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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

5

Rages Are Back Hilton Is Pres Fair Date Set

The McKean County Fair returns with a full racing card at Smethport September 14 16 17 1920 promising pacing trotting and running events daily. Hilton leads planning with Henry Rice as secretary and a reorganized board aiming for a larger racings program and strong financial footing. Veterans reunion plans also discussed with concerts parades and aerial exhibition in Smethport August 38 19.

Mekéanl Smethport Smethport Fair the Fair Association H. W. Hilton McKean County Fair Hilton Bucktail Pose American Legion McKean Treir Pkuis Ian Miller Stickles Cliver Lyceum

Cement shortage halts Smethport Bradford road work

Reports claim Werren Moore Co. will drop the Bradford Smethport road contract but firm official R and Windsor says only cement delays block progress. Cement delivery problems stall concrete work from Rew Hills to Cole Creek while sand and stone are laid and bridges planned. Warren Moore, Philadelphia, notes statewide cement shortages affect many projects.

Smethport Werren, Moore, and Co Bradford—Smethport Farmers Valley Colé Creek T. R. Moore Warren- Moore Company Philadelphia

Special election notice on borough debt and fire trucks

Notice of special election in the borough to vote on increasing indebtedness by 15060 to purchase two motor hose trucks. One equipped with a 4 motor fire engine and the other with chemical apparatus and ladder, plus new fire hose and hydrants. Emphasizes the need for adequate fire protection and urges favorable consideration.

Well Known Crosby Woman Passes Away

Mrs Mars FR Winslow of Crosby died Saturday night after a long illness. She was 63 and survived by four sons and three daughters. Sons William in Maston Sele bron, George and Kermit in Crosby. daughters Mrs Natello in Buffalo, Grace, and Gretchen in Crosby. Funeral was held Wednesday with the Rev. At Ea munda presiding. burial in Colegrove Cemetery.

Mars FR. Winslow Crosby Nee Wiliam Maston Selebron George Kermit Tahn Natello Buffa Grace Gretchen Eamunda A Meinting Colegrovea Cemetery Henry A. Chilcote East Malin Street Piclock Mirs Serianns Richwood W. Vai Iva Nelce Mount Union Leo. Digel Smethport Will Blake Uttea Ohio Zelma Baltard Warren Freda Chilcate Bradford Clay Dewey and Bruce Calicote P.M. Osborne Victor Digei Wayne Hamilton Pall Pall Cavers Were Thomas Harlesv Frank Titus MecDaniels P. C Freeman Plumer Perry W. TP

Shinglehouse Subdues Baseball Battle in Scrappy Contest

Smethport and Shinglehouse opened airtight, each scoring once in the first. In the fifth Smethport lit up the field with four hits and a six run surge, two more errors making the score swing. Tommie Clark, Paul Denning, Ford, Dixon, McGowan, and Josephson sparked key hits. Smethport led 18 runs in the sixth while Shinglehouse rallied in the seventh with Dynes Morin and Lunn driving in two. Tommie Clark excelled, yielding only four hits as Smethport surged to victory.

Bmuea Smethport Shinglehouse Tommin Clark Festivielas Paul Denning Ford Dixon McUowin Josephson Dynes Vialators Morin Lunn Tomiie Clark Smetaport Charles McGowan Bob Hull Tommie Clark

Making Good in Oklahoma

Mary E Richards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Richards of Keating township, presents a Washington County education circular. The document outlines school property, sanitation, library, water use, term length, poultry, attendance laws, and other subjects. Richards, a former teacher, has made a splendid record in her post as county superintendent.

Oklahoma PGE Aum Latier Af Sol Washington County Oklhoma Lhal County Washington Courts Weldie Ieee Mary E. Richaards Geo.) Richards Keating Township Schoors Nicharde Richardss

Roy Carter in Critical Condition After Arrest

Roy A. Carter, arrested in Penn Yan on fraud charges for issuing checks to about 4300, fell ill at the justice office as a buildup of illness and a burst appendix worsened his condition. He was moved to Memorial Hospital in Canandaigua. The report notes Carter’s past ties in Pennsylvanian towns, a pending hearing, and statements about property ownership.

Penn Yan Roy A. Carter Justice's W. G. Hallstead Hallstead Smethport A.B. RH. P.O Baldwin P. Denning Josephs Pennsylvania H. Denning R. Hull Morrison Hos_ j Clark Pilal Canandaigua Toynes Oge Moran R. Lynn Smethport

Crosby Young Lady Injured in Auto Collision

Crosby resident Mildred Langton suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car driven by Milford Tarthorep of Crosby on Sunday night. She sustained multiple broken ribs and is reportedly recovering in a satisfactory manner.

Crosby Mildred Langton Milford Tarthorep Young Indy 44

Memorial to Dr Anna Shaw Appeals Countywide Support

Mrs. McCandless appeals readers in the county to back a memorial for Dr Anna Howard Shaw. The fundraiser seeks 360 for a practical memorial with millinery goods on sale starting Monday July 12 at Bresert Building and Tramlin Tank Trust Co. to raise funds and promote suffrage and women's higher education.

Anna Shaw Bresert Tramlin Tank & Trust Co Smethport

For Sale Ad in Smethport Pa Ad

A fragment notes a cheap house sale on Waler Street in Aviva Herman Sasse Smethport Pennsylvania with reference to the Democrat newspaper. The readable text is partial and lacks clear dates or prices.

Waler St In- Aviva Herman Sasse Smethport The Democrat

Wounded Bradford burglar tale as police claim shot rival

Bradford authorities report a dramatic pursuit in heavy rain ending with a wounded suspect named Thomas Ryan, known as Big English, after he allegedly fired at Chief Howe. Ryan, believed tied to a 1918 Salamanca burglary, was moved from hospital to police headquarters to prevent escape. two alleged accomplices reportedly evaded capture.

Huffato Ives Zimmermin Bradford John Hyrn Ble Dick Zimmertin Bradford Bunchy Herald Rowe Thomas Ryan Law and Order Mawé Tyun Bradford Hospital Hogan Howe James McAuliffe McAuliffe & Son Allegany, N McAuliin Archibald Laidlaw Raymond Mallery Cattaraugus County Polina Dempsey Oleup Thommy Ryat Fiyan Midland Balamanta Cattaraugus Ryan Salamanc Ryen Corning Jillee Cireular Na Thomas Ryan Peacefee England Still Women’s Department Fit W. ¢. Hogan No. West Washington Street Kelly RO & P. Crain Chater City Dent Denny Kuhn Tovwin Kehn Koln Manufacturing Company Palla Creek Chlet Howe Wrayls

Chief Shot After Coverage Calls For Help

The Chief telephoned for Sil to inform hospital staff of the wounded man. Medical responders conveyed the injured person to the hospital for treatment.

Sil Hmalwives

Farm Bureau and Pomona Grange Picnic Announcement

The Farm Bureau and Pomona Grange announce their annual picnic to be held Friday, August 73 at Turtle Point. All county farmers are urged to attend, members or not, to hear Fred Rasmussen, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, and Fred Brenckman, State Grange Secretary, speak on agriculture issues and cooperation. There will be games, races, stunts, and meals. attendees will exchange notes with fellow farmers. Watch the papers for further details.

Turtle Point Fred Rasmussen Agri_culture Pennsylvania Igticulture Fred Brenckman State Grange Grange Ganea

Richards Forty-Year Anniversary Celebration

Dr and Mrs George Richards celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at home in Marvindale on the last day of June with sixty neighbors and relatives in attendance. Four children joined the family for the observance while others could not attend. A twelve o'clock dinner and group photographs completed the day.

George Richards Marvindale Zthornry Altha Charles Margindale Ollye Bartlesville Oklo H. Wayrie Richards Robert Shinglehouse G. S. Richards Mary Stethport Mary Jund Hoten Barnesville Gertrundo India Richards Pansy Myrtle Griffin John Reilly Bradford J. WW Johnson

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