Mrs Becker Struck By Auto On East Main Street
A distressing accident on East Main street at about 6:30 PM Friday left Mrs. Mig Becker with severe injuries after a Dodge touring car driven by W S Palmer struck her. Mrs Becker, who had just returned from a ride, was attempting to shield her young daughter when hit. Doctors W A Ostrander and Albert Hamilton treated her. knee and wrist injuries were noted, with concern for possible complications. The Becker family recently moved from Shinglehouse to Smethport. The incident troubled the community as neighbors aided the family and the patient began improving slowly. Smethport Band opened its season with a first concert at the Court House band stand, planning regular open-air performances this month.
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East Main Street
Mig. von Becker
Becker
Smethport
Atr
Booker Baying
Hecker
Democrat
Injury to Dr Livermore Impacts Local Practice
Dr A R Livermore suffered a broken bone in his right hand after a fall near the fire last Thursday night. Dr W A Ostrander tended to him, and despite the injury Livermore plans to continue his office practice and aims to set a record in unannounced dentistry.
Moonshine seizure at Exsi Street bridge
District Attorney E G Potter and County Detective Jack Allison witnessed the destruction of a large alcohol stash at Exsi Street bridge. The event, described as an alcoholic catastrophe, involved a two gallon jug and twenty one bottles of moonshine. Witnesses included Rev Arthur Gregson and a Democrat electoral observer. Fines and imprisonment followed twenty convictions for violation of liquor laws. The seized contents reportedly contained enough poison to kill two drove of mammals, with some samples surviving pre Prohibition analysis. Fishes downstream were seen attempting to climb the stream banks after the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exsi Street
E.G. Potter
Jack Allison
Arthur Gregson
Eeribery
Tne Hquia
McKean
Reach
Mqnor
Skullor
Smethport Receives Major Electrical Equipment Shipment
Smethport’s new electric system gains a boost as large transformers and related equipment arrive. The arrival enables initial setup and testing, signaling progress toward the modernization project for the town’s power infrastructure.
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Smethport
Stem
Sells Store Building and Postmaster Retirements in Smethport
The sale of the store and residence opposite East Smethport’s Throat station to G. K by Douglas follows Mr King’s retirement after thirty years as postmaster. King’s long service ends May 1st as he hands over duties to new postmaster and enjoys a well earned rest. The Smethport Juvenile Band gave its first public appearance, impressing with precision and balance despite being newly formed, under the guidance of instructor Wick and manager John Hull who fostered the group.
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Slawett Wychteh
Douglags
G. K
East Smergert
Douglas
King
East Smethport
Smethport
Court House Siare
Wright House
Main Street
Remarkablehwick
John Hull
Fire destroys Meyer farm barn and junk-filled outbuildings
Fire swept through Meyer’s farm early Friday, destroying a barn and a large junk-filled structure. Neighbors alerted the fire at about 2:30, hydrants throttled by a plugged water plug, delaying water reach for about thirty minutes. The blaze spared surrounding property due to favorable wind, with insurance listed at 1500 for the barn and 790 for a Ford truck.
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Main
Fulien
Milady
Meyer
Bottle Factory Sures Re-Operative Glass Plant
Developments this week confirm the re-operative glass factory in Bmethport. Cooper-Teau mon led Co. Grand Cintet.adv
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Bmethport
Cooper-Teaumon Led Co
Grand Cintet
Terrifying truck ride ends with uninjured drivers
Frank Cohen Construction Co employees recount a near fatal Smethport to Bradford crash on a nine percent grade. A Bessemer truck, driven by an unfamiliar operator, lost control on a hill, narrowly avoided a collision with a touring car, ripped a fence, toppled seven posts, and rolled over before landing upright. Both men were thrown clear and escaped unharmed.
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Frank Cohen Construction Co
Smethport
Kasson
Jor
Rew
Surday
Froi Smethport
Bradford
Drifel
Isis
Memorial Day Observance in Smethport Draws Crowd
May Day ceremonies in Smethport featured a parade from Court House to Rose Hill cemetery led by the Smethport Band under Major W A Oetrunder. Veterans, students, and post members attended as Rev W B Van Dyke gave the invocation and Comrade G W King presided over the G A R rites.
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Smethport
Court House
W. A. Oetrunder
Main Street
Chopin
Smedport Band
Colors Aid Guard
American Legion
Main Shent
Nelson
Nelson Treet Bridge
Marvin Creek
William Nelle
Bush
Rose Hill Cemetery
W. B. van Dyke
St. Larke's
Episcopal
McKean Post
Pennsylvania
E.R. Maryo
Buffalo
G. B. Mayo
Geo. W. King
H. M. Choate
H. L. Burlingame
Mution
G. W. King
H. UL. Burlingame
CG. Cunningham
Earl Thamm
A. W .Calegreve
OG. T. Chase
Fred
H. L. McCoy
Stanley Brighe
Local High School Commencement Week Events
Commencement observances for the Class of 1922 are set for Friday and Saturday nights at 7 20 and 8 35 in the Lyceum. The program includes valedictorian Howard Strong and Charlotte Spanoxle with Kenton Abbey, a student body, and an honor group of seniors. The events feature musical selections, essays by senior girls, and diploma presentations by the American Legion Post with the 1922 medal honoring a Grammar Grade student for character and achievement.
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Lyceum
H Mink
M. E
Beccalaureata
Pr Iting
Stanley Dright
B. Denton
Win
Brownell
Howard Strong
Charlotte Spanoxle
Kenton Auneai
W. E. Var Drie
Busay
Howard E. Strong
Esser
Charlotte MN
Spanozie
O'Hare _Leypach
Lee
Kenton C. Abbey
Bessy
Iva J. Millirer
Ideuranes
McRowethy
Nouble
American Legion Post Androns Tir
Lewis W. Sherwin
N. A. Buaholme
Board of Schools Directors
America
W. E. van Dyke
Stanley Bright
Isconera Lemmier
Bernard Garick, Jr
Eipient
American Legion
Mrs. Caroline Pattison Dead in Nazelhurt Home
Mrs. Caroline Pattison died at her Nazelhurt home Wednesday morning at 10 o clock after months of illness. Survived by four children Mrs. M B Terry Eben Pattison of this place Mrs Ry Rys and Ed Pattison of Hazelhurst and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Pattison had lived in the community most of her life and was highly regarded by many friends. Her son TH Pattison, a driller, returned from Burma to be with his mother before her death, arriving in Smethport three weeks ago.
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Caroline Fattison
Caroline Tateigan
Nazelhurat
Terry Fail Eben Pattivonr
Ry Rys
Ed Patiteon
Hazelburet
Rosa H1
Pattison
Terson
Burma
Ims Moter
Kay Smethport
Miss Hamilton Stars In Penn State Commencement Play
Miss Hamilton, daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Hamilton of Bloomfield, leads the cast in Pomandar Walk at the Pennsylvania Site College Commencement Week production. The show, a popular Far Enghigh comedy, features students Hartaburg Macuntack and Arthur Henlineh of Monntown in supporting roles.
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Miss Hamilton
Pennsylvania Site College
Penn State
Swan
Arn Rath
Doula Ft Macuntack
Hartaburg
Arthur E. Henlineh
Mra
Robert Tlamilion
Qmoeth Horty
Smethport and Bradford Win H Track Meet
Smethport high school athletes defeated Kurt Allegany Ludiew and Mineelhure for the Class B track and field championship at the Fair Grounds. Hazelhurst and Jindlow provided strong opposition as Port Allegany dominated most events. Relays and field events yielded wins for Smethport with a strong overall score, while Dr. A T Livermore was honored for his coaching contributions and later a dual meet with Coudersport looms at the Fair Grounds.
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Smethport High School
Kurt Allegany
Ludiew
Mineelhure
Mexican County
Fair Grounds
Shane
Tims
Eth
Ford
Miller
Lancom
Flynn
Hereford
Ron
Anderson
Kohn
Fortner
Metzgar
Syrligo
Denning
Bucktail May Carnival Draws Large Crowds at Lyceum
The Second Annual May Carnival at Guckenil Post American Legion Lyceum drew capacity crowds over Thursday and Friday. Funds expected near $500. Event featured booths, Japanese garden, dancing by Sorrentino's orchestra, and vaudeville acts.
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Guckenil Post
American Legion
Lyceum
Thuradey
Sudstorium
Tite
Buckall Post
7. W
Man‘isle
Sorrentino
Bradford
Smeathpont
Mra
H.C. Wells
Olla
Ming Rit Walker
M. Pomeroy
Gabe
Mlez Min Hel Hemlin
Cutie
Bears raid sheep on McCarthy farm in Ish Hollow region
Report from Ish Hollow near J. S McCarthy's farm describes Monday night bear raid killing four sheep. Nearby accounts suggest increased bear chases as the season progresses, with farmers seeking state protection similar to Potter County where hunting limits were raised and animals moved to other parts of the state.
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J. S McCarthy
Ish Hollow
Ste Bame Commission
Potter County
Othen Parta
Retiring Assistant Principal Honored at Smethpore High
Wittens A Brownell retiring from Smethpore High School was honored by faculty and students on Monday. He will resign at the end of the term to enter business. Students presented him with an Eversharp pencil and fountain pen as a token of remembrance from his associates in administration.
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Wittens A. Brownell
Smethpore
Brownell
Worker Sustains Broken Shoulder in Fall at East Smethport
John Cunningham, an employee of Warwick Chemical at East Smethport, fell from the top of a cay he supervised last Friday evening, breaking his right shoulder. He was taken home and Dr. Robert Hamilton set the fracture. The injury will disable him for some time.
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John Cunningham
Warwich Chemical Company
East Smethport
Cunningham
Meee TM Avenue
Robert Hamilton
Sighting of first elk in years near East Smethport
On a farm near East Smethport George King watched a large antlered elk, which leaped a high fence and disappeared into the woods. Local observers note elk sightings are rare in the area and may indicate propagation after several decades.
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Clayt Crawford
Hugh Kearney
George King
East Smethport
Ethac
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