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possibilities'of the Clermont coal deposits. . In' the fall of 1874 he tested the coat. A company was formed with Buffalo men supplying- the $V 000,000 capitalGen. McGee headed the organization as president Associated with him were: G. R. Wilson, J. Condlt Smith, Sherman S. Jewett, F. H. Root, N. G, Fargo, WUam JL Gletmy, Faacall F. Pratt, Edward P. Beals, Frank L, Danforth, G. B. Bhtes, M. T, Willson, Nelson C. Ruiraey, Cicero J. Haralln, C, Clark, George T. Williams and Jacob F. Schoetlkopf.The new coal company also built: a railroad. Work was rushed to com- i plete it by July 1, 1875.John F.f Jibattfng remembers the day the mines opened. Past 84, his home overlooks the mound where the first shaft was sunk.There was a row of log cabins along that ridge.1' Hie pointed to the skyline across the valley.The mines brought the Swedes, Honest, hard working people, those fellows. Honest as the day is long.He paused,A fellow could leave a washing out on the line then. Someone stole part of mine last week.
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McKean County Democrat
Smethport, Pennsylvania, US
Thu, May 30, 1935
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