Canopus Club Seeks Support At Smethport Meeting
The Canopus Club met Monday evening at Grand Central Hotel in Smethport. Prizes totaling 260 in gold were won, and over 300 in cash plus 100 in pledges were raised for the Swine Cheese Factory project. Committees reported progress on electricity plans and agricultural cooperation, and the group thanked the Methodist Church for basement use and prize donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus Club
Grand Central Hotel
W E van Dyke
Mra P . Crossman
S L Fry
Y . Backus
Industrial Committee
C E Harris
Smovhe
E A Studhelme
Smethport ‘Ouopus
Uy B Wose
Jndge Boutoty
Lecture at church by Mrs Mitchell draws crowd and praise
The event at a famed church under the auspices of the W C T U featured pre-lecture performances directed by Mrs WP Mitchell. Speakers and attendees praised the lecturer Armour for delivering plain, unabashed truth on law enforcement and prohibition, with strong quotes about reform and political stance.
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Uonder
WP Mitchell
Mea Mitchell
Mra KE Mouton
McCoy
Archie Malcolm
Mr. Hallstrom
William Brownell
Morrison
Confederaw
Judas i
Mary Nes
Mathewson Near Return After Illness At Lake
Christy Mathewson, longtime major league pitcher, has been treated here since last July. Dr N Packard announced he is to resume light exercise soon and will begin with short daily sessions. No cough or fever observed, and he will be dressed for limited activity each day.
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Ac Lake
N.Y
Christy Mathewson
EN Packard
Mathewson
Matthewson
Ness Geary Tie The Knot In Smethport Romance
Ness Elisabeth Geary wed Ness son of Mr and Mrs Qrlo Ness in Smethport on April 23. The bride, popular and attractive, is praised by many friends. The groom, employed at Backus Novelty, is described as a trusted, agreeable young man. Friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.
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Ness Elisabeth Geary
MS Geary
Qrlo Ness
Ida Ness
Vlu
Mra
Ness
Smethport
Sera
Horton Eckhert Wedding in Olean NY
Edna Eckhert and Leo Horton of Olean were married at the Methodist parsonage by Ray Gregson on April 29. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Leonard Benson and W. P. Mitchell, with the bride from Crosby, Pa. Horton plays saxophone with Fitzgeralds orchestra in Olean and is a popular young man. the bride is a well known Olean figure. The Miner extends hearty congratulations.
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Wiss Edna Eckhert
Leo Horton
Olean
Methodiat
Ray
Gregson
Leonard Benson
Crosby, Pa
W. P. Mitchell
Smethport
Horton
Fitzgerald
Ular
Olaan
Death notice for Johana Nelson Karlen in Sweden
We have received notice of the death of Mrs Johana Nelson Karlen mother of Mr John Karlen in Arnilt Sweden on March 16 Good Friday aged 45 years. She is survived by five children Mire Albert Fetors Lod Angeles Calif John A Karlen Soultgatt Pa August Karlen Brooklyn N Y Mrs Selms Johnson and Anits Karlen Sweden.
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Johana Nelson Karlen
John Karlen
Arnilt
Sweden
Mire
Albert Fetors
Lod_Angeles
Calif
John A. Karlen
Soultgatt Pa
August Karlen
Brooklyn
Selms Johnson
Anits Karlen
Sars your money for the Carn wil
A fragmentary notice shows an event at the Smeth sport Lyceum on May 24 with unclear details about money or tickets. Entities are uncertain due to OCR flaws but references to a local venue and a date remain.
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Carnwil
Topeday
Smethsport Lyceum
Electricity for Smethport Promises Wide Coverage
Public meetings over two weeks discuss a proposed power project linking Portville to Smethport. Buffalo planners outline cost and wiring, stressing that streets will have access even if a household declines service. Townwide wiring is planned with fair taxation and equal access for all property holders, with another meeting to inform residents further.
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Smathport
Buffalo
Portvilla
Smethport
Suffeatnful Sprains J WyGallupotato Cresk
J WyGallupotato Cresk suf fered a painful sprain of his Jet and ankle on April 16. He was standing on an old sewing machine frame tacking a screen over a window when the frame collapsed and he fell, making it hard to extricate him. He is confined to his home for some time.
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J. WyGallupotato
Cresk
Sre
Conference Call by Governor Sproul on Pennsylvania forests
Harrisburg April 28 Governor Sproul chaired a two day conference in the Supreme Court rooms at the Capitol on Pennsylvania timber. Representatives of manufacturing mining agriculture and transportation joined unions as the governor emphasized forests as the backbone of the state's economy and essential to coal, rail, and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Capitol
Sproul
Lavor
Penns Lyanle
Pamphlet The Pamphlet Reborn as Monthly Journal
The Pamphlet edited by Charles J Taggert of Duloty has been reborn after nine months. The May issue expands to about 48 pages, is well printed, and designed by expert printers, signaling a planned monthly release starting June 25 on newsstands.
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Charles J Taggert
Duloty
Pennsylvania
Ting
Pittsburgh
Three Prisoners Taken to Penitentiary in Pennsylvania
Sheriff Robinson escorted John Sereno Lee Foster and Andrew Campbell to Pit tshare Pennsylvania to begin long term sentences. Campbell sent to Allegheny work house for 90 days while Sereno Foster received six years in Pittsburgh with not less than three years. Barney Purtle accompanied the sheriff.
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Sheriff Robinson
John Sereno
Lee Foster
Andrew Campbell
Pittshare
Allegany
Otter
Pittsburg
Barney Purtle
Sheri ® Robinson
Auto Club Formed at Kushequa
Kushequa Automobile Club holds a large meeting to improve the poor Kushequa to Mt Jewett road. They seek cinders from crossings, state highway help to finance the effort, and pledge effort to secure funds and immediate road attention with support from Superintendent E Scott.
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H W Martin
Kuehequa Club
E Scott
Smethport
Tus Miner
Atte
Winnecke Comet Expected to Near Earth in June
Astronomers at Yerkes Observatory Wisconsin and Harvard College Observatory note Winnecke 4 comet in an elliptical orbit may approach Earth in June. Predictions say visibility depends on its trajectory and telescope capability though current forecasts do not guarantee a near pass.
Smethport Hill Club Opens Practice for Season
Smethport Hill Club has begun regular practice with about 20 men on the list to pick from. Manager Rosa K Knapp plans to field a strong lineup in the May 8 game against Franklinville, with players like Gallagher Robbie Hull, Denning Spark Kohn Dunn Mee Gowan O'Brien Demning Hogan Walker Pegler McDermott Clark Josephson and others ready to sign up.
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Smethport Hill Club
Rosa K Knapp
Franklinville
Gallagher
Robbie
Laula Hull
Paul Denning
Spark
Aviator Parker D. Cramar Survives Bridge Maneuver Incident
Lieut Parker D. Cramar piloted his aircraft beneath the Kittanning bridge at about 60 miles per hour with a narrow margin of clearance. The maneuver was completed successfully though the fragmentary report notes the risky passage and cautious handling by the aviator.
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Parker D. Cramar
Kittanning
Paying Mechanic Street Paving Debate Reaches Pledge Year
Discussion with a principal promoter indicates Mechanic Street paving near certainty by 1922 or sooner. The text notes many free street issues in Stethport, some require postponement, while others consider electrical demand and feasibility of immediate paving work.
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Bia
Ja Stethport
The Automobile Transforms Smethport and McKean County Life
A passage from McKean County notes how cars shrink distances, replacing horse-drawn travel in Smethport and surrounding areas. Automobiles integrate with farms, banish long chores, and improve communication, mail delivery, and access to markets, making farming more attractive and independent.
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Smethport
Vavny
McKean
Smiethport
Smeth
CC Choate
Tc ‘Piuyt Bo
McKean County
Farm product prices fall in March across Pennsylvania
The Bureau of Statistics and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture show a statewide drop in average prices received by farmers for March 1 versus April 4. Wheat fell from 270 to 160 per bushel, corn 88 to 83, rye 430 to 122, oats 57 to ?. potatoes 89 to 8?. hay 21 to 20. apples 96 to 138. butter 50 to 48. milk 2 to 26.
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Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Paris
Engagement Ring Reveal at Beach Secret
Tit Bits notes Dr and Mrs Burg Chadwick returned from Washington and New York City after ten days away. Mr E B Jones plans to plant about 20 pine trees along Main Street to form a hedge around the east side of his residence.
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Burg Chadwick
Washington
New York City
Jones
Main Atrest
Resldence
Three Men Fined for Dangerous Dogs in Bagh Valley
Game Protector Hogarth and John Ram of Cameron County traced three men, Gerney Housler, Clyde Lawie, and W S Campbell, as dog owners in Bagh Valley. Each pleaded guilty to harboring dogs that roamed freely. They paid 28 dollars plus costs. dogs were to be destroyed, but the men escaped stiffer penalties.
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Hogarth
Bagh Valley
John Ram
Cameron County
Costa
Gerney Housler
Clyde Lawie
W 5
Campbell
Sunday Court House concert by Smathport Band
The Smathport Band played at the Court House last Sunday afternoon to strong support. The concert, led by conductor Rusedll Lindsley, drew enthusiastic crowds and the group requests funds via papers circulated by prominent local ladies to aid the musicians. Members include Cormets Hudeell Lindaley Fred Anderson Alfred Rush Edward Oxhland Hugh Abbey trombone Miner Quirk Fred Burlingham Tony Bherro baritone Barney Purtle Merle Dickinson TL Farrier Alton Jr Ross Knapp Wedo Turdick Joseph Nelson clarinets James Opurk Fred Seote ank Arthur Witt Debbie Hall Neil Holder.
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Smathport
Court House
Naltor Rusedll Lindsley
Cormets
Hudeell
Lindaley
Fred Anderson
Alfred Rush
Edward Oxhland
Hugh Abbey
Miner Quirk
Fred Burlingham
Tony Bherro
Barney Purtle
Merle Dickinson
TL Farrier Alton Jr
Ross Knapp
Wedo Turdick
Joseph Nelson
James Opurk
Fred Seote Ank
Arthur Witt
Debbie Hall
Neil Holder
MLSICAD HELD AT THE PAPTIST CHURUIL 8 SECCESS
MLSICAD held at the Baptist church last Belday evening filled the church with hearty applause. The program included instrumental pieces by Mersley Tanner Trio, readings, duets, quartets, solos, a six piece string band, and a closing chorus. Encores delighted the audience as Florence Schoonmaker and others performed.
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Baptist Church
Gomé
Mersley
Tanner
Joe Peeler
Uncle Ned
Richwed
Lyle Tanner
A Tu Gallup
Alabama Lullaby
Florence
Ruth Schoonmaker
Mitchell
Elese
Louis Tanner
Gladys Tanner
Agnes Mundy
Mary Hartson
Margaret Spanogle
Florence Schoonmaker
Norma Mitchell
Kenneth
Roger Green
Solamn
Mr Noble
Mack
Billy Brad and
the Big Lie
Fishermen's misfortune on opening day ends with mishaps
John Diegel breaks his fishing pole in three places and loses a day of sport. Claude Hetlela reports poor luck in Potter County as he trails three men and a boy along the stream. A distant observer notes someone falling behind and a short chase before small fish are finally caught. Bip partners remove his gear that night.
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John Diegel
Claude Hetlela
Potter County
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