Warren Moore Co Starts Local Road Job Expansion Under Windsor
Warren Moore Construction Co. in Smethport launches road improvement work on the Smethport Bradford road from borough line to Rew with new superintendent Windsor directing operations. Philadelphia officials R. Kuicder and H. Palmer arrive with additional equipment and a plan to complete paving before next fall, weather permitting, as crews mobilize in Farmers Valley for a large Italian workforce and camp setup.
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Windsor
Warren- Moore Construction Co
Philadelphia
R. &. Kuicder
HP. Palmer
Smethport
Warren-Moore — Company
Smethport-Bradford Road
Borough Line
Rew
Democrat
Farmers Valley
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET PROMISES INTERESTING SUMMER EVENT
County high schools brace for a summer track meet with Smethport expected to compete. Preparations show strong material and early steps toward forming teams. In basketball, the Canids beat Eldred 46 to 26 as Smethport’s lineup includes Josephson Hall McDermott Nellis Shea Thau and Wolcott. The Spartans vow to return Thursday night hoping to reverse a prior defeat.
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McKean County
Smethport High School
Stari
Cupids
Eldred
Canids
Faet Spartans
Smethport
Josephson
T Hall
McDermott E Nellis
Shea
Thau
Change of Time on Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule
A new timetable went into effect Monday on the Pennsylvania railroad. The Clermont branch introduces earlier departures for the afternoon short distance trains from East Smeth to Lasvabes, now leaving at 5 22 instead of 6 32, with return trips from Lasvabes/East Smeth at 6 20.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Clermont
East Smethrupt
Lasvabes
Smethport to Host Baseball Meeting for Fast Pitch Team
A meeting is set at the House House next Friday evening at 7 oclock to organize a Smethport fastball team for the season. Towns in the region are forming semi professional teams. Smethport aims to field a strong pitching and batting staff with local talent and several State Department employees. If interest and financial backing grow, the team could become self supporting after opening. Attendance is urged for all interested.
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Smethport
Huse
Tilnite
Lisethport
Angers
Curious Oil From Water Well Near Tuttle Oklahoma
A Norwich resident, We G. N Dickinson, sent h. & Hunhek a small bottle of crude oil from a water well near Tuttle Oklahoma. The oil tests at 62 degrees gravity, comparable to refined gasoline, and can power autos and stationary engines. The deposit lies along a Canadian shale seep running under 50 feet of sand. About three barrels of this high grade oil are taken daily from the well.
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H. & Hunhek
Tuttle
Oklo
G. N Dickenson
Norwich
Tilg
Good oil producer contends drilling depth reaches two thousand feet
Conteactor A J Uiyatt and loan contractor Jagt Friday drill into sand at depth of TRAN feet in the Thwe FR Of cormaty well. GF Davis farm of Med MIL reports the well may yield oil at a rate of one and a half barrels daily. The well, drilled dry, prompted deeper operations 1065 feet. Results look favorable, prompting H and 3 company to continue to 2200 feet to seek higher production.
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Conteactor
A. J Uiyatt
Jagt Friday
Cormaty
Smeisport
Davis Farm
H. & 3. Company
Trestle Break Causes Railway Shutdown to Repair
A Rushequa Ry. trestle tear last Thursday morning isolated the engine from the main line forcing a daylong shutdown. Holmes & Gillilan's plant halted work until repairs were completed, with service resuming Friday as the engine returned to operation.
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Holmes & Gillilan’s
Olean Nuptials at Church Of The Friendly Spirit
At Olean New York on Monday March 29 Tee Gallimeur married Misa Cawie Pitcher. The couple will reside in Ormsby after a wedding trip to Rochester Buffalo and Niagara Falls. A Easter service and special sermon titled The Standard Mortale will be held at the Church of the Friendly Spirit with a parade of church members invited to join in Easter observances.
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Olean
Tee Gallimeur
Misa Cawie Pitcher
Orm
Mdy
Floya Ostrander
Port Allen Gang
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Mie
Mrs. Ostrander
Ormsby
Sturdly
Ava
Smethport Meeting Debates Community Center and Milk Plant
A Smethport weekly meeting led by President OW Bouton discussed adopting the Lyneum building as a community center. The group advanced plans for a milk condensing plant and an ongoing housing initiative, plus traffic on electric lighting, freight, and railroad talks.
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Smeth Fort
Wright House
OW. Bouton
Jimnemile
Ila
Community House
Lyneum
A. Lo Gallup
Smethport Garage Co
Main Street
Court House
Gallup
Club
Nonpartisan Congressional Movement Gains Attention
The piece notes a nonpartisan congressional movement forming within a GOP dominated district. It argues voters tire of misrepresentation in Washington and cites labor organization involvement, reflecting frustration with traditional party control.
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Stig Pkin
Digteiot
Washington
Road contracts let in Bradford County bids approved
Bradford County Commissioners and Bradford township supervisors approved bids for two major road contracts. The Bradford-Lewis highway about six miles long and the Lerrabee-Adred road about three miles will begin soon and be usable in autumn. Marlon & Hanger Company won route 97 from Bradford to Tay Run for about 379,000 dollars. Peter B. Colgan won route 410, Larrabee-Adred for about 606,893 dollars. Four bids were received per road. Road segments in Smethport, Wildred borough, and Shinglehouse areas will be advertised in April and May.
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Bradford
Melioun County Commissioners
Lourth
Bradford Township
Mavon & Hanger Company
Paxinos
State Department
Harrisburg
Peter B. Colgan
Dunkirk
Row Hill
Wldred
Ceres
Smethport
Seven Fates
Mt. Jewett
Oscar Engstrom Dead After Stroke at Smethport Native
Oscar Engstrom died at his home in Tsttalo after a paralysis stroke. He was a former prominent Smethport resident aged AA. Survived by widow and five children Edward Bessie Ta ther Waldo Carlton of Buffalo NY, aged parents of Smethport, five mothers Victor Amandus Augustus Otto of Smethport Adolph of Franston Til, and sister Mrs Sam Blembert. Funeral to be held in Buffalo Friday at 2 34 under Masonic auspices. extended notice to follow next week.
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Oscar Engstrom
Ametaport
Smetaport
Tsttalo
Leavin
Edward
Bessie
Tather
Waldo
Carlton
Buffalo, S
Smethport
Victor
Amandus
Augustus
Otto
Adolph
Franston
Til
Sam Blembert
Buffalo
Smethport Attorneys Unite in Ohio City
Kenneth Mayo, once a Smethport lawyer and ex army major, and John Ruffalo, another former Smethport attorney now a leading attorney in Floungatown, Ohio, have joined forces in Cleveland area activities.
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Smethport Attorneys
Ohio City
Kenneth Mayo
Well
Smethport
Army
United States Rairoad Administration
Cleveland
John Ruffalo
Floungatown
Ohio
Men Wanted to Work on State Highway Job Ad
Apry R. A Windsor at Grand Central Hotel Smethport or Warren Moore and Co Office Farmers Valley Adv reports a call for men to work on state highway projects.
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Windsor
Grand Central Hotel
Smethport
Warren, Moore & Co
Farmers Valley
Buckfast Minstrels To Benefit Local Legion
Smethport fans await the Buckfast Minstrels a lively variety show next Tuesday evening April 5 for the benefit of the Urkrail Peat American Legion. The company features J. Ta Mor Morning, Red McDonald, the Ladies Sextet, Mitchell and Mitchell, and DeFour Master Marvels with Wm Mitchell as stage director. a clever array of musical and comic acts promises high entertainment value.
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Burkiat
Urkrail Peat American Legion
Smethport
Wl Bottton
Hilla Utelell
Treg
Telseemorr
Rose Knapp
Dack Mnetison
Lindholm
J. Ta. Mor Iing
Clohineton
Studholme
Red’ McDonald
Mitchell & Mitchell
Wm. Mitchell
Jhas
F Srionhness
Buckfast Minstrele
Daylight Saving Sunday Not All Regions Adjust Clocks
Across the nation many areas did not shift clocks back one hour as daylight saving time began on Sunday. Local observers made no change to usual nighttime hours and kept typical schedules despite the nationwide change.
Sparks From Railroad Fire Destroys Valley Barn
Sparks from a passing Shawmut engine set a large 0x40 barn in Farmers Valley on fire Sunday afternoon. Residents watched as flames spread to nearby grass and fence posts before 3:00 PM. Firefighters and locals formed a bucket brigade and used chemicals to gain control by 6:00 PM, saving a nearby straw stack but the barn and its contents were destroyed. Loss estimated around 3000 with insurance undetermined.
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Farmers Valley
H. 1
Reddeid
Smethport
Sparky
Hugh
Buone
Mr. Redfield
S. F. Redfield
Severa
Pomona Grange Meet and Clean Up Orders
The Pomona Grange gathering at Steen County meets at Allegany on Wednesday April 7 with a program led by Mr. Welsh of Pennsylvania State College on dairying and home talent skits. The day includes sessions, reports, and talks on school problems milk handling and garden topics, followed by a notice to property owners to clean up all premises by May 1 or face drastic action. Also reported are extensive telephone repair crews in Smethport replacing serviceable poles and upgrading the local system.
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Pomona Grange
Cranges
Buslces
McCarey
C. Lillibridge
Heim
Croding
Sheen i
W. Jones
Tilton
Crumsy
W. Abbey
Daley
Ko Weld
Penna State Collers
of Healfs His
Rinetaport
Housing Committee Aims To Track Vacant Rooms In Smethport
The Smethport Community Club housing committee seeks to compile a list of empty houses furnished rooms and apartments to aid newcomers and residents with rentals. Cooperation from all is urged as the effort supports town development with the help of M S Geary, committee chair.
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Gallup
Comenittes
Smethport
Wm. Farnham
A. Gallup
Worth Smith
Crossman
M. S. Geary
Newman H. Raymond
Miauntendar Corporation
Smethport Conopua Club
Eiveryone
Geary
Great new fruit jar astonishes readers in Smethport
Mr Newman H Raymond of Staunton Jac Corp showcased a novel canning jar at the TDemo crat offer in Smethport. The Staunton method seals fresh food in a glass jar via air pump suction and rubber band, promising permanent preservation. Demonstrations planned for Smethport residents. Raymond notes Bufrate offices and Alden NM glass factory. quarry operations at Rock Ledge near Smethport.
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Newman H. Raymond
Staunton Jac Corporation
Smellport
Rock Lodge
Staunton Company
Tdemocrat
Staunton
Raymond
Smethport
Bufrate
Alden
Tock Longe
Jecull
Beng
Rock Ledge
Marjor Raymond
Grand Central Hotel to Undergo Major Interior Makeover
Ganitind T. H. Purtte of the Grand Central intends extensive alterations to the hotel. A new archway will join the office and former bar room to form a single front lobby across the building. A wide stairway to the basement, wash rooms relocated, and dining spaces opened up will expand the dining area. Interior painting and decorations will refresh the rooms, making the Grand Central one of the finest hotels in the region.
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Ganitind T. H. Purtte
Grand Central
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Ghurgh
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Wwe
Creat Company
Hnemen
Roll Telephone Co
Smothport
Aly Week
J. Johnston
Rige-Roblin
Brookville
Allena Kuli
Chat Plier
Ralph Rice
Mro
Arthur Rice
Mu “Trent
Min. Mo
Med. Rice
Lreakville
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