Borough Considers Municipal Ownership of Water Works
Smethport borough council discusses purchasing the water works from Smethport Water Company and running it municipally. Citizens including A. Hongville back the plan, while council proceeds with utility upgrades, street lighting, hydrants, and fire department needs amid other monthly expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport Water Company
Ss Municipal Owerks
T. F. Hungmvilie
Terough
Lowns
Hias
Une Novaniges
Agitatina
Tocal
Ray Aber
John Tandem
Hongiville
Jounne
Union Street
Hilton Avenue
F. C. Sartyell
Draken
Alfrey
Johnson
Applloniin
Service
C. B. Dickinson
Harry Buffen
Doin Hallstram
Smethport Gas Co
Smethport Water
T. H. Mor
Leo Herzog
Halisteam Bros
J. O'Brien
Jas. Quirk & Son
Smethsport Gas Cos
Frank Sartyell
Hoch
Bicetrie Co
Seth Normim
Brewer
Glen Alencer
Norman
Regord Growth of Rye by Keating Township Farmer
Keating Township farmer Stickles reports rye growth experiments with specimens from last week. Stalks reached 71 inches in height and one kernel yielded 50 gallons with no lime or fertilizer used. He notes the grain appears unusually large and resilient under sun exposure.
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Stickles
Keating
VOTERS URGED TO AFFILIATE FOR PRIMARY VOTE
In this district 16 unaffiliated voters face disenfranchisement at the upcoming primary. Mrs Wade Thirdick leading efforts to register them at the Court House on the 17th of the month to secure eligibility for the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis Boro
Tlel
Gey
Wade Thirdick
Charee
Court House
USA
Tony Fore Vetera
Trip Plans Mention Texas Visit and Oil Cane Event
Mr and Mrs Netlis plan a motor trip to Easthind Texas to join Mr Nallis who will tie up the Cleo Tex Oil Cane section over a 2000 mile journey. The party hopes to depart Monday morning with an eight day schedule and return with many miles logged.
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Texas
Easthind
Nallis
Eisht Negothiley
Netlis
New Bridge Project Proposed at Farmers Valley
A county commission considers replacing the old Berkstter creek bridge at Farmers Valley with a new structure. The plan, titled New Bridge Project, aims to improve crossing safety and traffic flow in the area. The proposal awaits further review and potential funding.
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Farmers Valley
County Cormiss
Gentry Patterson Circus Tour Ends in Binethport
The Gentry Patterson Circus performed in Binethport on Tuesday but a heavy storm forced an early night, the show torn down after a downpour. The parade impressed with horses and wagons, while the program featured Miss Cora Harrie and trained animals. officials praised courtesy, organization, and press agent Raymond Dean in a favorable notice from the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros.patterson
Gentry Bros
Jas Uatterson
Ronnie Cheims
Bineth
Gentry-Patterson
Dax
Cora
Donna
Upraushowt
Patterson Duncin
Hutney Harris
Feviak
Algh
Crete Patrane
Lmen
Gentry-Patterson Circus
Ant Square-Tealfing
The
Democrat
America
Raymond Dean
Dean
Tess
Manu
Masters Family Arrives on Long Omaha Farm Trip
J. G. Masters and wife with four children traveled 1169 miles by auto from Nebraska to Bush HIN farm arriving Wednesday afternoon. The youngest, nine weeks old, rode well as the family plans to spend the summer on the farm with Mrs. Masters' mother, Mrs. T O Ware.
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Omaha
J. G. Masters
Bush Hin
Neb
Peeler Going Strong In Montreal Baseball
Peeler, a catcher in the Eastern Canadian League, hit more than two home runs and a single in four at bats last Saturday. He boasts a high batting average and is predicted to reach the majors soon. Peeler is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peeler of East Smempport.
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Peeler
Tareid Peeler
Ioral
Montreal
Tareid
John Peeler
East Smernport
Mre Ponttla
Ding Ane
Gut
Marder MayAthiv
Obituary Notice for Mrs Mary Ann Ellis Waid
The death of Mrs Mary Ann Ellis Waid is reported in Glendora California on Sunday. The family and friends mourn her passing as two children and several relatives are listed among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Ellis
Liethweirt
Glendora
Coiti Farnion Welkounen
Arenynd Sunilay
Vier van TS
Dean Lee
Charles Cakles
Los Angeles
Mes. Warey Bn
Gciendorn Krughers and
Rain Ends Bad Drought After Heavy Rain Storm
Heavy rainfall broke a severe drought across the region, lifting water levels in streams and easing dry conditions. Local fields and downstream areas saw floodlike effects as waters rose, with damage reported to crops and property amid the recent storm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeene Ted Tuowlay
Nishi
Bredle
On to Bradford is vets slogan at Buckining Post meeting
At a Buckining Post Ameren Legion gathering the invading committees reported progress toward sending a post to the Bradford convention July 11 12. Dr. Livermore was named chairman of the track team to represent the post, with Art McLurg and Rey Engstrum as members. The group outlined plans for county league convention activities next Wednesday Thursday in Bradford.
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Buckinig Post
Ameren Legion
Comeittes
Goken
Dr. Livermore
MehKean County Legion
Bradford
Commice
Art. McLurgall
Rey Engstrum
Deley Land
Sivethport
Circus performers chase thieves in Smethgory parade
Youths discharged earlier in the day absconded with items from the parade. County Sheriff Robinson and show members pursued the thieves. The loot included a watch and jewelry. authorities declined to press charges and released the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patvergon
Robinson
Mundy Wins Big Track Event at Camp Meade
Paul Mundy captain of the S. N. S. track team and pupil of coach Dr. A. R. Livermore won the 100 yard dash at the Citizens' Army Training Camp at Camp Meade Maryland. July 4 event drew 120 entrants including top regional athletes. Mundy, son of Mr and Mrs F. Mundy of Marvin Street, stood out among the attendees and earned local praise for the achievement.
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Abrs. Fos. Mundy
Marvin Street
Young Elared Vocalist In Concerts At Portville
Eldred Ak, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Baker, Smethport residents, is a youth vocalist drawing wide praise. He performed in Portville and Shinglehouse concerts with Prof. Gill and Charles Seibert, earning attention from local listeners and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miijak Baker Jr
Portville
Piscopal Ghureh
Priday
Fune
Prof. Gill
Charles Seibert
Caur
al Shinglehouse
Frid
Oat
Ant
Frank Baker
Smethport
Iidt
First Baptist Church Night Service Note
Fragmentary OCR notes from a church bulletin mention Rev S A Renicks and a sermon. It requests attention to a schedule change and a Thursday evening meeting, with a general invitation to welcome attendees. The text is garbled but indicates church events and a prayer/meeting tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
S. A. Renicks
Aline
Fnd
Red House Indians Clash With Local Team Sunday
Fragmented OCR text describes a Sunday game involving the Red House Indians and a local team with references to players and ball play. The readable parts suggest a basketball or ball game article focused on a local sports matchup and event timing.
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RED House Indians
Nes
Sunntyr Veradeisel
Diay
Smethe
Patsey Mussolings Arrested by Raid at River Street
Bradford residents report Patsey Mussoling arrested after a raid by Muscdline's Newse officers at his River Street home. Authorities seized 360 gallons of mash, 16 gallons of beer, 55 gallons each of gin and moonshine whiskey, a 70-gallon keg of wine, coloring materials, nursing-bottle bottles, a hydrometer, and four shotguns. Mussolino admitted guilt to unlawfully possessing a firearm without a permit and paid a fine. a moonshine charge led to further bail proceedings. Chief Soll and Officers Allison and Menor led the operation, with Brooks forwarding action against Mussolino.
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Patsey
Ollicere
Vaidiupy
Jack AlHson
Sanethport
Soll
Hradford
Gime
Ark Menor
Ihrer
Flutiven
Mertone
Centoy
Wien
Rey Neeccet
River Street
Tb Munsoliiu'y
Avere Gilimitvedd
Mussolino
Ivy
Allison
Arest
Brooks
Winsden Benson
Golevner
Alusgofine
Musse Ina
Solt
Bradford
Mussoline
Ira
MusselHing
Ellsworth Resigns Leadership at Main Street Store
Mr Ellsworth, longtime proprietor, resigns as head of the Main Street establishment amid reports of changes in management. The Bliswerte Cro heavy line and Rimothaert’s trading factors are noted.
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MR. Ellsworth
J. Ellsworth
Toe
Apsin
Rimothaert
Deer seen near Eanes Ke by Farmera Valley road
Two deer were observed by D Pierce and family near Farmera Valley along a pondside by Chey Welieht. One deer tried to flee into a wine fence and became entangled while attempting to escape, with the event noted as a cautious covey sighting.
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D. Pierce
Eanes Ke
weTa
Farmera Valley
Mr. Pierce
Cellars Useful Even in Kansas Fields of Dust and Change
In Kansas and neighboring plains a laboring frontier tale unfolds. Edhard Democrat Douglas Kaneas June 37 1920 notes a vast oil field with wells and cables, a growing harvest, and a harsh climate. The writer recalls miles of prairie, a canyon of cellars, and the struggle of farmers and workers amid drought, floods, and shifting livelihoods.
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Merricks Swithh
Park War
Freon Ib
Wansae Prarie
Guy Cabtes
Bhia
Civers
van Olasumie Setler
Wiebitn
Paveler
Baran
Rainer Weadine
Fermiers
Hell
Kansas Gate Commission
McKean
Walton
Entfish
Hatghig Cree Wlose Sturdy Lone Wie Yolne Liueh
Fragmentary text from a historic Kansas history piece references rustlers and horse thieves in early times. It mentions a Democrat weekly bill and a plea to send former contributions, noting 102 in the shade yesterday and warnings of worse to come.
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Lanke
Eurly
Kansas
Wigwaal Billys
Democrat
Death of Mrs Louise Putnam in Grosby area
Louise Heinemann Putnam of Grosby died at home aged 72 from prietimonta injury. She was born in Dudarstadt and had ties to several local families including Specht, Cimilla, and Atwood. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 am at the family home with burial at Colesrove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Putnam
Grosby
Louise Heinemann Putnem
Heath
Prietimonta
cRind
Crashye
Santa
Germany
Leaa
Mr. Putnam
John Heineman
Vlennis
Tool
Mra
Quarriige
Lothaim
Dheyoro
Wuson
Carning
Predi
Gereeus
Nev
Caroline Patoam
Crosty
Atwood Vurtania
Rochwator
Donnhug Ofteleting
Colesrove
Auto Smash At East Smethport Yard Collision
Auto smash at East Smethport yesterday afternoon involved a Chevrolet roadster driven by William Jenex of West Main Street and a large machine from Geturn in front of Thornton's store. Both drivers had clear space to pass. the Jones car skidded, rear wheel broke, front damaged, no injuries reported.
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East Smethport
Chevrolet
Willian Jénex
West Main Street
Bgeturn
Thornton
Sméthport
Smethport
Urivers
Chine
Heroid
Fonters
Basil Dolphin Weds Cleveland Girl
Basil Dolphin, formerly of Kane, wed Miss Nan Ponnchs Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, in a ceremony held on Thursday June 28. The couple reside in Glacehead today after a wartime service and are greeted by well wishers in Bayden.
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Basil Dolphin
Cleveland
Penely
Janes
Basil Leiphin
Kane
Nanponrochs Smith
Pity
Ries Cassidy Smith
Ome
Margheet Delph
Bay den
Amd
Glavehead
July Fourth Fisticuffs Sparks Ringside Scuffle
In a sweltering arena Shelby Mond and lly ath clash amid a heat soaked bout. Tempers flare as a referee awards a disputed decision while Gibbeng protests and a Portecipt fine is issued. The bout centers on money and prestige for the champion with a tense finish and a surprise payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisticuffs Ab
Shelby, Mond
Mey Tons
Hans
Methodist Church Announces July 8 Grave Service
The Methodist Episcopal Church will have no regular services on July 8. Members and friends plan to attend a grave service at Gleana, Pavinr county, where the pastor will speak on The Monologue of the Trees. The procession leaves the church at 8:00 a.m. Prompt services resume on July 15.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Mem- Dera
Ne Gleana
Pavinr
Crre
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VETS
Otto
Jownsonburg Wims
American Legion
Simeth Port
Leterd Bell
Cree
Hower
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Uae
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Delphin
Bawsport
Rans Lagat
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