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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

4

Captain VanDeWatering the Roosevelt Contender

The article recounts Captain Casper VanDeWatering who claims eight years as bodyguard to Theodore Roosevelt. He says he met Roosevelt in Washington via an introduction and accompanied him on a Bow hunt in Africa, visiting Germany and England. His tale includes how Roosevelt allegedly kept German officials waiting and how he later traveled as a salesman.

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Weekly Court Record Deeds August 23 1922 Summary

Weekly court record covers deeds dated August 23 to 30 1922 in Bradford Port Allegany Kane Hamilton and other towns. Transactions list transfers from multiple individuals and couples to various buyers with nominal prices often one dollar. Names include Katherine Reidy Clarence Clark Arch Bean Ane Campbell Thomas Blair Barden Lynch Golden Hersey and De Bre.

Katherine Reidy Rose Reidy Bradford Clarence M Clark Lj Bush Arch Bean Ane Rew Campbell Corea Thomas Blair E Johnson Port Alepany Kane Anthony de Bre Gust

Oviatt Family Reunion Reported With Music and Dances

The Oviatt family gathered for a reunion with J Beaman serving as heir to descendants. After a morning meal a business meeting approved minutes for the year with Feamn as president and J Oviatt as vice president. A dedication moment followed, then committees for reception arrangement and entertainment were announced. An afternoon program of recitations music and solos led to dancing and games. The day was ideal and the reunion regarded as the best yet, adjourned around 6. The next gathering is set for Aug 16 1923 at Gale park.

Oviatt Puntos Ovin J. Beaman Andy Mena J. J. Oviatt Tessie Rawley Phebe Nourse T. Bi Ogiart Ruth Connor Alfred Oviatt Francis Alten Rose Hyde Galea Park Inte Whlin Oviitt

Prohibition Party Holds County Convention in Bradford

The Prohibition party convened its annual county gathering at the M. C. G. A. in Bradford on Monday at 10 am with delegates from across the county. Elisha B. Kane of Kushequa was elected county chairman, Paul P. Lyon of Bradford secretary, and several others joined as executive committee members. Letters from Republican and Democratic assembly candidates were read, the convention adjourned at noon, then reconvened at 2 pm for an address by Clinton Howard.

Prohibition Party Bradford Elisha &. Kane Kushequa Paul P. Lyon Weasner Eva W. Sullivan Duke Center Stella Mitchell Jewett Grace White

Alleged poisoning case investigated in Kane county

County detective J J Alilon was in the city yesterday investigating a claim that a Kane man was targeted with poison placed in his coffee. The case centers on an attempted poisoning and the search for a suspect continues.

Kane J. J. Alilon

Poisoned coffee case sparks county probe

The county detective said no information was available this afternoon though the case promises interesting developments. The person who made the charge remains undisclosed. a possible poisoned coffee sample has been retained for analysis as Kane Republican reports.

Poultry Culling Demonstrations Schedule Noted

County events list attendances and times for poultry culling demonstrations at State College facilities next week. Names and locations include Fred Kuss Tah Alena Tevndlee Uraneb br and Eugene McCarey T Nelson Wrights Pa with sessions from 9:30 A M to 5:00 P M on Sept 8 9 10.

Iway of State College Fred Kuss Alena

Potters Combine Plans Big Potato Warehouse On Main Street

The Potter Couply Chapeimerve Patots Givers Assa announces completion of groundwork for a two story frost proof warehouse on North Main. The building, with an underground basement, will feature a Main Street entrance and a railroad switch side for easy potato handling. The second floor will house modern grading and treatment machinery to support the seed potato market.

Couply Chapeimerve Patots Deseph North Main Gouderegest Liske Gate Aviveway Secon Fause of Me Association Terprise

Colegrove News Briefs From A Busy Week

Colegrove residents attended church services in Crosby and visited Smethport. Miss Jessie Haven of Burbank opened the new school term on Aug. 28 with teaching duties. J mcCurdy family moved into a new house. Mrs C A Anderson returned from Port Germany Swarthmore Chautauqua sessions. A J McAllister family traveled to Kane Allegany and Port Allegany. Leola Anderson guest of Lella Unkert. McAulister returned to Ow City after vacation with parents. Mrs Jos Pearson of Allegany and Mrs Albin Swanson visited Smethport. Wilcox of Crosby to take Colegrove RFD work. Tank fire injury heals slowly. The Democrat six months one dollar.

Colegrove Calegrove Jessie Haven Burbank Ior Jon McCurdy C. A. Anderson Port Conderaport Paul McAllister OW City Intra A. Go McAulister Bill Scanlan Suiza Jos. Pearson Allegany, N Puest CA. Anderson Angel Tuesda Sever Colegrave Inctures M. Elomiveh Smerhpert Misa Leola Anderson Miva Lella al Sleanburg Mate Wilcox Crosby

Glass workers gain wage increases at American Window Glass

The American Window Glass company announces wage increases effective August 26. Wage hikes range from 6 to 16 percent across trades, with cutters and flatteners receiving a 25 percent boost. The plant employs about 600 workers and showcases continued industry prosperity as tanks operate steadily.

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FARMERS VALLEY EAST SIDE SOCIAL NOTES

D G Rice and family motored to Emethport on Monday. Mr and Mrs Otto and Mr Saint Mer returned home Saturday after a two week trip to Ohio. Mrs Nother home Thineday ison left Fort Sosho expects: te Gach wife Mrs Frank Fiorentina Day and Mire AMES Taster ind derett Bors 2 ayy) Chats market top Mendy two Teaiee for the sick Ty Roles Dewes on Odean visitor aat weeds Me Lowell Tea is the owner of a new Chevrolet tomylee Tela Fermin wi oy mesiix and Oleam Frank Barbour was an Eriemiss ioe Monday and Tunsday.

Farmers Valley East Side D. G. Rice Emethport Otto Itil Ohio Nother Heme Fort Sosho Frank Fiorentina Derett- Bors Maroctet Dewes Odean Lowell Tea Omys Tela Fermin Oleam

Road over Red Rock Hill quietly finished in Bradford area

Notice from Port Allegany dated August 28 1922 records George Elmer Larson taking over Arnold Avenue Greenhouses and assumes business. all bills due Mr Page payable by him. road construction over Red Rock Hill described as progressing quietly with minor elevation changes and unsurfaced dirt highway in the area.

Bradford Lewis Thin Smethport Ted Rock Rew Hill George Elmer Larson Arnold Avenue George Elmer Lerzon Mr. Page Page Port Allegany, Pa

The Democrat Prints All the Pews Six Months

A brief notice states six months of pew printing priced at one dollar. The item appears in a local advertisement or column listing service charges for church seating.

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