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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

3

East and West Area Easter Visits Highlight Local Socials

Lois Burdick of Wolleville hosts family visit as Ethel Love of Austin Pa spends Easter with Nelson Love on East Potato Creek road. Mrs. O D Nourse ill. Families attend church in Smethport and Guico dance planned for Friday. Cory Gifford of Ridgeway trips home from school, plus multiple greetings among local residents on East Valley road and Burbank.

Tiga Lois Burdick Wolleville Dastor F. A. Burdick Burbank Misa Ethel Love Austin Mirs Nelson Love Potato Creek O. D. Nourse Hyde Caryvills Helen Mather East Valley King's Corners A. Burdick Leo Smethport Claud Green Norwich Low Abbey WC Hackett James N. Hackett Herbert Vents Guico Wim Howe East Smethport Alisa Cory Gifford Ridgeway Nellie Charles Curtis Grace Meredith Marlory East Valley Road

Farmers Valley notices and gatherings promote spring events

Farmers Valley plans a warm sugar supper fancy work sale and entertainment for April 9 1920 at 8 o clock sharp. Local tales report marriages and visitors including Migs V vien Miller and Leone Cochran wedding April 6 at the Muller home. After April 15 1920 the post office will close prompting mail twice daily changes and residents wait for two letters from him.

James Jay Ted Smethport Bert Avialt Margella Crosby Misa Gladys Bray Farmers Valley East Valley Road Migs Vvien Miller Leone Cochran Limethport Frank Muller Lawrence Thayer Mayville Arthur Pang

Burbank Gleanings Update From Local Residents

Helen Griffin of St Elizabeths Academy spends a ten day Easier vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Griffin. Mary Mather visited Haven girls last Friday and Saturday as Mrs Williams and sons Floyd Pav James and Gordon returned to Eldred after Easter with Mrs Lew Thomas. Ruesel Comes came home Monday from a two week visit to Baltimore Celia Olson, with parents, returned in Buffalo. Monday George Beyer D l Haven C P Mayen and Will Greeley attended the sale at the farm Saturday Leis Burdick returned to Willsville Manstay after a few days with her parents Helen Haven was home over Friday Olson who has been away returned home last week Alene and Madalene McCarthy called on Helen Griffin Sunday.

Helen Griffin St. Elizabeth's Academy Richard Griffin Mary Mather Haven Williams Floyd Pav James Gordon Eldred Lew Thomas Ruesel Io Baltimore Celia Olson Buffalo George Beyer D. Ll. Haven C. P Mayen Willi Greeley Leis Burdick Wiilsville

Crosby Society Notes From Portville And Nearby

Mrs Earl Pixtey visited Portville this week while Mrs Herbert Smith attended a Smethport event Saturday. Mrs Mipnel McKlernan traveled to Olean for a visit last Saturday and Mrs F Keyes stayed with friends in Olean this week. Mrs John Berg hosted a gathering at her home Saturday evening and Mrs J A Cleveland spent Wednesday in Smethport. Geo Winslow is spending the week in Buffalo. Mrs William Cleveland visited Bradtor a Thursday.

Earl Pixtey Portville Herbert Smith Smethport Mipnel McKlernan Olean F. Keyes John Berg J. A. Cleveland Smethpore Geo. Winslow Buffalo William Cleveland

Local Social News and Visits From the Week

Arthur Francia spends the weekend at Buffalo New York. Mrs Gace Winslow returns home after time in Buffle. Miss Macy Gallup vacationing with relatives. Miss Mathed Wilcox shopped in lean Friday. Velma and Hazel Wilcox helped Smethport Saturday. Katharina McDowell assists Mrs Ryan at home. Toy Winston visited Johnsonburg Friday. J G Wilcox visited his son Gerald in Roulette last week. Mr German was in Crosby Monday and Betula Monday.

Arthur Francia Buffalo N.Y Gace Winslow Buffle Teo T Clara Wilcox Chorge Simith Migs Ditze Macy Gallup Baxter Wo. Gallup Misa Mthired Wilcox Misa Ada Serfoss Matlie Smith Alisses Velma Hazel Wilecox Smethport Pocahormy Whith

Local residents gather for visits and Easter services

Colegrove C A Anderson returned Friday from Buffalo on a business trip. M Robert Biskey of Depew spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs Seth MatGee. M Alexander of Franklin in town Monday. Mrs Mingle Hogstead and daughter Gindya with Hans Arenson of Olean visiting Mr and Mrs C M Benson. Miya Iv Clark weekend guest of her parents. Mrs dain TL Swort of Port Allegany visited her parents the G A Andersons. George Lewis returned to Kane Saturday. A friend group surprised FL Gaimp for birthday with refreshments. Mrs Hang Hanson an Olean visitor Friday. Miss Rena Anderson visiting friends in Port Allegany. Gregson of Smetanort conducted Easter services in Union Church at 2 20 Sunday afternoon. Leonard Genson of Olean spent Easter with his parents. Mr and Mrs P Johnson and daughter Amerion spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R G Wilson. Mr L Bartiete an Olean business visitor Saturday. Mrs Pern Scanlin of Johnsonburg Pa visited relatives here Saturday.

C. A. Anderson Buffalo Robert Biskey Depew N. Y Seth MatGee M. Alexander Franklin Qway Mingle Hogstead Gindya and Hans Arenson Olean C. M. Benson Miya Iv Clark Hang Hanson Rena Anderson Allegany Gregson Smetanort Eaxter Union Church Leonard Genson P. Johnson Amerion R. G. Wilson L. Bartiete Pern Scanlin Johnsonburs

Smethport visitors share weekend travels and calls

Smethport residents and guests hosted and visited across nearby towns. The note lists Pierge Brook II and Mrs Glande Patterson visiting, Vera Patterson and Esther son of their group, Orle Cory of Kane spending time with family, and several trips to Lib erty and Silverport venues. Merle Pateerapa from Olean plans a holiday with parents, and Ted Bickersen joined as a visitor from Hrawthgort.

Local Notices from Cortland Area Community Events

A fragmented Larrabee era social roundup notes religious services at Enno home with the Carpenters. County Commissioner Lo P. O'Connor of Port Alingany attended business callers. Visits include Mr and Mrs E G Jaubhart in Cortland and Easter guests of Mrs Wird Dorattis. News of local gatherings and relatives in surrounding towns.

Agate Enno Ars Lo P. O'Connor Port Alingany E.G. Jaubhart Cortland S. Vears Porrest Clement Lidred Wird Dorattis Jos Carpenter

Coryville Social Roundup Sees Visits and News

Little Josephine Haynes of Coryville visits grandparents. Mr and Mrs Geo Jones host Olean visitors. Others from Je of sea on Air and Cleveband of Coqveine call. Families share travels, telephone wiring, and short trips. several locals report visits to Coryville and nearby areas.

SIMCO CRU DULEUM Hair Cure Ad at Wall's Drug Store

An old time advertisement touts SIM-CO CRUDOLEUM as a high purity petroleum based dandruff solution. Endorsed by professionals and sold at Wells Drug Store with a satisfaction guarantee and an offer to trial at the company’s expense if it fails. The ad urges customers to ask their druggist for the product and mentions Simpson Drug Co. as wholesale distributors in Pittsburgh area.

Simcco Wall's Purc Chase Arep We. M. Simpson Drug Co Wholesate Dyuggists Wilkinsburg Station Piltsberish

Religion and Temperament at Methodist Service

The Methodist Episcopal Church invites attendance at the morning service next Sabbath to discuss the theme Religion and Temperament and to reflect on how temperament relates to religious experience. The note mentions following the crowd to locate the church and the friendly spirit welcoming attendees.

Methodist Episcopal Church Church of the “Friendly Spirit

Job Listings Highlight Domestic Help and Childcare Roles

Fragmentary notice advertises steady part time work in households. Mentions assisting with children, light housework, and flexible hours about 37 a week. Names “Mrs Scanlan” and location references appear in broken form.

Scanlan Colegrova

For Sale Vine Ol sik cows and heifers

For sale a list of cows and heifers including a Malstone crossed Ayshire, M Comex and Marvin wreek Ady 3b. fragmentary OCR likely from an agricultural ad.

Ayeshires M. Comex Marvin Wreek

Cornelius J Lane Dies at Bradford Hospital

Cornelius J Lane a prominent pioneer of Bradford died about 11 o clock last night at Bradford hospital where he had been a patient for eleven months. He was about 80 years old, Irish-born, and helped develop Bradford during its early years. He worked in masonry, ran an undertaking business, helped organize the Bradford department and served on the City Council and Board of School Directors. Surviving are a brother, a sister, five nephews and two nieces. He retirement followed health decline in recent years. Also reported is the arrest of Charles Clugston for assault after an episode with Myrtle Baker leading to a custody dispute and a court appearance.

Cornelius J. Lane Bradford Bradford Hospital Lane Irelind Hiery Pine and Boylston Streets Givie Kane Firemen's Association John J.lane City Margaret Idine Smethport William Fittsburgh Cornelius Tulsa Okla Charles Raymond William Fitgell, Jr William Winegar Robert Bradford Charles Clugston Risford Salamanca Inman Cuthn Valley Clugston Myrtle Baker l Barather

Farm for rent near East Smethport on Slickles farm

A. KF. Slickles farm near East Smethport is for rent. Inquiries to Mrs. Axel Satesrom at No. 416 Biddle St. Hane, Pa. adv 2t. Subservia for the Democrat.

A. KF Slickles East Smethport Axel Satestrom Biddle St. Hane

Potato Creek land sale near Calegrove and Norwich Pa

127 acres located on Potato Creek between Calegrove and Norwich in Pennsylvania. About 6 percent under cultivation, the rest pasture with ample water at house and barns. Free gas available. Dwelling and two large barns, good orchard. Offered at a bargain by J. B. Meisel, Empos ium, Pa. Ady ft.

Calegrove Norwich Omquire J. B. Meisel Emposium Ady

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EAST Methport Colegrove Pierge Brook Larrabee Josephine Haynes Coryville Mia Geo. Jones Alvs Bres Carpenter A. Langdon Jide Sea Wird Corpedite Eros Dupontor Ute Meceman Helen Craviy Ilenvy Raazmann Den Winnie Rad Joseph [Haynes J. T. Johnson B.S. Carpenter Tresner Grace Spees Vernal Carpenter Wan TE O Anteed J. Ms Wiant Agency International Line Leo J. Samson Main St TuaKisi Grand Central Block Denning & Sons Smethport, PA H. C. Wells AMELS J. Reynolds Tobacco CO Winston-Salem
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