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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

6

Child escapes death as car fails into brook

A five year old girl in Bradford narrowly escaped drowning when a car in which she rode rolled into Bennett Brook and overturned. Rescuers freed her after several minutes beneath the vehicle, finding her uninjured. Edward Dewey drove the car. the child stayed still as workers raised the car, avoiding injury. Local witnesses praised her calmness.

Bradford John Iver Broul Street Bennett Brook Edward Dewey

Memorial marks moment in Edward Benson postmaster honor

Edward Benson, postmaster of Mr. Jewett, greeted townsmen with Edward Benson hosting William Jennings Bryan. Bryan, who earns 375 for an address, agreed to travel 21 miles from Ludlow to Mr. Jewett and speak for forty minutes, reflecting mutual admiration.

Edward Benson Jewett William Jennings Bryan Henson Bryan Ludlow Tewett

Mind reader tale spins long journey and jail rumor

A fragmentary report cites Mrs Mary Boon gid posing as a fortuneteller in a county jail in Dutchess and claiming a plot to blackmail Judge Keating. She predicts danger to a judge's daughter and a family member faces a long departure, with dialogue implying a fortune telling reading.

Mary Boon ‘Gid Duth George Mecca

Aged Kane Man Passes at 94 Amid Health Report

Republican Richard T. Starsmeare of Kane notes the aged Kane man has reached his 94th birthday and remains active and in good health. The item also lists various agricultural and fertilizer prices and stock remarks.

Kane Richard T. Starsmeare Nisl Potato & Garden

Red Men in Bradford Gather for Four Day State Council

The Improved Order of Red Men will convene in Bradford next Monday for a four day meeting. The event is expected to attract many visitors from across the state. A splendid program has been arranged to entertain the crowd.

State Council Ted Men Bradford Braford Ararngeil

Hazelhurst Happenings in Class of 1921 Play and Parties

Hazelhurst notes report a high school play Aunt Matilda's Birthday Party with cast members Anna Sickliar Ballie Reed Margarite Dodds Mildred Fox Julie Dickinson Dorothy McCarthy Marie Collins Nellie Hanowlea and Sadie Zawacki followed by Not a Man In the House cast Fiveytn Byers Doris Lory Mary Edgar Celina Carrow and Gertrude Crandall. Graduation events include remarks by Miss Gladys Studley and Willard Fields with Willard speaking on the Last Will and Testament. Several alumni and faculty travels and homecomings are listed along with a commencement at the M E Church and a royal banquet for the class of 1921.

Atre Matilda Coat Anna Sickllar Ballie Reed Margarite Dodds Mildred Fox Juiia ‘Dickinson Dorothy McCrathy Marie Collins Nellie Hlanowlea Sadie Zawacki Fiveytn Byers Doris Lory Mary Edgar Celina Carrow Emot Napnelton Howard Haffner Willard Ately Miss Stoiley Willard Fields Emet Nuapelou Frances Dilek Jingon Miss Genevieve Uertunie Griffy Cleveland Vislt Frank Short Sr Mtdowett Tar Mary McCready Cler_mont list Jack Griffy Jack Reading Jr Michael Archie Wilds Charles Richards Niagara Falls Buffalo J. C. Hughes Norma, Sickliar Annie Sickliar Mt. Jewett Elizabeth Greely A. Dovely Mary Alexandrix Olean Chas Crossiart Mabel Rassler Ruby Crossinot Kane William Jennings Bryan Lamboint Emet Napelton Tralian Hazelhurst HS Chicago Ava Vern Byers Samuel Edgar

Scott Perry Jumps to Franklin Again in Semi Pro Baseball

Scott Perry, pitcher for the Philadelphia American League club, announced he will reside in Franklin after joining the Franklin semi professional team. Perry, who left organized baseball two years ago, was accompanied by his wife and two children and cited his intention to settle there. He previously returned to One Athletics in 1920 after Connie Mack persuaded him to resume with the Athletics. Meanwhile, a deer sighting near Portville drew crowds as a buck, pursuing pedestrians and attempting to leap a fence, later found dead from injuries. In Bradford, Mrs. John Bird fell from a second story window at No 38 School Street and was hospitalized in serious condition with no immediate confirmation of broken bones.

Scott Perry Franklin Philadelphia American League Baseball Perry Connie Mack Athletics Bradford John Bird School Theseaf de Hay

Sealed bids sought for Eldred Route No 210 paving project

Sealed proposals will be received at the Star Capitol at 10 a m June 22 1921 for the construction of 5341 near feet of surface course on a concrete foundation or one course reinforced concrete pavement 18 feet wide in Eldred borough on Route No 210. The road is closed and wax and water lines fixed to conform with state requirements and sewer work laid Eldred Eagle.

Star Capitol N. m Possibe Eldred Borough Eldred Eagle

Revolutionary Soldier Buried in Lamphier Cemetery

Memorial Day address by G. Te Mayo lauds Benj. Lamphier a Revolutionary War veteran buried in Lamphier cemetery. Lamphier died March 24 1848 at 87, laid to rest near W. DBD Lamphter residence orchard, a plain marble headstone marks him with line about his service.

G. Te Mayo Eldred Benj. Lamphier Lamphier Benjman Lamphier W. Dbd. Lamphter Pris Pis

McCoy Physician Featured in Odd Fellows Tick Listing

A fragmented notice from Smathparl, Pa lists H. L. McCoy, a physician associated with Odd Fellows circles. The readable portion references a local address intersection Matin and Lye streets and hints at a community notice or directory entry.

H. L. McCoy Odd Fellows Smathparl

Doan's Kidney Pills Demonstrated By Smethport Resident

A Smethport resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of kidney trouble after three months in bed and multiple medicines. Raymer of Smethport and others endorse the remedy, sold 60 cents at dealers, with a Buffalo distributor cited.

Smethport Down's N. D Old Man World of Doan Dean Mr. Raymer Poater Milburn Co Mitra Buffalo

License Revoked for Former Norwich Doctor

Among three physicians to have licenses revoked by the State Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure for violation of the drugs act is Dr. Frank L. Seely of Jersey Shore. Dr Seely formerly practiced in Norwich.

Norwich State Bureau of Medical Education Frank L. Seely Jersey Shore Seely

Kane Town Learns of New Plane Flight Effort

A Kane group purchased a large Candin Curtis airliner for commercial use. Pilot Jay Evang, a local aviator, will operate the aircraft. Early in the week Evang and companion Chick McDade flew the plane from New York to Anne, with St wan ensemble aboard.

New York Kane Kane Tren Jay Evang Evane Companion Chick McDade St Wan Anne

Keenan Attorney Adverts Lew OmMes Smethport Pa

B L Keenan attorney and counsellor at law advertises adjoining residence on Main street Smethport Pennsylvania promising prompt attention to all business.

B. L. Keenan Lew Smethport

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