Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-12-21

somerset. He has since represented that dis
trict in Congress.
DurihS 1888, Daniel W. Moore q brother of
william, purchased one half of the office and
shortly afterwards William disposinp of his
remaining half to Daniel, dissolved his con.
hection with the paper. Whilst Mr. Moore
was connected with the press, he did much TO
ouild up the Democratic organization. and Ia
oored zealously in the cause. His paper was
iioeraiy supported, and through it he realized
some funds which, judcously managed in
mercantile and numbering operations, have rem
dered him comfortable. With the execution
OF an appointment as postmaster, and nomi
nation and election associate Judge, we be-
iieFe his long service as a partizan editor has
brought him no political preferment.
From 1888 to 1915, Daniel W. Moore con-
Quoted the paper. In that year Hardman P.
Thompson, who had learned his trade in the
ONCE, became an equal partner. He only re-
manned two years, when, turning his attention
to medicine. he studied under DR.. Lorraine.
and after graduating at the University of Penn
sylvania, located in Curweusville, where he
now practices. In the fall of 1917, A. J.
Hemphiil, now deceased, another apprentice of
Mr.. Moore, took the place of DR.. Thompson.
Whilst Moore and Hemphill published, the
paper, in lSi9, changed its name and was call
ed the Country Dollar. From then until 1852
Mr.. Moore published the paper alone After
1880 it was styled the CleqrfeH RepublicQn
the name it now bears. From 1852 to Dec.
1875, Clark Wilson, the present editor and
publisher of the Democratic Messenger, pub
IlShed in Indiana county, was associated with
Mr.. Moore in conducting the paper. Wilson
then Withdrew and Moore published until the
summer of 1857, when Jas. II. Larrimer, ESQ.,,
and r. +. Ward, Jr., became editors and pub
fishers, Mr.. Moore retaining an interest in the
office. During 1858 Mr.. Ward withdrew and
left the editorial department in charge of Mr..
Larrmer.
Daniel W. Moore, during bis connection
with the paper, was early and earnest in his
advocacy of the various measures of the Dem
ocratic party. His zeal as a partizan occa-
sionally made him write as believing the end
justified the means, but generally his expOsi-
tions and arguments were candid and fair.
Many of his editorials showed clear concep-,
| ton of his subject and were neatly expressed.
His paper occupied respectable position.
He was working man in his party. Not con-
tent with his labors in the office, he mingled
with his partiZans in their caucuses and their
meetings, and directed party maneuvers. He
| has acted as justice of the peace, county trea-
surer, clerk in the Post Office Department,
and is now occupied as mail agent under an
| appointment from the present Administration.
His disposition would render him contented
and happy under any circumstances. He is
mild, kind and indulgent; plain modest and
companionable, yet holds TO his opinions with
great pertinacity. Since be has quit giving
the paper his supervision, it has lacked in in
terest and appearance; though lattery it has
improved in these respects. The paper is now
edited by j. II. Larrimer, Esq, citizen of
Centre county, who studied law under the late
Judge Burnside, and on his admission 10 the
Bar moved TO Clearfield and commenced prac-
tice. He has good legal mind, and is high
toned, honorable gentleman. The paper is
radically Democratic. Its editorials are all
sound, having more length than depth.
(To BE COSTISUsD.)