The Passing of Norwich in Lumber Town History
The Norwich Lumber Co plans to saw the last tor at the Norwich mill next month marking the end of a timber era. The town will be moved to Chilton county for a new barge timber operation as Betula and Keystone endure briefly, while Norwich’s population shifts to the new site and the old outlying industries wind down. Pennsylvania state lands are set to form a large preserve with reforestation and game propagation encouraged.
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Memmoth mi
Norwich Lumber Co
Norwich
Polsto Creek
Smethport
Nor_ wiles
United States
Chilton County
Norwich Company
Betula
Keystone
Maglc
He_tila
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Actress Mrs Leonard Doyle Arrives for Visit in Smethport
Lorenz Hogarth mothered by L J Hogarth of Kiias street travels to Smethport with her parents for a two week stay. The acclaimed actress recently supported Lionel Barrymore in The Letter of the Law on a New York run. Her career began at Northwestern University and progressed through notable roles in Ivorywoman and Experiences.
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Leonard Doyle
thea_ ter lovera
Lorenz
Hogarth
Smethport
L. J. Hogarth
Kiias Street
Lionel Barrymore
New York
Northwestern University
Temporary Bridge To Ease Traffic During Construction
The Heel street bridge closing ends as a temporary wooden structure is erected across the creek to maintain traffic flow. W J Oviatt of East Smethport initiated the work, and by week’s end the bridge nears completion and will be ready for use this week.
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Heel Street
Cou- Commissioners
W. J. Oviatt
East Smethport
Bradford officials visit to review teen murder case
Dr H W Mitchell Supt of Warren State Hospital for the Insane joined County Detective J B Allison in Smethport to examine the mental state of Leo Kelly, the 18 year old Bradford boy who killed his infant niece Ruby Gemmell, while Harry Arnett, another Bradford youth, faces arson charges and is confined in the county jail. Mitchell, renowned for treating mental disorders, is noted for his expert opinion on the case.
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H. W. Mitchell
Warren State Hospital For the
Whnn
Smethport
Bradford
J. 3. Allison
Mitchall
Leo Kelly
Ruby Gemmell
Harry Arnett
Bradford Kd
Mitchell
Anai
Mekein
Coun Bause
Enort
Wow
Boulon
Gleek
Comforsport
Bith Judielal Dis Jirial
Moudsiy Hare Ty Dull
Norwich
Eri Juny
Com.ys
Arama Yd
Kane
Tresiny
Royal Hotel
Honora
Leo Kelley
Ruby Gaumell
Warren
Keely
Kelly
State Hospital For
Fairview
Wayne County
Pao
Braidford
Fig
Ied
Atea
Arnett
Ind
Una
Warren Hospital
Tims
Artlett
Rauher
Enas
Joseph Lambre
Tony Morano
U.S. & Cuban Allied Engineering Works
Waa
Winnon & Fitzgibben
Mouritea A. McCmy
Alice L. Mer
Dick Lobaugh
Jewett
Miss Alin
Lebaugh
Ter Arme
Storage Battery Agency Wanted for Smethport Territory
Hartford Battery Mfg Co of Hartford Conn seeks a live person or organization to assume distribution rights for batteries in Smethport and nearby areas. Small investment required with no shortage. Promises shipment of batteries and repair parts. Adv 2t.
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Smethport
Terrtory
Prom
Hartford Battery Mfg. Co
Hartford, Conn
Miss Mattie Backus Dies in Smethport
Miss Mattie Backus a longtime Smethport editor and business manager of the McKean County Miner died at her Mast Main street home after a long illness. Born July 28 1874 in Smethport she led the Miner through three years of editorial work and later remained on staff until declining health forced retirement. Survived by her mother Flora Backus and brother Harry L Backus, the funeral was held at her home with Episcopal rites by Rev W E Van Doyke, burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Out of town relatives attended from Lancaster Ohio and Salamanca NY.
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Smethport
Mattia Packus
McKean County
Mast Main Street
Backus
Bors
Miss Backus
Flora Backus
Frank Ward
Flora A. (Hamlin) Backus
H. Ll. Backus
The
Miner
Mattie Backus
W. E. van Doyke
St. Luke's Church
Rose Hill
Mra
Lancaster
Ohio
Voney Coleman
Salamanca
Ford Car for Sale by C. H. Heath
Electrically equipped demountable Ford car offered for sale by C. H. Heath. Includes new ton and related details as listed in the ad.
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FORD
C. H. Heath
Vets Reunion Dates Set in Smethport
Dates August 18 and 19 set for First World War Vets reunion in Smethport Bucktail Post Am Legion organized the plans with committees for a military parade drills and entertainment W A Ostrander leads housing and finances plans C O Bilfes and E Sellander join Clermont members attend talk by Comrade Losey Kane.
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Avis
W. A. Ostrander
Iit
NG. P
Oil City
U.S
Hrownell
G. Potter
J. D. Hocarth
E. A *Leinson
Dol. Lindhohn
Albert Johnson
Bermaniat Athletic Committee
Bucktail
A. R. Hy
O. F. Bilfes
Edw. Sellander
Jas. Ennig
N. H. Holmes
Clermont
Losey of
Kane
Workman Badly Injured At Hewitts Siding
T McDonald of Dunmore Pennsylvania and Ploye of Ian Warren Moore Construction Co were badly injured Thursday morning when a derrick boom fell while unloading a car at Hewitts siding pinning McDonald s left arm above the wrist The man was rushed to Bradford hospital where Dr H L McCoy treated him A possible amputation was avoided and doctors expect the hand to be saved
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T. McDonald
Dunmore
Ploye
Ian Warren-Moore
Smertwort
H. L. McCoy
Bradford
Marriage Notice for Arthur Schlabig and Neile Clark
Announcement from Smethport reports the marriage of Arthur Schlabig and Neile Clark on May 18, 1920 in Huntington. Rev. Jerry Harmon officiated. Arthur, son of Minnie Schlabig and grandson of C. Be Turrett, is a longtime Smethport resident now employed at a gas factory in Mursington.
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Smethport
Arthur Schlatlg
Neile Clark
Huntington
W. Va
Huntingtom
Jerry
Harmon
Minnie Schlabig
C. BE. Teurrett
Mill Street
Hia Nfs
Living is High Even in Siberia Story from Lieut Joti V MGA Letter
A 1920 letter from Lieut Joti V MGA, former Smethport resident, now in the US Navy, to his mother Mrs A McAlpin describes life aboard ship near the Far East. He mentions duty, travel to China, Betty and Jack in Japan, and the ship's rough cold quarters, with observations on crew, weather, and local life in Viadivestock and Bibering U.S. Dakota. He notes Pekin plans, Shanghai duty, and hopes to return to the United States when possible.
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Smethport
US & Navy
Viadivestock
Bradford Stirecard
Sayre Day
Collawbys
Lieut
Cormmandee Joti
Betty
Jack
Japan
Witter
China
Pekin
Evelay Chinat
Shanghai
States
Betty Hag
Puillymines
Ster
Nevy
H.C
Far East
Pase
John
Well Known Inventor Henry Deuchamp Moves to Punxsutawney
Henry Deuchamp a famed architect and inventor moves to Punxsutawney Pennsylvania to serve as general superintendent of Elk Run Glass Co. He previously sold Smethport homes to Ward Guncheon and pioneered Deauchamp Slowing machines used by Smethport Window Glass Co. The move follows his relocation with his household goods as he begins new duties and he notes plans to blow glass by August.
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Henry Deuchamp
Smethport
Ward Guncheon
Elk Run Glosy Co
Punxsutawney
Deuchamp
Smethport Window Glass Co
Elk Run
Douchamp
Denchamp
Mia
Proceedings From a Noisy Municipal Court Session
The Bradford area court convened with Judge Gleek presiding in the absence of a regular judge. Cases ranged from a lunacy commitment of Leo Kelley after a homicide, to a juvenile arson matter involving Harry Arnett, with witnesses and lengthy proceedings detailing insanity, confinement to the state hospital, and ongoing divorce actions.
Will Occupy Methodist Pulpit At Next Services
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered next Sunday morning. Rev. Arthur Gregron’s final service before leaving for England urges the congregation to attend. No evening services in summer. Pulpit duties: June 20 Dr. C X Hutchinson. June 27 Rev. W H Smith of Children’s Home. July and August Dr. Halies of Atlanta Theological Seminary. Dr. Haines will occupy the parsonage and manage pastor duties.
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Arthur Gregron
England
C. X. Hutchinson
Dist
W. H. Smith
Children's Home
Willaumeville
Halies
Gatomion Theological Seminary
Atlanta, Ga
Haines
Smothaert High School Commencement Week Details
A lengthy 1920 commencement week at Smothaert High School features a sermon by Ray Arthur Gregson of the MLEB church, a Thursday class day at 2 40 pm, Friday night ceremonies at 7 30, and diplomas presented by E A Studholme. The program lists an invocation, salutatory, orations, glee club numbers, and class roll containing many student names.
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Smothaert High School
Una
Ray
Arthur Gregson
MLEB
Thnt
Lyceum
Misturiun
Leigh Smith
Artis
Lucille Hovis
Charles Kelly
Plano
Alurion
Carlyon
Sauce Howe
Ruth Hagen
Mert
Bel Growler
Clarence Daly
Elsie
Choris
W. TD
van Dyke
Gladyw Hachott
Gine Caprue
Marion Carlson
Amerson Calfins
Spain
Girls” Glee Club
E. A. Studholme
Walled S Tory
Kid
Bet Bendtetton
Rev. Gregsors
John Apple
Edith Axalgon
Dwight Butzer
Crysind Cunninghim
Claverxs Daly
Alice Ferman
Jessia Haven
Huth Haven
Gladys Hackett
Luallle Hovis
Clara Hungtville
Charley Kelly
Herbert Larson
Robert McCarthy
Albertha Natello
Hatille Scho
Prohibition debated by Smethport leader before Buffalo club
Wm Farnham of Smethport defended prohibition before the Buffalo Canopus club in a reply to Assemblyman Gillett who led the opposing 27 per cent tax measure. Farnham argued liquor harms the majority and cited Erie County prison statistics to show liquor does not improve society.
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Farnham
Smethport
Buffalo
Asenblyman Gillett
Tror Act
New York State
Buffalo Canopus Club
Smethport Conmpua Whib
Buffalo Chub
Parmham
Buf_ fail
Farnbarms
Buffalo Express
Conopudon
Iroquis
Wildlam M. Farnham
Smeth‘port Comupian
Gideona
Fernham
Conopra Club
Ransom H. Gillett
Erie County
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Miss Backs
Flore Backus
Ogether
Harry L. Backus
VETS
Workman
Warren-Moore
Bradford Hospital
CLARK_SCHLABIG
Siberia
My Drew Mother
Methodist
S. H
Willa
Emerson Collins
Harriaburg
Collins
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