Bradford Roads Agitation Stirs McKean County
Local discourse centers on good roads funding and the primary road-building program. Citizens and editors clash over agitation and possible diversion of funds, with Bradford and Smethport leaders urging unity to complete the project. The tone calls for a meeting to resolve tensions and advance the promised improvements.
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Fundy
Cradford
Afchiean County
McKean Eosney
Bradford
Deptvik
Fronchenfram
Ananee
Sinctiinart
Situacien
Saitmor de
Smedpart
Anon Lamine
Mckenn County
Democrat
McKean County
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Smethport
Town Progress
Simethport
Wedding Anniversary and Burlingame Family Reunion
A large Burlingame home gathers relatives on Sunday August 26 to celebrate Mr and Mrs H La Burlingame's sixtieth wedding anniversary while also serving as a family reunion spanning decades. Attendees include siblings, cousins, and multiple generations from nearby towns, with reminiscences and hospitality highlighted by Mrs Burlingame's renowned hosting.
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Burlingame
H. la Furlingame
Knesan
Leroy
Skurtiueh
Alice Stark
Kaseon
Alwys
Burtingame
New York State
McKean County
Torea
TeRay
Count Bessies
Count Bessies (He Host and Hosterhelp Son, Likin. of Sethe Dagtyheer
Tartie
Cow Exonerated In Judge Gleason Court
A. Miller of the Clayanite dairy was acquitted in Judge Gleason’s court after Phil Stravino of Wiltin Aye filed suit claiming a Claranett cow ate his cornfield. The court could not prove the crop loss was caused by Miller’s herd, and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
A. Miller
Phil
Stravino
Wiltin Aye
Miller
Juntioe R. Gleason
Gomes Family Reunion Attends Galen Pack Site
The annual Gomes family reunion gathered at Galen Pack near the borough last Thursday with wide turnout from McKoin County descendants. Attendance spanned many generations as relatives celebrated the pioneer lineage and connections across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piineer Gomes
Galen Pack
Wite
MeLwin Producing Day Intervenes Amid City Wells
Citizens intervene as MeLwin Producing Day proceeds to address disruptions at nearby wells. Officials report ongoing discussions with stakeholders and guarantees of safety. The event focuses on water access, local impact, and regulatory compliance. Community groups seek prompt resolutions and transparency.
Reverend Van Dyke and McCandless Visit Smethport Parish
Reverend Van Dyke of St Luke's leaves Fortland to attend a general convention of the Episcopal church for about a month. Reverend McCandless of Pittsburgh, Emeritus, will minister in Smethport during the absence. Parishioners warmly welcome the beloved former rector returning for the visit.
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van Dyke
Fortland
McCandless
W. FB
Yous Dyke
St. [Luke's Church
Portland
Oregon
Episcopaliogy Church
Bbe
Toter East
Alterations at Grange Bank Interior Improve Space
The Grange Bank on Math Street undergoes interior changes with partitions removed and the banking rail reconfigured to provide more floor space and increased convenience for patrons. The updated design also enhances interior attractiveness as part of the project.
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Grange Bank
Tay
Grange Nasional
Math Street
Preristis
Plans to extend paving on Bank Street by Guncheon Co
Borough council met Monday to extend Mechanic Street paving into Bank Street linking to Rose Hill cemetery. About 12 000 feet of paving could create a main thoroughfare with an estimated cost of £5000. Bank Street owners may fund half by subscription. residents will meet to decide action.
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Mechanic Street
Guncheon & Co
Bank Street
Rose Hill Cemetery
Gunchem
Bank RL
Rip
Burdick
Maal | Bank &Trust Co
Londy
Band Concert Tonight at Center House Sand Street
A band concert is rescheduled to Thursday evening at 8:60 due to weather. Program includes Northwind, Chambers. Hooking Cow Blues. Remie and others with vocal selections and Vienna overture. Also notes a local crash on Marin street where a Ford struck a stone pile near the Masonic temple, driver unharmed but car damaged. warning signs were missing.
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Center House
Pocton
Northwind
Chambers
Handy
Indiana Tome
Famhon
Jorgensen
Romlaste
Farrar
Tone Cather
Angel Child
Vienna
von Simpe
Oddity
Fird
Impressirio. Hughes
FORD
Robert Hamilton
Eldred
Marin Street
Wrekmen
Oil Tank Blaze at Colegrove Wrecks Tanks and Burns Workmen
A massive oil tank fire at the Colegrove plant near Somerset Kentucky caused an explosion that destroyed a tank and injured two workers, Bond and Stranburg, who suffered burns. Fire crews battled the blaze into Saturday as another tank nearby emptied to prevent further catastrophe. The North Type Co. faces penalties estimated at fifty dollars. details unclear due to damaged text.
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Gebtuine
Nealon Trans
Coleye
Mietant
Albert
Wentucky
Scabrava
Colter
Wirkely
Somerset Ermide Wies
Historiciay
Colegrave
Bond
Stranburg
W. A. Ostrander
Snethpart
Cummings
Tretela
Colegrove
Strantuiry
Reach
Drolina
Norther Tipe Co
Amelie Mann
Grange Picnic Draws Farmers to Grove Event
The Grange picnic at Corgestie Grove on a Saturday drew many county farmers despite weather, with afternoon races, athletic events, and music by renowned composer RB Meban. Albert Mioaning, New York State Grange head, delivered a message to McKinan county growers about progress and unity.
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Tienie
Corgestie Grove
Chavsand
Tergice Momly
Franks Hiared
Albert Mioaning
New York State Grange
Parsymen'’s League
McKinan
Hascal
RB. G. Meban
Leona Hogarth Returns to New York With MGM Comedian
Mrs Lennard TPayte known as Leona Hogarth has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tl K Hogarth and returned to New York last week to join Mr Doyla in an eminent comedian act Tavis Minn Rei Me and Mrs Towle will appear in the cant by sepaned of Mr Mama i hie starring velvety next eveation Tie Deiter six months 1 dollar.
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Louis MA
Lennard Tpayte
Leona Hogarth
Tl. K. Hogarth
New York
Doyla
Tavis Minn
Rei Me
Atrs
Towle
Mama Ihie
Velvety
Impressive Masonic Cornerstone Ceremonies at Smethport
The article details a Masonic cornerstone ceremony in Smethport with participation from multiple lodges including Hieatford Kane Aldred Port Allain Astin and Conderaport. Key figures ABRAHAM M. Tiestler grand master and J. Williean Smith officiated. The ceremony featured a copper time capsule, a procession, and grand lodge officers from Pennsylvania. Grand Ledge officers arrived Friday morning for the event.
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Corkey
Simeshipurt Maerie
Hieatford
Kane
Jewel Aldred
Port Allain
Astin
Conderaport
Smethport
Malu
Shuerh Sivers
Abraham M. Tiestler
Pennsylvania
Penn
Ode of Pennsytsitnia
Sam Wiel
Coedsree Wershipfal Depouty
J. Williean Simith
Might Worshinfal Juniior Grand Winelen
William TB. Josten
Ba McCay
Erner
Moen Tada
Foe AM Charierel
Snisthport
Wright Ifousa
Ald
Electric work nearing the end on Main street system
The Keystone Power Co and Smethport Borough completed the main transmission line to Smethport and will connect to the local distributing system Friday. Main street ornate light poles are set and wired except for the east end of Wat thoroughfare delayed by cable revival. Workers anticipate full operation soon.
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Keystone Power Co
Smethport
Local Wedding and Mischievous Crows Stir West King Street
A wedding at the home of Mr Paul Mus Wine Tiffer for their son and Miss Emille Lederer of Tuttle NY is detailed with attendees and a preacher. The report also notes two mischievous tame black crows owned by Karl Kahn on West King Street, blamed for stealing a woman’s hat at Kushegun station and harassing golfers on Smethport Country Club links.
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Emille Lederer
Imih
Tuttle
N.Y
Ronnleke
Hachester
Warner
Karl Kahn
West King Street
Smethport
Kushegun
Temreenetnns
Crows
Golf Unis
iMay Fa
Smethport Band to Headline McKean Fair Attractions
The Smethport Band is booked to perform at the McKean County Fair with Mrs J F Cather as gifted vocalist. The fair runs two weeks from next Tuesday with Flying Hengs midway acts and a racing program including $800 to $900 purse events. County School Day offers free admission for students and events include dash races, relays, and field events. Additional attractions and schedule details to be announced in the Democrat.
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Smethport
Finalah
McKean
J. FE. Cather
Ton
Te Wi Tilton
Association
New York
Milo Drake
Corey
Ha McKean County
Mc Ken County
Sasncea
The
Democrat
McALLISTER-MeINTOSH WEDDING IN SIETHPORT AFFAIR
Marguerite McAlister daughter of Ira and Mrs McAlister of Colecrnya Akron Ohio wed John McIntosh of Akron in a ceremony at the Siethport Methodist Episcopal church Saturday at 2 PM. The couple will reside at 79 Woodland Ave Akron.
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McAllister
Meintosh
Hiad
Marguerite McMalister
Ira A
McAlister
Colecrnya
John Mclntosh
Akron
Cenfly
Rey Aether Iverson
Smiethport
McIntosh
Canada
Wondiland Ave
Cow Mere
iSmetipert
Phut
Smethaet
Paul McAlister
Ol City
Smethport Captures Tennis Honors at Northern Pennsylvanian Meet
Smethport led the annual Northwestern Pennsylvania event, securing seven cups. Ratesich won the singles title, Willem Prewnel and Harolin Medfield took the doubles crown, Redhead Chiliett won the consolation singles, while Robert Redfeld and John Mitchell claimed the doubles consolation cup.
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Smethport
Smethnort
Rene Lefetfen
Withers
Els
Guy Lastareete
Rateich
Willem Prewnel
Harolin
Dange at Lyceum Thirsty Auction Night Reported
Fragmented notice describes a Thursday evening event at the Lyceum with a small crowd and a tentative auction. A misread line hints at a Termentat six, but details remain unclear. No definite outcomes or names are readable.
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Dange
Lyceum
Aucuer
Sisie
Teeadtard Six
Lipktan
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