Stolen Chevrolet coupe found abandoned in Kentucky
Norman Schroth of Mecharde wront owned the Chevrolet coupe stolen from his family residence garage on April 22. It was found abandoned at Springdale, Kentucky, after thieves drove it to Jansii Pa and used altered Franklin license plates. The car bore Franklin plates when found in Kentucky, and the wrecked state included a damaged body and missing parts. Police traced plate numbers to Franklin and Pennsylvania authorities, with detectives reporting extensive damage and removal of key components.
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Norman Schroth
Mecharde Wront
Springdale
Kentucky
Aport
Sprinsdale
Douttfi
Michel O'Brien
Fauvklin
Jansii
Sraves
Franklin
Penraylyank
Department of Highways
Tack Altison
Local Ice Dealers Deny Report They Will Quit
Frieson and Johnson deny rumors they will abandon ice delivery business. The Democrat reports there is no truth, and they plan to stay in operation as long as the business remains viable. Despite widespread refrigerators, many families still rely on local ice deliveries.
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LOGAL
Frieson & Johnson
Ita Deere
Ericson and Johnson
Farm near Smethport to become fine McKean county estate
B L Petty of the McKean County Refining company at Farmers Valley plans converting EB Pattinen's farm on the Kishwhaiwren road near Smethport into one of the finest country estates in McKean county. The project includes extensive alterations to the farmhouse a leading pioneer structure, with the Petty family expected to occupy it permanently after completion.
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B. L Petty
McKean
Local Lawyer Misidentifies Key Triggers Car Crash
A local lawyer, C. W. Shitiick, struck a headwall after misreading a car key as the ignition key while descending a driveway beside Jewett Inn. The vehicle could not be stopped in time and sustained major damage to the right side. no further details on injuries were provided.
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C. W. Shitiick
Shattuck
Jewett
Democrats Meet at Hetet Holley Teadford Saturday
A Democratic meeting is slated for Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Teadford to discuss county affairs and verify newcomers, with plans to raise funds for trees and related civic effortsamid foggy town notes.
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Goiaiy Chalyman Ter
Jhunsiville
Joao Oealk
Hetet Holley
Teadford
Band Concert Postponed One Week After Commencement
The first summer band concert drew a large crowd with vocal solos by Jock Morrison and clarinet by Emil Ferry. Because of high school commencement exercises tonight, the band concert is postponed to Thursday of next week.
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Jock Morrison
Emil Ferry
Pole Collapse Injures E. Bailey in Smethport Area
In Smethport area a rotted telephone pole toppled while E Bailey was on it to speak with wire connections. The pole fell away from him, dumping him about 20 feet to the ground. He suffered a crushed foot and broken hands, with painful bruises and shock. Dr. Robert Hamilton attended him. Bailey is recovering but will be unable to use the injured foot for some time.
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Thitley
Betula
Amihy
Farley
Atere Bute
Alf Bailey
Bailey
Robert Hamilton
Smethport
Amin
Local man to build filling station at Eldred
Ellsworth, a longtime Eldred Refinery field agent, has bought land opposite the Eldred Refining plant along the State highway and will erect a large, modern filling station to handle the Cull Nine of celebrated Eldred cadre products. The project seems highly advantageous and expected to be profitable.
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Ellsworth
Eldred
Pest
Eldred Refining Company
Une
Novelty Glass Co Advances Toward Manufacturing
The Novelty Glass Co held a meeting at its offices last Thursday night finalizing organization. E G Chase of Smethport was the inventor of a sectional colored glass mask product and stockholders include B G Chase EF Darke AT Gaire L G Backus and several others. The masks are to be produced under contract by a Point Marion factory with Backus Glass Works to fabricate metal clamps. A Smethport glass factory is hoped to be established later to manufacture the article.
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Chase Glass
FE Tirake
E- G. Chase
Smethport
Ginsa
Point Marion
Shile
Backus
Amethport
Smnethport
Chase Cauipyany
BG. Chise
EF. Darke
AT. Gaire
LG Backus
Revert Hanvken
Munin
M. M. Tandell
Herz Jos
New Highway Y Opened at Farmers Valley
A new paved short cut at Farmers Valley opened at the Priv ford road intersection with the Rosewell Highway. The 38000 foot route divides north and south traffic and replaces a former highway curve. Contractor Dennis completed the work with a smooth, well graded surface and sweeping design.
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Privford
Rosewell
Farmer's Valley
Dennis
Ghoup Bishway
Thes Valles
Child’s Hand Lacerated In Accident At Valley
Kenneth, the young son of Mr and Mrs Playd Thitee of Pevaiers Valley, sustained a painful hand injury. He received medical attention from Dr. Reb ton at the scene and was later reported improving.
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Kenneth
Pevaiers Valley
Dr. Rebton
Potatoes for Sale at Four Dollars per Hundredweight
Limited quantity of potatoes offered for sale at four dollars per husked unit. Located in AU JSTICWLAS, East Smellery. For details contact May at phone number 79Te4 or inquire at Ad Gteg-24.
Jury Court Hears Speed Case Among Many Trials
The Meltour county criminal court convened for a brief Monday session with Judge J. W. Bouton. Multiple defendants pleaded guilty or were sentenced for driving while intoxicated and other offenses amid a string of minor indictments. A 15 year old, Floyd Anderson, was sentenced for attempting to wreck a railroad train. A large trout was caught nearby, a German brown weighing 11 pounds, by Jim Browat of Warvindale on Marvin Creek.
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J. Byanne
Warren
J.C. Backus
Inventoy
Ac Parmer Valley
Evanne
Willy
Fiward Besecker
Jack Allison Aind
Welware
Senene Tropay
Allegheny
Besecker
Peng
LeRoy Carlson
Kane
Sam Gerarge
Hia Normey
C. W. Shattuéle
Smethport
Mie
Ketedile Mussari
Bradford
State
Taree
Edward Connors
Floyd Anderson
Cler Mont
Morguinza
Tie
Joe Valentine
Sam Grange
Marry Cus
Howard Palmer
Neth
McGee
Charles TL Duenell
Sargeant
Jim Browat
Warvindale
Marvin Creek
Marvindaly Chemical Works
Mondiy
Intersection work causes delay near Farmers Valley
Report describes construction on a new intersection causing delays and a heavy load situation. It mentions a vehicle at the rear of a trailer, a driver named James Lead from Farmers Valley, and a doctor or engineer in attendance. The piece ends with a plea to subscribe to The Democrat.
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James
Farmers Valley
Danids
Robert Eta
Circus Here Monday Favors Highways Over Railroads
Circus shows in Smethport with Ring Cee performing ten acts plus a noon street parade. Poster Bros. touts new equipment and a large caravan, claiming the fleet is one of the largest fly rigs in the region. Locals recall Lesbor Bros. past exhibitions as high quality.
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Kbis
Circus Fay
Smethport
Eoster
Gand
America- Ring Cee
Mundy Held
Marvie Street
Times
Poster Bros
Araskeen
Ireus Iene
Buck Deer Frolics in Smethport Yard
A young buck deer visited a Smethport residence on West Main Street last Saturday morning. Neighbors watched as the animal frolicked in the yard before it headed back toward the hillside, leaving tracks the resident measured at about 10 feet for a jump.
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Smethport
Glande Shattwe
Mwenselvon
Dains Street
Br. Sfactuel
Chageta
Anjoyol
Shatuele
Thief Heists Grand Union Store On Main Street
Monday night a sneak thief forced a rear window at Cisiack Union grocery on Main Street and stole a bay containing 2250 hidden behind a tea bin by manager Howard Workley. Similar entry at Manheimer clothing store on Main Street weeks earlier netted money. insured loss details follow. Insurance settles damage from a collision involving Corporal Shaw and a Smathport Gas truck, totaling about $50.
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Cisiack Union
Main Street
Howard Workley
Theater
Workley
Manheimer Clothing
Nsurance Company
Matores
Corporal Shaw
State Highway Motor Patrol
Ulett
Smathport Gas Company
Fred Stiles
Francis Duffy
Margin Creek
Jornal Gas Company
Mobility Macranes
Stare Copper
Iron Horse
Smethport Independents Fall to Wilcox in Slim Loss
Smethport Independents dropped a 6 to 4 home game Sunday afternoon at Community Pied Park against Wilcox. Early innings hurt Smethport as Wilcox led 4 0 after the initial frames. Ohinan started for Smethport, with teammates Keho and Petruzi among those credited in the rough infield play.
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Smethport Independents
Wilcox
Smethport
Imad
Ohinan
Aes
Keho
Petadi
Petruzi
Bear in Daylight Raid On Sheep
A bear attacked a sheep flock in daylight, killing one animal and prompting concern over repeated raids. Local residents report prior similar incidents and warn of possible retaliation if authorities fail to act.
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Parmerd
Divel
County Mercantile Appraiser Chrisman Issues Annual Report
Chrisman of Rishon delivers annual mercantile appraisal findings. The report, appearing on a later page of the county newspaper, details assessments and highlights for the region.
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County Mercantile
Chrisman
Cennty Mercantile
Chrisnan of
Rishon
Chrignrin
Cohiy
Demeersdt
Fire Department Plans Trip to Kane Convention
Smethport Fire Department plans a trip to attend a convention in Verminiteey. Firemen will travel to Bene in August for the event. Details indicate transportation arrangements are being organized by the department.
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Fire Department
Kane
Smethport
City
Bene
Samtapore
Turtle Point Fire Destroys Store Garage and Stands
A coal fire Saturday morning at Turtle Point destroyed the Carlsol store and garage, gutted the adjacent dwelling, and leaped to consume two roadside refreshment stands on State Highway. Port Allegany Tire Department responded with motor pumper. Two cars and a new Buick were also lost.
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Turtle Point
Carlsol
Port Atlegany Tire
Meepenan
Buick
Balloon Flights For July 4th Jubilee at Smethport Grounds
The Faly Association has booked the Jewell Brothers of Philadelphia to pilot balloon ascensions and a double parachute drop during the county celebration at Mele County Pair Grounds, Smethport, on July 4. A prize race with purses of $300 will be run. acts, bands, and artistic events are planned, with possible ferris wheel and merry-go-round features.
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Faly Association
Hya
Jewell Brothers
Philadelphia
Mele County
Smethport
Bly County
Consistory Club for All McKean County Formed
A new Consistory Club of McKean County was formed during a meeting of Scottish Rite Masonry officials. Officers elected included president and treasurer, with members from Meadville Bradford and surrounding areas. The group plans to establish the Scottish Rite organization for McKean County and attract continued support from local lodges.
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Mckean
Predford
Sani
Hemakle
Mekken
Oknering
Masinir
Fry Jhowt
Brewart
Bralford
Clarenes Haoken
Radtort
Vite
Peo
Woorim
Rindifind
van Melvin
Tiradttomd
Treasuear
Chase
Ellente
Lsat
Smethport Faces Smallpox Scare After Bradford Visitor
Reports say Mr. Reeves of Willhied Avenue Bradford contracted smallpox after visiting in Smethport last Thursday. A precautionary 18 day quarantine was placed on his Bank Street residence and nearby tenants. Bradford and state health officials monitor the outbreak as a severe case prompts heightened внимание.
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Smethport
St Leontia
Reeves
Willhied Avenue
Bradford
Mr. Reeves
Shoal
ATK
A. J. Reeves
Tank Street
Thin Lovoush
Omerp Peterson
Crown
Bias Broith
East Smethmort
A. M. Ostrander
Chipmonk
Mars
H. Af. Shermin
Ting Leen
Rigt Quarant Afite
Gommengent's Busy Round of Commencement Week Events
Commencement week activities at Sivellinart Legion Ly include the Dacqalaureate sermon by Hen J.T. Taylor of First Baptist, a Senior Class Play The Starry-Up Bride, and a 160 dollar fundraiser for the Washington trip. Ten members of the Class of 1915 from Amethport conducted a reunion with Legion duty and alumni basketball. Class Day Exercises featured notable senior participants and alumni speakers. The Alumni Banquet of the Pisgest and most interesting humauets at the Brethrenist Club followed.
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Hen
JT. Taylor
First Baptist Church
The
Legion Lyceum
Max
Iemma Cather
Ruth Walker
Leonore Lanvnilor
Washington T Rip
Amethport Flesh School
Conia Phee Tau
Port Allegany
Ater
Isard
Vera Wooster
Mian Bush Mruweett
Sed Johnson
Edith Larson Alexis
Ratlatie Carliop Rees
Dorothy Apple
Mice Wer Moulton
Margaret Susse Lee
Myrtle Galnn
Athelot Doiin
Prat
Carrie Day
Buia Tretton
Lesion Lyceum
Peng Rik
Pueeh
Frank Spadatore
Johnsent Eyraphetesi
Kee Thikmneriz
Peur—ludern Myde
Artisi
Mmargaret Sivanson
Advier
Ada Studholme
Will
Margaret
Teil
Clisa Gracier
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