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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

4

Auspicious Start at Smethport Cheese Plant

Smethport opens a new cheese factory, financed by the community and local business leaders, under Fred Sanschi and brother Charles Saneehl. Swiss cheese expert Sanschi aims for top quality as farmers deliver 2600 pounds of milk Monday and 2800 pounds Tuesday, with strong profits anticipated. The plant, renovated from Nunundah Creamery, features new equipment, cooling and drying rooms, and an incubator for milk bacteria.

Smethport Community Farm Era Smethport Canopus Club Melory Fred Sanschi Chas. Saneehl United States Jatila Bette Boma First Clasa Con Dilton Fan Fang Toca

Two Cohn workers face rough ride on route to Smethport

Two L Cohn construction workers traveling with a wife and daughter endured a harrowing detour from Buffalo to Smethport to start a road contract. A light roadster and a loaded truck veered off course for hours, broke down, and required heavy towing into Smethport. The truck and car sustained damage as the crew neared exhaustion from a long day of toil.

L. Cohn Construction Company Buffalo Smethport Cohn Kasson Castauraugnes County Howra

Many Apply for Training Camp Leads to Camp Mead

Indications show Emethport will be well represented at the Citizens Military Training camp for the area. It will be held at Camp Mead from August 1 to 31. Young men ages sixteen to thirty five will receive military training along the lines of the Piatt'sburg Idea under competent instructors with all expenses paid. Dr. Robert Hamilton commander Bucktall Post American Legion in Smothport reports applications are exhausted and more are needed. Applicants must provide references or attest to moral and physical qualifications.

Emethport Citizens Ara Coron Camp Mead Piattsburg Robert Hamilton Bucktall American Legion Smoth appii_ fallon

Irish Relief Drive Exceeds Its Smethport Fund Goal

Smethport’s Irish Relief Fund drive reports a local committee led by T. F. Hungiville and Geary Shattuck raising well over $500 toward the $600 quota. Subscriptions were voluntary with no solicitation, and a list of local contributors spans many families and residents. The effort, called “The Irish Relief,” aims to aid suffering in Ireland and emphasizes charitable giving rather than politics or sectarian ends.

Smethport T. F. Hungivilla M. 8 Geary and Cheuie Shattuck Ireland J. J. Kane Sr John Gorman Mra L, Scanlon Sr Elizabeth Ward Ma McCarthy W. H. W Mungerford Poty Way Mr_and Mrs. L. EB, Scanlon, Mra. CG. A. Kranking, C. A. Kranking J. FL Hunglylle Michael Hungfville Marc Gallagher Vera Jones J. Harper J. Condren W. A. Mahoney John Connor Gertrude McCarty Mate Conley Belva Ford T. H. Wurtle W. ¢. Guncheon James‘ Morgan Christopher Morey A. J. Axberg John G. Lauhm Francis Duffey Thomas O'Connell James Hubbard Kano Jn Mr. Patterson Walter Daly F. O'Connell Mr. Kelly Misa Tula Gaynor John Cramsle Mary Bacon John Ganey James McCabe Charles Kaufman Tilen McCarty Mia John Clark Frank Fay Julia Catherine Hubbard Joln Hubbard Stele Kelly Agnes Finigan Charles McKean M. M. Griffen Michael McKerrnan Richard Griffen P. Curran Frank Hooley Mary Geary Julia Fay H. Kearney Mra. SB Holcomb Queen O'Connell Geary Ita Demeter

Spaun Heath nuptials at Methodist parsonage

On Wednesday June 1 at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage the Rev Arthur Gregson joined Almeda J. Spaun of Hazelhurst and Floyda A. Heath of Mt Jewett in marriage. The bride is a well known Hazelhurst young lady and Heath is the son of BF Heath. They plan to reside in Mt Jewett after engagements in Smethport and local business.

Boxing Program at Eldred Features Local Ring Showdown

Boxing program at Eldred is set for next Wednesday at 2 p.m. Main event duels Roy Graham of Jamestown and Joe Fisher of Rochester with Graham holding two decisions over Fran kie Scheel of Buffalo. Semi finals pair Tommie Richie of Yuftala against Cyclone Miller of Jamestown with two preliminary fights to follow.

Elired Roy Graham Jamestown Joe Fisher Rochester Graham Frankie Scheel Buffalo Tommie Richie Yuftala Cyclone Miller

Larabee Items Recap of Local Social and Visits

Mrs L a Seny from Painted Post visits with her husband working on the slate road. Mr and Mrs Wird Denns and children motored to Bolivar. Miss Nima Carpenter guests of Miss Mary Welch Eldred. Raymond Raszmann and sister Margaret of Emporium were in Buffalo. Dairymen's League meeting at Smethport drew locals. Mrs F A Moore Eldred hosted by Mrs Eros Carpenter. Various visits to Olean and Brockton era include Claude Haynes and Miss Fay Ham Un. Several households host relatives from Eldred Allegany and Bradford. May 27 birth noted at Bradford hospital for Lorenta Law son.

L. A. Seny Wird Denns Bolivar Nima Carpenter Thura Misa Mary Welch Eldred Raymond Raszmann Misg Margaret Emporium Buffalo Ina Dairymen’s League Smethport Mra F. A. Moore Eros Carpenter Erdg Carpenter Mize Ning, Lee Olean Iistora Claude Haynes Fay Ham_ Un Brocion Geo. Haynes Mn Theodore R. L. Dawley Nina Carpenter Ruth Carpenter Dunkirk B. &. Carpenter Lorenta Lawson Bradford Hospital Giulys Harry Carp Clermont Deonla Daly M. M. Carpenter

Smethport High School Commencement Honors Dedication

The Smethport class staged a village play with Jimmie Caventish and Tad Chesaldine impersonating relatives, culminating in a Thanksgiving win for Miley Chan ning. Diplomas were awarded by E. A. Studholme as Dr. Jesse H. White delivered an inspiring address on health, education, and character.

Mise Jane Cavendish Wall Strut Tad Chesaldes Indy Tad Lidy Major Kipepmer Jane Jimmy Miley Jim” Chaning Dixie Jimmie Caventish Williaim Gallup Tad Chesaldine Halsey Ailigon Robert Johnson Billy van Dorn Royd McCarthy Dr Twitks sLawrence Hayen Dim' Channing Madeline McCarthy Marierie Haviland Frances Taylor Ma Bogeeby Marrtret Workley Jane Cavendish Marion Apple Cleopatra Popp Anma Johnson Molly Sitiles Gladyp Nourse Miss Twiggs Edna Olson FD. Gallup Wiliam Lyceum honoretu_ dente Maury Mather Harriett Herzog Gladys Nourse Margaret Workley Smethport Winda Princpal Stanley Bright Jesse H. White University of Pittsburgh Oll White Ruth E. A. Studholme Board of Education Glee Club Honey Town Arthur Gregson Ruth Narine Abbey John, Halsey Allion Marion Sarah Apple Leonard James Curran George Paul Fitch William Dennison Gallup Enor Lawrence Haven Harriett Lena Herzog Joseph Raymond Hull Kathryn Maria Hungerford Alma Linnea Johnson Robert Emil Johnson Kathryn Aletha Joneam Paul Karlen Allene Theresa McCarthy Edward Poyd Metarthy Agnea Madeline McCarthy Mary Elizebeth Mather Bar Leroy Metzgar Mary Catherine Miler Walter Monheimer Gladys Marie Nourse Tnd Edna Elizabeth Olsen Kathryn Idelke Sele Saran Watelle Spadafore Frances Ethel Taylor Anida Isabel van Orman Marguerite Wick Margaret Isabel Workley

Smethport Falls After Big Loss to Franklinville At Fair Grounds

Smethport lost decisively to Franklinville 18 to 2 at the fair grounds. Smethport pitchers were battered as Earl Thompson made a spectacular catch and Farmer Riggs collected six hits for Franklinville. Louie Hull impressed by playing four positions, while Nagle and Clark toiled for Smethport before a crowd and are set for next week's west game with Sam Cunningham's Oil Country Stars.

Smeth_port Franklinvills Smethport Nagle Clark R. Hull L. Hull Hrank Pville Louie Hull Wags Nagher Franklinville Earl Thompson Ron Tull Farmer’ Riggs Franklnville Smethport Bozoron

Crosby Cullings News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel

Mrs Albert Tyler and her children visited Rixford kin this Sunday. Mrs Charles Fond and daughter Helen spent Decoration Day in Colegrove. Bernice Wilcox visited her home. Bert Bacon called on W G C Hulett. Mr and Mrs W C Cleveland traveled to Mt Jewett for the Alumni and returned with Mr and Mrs Stephen Hays from Warren. Herman Kreuger Grace Winslow Gretchen and Gust Johnson went to Smellport Friday. Merle Wilcox Bill Hendrick son Velma Wilcox Raya Mash drove to Smethport Wednesday night. Decoration Day program at Colegrove praised as very good. Lewellyn Freer family and others autoed to Farmers Valley. Merle Wilcox and Verne Marah drove to Port Allegany. Bury IHN of Niagara Falls visited Crosby last week.

W. C. Cleveland Mt. Jewett Stephen Hays Warren Herman Kreuger Mias Grace Gretchen Winslow Gust Johnson Autord Smellport Colegrove

Derkis Trial Nears End Amid Bradford Shooting Case

A Bradford court nears verdict in the Derkis case after neighbor Gilmore saw Reed at a window before Reed allegedly shot Derkis in self defense. Three shots were fired. two struck Reed in the back, killing him at Bradford Hospital. Commonwealth witnesses claim Reed was unarmed and advanced toward Derkis’s wife. the pistol Reed allegedly carried was not found.

Gilmore Reed Derkis Bothsbutg Bradford Commonwealth Burke William Fenton John Grant Warren Alonzo Holtey Harold Schuler

Baptist Church Plans Prayer Meeting and Sermons

A Baptist church announces a prayer meeting this Thursday at 7:00 PM. Next Sunday morning at 10:40 and evening at 7:30 PM feature sermons titled Die armament and Faith and Knowledge. The Young People’s Circle hosts a hot dog roast next Friday evening weather permitting on the church hill.

Baptist Church Rayer

Methodist Church Service Times and Events Notice

Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Oy Jekylh and Mr Hyde Junior League at 8 00 evening service at 4 30 Prayer meeting not held Wednesday evening You are always welcome at the Church with a Spire.

Jekylh Mr. Hyde Chook

House for Rent on Center Street in Smethport

Desirable seven room house with bath available for a medium sized family. Located at Center Street. Inquire Lena Herzog at 7 Center St Smethport Pa.

Center Street Lena Herzog Center St Smethport

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Spaun—Heath Larabee Arthur Grogeon Girls’ Glee Club Butler Fair Grounds Butler Independents Tommie Clark Ttia West Sam Cunningham Benaie Fileshifter Rifgway Rixford Cunningham Bahan Geverally Crosby Cullings Albert Tyler Myranda Swartwood Charles Fond Helen Decoration Day Bernice Wilcox Bert Bacon W. GC. Hulett Merle Wilcox Bill Hendrickson Velma Wilcox Erraya Mash Verne Marah Port Allegany Mr. Bury Ihn Niagara Falls Crosby Ridgway Tidelli Swift and Carreg Ipany Nolle Ray Woodara Commonywerith Ve Fred Brun Ton Houlen Harry Case Milton Case George P. Berth Lloyd Brown the Methodist Episcopal Church Chas. W. Masser Smethport, Pa the Fry Company Peerless
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