Smethport High School Commencement Exercises Tonight
Commencement exercises close Smethport High School week with a Lyceum program at 9:16 PM including invocation, essays, and prize presentations. Senior class presents a play to benefit class camping and athletic funds. large audience attends at St. Luke's Church and Lyceum.
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Smethport Mwigh
Lyceum
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
W. B Wan Dyke
Élrly
Mies Wearless & Co
Htule Diay
D AgRi
American Legion
Buck
A. B. McCormick
Presbyterian Church
Binghagton
Hilding Bens
Qlat
EB. A. Studholme
Board of
Eduction
Arthur Gregson
Clana
Oscar Anderson
Anne Andrews
Edith Andrews
Hiding Beugs
Victor Bouton
Thelma Crawford
Cgverald Denning
Anna Gillen
Bernadine Gillen
Leota Hovis
Albert Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Amelia Melen
William Metzger
Ethel Moore
Afargery Owens
Vera Patterson
Helen Pierce
Elverida Richardson
Moregee Schoonmaker
Max Smith
Neva Sulton
Accident at Keystone Wood Products injures workers
Steve Faworiski and Frank Dailo, laborers at Keystone Wood Products, escaped death when a trestle collapsed while dumping chemical refuse. They fell about 24 feet, were extricated, and rushed to Higgin's Memorial Hospital. Both suffered bruises and shock. condition improved to comfortable after treatment.
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Keystone
Steve Faworiski
Frank Dailo
Keystone Wood Products
Sasse Undertaking Establishment
Smerhpert
Wright House Dining Room to Close Temporarily Next Week
The Wright House dining room will close next Saturday for a temporary period while Mrs. Hull takes a well earned vacation. The hostelry will remain open for rooms and will reopen the dining room on or about September 4.
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Wright House
Jas Baturdar
Hull
Fish stream dynamited late game leads to arrest in Potter County
A man named Warren Gay Ben son was arrested in Potter County on charges related to quartiting a fen atream. He faced a preliminary hearing as investigators pursue a fuller probe into the incident and its aftermath.
Mrs Dora Morrison Injured In Kitchen Cabinet Mishap
Dora Morrison of King Street was badly hurt last evening around 7 PM when a cupboard toppled in her kitchen. She suffered a badly battered hip and wrist. Dr. W A Ostrander attended to her injuries.
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Dora Morrison
King Street
Morrison
W. A. Ostrander
Bradford Hospital Entry By Expressman Walpenny
Orville Walpenny, now expressman, went to Bradford this morning where he will enter the hospital for an operation. Aletta hearcher writes about the entry and upcoming procedure in the city.
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Bradford Hospital
Orville Walpenny
Bradford
Phar City
East Smethport Seeks Electric Service Expansion
Borough council notes a committee study on extending the Loroush electric line to East Smethport amid growing demand. A public nuisance complaint about livestock near pedestrians prompts painting of stalls green. Salary and expense totals for the month are listed, with electrical superintendent and utility costs noted.
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East Smethport
Vouneils mm KC. Bolwell
Merrison
St. Marys
Blecgin
Norman
Loroush
Nelekhora Nonce
John J. Hallstrom
Malary
Me O'Briet
Fkoy
Hy Morrison
Leo Herzog
Roh. Brewer
Seth Norman
Lon Freer
HLWV
C. Ab
Hallstrom
Keyone Flower Company
Shamrock Waves Triumph Over Shamrocks In Brad Bradford
A hastily assembled Shamrock Waves team in Smethport wore local uniforms and traveled to Bradford Sunday to face the Shamrocks. The game ended with Shamrocks dominating the locals 16 to 3 in a premature opener marked by disarray and poor execution.
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Shamrock Waves
Smethport
Bradford
Shamrocks
Locs
Favs
May Run Line to Eldred Promises Quick Construction
H. C. Thuerk of Ridgway Keystone Power Corporation manager F. Lawrence Kane division visited the Allegany Bridge supper in Eldred. Lawrence surveyed business prospects, a report spurred further company presence, Thuerk evaluated refiners at Farmers Valley, planning right of way acquisitions to extend the line to Eldred and Smethport with rapid construction anticipated.
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H.C. Thuerk
Ridgway
Keystone Power Corporation
F. ©. Lawrence
Kane Division
Allegany Bridge
Eldred Egele
Lawrence
Vhaerk
Thierk
Joel Refiinery
Farmers Valley
Mr. Stroud
Upad
Refinery
Thuerk
Hldred
Hisinnee
Smethport
Death Summons Former Smethport Resident Mrs Williamson
Mrs Jeanette Chidwick Williamson died after a long illness on Wednesday May 20 in Cumiateo N. ., age ? veach was a long-time resident and notable local figure. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Albert Jeffers and Mrs Travia and a son JBery Chadwick. Funeral services were held at the Travis home and interment followed in Canister.
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Smethport
Jeanette Chidwick Williamson
TR Veach
Avid Travis
Cumiateo
Williamson
Sanethnors
Sinethyart
Albert Jeffers
Travia
Canision
Jbery Chadwick
Traryis
Enrollment of voters in Smethport Borough
Mrs Wane Burdick informs the Democrat listing there are 366 persons eligible to vote in Smethport this year. The number includes voters not affiliated with any political party.
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Smethport
Bormush
Wane Burdick
Demongrat Uist
Keating Township Purchases New Tractor For Roads
Supervisors approved spending two thousand dollars from road funds to buy a modern tractor for use in road maintenance. The purchase aims to improve ongoing public works and support weekly maintenance tasks in the township.
Senators Pepper and Reed to Visit Smethport Tomorrow
United States Senators George W. Pepper and David A. Reed of Pennsylvania plan a mid day visit to Smethport tomorrow. A reception at Grind Central at 1:00 PM precedes a luncheon at Grand Central Hotel with a get acquainted automobile tour through McKean County.
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United States
George W. Pepper
Davi A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Loreal
Grind Central
Smethport
Yielnity
Beaty
Grand Central
Cambridge Springs
Scotti Kane
Belig
Senaders
Hecd and
Pepper
Bradford
Democrat
Pepper and
Reed
Coudersport
Port
Kushequa Route to Test New Motor Passenger Car
Kushequa railroad owner K Kane plans to trial a new motor passenger car on Ubnt road routes. If successful on the heavy Ili grade between Smethport and en, it will be purchased and used for passenger mail and express service, cutting train operating costs and reducing forest-fire risk. Previous trial on the local road showed issues with wear and speed. the new design reportedly offers better cooling and power for mountain runs.
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Kushequa
K. Kane
Ubnt Road
Smethport
Nandie Mhessenger
Kuchequa
Bucktail Post to Bradford for American Legion County Meet
Bradford veterans attended a Bucktail Post meeting and extended an invitation to the County Convention of the American Legion to be held in Bradford this summer. The Local Post voted to accept, with plans likely including a band and a parade. the Bradford delegation will be represented at the gathering.
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Bucktail
Bradford
Buretail
American Legion
Lorat
Broadford
Lieutenant McAlpine Preserves Harding Vessel Visit
A fragmentary report notes Lieutenant McAlpine visiting relatives early in the week then preparing to leave for Norfolk. Mentions Bres dene Vaching and Alaekan dean, with scattered references to San Francisco and Sundey events. Local chatter also hints at June weddings and a busy wedding invitation season.
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McAlpine
Harding
Tdenténane
Tohn Vo McAlpin
Dntpe
Norfolk
Henderson
Ila
Bresdene
Pritoching
Dan Cant
Lave Arrow Foundry
Degancrat
Churatfice
Remains of Frank Sartwell Brought Home
The body of Frank Sartwell of Smethport, death in Rio May 16, was brought to Smethport on May 5 by train. Borough council and Mage delegation, with pallbearers, escorted the casket to Rose Hill cemetery after services at St Luke's Episcopal Church. Surviving Myra and Mitreh Sartwell, widow and daughter, reside in Smethport. extended family noted in the obituary.
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Frank Sartwell
Sartwell
Het Aanethport
Koronah Vanngll
Rio
Wie Mareh
Burgess
Burgess 0. M. Brasted
Mage
Smethwort Wire Department
Cortige
Rose HM Cemetery
Hoy
W. B. van Dyke
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Sartanell
Econeh
Mr. Sartsell
Wi. March
Eric
March
Aer
Myra
Mitreh
Sartwell Vanily
Smethport
Recov
Transportation of Rural Pupils Funding Bill Signed
Governor Pineve signed the bill endorsed by Representative Willams to reimburse districts for transport costs of rural pupils. The transfer must be state education council approved before funding. reasons must be provable to justify the shift. Miss Richards to Speak at Methodist Church on Sunday July 19 at 10:30 AM.
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Pineve
Willams
Moga
Ransfer
Miss Richards
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gertrude Richards
Todia
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
India
Chureh
Forest fires rage in Smethport area weekend
Big forest fires kept Inca authorities busy over the weekend. The worst blaze near the stone quarry behind Campbellarm east of town spread Friday night, enveloping Smethport in smoke as local men, Boy Scouts and students battled the flames. A Saturday effort drafted dozens more, with Game Protector Hogarth coordinating. After hours of effort the fires were brought under control. Earlier Thursday night another fire in the Smethport area burned on farms in Giffard Hollow, extinguished after substantial effort. A heavy haze lingered over Smethport Friday and Saturday as about five hundred acres burned, with work by J. Macker, Norman, Hamill Estate, Campbell Estate and Lidinyd Tawney noted.
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Stone
Campbellarm
Smethport
Hogarth
Shite Windlige Corporation
Alfred Inknsen
Smemipore
Giffard Hollow
J. Macker
Norman
Hamil
Lidinyd Tawney
Arosa
Tesnth
Ret Potruegi
Venson
McKean
Pupils and Parents Enjoy Delightful School Picnic
Children, teachers, and parents gathered for a Saturday picnic at the grade school fair. The afternoon featured races and stalls, with a spread of picnic treats and music to accompany the activities.
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Ered
Paris
Fair Als’w lays plans for big meet
An enthusiastic meeting of McKean County Farmers Association leaders met at Secretary Hiev’s office to plan the annual exhibition in Smethport September 11 32 19 14. They approved higher exhibit premiums, secured contracts for a new midway, and discussed grounds improvements. Officers and committees were named, with plans to publish the largest fair catalogue yet and to declare Old Home Day a feature of the year’s event.
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Lle
Secremry Hiev
Smethsport
Great Corey Carnival Co
WW. Hilton
New York
F. I. Holmes
H. Rice
Ralph Verdon
Smethport
John C. Locker
Duke Center
Fos
K. T. Hilton
S. H. Elder
F. L. Holmes
H. J. Rica
T. F. Hunglville
Superhl G. Potter
W. Workley
Albert Andweon
T. F. Hunsmville
McKean County Starmers
Smethnore
Democrat
EF. W. Jones
Worth Smith
The
Fair Association
Carrige
Af. R. Hilton
Clarence Tubbs
Crouse
TE. R. Hilton
Cranse
W. Janes
Crossman
Sen
Carviedd
EL WL
JT Carlen
Morethy
BR. Tilton
Kushequa Dry Schedule Disrupts Saturday Train Run
Kushequa crew adjusts to a dry schedule with enhanced routines and delayed trains. The Weston line continues operations but holds at Kushean heights, with a morning departure and a 9 a.m. arrival noted in town. Officials warn of heightened wildfire danger and potential service pauses during the transition period.
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Kushean Hights
Racks
Caersing
Kaehegna
Kerr-Smith Henrs Tr. Smith Marriage in Crnshy Parish
Fragmentary notice reports a marriage uniting Kerr-Smith Henrs Tr. Smith of Crnshy and Mate Tit M. Key of Hayers Pa, with Rev Ariur Civegeen officiating at the ceremony March 4. Details are incomplete.
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Kerr-Smith Henrs Tr. Smith
Crnshy
Mate Tit M. Key
Hayers
MB. Parvies
Maras
Ariur Civegeen
Moonshine raid at Port Allegany and Smethport meat market
Local officers raided an illicit liquor operation in Port Allegany and Smethport last night. Officers seized moonshine jugs and bottles at the Cabisca Room and Lewis Lamps meat market, charging Cadlace and Lam a with liquor offenses. Cadlace bound over to court in 12609 bail. Lam a held on $2500 bail. Calisco due for trial after completing a six month term.
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Port Allegany
Howelling
Port Altuguny
Para Wismo
Srethport
Oles
Collins
Orbisco
Regina
Lewis Lamp
Alison
Novick
Broadhead
Cornwell
Saunderson
State
Pollea
Cabiaca Pon
Pealle
Cabisca
Lamp Gome
Hts
Cadlace
Smethport
Aillzon
Magietrate Colegrove
Calisco
New Bee Law Marks 40th Year In Pennsylvania Beekeeping
A historical note outlines a 1921 Pennsylvania law authorizing beekeeping and hive movement rules, stressing compulsory relocation of hives to modern frames and stone-closed beekeeping practices. The text reflects early 20th century beekeeping regulations and their enforcement dates.
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Bex
Pennsylvania
Murder Trial Sparks Bradford Court Week
The June term of criminal court in Smethport began with the murder trial of Tony and Fred Bruss, charged in the Toe Murphy killing on Bradford streets. Witness tension rose as Mayo and police guarded the Mayses family. Judge Bouton presided and Friedman received a year and a half plus a $1500 fine. a separate drunken driving sentence for William Danko was six months and $109 in county jail costs.
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Criminal Court
Yarra
Court House
Smethwort
Bouton
Commonwealth
Tony
Fred Brussare
Toe Murphy
Bradford
Phares
Heriford
State Mounted Police
Friedman
Marsin Friedman
Bradford Io
Council For the Defense
Mejock
Benton
Fretaman
Nytar
McKean
Hastile
Joseph
William F. Danko
Bunke
Mid-Summer Kats Colorful Display at Keidiy Saturday
A full palette of colors marks WIUTR Milinery as the Mid-Summer Kats prepare for a featured event this Saturday at Shri Keidiy. Local audience anticipated to enjoy vibrant fashion and competition.
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Shri Keidiy
Wiutr
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Zere
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Pele
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