Missing Clermont Youth Searfoss Sought Nationwide
A Clermont boy, Paul Searfoss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Searfoss, is missing after leaving Buick offices in Chicago to visit Clermont. He disappeared after sending clothes home, with no reason and no contact since. War service in France is noted and authorities seek clues to solve the mystery.
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Paul Searfoss
Clermont
Young Searfoes
Chicago
Buick Motor Company
Savings
France
Bia
Cervice
Buick
Az Near
Az Near Ag Can Be Learned. Seartess
Suspected Counterfeiter Reported in Smethport
Local newspapers note a Geer arrest for counterfeiting by federal officers in Smethport, but officials including the Sheriff and District Attorney say they have no record of such an arrest and no known person by that name. Further details were continued on Page 5.
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Geer
Smethport
Democrat
District Attorney's
Mage
Bees Invade Laundry Third Floor At Main Street
J Johnston, owner of a Smethport laundry, reports a large swarm has taken possession of the building’s third floor. The untenanted space is now occupied by the bees, and the proprietor seeks a boss bee tamer to curb the colony.
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J. Johnston
Smethport
Hia
Atte
Wil Cyinders
Main Street
Jey
Post Office Location Notice Shifts Lease Plans
Postmaster E W Workley reports a department notice to post for a new post office lease as the 5 F Redfield building lease expires soon. The owner will not extend amid a growing publishing business and no Smethport building meets department specifications, prompting consideration of a government building as a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Workley
Mansfield Bride Weds Smethport Man In August Ceremony
Elizabeth Brainard, Mansfield's popular young lady, married Robert Browne, son of T W Brownell of Smethport, at the bride's mother's home in Mansfield. Rev Purdy officiated, 22 guests attended, reception served, couple to Baltimore then reside in Galeton. Brainard a Mansfield Normal graduate and former Galeton High teacher. Browne a Smethport High and Allegheny College graduate and state highway inspector.
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Mansfield
Elizabeth Brainard
Robert Brownen
T. W. Brownell
Smethpark
Mr. Purdy
Mansfield M. B
William Brownell
Mtptiala
Browne
Baltimore
Galeton
Mansfield Normal School
Brownell
Smethport High School
Alle [Pany College
Democrat
Fatally Injured Olean Wood Cutter Dies After Accident
Anthony Canike of Olean sustained fatal injuries while splitting wood near Eduta. A sleage wedge flew off the iron wedge and pierced his side during the operation. He was rushed to Olean General Hospital where doctors found severe internal hemorrhage. He died Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Canike
Olean
Eduta
Turrer
General Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary Organized at Banktail Post Meeting
Thirty five members attended the Monday night session as the Ladies Auxiliary of Banktail Post American Legion formed. Officers elected for the year include President Beysie Hamilton Vice President Etta Hoxartis Secretary Marlon Potter Treasurer Ruth Long and executive committee J A Nelllis Ms Colegrave W A Ostrander. Regular meetings set for the second Tuesday monthly. Membership forms available from Mrs Potter. The Smethport Legion Ladies Auxiliary will aid Bucktail Post.
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Ladies' Auxiliary
Banktail Post
Amercan Legion
Beysie Hamilton
Etta Hoxartis
Marlon Potter
Ruth Long
J. A. Nellis
Colegrave
W. A Ostrander
Smethport Firm Low in State Highway Bids
Charles Hult of Smethport Construction praised as lowest bidder on six state highway jobs at Harrisburg bid opening. Twenty seven projects drew 28 bids, fewest in history. Smethport bid 237,415.89 for a 24,787 ft route in West Fallowfield and 126,518.88 for 13,273 ft route in Union City Union Township Erie County, both under rival bids by margins of 5,000 and 2,200 respectively.
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Charles Hult
Smethport Construction Company
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Stree
Fowest
West Fallowfield Township
Crawford County
Low Rat Company
Samuel Gamble Construction Company
Smthport Company
Union City Hero
Unelon Township
Erie County
Loweat
Smethport Cheese Plant Closed After Brief Operation
Swiss Cheese Factory at Smethport, converted from a creamery, ends abruptly after three months. Bred Sanechi remains as plant expert while discussions continue on re opening, possible butter production, and future management by local businessmen and farmers to avoid permanent closure.
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Smothwort
Ogres
Sanechi
Smethport
Smethgort Creamery
Rebuilding Austin Honors Frank Baldwin After Flood Disaster
In Smethport and Austin, Senator Frank Baldwin led recovery after a catastrophic 1917 flood. He lost family and property yet organized neighbors, aided rescue, and founded a revived city. The Baylis Paper mill grows, new town facilities rise, and Baldwin plans a grand residence reflecting Austin’s renewed prosperity.
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Senator Baldwin
Smethgort
Austin
Bayliss
Frank Baldwin
Norwich
Potato Creek
Smethport
Rattlesnake Migration Into McKean County
In McKean county snakes migrate as rats avoid certain trees cut for timber leaving fewer natural burrows. The Democrat notes a surge of rattlers entering the county for the first time in living memory and references a rattler killed near Port Allegany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
EB. W. Workuey
Isrge
Democrat
Port Allegany
Col Iy
For Sale Cadillac Touring Car in Good Condition
Classified notice advertises a Cadillac touring car for sale in good condition. Item described as usable transport with positive condition notes. Seller seeks quick sale and provides contact through the listing.
Smethport Fire Department to Attend Kane Convention
At a large Fire Department meeting, Smethport votes to send 200 members to Kane for the Elk American Firemen's Convention on August 24. A committee led by Fred Milroy organizes attendance, parade representation, and band participation with the Smethport Band. Training for events is planned amid high hopes of prizes.
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Fire Department
Smethport Fire Department
Elk Afcrican Fire
Kane
Fred Milroy
Guy McCoy
Howard Denning
P. S Curran
Albert Johnagn
Milrey Chirman
Smethport
Sais Fa
Tte
Borough Schools Open Term Teachers Listed 1921 22
The borough's open term for 1921 1922 begins Monday August 22 with a newly engaged corps of teachers. M Brownell Emma Tretton Leonore Lemmiler grades listed include 7th Laura Van Dusen 8th Edith Larson new 6th Julia Tay 4th Beth McCarthy new 5th grade Dorothy Appleton to be filled Vere Jones Sth and 6th classes Etta Hogarth.
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Marla’ Kane
Laura van Dusen
Edith* Larson
Julia Tay
Beth McCarthy
Dorothy Appleton
Grede—Vere Jones
Etta Hogarth
Smethport Band Receives New Uniforms Ahead of Kane Visit
The Smethport Band shows off its new dark blue uniforms with black braid and Smethport on their hats. Henderson & Co. of Philadelphia made them at a cost of $800, with $180 still unpaid by the band treasury.
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Smethport
Kane
Avita
Tha
Henderson & Co
Philadelphia
Treasury
Needle In Hand Haunts Transit Official
A. G. McAllister superintendent of the National Transit Company station at Colegrove suffered a strange accident. He felt sharp pain in his right hand, which swelled, and a Smethport x ray revealed a needle alongside the bone. Robert Hamilton removed the needle and the hand is healing satisfactorily. McAllister cannot recall when the needle entered the system, possibly years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McAllister
National Transit Company
Colegrove
McAllister
Smethport
Robert Hamilton
Mr. McAllister
Shotgun Incident in Custer City Leads to Arrest
John Cusick and Frank Rosa of Custer City visited Smethport last Sunday with whiskey. On returning home Cusick drew a shotgun and fired at the Ross home, chased by a friend with a revolver. Bradford police subdued him and he is held for criminal court in this Borough.
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Custer City
John Cusick
Frank Rosa
Smethport
Cusack
Ross
Bradford Po‘lico
Cement Bags Kill Youth in Smethport Accident
Carl Gui Gustafson, 19, was crushed by a 1000 pound cement sack gang and toppled onto him on the L Cohen Afar¢in creek highway job near Smethport. Rushed to Kane hospital, he died Saturday morning. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gustafson, three brothers Moritz Henry Evan, and several aunts and cousins. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home, conducted by Rev. Parlson Young. Gustafson had many friends during Smethport residence and the accident shocked the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gui
L. Cohen
Chas
Gustafson
Kanesholm
Moritz
Henry
Erte
Evan
Kane
Batley Benson
Smeth‘port
Leonard Hancon
BE Jewett
Howard Dixon
Hylda Gustafson
Parlson Young
Smethport
Miss Marian Bush Resigns From Local School RNA
Marian Bush resigns from her post at the local school after several terms of service. Patrons react to the decision as a change in school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian Bush
Mills Marian Bush
Effs ‘Bush
Hult
Rathev
Betula Glassplant and Sager Jar Company Progress
J W Sager of Bullata and J Richardson visited Smethport calling at the Democrat office. The Sager Jar Company, which recently bought the Pennsylvania Stove Co plant at Betula with 46 houses and utilities, plans a glass jar factory for meat and vegetable packing. The Betula plant will be the first operated by the company, with experiments done at United States Glass in Pittsburgh. No Smethport stock exists yet, though locals have subscribed to blocks.
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J. W. Sager
Bullata
Hetula
Democrat
Bom
Sager Jar Company
Pennsylvania Stove Co
Betula
Kuga
S.S. Sager
Buffalo
Sager Company
Alden
N. C
Rock Ledge
Smethport
Staunton Jar Company
United States Glass Company
Pittaborg
Betula Residenta
Democrateska Exchanges
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Chigago
Brainard—Brownell
Smathport
Ladies’ Auxiliary Organized
Swiss Cheese Factory
Austin Community House
Pennsylvania State Senate
ABC
Baldwin
Alice McClure
Bayliss Paper Company
Gon Bins
Hatcony
Baylisa
Austin Mill
Canada
Carl Gustafson
Marvin Creek
Firemail
Kana Thia
THE
BORO
M. Brownell
Emma Tretton Leonore
Lemmiler
WEW
Kane Hospital
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