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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

5

Keystone to House New Acetic Acid Process Plant

A large factory for manufacturing acetic acid by a new process is being erected at Keystone where Quinn interests own a major chemical plant. The Keystone facility will be pivotal in the industry with extensive equipment and operations now proceeding. The project is valued around 2160000 and will strengthen the Quinn group’s presence across company plants. The Keystone site features a vast chemical wood yard, possibly the largest in the United States, with around 75 000 cords of wood stacked in rows, representing a substantial wartime defense stockpile and investment.

Keystone Quinn Instereste Chemical Quinny Pete Tae New Quincy Keystone Chemical Keystone Chemical Fictory

Four Pronged Buck Seen On Gleason Farm Near Town

Last Sunday Cecil Metzgar reported a large four pronged buck seen on the Gleason farm along the dog road east of town. The deer browsed the area all day and was observed by several residents, including a youth named Rickey. Metzgar tried to guide it toward cover, but the buck trotted along the fence by the road. The same buck was seen again by multiple locals yesterday.

Cecil Metegar Chas Gleason Dog Road Rickey Metzgar

Mrs Glenn to be Smethport postmistress in East Smethport

Myre Glenni Chnse of Fast Smethport has been commissioned as postmistress, taking charge of East Smethport on October 1. The office, a fourth class, was previously run by the longtime postmaster W. King who resigns after many years of service.

Glenn Chase E. Smethport Myre Glenni Chnse Fast Smethport Vine W. King Pennsylvania East Smethport

Registration Days for November Election

Registration days for the November election urge voters to entitle themselves to vote. New voters should note these days to exercise their right at the next election.

Band Concert Friday Night at Court House Stand

Smethport musicians led by Joma Cather performed a Friday program at the Court House Band Stand with Mrs. Cather assisting. The sextet offered March pieces, popular hits, and serenades including La Paloma and Myrna Cithier selections, drawing enthusiastic support from local audiences.

Te Smethport Bung Landers Mes Joma Cather Simpehport Son Attack Cather Wall Court House Culossus Columna Aleysander Stumbling Dixie Lane Yellow Dog Handy Vera Mys Rma Cithier Mareh Timpess Tremor Ieee Sense

Concrete Work Complete Bank Street Pavement Delayed

Graeheen & Co report bank Street paving nearly done but main west street work blocks traffic and delays opening. Wet Main Street pavement expected to open to traffic within a week as crews finish and arrange detours.

Memorial for McKean veterans to be voted in November

At Bucktall Post meeting the American Legion discussed a memorial to honor McKean county’s heroes. The project, delayed from the spring primary, will be on the November ballot and include a county museum office space for National defense Red Cross and relief work, an auditorium, and veteran archives. Delegates Dr W A Ostrander and E Votter named to the state convention in Williamsport September 6 8 with Prank and Alex Barbour as alternates.

Bucktall American Legion Peel ME Monona Ced McKean County MccKean County Sears Contein National Defense Red Crosse Court House W. A. Ostrander E. ©. Votter Williamsport Prank Alex Barbour Junto

Local youths return from Citizens' Army Training Camps

Gerald Denning and Leland Valvenny, two local youths, along with a third companion, completed training at Citizens' Army Training Camps. Denning finished the Engineers course at Camp Stumphr and Valvenny completed the aviation course at Langley Field, Virginia, early this week.

Bagk Citizen's Army Tan Ani Anny Gerald Denning Leland Valvenny Citizens’ Army Dengs Stiumphr Vv Denning Ualpesny Langley Field Pune

Death of Mrs Leon Comes Leaves Family In Grief

Mrs Bley A Haffin of Stethnert reports the death of Tacpai Comes, with Wennie Tones noted as a son. The family, well known locally, mourns a loss that leaves her husband and other children bereaved.

Leon Bley A. Haffin Stethnert Tacpai Wennie Fie Comes Eimer and Cart

McKean County Fair Adds Seror Trio And Palp Attraction

Ahead of the McKean County Fair September 12 to 14, Sen R W Hilton notes the Seror Trio and Palp attraction will appear daily in front of the grandstand alongside the Flying Dordens. Agricultural and cultural exhibits are highlighted with renewed emphasis on farm conditions and community participation, while catalogues totaling 4505 50 in prizes are distributed countywide and entries are due by September 5.

Flying Dordens McKean County Fair Sen R. W. Hilton New York Seror McKean

Catile Ranch and Tour of Penna Report

B. S. Bayard, editor of the National Stockman and Painter, with Fred Masthusen, Pennsylvania's secretary of agriculture, traverses Calgrave in Maineh and through Clinton, Potter and McKean counties. He notes certified seed efforts, potato prospects, and dairy and cattle plans, including Crosby Estate trials and range development under Buck Leving at State College. Bears outnumber dogs in pest control as goats clear brush. the trip records varied yields, pasture use, and potential livestock industries along rugged backlands.

B.S Bayard National Stockman and Painrer Fred Masthusen Pennsylvania Asricute WooNhineelf Heidau Papreern Ag Hanes Leck Laven Ous Nyen Colege Couderspery Smathport Clinton Potter Countie Jerass Potter Ben Evience Birch Ober Clinton County Bert Straw Potter County McKean Crossman Steeifed Smethnart Eslne Fardaine MethKeah Jones Crosby Lana Smethport W. GT. Gallup Buck Ieving State College

S. H. S. Start Football Practice Amid Turbulent Season Prep

Smaethport High School opened football practice with Coach A Livermore guiding the squad. Officials emphasize a fast pace and renewed vigor after a disrupted previous year while recruiting and training focus intensifies for upcoming games.

Smaethport High Scheol Coord A. Livermore YeHura

Thog Henrn Suffers Arm Break in Car Crank Incident

A resident of Haxethurst named Thog Henrn injured his arm breaking a fracture near Smethport on a recent night while attempting to crank a Ford car. He was treated after visiting the office of Dr. Roger Hinton and the physician reduced the fracture.

Henrn Haxethurst Sam White Smethport Jena Roger Hinton

McKean County WG Convention Opens in Smethport

The McKean county convention of the WG is in progress at Smethport with delegates in attendance. The gathering features lectures and a public program at the Me Viekt D Worms venue inviting broad attendance, despite some opposing views.

W. CG T. U McKean Dugress Smethport Tadays Fauidin Worms

Unclear text on Decker Woeller wedding event

Fragmentary OCR reads Decker Woeller, three names, a church service at a Methodist meeting. Rev Gregson officiated amid greetings. Exact date location and full details are unreadable in the fragment.

Decker—Woeller Tanto Mooker Tielester Methodist Gregson

New Garage and Machine Shop Opens in Bays Smellport

The new Cooper and Sung garage and machine shop at Bays Smellport near Will be open for business on September 1. The window glass company in Clarksburg, West Virginia, had been supervised by a wandering foreman at a factory of the Intaygtate company. The report notes a Tuesday return and mentions Dueratnte.

Shery Cooper & Sung Bays Smellport Conytetion Pomineyne Tie Window Gliese Corpoeition Ibeen Clarksburg W.a Intaygtate Company Dueratnte

Smethport Brings Home Wins in Hard Baseball Week

Smethport fans celebrated a 7 to 1 home victory over Bolivar as Pat Dougherty and Tommie Chirk starred on the mound. Ex-big leaguer Dougherty umpired. Solivar scored once on walks. Peeler caught superbly despite an injury. Next Sunday, Bradford Moose visit Community Field for a 3:40 p.m. game.

Smethport Pat Dougherty Bolivar Smethport Grounds Toommie Chirk Smethner Solivar Tommie Peeler Bornville Barcey Mt. Jewett Tage Woul Mt. Fewett Husky Lyungeters Cittii Jeral Mt Jewett Meir Atvely Johnsonburg Ceanunity Rideway Okan Democrat Walker Feeler Bradford Moose Community Field

Road Rally Aims to Complete Key Primary Route

The MeKean County road advocacy centers on finishing the Kasson to Mt Jewett primary highway to connect Meade and Kane counties. Local editors urge a county rally with clear understanding on the road program to prevent misunderstandings and guide unified progress for Smethport, Port Allegany, and surrounding towns.

Prohibition Party Endorses Candidate Amid Local Voter Debate

Fragmented OCR text shows Prohibition party endorsing a Republican hopeful with references to Ma. Grafson and local county voters. The garbled lines indicate confusion over endorsements and ballot positioning in Mekean County, with tea party era rhetoric faintly present and no clear outcome.

Cecap Repubican Mekean Prohibition Party Grafson Carlin

District 9 Court Held at Kane on Thursday Delights Group

A Kane district gathering Thursday featured a court session, an impromptu program, and dancing. Notable attendees included Miss Kyriete Taher, State Regent, and Mrs. A. B. Lyte, G. Regent of Kane, who welcomed guests. The event, part of the district’s annual activities, celebrated members with awards and a festive promenade.

Kane Vitel Thurstar Queqing Ayer Kane Court Kyitiece Taher Teeholylady A. B. Lyte Asa Anna B. Flomleg Distelet Countys United States Smothpart Reli Wits Mms Mabey

State Rural Carriers Meet Open in Port

Pennsylvania rural carriers plan annual state meeting at Port Allegheny led by county president MW Taylor. A letter urges joining the national rural letter carriers association, praising its efficiency and inviting all rural carriers to attend and become members.

Urat Getter Carriera Pennsylvania E. ‘Taylor Port Allemsany Dne Department Minhington

Electric lighting in Smethport fair week celebration

Arson halted normal events but parade lamp posts and Main street electric lighting were completed. Keystone Power Co and Smethport borough connect a twelve mile transmission line from Mt Jessett to Water street with a new distribution point at the Water street station. The system showcases a complete load arrangement and electric service as town celebrates improvements.

East Main Street Democrat Keystong Power Co Smethport Mt. Jessett Water Street Keystone Company Wansfarmee Alstion Waler Streat Splendit Electric Servier Laenady Itenaire Mowling Fem Tiuekns Smethpart Avigsta Oresiie Prifing Benstfer Reil Siverhpert Elvet

Disarm or Die Theme Draws Audience at Methodist Rally

An audience at the Methodist Epis copal church heard Howard deliver the Disarm o Die plea for stronger enforcement of prohibition. He urged Christian nations to cooperate to prevent conflicts on land and sea, warned that peaceful times require shared restraint, and called for funds to support the World Peace Commission’s work. The event was part of a nationwide series on world peace across many meetings.

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