Homances of Early Days in Smethport and Norwich
Continued from page 1 the reminiscences recount frontier life around 1794 to 1832 in Smethport and Norwich. It notes land purchases by Joby Kaching of Philadelphia, pioneer routes, scarce supplies, the first census, early mills and tanning, families who settled, and local legends. It mentions a slavery escape route via the underground railroad and regional names such as Jersey Shore Smethport Emporium Keating lands and Potato Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Kaching
Philadelphia
Bingham and Woland Co
Urettite
Phere
Jerseyshorn
Sentric
Tess
Smethport
Smeth Park
Canada
Ira Cutris
Marvin
Potato Creek
Supreme Court to rule on Rhode Island liquor amendment test
The Supreme Court granted permission to Rhode Island to initiate original proceedings to test the validity of the eighteenth amendment. The court’s decision is awaited as a pivotal moment for the wets and dries, with predictions of nationwide attention and intense public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycoyn
White
Supreme Court of the United State
Stile
Rhode Island
Supreme Court
Lancaster Examiner
Republicans Face Second Session With Tax Strain and Probes
The editorial warns that after the holidays the Republican Congress will confront tax reform, railroad questions, and veterans’ benefits with partisan delay and investigations. It criticizes leaders for prioritizing politics over public need and notes Everett Colby’s call for a clear program, while urging genuine policy over opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Everett Corby
Colby
Senator Lodge
Representative Mondell
Wilson
Reminiscence of Hard Times and Neighborly Aid in Past Town
An elderly narrator recalls a famine era in which neighbors aided a distressed family after a fire and siege. Families walked long distances for help, built fires, shared food, and endured severe cold. The tale names locals, including Shoemaker, Scull family, and Dr. Je dah Darling, highlighting communal resilience and changing times.
Prominent Portville Man Dies at His Store
Portville reports the death of Drank Caneen a longtime local resident who collapsed at 9 30 am yesterday while at his drug store. Dr Canen aged 59 or 60 and his wife survive along with two children Ruth Caneen of Rochester and Edgar Caneen who was with him in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portville
Canven
Caneen
Conlan
Beta
Ruth C. Caneen
Rochester
Edgar T. Cancen
Georges Carpentier to Tour the United States in February
Private advices from ANE indicate Georges Carpentier, European light heavyweight champion, will arrive in the United States mid February. The French pugilist, challenger for the world title, seeks a contract outside ring activities with no obligation to engage in exhibitions or limited round contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANE Diate
Georges Carpentier
Pug- List
Jady Dempse
United States
BUC
Sontesta
Milk League price fluctuates amid dairy market decline
The Dairy League notes a February price differential for milk in League territory due to higher production costs. Butter and cheese prices slid, sugar shortages limit manufacturing, and producers face lower returns. Rochester and Buttle districts report analogous price levels with February costs rising slightly. overall dairy prices trend downward as market conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dafevnen
Mebrusey
Croeight
WILL RESCUE WIFE FROM HAREM IN TURKEY
Assdour Derboghes of Wisconsin plans to sail for Turkey to rescue his wife held in a Turkish harem for about four years. The Near East Relief will assist his mission. Derboghes, who came to the United States in 1919 from Harpoot Syria after escaping via Siberia, hopes to find his three daughters and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tan
Assdour Derboghes
Ranine
Wis
Turkey
Derbagtuss
United States
Harpoot
Syria
Ais
Siberia
Hovenes
Wauveran
Noted Kidnapping Suspect Dies in Western Penitentiary
Sharon, Jan 21 Helen Boyle travelled to view the body of her husband James Doyr who died last Friday in the western penitentiary where he served a life term for abducting Willis Whitie in this city. Boyle had been released seven months ago and spent only a short time at home before checking into a hotel. She plans to depart for Chicago the next morning and will not attend the funeral service scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Ceres
Smethport
Sergeant
Robert Morris
Mary
Francia Hung
Shirts
Emiline Arnold
Justice Rice
Gardeau
Emporium
al Daniel
Paiute Creek
New Town
Hillarde
John Holmes
Nelson Richmond
Astor House
Ftrat
St Wre
Camp Ginga
Thibeus Ford
Capt. Palmer
Cephas Scott
Wrights
Eastwoods
Bhierwoods
Norwich
WN. Y
Sharon
Helen Boyle
James Doyr
Western Penitentiary
Willis Whitie
Boyles
Enitentiary
Boyle
Chicago
JORNSOM-ROTH Misa Victoria Johnson Wedding
Misa Victoria Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Prank Johnson and Mr Henry Rath of West End united in marriage Monday January at the Mt Neho parsonage Rev Morton Parson officiating. The Herald extends congratulations from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jornsom-Roth
Misa
Victoria Johnson
Mra
Prank Johnson
Henry Rath
West End
Moniay
Jan
Mt Neho
Morton Parson
the Herald
ML. Jowett
Annual Report of Norwich Township Board of Supervisors 1920
The annual report for Norwich Township McKean County covers the year ending the first Monday in December 1920. It details receipts, balance in township treasury from the previous year totaling 247.80 dollars, and cash collected on road tax duplicates from December 1918 to December 1920. It notes amounts collected on road tax duplicates prior to December 1918 and other audited figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Norwich Township
McKean County
County Officials Report On Road Funds And Expenditures
County records detail road fund receipts from December 1948 through the first Monday in December 1949. Cash from state and timber sales, rents, and miscellaneous incomes are itemized, with expenditures listed for earth road maintenance, permanent township road improvements, tools, wages, and salaries. Auditors certify the report as correct with a final treasury balance and totals for 1948 and 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Peace
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKean Craty
Ayra Robbins
Ezra Bond
Asa H. Cory
Mil
John Keating
Jersey Shore
Tod
Potato Creoks
Tals
Lafayette Corners
Lester Bush
Jonathan Colegrave
Troy
N.Y
Paul E. Scull
Southport
Court House
Ting
Mary Tormes Rogerck
Miller Scull
Tracey
McCabe
Phiadermia
Famlie
Jonathan Devor
Potaty Dresk
Wennee
Cosgrove
Tie
Grasas
William Gifford
Lindalph Chapin
Horsee King
Erastus Curtis
Moses Hackett
James Hackett
Alonzo Burbanks
Palmer Abbey
Andy Reiley
Hugh McCabe
William Acre
Tien
Jedah Darling
Will
Wife
Harem
Comfoners Ag
Yotal
H.R. Moran
W. A. Hulett
C. al. Banson
John Karlen
Main St
Smethpore, Pa
J. H. Wiant
Optometrist
Phans
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