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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
6
A local store reports an influx of young visitors to its toy department, reflecting increased family shopping activity. Managers note steady demand for popular playthings and seasonal merchandise, with staff guiding curious children to age appropriate selections.
Bradford Des Wiltane Wilcox, 71, of Duke Center, was killed when his clothing became entangled in the power clutch at the Rock Oil lease on the Kansas Branch where he worked as a pamp er. Coroner H. Clay Teitner ordered the body removed. death believed instantaneous after the mishap morning hours.
Charles A Levine, famed trans Atlantic flyer, touring via motor with J Rubin of Buffalo. In Olean a brief stop at the New Central Hotel for business chats with Harry Summers and Al Summers before continuing to Bradford. Return date unspecified.
A Central Leather Co scrapped plan to start the Galeton tannery amid pollution fears. A Ridgway Record dispatch criticizes residents for the petition against the stream, implying withdrawal of the protest and hope the plant can reopen without further delay.
Joy Wenrich, 31, found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Bowls Knapp, a coal and iron police officer, formerly of Kane, Pa. Jury deliberated 20 hours before verdict and recommended life imprisonment. Counselor George Gloom filed for a new trial. Bradford Merchant Indicted for Manslaughter by Grand Jury.
Kane Renubiteau reports that all brick and steel work on the new Community hospital began September 17. The structure is in place and roofed, with completion expected by April or May next year. Interior work will continue through winter as a second visit to Sheatre is noted.
Lytle Perry an Erie attorney formerly of Goudsport died at Warren hospital after an automobile accident near Warren on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The body was taken to Goudsport for burial.
A driver searching for big game along Roosevelt highway collided with a small coupe, causing damage to both vehicles. The West field party involved included Alfie Rossman of Norwich and Major Welmer, formerly of Roulette, en route to a hunt camp. Livingston admitted fault and settled with the car owner.
Charles Todd of Port Allegany, a member of Coudersport Consistory, aged 26, recently returned from Norway with a critical illness. He travelled with Mrs Todd for treatment linked to a bottling machine business. Leading specialists from Norway and Germany were consulted but could not help. He was shipped home to New York for further care in hopes of recovery.
Thirty ministers from every town in MekKern County gathered at the Dirat Methodist church in Kane Monday for a routine meeting of the MekKern County Ministerial Association. They invited Kane pastors to join the Kane Minister in Association to hear Harold Paul Sloan D D of New Jersey speak in Kane on Sunday January 8 and Monday January 6. Represented towns included Bradford Kane Eldred Art Jewett Smethport and Port Allegany.
Blata Highway Department awarded one mile of concrete road to D Le Dennis of Smethport as the low bidder. The project runs from the new waterbound macadam near Coneville and Clara township toward Millport to A J Buron’s. State funds cover the east section with some local right of way purchase planned by Sharon township.
Kenneth Crosathwaite, 19, of Duke Center, sustained injuries while at work on the D. J. Moody oil lease in Duke Center. A flywheel on the engine driving the pumps struck his left elbow in the pump house. He was taken to Mountain Clinic for X rays to check for a possible fracture.
A midnight flood on the Allegheny River swept a cottage from its shore, destroying the property of William Allen and claiming the life of Hiptieltin Mesut, a 41 veteran of the Philippine War who served with the 46th United States Volmadorra. His body was found by a rescue party.
Courdersyport, Dec. 2. Tiwen Coat of Coudersport demonstrates a remarkable photo memory at a lecture platform in cooperation with the International Bureau at Metaphysics. Mr. Clark, 23, possesses uncanny intellect and can recall many numbers instantly, drawing crowds and repeated demonstrations.
Ad text for New York Life Insurance features Central Holol services and agents Wiley and Geend. It promotes life coverage and financial planning options with agent involvement and regional availability. The snippet references 38-41 as a page or ad segment marker.
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