Bucktails Invite Bucktail Regimental Assoc to Smethport Reunion
A large Bucktail Post American Legion meeting in Smethport approved inviting the Bucktail Regimental Association to host the next Civil War survivors reunion there. The group plans to fund entertainment, appoints committees for in memory of fallen soldiers, and urges reinstatement of war risk insurance for lapse cases. Local turnout pledged cordial hospitality and a community reception for the visiting veterans.
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Bucktail Post
American Legion
Nose House
Muuch
Bucktail Regimental Association
Smethport
Lola
Buchtallg
Susqiehanna
Buuquenanna
Harrisburs
Ins. Daly
Hew Community Nurse Appointed At Smeathert
Risa Molle McCabe, registered Bradford, is engaged as district community nurse for the vicinity to succeed Mrs. Carne Marks who recently resigned. Miss McCabe began her new duties yesterday and is a former Simethpart resident noted for her professional success. Friends welcome her back to Smeathert.
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Risa Molle McCabe
Bradford
Carne Marks
Miss McCabe
Fell In And Broke His Leg Curt Cochran Visit
A local note reports Curt Cochran from Ayres Hill visiting this morning and nearly regaining use of his previously broken leg.
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Curt Cochran
Ayres Hill
A Man's Drink In No Man's Land Fined
George Blair and Cast Anderson, believed non residents of Bradford, were arrested yesterday afternoon in front of the streetcar waiting room for being drunk. They had bottles bearing the label A Man's Drink. It is suspected they substituted a cheap drink for the real liquor. They were held in the city jail overnight and fined $3.59 each at police court.
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Bradford
George Blair
Anderson
Nott
Clermont man named county detective successor named
County officials consider Dick Allgon of Clermont for the county detective post to replace Joseph Robinson of Bradfern who becomes sheriff elect. Appointment to take effect January 1 after endorsement from Attorney-elect EB G Walter. Mrs Allison cited for strong qualifications and broad support in the Wise district.
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Clermont
G. Walter Han
W. Bouton
Dick Allgon
Joseph ¥. Robinson
Bradfern
Asison
Survey Ordered On Mt Sewett Road In Smethport Area
Engineer Harper reports state highway orders a survey of the Smethport to Mt Jewett route with initial five mile segment from Smethport line and extension to end of Main Street on Saturday. Uncertainty remains on actual start of road improvements though optimism grows among road enthusiasts. Bradford Era notes state highway bids for Bradford Lewistown line rejected and work to resume in January after re advertisements.
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Harper
Smethport
State Highway Department
Mt. Jewett
Smethport Lough
Highway Department
Bradford
Bradford-Lewin
State urges log hunters to kill bears in northern counties
Harrisburg says bears have become a nuisance in Potter and McKean counties and acting secretary Seth B. Gerda of the state game commission issued a statement urging hunters to raid the area. He says reports are well founded and there is good bear hunting this last week of the season to relieve the local problem.
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Harrisburg
Potter and McKean
Seth B. Gerdan
State Fame Commission
Sheen
Potter and McKean Countie
Glass Factory Shuts Down Due to Gas Shortage
Operations were suspended at the Smethwort window glass factory earlier this week as gas shortages linger. Wary of no relief and a pending wiring adjustment, managers chose to idle production until the new gas producers come online. The shutdown will be felt across Smetaport during the coming works.
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Smethwort
Democrat
Emning
Bears Authority Quoted From Johnsonburg Hunt
Reports from Johnsonburg describe a sassy bear encounter where a hunter shot an old bear that rose with cubs, forcing the man to flee. The bear family then approached a school near Bear Town and the teacher and pupils sought safety inside as hunters filled nearby woods.
For Sale Team Buck Mares inquire J F Hewitt
For sale notice lists team buck mares weight 3400 pounds. Inquire J F Hewitt RD 3 Smetayort PA. Adg 32 444.
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J. F. Hewitt
RD 3
Smetayort
Burkburnett Oil Fields Seen as Suburbs of Hell
Burkburnett Texas December 7 Special to the Democrat reports from George Rice a former highway superintendent now in oil fields. The writer describes Burkburnett as a tent city with derricks crowded along every street, high wages for drillers and laborers, rough living conditions, and feverish investment activity as new wells come in and stock prices swing.
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Texas
The
Democrat
George Rice
Rice
Panama
Burkburnett
Tex
Hell
Wichita Falls
Burkharnett
Tent City
Beld
Newtown
Dr. Weber
Bradford
Onu
Newton
Arrestees Linked To Dansey Child Murder Case
Charles C. White and his housekeeper Misa Edith Jones were arrested in Hammonton New Jersey for the murder of three year old Billy Dansey whose body was found in a nearby swamp after a weeks long disappearance. The case ties neighbors to the infant's death and ongoing investigation proceeds.
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Charles C. White
Misa Edith Jones
Billy Dansey
Baéy
Hammonton
N. J
Rockefeller Foundation Expenditures Hit Record in 1918
During 1918 the Rockefeller Foundation spent about 415 million dollars, with over 311 million allocated to war relief and related efforts. The figures reflect committee allocations and broad program funding as the organization expanded its postwar relief and public health initiatives.
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Rockefeller Foundation
The Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Message
A church note invites readers to attend morning services next Sabbath to hear a discussion on what Christ wants from Christians. The text emphasizes striving toward an ideal, though acknowledging imperfect human effort.
Leet A Peaver Muff By Mire Breeman War Week
A terse notice notes a muffed item linked to Mire Breeman during War Week. It references a reward for return and identifies ownership details as key facts within a brief public appeal.
Simpson Boy Burned to Death in Farm Barn Fire
Louis Closser seven year old son of Mr and Mrs W Clogget of Simpson died in a barn fire that destroyed the Closser farm on Tuesday afternoon. His parents were in Bradford at the time. Louis and two other children were with grandmother when the blaze started after they went to the barn to feed stock. Louis climbed to the loft to throw down hay and hay stirred the fire, trapping him as flames spread. Neighbor W E Scott helped rescue two children but Louis could not be reached and perished. The fire also destroyed hay and three cows plus other livestock.
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Simpson
Louis Closser
W. Clogget
Closser Farm
Bradford
Louis
Beth
Therr
Nooiden
W. E. Scott
Louth
Local Hunters Bag Two Deer at Olds Tod and Gun Club
Local hunters at the Olds Tod and Gun Club near the borough report two deer taken this week. Harry Ness, a noted hunter, claimed a 260 pound buck with ten points. County Sealer Hilph Verden also killed a spike buck. Hunters continue seeking additional deer as season closes.
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Olds Tod and Gun Club
Theome
Titve
Harry Ness
Hilph Verden
County Commissioner Flaherty Injured at Home and Office
County Commissioner Thomas Flaherty sustained a broken rib after a fall or crank incident while in Smothport. He was later examined by Dr Chadwick at the county commissioners office and diagnosed with a broken rib.
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Flaherty
Thomas Flaharly
Jay
County Commissioners
Smothport
Finherly
Chadwick
Smethpod Fire Department appoints officers at large meeting
At a well attended Smethpod Fire Department meeting held Thursday night officers were elected for the coming year and other business conducted. The department boasted the most active members in service during the recent conflict and the gathering was the largest in over two years. New officers include Chief John S. Hull and Assistant Chief Ebner Quirk with foremen for each company and officers such as President W. B. Van Tyke and Secretary J. Milroy among others.
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Smethpod Fire Department
Incal Fire Department
John S. Hull
Shief
Ebner Quirk
Henry Hamlin
Henry Hamlin Engine C Flw
Strong
A. J. Foreman
Hoge Co
Fred Mass
Eling Smith
Foreman Hose Co
Fred Biewer
Forman
Roy Chaar
Foreman Chemical Co
W. B. Happer
Howard Tenning
Foreman
Hook & Sindaer Co
Leon Cochran
HH. la Hockenberry
W. B. van Tyke
Thirsty public awaits ruling on wartime prohibition
The supreme court did not decide on enforcing wartime prohibition this Monday and will delay ruling for at least a week. At the Lyceum next Thursday night December 18, Husted & Sonen tino with their Bradford musicians promise lively entertainment for dancers and spectators at 25 cents.
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Hastier
Supreme Court
Lyceum
Husted & Sonentino
Bradford
Rou Mast
Digello Girl Freed in Murder Trial at Smethport
Margaret Dicello a 12 year old Kane girl was freed at Smethport criminal court after the jury found her not guilty of murder in the January 1 shooting death of Tony Grecco. The defense argued she acted in defense of her honor and her story later shifted to blame her father who allegedly fired the shots.
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Margaret Dicelto
Kane
Be ‘Kean
Acuton
Smethport
Commonwealth
S. W. Bouton
Dicello
Tony Greece
Kang
Grecco
Italy
Binco
Bherli Jones
Havinghold
Snorf
Els
General Times
Iyante
Greeco
Margaret
Sherif
Wis
Emirkable
Wong
Ling
Beatty
Cartwright
Babingon
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HEW
MT. Sewett Road
Kaneshol
Johnsonburg
Yierding Te Raperts
Erocet Wrylucker
Tie
Bear Tun
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Magical
Dansey
the Methodist Episcopal Church
Fire Department
Digello
Ste
Tess
J. H. Baker
Hidred Township
D. Bunker
Ott Township
John Clay
Wetmaore
C. M. Gologrove
Srethnart
Chauncey Carr
Port Allegany
BW. Garleman
Kuehnqua
John Fitzgerald
B. B. Gresley
Otto Townshin
CE. Johnson
Wetmore
Charles Facobaon
A Kerry
Custer City
R. Penson
R. C. Pollack
Jas. A. Lindly
Iran
Water Tomkins
Charles Bentonley
William Wooden
Lester
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