Dust Nuisance Spurs Oil of West Main and Bank Streets Smethport
Borough citizens pressed to curb street dust lead to council action. July meeting adopted resolution to oil West Main and Bank Streets using thirty barrels at lowest price, with property owners on the streets asked to contribute. Minutes note bids, committees formed to contact owners, and related municipal expenditures and actions.
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Smethport
Orough
West Main
Atrenis
Horoarh Council
T. Garlick
B. T. Garlick
J. S
Claude Hackety
John Lindholm
Burgess Warley Gifford
Soli
Thomas H. Morrison
Halpenny
Mayo
Herough
Main Street
Bank St
Hackett
Lindholm
Thos
Morrison
Leo Herzog
W. of
Smethport Water Co
H. E. Bunce
B. Dickineon
D. Gifford
John J. Hallstram
St. Com
Linshelm
Smethpere Wader Co
Mill Dun
Burgess
Dines
the -Port Glass Co
Smiths
Long Avenue
Wis
Plackenvith Bronk
Hacket
Hun
Local social notes with visits and travel among residents
A fragmentary town gossip page lists Miss Frolle Freeman heading to Bradford for summer school, W Bouton and Farnhim returning from court and Buffalo respectively, Mrs. Bouton hosting friends, and several residents visiting relatives in New Kensington, Olean, and Bradford. Also mentions J W Bouton, Chas Masser ad, Camp Fire Girls event, and Methodist Episcopal Church notices with a Sunday sermon and a July picnic.
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W. Bouton
Wellabory
M. Farnhim
Buffalo
Bouter
Buasst Bank
G Abbey
Bank Street
P. B. Heown
Westfield
Watey Street
Floile Freeman
Hermite
Terry
Dudley Dug
Robert Dixel
Kanevishora
J. W. Bouton
Afra
Mary Hussey
Henton
Ele. Bouton
Bradford
Givitars Saturany Y
Be Bomon
Kensington
Rose Berzoy
Louise Hovisl
Etek
Pry Canmany
Jhouse
Chas. Masser
Democra
Cananada
Carrig Nutelo
Wailer
Florence Shultz
Belmont
Olean
Myr
W. B. Boston
WL. Hauton
Helen
E. E. Bouton
Wellsyorn
Sunde
India
N. E. Sittmans
Oswayo
Leila Hacker
Mechanic Street
Halph Herzox
Lent Herzos
Rose Heraog
Harrett
Harriett Jones
Sree X. HE. Gleason
Cartie A
Green Street
Edna Spechtter
New York City
National Trains School of the
W. A AL
First Baptist Church Evening Services July Plans
The First Baptist Church invites attendance at Sunday School and Sunday services led by Rev. Guy B. Margeson. July offerings include morning service at 10:00, Sunday sermon at 7:00, and evening programs in the Ced's Building with a 7:50 start. Missionary Society programs precede the sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Guy B. Margeson
Menting
Aold Park
Gaico Flemerbher
Ced
Emy
the Missionary Society
Seven Days of Bargains Auto Truck For Sale Ad
An ad from Masros Brothers promotes a one and a half ton Studebaker truck for sale at $400. The sale is part of an annual clearance with opening Saturday. The listing references a magneto and limited miles, with dealer contact via Rackus Novelty Co.
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Masros Brothers
Studebaker Alore
Boo Miles
Tare Hare
Unek
Ndy
Rackus Novolty CO
Lieutenant Farnham recounts Romania trip and Wilson faith
Lieutenant William Farnham describes his journey from Paris to Bucharest with Lieutenant Farnum, noting American relief efforts and native views of President Wilson. He recalls harsh conditions crossing Croatia, Hungarian and Yugoslav guards, and peasant poverty, then arrival in Roumania and rough rail travel through Transylvania toward Bucharest.
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Lieut
WM. Farhan
Roumania
Wilson
America
Dle
Mindee
Trieste
Farnum
Thevi
Jean Car
Croatia
Teratl
Transy
Vania
Rea
Pimles
Prussia
Letter From Overseas From Private James McFautis
Excerpted letters from Private James McFautis of the United Infantry recount experiences in France Luxembourg Belgium and the Meuse Argonne sector. He describes long campaigns, injuries from shellfire and machine gun fire, and memories of crossing rivers and trenches. He notes time away from home nearly eight years and reflects on dangers faced during major drives.
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James Mc Fautis
Machine Guo Cu
Uist Infantry
France
Luxemburg
Belgium
Argonne Forest
Myiatore
Meuse
Nis
Somme
Apan
Amahants
Sale of Real Estate in Keating Township Pa
Public sale of real estate in Keating Township McKean County Pa to satisfy a judgment of the Orphans Court of McKean County under the will of N P Ferris deceased. Parcels include parts of Lots 164 183 264 278 and Lot No 23 24 Part of Warran No 2091 with rights of way and railroad right of way reserved. Terms: one-fourth cash at sale with balance on confirmation and deed delivery. Sale conducted by Gallup Potter attorneys Smethport Pa July 1949.
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Kevin
Ducwasta
Dade Publig
Gale Lovie
Hag Ab
Ge Ptelock
Smethport
N. P
Ferrig
Palmners
Said Nor Ling
Keilling and
Comminy
George Otto
Thenea
Rheating Company
Bingham Hetzie
Wong ‘Eath
Gar Creek
Smethport and
Farmcars
N. B P.errig
Anton Diehley
Anton
Crea Nateny Spa
Warran
Sherr Heira
Essigns
Ferris
Keating
Karmers Valley
Caroline Hafner
Joel Otte
Putte Creek
William H. Swort
Pelton
Felten
Tiana
N. PF. Kerris
Pittburgh, Shawmuc and Northern Tustroad Company
Pris
Orghans Court
Kean County
Mte
Hamlin Bank and Trust Com
Edinboro State Normal School Opens Summer Session
The Edinboro State Normal School opened its summer session with a large enrollment. The girls dormitory overflow is accommodated in the first floor of the boys dormitory. Superintendent A. O. Dietrick of Kane will give education and school management lessons and two evening lectures on Americanism immigration and The League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro State Normal
Enoel
A. O. Dietrick
Kane
Diesack
League of Nations
Democratic County Committee Meeting Scheduled Saturday
Democratic County Committee will meet Saturday July 12 at 2 PM in Hotel Holy Bradford. Chairman Charles F Schwab will preside and a new county chairman will be elected along with discussion of important business matters.
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Charles F. Schwab
Democratic County Committee
Holy
Bradford
Olds Rod and Gun Club Protests Land Claim
The Olds Rod and Gun Club posted notices claiming their lands and warning that trespassers will face enforcement of the law. Officials and local residents were urged to respect property boundaries and legal boundaries amid ongoing dispute over access and use.
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Olds Rod
Smethpost Steam Laundry Notice To Public
Notice announces July 3 price changes for the family wash seven cents per pound with a minimum charge for one wet wash up to five pounds. The advertisement lists rates and emphasizes standard wash and traditional pricing practices from Smethpost Steam Laundry.
Beating the Dry Game Hidden in Prohibition Loophole
A local inquiry uncovers a bootleg operation linked to a barroom supply labeled Tran dui Winu with an eighteen percent alcohol content. Instructions call for one tablespoonful per dose three times daily, adjustable by effect, while a bottle remained empty after discovery.
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Tn & Wash
Open for Fall Grouse Hunt With Season and Bag Limits
The legislature updates game laws for fall hunting. Grouse season runs Oct 20 to Nov 30 with a four bird daily limit and 24 for the season. Rabbits may be hunted Nov 1 to Dec 16 with a 10 rabbit daily bag and a 40 season limit. Blackbirds may be shot after Aug 1. red or gray squirrels anytime. quail may be hunted in counties not closed to Wak game birds. raccoons Oct 1 to Dec 21. deer Dec 1 to 6. wild turkey Nov 1 to 30. No shooting from vehicles or using traps or snares for rabbits and wild turkey.
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Beagen
Fire Department Given 59 For Good Work
At the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department July meeting, $69 was tendered by M. F. Kelley in appreciation for the members efforts in saving his livery barn from destruction in a recent old Pierce fire. Citizens recall the department and the howe boys wake before dawn Sunday morning May 25 as they curbed the blaze and saved the wooden structure near a chimed area. The gesture underscores community support for Smethport’s fire protection and the department’s valued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smedport
M. FL. Kelley
Pierce Florel
Smethport
Nerain
Howe Boys
Vetey
Bradford to Smethport by Airplane
White Teg reo reports a 6 40 PM flight from Bradford to Smethport with Lieutenant Walker Cramer and Harry Emery offering an air tour for 25. J C Backus of Smethport joined six passengers as the aviators flew over the town then returned to Bradford.
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Bradford
Smethport
Walker Cramer
Harry Emery
J.C Backua
Rpturn
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Hersom
Elmer Raymer
Prandecildren
Marth
Nathaniel
Fred Peeman
Napns Creek
Abe
Chas. Milroy
Methodist Epiecopal
William 11. . Farnum
Weiden Farnum
Wine Smithwort
Express
Burene
Hese le
Pennsylvania
Grand Lote] de Tauvre
Alga
Germany
Fanny
Ry BR. BE Burdick
F. Ferrin
Gallup & Potter
Edinboro State Normal School
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