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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

6

Bradford Ancient Arabic Order Visitation Party

An official visitation of Bradford lodge members from the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine visits Bradford Wid Mekea County on June 26. About 100 delegates travel by rail from Warren to Bradford, with a schedule including dinner, smoker, and a downtown parade on Wednesday June 27.

EM Zem TG Faradc Sradford Vieadford Pune iLeAnmomucenns Bradford Wid Mekea Brly Ifenry Cy TV Po- Seluieht Skumd Wednessaiy Braddord

Death by Own Action Near Ludlow

Louis Bradley, a wagonman at a lumber camp near Ludlow, died from self-inflicted wounds after slashing his throat. Coroner Ed Lawrey led the investigation, with Dr. C. Stilley attending. Bradley was found in bed on the camp’s second floor, with a razor nearby, and died about 10 o clock.

Ludlow Warren Louis Bradley Ed CO. Lawrey Bradley OC. Stilley Lurllow Orth Werea Lusay

Hotel Holley Change of Ownership Reported

Bradford and Kay of Fulton and Youngsville acquire the Hotel Holley in St. Perieneet, with private consideration. New owners will assume charge tomorrow as existing services continue for travelers, and plans for expansion are hinted if business warrants.

William Hanley Receives Honors at St Bonaventure

Bradford Sunday Herald reports a large Bradford attendance at the 13th annual commencement at St Bonaventure college in AvEgeny. William Hanley Sr. is cited for receiving an honorary degree in recognition of his long service on the college president’s layman advisory committee and his valuable efforts.

William Hanley ST. Bonaventure Bradford Sunday Herald Bradford St Bonaventure’s College Avegany N. Tu Synich Bev T Hanley

Former Bradford man ushers at Governor Smiths daughter's wedding

Bradford June Jax VY Schoon miter formerly of Bradford now practicing in Pittslurels will serve as an usher at the wedding of Miss Katherine Smith youngest daughter of Governor Alfred E. Smith and Francis J. Quinlan of Proyant New York.

Sradford

New Highway Link From Tawis Run To Bradford Delayed

Mr Jewell states authorities plan a new land link to Bradford at Tawis Run but completion is postponed until next year. He cites several large fills needed to settle properly and partial concrete work only for a few miles on his end of the road.

Jewell Echo Bradford Tawis Run

Man shoots wife then kills himself at Sab vib home

In a tragic incident near Sab vib, a man killed his wife with a rifle in their home and then shot himself, dying from the wound. In a separate item, St Bonaventures College bought 41 acres of the old McCarthy poultry farms behind the campus across the Alleskeny River to use as a college farm.

Insvius ST. Bona St. Bonaventures College McCarthy Alleskeny

Tragedy at Pennsylvania Rail Crossing Claims Youth

George Knight, 11, of Olean Tennessee was killed when he stepped in front of a Pennsylvania railroad engine at the North Oorth street crossing on Sunday night. The accident occurred near Olean, and authorities are investigating the events leading to the fatal incident.

Pennsylvania Railroad Oorth Street Olean Batanday George Knight Tila Olean

Acquitted of Killing Brother in Turrews Case

A defendant was acquitted after a trial described as lengthy and contested. Jurors found insufficient evidence to convict on the charge of killing the accused’s brother. Court records indicate deliberations were protracted and the outcome favoring the defendant.

Brother Win Turrews Tah Wits Rece Reater Ti & Tmlar

Trip to Washington ends in a penny sigh plea

A fragmented OCR item references a trip to Washington and a penny related plea. The readable parts suggest a brief public or personal note but no clear event, participants, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.

Washington

Allegany Lady Killed by Freight Train

A woman identified as Sirah Collins of Timraslay was instantly killed when struck by a freight train near Miecre 2 Timraslay on a night in July. The local department was prepared to mobilize high grade work on short notice.

Allegany Sirah Collins Alexany Miecre Timraslay

County Boys Attend Young Farmers Week Event

Five Meike county youths attend the Young Farmers Week at Stila College in Coryville. About six hundred junior farmers participate in the State College event with judges and demonstrations. Notables on the program include A Baker state club leader J Xoim and A Bingham, Russell E. Wrost, and Betty Auoy among others.

Meike Dhe Weel Stila College Siget Jigss Attendamen Walhur Vangarder Coryvilly Joseph Tarnen Smethport Raymond Larsen Smethyport MD Clu Barniers Daley Tesuinds Makean Farnie Woek A. Baker J. Xoim A.B. Bingham Leanty Russell E. Wrost Fork Alkingon Wescon Smith Betty Auioy Nutrition Expers Dels Dairy Council Philadelphia

Hem and Connelly Board Special Train to National Convention

Willand L. Hem, local manufacturer, and Jd A Connelly of Ludlow boarded a special train at Pittsburgh for Kansas City to participate in the Republican National convention this week. The large Pennsylvanian delegation travels with Moss A. Connelly, Warren Saito cashier, and others on the trip.

Heim and Connelly Kine Mepublics Zorday

Bradford Troop Wins Scout Jamboree Victory

Bradford Troop 2 led by Heilncy won the regional Scout Jamboree near Craniy Muxte, with Gilton Troop 33 in second place. The winners will represent Melkeun-Power Area at the regional jamboree in Newcastle on June 7 or 8.

Bradford Kane Heinty Craniy Couderspor Roop Gilton Wits Qwoints Srouty Gidock Sanday Mornitus Catnip Ita

Pardoned Musare Re-arrested in Hackensack

Musare, 46, one of two brothers jailed in Smethport for a Bradford murder, was recently pardoned and arrested in Hackensack New Jersey last Friday. Police charge him with carrying a concealed weapon in a blackmail case involving an Italian baker.

Musare Prag Tve Woestarn Smethwortago An Tallon Bradford Polles Hackensack N. J

Odd Fellows Anniversary Convention In Mt Jewett

Smethport is largely represented as Mt Jewett hosts the annual Odd Fellows Anniversary Association convention for Elk McKean Potter and Cameron counties. Mt Jewett and Yollows Shove prepare to entertain hundreds with a parade and a del by the Bruford Orientals tonight.

C. O. Fe MT. Jewett Smethpore Mtt. Jewett Odd Collows Elk

Eugene Cooper Dies From Fall Injuries in Oswayo Area

Eugene Cooper died at his Water street home Friday evening June 1 1928 after a fall on Oswayo street. He was born November 23 1345 at Aunin Creek and spent most of his life in the area. He engaged in farming, chamber work and mercantile business.

Eugene Cooper Oswayo Street Water Street Mr. Cooper Aunin Creek Fayneing Chamberhue

New Scout Official Appointed in Kane Headquarters Shift

New scout official A f Bressing of Hever county takes over as assistant McKean county Bas Scout executive, with headquarters in Kane, succeeding B.S. Ashevelt who becomes executive of Somerdet nvanty. The new appointee is described as a young, pleasant person with strong knowledge of operations.

A. F Bressing Hever County McKean County Kane B.S. Ashevelt Somerdet Nvanty

Aged Man Missing From Willow Creek Home

A 72 year old man disappeared from his Willow Creek home near Johnson Bradford on Wednesday. Search parties scoured the surrounding woods for his safety without success.

Willow Creek Johnson Bradford Grern

Gannett Buys Another Rochester Newspaper Item

Gannett, linked with Jalen Wymperly, acquires a Rochester title amid a regional media consolidation. The move expands Gannett’s footprint in upstate New York and strengthens its portfolio with the purchase of the Chronicle Times in the city.

Gannett Rochester Ak Gannett Jalen Wymperly Kmetlip Ktochesiar N.Y Gannett Alvecd

Attendant Acquitted In Odd Hospital Case

Herbert Johingen, keeper at the Warre Teepital, was cleared of charges amid a puzzling incident. The case involved a disordered patient and unclear actions, with the court noting insufficient proof of wrongdoing. The outcome ends a troubling episode at the institution.

Herbert Johingen Warre Teepital Hilay Weath

Olean Airport Construction Progress Noted at Hinsdale

Work on the Olean Airport project continues rapidly at Hinsdale with a large steel beam installed for the runway structure. The piece measures substantial size and supports the ongoing construction as local officials and workers push toward completion.

OLEAN Rapidy Pea Cilean Hinsdale Farge

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