at Trinity Methodist on Sunday. He was formerly pastor of the local Methodist church and drew a modest crowd.

M. E. Swanz York, Pa Trinity Methodist Church Swarts Methodist Church

Miss Corbin to Speak at Trinity Mission Meeting

Miss Corbin national field worker in missionary causes will speak at Trinity M. E. Church tonight in the lecture room. All interested in missions invited. Dr G Edmund Mauk of Woodland will be away the week of September 2 for the Pennsylvania Medical meeting in Philadelphia. Dr Cowdrick of Glenrio will respond to calls for Dr Maak during the latter's absence September 16-3.

Women’s Mission Society Trinity Women’s Missionary Society of Trinity M.elchure Miss Corbin G. Edmund Mauk Woodland Pennsylvania Medical Meeting Philadelphia Cowdrick Glenriela Maak

Butter winner Anna Reed tops August samples in contest

Mrs. Anna C. Reed of Clearfield tops August butter samples at State College. Her entry scored 192.5 points of 200 with marks for body, color, and style all high. The dairy instructor praised the butter as clean and sweet and congratulated Reed on an excellent showing.

Anna C. Read Clearfield State College Mra. Reed

DuBois Citizen Disrupts Socialist Meeting

A man in the crowd at a socialist speech in DuBois Monday interrupted the gathering with questions and inflammatory remarks. The speaker invited him to speak, he abused Socialists, nearly causing a riot, but organizers kept order and the disturbance ended with an apology.

DuBois Socialia

Alleged Sneak Thief Lodged In Prison In Clearfield

A printer from Altoona using the names Charles Barrett and Charles Burke is said to have traveled to Clearfield and stolen various wearing items, assembling enough wardrobe for winter. Constable Reilly pursued him and he is now imprisoned.

Clear Altoona Charles Barrett Charles Burke Clearfield Barrett Burke Reilly

Borough Council Adopts 35 Minute Session and Sewer Plan

The borough council met briefly to discuss budget and projects. Reports from department heads noted August fines totaling six dollars and a treasury balance of twenty thousand five hundred twenty one dollars and forty six cents. The Bigler avenue sidewalk curb project was approved and a sewer under rail tracks agreed with the Pennsylvania railroad. A kitten was killed by a car at Third and Market streets.

McHenry Whiteman Bigler Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad

Brewer Roes Sner Killings Case Goes To Court

One year after the shooting of Brewer Roes Sner by John Keel er, the accused man remains in jail awaiting a decision on whether he will be hanged or have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment.

Brewer Roessner John Keeler

Union Evangelistic Association organizes Glen Rishey meetings

The Glen Rishey pastors unite as Union Evangelistic Association to lead October evangelistic meetings in twelve districts. W. K. Hamilton and Prof. F. F. Leonard direct events with 24 weekly sessions, plus Sunday union services. Local officers and committees are chosen. Coroner Follum in DuBois has not finished the Huff case inquest. a Penfield evidence trip may occur later this week.

Union Evangelistic Association Glen Richey Union Evangelistic Associaton W. K. Hamilton Sabeha Kansas F.F. Leonard Urbana Follum DuBois Huff Penfield

Debt wiped out after sermon at Trinity M E church

Rev Dr Swartz sermon led Trinity M E church to erase the remaining debt of 32,500, a gratifying outcome for the congregation. The appeal moved members to resolve the financial obligation and celebrate the victory for the church's finances.

Dr. Swartz Trinity M. BE

Preparations for Punxsutawney Fair Meetings Begin

The Movement was inaugurated at a Sept 2 mass meeting in a Presbyterian church. Officers and committee heads were named including Prof. J M Rowles executive, Ray P Berry secretary, W E Miller building, Rev W J Waters music, Carl Lewis finance, Arch Johnson advertising, Enoch Grice usher, John Reay light and heat, with local Clearfield citizens involved. The fair association plans to attend and host events beginning today through Friday night.

Presbyterian Church J. M. Rowles Ray. P. S. Berry W. E. Miller Clearfield W. J. Waters Punxsutawney Agricultur O. B. Poulson Ecomal Fair Association Carl Lewis Arch Johnson Enoch Grice Usher John Reay

Union prayer meeting draws largest crowd in Bryer town

On September 10 a union prayer meeting gathered at the Primitive Methodist church led by Rev. C. B. Poulson, described as the town’s largest Bryer meeting in years. The event announced a twelve-district canvas for future college prayers, listing leaders Kerstone Robert Palmer, O’Shanter IFL McClell, Gen Richey Richards, Benj. Meamings, Liman Hoyt, and Rees Brown for Mt Calm.

Primitive Methodist Church C. B. Poulson Kerstone Robert Palmer O'Shanter IFL McCie Richey ‘Richards Benj. Meamings Liman Hoyt Calm Rees Brown

County Bar Acts Pays Respects to Late David Herron

At a Clearfield county meeting the bar association mourned the death of D S Herron Esquire of DuBois. President T H Murray led the session with resolutions praising his character and service. Addresses were delivered by W C Peetz A L Cole and A H Woodward.

David ' T Clearfield Paw Association T. H. Murray A. H. Woodward D. S. Herron DuBois W. C. Peetz A. L. Cole Enq

Bride-to-be honored at Mariam Bigler luncheon

Miss Mariam Bigler gave a luncheon Saturday afternoon at her Second Street home in honor of Miss Alice Bigler. Alice will wed John Provost of Pittsburgh soon. About 50 guests attended, with decor of ferns and white asters and bells of flowers concealing gifts as Alice entered. Several guests came from Curwensville.

Mariam Bigler Second Street Alice Bigler John Provost Pittsburgh Alice Curwensville

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Clarion District M. Shure Corbin Anna C. Reed Thind and Market Street Tabernacle AT Glen Rishey Bloomington Merritt Caldwell Fishtown L_ 4 Demi. Olanta F. A. Woods Mt. Zioo J. J Dunlap Thes P. M Willeco W. CT. U Waters Io Hamilton, Evangelist Swift F. F. Leonard Evangelistic Singer Herron, Esq Miss Marian Bigler Niagara Falls Suaquenanna Rt Fegular Buffslo Newton Central Trust Building Altoone Pennsylvania the County National Bank OF Clearfield County Total Invested Capital Clearfield National Bank Clearfield National Clearfield National Service Clearfield Trust Company
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