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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
5
A county guard from Mt. Dewert and a home guard member conducted dog patrols Tuesday, killing several dogs. The incident sparked debate over right to shoot on pavements and dog licensing, with officials warning that more actions will follow against unlicensed dog owners.
Mrs Courtney J Hazeten of Bradford Mrs G Ellsworth Greene of Lockwort and Clarence J Weaver of Philadelphia present a marble altar in the Ascension church to honor their mother Mrs Helen A Wong Installation of the altar has been completed with ceremony at the church building and dedication remarks.
A terse line suggests a demo or confrontation involving a group or event at Sknethport Garage Co, with unclear subject names. The readable fragments point to a crowd action and a local business, but specifics are missing.
Announcement yesterday stated that the will of William L. Curtis, a Bradford citizen and national reputation art producer, had been probated. The Curtis home at 188 Con- was included in the terms of its will and estate.
Mrs Minnie Hogstedt and daughter Gladys of Olean visit the Benson home. Paul McAllister leaves for Oil City after two weeks with parents. Mrs Cliff Moyers of Olean spends days with sister Mrs Hans Hanson. Mr and Mrs A G McAlister motor to Cuba Lake last Thursday. Mrs Earl F Rupert visits Thursday. Mrs Hans Hanson departs for Tidionte Ma to stay with her parents.
Pennsylvania National Guard appointments announced by Adj Gen Frank D. Benry list Late E Vanvleck to major brigadier, DL Wh Kone to captain, Rainn Rosse sine to provisional first lieutenant, Melvin RB Kane to first sergeant in the Kane unit, with other details in Pittsylvania area context.
Yesterday at Marty's Grove the second annual Hyatting Verdon reunion drew seventy attendees from Port Allegany Coleville Jamestown Smethport Bradford Rew and Warren. A 2 o'clock dinner preceded an afternoon of dancing and amusements with Husted Sorrentino’s orchestra performing. Guests included Mr and Mrs R C Snyder and daughter Marcia of Moncetto Kentucky.
Charles Wilson, a Black inmate in Pottsville Penitentiary, died after fasting 48 days following a 12 year sentence for attempted murder. He added 20 years for heightened offense and refused food after the second sentence. Doctors said his 48 day fast surpassed prior records.
A prominent prohibitionist laments a liquor raid at Carl Amos's home, where 40 cases of imported whiskey and gin were removed from the cellar. The incident shakes local business circles and may prompt a religious community response as the Swedish Mission Church plans a Mt Jewett mission meet led by Rev Z E Kmertz, Rev Frances Evicken, and Rev Emil G Winsted. Inquire Herman Sasse Smethport Pa Advut
A Smethport resident claims relief from kidney and back pain after using Dow's Kidney Pills. The note praises the product and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Also lists a local sale ad for a draft team near Norwich, Pa. All news is in the Democrat.
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