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McKean Democrat (Newspaper) - January 6, 1921, Smethport, Pennsylvania Ean volume Xiv co., inc. Smethport pa., thursday january 6, .1921. Per year. This county soon to have women jurors for the first time in the history of Mckean county women s names arc being placed in the jury wheel along with the names of male voters by the jury commissioners now engaged in filling the wheel Tor the year at the court House in this Borough. Eight Hundred name s Are placed in the wheel each year and from it Are drawn a number estimated to be sufi client for of each jury court. Each voting in the county is drawn upon Foi its proper percentage in making up these 800 names and this year this percentage is divided proportionately Between men and women voters. While it is probable that males will be in the majority in the total aggregate some districts in the county show a far greater registration of women than of men. So far As can be Learned Mckean is the Only county in this part of the state that is placing women s names in its jury wheel although the Best Legal Talent in the state says that this is now the privilege of females of voting juries composed of men and women will be the Rule in the com ing terms of court where jury trials Are the Rule and it is not unlikely that in some cases efforts will be made to secure juries composed entirely of females. Jury duty As a Rule is avoided if possible by the average Man and it remains to be seen How this important duty of a. Citizen of the county will be to viewed from a feminine standpoint. R. C. Pollock of Bradford and h. Morrison of. Smethport Are the jury commissioners and Henry d. Otto of Smethport r. 2, is the clerk. Two cases of typhoid fever. Two cases of typhoid fever Are re ported at the Home of mrs Sarah Bren Bucktail Defeated by Kane in first basketball game. The Buckhall Post basketball team lost their first game of the season with the Kane american legion Post at the lyceum last thursday night by the score of 42 to 30. However there was no St Long attached to the defeat is the Kane aggregation is one of the fastest that has Ever appeared in Smethport. Smethport showed a Lack of teamwork which a Little More prac Tice will overcome but the individual Good work of the locals against their speedy opponents demonstrated that High Honor for our own Isth. Bucktail Post has a soon As they get Start lineup was menally finning team As cd. In the Kane Mer univ i for sity of Pittsburg football and Basket Ball Star who was an All american half Back in 1917. The work of Mcnally and Thomson both of Kane was of an unusually Brilliant nature. Following is the lineup of the teams Washington dec. 30. Colonel Georgeo c. Richards of Oil City. Kush Equa Young men were arrested on robbery charge Thomas Hays and Albert Bond youths from Kush Tom Are being held at police Headquarters As the result of an alleged attempt to bring a bit of the prevalent crime wave to Brad Ford. Hays and Bond fire charged up and robbing a was appointed today by president Wil i Diebler of. To. 01 High Street. I son is chief of the militia Bureau of saturday evening1, alleged Rob-1 saw Obregon inaugurated col. Melville cell Lott who recently resumed from an extended visit to Points in the Southwest and in meal the War department. Colonel Richards who is a Pennsyl Vania National guard officer and attached to the infantry Reserve offi cer s corps will assume his duties to Bery took place in Erie Yards not far from main Street. Diebler told the police that his Fly sail its seized him Ono twisting his Morrow succeeding major Genera Arm behind him while the other took Smethport Ball f Engstrom f Denning f g Mcdermott a Llull g. Bush g. Jesse act. Carter who goes to a line command. Colonel Richards will have the rank of major general and will be the first National guard officer to hold this position. Appointment of n guard offi cer who is a member of the Reserve i corps to this Post is provided for in cur the army re organization Bill passed at last session of Congress. Kane Thomson f Engstrom c Robertson c Mcnallly g. Nelson g. Ball 4, Engstrom 1, Mcdermott 5, Hull 4. Kane Thom son 7, Bovard 2, menally 8, Nelson 1. 2, Kane 4. Smith. A Large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the game Bucktail Post net Ting Over at the Gate. On thursday evening january 13, the Bucktail team will Janeet the fast Bradford y. M. C. At the lyceum. This will to one of the most interesting games of the season. As chief of the militia Bureau col Onel Rickards who hns been serving with the general staff will have supervision Over the employment the National guard As an integral part of the army of the United states As provided for in the army re Organ Patton act. He will have a number of National guard officers on his staff and will become a member of the Gen Oral staff of the. Army and chief adviser of the Secretary of War on mat ters connected with the National guard. Colonel from pockets. Shortly after Thok Poloco had been notified. Hays and Bond were arrested at Bay state hotel. When they were searched at police Headquarters a revolver waa found on Hays per son and a Home made Blackjack on Bond s. Hays said that he had taken the which belonged to his Fisher to celebrate new year Bond claimed that he had made Blackjack in order to protect himself alleging there had been rough stuff at the Plant where to worked. The five Dollar Bills also were found on the prisoners. Tiie police say that the youths did not deny robbing Diebler but claimed that they had indulged in some Bradford Hooch and could not remember just what had happened any s. Father. Head Quad i ters yesterday and identified the re Rickards commanded thei Volver found on his son s person As married Christmas. Announcements have reached friends Here of the marriage of Helen Oli ver Mather daughter of or. . J. D. Mather of Keating town ship and Alfred a Oviatt son of or. J and mrs. W. I. Oviatt of Keating town ship the Happy event having occurred at. Oklahoma City okla., on Christ Mas Day. Both these popular. Young Ine beginning of the. World War until he re organization As 112th infantry of the 28th division. He commanded the Light brigade of that division and was slightly wounded during the Argonne offensive. To reached the rank of brigadier general in june 1919, list later reverted to his permanent rank of colonel. Clay. At a hearing before Alderman Foley nnn6n, son Street an.1. The. Mas o Tese popular a i j Tjho entered tonal guard the. Pennsylvania a an enlisted in Bradford monday Hayes Bond were both held under bail for their appearance at court. Elisha. K. Of Kush Equa Hayes Uncle went his Ball. Anti he. Victims Are mrs Bren Nan s granddaughter miss Ruby War Ren and miss Rena Boyer who boards at the Brennan Home. Miss Boyer was the first to be stricken and last week miss Warren was seized with the ill Ness. At the time this paper goes to press miss condition is some what improved. Her Mother is caring for her. Miss Warren is seriously ill and requires the attendance of a professional nurse. Miss Lillian Carlson of Kane. Or. W. A. Ostrander is the at tending physician. The Many friends v friends who will wish them happiness and in their married life. The newlyweds will be at Home after Jan. 15, 1921 at Morris okla homa. Kd-tor., presentation of jewel and banquet. It the. Mooting of the opposite c year member co was in Mexico City for the inauguration of Gen. Alverdo Obregon As president of Mexico. The Well known Smethport Man was utter a. Con spacious figure on this occasion being a great by special invitation of the mexican government at ceremonies. In fact the invitation was delivered to him at his hotel by general Calles Secre tary of state in person. Col. Gillett during his visit to mexican capital had interviews with president Obregon one of an hour s duration before inauguration and another conference after the Cdr monies. Tho Smethport Man is much impressed by Obregon s qualifications a a Leader who will establish a stable government in the latin Republic he i possibilities for future Mexico City papers devoted considerable space to col. Go Lyell u 3 als9 enthusiastic Over Mexico s portrait and their comments being of a nature nattering to ical Man. That this popular citizen made friendships in powerful places during his recent visit is attested by that he received a message last week from Secretary of state Callea extending to him felicitations for a Happy and prosperous new year., agent ignored quarantine restriction for Scarlet fever held no terrors for Erson of this City agent for a. Tea House who drives about the country orders for his wares. Being an agent is his business and the Busi mrs. Michael o Brien at her Home on South St. Mrs. Michael o Brien rigged 50 Whoso serious illness was mentioned in lust Issue of to Democrat passed away at family residence1 South Street. Thursday 23. Death resulted front a prexy which this estimable woman suffered the monday previous which i left her in a deplorable physical condition until death she had been in poor health about a year previous. Kulli Urlie Harrington wag it Emden n. Y., Juno. "1898 Slio was United in p. O Brien. Beforce co Ming to Irneth port to family resided in Ana run whore 11ho husband was Donal Rich with the lumber Industry Herp from the latter place nine years ago mrs. O Brien was a woman of Lovely Raits of character who Erid eared her in f ,, ajl she was in i no help and an Indulgenti. Jpn theft in her passing away the Castle As suffered a crushing Bei a lenient. Lor death has occasioned widespread Lorrow in this Community. Besides her husband three Daugh mrs. A., b. Quirk of and the Vlases Riario. And Winifred o Brien of Home survive. I funeral services Wero held Ai ofe Elizabeth s Church at. O clock monday morning. Solemn requiem High Moss was cd Duote d father. Gauter of Buffalo a Rie of the deceased assisted by Rov. Father p. J. Donohue of Eliza Beth s. A Largo number of sorrow ing friends were present at the final obsequies. Interment was made in St. Elizabeth s cemetery. Out of town relatives Here for the funeral were mrs. John o Brien and son Joseph sirs. Kate and Rick Fitzgerald. Wolls Vilio a . . D. P. Mccarthy and Daugh Ter Margaret Buffalo mrs. Ca.rm.0ily and daughter and John Fitzgerald of to Rafford. Council meeting Borough lawmakers make appoint ments at first meeting of the new year monday changes. At the first meeting of the Borough Ion to the appointment of col. Rick Ards to this important Post has developed in other states which can be accounted for by the fact that each state naturally has its favorite sons. Inasmuch As col. Rickards Corm Yander of our own Oil country regiment in the War is a staunch Republican the indications Are that his qualifications were pretty thoroughly weighed before was so signally honoured by a demo cratic administration. Legrove Lindholm Garlock Hopper covery Council for the year monday evening of both these Popup or Young ladies will unite in the Hope for their speedy re and Hungerford were present. Appointments for the ensuing year show i no change in personnel and Are As Fol own c. M. Colegrove was re elected president of the Council. Street Hadst rom. B. Dickenson. Secy of Biever. Borough Lemmler. Borough h. Morrison. Or. Hailstorm and or. Morrison were elected to respective offices last year the former for years and the latter for four years. Aside from paying the monthly Bills no further business Wae transacted at this meeting. William Gifford was an applicant for the position of policeman. He received one vote. A Light producer. Contractor a. J. Hyatt drilled in the new Well for the Jomac Oil co. On their Wright farm lease on Marvin Creek saturday. Oil was encountered in the Haskeil Sand. The Well was shot tuesday and from every Indi cation win be Good for a fair production of Oil daily. Highway bids to be advertised. Among the Road jobs in this Section for which bids will be advertised by the state Highway department this month Are those for the improvement of the Smethport it. Jewett Road be tween Smethport and Kasson 6 Milee and the paving of tie Rew Hill Road Between Rew City and the end of the Macadam this Side of Bradford. New Stamps appear. The new pilgrims 2 cent Stamps were placed on Sale at the local poet office wee he ago. Postmaster to Varhley made requisition for the Stamps Early and As a. Con be Juerice the local Post office was am Ong the first in this Section of the country to place the new Stamps on Sale. The fact of this special is sue bears an engraved reproduction of the pilgrims and Are attractive in appearance. Hay pressing. Geo. Irons jr., and a. F. Reeeves have pit chased a new Hay press and Are ready to do custom pressing. Rate per ton and notify either Man or phone 6r23 when in need of their services. For Sale. New Ford touring car equipped with nuptials. The marriage of miss Ruth Hunter daughter of mrs. Adelia Hunter and or. Harold j. Booth both of Smith port occurred sunday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Home of or. . J. M. Wiant the Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. They were attended by Mies Florence Oakley of Smethport and or. Andrew Peterson of it. Jew Ett. The Bride for several years has occupied a responsible position in the Masser hardware store and has made Many friends by her unfailing cheerfulness and Courtesy. She is a Charm ing Young lady who has the Best wishes of All for a Happy and prosperous mar ried life. The Groom is a popular Young Oil Man who is employed in the Oil Fields in this Vicinity and industrious Young Man who is being congratulated on ail sides for his Good Fortune. Or. Booth will reside in Smethport. Trestle collapsed. On tuesday morning of last week the Railroad wooden trestle Creek at Holmes and Gilfillan s manufacturing Plant collapsed under the weight of a train passing Over it and caused quite a wreck. The engine waa hauling three loaded Coal cars delivered by the p. R. R. At East Smethport to their destination at the Smethport window Glass factory e engine and of the cars had passed safely Over the trestle when it collapsed letting one end of the third car fall into the Creek hanging sus Pended with its Load intact on a crazy a Force of men were immediately put to work unloading the Coal which was accomplished the latter part of the. Week and the car extricated from the wreckage. Re pairs to the Bridge Are now under Way. It will be necessary to practically re build the Structure. The person who left the fur neck St. Elmo proprietor in toils of the Law. George Ober who recently look Over the St. Elmo hotel found himself in the meshes of the Law today when As a result of an alleged violation of the liquor statutes he waa held for court under which he furnished. He was Given a hearing before Justice Stenger this Forenoon and the decision announced this afternoon. He was charged with Selling liquor without a License. Tie information was sworn out by John w. Mcknall Constable of the Ward in which the St. Elmo a Republican. Will make appointments this week. The Moke an county commissioners will make their annual appointments for various county positions at their meeting this week. It is understood that there Are a number of applicants for the various positions to be filled i self starter Cash nearly less piece at Holder s Hall on the evening land As a consequence As is ofttimes the than dealer s Price. Advt h. O. German of dec. 20, May have the same by Call in such rent torn several Are phone 203. I mrs. To. T3ostman. To by disappointed in their Aspe rations. Peter Miller. Following j tired All Over sergeant he decided that meeting a sumptuous ban of his trip to that Village was not to enjoyed by the Lodge Mem be. A near failure he would be obliged hers and their ladies and members of j to procure orders from some who were quarantined. His Perl Spence provoked the residents and resulted in a War rant for his arrest on the charge of breaking quarantine restrictions. He was Given a hearing this afternoon be Philo Stenger Justice of the peace. The Rebekah Lodge after which danc ing provided the amusement of the evening music being furnished by. Quirk s orchestra. The occasion was i most delightful one in every sense of he word. Coal Oil Johnny i the information was sworn out by pictures cite figure of Early Oil Days is spectacular flight following Lucky Oil strike. Omaha neb., Jan. W. Steele known As Coal Oil Johnny reputed to have spent a Fortune when Oil was discovered on his Pennsylvania farm died of pneumonia yesterday at fort Crook neb., where he was a station agent for the Burlington Railroad. Coal Oil was known to All the old time Oil men of this Region began his spectacular career when Oil was struck on Hie land during the developments in lower Oil country. His wealth came easy and he started in to spend it with a flourish. His escapades consisted of visiting the larger cities in quest of fun Riding about in a gaily painted Carriage and spending his Money with the liberality which was his characteristic. It is entirely probable that the amounts he is. Said to have squandered have been greatly exaggerated. However there is no doubt but hug Fortune was entirely Ade quate for having a rip roaring time which he had and then settled Down to a Steele was a generous sudden Good Fortune ins of having a Good c. Of. Persing health officer after residents of sergeant had complained to him alleging that Reverson had entered quarantined houses. Tho health of Leer in turn communicated with the county medical officer or. W. A. Ostrander of Smehil part who ordered the suit brought. He was hero for the hearing. It is alleged that Reverson s at tempt to enter one quarantined House met with a Rebuff from the lady of the House who refused to open the door. Ait another residence it is said he was More successful and gained admission. Republican Friday. Tit tort in one of Warren county s most Purdin intent business men died shortly be fore noon yesterday at his Home in Tidioute. F last August or. Grandly was seriously injured in an automobile acol Ilent Whon his car turned Turtle in go lug Down a Steep Hill near Tidioute. Simply As a time. Personally he was Bald to have or. Ostrander informs Democrat that Treverton was fined As a re sult of the hearing. Chrisman is named mercantile appraiser. R. A Chrisman of Kush Equa has been appointed mercantile appraiser for Mckean county. The appointment was announced yesterday by auditor general Snyder. Road boosters will meet with canopus club at new grand Central thursday w. Fitzgerald of Olean to speak. An Active Campaign for the connecting up of Smethport Olean improved Road will be launched at a meeting of Smethport Conopka i club at a luncheon at grand Cen trial hotel thursday noon. Guests at this meeting will be Secretary j. Fitz Gerald of Olean chamber of com Merce and other Olean boosters the Mckean county commis Salonea and other Mckean county Road boosters. Addresses will be delivered by or. Fitzgerald county commissioner a. A Bond and others. It in expected Fiat a program will be arranged at Thea gathering which will result in the attainment of Thea important Road improvement within the next Tew months. With the completion of the Smith port Farmers Valley improvement and the Eldred to Larabee Job Short stretches remain Between Larabee and Farmers Valley and Between Elmr. Chrisman s appointment for this dred and Portville part of the latter position will give general satisfaction being new York state High throughout the county. He is a Resl Way to of completed to connect up Dent of the third Hamlin township precinct and a a staunch Republican with a Long service to his party behind him. For a number of years he has efficiently served As committeeman. His pleas been a modest unassuming Man. As ing personality and keen business these towns. The Moke an coun to of a sport he shown brilliantly in those Early Days. Today his meteoric flight would occasion hardly a Ripple. Mckean county will help abolish crossing. While in Harrisburg attending hear Ings before the Public service com Mission for the apportionment of the costs in the abolition of the Tara Bee Grade Crossings the county commissioners offered to stand As the county s share of the expense. No decision has yet been made. It will be recalled that the state Highway department some time ago ordered the crossing in question abolished. They no paid to be among most Dan sprous in the state. Acumen will favourably introduce him to business men of the county with whom he will come in Contact in the of his duties. Just when he will begin making the appraise ment could not be Learned , dec. 23. To commissioners have promised Complete Mckean county s this improvement As soon a new York state starts operations on that end. For the attainment of this object Olean boosters Are now put Ting Forward every Effort. However it was due to the efforts of the local canopus club that the movement waa started. With the completion of Thea Highway so Ethson will be connected with improved roads to Buffalo and will be on the direct line of the but Public spirited Ludlow Man. James a. Connelly Well known Citi zen of Ludlow this county made a substantial Christmas gift to Charity in the form of his person Check Falo Pittsburgh Highway. Speed the work. Doughboy beat gobs. Tho recent Basko Bah game Between for to tha adolphus1 the doughboy and the gobs of Bucic orphanage Jamestown new York. American lesion at tha lyceum was witnessed by a Good january 15 is Las Day to take sized crowd and resulted in a score advantage of the Democrat for 30 to 19 in formers favor. Months subscription offer. Tho cobs say it was an Accident

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