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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

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Hunter Killed In Elk County

Richard Anderson, about 11, of Cuneo Elk County, missing over 24 hours, was found dead about six miles from Ridgway at 12 30 yesterday with a bullet wound in the head. Investigators suggest the gun discharged as he tripped and fell, with an empty shell in the shotgun and powder marks indicating the muzzle near his head. Anderson was the son of Mr and Mrs Fuchard Anderson of St. Jetts and had gone hunting bear and fox Wednesday morning.

Hideway Richard Anderson Cuneo Elk County Anderson Fuchard Anderson St. Jett

New Kane Movie House Opens Early Next Year

Work on the Albertson theater on Giise Street advances rapidly with opening slated between January 1 and February 1. Built by Albertson as sole owner, the 60 by 140 foot structure will seat 419, rise to 22 feet at the screen, and feature Vitaphone sound for exclusive motion pictures.

KANE Albertson Giise Street Earl 4 Coulter Vitaphone Peoples

Kinzua Man Con conscious after wreck

Warren Pa December 1 David Allen 60 of Muzua stayed conscious in Warren General Hospital with a broken back and two fractured jaws after a rail speedster crash. He rode a gondola down a mountain, leaped for the caboose, missed his hike and tumbled an incline as a log train neared. Doctors say his chances of recovery are slim.

Kinzua Warren David Allen Muzua Warren General Hospital Je. Allen Lumiers Allen

Mail Christmas Parcels Now for Satisfied Results

Obvious postal guidance urges early parcel mailing to ease holiday congestion. A dated list shows last mailing dates by region including New Mexico to Idaho by Dec 18 and various states through Dec 20. Entities include state names and postal regions.

New Mexico Colorado Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming Texas South Dakota North Dakota Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Loulatana Arkansas Minnesota Wisconsin Florida Mississippi Missouri Georgia Alabama Pennesset Kentucky la Nola Michigan South Carolina North Carolina West Virginia Virginia Ohio Indiana Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhodesla New York State Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware New Jersey

Bradford County Day Agent Faces Court In Extortion Probe

Special Bradford County Law Enforcement League agent Walter J. Bell and Wy J. Grogan of Sayre faced conspiracy to extort charges in Towanda court. Special prosecutor W. G. Sthkier and District Attorney David J. Fanning opened the case as court adjourned. evidence to begin tomorrow morning.

Bradford County Towanda Pas Dre Walter J. Bell Bradford County Law Enforcement League Wy J. Grogan Sayre W. G. Sthkier David J. Fanning

Galeton Hunter Hit by Bullet in Woods Accident

Virgil R Suiley of Galaton narrowly escaped death after a 32 calibre revolver in his boat pocket discharged while he sat in the woods near Carleton. A bullet pierced his left chest an inch below the heart and lodged in the shoulder. He was taken to Blossburg hospital where surgeons removed the bullet fragment. Conditions were favorable for recovery.

Galeton Hunter Virgil R. Suiley Galaton Carleton Blossburg Patiel iMan

Salamanga Man Is Killed in Railroad Shops

Salamanca December report details the death of Arthur Lee, 34, of 45 Murray Avenue, who was found in the pit of a ventilator fan at the B R & P railroad shops after being drawn into the wheel. The incident occurred after he reportedly fell into the machinery while inspecting the area. Authorities noted his involvement with a store of tools and materials nearby before the tragedy.

Salamanga Salamanca Arthur Lee Murray Avenue Geen Elnco B. R. &P. Rairoad

Kane High School sets scoring record in dominant win

In Warren Pennsylvania Kane High School defeated Marienville High 117 to 4. Kane's forwards credited with 24 field goals and 1 foul point for a total 49. Kane used twelve players while Marienville managed two field goals.

Kane High Warren Dee Kane High School Kane Marienville High

Paul Case Rheumatism Prescription Offered By Mail

A letter from Paul Case of Brouton Tapes describes a French rheumatism and new at le treatment prescription claimed to help thousands with excellent results. He states the prescription costs him nothing and asks only for the reader’s address to mail it.

Paul Case Brouton

Infant daughter dies in family car accident in Port Allegany

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert G Leapal died Sunday afternoon while riding in their car en route to Roulette. The two month old baby had been ill since birth and showed signs of illness during the trip. Dr McCraney pronounced the child dead on arrival at the hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 AM at St Gabriel's Church with Father Fitz Gerald officiating and interment in St Gabriel's Cemetery.

Port Allegany Arguy Cathryn Leapal Arwid Albert G. Leapal Roulelle McCraney Ten O'Lock St. Gabriel's Church Pither Fitzgerald St. Gabriel's Cemetery

Bolivar Oil Lease Drilling to Begin on Patterson Farm

The Me¢ Ol Corporation, recent buyer of A. L. Shaner property in the Kossuth district, plans a large drilling program on the Patterson farm of 102% acres in Bolivar. Ninety wells will be drilled, with 16 rigs already active, and flood and off wells to be dried this winter. Johns Messer leads operations, promising job creation and economic benefit to Bolivar.

Me ¢ Ol Corporation Ie A. L Bolivar

Gas station incident leaves workers sick in Htoulette

Arthur Abbott was gassed at a local gas station in Htoulette along with two other workers WL oD. Clark and Tee Schuchart who narrowly escaped. Abbott returned to work after feeling ill, was rushed to a hospital in Bore Allagany where three tractors worked over him. final reports say he will recover.

Roulette Htoulette Arthur Abbott WL Od. Clark Tee Schuchart Mr. Abbott Bore Allagany Coudersport Journal

Prison term for stabbing affray in Supreme Court

Justice George A. Larkin presided as Charles Lightower, 24, Nepro, pleaded guilty to a change of assault in a stabbing affray that killed Joseph Line of Glenn. Lightower was sentenced by Judge Tarkin to a term ranging from one and a half years to ten years in Auburn State Prison, following sealed indictments reported by the Grand Jury.

Mean Herald George A. Larkin Supreme Court Grand Jury Charles Lightower Nepro Joseph Line Glenn Auburn Tarkin

Stolen Port Allegany Automobile Recovered

Port Allegany Reporter Argus reports the Pontiac car belonging to Floyd Case, stolen last week, was recovered in Jamestown after the thieves abandoned it and took another vehicle. Mr. Case retrieved his car early this week. two couples, posing as Mr and Mrs Douglas Wigon and Mr and Mrs Arthur Vandermark with daughter Dorothy, were reportedly arrested at Camden, N York.

Port Allegany Argus Floyd Case Jamestown Arthur Vandermark Dorothy Camden, N

Work Progressing on New Shinglehouse Road

Contractors Kramer and Smouse began full crews Monday morning on the cut and fills at the Myttleen of the dugway. They expect to finish before Christmas unless a further spell halts progress. Work is rushed on the Bell Run bridge and the temporary bridge at Ceres to open a road through to Ceres within the month if weather holds.

Kramer and Smouse

Deer killings shock Tioga County during early season

Ten illegal deer reported killed in Tioga County during the first three days of the season. The figure marks a discouraging uptick from last year when no illegal killings occurred in the first four days.

Tioga County

In Memoriam for Anna Gorman Coughlin in Smethport

In memory of my darling sister Anna Gorman Coughlin laid to rest in Smethport on December 8 1026. Family recalls childhood scenes near Scenia and Haymers Hill as they mourn. Richard and I grieve, praying for comfort, and hope to meet again on Judgment Day.

Anna Gorman Coughlin Smethport Haymers Richard Phare Scenia Brek Teaven Margaret Gorman Lisbon

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