Smethport High School Class of 1912 Graduates
The Smethport High School Class of 1912, largest yet with sixteen graduates, enjoyed a full week of events led by Principal Bright and the faculty. A baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. W. McGovern preceded class day exercises at the Lyceum, with speakers, songs, and tributes. The commencement at the Lyceum Tuesday evening featured Rev. A. B. McCormick, diplomas, and a valedictory, as Dr. John Clark and officials praised the class and presented diplomas to the sixteen graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport High School
Bright
J. W. McGovern
Harold Day
Helen Hamilton
Helen McGowan
Grace Schooler
Ralph White
Florence Ayelle
Misa Flossle
Marjorie Glesgow
Crs Barran
Elvin Nurlingand
Jamh Hungerford
Miss
Edith"Ouoson
Leona Hogarth
Edwin Kohn
Smethport! High School
Lycetmn
Duas
Roard
Svealog
W. E. van Dyke
St. Luke's Church
Missee Flosal
Freeman
Ruth Hungerford
Marjorie Gleason
Norine Kidder
William Brownell
Edwin Bauton
Russell Chapuian
Gamta Lucia
Stanley Bright
A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
Charus
Deo Her’ Simkins
Paul Revere
John Clark
Board of Education
Florence Ursula Apple
William Arthur Brownell
Elvin LeRoy Buringame
Ellanorah Eunice Colegrove
Christel Comes
Harold Mitton Day
Flogsle Elizabeth Freeman
Helen Louise Hamlin
Ruth’ Leonora Hungerford
Edwin Rudolph
Koha
Edith Elin Otcosoh
Grace Rachel
Schoocer
Ciulda May
Schoonmaker
Ralph Leon White
Helen Gleazon
Harriet Browpell
Job
W. A. Harrid
Medina. x
Good Roads Convention to Be Held in Bradford
Bradford to host Good Roads convention Thursday June 4 and two sessions Thursday evening June 6 at the Exchange Lyceum. Prominent road officials from the United States will address audiences. a 6 PM dinner is planned with road supervisors and their wives. Organizers aim to distribute circulars nationwide to advertise the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Roada
Exchange
Lyceum
Diia Aection
United States
Resolutions of Sympathy by Fidelity Grange
Fidelity Grange No 1238 issues sympathy for Mrs James McGowan. They note her cheerful, helpful nature and express condolences to the bereaved family. The group votes to suspend their charter for sixty days, sends copies to the family, and records the resolutions in minutes. Named signatories include Lydia Abbey Kate Burdick and Anna Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGowan
Bourne
Anta
Slater
Grange
Lydia Abbey
Kate
Burdick
Anna Stark
Death of John D. Dugan Father of Rev. J F Dugan
John D Dugan aged about 85 died at 12 15 Saturday at his son s home St Elizabeth s parochial residence following a week illness due to old age He was born in Ireland in 1819 came to the United States in 1842 lived in Pittsburgh California and Erie before moving two years ago to Smethport to live with his son He is survived by his wife three sons Rev Father J E Dugan Edward B eau and two daughters Mrs Margaret Kinner and Mrs Susan Berry The funeral was held at St Elizabeth s church and later at St Patrick s Erie Trinity cemetery was his final resting place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Dugan
John D. Dugan
J. Dean
St. Elizabeth's
Dugan
J. E. Dugan
Hilsborough
Ote
Edward Boeau
Eria
Margaret Kinner
Susan Berry
Erle
Erie
Pennsylvania
St. Patrick's Church
Hls
Trinity Cemetery
Custers Old Command Theme in Our Townsman Columns
Henry Hallmans writes from Sihethport Pennsylvania on May 27 1912 about General Custers Old Command and the Civil War memories of U S Regulars including Ex Sergeant Henry Helmann The piece blends nostalgia with references to the Seventh Cavalry and Custers command while a separate ad section promotes a sale of horses carriages and a July 4 celebration in Smethport Pennsylvania The Miner carries the notices and local ads with the sale and shop promotions included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hallmans
Sihethport
Miner
General Custer
Adella
Eight Year Old Boy Run Over by Automobile
An eight year old boy, Walter Manheimer, escaped serious injury after being run over by a slowly moving automobile on Main Street late Friday night. He was riding a bicycle with a companion when he veered in front of the car. though crushed by a wheel, he suffered only minor scratches and a bruised toe, with the bicycle badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Hi i. Wingert
Walter
William Manheimer
Agd
Bly
Bartle
Fulton Street
Bacing Novelty Garage
Bertie
Monteimer
Srike
Alin
John E. Wingert
Natrivh
De&p
Band Concert At Main Street This Evening
A Washington State concert on Main Street features pieces by Young Tron Clad Marchi Brown Poet and Peasant Overture Suppe Come Kiss the Blarney Mary Darling Intermezzo Spring Waltz Concert Waltz Two step and marches including Lights National Emblem Dixie and Star Spangled Banner. The program lists composers Bagley Wagner and Bauer among others for the event this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Washington State
Young
Tron
Marchi Brown
Suppe
Rhelphardty Hanpy
Marek
Lampe
Man Takes Carbolic Acid In Tragic Lovers’ Pact
Neal McFarland a 34 year old farmer from Lovejoy farm near Duke Center died after swallowing carbolic acid early Sunday following a dispute over whiskey with his wife. The couple, once workers for the elderly Mr Lovejoy, had married after his death and moved to a Creson sanatorium project site with plans to expand to 320 beds. Coroner Sherman and Dr Snyder were notified. the death occurred within minutes and the couple’s troubled history is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Neal McFarland
Duke Center
McFarland
Lovejoy
Prentigevale
Billy
Jana
Dr. Snyder
MacFarland
Sherman
Mr. Lovejoy
Sera
Mrgi Lovejoy
Ed Stora
Tila
The Devil at Lyceum Next Friday Night in Southport
Eduard Waldmann stars in The Devil at the Southport Lyceum next Friday night May 0. The Hungarian drama, famous in New York, features Waldmann as a polished gentleman who embodies evil and toys with human souls. Waldmann and his company also perform Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in a later engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Southport Lyceu
Eduard Waldmann
Dr. Miller
Devi
New York
German-English Geror
Mr. Waldman
East
Mo. Waldmann
Als Company
Stexengon
New Cresson State Tuberculosis Sanitarium under construction
The new Cresson State Tuberculosis Sanitarium is under construction and expected to be ready to accept patients by mid September. Commissioner Dr. Samuel G. Dixon inspected completed portions last week and praised the progress. The facility aims to match the hospital’s proven results. A dining room girl position is listed at the adjacent hotel in Hazelhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Crescon
Mont Alti
Creason
Andrew Carnazgia
Chia
Sal
Itle
Carnegie
Cresson
Samuel G. Dixon
Fomona Grange Meeting at Farmers Valley Next Week
Fomona Grange held at Farmers Valley to convene Wednesday with McKean County and Pattorn Grange III. Schedule includes 11:00 business meeting, 12:00 dinner, 2:00 open meeting, welcome by Frank Hacke rett, various discussions on farming topics, recitations, solos, and a 7:30 opera in Fifth Degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Valley
McKean County
Pattorn Grange Lll
Dinter
Rydo Pen
Backwith
Olin-Saia
County Lily
Erom Plage
Solo
J. C. Goding
Mary D. Howler
James Bray
Valley Grange
Beatrice Ofbhtt
Edth Mostey
Janes Bray
James Oliver
H. D. Dito
Laura Otto
Witehuille
Notice to Firemen for Memorial Day
Notice to firemen requests all members to report at the base house at 1 20 p m on May 30th in tall uniform to take part in Memorial Day services by order the president
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smethport
Carrie Clark
John DD
Custer
Henry Helmann
U.S
Seventh Cavalry
Custer Poly
Colin
Eister
Firhta
Howe
Custers
Mex Seveolar
Smeth Port
Clan Hake
Nance
Rew City
Barr
Walter Mouheimer
the Devil
THE
Wuicd Daye
Neen Oveney
Rue Brace
Mountala - Eanaturiuay
Alto
Ad Hotel Haxal
Hazelburst
Fomona Grange
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