Fires Lighted at Glass Plant in Smethport
Fires were lighted under the tanks of the Smethport window glass factory last week. New gas producers began operation Thursday, promising independence from coal fire conditions and a busy season. The system, directed by J. Q. Jensen of Geneva, yields 500 600 cu ft of gas every 44 hours at roughly nat gas cost, with 20 25 tons of coal daily input. Conveyors operate automatically, reducing labor. The plant, rebuilt in two years, is well lighted, ventilated, and among the finest equipped in the United States.
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Smethport Whndow Glass
J. Q. Jensen
Geneva
Dniltea
Man Receives Copy Of Citation And Bucktail Minstrels Tonight
A veteran listed as Dr Hogarth, once a district highway clerk and later a lieutenant in the 1st U S Army Division in France, has quietly received a copy of a heroism citation. Meanwhile Bucktail Minstrels perform tonight at Smethport Lyceum to benefit Buckwil Past American Lesson, featuring Ed Genten and a troupe of entertainers in a charity show with parades, dancing, and music.
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Hogarth
District State Highway Files
U. S. Army
France
Als
Feneral
Meuse-Argonne
Voner
Wier
Bucktail Minstrels
Smethport Lyceum
Buckwil
Atreet Paruie
Wileh
Cest
Lune Ook
Ed Genten
MMT
Mitchell
Due
Livermore
Rosy Knapp
Jack Mor
Fa Lindholm
J. L. Morrison
C. R. Tong
W. Wisnt
J. J. Johnston
Orenestra
Winder
Burdick
I. A
Herris
Adownie
Five Barrel Well Secured on Campbell Farm by Benton
Informal report notes Hon. J. W. Benton securing a five barrel well on the Campbell farm. The new No. 1F well on Mirvin wreck near Smethport began with a daily production of five barrels. Contractor High hits indicate activity on another well for Beaton on his exterior location.
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J. W. Benton
Campbell Farm
Ton, Jr. Benton
Mirvin Wreck
Nese Smethport
Dadge Beaton
Democrat Raises Subscription Rates Amid Paper Shortage
The Democrat announces a subscription hike from 72.00 to 2.50 per year effective August 1. The move aims to cover rising costs for paper and materials while keeping the paper viable. Current subscribers may advance at current rates. new features are planned to enhance value. Extra copies priced at 8 cents, with misprints sold off Long Beach.
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Democrat
Starling Fine
Lown Ileach
Smethport plans new permanent baseball group
A Smethport meeting at the Huse House last Friday organized a permanent Smethport Base Ball Association with a $1 membership to back a team at Kane field. Eighteen members enrolled, officers elected, and a drive to reach 150 citizens as members was approved.
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Wes
Smethport
Huse House
Smethport Base Risk Association
Kane Field
Keloure
Follmsing
R. K. Knapp
Russell Lindsley
Howard Derning
Winfield Stark
A. R. Livermere
T. FL. Purtle
Neorman Tull
Chas. McGowatt
Guy Meftoy
Morrison
E.G. Potter
Shidhorne
Ne Amuse
Abelian
MeKeeport Gas Field Sparks Town Activity
Deputy revenue relator of Pittsburgh Manfred Johnson reports a MeKeeport gas field visit from Smethport, noting a population surge and many companies forming. Government and state geologists doubt the field will last long, while locals push ahead with jet projects despite rising grocery costs.
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Manfred Johnson
Pittsburgh
Hit Mewe
Smethport
MeKeesport
Arn
Robinson Cave
Rummage Sale at St Luke's Parish House
At St Luke's Parish House in Sibi the rummage sale was advertised with details from The Demeenit Ayers 14 at 10:30 a m. The notice mentions annual amount value and a call for attendees.
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St. Luke's Parish
Sibi
Ayers
Improved Road Plan to Olean Sparks Regional Conference
Residents of Eldred, Indian Creek in Pennsylvania and this city plan a conference to advocate an upgraded highway from Eldred through Indian Creek to Olean. Committees from three cities will meet to map actions and liaise with New York and Pennsylvania legislatures, linking Pennsylvania and New York state highways. The proposal envisions the northern Pennsylvania towns gaining improved routes to New York City, with New York required to build only a short segment from Portville. A current upgraded stretch exists between this city and Dareville, and McKean County would oversee connecting the Smethport Bradford highway from Farmers Valley to Eldred and Larrabee. Peter B. Colgan of Denkirk, NFE, was awarded the contract to construct the Eldred to Larrabee road at 136,502.94.
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Eldred
Incian Creek
Pennsylvania
Indian Creek
Olean
New York
New York City
New York State
Portville
Dareville
McKean
Ito
Smethport
Firemen's Banquet and Ball to Return After 1947 Gap
The Anawal Firemen's uniform banquet and ball, first since 1947, will be hosted next Thursday evening April 16. The members only banquet is at the M. H. S church basement with Mrs. J. A. Lindholm coordinating catering. The Lyceum hosts the ball with music and orchestral services by Jas. Quirk.
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Anawal Piremen
M. HS
J. A. Lindholm
Lyceum
Chéstra, Wis
Gsi Jas. Quirk
Home Guards Readies Uniform Purchase Plan
A meeting of the Home Guards notes a read message from county commissioners allowing members to buy uniforms and equipment for 10. The group vows to maintain its charter and continue the organization. It lists rifles and equipment, seeks rifle range, and aims to provide leisure and instruction amid rising interest from locals.
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Metaport
Amemimitin
New Grange Bank Appoints Quirk as Assistant Cashier
A fragmented article notes E Quirk being named assistant cashier at New Grange Bank. It mentions dates and associates with the bank, though details are unclear due to damaged text. The piece references a Vermont-related event and a local newspaper edition.
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NEW Grange Bank
Increase Pay of Teachers Adds To City Budget
A damaged OCR fragment notes a plan to raise teacher salaries. The item references monthly pay increases and a city context. Names, dates, and precise figures are unclear due to the garbled text.
Wanted Women for Hind Training at Smette
Classified call for women to join a training program at Smette, offering work on a mangler with contact information and a phone number provided for responses.
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Mangle
Smette
Parish Bazaar Offers Aprons and Fancy Work For Sale
The ladies of Tarke's Parish announce a bazaar on April 1 featuring handmade aprons, handykerchiefs, and cream, candy, and tenn mare items. Proceeds may support church activities and community programs.
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Tarke
Aristopher
Resignation of County Chairman Sparks Thrift Drive
A damaged local notice indicates oe wee resigns as chairman of MeKien County in May. During Libs administration Mr. Riew boosted the county to the front, leading the state in January. The thrift movement funds and school arrangements were arranged, with calls to reconsider the resignation and potential return.
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Lick
Smythport
Chitin
Mettens
Riew
MeKien County
Community Mausoleum Prompts Local Interest in Smethport
Wm Edwards of Ridgeway, famed inventor of the Edwards system, promotes a community mausoleum in Smethport. The plan envisions native sandstone vaults with private chambers and a patent ventilating, hermetically sealed system. Costs: 208 per crypt, 19 percent commission. erection on a four-month basis, with a 206 crypt size cited as ideal. Edwards plans to visit Smethport next week to gauge further support.
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Wm. Edwards
Stidgeway
Edwards
Emethpor
Smethport
Tidgeway Day
St. Marys
Eaw
Tirst
Ninth District Pennsylvania Association Elected Officers
Katy Ataeh and Mary Dun lead the Ninth District Pennsylvania Association with Kearns of Headford re-elected president and Dun as vice president. Mi gree Moore of Headford chosen secretary, Emma dberg named to the Board of Directors, with multiple attendees listed from local areas and towns.
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Katy
Kearns
Headford
Pennsylvania
Mary Dun
Cradford
Migree Moore
Sls
Emma Dberg
Byard
Etors
Patrick G. Doyle Dead in Philadelphia Crime Tragedy
Patrick G Doyle is reported dead after a violent incident in Philadelphia. The article notes a town in crisis amid a broader state development push, mentioning government figures and local officials.
Easter Cantata Rendered by Community Choir
The cantata Easter ising was presented Sunday night in Soho with the choir led by the conductor and praise for the children. Mrs Gropean assisted, recognizing their hard work and the overall effort of the performers and organizers.
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Che Ehildeer
Soho
Win
Mra. Gropean
Disquieting Penny Rumor on Smethport Train Service
A disquieting rumor claims the morning and afternoon trains from Smethport to Clermont may be disrupted. Residents fear loss of the 10:10 and 4:17 trains, with changes said to affect Crosby Colgrove Norwich and county seat service while connections at Larabee would allow through service to Clermont.
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Staaln
Clermont
Sinethport
Fein
Smnethvort
Che
Smethport
Larabee
Ead
Gast Smethport
Phe Usin
Crosby, Colgrove
Norwich
Wool Growers Association Officers Elected at Eldred
The MoKean County Wool Growers Association elected its board for the coming year at Eldred. President W. Kr. Vantyrets of Port Allegany was chosen, with W. J. Mix of Eldred as vice president and P. S. Crogsman of Smethport as secretary and treasurer. The secretary reported wool twine stocks and orders, and plans to plant rape seed to support lambs.
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Eldred
MoKean County
Legany
W. J. Mix
Eldred. Secy
Troas-P. 8
Crogsmain
Smethport
Miss Elsie Sherer Joins Smethport Post Office Staff
Miss Elsie Sherer, formerly a valued member of the clerical staff at the Boys Matizine, has accepted a clerkship at the Smethport post office. She entered on Monday to begin her new duties.
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Elsie Sherer
Matizine Whs
Lion
Smethport
Sherer
Cupids Fall To Eldred Sparty In Close Lyceum Tilt
A rough recap details Cupids losing to Eldred Sparty by a narrow margin at the Lyceum last Thursday. Smethport scoring drive appears decisive in a game described as the season’s best, with Eldred edging ahead late and maintaining a slim lead to the final whistle.
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Mr. Jewett
Eldrad
Cupids
Lyceum
Carraw
Wis AL
Spartiins
Great newspaper reprint edition claims weekly publication
A fragmented OCR note describes a rerun issue of a local paper with references to a weekly edition, a publication name garbled, and a claim of a circulation figure around 199, without clear dates or identifiable entities. The readable fragment emphasizes reprint nature and ongoing distribution in a community.
New Gow Tester Appointed In Allegany Valley Cow Testing
Gion Lowe of Rust Sosqurhanne County has been named tester for the Allegany Valley Cow Testing Association. Lowe will establish headquarters in Part Ve Kany, taking on the role with stated duties in the county agricultural affairs.
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Gion Lowe
Rust
Sosqurhanne
Allegany Valley
Mr. Lowe
Fire at Salamanca damages MaryA Episcopal church and rectory
A fire at the Marya Episcopal church and rectory in Salamanca caused damage to the structure on Friday. No injuries are reported and investigations have begun to determine the cause.
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Salamanca
Daomare
Marya
Fattening Chicks Offered by Local Breeder
A terse ad offers day old White Leghorn chicks and 90 percent fertility guarantee. Includes pricing SLT per 15 and payment terms. Seller listed as RE Seowden with an address in Smothpori.
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Rock
Berety
Bucktail Post to aid wounded soldiers on pension shortfalls
At the April Bucktail Post American Legion meeting in Losetarlorn Mon sty nigh t a number of district wounded service men were found to be cut off from government pension under wartime insurance. A committee including Dr. Ostrander Dr. Hamilton and EG Potter was appointed to pursue immediate measures to secure the pensions they are rightfully entitled to.
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Bucktail Post
American Legion
Jwir Visk Insurance
Renurberitiya
Penellia, Hina Been & Seriotia
W. A4
Ostrander
Robt
Hamiten
EG. Potter
May Build Fire Engine House by Street Commissioners
April council meeting notes show proposals for a fire engine house on Water Street near the dike. Holmes and Clan offered land. council to decide on erecting a structure to keep the engine ready for immediate service.
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Holmes & Clan
Water Street
Han
Swern Pregent
Colgrove
Hackett
Wungerfod
Honper
Lindolin
Duyet
Lols
Hunverford
Chas
Main
Allegany
Ffickett
Lindhem
Larowsh Galiclla
Misa Jtallle Walker
Tapper
Smethport Humbry
Hallstrain Seus
Eindholm
Sickett
Mtr Hedistram
Ickett
Hungerford
Chat Ererevary
East Street
Utiekert
Hopper
Slrp
Mise
Tore Ett
Navy Program Aims to End Turkish Threat in Europe
Early in the article, Secretary of the Navy Danilks charts a new aggressive plan to finish the Rotty failure and push a robust fleet buildup. President Wilson stands out as a backbone among Allied leaders, insisting the Turkish danger be driven from Europe with decisive action, urging nations to take initiative.
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United States
Trree Peenty
Savy
Danirks
Wilson
Europe
Pomona Grange Holds Annual Meeting in Port Allegany
The Pomona Grange annual meeting in Port Allegany yesterday drew a large, attentive crowd. The program featured useful talks and a profitable session, following coverage in the Democrat last week.
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Pomona Grange
Port Allegany
Dumoreat
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Smethport Baseball Association
Tre Mekeesport
Firemen's Banquet
the Home Guards
Corse
Pravterd Selon Heard
Ady
Oe Wee
Ridgeway
Nurses Association
Patrick G. Doyle
Doug Dent
Kerrick
Avery
Ave
Ui da Tenene Tate
Wool Growers. Association
Post Office
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