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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

5

Smethport High School 18 to Graduate at Commencement

Eighteen seniors will graduate at Smethport High Belvo Lyceum Monday evening June sixteenth at eight o'clock. Erin Anderson Hater Axelson Harald Gonla Thomas Bungsvitle Francis Jussy Hamlin Restiew Halmes Spenogle Craig Workley Felen Bow ton Martha Cologreve Selen filea-40n Frederica Green Katherine Hom iion Ruth Howe Iarriett Jones Le can Lele Mary O'Carney Marie Saase receive diplomas. Dr Maelverlyn Panos of Duetwell College gives the address. Hamlin Redfield delivers the valedictory Harriett Jonas the salutatory. Diplomas presented by FLA Studholme, president of the Senec Board, with music by the High School chorus directed by Mrs HE Bouton.

Smethport High Belvo Thee Lyceum Frederica Green Katherine Homiion Ruth Howe Iarriett Jones Lecan Lele Mary O'Carney Marie Saase Maelverlyn Panos Duetwell College Hamlin Redfield Harriett Jonas Fla Studholme Senec Board HE. Bouton Lyceum Aaron Boggs Aaron Soggs Asroh Boggs Beau Carter Craig Warkley Pepnor Jory Jancis Kussy Happy Jimmy Jameson Holmes Spanogle Mr. Chubbs Harold Jonia Mr. Boggs Mr. Jones Hialmer Axilson

Miss Frances Oviatt Dies at 77 in Smethport

Miss Frances Oviatt daughter of the late W S and Retinda Maui Oviatt died Friday in Smethport where she had lived all her life. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and is survived by one sister Mrs Erm O Q Alten and other distant relatives. Memorial services were held Sunday at the home of Mrs J T Ordace with Rev Guy Lo Mare Geson officiating. Interment was in the Rese Inu cemetery.

Frances Oviatt W.S Maui Oviatt Bown Smethport First Goprist Church Erm O Q. Alten JT. Ordace Iarmera Guy Lo Maregeson Rese Inu

Taxes Payable This Month in Pittsburgh Area

All income taxes jewelry taxes luxury taxes must be paid to the Collector or Internal Revenue at Pittsburgh, Pa by June. Taxes on soda and soft drinks must be paid before month’s end. Taxpayer lacking a form should submit a sworn statement of amount with remittance. Those who sold cosmetics and medicines before the proprietary stamps were issued should send a sworn statement with the waived amount.

Pitsburg

Wanted Wish to no limited amount of Main Sowing

Mrs Theresa Earindle Ady Ga1it-2 seeks main sowing funds in a constrained amount.

Theresa Earindle

Smethport Area Social Influx Noted In Town Reports

A flurry of visitors and residents traveling through Smethport over the weekend is recorded. Ray Gifford of Crosby and BL Gallup of Betuki were in town Saturday and Thursday respectively while dozens of Misses and Mrs. residents visited Olean, Bradford, Erie and Syracuse. Several guests stayed with local families, and a death disrupted the week as Sheridan Gorton of King street passed away.

Ray Gifford Crosby Gallup Betuki Smethport Blyiaeder Bradford Bernard Wink Brockwayville Bob" Ford Sarat Connelly W. Th Hopper Piltsbtrs Myrearat Sasse Olean Wags Basel Avenue Misa Bovey Erie Gerald Butler Carl Anderson Jewett Lulla Mercer Tridgeport Conn Stuth Howe East Smethport Fred Herriman Wisconsin Johnston Saluche McRade Grace Wilken Colegrave Fred J. Masser Syracuse N.Y Elmira George Ball Gertrude Ball Olean Bernard A. Ball C.K. Long Bety Buffalo Lutus Macezic te.Sporey Niagara Falls William Howe State College Mea George Howe Max Gorton Detroit Mich Sheridah Gorton New York Sheridan Gorton King Street Gorton

Sheridan Gorton, Beloved MeKean County Lawyer Dies

Sheridan Gorton, longtime McKean County Bar member born in Belmont, died Sunday at about 70. He practiced law in Smethport for over forty years, served as district attorney and held leadership roles in the Smethport Fire Department and Masonic bodies. Survived by wife, one daughter and three sons, with funeral at St Luke's Episcopal Church.

Sheridan Gorton Mr. Gorton McKean County Br. Gorton Kean County Mal Corey Smethport Kelly Melvoan Coun Tennity Leige Pennsylvania Alo Smethwo Flessung California MacArthur Gerton Betfalt Wm. LE. Vantayke MekKean County Bar Association Rose Hill Guy May Offic

Dog Arrests Sheriff After Wild Morning Encounter

A chaotic Saturday morning near Hatchins ended with Sheriff Jones pursuing Martin man! after an axe trick and a club clash. The sheriff, aided by a 120 mile chase, subdued the assailant, handcuffed him, and took him to county jail where he faces a Mt. Jewett justice.

W. Dones Hatchins Ian Atmest Martin Man Grant Hui Sheriff Jones Justiee Lundberg Mt. Jewett

Kane lad to face grand jury in assault case

A 45-year-old Kane youth faces grand jury on charges stemming from an alleged assault on a 11-year-old girl. Witnesses describe injuries and a Neptune-like escape scene as police and neighbors reacted to the incident. The suspect, identified as Earl Johnson, was released on bond after being brought before the court.

Kane Lad GRAND Henious Jonpson Trox Johnson Daniel Fortney Earl Johnson

Miss Tut Howe Hosts Dinner With Miss Sulkt Merrer

A small social item notes Miss Tut Howe entertained a party of girls last Thursday with a six o'clock dinner in her honor. Guest Sulkt Merrer of Bridgeport Connecticut attended. The evening was described as pleasant and well hosted with light fare and friendly conversation.

Tut Howe Sulkt Merrer Conn

Automobile for Sale Brudebaker Touring, four cylinder, five

Four cylinder Brudebaker Touring car in good vaning order with Van Electric Equipment and tires in fairly good conilftion. Price 300.00. Backus Novelty Co adv 6-5t-f

Brudebaker Backus Novelty CO

Smethport Weekend Visits From Kant and Port At togany Residents

Lloyd Thompson and Lois Piernti of Kant and Clifton Baek John Springer Herey Bowen Herbert McNulty and Dar Win St. Galee of Port At Goley motored to Smethport Sunday evening to visit friends. Miss Ruth McGarty, long on Johnsonburg teaching duty, returned to her home on Main Street Thursday afternoon.

Lioyd Thompson Lois Piernti Kant Smethport Clifton Baek John Springer Herey Bowen Herbert McNulty Dar- Win St. Galee Port Attogany Ruth McGarty Johnsonburg Main Street Thoaday Atternor

Smethport Boys Organize The Square-Pellows Republic

Thirteen Smethport youths formed The Square-Pellows Republic during a Tuesday evening meeting at the Jubtishine plant pew. Elected officers include President Howard, Vice President Leonard Cinran, Secretary Judy Medermott, and Treasurer Beatrice Ginert. Charter members list several local boys. Frank D. Napier named General Secretary of the International organization as advisor. Ladies Aid Society of the Swedish Mission Church will meet June 8 at 2 40 p m at Mrs. Sennen da Suutrom’s home.

Smethport Council Square-Fellows Republic Sméthport Jubtishine Boys Stone Teeth Square-Pellows Republic Fellows Republic Smethuort Council Eleatet Eers Ladies' Aid Society Badlew Aid Snelely Noreas The Swedish Mission Church

Digello Murder Case Moved to October Term

The Digello murder case, earlier scheduled for trial, was continued to the October term. Details show prosecution and grand jury actions, with district attorney and several local defendants facing varied charges. Reorganization of the Boy Scouts discussed, with leaders named and a meeting planned for the court house lawn.

Digello Dicello Kane Eximyhyl Court Soliton Petitive BL D. Galli AtivEnet Dicallo Atorney Wilson Commonwealth Lonures Bill Agath de Marke James ieMorka Miebor Casey Miny Sages Tal Ow Gio Masitialo Aran Io Frank Milcho Allegheny Swolthouse Peter Manego Levis Run Monego Simarita Lila Stephen Greatsinger Bradford al Fae Bulla Allegheny Leone Lewis Run James Ormady James A. Lindsley Lindsley Then -Chilaret Harry Palmer Snes Lindaley Thomas Harley Renton

Bids Open June 24 For 28 Miles Of Roadway In Six Counties

The Star MeH Way department announced bids will be opened on June 2 for about 28 miles of permanent roadway across six Pennsylvania counties. The longest segment is Route No. 9%, in McKean County between Kane and Mt Tawett, with 31 548 feet of concrete planned.

Kanesholm MT. Jewett Road Star Meh Way Department Pennsylvania McKean Kane Mt. Tawett

Infant Passes Away At Burlat Family Home

An infant died over the weekend in Burlat as family members prepare for burial. The notice states services will be held Saturday afternoon at the family residence on Marvin Street and lists no other details about the child or surviving relatives.

Mme Mra Marvin Street Burlat

Boro Council Meeting Highlights Repairs and Examinations

The regular meeting of the Boro Council opened at 8:15 p.m. with present members voting on bills totaling numerous city expenditures. Actions approved include drainage repairs, hedge and porch adjustments on adjacent properties, and a rural carrier examination notice inviting eligible citizens to apply for a post office route in the county.

Horough Council Colegrove Hull Claude Hackett Hungerford J. B. Lindholme Hopper Durgess Warley Difront Sadeller Thow Morrison Truvious Mmoet- Wg Reid Morgsan Len’ Heravg Vents Dam Central City Chemical Co RL Cy L. D Giteford John J. Hailstrom Hackett Tammany's Crossing SteGuire Sdidewaite Huackett Windholm Air Lyi Wright Pawer Poain

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