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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
6
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Mrs. Lilith Skiver, seventeen, of Bullis Mills died after a load of furniture toppled as her husband Howard Skiver backed toward a main highway. An approaching car prompted the shift, throwing Mrs. Skiver from the top of the load. she died five minutes later from a fractured skull and other injuries. Her marriage to Troward Skiver was two months old, and she was formerly Miss Lilith Thompson of Medin, Pa. Her father Thomas Thompson of Medin accompanied the body home after the funeral arrangements.
Kane residents report a large fossil footprint etched on a flagstone near the Interstate office entrance. Local authority James, an expert on prehistoric life, dates the print to about 20 000 years ago and suggests the stone came from Lake Ontario region.
The McKean county dairy tour held Thursday drew a large group of dairymen at four stops. Participants cited interest in the showcased progress, and R R Welch of Penn State College praised the tour and county dairy improvements since his last visit seven years ago.
A sprayer purchased by men on Two mile near Port Allegany began operating Wednesday afternoon last week. The untested group, coached by Dr. Nixon in two sessions, learned benefits and proper lime and copper sulfate preparation for spraying. Check rows will monitor production gains on select farms.
National Dairy Exposition to award prizes to all contesting association members when herds average 300 or more pounds of milk. Last year Tennsy vans were honored. McKean County has not supplied any. Hopeful to see another member from our testing association qualify this year.
Port Allegany Reporter reports that Mi Verna Wakely, a missionary, will sail from New York City on September 10 to resume work in a hospital and dispensary in Tarra and advance Baptist missionary duties. She spent 13 months in India and addressed churches and large events upon return.
Port Allegany reports a burglary at a Center Street sporting goods shop with a haul valued at 3500. Thieves fled the scene and likely carted the items away, as investigators note the loss could involve shoes, nickel items, and Titan products. A Port Allegany couple plans a South America trip, leaving with Cartagena relatives. The journey to their home in South America reportedly takes 18 days.
Alonzo Payne, a veteran of the Civil War and former resident of Elfred and Port Allegany, died Tuesday evening at his Grimes home at age 90. Born April 30, 1837 in Atlantic New York, he later farmed and managed Bell and Frank Bell farms before moving to Port Allegany then Grimes. He had been blind for three years prior to his death due to old age.
The Oswayo Valley Silk Co. mill in Shinglehouse operates about fifty looms and produces around 9,000 yards of silk weekly. Employment ranges from 50 to 60 workers, mostly locals, as Mr. Charles Ortean plans to relocate his family from Patterson, N.T., to Olean to spend more time at the mill.
A fire swept the Blossburg hotel early in the morning. The article notes residents and staff attempting egress as flames consumed the building. Authorities investigate the blaze and report on possible causes and damages.
A Warren boy died from burns suffered in a fireworks accident on July 1. The blast occurred when the device exploded in a yard as a father and two adults prepared to shoot the display. The boy was seated on a lap and received serious injuries. medical efforts and a brief revival attempt followed before his death.
Agricultural Extension Association hosts a picnic at Swarthport Fair Grounds on Thursday August 4. Deputy Secretary for Agriculture B C Bressler is to speak for the occasion, with Bressler noted as an enthusiastic Granger and former Vice Dean of the Tennessee State College Senate.
Tardaburg reports motorists in Pennsylvania paid an additional gasoline tax as a new state levy took effect at midnight, part of legislation enacted to fund road projects.
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