Convention Opens as Ex Service Men Parade Town
Crowds fill Smethport as the Mist Acnual Reunion of Ex Service Men convenes at the Quirk building. Veterans from Bradford Port Allegany Kane and other areas register for a county association meeting set for 1 30 pm Wednesday with plans for a grand parade Thursday and a gala town decoration by F A Dean. The event features G A R Spanish American War veterans and 61 08 unit members, Burleighs Concert Band and the United Shows carnival company, with plenty of roast ox and a new beverage formula for uniformed servicemen.
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Dean County
Lindhport
Hiswry
Convention Headquarters
Quirk
Main Street
Smethport
American Legion
Pradford
Kane
Ludlow
Port Allegany
Malin Street
Giusy
16Th Regiment
Hand
Old City
Sproul
National Guard
Burleigh
Glean
Caperts
Euffato
Pitesture
Carnigit Company
Saethpere
Mandy
Seine
Cearrt
Eicenie
Backus Novelty Co. WA
ML Alton
Oxy
Mardi Gras Parade and Convention Report Thrills McKean County
Thursday program covers convention reports, election of officers, and a busy schedule. Baseball at Kane Field and an air show headline events, with a large Mardi Gras parade at 7:30 pm and a later big parade. Local banks donate cups for convention attendees and track meet winners.
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Kane Fieldane
Hredford
Sovern
Uniform Island Park
Mckean
Fair Grounds
Promise Jian
Murder at James City follows husband wife jealousy
A chaotic report details a murder tied to jealousy and a disputed marriage. It cites Lawrence Cadi as a source and references James City, a shooting on a dock, a fugitive search, and earlier marriages involved with the victim and his wife. The narrative presents suspect theory and police pursuit without clear, verified facts.
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James Gity
TM Gowery
Rane
Lawrence Cadi
Lae Vietiin
Walley Swannels
Ai Phigh
Stephan Vygis
Jormes
Dvn
Theamin
Hyer
First U S cattle tested for abortion by blood test
The Aolttes and Gillian herd near Smethport become the first in the United States to be tested for abortion by blood test conducted by Dr. Dick of the University of Pennsylvania, formerly at Kane. McKean County Ayrshire herd at the Home Farm awaits testing, while tuberculin results show McKean cattle largely free of disease. one reactor found among 21 tested by Dr. Muller. Epidemic potato blight hits Pennsylvania counties, cutting crops and raising prices. farmers urged to spray thoroughly with Bordeaux mixture at high pressure, 160 psi, and contact Farm Bureau at Smethport for guidance.
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McKean
Muller
Pennsylvania
Farm Bureau
Smethport
Ostrander Reunion Delights at Caleo Park
The Ostrander pioneer family held their annual reunion at Caleo Park on Wednesday. About sixty members of the family attended and the day ended with a night of music by Tarniened Ny Ack orchestra. A notable fact was that sixty or more served in the date War, with Major Freeman of Bradford praised for his service. Next year's gathering was planned for August 1921 with officers listed as President Dr W L Ostrander, Secretary Mrs Allures-Mrye ITs.
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Ostrander
Caleo Park
iMs Senile
Berge
Freeman
Bradford
Purchased Quirk Farm Adds to Gallup Holdings
A. J. Gallup of Burbanks bought the Quirk farm at the head of Trish Hollow for 2000 dollars. The property includes Ab acres with a modern farmhouse, barns, and buildings in good condition. He plans to move the house onto his main highway farm site where a fire destroyed the former dwelling years ago. This acquisition expands his fertile acres in the Stas region.
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Quirk
A. J. Gallup
Burbanks
Das
Smithpore
Trish Hollow
Ab Acres
Gallup
Young Lady Injured When Car Hits Pole
A collision on Maine Street left Miss M. Cheeseman and cousin injured after a car driven by Claude Heinlein struck a pole near Holmdel. Miss Cheeseman regained consciousness later. other occupants escaped serious harm. The car sustained major damage and authorities investigated the crash.
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Gar
Wend
Umeinlein
M. W. Heinlein
Alain
Erddiaberl
Maine Street
Holmdel
Wiel Telephone Gale
Claude Usinlein
Miss Molo Cheeseman
Ite
Osiander
Wevin
Fheesohmn
Abe Sha
Mayor Wills of Olean Stands Firm for Law
Georgla of Olean formerly of Smethport now leads amid a hostile city council. The mayor insists governing by law despite opposition and is slowly taming a turbulent element seeking to pry open the lid.
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Wills
Georgla
Olean
Smethport
Owever
Seema
Reorganize Local Red Cross Chapter
A Smethport meeting in T H Morrison’s law offices elected officers to reorganize the Local Red Cross Chapter and extend support for the organization’s Peace Program. Helen Morrison was named chair, EB Drake chaired the Grange Bank, and several others were listed as executive committee members with temporary secretary PH Bun esville.
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Smethport
T. H. Morrison
Hed Crus
Wirlime
Red Cross
Mes
Helen Morrison
Smetpport
EB. B. Drake
Carhirn
The
Grange Bank
PH. Bunesville
Mide
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Ptastem
Europe
Making Rapid Progress On Rew Road
The Warren-Moore Construction Co progresses on the Smethport Bradford highway project without full cement supply. A second steam shovel started last week and a third arrived this week, expanding grading on the Row Fill side. Concrete work will resume once enough cement is available to prevent interruptions to the line.
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Warren-Moore Construction Co
Smethport-Bradford
rFpid
Cara
McKean County Fair Promises Spectacle and Premiums
The McKean County Fair advertises two classes of acts led by Eliertinty and Chore ent Wwithiin, featuring a wide Midway, horse races, and novelty stunts. Local farmers are urged to participate, with a boosted premium list to attract exhibits despite reduced funding. Premiums are paid to winners on Friday, September 17.
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Mckean
Wil Biers
Singing Brothers
Centaurs
Warren
Pep
Giveley
Perry Fair
Muely Aemiuract
Aizaedd
Permanen County
Pehole
Jaws
Te Association
Tragedy as Soldier Car Crash Kills Four Year Old Jane Daly
A motor vehicle collision in Crane et Hor yesterday afternoon fatally struck four year old Jane Daly. She was riding in a wagon from Westnagar to the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Thalys when the car driven by UCL Patterson, superintendent of the Consolidated Wirilow tilses, hit the wagon directly in front of it. Jane Daly, popular with neighbors, died instantly. She would have celebrated her fourth birthday Sunday. parents Charles Daly and siblings Charles Jr Catherine and Sarah mourn the loss.
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Jane Daly
Bradford
Daly
Charles Thalys
Crane
UCL Patterson
Consolidated
Weatndagar
Charles, Jr
Catherine
Sarah
Fantastic Parade Thursday Night Urges Citizens to Dress Up
Citizens and gilestore urged to rein in finances and join a parade. Decorated automobiles requested for Court 1Touse gatare at 7:30. See Neat Holter, Chairman, for details.
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Gilestore
Voters to decide indebtedness for borough fire equipment
Voters in Smooth-Dent borough go to polls next Tuesday to decide a $1,000 indebtedness for purchasing motorized fire apparatus. Budget funds would cover new trucks hoses hydrants coats and gear for the next twenty years and aim to reduce insurance costs. Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM at the Theatre house basement.
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Smooth- Dent
Theaire House
Smethport Stumbles Early Inning Slump To St Marys In Rough Baseball Loss
Smethport fails to slow St Marys as two early outfield misplays and a second inning burst fuel a 16 run tally. Moren and McGowan drive in runs, Denning shines at plate, while Weller Daniel and Lovie Kull spark strong fielding for St Marys. Smethport rallies late but falls short in a high scoring set.
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Smetopwyt
Innlin Sands
Mies
Br. Marys
Paul
Sennett
Hull
Moran
McGowan
St. Marys
Smethport
Bherl
Pasee Daniela
Haina
Denning
Moren
Shani
Moma
Gallagher
O Ft
Pef
Moran Ss
Waecf
McGowan Tb Sf
Oo DO
St. Marys A
RH. P.O. A
Toles
Marsh and Flaherty Appeal Case At Smeithsport Thuesids
Araident can ail appeal scheduled at Smeithsport Thuesids Erpremier 3 with hearing at West for the County ofCommon Press on September 13. Appeals by A. Mo Marsh and Thomas Flaherty from Aude s téport concern unpaid installation of systems at Court Trouse and County Home, deemed over priced. Wilton & Fitesibben represent the plaintiff. PF. D. Gallup represents the defendant.
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Smeithsport
Erpremier
Tias West
Coun
Common Press
A. Mo Marsh
Thomas Flaherty
Audes Téport
Wilton & Fitesibben
Diphtheria Strikes Local Families Quarantines Enforced
Helen Henry and her mother and sister, residents of Buffato, are cited among local diphtheria cases. Margare t Natella and family on Water street were also stricken last week, with quarantine in place Sunday. Health authorities say precautions are being taken to prevent spread as the Henry family shows improving signs.
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Helen Henry
Buffato
Mra. Henry
Margaret Natella
Water Street
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