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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

4

Passing Of Well Known Beloved Woman Clara Vila Holmes

Clara Vila Holmes wife of Leonard B Holmes of Coryville died at home June T p m after a short illness. Born March 10 1880 in Hazen Jefferson County she married Leonard J Holmes October 12 1904 in Ridgway Pa and had three sons and a daughter. Funeral at the family home burial in Smethport Rev A L Pang officiating. The article honors her Christian service and community works. Attending out of town were relatives from Midway Hazen Brockwayville and Ridgeway. The service featured singing by cousins from Midway.

Clara Vila Holmes Leonard B. Holmes Coryvilly Midgway Sar Moore New York City Richard Mayes Rining- Mayes Key Will Smith Anne, Vandervaot Brockwayville Marvin Mayes Burens Moore Brookville Joan Mayes Pred Mayes Hazen Bellioti Frank Bell Ruby Arnold Charlee Larimer Burt Mayes Delo Shaffer Hershel Davis

Vicinity notes on local movements and visits

Hyde to marry Herberk and Gilbert. Rice traveled from Dallas City Saturday. Frank Reeves and wife return from wedding trip. A. E. Bicklew wrote a letter last week. Mrs. Stickies health poor. Milo Ovdall called on. Hyde visited Wetula and returned home Saturday. W. C. Hyde working at Albert Cleveland project at Walt Run. spent Sunday at home. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Oviatt of Aiken visited with parents in D. Valley Road. Tom Cochran bought from Mrs. Mary Quimby of Coudersport the Glavin farm on By Maley Road. Mather of O. K. Farm delivering milk in new truck. James Tawton moved to new home on Wilow Street Smethport. Leona Dunn returned from Coryville after week with Ellen Hyde in Enet Valley Road. Anna McKean back from Crosby to Tush Hill with children. Mary Aphey and Rose Pratt of E. Smethport visited relatives in Shaffee NL. Roy Dickinson making improvements on Potato Creek Road. Wade and Leo Burdick travel to Baltimore to visit sister. Miss Adney Reeves guest of Lois Burdick. remark about Adna Burdick misquote. May 2 notes Burchely.

Vicinity Hyde Herberk Gilbert Rice Dallas City Frank Reeves Nike A. E. Bicklew James Tawton Wilow Street Smethport Misa Leona Dunn Coryville Ellen Hyde Enet Valley Anna McKean Crosby Tush Hill Mary Aphey Rose Pratt E. Smethport Shaffee, NL

Local visits and graduation trips span several days

Mies Helen Ploren hosted a guest for several days, while Miay Bessie Pratt of Prentisvale, Pa, attended graduation exercises at State College where her son William was among the graduates. Mrs. George Howe of East Smethport traveled to State College for the same ceremony. Mrs. Mary Abbey and Mrs. Rexe Pratt visited the Pratt family, and Mrs. Fred Pratt of Frendgvale was mentioned in connection with the Pratt household.

Mies Helen Ploren Miay Bessie Pratt Prentisvale George Howe East Smethport State College Willam Ia Mary Abbey Rexe| Pratt Mts

Grange Saturday Night Program June 17

The Grange plans a Saturday night program on June 17 with readings by Mrs. Oviatt and Mrs. Hender, songs by Orange and Grange, and discussions on packing winter butter in June and cultivation frequency for corn and potatoes. Samuel Green and Mrs. Lillian Gallup lead openings, Pomona Grange and Slate College reports from attending members are noted.

Oviatt Ale Ice Gallup Lillian Gallup Samuel Green Hender Pomona Grange Slate College

Dance at Crosby Red Men’s Hall Saturday June 17

A Crosby event announces a dance at the Red Men's Hall Saturday night June 17. Everyone is invited and assured a good time. Tickets cost five cents.

Crosby Crosby Red Men's

Boy Wanted for Movie Magazine Agent Role in New York

A town seeks a go-getter teen aged 14 to 19 for the post of junior agent for the famous Movie Weekly Magazine. Duties include after school work with potential prizes and tickets, with promotion upon performance. Send letter to Mr. E. L. Gilbert, Persona, 3rd floor, 119 West 40th Street, New York City, including past selling experience, age, parental details, school grade and two references.

Movie Weekly E. L. Gilbert West 40Th New York City

Eldred Eagle Reports Road Troubles and Collision

Had a little trouble on the state road north of Eldred as work delays and pay issues affect crew. A Ford truck carrying young riders toward Kane was struck by another Ford. Elva Rogers sustained a broken shoulder, multiple injuries, and the other driver fled, license unknown. The Kane Republican and Democrat items follow.

P. B. Colgan Eldred Joverhead Kane Elva Rogers F. G. Copeland'a Thie City Kana Republican

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