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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1923

Page

4

Inland State Report Debunks Ige Mine as Natural Shaft

The Sinto Upological Survey report says the feature near Port on Couderaport is not a mine or cave but a long abandoned prospect shaft on a hillside with no northern exposure. Cold winter air circulates through openings, lowering rock temperatures well below freezing and causing condensation and frost in summer. The owner has fenced the site and charges admission to view the near freezing shaft.

Harriburg Sinto Upological Survey Couderaport State Geological Survey Euler Yes Shoting Lncated

Encampment I O O F Plans Big Meeting

Kane Odd Fellows schedule a large gathering with more than seven lodge brothers and candidates from Smethport and Mt. Jewett. The local Jodites will exemplify the Golden Style degree on a sizable class, following a social feed. Messages note prior visits between Kane, Smethport, and Mt. Jewett and anticipate further exemplifications.

Kane Odd Thaysda Siedport Mt. Jewett Kana Smethport Art. Jewett Jorges

Former Local Boy Injured by Auto at Main and Congress

John Cowley, son of John R. Cow ley of No 19 Allison Street, was struck by an automobile yesterday afternoon at the corner of Congress and Main streets. He was knocked to the pavement, bruised, and rushed to Bradford Hospital where no bones were broken. He is expected to be discharged today and sent home. The Covey family formerly lived in Smethport.

John Cowley John R. Cowley Allison Street Congress Main Streets Bradford

Judge Bouton Holds Court In Warren In Gas Line Case

Judge Bouton of Smethport held court in Warren issuing a temporary injunction restraining the borough from collecting from the Pennsylvania Gas Company for inspecting 37 miles of pipe in Warren streets. The borough ordinances set a tax from 1.80 to 7.80 per mile, the company refused payment, and a writ in equity followed as the matter will be argued later.

Bouton Warren Boutons of Smethport Pennsylvania Gan Company Thersura

Miss Cramer in Automobile Crash Near Jamestown

Miss Josephine Cramer of East Main Street met with an automobile crash yesterday on a hill near Jamestown when she stopped suddenly. A car behind her rammed into her rear because the driver did not realize the halt was necessary. Both drivers exchanged explanations with witnesses noting R. A. Dresser of East Main Street was driving the car that struck the Cramer vehicle.

Miss Cramer Josephine Cramer Eas Main Street Jamestown R. A. Dresser East Main Street Sity Cramer Lradford Star-Record

Death of Lowell Rice at Bradford Hospital

The death of Lowell Rice of Coryville occurred at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Bradford hospital, due to gall stones. He is survived by his mother Mrs. G.W. Rice, two sisters Mia Lena Smith and Mrs. Line Randall, and a brother Duane Rice of Kent Township and Wert Rice of Portville, N.Y. He was a well known Caryville resident. Funeral services were held in Caryville Thursday.

Lowell Rice Coryville Brad- Ford GW. Rice Mia Lena Smith Line Ttandall Wrather Duane Rice Kentine Township Wert Rice Portville N.Y Rice Caryville Caryvilleé Ialay

County bids sought for bridge abutment work and stone removal

County commissioners of Atenowtoree invite sealed bids by July 15 1923 at 2 oclock pm for removing old stone abatement and constructing a concrete abutment and wing for the East Abutment at the Palmers Valley bridge over Petar Creek. Readiness requires cash or certified check for 10 percent with plans on file. The right to reject any bid is reserved.

County of O. S. Gahagan P. Oconnor A. J. Bond County Commissioniors

How Barrie Helped Scott and a War Time Mystery

The article recalls Sir James Barrie, author of My Lady Nicotine, aiding his South Pole companion Scott after Scott’s Antarctic voyage ended. A late-arriving parcel held a Barrie letter amid the dead, revealing a secret linked to the expedition. Barrie, a guardian to an orphaned boy, praised Peter Scott and funded a French hospital in WWI in memory of a beloved adopted son who died near Ypres.

James Barrle Mmany Herspidher Scott South Pole Barrie May Iitle Peter Scott Peter Pun Witherlap Elven Roek Tate Burrle David White Bird Ypres Kim’ Burrle France England

Studying the Sky and Notable Asteroid Observations

Aerial photos reveal a thin line likely an asteroid or comet among stars. Eros and Asteroid Neese are highlighted as the most interesting near-Earth and distant solar system bodies. Dr. Leroy G runner discusses medical efficiency methods at a convention, recounting a patient’s journey through multiple specialists and tests before a verdict of no illness.

Earth Aphclion Jupiter Leroy G Omaha Thle City Tie Dolor Philadelphia Bulletin

The Conquering Vessel by Fitzgerald

A fragmented excerpt from Boauttini and Dane recounts a long marriage where a husband claims victory over his wife after years of unyielding negotiations. The narrator notes the wife’s final confession and the husband’s repeated affirmations in a tense domestic scene.

Fromme Boauttini and Dane F. Scott Fitzgerald

Garden Annual Coming Back to Life as Screenhouse Plant

The old-time garden annual Statice, neglected for years, is returning as a screenhouse plant while remaining a hardy garden plant. It features long branching spikes of rose pink flowers and decorative, lavender companions, offering an appealing cut flower appearance.

Miracle Save Stuns Neighbors After Boy Falls

A seven year old’s fall from a porch rail ends with an uninjured landing, witnesses calling it a miracle as the boy rises and walks away. Neighbors recount the sudden accident and the astonishing outcome in Chiteaxo Jamaal’s account.

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