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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1919

Page

3

Women of Chautauqua Club aim to sustain famed institution

Over 700 clubwomen from Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York led by Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin push a Save Chautauqua drive to raise 000,000 for a permanent endowment. The Chautauqua Woman's Club includes members from all states and several nations. debt from past utilities, rising costs, and limited gate revenue spurred the campaign.

Chautauqua Women’s Club Pennsylvania Ohio New York Percy V. Pennybacker Austin Texas Chautauqua Woman's Club Chautauqua Chatauqua Woman's Club Belgium Caneda Cuba Dominican Republic England France Greenfaid Ireland Scotland Cls Chautauqua County United States

Voyage of Columbus and the Crusade Promise in Seville

The article recounts Columbus's vow to fund a crusade to recover Jerusalem, using wealth from his voyages and royal grants. It notes tensions with rulers, papal communications, and the broader medieval urge among Christian princes to reclaim holy sites. It cites a 1498 nagarat document and Seville manuscripts as sources.

América Jerusalem Ravens Calin Tad Amie Beasons Uwe Lee Abe Cane Vatoy Amica Sid Green Camunda Rava Columbus Egypt Sforlen Terusalei Griswada Celambus Rivertea Mexander Vif Jerusyten Seville

Sale of Real Estate by Administrator of NLT Estate

The Uniersigard Administrator of the Ey tate of NLT announces the sale of real estate in Keating Township McKean County Pa at 1 PM July 28 1910 at the Court House Smethport. The tract contains 60 acres more or less part of lots 22 and 16 1/2 with lots to Anton Diehl and others, with rights of way and railroad easements reserved. Terms: one fourth cash at sale and balance upon delivery of deed. List by Hamlin Bants and Trust Co Pany administrators and Gallop Potter Smethport.

Uniersigard Eytate Resting Smethport Perels Keating County of McKean Pennsylvania Sail Township Fuiphway Smellsnart Farners Lhence Tot Keating and Company George Otrot Bingham State Cal Creek Redg Farm 1 N. FP. Farris Anton Clenley Deca Anton Beglaing Dee Neck Erginnong Keitting Parmers Malloy Pbeloy Purmirt N. Ip. Fertis Caraline Hafner Oertous Jacl G. Olt Partittton Potain Creek St Vads Pelton PT Uf Keating Tasaki Enchete Wi Ronveyen NLP Perris Uae Pitteburgh Limweiut Bavil Tio Sade Cii Qrpians Caure Mowon Jnly Lind Pecayd Cai Clork Gaur Hamuin

Woman’s Superiority in Tailoring Described

The Kansas City Star notes that men’s tailors often fail to satisfy male customers while women’s tailors succeed with female clients, claiming women perform wonders in their craft and attract repeat business.

Kanzas

Spuds and Beards and Trees: Food Aid Debates

A fragmentary report notes growing soup kitchen needs and distribution issues. It mentions spuds and beards, a bearded man, and plans to aid families, with five households cited as the typical support unit. Several cases show nine pints for every two households, illustrating uneven relief.

Fragmented OCR tale of flowers and pets in unclear scenes

Poppies Poppies and a chimneforistle fragment reference colors, animals, and farms in a garbled OCR passage. Characters and events are mostly unreadable, mixing terms like Man Hors and Sitiay peppy with unlikely settings, yielding a damaged, incomplete report.

Untitled Fragment Looks At Death In Bizarre Scene

A fragmented OCR passage from a local page describes a man named Tonido watching as a funeral rite unfolds. The text shows garbled names and odd phrases but centers on a solemn, reflective scene by a graveside with unusual imagery and a dog nearby.

Lestat Tonido

Bargain Seekers Sift Odd Clues In Muddled Ad Copy

A garbled ad style note mentions a bargain hunt with scattered names and phrases. The fragment references a price of fifty and an offer for a product or service, with unclear attribution to individuals and shops. The text reads like a jumbled catalog teaser with stray proper nouns.

Fragmentary Note Describes Banje Game Origin

The fragment discusses the Banjé Game Fron and its introduction from the United States, suggesting it was likely carried by enslaved Africans from Aten and linked to the term bane. It references a Seangambian lugletent and a puthir species, but details are unclear and fragmented within the source text.

Matey Lt

Frost Glass Tense Method At Home

A guide describes a home method using ether and solvent to frost glass. It lists a mixture of ether and other liquids and coats the frosted surface by immersion for a short duration. The text presents a rudimentary procedure with uncertain measurements and steps.

Frostad

Proviso Controsed Tale Of Aunts And Weddings

A fragmented reminiscence recounts a man recalling fond, improvised remarks about marriage to a woman named Aunt Margie. The speaker notes playful, aging observations from a mother’s friend and hints at a potential marriage if she remains long enough.

Frieng Margie Cals

The Venerable Toad Appears Across Centuries

A baffling note describes the toad as ancient, suggesting specimens exceed a century in age and possibly well beyond. The text hints at long-lived observations, with revised estimates likely surpassing one hundred years.

Ardent Rock Drawings Reveal Ancient Algeria Fauna

A recent report suggests large prehistoric rock drawings in Algeria depict elephants and a variety of animals. The scenes include tusked elephants, gazelles, and other fauna alongside possible human figures, illustrating early artistic renditions and animal domestication.

Algeria

Handy Oil to Mave Alters Home Fixes

A compact notice describes Handy Oil as an inexpensive, versatile product. It claims the oil relieves squeaking doors and can seal minor honey leaks, suggesting simple home maintenance use. The source text is fragmentary and reads like an advertisement copy with nonspecific details.

Pity He Didn't Miss Them in Entonelogy Record

Fragmentary note suggests themes of preservation and counting two of every item. Mentions Noah and a religious or mythic undertone with phrases about first appearances and being not slighted in a certain trek. Limited clarity due to garbled OCR.

As Far as It Goes a Fragmentary Local Notice

Fragmented OCR text mentions people and places in a garbled line. It references Hin aration of the front dean chart the Pelt feett af orden, Melon at Tarbage Mt fixed. No clear event date or coherent facts emerge.

Tarbage

Fragmented query on marriage funds and a claim

A garbled note discusses a wife and husband money matter with unclear details about a woman and a possible extenuating circumstance. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to identify a concrete incident.

Where They Eri Men Orn Not Sued in Preopt Nebent

Fragmentary note appears to reference a court or judgment involving Napolean. Readable elements indicate a legal action or proceedings and a front page style mention of a judgment. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Napolean

Ardusus Job Outlate Aldene Night Work Ban For Women

A historic decree restricts women from night work in Ardusus Job Outlate Aldene, enforcing limits on labor hours after dark amid social reform waves. Authorities emphasize safety and moral standards while businesses adjust shifts and staffing to comply.

Ardusus

The Chief Object Set Before You is a Superior End

The text declares an ultimate object to be obtained as superior to all other ends and urges labor to complete a work that resists corruption when those in power crumble. It frames a lifelong aim to achieve something that will endure beyond decay and triumph in a lasting way.

Chutpin

Fire tests safety with safes in Chlotgu Delahur event

Fragmentary report describes a fire at a complex in Chlotgu Delahur where safes proved valuable. Despite heavy damage, some structures and sites recovered, and authorities pledged to study the incident and support ongoing safety measures.

Chlotgu Delahur

Left Out, Somithow and the Dinner Table Remark

A garbled reminiscence mentions a father figure and a child named Mare Barat during a family gathering at the dinner table. The speakers reference a twin and a startled comment about never saving a pint of any quantity in the house amid disjointed phrases.

Aiton Mare Barat

Smoking In Church Sparks Controversy In County Deanery

A garbled report from Scot ind outlines farmers in county districts reacting to a smoky dispute during a church service. Sir Woltee Snort notes Farmers, Barrow opposes tobacco use, Bishop Parr cites church decorum, and Doctor Pare admits smoking in the vestry during singing while the congregation prayed. The episode centers on clerical conduct and parish norms.

Sir Woltee Scot Ind Hylt Ap Wultister Isavc Barrow Tohaces Pit Pharmecon Enchall Parr Tbs Doctor Pare Regi

Borrowed Dignity and a College Stage Outfit

A fragmentary note describes a college production with references to three football captains two editors and the leading man Inoue at Stanford Chair ral. The odd phrasing suggests a backstage scene about costumes and public perception in a campus play.

Fuite Day Inoue Las College Stanfard Chanarral

Five Grade Teacher Esquires Student Cheerful Gaze

A fifth grade pupil recalls his former teacher with a sunny report. The student notes the teacher has kept a constant smile, suggesting fond memories of how well she was liked and how she inspired confidence in early schooling.

Tack Hint Dia Jim

Supply Was one Short and the Twins Meet New Brother

A fragmented account notes the twins Wavy and Heavy always receiving identical toys. Their father hurried downstairs to show Harry the newborn, saying to the siblings to come and see. Harry exclaims asking where his new brother is, highlighting a moment of mixed attention.

Harry Harr

Plant in Be Dreaded Dee Of Me Tse Terpiile

Fragmentary text describes a plant named Asclenius gigantea from Abyssinia and warns that cutting it releases milky sap that can cause blindness. the rest of the passage is garbled with unclear dates or places. The source lacks coherent details but centers on a dangerous plant and its effects on eyes.

The Largest Flower Miludanan Found in Parag Mountain

A giant blossom named Miludanan pendeos is described as the west’s largest thaw er. It grows at Parag Mountain about 2,500 feet above sea level, under the local name Rolo. The flower features five petals, spans roughly a diameter of twenty two p ers, and was first discovered in Suara.

Miludanan Pendeos Parag Suara

You Make t. Ntree ae apania ribs meris Hie nel at £ ony te uhe's gry Woh pied ia tates it be tardy

A garbled phrase appears from a 19th century issue referencing a monthly by FE W. Mewe. The text includes disrupted words about painting, plows, and interests, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable persons.

Rppertin Bey W. Mewe

Baby Shoe Ornament Reflects Personal and Sentimental Value

A fragment discusses a baby shoe ornament crafted in silver or silvered plate. It highlights the wearer’s intrinsic and sentimental meaning, noting the shoe’s creased, worn state as a keepsake. Mentions a Democratic Party reference and local advertisers as friends who may be served on occasion.

The Democrat Cubuerib Era

Official Directory State Officials and Local Representatives

A listing of state and local government officers with names and positions across Smethport Phillipsburg Bradford and surrounding areas. Includes Governor Brumbaugh State Treasurer Young Auditor General Powell and others such as Sheriff Jones and Clerk Poster with deputies Choate Howe and Taher.

Martin G. Brumbaugh Robert K. Young A. W. Powell See Hendry Howe Joseph W. Whnton Smethport Oheland Philipsburg Frank &. Hardwire Austin John A. Fitzaibbon Bradford Frank P. Taherwond Jes H. Row Sherif F. W. Jones Smethnore C. C. Choate Smeth- Port J. I. Howe Prathonatatry B. F. Stataky Frank KR Poster Treanher Frank Potter

Smethport Officials Listed in County Directory

The article lists Smethport and Bradford officials including commissioners, clerks, coroner, jury and district officials, county superintendent, district attorney, and local directors. It notes Smethport’s scenery, county newspapers, banks, and local manufacturers like Smethport Wood Products and East Norwich Chemical, detailing their products and plants.

Smoethport A. MM. Marsh Bradford O. S. Gahagan Jowell T. B. Flaherty A. R. Anderson Clermont Wis Ophane John B. Eastman Smethport E. R. Sherman Wim. H. Morrieson W. G. Holder H. D. Otto R. D. Adiors Warley Gifford J. A. Abbot Franke Burdick C. W. Liltibridge Asst B.S. Taylor Thos. B. Wilson Mercantile F. EH C. O. Taylor Harvey G. Herkh Ouuse Kane C. M. Colegrove Smethsport Dennie Davis Griffin Hatfield Edward Kfartin Marvindale Thas. H. Morrison F. A Webster BM. Wright Eldred Borough Burgess Starley Gifford HS Blevet Seey Claude Hackett B. T. Garlick W. B. Topper F. A. Lindholm W. H. Hungerford J. S. Hull R. C. Gleason A. W. Cole Grave E. A. Studholme G. We Mitchel Smethport Wood Products Company East Smethport Norwich Chemical Company

Masonic Lodge Schedule and Officers Across Local Lodges

Post lists monthly meeting routines for McKean Lodge No. 388 Smethport Lodge No. 335 and Smethport Encampment No. 278 with meeting times at Masonic and IOOF halls. Also covers Ideal Rebekah Lodge No. 63 and Smethport Branch No. 25, plus Phoenix Chapter No. 15 OES, detailing meeting dates, times, halls, and officer titles such as W B, Sec, Prez, and Seer.

McKean Lodge Masonic Hall Alain Street Sidney A. Burdici W. F. Specht

All Saints Memorial Chapel Smethport Services and Schedules

Sunday divine service and Sunday school at 2 39. Rev E H Epson rector. Methodist Episcopal Church preaching 10 20 p m Sunday School 11 45 a m Epworth League 6 45 p m evening service 7 30 midweek prayer and praise 8 p m Wednesday. Rev A W T M or Gregson pastor. Episcopal church services Sundays 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Additional services at dawn except on 61st Sunday none. Sunday school 12 m. Rev EB Hodson rector. St Elizabeths Roman Catholic Church services 10 30 a m. Rev P J Donahurm pastor. Swedish Lutheran Church service Sunday Rev Larson pastor.

Smethport E. H. Epson Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Awtm Gregson Episcopal Church Bam EB. H Bdson Elizabeth's P. J. Donahurm

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ane Mra Peres R. E. Burdick N. F. Ferris Gallop & Potter Atharnoys Smethyort Tuy Perel Dave Wilma Evers Avery China Sbe Mietiel Wea Tandy Official F. Smethport Lodge Minuta Irie F. Hall Loues Dickinson N, G Sevy J. A. Johnston J. A Swanson Ideal Rebekah Lodge Deiglen Rachel P Amster Kate Dender Anna O. Stark Sery Phoenix Bonnie Tonper Drake WP. Drake All Saints Memorial Chapel Larson
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