Little Boy at Center Stage in Murder Trial
Darrell Dutton a sixteen year old from Wrights near Port Allegany faces trial for murder at the Smethport December term with Judge Bouton presiding. Bond set over 31000 by B. W. Jones and Lester Simons, amid public sympathy for the boy whose father Brad Dutton, 47, terrorized the family before Darrell fired a shotgun. The defense says the shot was meant to distract rather than kill. Morasco of Kane also set for trial for the 1923 Bay Killing of Vincent Capello in Kane after evading capture for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Dutton
Saeking
Tiis
Wrighta
Port Allegany
Kilby
Criminal Court
Smethport
Jude J. W. Bouton
B. W. Jones
Lester Simons
Bradford
Darrel
Brad Dutton
Darrell
Jock Allison
All Court
Felix Morasco
Kane
Trai Cor
Bay
Vincent Capello
Morasco
Gralus
All Aboard musical to be staged at Legion Lyceum
A tuneful comedy titled All Aboard will be staged at the Legion Lyceum on Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16. Proceeds benefit the Smethport High School Athletic Association treasury. The John B. Rogers Producing Co. of Fostoria, Ohio handles promotion with Miss Rather Underwood directing. Rehearsals are underway with a large school talent cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Lyceum
Smethport High School
John B. Rogers
Icy pavement causes wrecks around Smethport Sunday
After Sunday's storm clouded windshields and laid treacherous ice on pavements, Smethport and nearby areas reported numerous motoring accidents. A Studebaker touring car driven by ITT Snyder collided head on with a Ford truck on Marvin Creek highway, severely damaging the Studebaker and sending both vehicles to the Smethport garage for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Studebaker
ITT
Snyder
Bradford
Marvin Creek
Ropadra
Deer Tricks Hunter With False Horns in Ormsby Woods
In Ormsby a hunter named W H Brown shot a deer thinking it bore a large spread of horns. Upon close inspection the horns proved to be branches of a tree in front. He reported the incident to the State Game Commission from McKean county and sent a $50 penalty for a dog killing violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Ormsby
Mr. Brown
McKean County
Notr Fam
Smethport
State Game Commission
Harrisburg
Smethport Council Plans Debt Retirement and Loans
The Smethport borough council met Monday to retire 3500 in fleeting funds and the entire 1000 paying bonds, with some funds drawn from electric reserves and taxes used to repay. Tax exonerations were reviewed, all approved except one. Numerous bills were ordered paid including salaries, insurance, and supplies. A St Christopher's Guild chicken supper and Christmas sale at St Luke's parish house drew strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostrander
Abbey
Mlestric
R. C. Gleason
John J. Hallstrom
Arthur Rice
Liber
W. F. Specht
Insuranica
Burdick
Insurance Agency
Holmes & Gilfillan
Seth Norman
Glenn Mancer
F. H. Blever
Claude Shattuck
Hogarth
RB. C. Rice
Edw. Norman
Main Street
Smethwart Gag Co
Bradford Electric Co
Jamestown Electric Supply Co
C. 7
Vanblad
C.J. Lyanblaa
Hallstrom “Bros
Smethport Cas Co
M. O'Brien
RC. Gleason
R. J. Abbey
St. Christophers Episcopat Guild
St. Luke's Parish House
Illegally Killed Does Furnish Meat for County Poor Farm
Dozens of deer carcasses were delivered to the McKean County Poor Farm in Smethport this week amid reports of several does killed legally. W H Brown of Ormsby, Louis Dickinson of Smethport, and Philip Newman of Smethport aided by others provided venison for inmates. A wounded doe was euthanized by Newman after wandering near Marvin Creek. An additional doe was struck by a motorist on the highway near Farmers Valley Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucks
McKean
Smethport
W. HW. Brown
Ormsby
Louis Dickinson
Red Mill
Dickinson
Doe
Mrs
Mary Forrest
Marvin Creek
Record Deer Harvest Tops Previous Counts in McKean County
The McKean county forest region around Smethport reports over 100 deer killed to date as the early season draws a large mix of native and transient hunters. The piece notes expanded hunting access by motor car and paved highways, contrasting pioneer days with modern abundance. W. E. Gore of Betula is credited with the first buck in the Norwich region, a 200-pound animal, as Frank Petruzzi of East Smethport bags a six point near a camp-owned by the Petruzsi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Forest
McKean County
Smethport
McKean
Falia
W. E. Gore
Betula
Norwich
Frank Petruzzi
East Smethport
Petruzsi
Keating Township Supervisors Form New Year Board
The Keating township board reorganized with Claude Ivons of Smethport sworn in as member replacing retiring Wm. Cornelius of Cyclone. The new board includes Fred Yewht Lew Thomas and Claude Ivons as trustees and elects Mrs. Roy Thomas of Fast Smethport as secretary. Mrs. Thomas, with clerical training, began duties, while Fred Hewitt became auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Ivons
Smethport
Wm. Cornelius
Cyclone
Fred Yewht
Lew Thomas
Claudé Ivons
Roy Thomas
Fast Smiethport
Besgie ‘Curtis
Buffalo
Thomas
Fred Hewitt
Keating Township
Bronday
Smetiin
Daly Named Manager of Omaha Branch of American Radiator
R Daly receives notice from son Robert Daly that he has been appointed manager of the Omaha Nebraska branch of the American Radiator company. Daly has served as assistant manager in Detroit and previously held a high executive post at the Seattle branch. A Notre Dame elect engineering graduate, Daly assumes the new duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Daly
Robert Daly
American Hadiator Company
Onaha
Nebraska
Daly
Smethport Basketball Team Opens Training Season
Smethport prepares for winter basketball with its returning players at the Legion Lyceum after a first practice Tuesday. Fans expect an interesting season with a probable late month opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Légion Lyceum
Upward Turn in Local Oil Market Sparks Jubilance
Local oil producers celebrate a market rebound after months of price cuts. On Saturday buyers raised Bradford and Allegany crude by ten cents to 2.76 per barrel plus a 25 cent premium, yielding a total of 2.65 to 3.40 depending on brand and premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daldrums
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Allegany
Dangerous crossing blamed for weekend accident near Crosby
Saturday night a Studebaker sedan driven by Harry Fickinger of Clermont collided with the dangerous one way crossing on the new Potato Creek highway over the Pennsylvania Leaks near the Marsh Stone House. The car plunged down an 8 foot embankment after its wheel was torn off, injuring Miss Elsie Johnson and several others. The wreck occurred on a curve where the crossing width allows only one car, with snow and ice making visibility poor. The car was towed to Petersen Bros. for repairs. Miss Johnson received medical care in Smeth wort before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Harry Fickinger
Clarmont
Pennsylvania
Marsh Stone House
Crosby
Plickinger
Smethport
Clermont
Mir
Fifekinger
Iona
Petersen Bros
Laundry Shuts Down Saturday in Smethport
OX Johnston, proprietor of the Smethport Steam Laundry, announced to the Democrat that the business will close Saturday. He cites a lucrative position in Bolivar, N Y, and poor cooperation as reasons, noting adverse conditions and uncertain collections make the large laundry financially untenable. Mr and Mrs Johnson will remain in Smethport to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OX Johnston
Smethport
Democrat
Johnson
Wa. Johnson
Bolivar
N.Y
Lowns
Coursa
Thia
McKean
Afrs
Johnsen
Smethspert
For Sale Tro colle pups for sale cheap
For sale notice offers border line pups at low price. Contact 313W Bell Telephone or ses B Li MacDONALD at 691 Sfamn street, Srneth ek advit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Ses
Li MacDonald
Sfamn Street
Srnethek
Plane Forced Landing Shows Peril for Flyers Near Smethport
An American aviation party led by FR Plexard of Dansville and B G Thompson from Dansville was forced to land a Warn aircraft on the Isldore farm near Smethport after a severe storm. After spending Sunday night at Grand Central, another two planes in their group had differing fates with one landing in New York state and the third continuing toward Virginia for flying exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal Florida
Advanes
Afteratt Oo
Troy
Olio
Grand Central Hotel
Rochester
New York State
Smethport
Livermore Heads Board of Education Organized for Year
The Smethport board of education met to organize for the coming year. New directors R. W. Kerzog and W. A. Hovis began their duties after the November election. Officers named include President Dr. A. KR Livarmore and Vice President W. A. Havia. Secretary is Chote and Mery. W. E. Van Dyke serves as treasurer. Board members listed are C. C. Choate, R. W. Mevang, De. ALF, Liveratore, and Mrs. W. E. Van Dyke, with retiring members Mrs. Waller Daly and H. B. Meckenheery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport Board of Education
R. W. Kerzog
W. A. Hovis
Dr. A, KR Livarmore
W. A. Havia
Chote
The
Beard and
Mery
W. E. van Dyke
C. C. Choate
R. W. Mevang
de. Alf, Liveratore
Retiing
Tha Toatl
Waller Daly
H. Bl. Meckenheery
Miss Field Victim of Gas Explosion
Laura Field a no type operator at B. P. Oviate Printing was burned in a gas explosion while attempting to sign the fire wider the metal pot at the old Boys' Magazine printing plant. She suffered burns to her left hand forearm face and shoulders. Dr. Hamilton attended and said injuries would incapacitate her for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Field
B. P. Oviate Printing Company
Ashe
Henderson Improves After Bradford Fire Department Crisis
MekKean county treasurer elect Chas Henderson shows slow improvement after critical injuries from the Bradford fire. Henderson resigned as Bradford Fire Department chief Monday as recovery continues and officials note his condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
Henderson
MekKean County
Chas
Chin
Bradford
Death near Rixford: 17 year old Melvin Crabb killed by own rifle
Melvin Crabb, 17, of Rixford, died after his Winchester discharged as he stood on a rock on a hill overlooking Farmers Valley while deer hunting. Investigators say the gun slipped from his cocked position, the bullet entering his left cheek and passing through the head. The body was found late morning by companions. County officers transported the remains as an investigation into the accidental shooting began.
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Math Lewts
Albert Vuriee
Melvin D. Crawb
Rixford
Hearby Barmers Valley
Crabb
Winchester
Ll Golrg
F. B. Jackson Jang
Allison
H. ©. Jeffner
Bradford
Reans
Jackson
Melvin Grabb
Hixford
Hareley Crabb
High wind damages Smethpost Gauge building on Main Street
A gale of unusual severity tore through the vicinity last night. High winds shattered windows at the Smethpost Gauge company building on Main Street, causing property damage and prompting inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethpost Gauage Company
Main Sé
Lady Injured In Auto Collision Near Farmers Valley Highway
Mrs. Willard of Ridgway suffered multiple bruises and internal injuries when her Hudson rear collided with a large truck parked on the Farmers Valley Highway Sunday night. Dr. Robert Hamilton treated her at Smethport. she was later moved to Ridgway with her husband. The Madson rear side was demolished. no serious danger noted by the physician. William Gifford of Bartyne visited Smethport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Willard
Ridgway
Freeman
Farmers Valley Highway
Willard
Wheelard
Smethport
Robert Hamilton
Rdgway
Madson
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Council
Smeth- Port
Bacon
Hackett
Karlen
R. Daly
Big Omaha
Tn Thear
Pilck- Inger
Nelson
Misa Elsza Johnson
Miss Johnson
Burg Chadwick
Smethwort
Hunter
Farmers Valley
Livermore Heads
Miss Field
William Gifford of
Bartyne
Smathport
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