Freight train collision on East Street alarms Smethport
John Allen of Roulette carried carnival attendees to a Buck Post American Legion dance in Smethport on a Wednesday night and collided with a Shawmut railroad freight train after mistaking a caboose lights for an engine. He escaped injury. one car bent, front damaged, car to Quirk's garage. Crossing bells promised months ago still not installed.
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John Allen
Smethport
Buck Post
American Legion
East Smethport
Shawmut
Anen
Quirk
Norwich Mill Closure Threatens Town in Palato Creek Valley
A torn, uneven account describes the Norwich Lumber Co mill at Norwich in the Palato Creek valley shutting down after a decade of operations. It details vast timber clearcutting, acres sold to state interests, and plans uncertain for moving operations, with Norwich’s population and local institutions fading as mills wind down.
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Noryiek Lumber Co
Norivich
Palato Creek
Smethport
Norwich
Iit
Democrate
Emporium
Uelles Ararrea
Wreltine
E.R. Duverey
Priile Wellesore
Nerwich
Pennnsylvania Staye Company
Betula
Keystone Chemical One
Ich Lumber Company
Khe
Noryw
Goodyear
Buffalo
Hk. Y
Austin
Galeton and
Medis Thun Lumbering
Local Bradford Men Enlist for National Guard Encampment
WIlliam Nellis Murrel Provin and Sam Schoolmaster among Bradford youths joining the national guard encampment at Mt Gretna. The group left Friday, having enlisted with the crack Bradford unit when the guard was reorganized earlier. Messer Nellis and Schoolmaster served with Co C in France.
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Wm. Nellis
Murrel Provin
Sam Schoolmaster
Coc
Bradford
National Guard
Mt. Gretna
Messer Nellis
Schoolmaster
White Co, C
France
Death of Belacg Gallup Prominent Port Allegany Citizen
Obituary notes the death of Belacg Gallup a longtime Port Allegany merchant banker and civic leader a 7 year old age reference and a summary of his business and community roles. Survived by wife and several Gallup siblings, funeral held in Port Allegany with wide attendance from nearby towns and relatives.
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Perl
Gallup
Port Allegany
Ciherdis Gurdick
Irs
Thiymer
Ches Rice
Wander
Derten
Delos Gallup
Port Atlepany
Chester Jythe
Cahoelon
Helos Gallup
Aveca
Smeetaport
Prank Gallup
Earl Gallup
All. Gallup
Me. W. Boutin
A. D.fischer
Watley Gifford
CM. Celegrave
Lewis Raymer
Ward Raymer
Octavia Raymer
Benefit Baseball Game for American Legion
A benefit baseball game is planned for Port Allegany next Sunday to aid American Legion convention expenses. The featured teams include Port Allegany and Smethport, with a 8 pm start time and a crowd expected to attend after recent local matches.
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American Legion
Port Alleguny
Smethport
Eppotenty
Reazon Verallv
Anile
Port Allegany
Olean Prospec
Ball Team IV Motor Mishap Near Port Allegany
A car collision near Port Allegany involving Ball Team IV left Don Gilby injured and others bruised. Linntn and Gilby received non life threatening injuries but were taken to hospital. crew members were released the next day after treatment. The incident occurred while returning home from a game in Olean and involved multiple vehicles. police or hospital updates indicated most players were back on the street by Monday.
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Chas
Curtis
Faffie Ithe
Aire
A. & Burdick
Charley
Qrchard
Olean
Sir Lions
Don Gilby
Han
Port Allegany
Linntn
Githuly
Linnan
Hermit’s body found after long missing-person search
The body of 80 year old David McCouch was found near the Route roundhouse in the western countryside after a days long search by Supt. Cy O Taylor and the County Home staff. McCouch had lived a hermit life at Timbuck and had been missing since the prior Friday.
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Fon
Thomas McDermott
David McCouch
Horn
McMoud
Hviday
Ric Wis
Cy O. Taylor
The
Hime
McCouch
Timbuck
Mloess
Smricken
Unatin
Uving
Governor Sproul’s Local Pilgrimage Met by Notable Rally
Governor Sproul and entourage halted at Keating Summit en route to the Ole Bull pilgrimage in Leona, Poller County. A large crowd from Smethport and nearby towns gathered, with notable locals including AW Hilton and Dr. Ostrander. An improvised moment near Mt Gretna showcased the governor’s swift handling of a minor disruption, drawing praise from attendees.
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Sproul
Ole Bul
Leona
Poller
Pennsylvania_ railroad
Keating
Coudersport
Smethport
Ton
AW. Hilton
Br. W
Leivans
State Senate
Lodi
Dr. Ostrander
Jwe
Mustaine
Meher
Gomarner
Af. Gretna
Con
Bent rifle linked to village tragedy and family claim
A narrative reports a 22 year old hunter fatally injured by a running rifle said to be a heirloom from a grandmother. The weapon, a single rifle with belt sling, is described as a rare relic tied to a local family. Officials note the age of the weapon and its significance in the community record.
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Meron
Fie
Telencadl
Cownti
Weiner
Reever
Reeves
Ole Bull Pilgrimage Felt The Loss Of Violinist
A rural gathering honored the late violist Ole Bull and reflected on his life. Notables such as Clover Sproul Gifford Pinehot Henry Shoemaker and Dr J T Rothrock attended remarks on Pennsylvania lumber declines and forest restoration. Letters from two U S proponents explain their inability to attend the celebration due to travel and health constraints.
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Ufe
Clover- Sproul
Gifford Pinehot
Henry Shoemaker
J. T. Rothrock
Wm.h
Stevenson
E. L
Wis
Pennsylvania
Coudersport Enterprise
United States
Ole Bull
Thursby J
New York City
San Francisco
Itarbor
Maine
Calif
George P. Doanehao
Historical Commission
Lion
Pallas Castle
Henry Wyme
Vince
Helms
Ole Rut
Joseph G. Thorn
Cambridge
Mars
Daneton
Coudersport
Sid
Mirani
Thorland
Acre
Mr. Thorp
Ole Bulk
Henry W. Langrehow
Franklinville Too Much For Local Team
Frankinville overwhelms Smethport in a Sunday game with rapid scoring and strong pitching. Gallagher and Gallagher led Smethport with multiple hits while Franklinville capitalized on errors and timely hits. Upcoming visit from Smethport and county fair preparations dominate local sports notes.
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Franklinville
Big Convention Preview in Smethport McKean County
Plans for the First Annual Veterans Convention of McKean County unfold in Smethport with talks on event arrangements. 195 free meals for uniformed men, band negotiations for the 1st Infantry National Guard parade, and a feature ox feast are highlighted as the schedule shapes up for Thursday and Friday events.
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Tront
Emery
Fundford
Smethport
McKeas County
Southport
McKean
France
Ostrander Venyss
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Bob Hull
Tully
Lana Day
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Denning
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RLM
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Ty Thurston P
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J. V. Morasco
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Weel
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Conventical Fund
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Camifire
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