McKean County Fair Opens Next Week With Attractions
The McKean County Fair opens next Tuesday with acts The Three Alex and Miss Irene LaTour and her trick dog to perform daily in front of the Grandstand. Attractions include a Smethport Band, running and motorcycle races with prize money, midway rides, freak shows, and displays by Health Department Harrisburg, Home Economics Exhibit, and Farm Bureau Headquarters. Season tickets available before opening day.
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McKean County
Alex
Irene LaTour
2aZa
Anly
Blaise
Smethpom
FSU
Port Allegany
Corysville
Lafayette
Department of Health
Harrisbers
Sureau
Adaitte
County Farm Institutes Meet Set for August 20
County chairmen discuss farm institute program at State College with Secretary Piet Rasmussen presiding. Travel and salary costs force shortening of institute sessions by about one third. County will proceed with four days in Ipsit area, while lecturer selection and subject assignments are handled through county agents and settlers in each community.
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State College
Piet Rasmussen
Mekeda
Ipsit
Samimiunity
Returned to Camp Dix from overseas duty
Lieutenant Donald Wegarih has returned to Camp Dix after ten months overseas with the 12th Field Artillery, part of the Second Division. He awaits discharge as he homes at Allance. A damaged Studebaker six cylinder five passenger touring car, in poor condition with some good tires, is for sale by Smethport Garage Company as a cleanup bargain.
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Donald Wegarih
Alldace
Somny
Camp Dix
12Th
Eld Artillery
Studebaker
Wit Selk
Smethport
Smethport Defeats Rixford 12 to 6 in Sunday Game
Smethport outplayed Rixford in all phases to win 12 to 6. Rixford trailed until late, scoring four runs in the seventh and adding two more in the eighth. Tommy Clark pitched six innings before Rory Hon relieved him, with a crowd watching despite cloudy skies. next Sunday Austin meets Smethport at 2:30 on the local field.
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Rixford
Smethport
Fing
Rixtord
Antil
Tommy Clark
Rory Hon
Honey
Ashoush
Akry
Court House News Deeds Aug. 15 Stannamnt to Stancard to Butler to Armstrong
Court house news lists numerous August 15 deeds and assignments across Bradford, Eldred, Kane, Hamlin, Wetmore, Port Allegany, and Smethport with amounts from $1 to $3,300. Transactions include Albert Stannamnt, Henry Butler, Mary Wythe, Joseph Spuller, George Wowe, Gladys Bray, Christina Nelson, Augustus Newell, Meliss McAdoo, Ade Layman, Keith Dalrymple, Elizabeth Hamilton, Elizabeth Kane, Herman Ho Marquis, Bert Skagge, Stephen Cronin, Maria Zeppatella, and others transferring property or satisfying mortgages in McKean and surrounding townships.
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Port Alemony
Keith E. Dalrymple
Ella Kitt
Port Allegany
Elizabeth A. Hamilton
CA. Balwin
Bradford
Sarah Shermad
al Joe Chase
iPrake
Bradford Two
da EB. Dake
Charles Drake
Herman Ho Marquis
Lilian P. Oehelbees
Bane
Bert Skagge
Lewis Weel
Bradford Tw
Humes Bovzird
Harry Sen
Mamlin
Same
Mazelhurst
Hones Findall
Arthur Ed Mondill
Hamlin
Vliaieesh
AL Uemittan
Gwinew
Lo Hoxler
Wise
Merrill
Dalyympie
Port Synais
BAY Len Homes
Gravely
Kane
Smethport Public Schools Open On Labor Day
Public schools of Smethport will open Sunday September 1 under Superintendent Thomas Morrison. Principals and staff include B Renn and assistants W Brown, Carlo A, Emma Tretton. Eighth grade Mary Mullin, seventh Edith Churchiay, sixth Laura VanDusen, fifth Mowrlh Crude, Lenore Lemmlear. Third Borathy Aye, second Marie Kane, first Borst 6 fie Fay, Gleason principal and art/music teachers listed.
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Smethport
Thos. H. Morrison
B. Renn
Rehan
Wm. Brownell
Carlo A
Emma Tretton
Mary Mullin
Edith Churchiay
Sifth
Laura VanDusen
Mowrlh
Lenore Lemmlear
Borathy Aye
Marie Kane
Rumor of Traction Line Protests churns amid arrests talk
Rumor swirls of large arrests connected to a late traction line dispute. District official Laidlaw of Chittarly cites investigations, while a syndicate to buy the system is rumored. Officials deny imminent receivership or imminent shutdown. hearings on fare hikes loom after Friday session with New York Public Service Commission. First Baptist Church schedule appears amid the jumble with Sunday services and youth activities listed.
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Chittarayugus County
W. A. Dusenbersy
Wire National Bank of Olean
Aepore
B. Rh
New York Public Service Commission
Demanded payment noted in late 19th century item
Fragmentary OCR report describes a domestic scene with unclear names and a possible reference to payment or fare as part of a social record. The entry mentions carers, a residence, and a vehicle context with ambiguous details.
Smethport Glass plant start date clarified by officials
Officials from Smethport Glass Company released definite timing for plant production. Early plans indicated Spicer would be put in by the first of LeMorcher, with production expected to begin in about two weeks.
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Smethport Glass Company
Institution of Producers
Htody
Spicer
LeMorcher
Intel
Bears Salamiines and Berry Pickers Reported In Vendina Region
Reports of bears near Vendina have circulated among Civiliaw Weel and West area residents as MiINWr nltie drift westward. One party split near Red House while berry foragers pressed on, encountering a large bear and two cubs. John, using local knowledge, calmly moved toward safety, leaving berry pail behind. berry harvest time likely broke records despite the chaos.
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Vendina
Jane Ladden
Red House
John
Andrews Theatre
Agibd
Loller
Nowing
Ebensburg Episcopal Church Sermon Change
A note from Rev. J. F. Hartman of the Erie district announces a morning service and the cancellation of evening services at the Methgoist Episcopal Church. The event aims to promote sobriety and democracy within the congregation.
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First Baptist Church
Guy L Mergeson
Trager
Hartman
Erie
Beesents
Arlis Sutinn League
Methgoist Episcopal Church
Americ
Erie Iistriets
League
J. F. Hartman
Closing Lisett Shop Offers Bargains on Women and Children Items
Last week sale at the Lisett Shop highlights discounts on women s misses and children s apparel. Four cylinder Studebaker cars advertised with overhaul and good tires priced at 456 dollars, with terms available. Backus Novelty Company listing appears at the end.
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Lisett
Ally
New Fall Millinery Styles Arrive for Women
New stock of fall millinery arrives with fresh silhouettes and hats suited for the season. ARS ALO BARKER showcases the latest designs promising comfort and flair for a smart late year wardrobe.
Married at Methodists Parsonage Tuesday Morning
Miss Inn Milroy daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Milroy of Mechanic Street Smethport and Haiph A Wands son of a prominent family at Sharpsville Pa were married by Rev Arthur Gregson at the parsonage with attendants Mr and Mrs Bart Gathorp. A wedding breakfast followed for the bridal party before the couple left for a honeymoon trip and future home in Sharpsville. The bride is a longtime employee of the Wry Company and well regarded in Sharpville society. the groom is a merchant managing a position in Sharpaville.
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Welock
Miss Inn
Chas
Milroy
Mechanic Street
Smethwint
Haiph A. Womis
Sharpsville
Arthur Gregson
Bart Gathip
Helde'e
Mral Wands
Sharpsyty
Sinethoortts
Fromm
Sharpaville
Smedport
Tram Thos
Mr. Wands
Enpagrd
Lindaley
Kentucky
Smettport
Laures’ Aid Society
Dorcas
Dotn Johnson
East Street
A. Wooster
Nar- Williamsport
Smethport
Lynn
Misses Keenan
Bridge
J. H. Suase
Margaret
Waldo Susse
Kane
Buffalo
Arthur Rice
Millstret
Vivian
Andrew Hurreson
Headford Hospital
Evelyn
Am- Pau Ven Puesis of Her Farmer's Warcils
Rober Couper
Vermin S
Amiunda
Margaret Sasse
Clermont
Mey
Waldo Sasse
Margaret Hatt
Reid
Frost
J. Rich
Twintington
W.va
Bard Calchip Hecampr
Four Men Arrested in County Court for Various Offenses
Four men appeared in county court last week and were bound over to the grand jury. Lito Grinnell of Custer City James Bennett and Gerald Weeks of Bradford and Peter Angold of Wilcox faced charges including auto theft assault and involuntary manslaughter. Grinnell claimed the stolen car was to be used for a crime but may be mentally unfit. Bennett and Weeks faced charges of surgery and speeding with bonds set at 300 dollars. Angold was held on 2000 bail for involuntary manslaughter in a wreck near Ludlow that killed Mrs. Lindquist. John Tindell testified his father in law was involved and Angold did not deny the evidence.
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Wour
Dethey Farm
Lito Grinnel
Custer City
Jamea Bennett
Gerald Weeks
Bradford
Peter Angold
Wilcox
Grinnell
Bandenien
Peter Angelo
Mra
John Lindavist
Wetmore
Mang Summit
Hosvial
Tna
Ludlow
John Taindell
Lindquist
Gin Tindell
Lindel
Angelo
Smethport Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Lindaley arrives from Kentucky and plans to settle in Smethport. Local groups plan a Dorcas meeting at Mrs. Johnson’s home next Wednesday. Numerous visits and hosting events unfold across town, including bridge parties, family travels to Buffalo, and hospital and hospital-related engagements.
Contents of Food Car Distribution Changes Debated
The food staff car from government surplus is to be ready for distribution early next week. The list shows canned and packaged goods including tomatoes, corn, peas, beans, meat, baking powder, lemon extract, bacon, and fish with case counts and weights. Orders should be placed in small groups to reduce handling costs, with order blanks available soon and prices posted when the car arrives.
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Hottie
toMice
Sphese Keris
Priges
Brownell
nostuMee
Government to start armor and forgings program at Charleston plant
August 28 1919 Washington reports South Charleston West Virginia will begin fabricating armor plate and heavy forgings for large earth moving guns in a new 14 000 000 enterprise covering over 200 acres. The plant will feature modern equipment and aim to annual output of 10 000 tons of armor plate projectiles and related ordnance. United States Civil Service seeks a superintendent and forge foremen with salaries from 8000 to 10000 weekly readers are instructed to apply at the Washington office or local city exam boards.
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Wuashington
D. A
Navel Orbance
South Charleston
W. Va
South Charlestar
Enterprise
Conlon
Ieee
Phu
Armen
United States
Avid Service Com
Washington, D.C
Board of Ciy Examiners
Gustomhosse
No Applicant Filed for Clerk of McKean County Court
Notice states no applications were filed and no appointments made to fill the Clerk of the Court vacancy in McKean County. The vacancy is for the office formerly held by Frank R. Woyter, as published by Geath Mant throughout the week.
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McKean County
Jgeath
Frank R. Woyter
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T. & Say
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Determ
Crandall Tanking Company
Elisha K. Kane
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Johnson
Anna Dohnaton
Wlyoree
Rint
Sey Clean Syndicate
Nellis
Lunesta
Vind Thadote
FORD
Biti Brees
Taperia
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Hamance
Backus Novelpy Company
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Method'st Parsonage
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