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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
4
Joseph Meart, a well known Smethport youth, suffered severe injuries when he was crushed between a car bin and the car side while unloading a cow load on Kushequa still road. He received treatment from Dr Hamilton and at Kane hospital and is reported improving steadily as friends hope for a full recovery.
Charles Edward Walker aged 41 dies at his East Main Street home after a three year illness. He lived in Smethport since 1902 and held roles at local industries, married with one daughter Ed, and was active in Masonic and Odd Fellows orders. Funeral held at St Luke's Episcopal with interment in Loveville. Out-of-town mourners included Mrs. Harry Cunningham and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Walker.
Preparations are complete for the Annual Fire Department Banquet at the M Ta church dining parlor at 6:90, with members only and toastmaster Geary. Chief Hull and Dr Getrinder will give remarks, followed by a quirk reception and a musical program by orchestra and socrt ladies. Guests will move to the uniform hall at Lyceum at 8:30 for the ball.
Local man Gail Scott traveling salesman for Morris and Co. met Cecil Metzgar of Smethport in a hotel. They recalled meeting before during World War II when Metzgar sailed on the transport Taecania torpedoed off the Irish coast and landed in Ireland. Scott, a naval hospital member, expressed pride in survivors and recounted a tense reunion.
Frank Loer 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loer of Coleville, died in Dr Pearson’s Buffalo sanitarium after an inputting tooth extraction led to fatal hemorrhages. He was brought home to Smethport area for funeral arrangements and burial in Faradford. He attended Mt Vernon and Smethport High School and had oil business ties through Dr C Wig. He is survived by his parents and a close circle in the Elk’s Club.
The Smethport window glass factory started Tuesday and workers reported a smooth start. Management issued an auspicious alert noting 15 working to perfection as the season promises full operation and a bustling period ahead.
Twenty laborers arrive to begin the Warren Moore Construction Co. project on the Smethport to Bradford highway. Supervising official Windsor secures an engine to haul supplies from Valley to the crete area. Bridges and rail access are being strengthened to move materials to Cole Creek operations, with $750,000 bond remaining from McKean funding and costs rising per mile.
The nine Republican road project on the Inesholm Jewett route is set to begin mid next month. Henry Searnk Company of Erie, contractor F E immmoand received the award and was in the city yesterday. The road section will run about two miles in length.
The Bucktail Minstrels staged at the Seneenpodt Lyceum drew the largest audience yet seen for a Bucktail Post benefit. Reviews called the production professional with a standout opening scene, strong comedy, and impeccable pacing led by Ed Studnom and Sidney Burdick.
A Smethport vaudeville program featured Biddle, Boul, Lillo Mitchell, Tessie Kaa, Dockie Livermore, Jackly Morrison and Addie Lindholm among performers. The act opened with Houdini style escape, the Travelers’ Troupe delivered musical numbers, and The Mitchells offered comedy and song. Proceeds will fund an emergency sick committee fund in the local treasury.
Mr and Mrs B Daly received a letter from their son Roh tride, a mechanical engineer in Seattle, describing a hotel fire near the Lincolnther Hotel. He barely escaped the structure, losing all his belongings in the blaze. The man died?
A Johnsonburg man, Tanis Rizzo, was sentenced in a serious case after striking Mary Martin when she spurned his attention. The incident occurred on Johnsonburg streets, with authorities confirming the ruling by the local court. further details are scarce in this fragment.
Rev. FL RoseaArthur of Bradford appointed director in McKean County for a Baptist campaign to raise 180 million dollars between April 24 and May 2. The plan mirrors wartime church organization to mobilize communities across the north and west.
Peter Connolly died suddenly at his home corner of Church and Winter streets on a Saturday morning. He had suffered heart trouble for some time and passed away in his bed after being found by his wife. Born March 4, 1882 in Ireland, he came to Smethport years ago and worked for B.D. Hamlin. He was a Fire Department member, Modern Woodmen of America, and a Phelps Circle member. Survived by wife, three daughters, and three sons, with funeral set for 9:00 a.m. at St Elizabeth’s Church. Interment at St Elizabeth's Cemetery. Out-of-town relatives attended.
In Bradford McKean County a 16 attendee Interchurch Conference at First Magdistr church approved the Inter-Church World Movement campaign set for April 28 to May 2. The group pledged to support the fundraising effort and cooperates countywide. Dr. McCinee delivered the keynote on cooperative Christian work, with pastors and laymen sharing insights.
For sale bold White Leghorn chicks and eggs direct from Ferris. 0 percent fertility guaranteed. 1.75 dollars per 15, post paid. Aldo a foxy hen with degala White Leghorn chicks. Address 1 F Seow Fen Smethport R F.
At the last Mire Department meeting it was decided to recharge all hand chemical extinguishers owned by citizens of the area at no charge. Recharging will occur at the househouse on Tuesday and two nights, April 20 and Sunday, from 7 to 9 o clock. Owners are urged to bring extinguishers for first charge to restore in partially Maslin condition.
The Ca napus Club held its regular weekly meeting at the Weright House at noon Monday. President absent, We Bouton presiding. Rev Wm Van Dyke won the national lendenen prize of Vietrela records. Pomeroy reported six months freight figures for railways serving Smethport and area, with estimates from Pennsylvania Railroad, S. & N. Railroad, and Kushequa Railroad. Committee recommendations extended terms for members and honorary committee chair, with the report accepted by the meeting.
The pastor of the Church of the Friendly Spirit seeks to bring a up-to-date gospel to listeners. He promises nothing but the Gospel is needed in these days as the world may soon seek the church for help. Morning sermon title is The Cheosting in an Unrestful Age.
Daisy G Minnier of Perla and Tuce Otofi wed at Smethport M G E parsonage on Monday April 12 with Arthur Cregsuin officiating.
Rev Emil G Winstedt pastor announces Sunday services with morning worship at 11 90 am evening service at 7 30 pm and special singing. Morning and evening sermons will be preached. Aid Society meets Wednesday April 21 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Ralph Norman's West Main Street home.
Fragmentary account notes Smethport visitor Benson of Kant touring the borough with associations to Holmes and Gilfillant’s sawmill era. The stream overflows with logs reflecting the heyday of the lumber industry in the area.
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