Home Destroyed by Fire Shocks Eldred Neighborhood
Last Friday evening about 6 o clock a fire heavily damaged a house near Baker on Bim street. Mrs Bridget Welsh and her daughter Miss Kate Welsh were there. a dish with two five dollar bills disappeared. Neighbors saw smoke and later a blaze broke out. Police seek a suspect who may have taken the money amid the scramble. Another report notes a break in at the Country Club house with small articles taken and a Hudson touring car pursued by authorities.
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TS. Baker
Bim Street
Bridget Welsh
Kate Welsh
Welsh
Glub House
Kane Republican
J. Z. Allison
Agreement Reached On Milk Prices For Four Months
Oldred Eagle reports a pact between the Dairymen's Leagues and the New York 3 Milk Conference Board urging members to buy farmer milk for four months. Prices quoted are 2.89 for June 2.95 for July 1.36 for August and 3.65 for September, totaling 186 cents more than the same period last year amid ongoing tensions between dairymen and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldred Eagle
Dairymen's Leagues
New York 3 Milk Conference Board
Direks Organization
Durymen
American Legion urged to aid Bergdoll draft-dodger hunt
American Legion posts nationwide were asked to assist in locating Grover C Bergdoll a wealthy draft dodger and fugitive from justice. The national communication urged posts to inform members and help apprehend Bergdoll as part of a coordinated search effort across the organization.
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American Legion
Grover
Bergdoll
Stacker
Justice
Grover C. Berg¢doll
Aid Offered to McKean County Timber Owners
The Pennsylvania Department of Forestry offers free service to McKean County timber owners to assess land and maximize returns. Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot declares cooperation with private woodlot owners to practice forestry. A department representative will survey the ground, define owner goals, and provide actionable guidance on timber conditions, species, planting if needed, and protection plans against insects diseases and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrilaborg
Mckean County
Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Department
Pinchot
Department of Forentry
Bradford Roy Victim of Hazers
Bradford Star Record reports eighth grade hazing incident after school hours. LeRoy Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. O B Dunn of Potter Street, was taken by older students on West Washington Street and stripped to underwear to avoid clothing damage. The event occurred as the student walked with his mother, highlighting hazing as a risk to youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
LeRoy Dunn
O. B. Dunn
Potter Street
Nother
West Washington Street
Elk seen near Turtle Point in Allegany Report
In a rare sighting, two elk were observed by Frank Green and A A. Feling on a Saturday. The animals, likely females, appeared tame and wandered leisurely toward Turtle Point after being spotted within about fifty yards of Mr. Green. A prior day sighting occurred on the Two Mile near Sizerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Green
Mr. Green
A. Feling
Turtle Point
Mr. Peting
Sizerville
Allegany Report
Erl Argus
Timber disappearing at rapid rate highlighted
New York June 4 secretary Meredith informed the Senate in a forest service report that high timber and newsprint costs stem from eastern forest decimation. He notes three-fifths of US original timber gone and usage outruns growth, urging a national reforestation policy and expanded national forests. The aim is to curb fires and boost timber on state and private lands through cooperation and legislation.
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New York
East
Meredith
Senate
Forest Service
United States
Wal yoke man to join Wilson and English Construction
Ernest Shea leaves Wal yoke Massachusetts to join Wilson and English Construction, the firm he worked with on the railroad project. The company now holds a large pier contract in the Bay State. He plans to be away all summer. his brother Martin will run the news stand during his absence.
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Earnest Shea
Walyoke
Mass
Wilson & English Construction Company
Bay State
Martin
Emmett
Elfred Magle
Automobile accident injures Mule girl in Chestnut
Fort Allegany Reporter Argua reports Eckstrand of Chestnut was struck by a car driven slowly by Mrs Charlee Felker while crossing in front of her home Saturday afternoon. The girl suffered a skull fracture after an x ray showed the injury. She was taken to Olean hospital for imaging and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Allegany
Argua
Helerm Eckstrand
Chestnut
Charlee Felker
McGranor
Olean Hospital
FE WOMEN ONLY KNEW What a Heap of Happiness It Would Bring
A Smethport citizen touts Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys. Mrs Anderson of Water Street recalls severe back pain and nervousness eased after short use. The endorsement urges readers to ask neighbors and buy Doan's Kidney Pills at dealers nationwide.
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Smethport
Dean
Anderson
Water St
Doan
Wasa
Potn
T Tan
Dot
Moran
Ainderson
Pastor Mithurn Co
Inland Revenue urges timely tax payments in 1919
The collector of internal revenue G. Lewellyn announces second installment income tax bills for 1919 were mailed. The non detachable bills must be returned with check or money order by June 16 to avoid penalties, with checks payable to Collector of Internal Revenue and mailed to Pittsburgh, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giyet
G. Lewellyn
Internal Revenue
Pittsburgh
Motor Vehicle Half- Fee Policy Update in Harrisburg
Harrisburg May 20 motorists urged to register early as half-fee period for vehicle registration does not begin July 1 but August 2 under the state act of 1919. The rule applies to passenger cars and trucks and emphasizes timely application and payment of the regular fee.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania I
State Highwy Department
thea far_ Eimer St. Chir
Chicago
Mer
Sam St. Clair
Simco Salve Promises Quick Relief for Infants and Parents
Smethport readers are urged to use Simco Salve for sore lungs in infants and inflamed air passages in parents. The ad claims rapid relief from fever, nose and ear troubles, and skin ailments like eczema. It promotes availability at Wells drug store with prices 30e 80e and 1.00 per jar and mail order from Wm. M. Simpson Drug Co.
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Smethport
Simco
Wells
Lo Wells
Tony
Wm. M. Simpson Drug Co
Wholesite Druggists
Wilkinsburg Station
Pittsburgh
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Bradford Roy
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Denning & Sons
Main
Smethport, PA
Elk
Senaca Kodaks and Supplies
H.C. Wells
East Smethport
Willow Street
Water Street
Willow ,St
Price
M.S. Gear
Smethport Balfall
GEO
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Résulia
William W. Clark
Wast
Eva
E. W. Strong
Klenzo Dental
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Hogerth
Resall
H. H. Sasse Smethport
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Anderson Smethport
Penna
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