31 May 1923
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Newspaper
Mckean County Miner
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
1
An arrest spree led by county officials uncovered a major moonshine haul. Officers, including investigators identified as Fowler and Salyiter, recovered bottles and containers during the operation near Leusiloow, with multiple suspects tied to the illicit trade. The case references a broader crackdown against bootlegging as election tensions rise.
Fragments indicate a potato sale notice with prices around 400 per bushel and buyers urged to inquire. The readable text mentions locations and vendors, though specifics are garbled.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Pranis Arey and Mareh in an evening event with strings of garbled words. It references questioning actions and a person named Wiss pig eff Wow and AvEL s Hho wand. The meaning is uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a death and related events in Pumers Valley near San Pedro California. Mentions of persons named Johnson and Reo appear along with references to a terrace and ravens. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and incomplete sentences.
A report describes a headon collision on a windy street. Mabel Kinney and Mrs Binney were injured. both suffered facial cuts and bruises. Dr Chadwick attended to the patients as one wheel and a mud guard were damaged.
Smethport High School holds its commencement exercises on June 7. The program includes graduates from the local class and expected participation by faculty and administration in a formal ceremony.
Fragmented OCR records a meeting note from a county Grange lodge. Names such as Roane Jerry Grange and Lyle Stablene appear among scattered phrases about degrees, officers, and duties. The legible fragments indicate a formal gathering with references to watchmen, legislation, and school items in a rural Grange context.
Damaged report describes a Saturday incident near Brooder farm in Bradford where a vehicle wreck occurred after a collision with a cyclist. Tarx, the driver, was not injured. The car suffered significant damage, with parts torn away as the other party fled the scene.
The administration signals approval for a modest expansion of programs amid a tight budget. Officials say the move will enable five targeted initiatives, including housing support and small business relief, while preserving overall fiscal restraint.
A jumble of misread words mentions transportation and people like Lee Barton and Chadwick. Details are unclear, with many garbled phrases and no coherent events or dates to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR records mention Mrs Callar and a three year period of residency in a town with references to Han adyiph yusgarrd and Remolph 21. Calar resided Strethport and later moved to Louisville. The text is garbled with missing dates and unclear names.
A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Al P Galley in Furnival Town. It describes him as a capable lawyer and a conscientious, friendly neighbor with many friends. The text references his March date and Virginia or local ties, but the exact details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Emily West and a billiard or pool context at a city system. No coherent event details or clear entities to form a full news item. Summary reflects uncertainty with minimal facts from the readable fragments.
A garbled message hints at schemes and names like Scrat Neil and Akay Vy amid odd references to tie dye ideas and a playful riddle about ideas. The readable fragments suggest a quirky plan or conversation around creativity and identity.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a parish house meeting on a Monday in May with references to faces, smoke, and a worker. Details are corrupted, but it hints at a local gathering or event with community figures and a tense atmosphere.
Fragmentary report notes a day observed in Csmethport with references to Alemofial and Suierhpart. Vague lines mention a program from last week’s Miner and impressions, while G W King and others were out of town.
Fragmentary OCR text references a person named Cotegrave and a move to Orchi Hartnett, with mentions of a well known figure and years. The context suggests a local school or community notice from Smethport but specifics are unreadable.
Local organizers announce Allegiance Day events slated for Thursday June 14 at community venue. Plans include a brief ceremony and public participation led by area civic groups.
A notice announces a public demonstration at the state college this Thursday night. It covers activities including livestock, crop planting, and various projects by residents and students, with events extending from the 13th onward and involving a range of community participants.
Miss Macy Donald led a paint demonstration at St. Women High School showing how an old building materials convert into appealing interior finishes. The talk featured workers from the interior decorating team who explained steps, tools, and safety while transforming a derelict space into a marketable showcase.
A partial advertisement references concrete work and excavation activity. The readable fragments mention starting something related to digging and groundwork, but details are unclear. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable from the fragmented OCR.
The First Baptist reports a morning service led by Av Renicks with the sermon titled He Could Not be Ran h. The article notes a Tuesday evening Bible study at 7:30 and a Thursday practice meeting at 6. It mentions attendance and participation across age groups and invites wider attendance.
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