Betula Man Dies After Runaway Wagon Accident
Adolph Cavaltini, 26, of Betula died at Olean hospital after a wagon toppled while carrying a load of chemical wood. He was trampled and severely injured. doctors treated him on scene and in transit before his death hours later. The incident followed the closing of Democratic forms and involved Keysions chemical factory work. The Marvin Creek road also opened to traffic with praise for local road work.
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Adolph Cavaltini
Betula
Olean
Democrat
Cavilini
Keysions Chemical Factory
Cavallini
Lichoofn
Cummings
Robert Hamilton
Smethport
Dr. Cummings
Seng
Cavaltini
Crosby
Aged Lady Recovers From Serious Hip Injury
Mrs. Julia Thornton, an East Smethport resident aged ten years? no, ten years? suffered a fractured hip long ago and now recovers. Once little hope was held, her endurance has enabled her to walk about the house, regarded as remarkable in surgical annals.
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Julia Thornton
East Smethport
Burglary Report: Rugs Stolen From Bradford Home
A break in at the home of D. D. Comes on Marvin Creek last week led to the loss of one large rug and two small ones owned by Harrison Mumford of Bradford. Loss estimated at 75 dollars. Sixteen suspects are named and County Detective J J Allijgon is pursuing leads with expected arrests soon.
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D. D
Marvin Creek
Harrison Mumford
Bradford
J. J. Allijgon
Fordson pulls well in Berry eras testing in Sheffield
Jan Quirk a local Fordson dealer pulled a well using a Fordson equipped with a special apparatus manufactured in Sheffield. The inventor and manufacturer demonstrated the ingenious well-puffing apparatus in Smethport during a successful test conducted this week.
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Fordson
Quirk
Berry
Coleville
Sheffield
Fordsons
Smethport
Stolen Car Found Two Boys In Jail
Clinton and Walter Arthurua aged 18 and 19 were arrested by Sheriff J. S. Robinson for allegedly stealing a Chevrolet touring car from Edwin Burlingame at Hinsdale N Y and are jailed. Burlingame identified the car, the Arthur brothers deny guilt claiming they bought it in Cuba New York. They are held pending transfer to New York. Henry Lathrope of Crosby fractured his right arm in a Ford crankback incident. Dr. Robert Hamilton treated him.
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Clinton
Walter Arthura
Yestern
J. S. Robinson
Edwin Burlingame
Hinsdale
Olean
Burlingame
Smethport
Arthur Brothers
Nomman
Cuba
Zn Omeer
New York State
Ida
FORD
Henry Lathrope
Crosby
Cranking & Ford Automobile
Enna
Robert Hamilton
Setting Poles This Week In Smethport Light System
Smethport workmen under Borough Electricity Manager J. C. Backus completed concrete bases for main street white way posts except five West Main Street locations. Underground wiring along Main Street underway with several poles to be erected this week. Transformer house on Water Street nearly finished and electricity planned for next month. Keystone Power linemen completed the transmission line from Smethport to the Mekem farm near Kasson, with aims of early completion.
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Smethport
Undnr
Suneeristoudene
Seth Norman
Main Street
White Way
West Mate Street
Grange Picnic Hosts Smethport Rixford Baseball Clash
A big baseball event at Coryville part of the McKean County Grings Farm Buren and Sheep Growers Picnic on Saturday August 12 features Smethport vs Rixford in the afternoon, with a morning exhibition game between two picked teams. Albert Manning head of the Dairymen's League will give the sole address. Theo Eldred Band to provide music amid other athletic events and swimming.
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Grange
McKean County
Grings
Theo Eldred
Fair Grounds In Splendid Condition For Mekean County Fair
The Mekean County Fair Association grounds are in top shape for the upcoming fair days September 12 to 15. Barns sheds and the grandstand have been upgraded, exhibition space under the grandstand was lined with muslin and painted, and the race track is in prime condition for fast daily races. The premium list, among the largest in years, will be distributed soon. Nearby, Main and Mechanic streets see concrete work beginning with a large crew and new equipment arriving, while weather delays push progress on the bacal jah project Despite rain.
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Mekean County Fair Association
Lst
Associ¢ion
Ecine
Ora Ree Ork Seingsbu
Usl
Nating
Mself
Gungheon Company
Narrow escape wounds at glass factory bar
Kohn a snapper at Interstate Window Glass narrowly avoided serious injury when a roller broke and a glass shard struck the left side of his neck. Dr. Robert Hamilton said the cut narrowly missed the jugular vein and required five stitches. Another worker, P Finch, cut forehead in a separate accident Saturday. also treated by Dr. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pets Kohn
Interstate Window Glals Company
Kohn
Robert Hamilton
Samvnlay P. Finch
Window Sth
Hamilton
Picnic for P. H. C. members at Gall eo Park
P. H. C. members and families will hold a basket picnic at Galileo Park on Tuesday, August 22. A program of sports races and games for all ages, dancing both afternoon and evening. Chele will furnish sugar cream coffee and ice cream. Bring your children for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galleo Park
Chele
Johnston and Varner Endurance Drive To Ohio Trip
J Johnston and family from this place along with Mrs Eva Varner and son Benjamin of Olean motored to Youngstown Ohio last Saturday and returned Sunday. The 463 mile round trip showcases Jay Johnston as an endurance driver of notable ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Johnston
Familly
Eva Varner
Sn Benjamen
Olean
Youngstown
Ohio
Johnston Oblast
Smethport
Jay
Methodist church service and activities notice
Sunday morning worship at 10 20 with the sermon The Church and its Wealth. Sunday School at 1145. No evening series. You are always welcome at the church with a cepire.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
County Good Roads Rally Promises Massive McKean County Picnic
A county wide good roads demonstration is planned to mobilize voters for completing primary highways. Organizers including Eri E Burdick of Smethport form a three-town committee to arrange the picnic, with delegations expected from Port Allegany Eldred Mt Jewett Hazlehurst Kane Smethport and nearby areas. The effort underscores roads linked to a national system as vital to regional growth.
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Good Roads
McKean County
Good Roads’ Association
County Good Roads
Smethport
Eri. E. Burdick
Port Allegany
Eldred
Mt. Jewett
Hazelhaest
Kane
Monster
Olean
N. Y
Potter County
Ron Feinertt Wost Pita
Allegary
Larabee
Kasson
Pattisons Set for Burma Trip to Yenang Young
Mr and Mrs E C Pattison leave Smethport for New York then Liverpool to begin a six week voyage to Yenang Young Burma as part of British Burma Petroleum crew. They are joined by Mrs Frank Potter and two Kane children and travel with Mr Potter and Mr Potter Jr. and travel companions. The Pattisons are among American pioneers who helped develop Burmese oil fields with the British government firm.
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E. C. Pattison
Fents
Smethport
Lft
New York
Liverpool
Burma
Mr. Pattison
Myra
Pattison
Frank Potter
Potter
Frank Potter, Jr
Kane
Yenang Young
India
Pactison
Messers Potter
British Burma Petroleum, Ltd
Geo- Tewitt
Point
Rangoon
Mandalay
Pen for Zampogna and Fidelli at Ridgway Court
Judge in Ridgeway denied new trial to Joseph Zampegna and Frank Fidelli who were sentenced to long terms in the Western Penitentiary after being found guilty of pandering. They had previously overpowered a witness near Wellsboro, drove to woods, and attacked him. the victim escaped with a knife wound. The men were jailed in McKean County then Elk County for the charge, with the serious Elk County case postponed.
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Heck
Coudersport
Ridgeway
Joseph Zampegna
Frank Fidelli
Way
Zampogna
Fidelli
McKean
Johnsonburg
Nna
Line
Hudson
Wealline
Jewett
Smethport Trail
Elks County
Smethport Will Install New Fire Alarm System
Smethport Fire Department plans a citywide electric fire alarm, to be powered by the new electric utility, with stations around town and telephonic operation. The department has completed a motor fire truck and aims to reuse a chassis to build a second truck, boosting protection by about 160 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ones
Smethport Fire Department
Smeth~fort
France
Chatanan M.S. Geert
Vie Rive Jtenck
Stm
Smethport
Snethwort
McKean County Boys Help Write American History at Coamo Day
Smethport and area veterans recall the 1898 Battle of Coamo during the Spanish American War. The 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry led troops from Bradford Kane and Ridgway in the attack that helped drive Spanish forces from Puerto Rico. Surviving members and local officials gathered in Limestone to mark Coamo Day and honor those who served in Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Nckean
Jack Pershing
Sieevga
142Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Bradford
Kane
Ridgwey
Meean County
Imethport
Ladack
Cermany
Meltean County
Pointain Bayonet
France
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spain
Smohktport
Co. C
Porto Hico
J. S. Robinson
Hasoal Hockenterry
Mir
Jitk
Amercan Postal Service
San Juan
Ge. G. Bradfort and Co. BD
Chy
Col
A D. Burns
Drilling Operations Begin for Smethport Resident
A. I. Hyatt, local contractor, started drilling this week on a new well for J. W. Bouten of Smethport along Mar win creek Jerse. The work opens a period of activity on the Bouten property, with signs of ongoing development in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Hyatt
J. W. Bouten
Smethport
Marwin Creek
Jerse
Bradford County youth held for larceny after local robbery
Bradford County Detective Allison arrested Frank Aber, 14, in Smethport on larceny charges. Miller allegedly stole a large sum from George Young on Farmers Valley Road and a missing watch was found in the prisoner’s family icebox. Young later identified Miller at the jail. A prior burglary motive and a meal deception were noted in the case. The Democrat, months, 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliaon
Balford
Frank Aber
Smethport
Colinecy
Miller
Monty
George Young
Farmers Valley Road
Tuna Mfg. 'Co
Bridford
Joa Weteh
Bradford
Milter
Allison
Mr. Young
Stiller
Young
Hama
Johnsonburg Holds Off Smethport In Tight Baseball Tilt
After a week’s layoff Smethport lost 6 4 at Community Field as Johnsonburg scored early then held on. Oley allowed one costly inning while Denning, McDermott and Tully sparked Snethport’s offense with timely hits. Next Sunday Bolivar visits as Pat Dougherty leads Smethport’s amateur squad into a tough test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brek
Smethport
M—Ayell
Tony Anderson
Smathport Teat
Marys
Johntonburg
Community Field
Aacers
Ben Hotter
Stl Marya
Johngon
Johngon~burg
Joe Uta
Clark
Bagnon Halla
Tully
Snethport Warhorné
Oleg
Hull
McKenna
Denning
Kohn
Koehn
Oley
Toknsonbury
Ileve" Walker
Swiethport
Visitéca
Johnsonburg
Murphy
Gherrey
Galbraith
Marnace
St . Emurley
Fern
Steinn
Boone Delene
Snetuport
Cooper
Esceepeuee
McDermott
Hout
Cinck
Hui
C . MekKerma
PickersjAll
UW. Walker
Bolivar
Community Fiela
Balivar
Pat Dougherty
Mighty Big
Shbss Af Rie
Youth Injured by Flying Stone in Borough Park
William son of Ray and Mrs Van Dyke were badly cut on the heel Monday when struck by a stone thrown by a boy companion. Several youths were tossing stones at a stump on town hill. William, hidden, protracted his head and was hit by a misfired stone. Dr. Robert Hamilton treated the lad. The Ostrander family reunion occurred at Galco Park with good weather, large attendance, and an old fashioned dance to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam
Ray
W. E. van Dyke
Town Hill
William
Robert Hamilton
Ostrander
Galco Park
Help Wanted at Loy over School Y Limitage
Job notice for a position at the Loy over school Y Limitage, urging applicants to apply at the toy shop in the back of Messer's Hardware Store for MARVEL SPECIALFY Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messer
Marvel Specialfy Co
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St. Smethport
Masson
Cohena Tract
Marvin’ Creek
Cy Emery
Jecel Job
Pattisons
Thas, Proyin
the Democrat
Johnson Burcy
Tull
McWen
Bage
Rase
Balla
Walker
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