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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

5

Gases On Trial List For September 8 1919

Petit jurors drawn July 21 1919 for McKean County Court of Common Pleas to be seated September 8 1919 at Strethport. Names include E B Allen Crosby A L Benjamin Brantford J J Beebe Bradford W T Collins Bradford D Costello Bradford J D Crockwaite Kane C Crawford Foster two BR W Comfort Bradford Josiah Carter Bradford B M Johnson Port Allegany etc. Twenty three cases listed for trial followed by multiple docket entries and attorney assignments.

Court of Common Pleas McKean County Strethport E. B. Allen Crosby A. L. Benjamin Brantord J. J. Beebe Bradford W. T. Collins R. D T. EB. Costello Jd. D. Crockwaite Kane J. C. Crawford Foster A. Williams Norwich Herman Wasmer Wrights Natan Hebout Goate A. J. Drake T. F. Mullin J. F. Tuohy Muln & Woolls Edward R Tanner Stel A. Tanner Ai. L. Willis Burdick T. P. Mullin R Haughney Charles A. Cook Susie M. Cook M. L. Willis Henry Pickerd James Mahoney Plainiff J. A. Fitzgibbin Simets & Witken, Gallun & Power John N. Apple Defendant Gates Elevator Campans Western New York & Pensylvania Traction Company Jones & Wick Mullin & Woods

Noted Swedish Singer to Sing Heme at Union Services

Mies Lillian Farsmark to sing at union services August 13 and 14 at Most Hoplist Church and Swedish Mission Church. Worsmark will lead the music. Rev. Winstedt and Rev. Margeayn will preach at respective services. Numerous selections by choir from both churches.

Mies Lillian Farsmark Migs Lhman Worsmark Winstedt Swedish Mission Church Margeayn Iecholra

Designated Supervisor of Census for District 2300 Pennsylvania

Frank Costello of Bradford is named by Census Director Sam Rogers as supervisor for the 2300 Pennsylvania district covering McKean Cameron Clearfield and Centre counties, subject to approval by the Secretary of Commerce Redfield. The salary is 1500 dollars yearly and he will appoint enumerators in each district.

Frank 5. Costello Bradford Sam JL. Rogers Pennsylvania McKean Cameron Clearfield Centre Counties Secretary of Commerce Redfield Costello

William Evans Dies in 70th Year in Smethport

William Evans, a long time Smethport resident, died Friday at his Bank Street home at age 70. Born January 22, 1849, in Annin Creek, he moved to Smethport in 1868 with his family. He leaves a widow, three daughters, five grandchildren, and siblings. He served as Rose Hill Cemetery sexton and was a longtime Baptist church member. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Bank Street home with interment at Hose Hill Cemetery.

Smethport Bank Street Willum, Evans William Evans Annin Creek John Evang Sally Tubbs Norwich Corners Mida Gallup Orville Gallup M.S. Welch Olean EW. Strang Lee Stull Stull Town Henry Byane Glean Grin Evans Ceres Charlis Hvang Chicago Mating Carter Bosporium Widelia Smith Crowley Annt Gallup Calegrove Lily Richards Buffalo The Baptist Church Mir Evang Rose Hill Ik Margenon Naster Es Baptist Church Ant

H. C. Picnic Set for Galeo Park With Ice Cream and Games

Members of the Protected Home Circle plan a picnic at Galeo Park on Thursday August 12. They will meet at the I O F Hall at 10 40 with cars waiting. Members pay their own transport. the lodge provides ice cream and coffee. There will be games with prizes, and music in the afternoon and evening. An envoyable dire is expected and people attendance.

Galeo Park Edea Muato

No definite action on street lights in Smethport Borough

Borough Council met August 4 1919 to discuss Smethport Gas Company tariff for unmetered porch lights and street lamps with rates 8 for single burn 10 double 16 triple 20 quadruple per year quarterly with dawn inspection. Minutes list bills paid and committee appointed Morrison and Gifford to press street light vote. Also petition to open Hilton Avenue and bridge takeover.

Smethport Cas Company Thos J. Morrison Warley Gifford Bas Company Cotinel Colegrove Hopper Hull and Lindholm Burgess Warley Gifford Thos. Morrison M. H. Kelley Smethport Garage Co C. B. Dickson Thos. K. Moerlyn Leo Herzog Smethport Water Co Fry Bernard Garlick Aan J Hallstrom Bt Mekendricks Ener Ifommes

Musical program at Smethport Baptist Church

Lovers of music in Smethport area may attend a Monday evening concert at the Baptist church featuring Mildred Meyo Margar Golphin William Wilie and Thomas Piller alumni students of the Pittsburg School for the Blind. The program includes readings piano and vocal solos duets and dramatic pieces with an offering to support the event.

Smethport Mildred Meyo Tew Margar W Golphin Pittsburg Wiliam Wil Ielie Jotnstown Thomas Piller Altoona Sehool For the Blind Baitist Church

Ten Cases Set For September Term of Argument Court

The September session at Bouuiport court house opens September 4 with ten cases. Bow Aldrich v. 0. B. dang No. H2, October Term 1960, rule to show why non tro should not be entered. W. A. Young v. J. G. Young No. 86 June Term 1918, rule to show cause why writ of attachment should not be quashed. Emma Cole et al v. Roy Carter, etc. No. 9 October Term 1874, rule to show why a rule should not be granted retiring six months from servile date. City of Bradford v. John P. Melvin, etc. No. 71 June Term 11h, rule to show why description of property should not be amended. Mary Adeline DeGolier v. DeGolier. No. 06 June Term 1914, rule to show else why respondent should not pay alimony pendente lite. Eldre Home Gas and Fuel Company v. William H. Houghney, etc. No. 4 June Term 1919, deposi­tion to state­ment. Adoption matter of Whiter Cuda Styles by Roland A. Gardner et al. No. 38 October Term 1919, rule to show cause why petition prayer should not be granted. Galeton Eldred Water Company matter No. 1 June Term 13918, equity, title to show cause why receiver should not proceed with accounting. The Galeton Eldred Water Company No. 1 June Term 1918, equity, title, to show cause why King receiver should not employ certified public accountant.

Howe Bouuiport Miursuiy Aldrich Cashier Ortober Lorm A. PL Huey H. Maye & Son W. A. Young J. G. Young Calton John Tony Sheridan Gorton Tuo JI Morrison de Roy Carter G. H. Bradley Mra K. Carter Ahereot Mulla Corplaintirr Huittie Myrah Va Marsh Cage T. Mullin Mulin & Woods City of Bradford John PL Melvin Culate Geear Johnson Juno I. P. Schounmaker Mary Adelin DeGolier DeGolier A. S Rogers Eldre Home Gas and Fuel Company 4 Corporation William H. Houghney Landlorg J. B. Dennis Constable Eos Maris Toe Bateney Gallup & Potter Roland A. Gardner Amandie EB. Gardner King J. D. Landis John Stone Reed Boulton & Forsythe C. Ww. Shattuck Gallup

Health Department Exhibit At Fair Aims At Fly Control

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announces a special exhibit at the fair on eliminating the fly problem. Demonstrations show practical fly control methods and disposal, with guidance on feeding prevention. A late copy by the exhibit notes a cost of about 30 dollars. McKean County Fair officials express gratitude for securing the exhibit and the department’s funding.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Jyunt McKean County

Wanted five men to purchase dump trucks for road work

Wanted five responsible men with at least 2500 dollars each to purcrage Veton dump trucks for state road work in this vicinity. Each purchaser will receive a one year contract at a maximum of 25 dollars per day. Call Frank Parka at Grand Central Hotel.

Frank Parka Grand Central

Married Emil Johnson and Agnes Wrenen in Olean NM

Emil Johnson and Agnes Wrenen, both of Norwich, were married on Saturday, August 2, in Olean, New Mexico. The groom was employed by the local draft board for revert? months, and the bride has many friends in Smethport having visited here on several different oceansany.

Emil Johnson Agnes Wrenen Norwich Olean Smethport

Smethport Rout Port Allegany 7 1 in Wide Win

Smethport overcame early miscues and posted seven runs to Port Allegany’s one. Smethport led 4 0 after three innings and added three more in the third and one in the fourth, with Port Allegany scoring their lone run in the sixth. Final score 7 1 Smethport.

Port Allegany Bradford Smeth Short Smethport Falllea Cansecutiys Pusged Dalla Rasculy Warden Alto Irons Smeth Port Vort Anegany Smettiport

Vera Freeman Injured After Horse Throws Rider

Miss Vera Freeman sustained a base skull fracture a broken collar bone and a gash above the left ear when a horse she rode at Tate Saturday night became startled by a train and threw her from the saddle. Her mother Mrs Freeman and sister Edna Freeman rushed to Camp Bustis after the telegram reporting the serious injuries.

Tate Mia Charles W. Freeman Catip Huatia Vera Miss Freeman Mrs. Freeman Alter Edna Freeman Camp pBustis

Rattlesnake Run Down on Route Near Sugar Row

While en route from Chauiauara Lake to Smethport, B F E Rowton encountered a rattlesnake in the road near Sugar Row. He backed up the car and ran it over, killing it instantly. The snake measured two and a half to three feet with three rattles and a button.

Chauiauara ‘Lake Smethport B.fe Rowton Sugar Row

Bailey to Speak Friday at Welfare Work Meeting

Secretary Frank M. Bailey will address a Welfare Work for the returned soldier meeting at SS Lake Parish House Friday evening at 8:00. Invited are Brother Hood at 43 and local attendees.

Frank M. Bailey Army and Navy Department Brotherhood Andrew SS Lake Parish House

First Baptist Church to Hold Sunday Services

The petster will preach at boll sere vices on Sunday. In the morning thn yuljecet Will We, "The Galitean Ministry A viet subijeet will be discussed in the evening.

Methodist Episcopal Church Europe America Evens Sere Lyle Guy L. Margeson Petster Boll Serevices

Personal mentions from Crosby area social notes

The Swegist Sewing Society met last Saturday with Mrs J J Johnson at Crosby with six in attendance. Visitors include Mrs 3 FB Hoffman and two children of Kate Crock, arriving in Towome to visit Mrs Dena Koenig. Mr and Mrs W C Holder host Broadbent and daughter Helly from Glasshure New Jersey on Franklin street. George Tait and daughter Gertrude visited then returned to Olean. Miss Ktchi Freeman and Vera Jones returned to Bradford after completing training. Mrs Walter Daly returned from Pittsburgh with two weeks away. sister Mixa Howard joined for the visit.

Swegist Sewing Society J. J. Johnson Crosby FB. Hoffman Kate Crock Arived Dena Koenig Leo Koenig Hochester N.J Water Street Bigved Ctus. Broadbent Helly Glasshure N. J W.C. Holder Franklin Street George Tait Gertrude Olean Bernard A. Ball Oz Bank Street Mise Ktcli Bradford Walter Daly Pittshurs Mixa Howard Morne

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