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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

4

Coryville Grange Notes and local visits mentioned

Coryville notes mention Mr and Mrs Samuel Tash leaving to attend State Grange at Bittabunsa. Frank Walker of Chrystal visits his parents. Four new members initiated. A social at Farmers Valley attended by Ming tv Million. Mrs Virginia Mason visited Tetdred. Coryville Missionary meets Friday afternoon. Grange to hold a variety social at the Grange Hall on Saturday night December 13.

Coryville Samuel Tash State Grange Bittabunsa Frank Walker Chrystal George Moody Jn Que Ming Tv Farmers Valley George Moodyy Herbert Cory Ladies Aid Virginia Mason Tetdred Tawrenss Washburmmead 2 Smethport Miya Elva ‘Parker Farmers Val Coryville Grange

Local Social Notes From Crosby And Nearby

Crosby with friends out of town. Mr Sad Taylor visited Smethport Thursday night. Mr and Mrs J Cleveland attended the dance at Smethport Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Floyd Mars from Portville are guests of Mr Earl Manwatning this week. Mrs John Lerg entertained a party of ladies at her home Wednesday afternoon. Mr Geo Gifford was the guest of friends in town Friday. Mrs Michael McKiernan, previously confined at home, suffered a severe attack in Tongliaiths. Mr and Mrs John Berg attended the Sunes at Southport Thursday evening. WANTED. Girl for housework. Inquire of Mr Frank Ricomater at Olean Norman MacKenzie Hazelhurst Pa visitor this week. Miss Ruth Eastwood from Port Allegany.

Crosby Sad Taylor Smethport J. Cleveland Floyd Mars Portrilis Mir Earl Manwatning John Lerg Hew Geo. Gifford Michael MecKiernan Jonn Berg Sunes Southport

Business visitors noted in Port Allegany week

Mr. G. Fairbank serves as a business visitor in Port Allegany this week. Dr. Oscar Johnson is hosted by Henry Lathorpe and his wife in the same period.

G. Fairbank Port Allegany Oscar Johnson Henry Lathorpe

Betula Nr Marlin Ceorgia Hunting Trip Report

Betula Nr Marlin Georgia returned from a short hunting trip to Coudersport. Mrs Buck of Dunkirk is the subject of her daughter Mrs Chas Cumries Keenan Mr and Mrs Lemmel Edwards were Smythport visitors Monday The Ladies Aid of the M K church met at the home of Mrs A J Keenan Thursday Miss Rena Anderson spent the weekend with her parents at Colegrove Mrs Pierce Keenan was an Olean visitor last week

Marlin Ceorgia Coudersport Buck Dunkirk Chas. Cumries Keenan Lemmel Eawards Ladies Aid M. K A. J. Keenan Rena Anderson Colegrove Pierce Keenan

Local Notes From Wrights Corners Return Home and Visits

Shivad Cook returned home from Tesny on Tuesday. P. K. Baker and C. J. Baker traveled to Crosby on Thursday. Jake Reed was in Bradford on Friday. Mrs. Jake Reed visits her sister in Olean. Mia Wright, I. C. Wright, Waightess, Ruby and Ruth Moore were in Bradford Saturday. Mrs. Clarence Smith and son called on Mrs. L. Wright Sunday. Martha Hiedrich spent the weekend with her parents.

Wrights Corners Shivad Cook Tesny Tueeday P. K. Baker J. Baker Crosby Jake Reed Bradford Prioay Olean Mia I. C. Wright Ruby Ruth Moore Bradford Clarence Smith Callied L. ©. Wright Misa Martha Hiedrich

Contention Over Prohibition Amendment Initiated

The Vigilance Association, a New York civic group, launches suit to challenge the Prohibition Amendment. It argues the amendment is invalid and seeks removal of the Eighteenth Amendment from national law, aimed at halting enforcement nationwide.

Vigilance Assotiation New York

More Meee Poultry Route Ad by More Egg Agency

A clipped ad offers a free trial for a poultry route product titled More Meee. It promises 19 one dollar prickages, a money back refund if unsatisfied, and directs readers to More Egg Agency at 44 Mechanic St or via telephone in Smethport, Pennsylvania.

Mechanic St Smethport

Gafloery Circus Attracts Smethport With New Acts

Hilbing Bergs reports a Friday December 12 circus opening in Smethport with new acts and additions. A New York supplier solved a hay shortage for the lion and a slate of explorers from South America and Africa arrives with flora fauna and a troupe of par axentia aerobals. Professor N O Hair contributes gained oblin punsecs and the circus promises feats and football capable performers. Admission is 20 cents for adults five cents extra for the side show benefiting the local high school.

Hilbing Bergs Inet Gafloey Gafloery Paraxeslentia Aerobals Austral N. O. Hair Gattnary Smethport

Mystery Show Ad Warns Fans of Final Calf Event

A jokey press note from Hiding Ranga, press agent for Mister Caftooey, invites families to attend a circus style show promising corn purée and lemonades while warning this is the last calf appearance. The garbled text imitates old-time ad copy with mock sales pitches.

Caftooey

Two Barrel Well Hit Near Kane Water Works

A two barrel well was struck by Kane, Davis & Kane in a teaser near the Kane Water Works last week, according to the Keane Republican.

Kane, Davis & Kane Kane Water Works Keane Republican

Studebaker Six Touring Car For Sale At Bargain

Stock of used autos includes a six cylinder five passenger Studebaker touring car in good condition with five good tires. Gilad to demonstrate Willaeli at a bargain to clean up. Sketchport Garage Company.

Studebaker Willaeli Skethport Garagh Company

Allan Oviatt estate calf and missing person notice

Estate owner Allan Oviatt requests information on a calf belonging to Dick Keifer and asks anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts to contact Ben Oviatt Smethapont at the provided phone number. Immediate public notice issued for locating missing item and person.

Allan Oviatt Dick Keifer Bill Ben Oviatt Smethapont

Wonders of America Dam Project by Cooper Hugh L

An account profiles a colossal river dam built by a genius named Cooper Hugh L of French war fame. It describes a 42-foot base width, 18-foot height, a 400 by 240 foot lock, 30 turbines of 10,000 horsepower, vast cement and steel quantities, and 1.8 million tons of materials. Construction began January 11 2010 with first current reaching St. Louis July 4 1893 and total cost $26 million.

Mississippi Cooper Hugh L General Pershing France Panama Canal Waters St. Louis Houlevard Portland Me, To Lans Angeles Cal

Arlington National Cemetery Feature at Virginia Hills

The Arlington National Cemetery sits on 7100 acres overlooking the Potomac opposite Washington. Established for honored service members, the grounds include sections, avenues, and walls of red sandstone. It contains remains from the Maine wreck victims, nameless soldiers, and many generals and admirals, with commemorations dating to the Revolutionary era and Meigs proposal to convert the site into a military cemetery.

Martha Washington Robert Ke Lee United States Nowan United States Service Dartal Maine Havana Meigs Lincoln

Catamount Valley Romance With War Shadowed Death

Audrey and Dick Granger recall a perilous crash on the rocky Catamount Road that changes life in Shamokin valley. A recovering Mrs. Stewart harbors a secret while two men die and a marriage in Paris replaces a plan to settle in the valley.

Noted lovers plan a home in the valley

Audrey and Dick share a reflective moment by the valley as Dick, recently returned from the army, expresses a desire to settle with Audrey. He recalls past hopes and suitors while she weighs the idea of a shared life and home. The scene centers on reunion, belonging, and choosing a future together.

Euke Alice Hiv Billa Sam Cumming Tay Audrey Hame Stewart Kingsley

Warriors in Gay Uniforms Fire-Filas of American Samaa

The Fire-Filas serve as municipal and military police and gunris of honor for the governor on inspection tours. Their fatigue uniform is a dark kilt with a red border. dress uniform adds a sleeveless white vest. The brass band, central to their fortunes, plays on boats and at naval stations, boosting morale.

Samaa Navy Department Pago Paga Tuhla Valure Fita- Witn Ia 8 Ootive Brass Band Naval Stator

Hairpin Rule Creates Endless Doable Tasks

A Farm Journal note proclaims a hairpin can accomplish nearly any task a woman might set, from corking a bottle to mending car parts. It asserts the hairpin makes the wearer effectively omnipotent, the hairpin king across diverse chores.

Farm Journal

Searchlight Telephone Uses Light Beam for Talk Across Distances

An early report describes Dr. A O Rankine of London inventing a telephonic system using a beam of light to transmit conversation without wires. Tests covered several miles with clear messages received, and the only interception risk comes from beam access, distinguishing it from wireless messengers.

A. O. Rankine London Ao Mus Irattona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Ricomater Norman MacKenzzie Hazelhurst Mizas Ruth Eastwood Port al- Adylt B. T. Garlick Bmethport, PA Ranga Estrav The Wonders of America T.T. Maxey Keqkuk Dam T. T. Maxey Arlington National Cemetery Catamount McClure Bil Catamount Valley Gere Pendleton Desi Arie Andrey Mr. Radinoff Mrs. Stewart Gosling Pho Warriors Uncia Sam Samoa
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