Electric Power Bond Issue Carried In Smethport Election
The borough approved a $33,000 electric light and power bond issue by a vote of 407 to 27. Sentiment favored a transmission line from Olean Highland Power rather than a local plant, with plans for ornate street lighting and widespread current distribution. The borough will decide soon and arrange for bond issuance, plus related substations and wiring. A state game preserve survey near Norwich is also noted, involving J K Hogarth, C Benson, and C M Colegrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campus’ Club
Democrat
Smethport
Olean Highland Power Company
Portville
Eldred
Main Street
Comet
J. K. Hogarth
Thig Borough
Carl Benson
Mt. Jewett
C. M. O Colegrove
Norwich
Potato Creek
Reo
Band Gange at Galco Friday
Smethport Band concludes concert at the courthouse band stand after a few numbers. Future programs announced in the Democratiet with added numbers. a band dance planned for next Friday to raise funds for uniforms. Tickets priced at 1.90, on sale now. proceeds support the local musical organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Court House
Democratiet
Main Street
Smetuport
Prominent stage artists Doyle and Hogarth in Smethport visit
Prominent stage artists Mr and Mrs Leonard Doyle arrived in Smethport Sunday night after performing in George M Cohan's Meanest Man in the World which ran for months in Chicago. Mrs Doyle, Leona Hogarth, has been a leading actress in that production and other works including Everywoman and Experience. Doyle, a noted actor, has drawn wide notice in leading roles and is a strong baseball prospect for Smethport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Doyle
Smethport
George Cohan
Chicago
Doyle
L. K. Hogarth
King Brig
United States
Leona Hogarth
Barrymore
Mr. Doyle
Cohan
Smethwort
Smethport Men Reported Missing After Flood Tale
A message from Earl Chase says Glenni Chase’s brother Earl lost his car and belongings, sparking worry that he and James Daly, Smethport youths employed at a glaze factory, may be caught in a Kansas flood area while en route home from Olmulgee Oklahoma. Smethport friends await details of their disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Glenni Chase
East Smethport
Earl Chase
Kansas
Chase
James Daly
Smethport
Olmulge
Woman's Auxiliary to Be Organized at Local Church
A meeting at the Methodist Church basement Friday at 7 30 p m invites all mothers sisters and wives of service men to help form the Women's Auxiliary of Bucktail Post American Legion after receiving the charter. A Band dance is also announced for Friday night in Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodiat Church
Women's Auxilliary of
Buck~ Tai
American Legion
Panther Sightings Reported Across Old Rail Road Route
Claude Heinlein driving along the old narrow gauge road near Jewett to Ormsby encountered a wild cat he believes to be a panther. The animal, three feet long with tawny color, watched the car from the roadside. Local residents recall shrieks and signs cited previously, with hunters years ago reporting tracks unlike any known wildlife and a large jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Heinlein
Jew, Ott
Ormsby
United States
Mncal
Work On Bridge At Bmethport Kasson Route Under Way
The L Cohen construction company began work on the Bmethport to Kasson highway section last week and closed the road between two points. Superintendent Gabrony has a crew at Marvin street for extensive work with bridges and grading. A new steam shovel arrived as the fleet expands and equipment is readied for rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cohen Construction Company
Bmeth
Kasson Highway
Fermont
Suneatendent
Gabrony
Marvin
Cohen Ie
Road Opens on Warren and Moore Highway to Crass mites Crossing
Road work progresses on the Warren and Moore highway from Smethport to Crass mite crossing with opening toward Crass mite and Cole Creek School house by July 4. Superintendent M A Aldrich warns motorists to stop speeding as gaps in shoulders and grade work continue, with daily material deliveries and concrete progress unsnarled by weather. Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday services June 19 with morning worship at 1 30 and evening at 7 20 led by the pastor, plus Sunday school and Junior League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren & Moore
Smethport
Farmers Valley
Crassmite
Cole Creek
M. A. Aldrich
the Democrat
Warren & Moore Co
Rew Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Allegheny National Forest to be discussed in Pittsburg meet
Plans for the Allegheny National Forest on the headwaters of the Allegheny River in northwestern Pennsylvania will be a key topic at the Pennsylvania Forestry Association meeting in Pittsburgh June 16 and 17. The national forest would cover about 1,000,000 acres across parts of Pennsylvania and New York, with implications for flood control navigation and hydro power.
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Smethport
McKean County
Forestry Commission
Pittsburg
Nationw Forestry Commission
Allegany Natiounal Forest
Penna
New York
McXoim County
Democrat
New Forest
Vass Timber and Game
Allegheny River
Jower River
Pittsburgh
Olean
Kato
Nhevi Syeeks
New York State
Caltauraugua
Allegany Counties
Allegheny Forest
Allegany State Park
A. T. Fancher
Salamanca
theAllegany State Park Commission
Clauncey J. Hamiln
Hamilton Ward
George H. Dion
Buffalo
Frederick C. Keiser
Drinkirte
Pennsylvania State Game and Forestry Commission
Norwich
Smathport
Allegany Naional
National Forestry Commission
Allegany Forest
Harrisbore
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Forestry Or Seniation
United States Chamber of Commerce
Dt. Rethrock
Thieves' Honor Judge Deliberates On Burkes Companions
Judge Howton heard Burke plead for Edward Mathews and John Culler as the term of criminal court neared its end. Burke sought leniency for his two companions while admitting his own guilt in a series of earlier robberies near Bradford. Mathews, a long-time jail resident, spoke of his failed attempts to reform, hinting at a desire to change but acknowledging a criminal pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Burke
Howton
Criminal Court
Burke
Edward Mathews
John Culler
Western
Bradford
Matthewa
Cullen
Sail
Matthews
Mann
Allieon
Tara
Jack
Bradfort
Matthew
Ba. Matthews
Derkis Freeman Not Guilty in Shooting Case at Lewle Run
A jury acquitted Geotee Derkis in Lewle Run about twenty minutes after trial for shooting Jake Reed of East Smethport. Spectators faced a bench rebuke as the trial closed for a verdict that followed defense claims of self defense and character evidence for Derkis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geotee Derkis
Jake Reed
East Smethport
Lewle
Derkis
Reed
Witheason
Derkin
Pinkerton
guil_ ty
Costa
Domi_nick Rich
Mrs Rogers Dies In Kane Train Tragedy At 70
Smethport residents were stunned by the Kane accident that killed Mrs Sarah G. Rogers widow of Lucius Rogers founder of the Kane Republican. The 70 year old, nearly deaf, stepped onto Edgar Street crossing and was struck by a locomotive. Remains were recovered in fragments. The Kane Republican notes her long ties to Smethport and Kane.
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Smathprat
Kane
Samhr G. Rogers
Lucille Rogers
Smethport
Sarah G. Rogers
Pine Avenue
Pennsylvania
Edgar
Atrest
C. G. Bron
Fragmenta
Rogers
HES
Kane Bince
Lucius Ro Bere
Kene Republican Jag
A& Weekly
Rogera
Philadelphia
Aisten
Backetty Harbor
New. York
Fantina Burdick
H. &. Rogers
Mt. Jowett
Lucy Sheroreeldee
Wisconsin
Edgar Street
Biddle
Charley Coleman
Highway Officials Visit District Headquarters in Williamsport
State Highway Commissioner Lewis S Sadler and Chief Engineer W W Thier of the Highway Department Harrisburg visited the 1st highway district headquarters at Williamsport comprising McKean Elk Cameron and Potter counties for an automobile tour of inspection. Thurday P M Tebbs construction engineer and A M White assistant construction engineer also visited the local highway office. Dances every Wednesday night at Gale Park from 9 to 1 inviting all to come and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S. Sadler and Co
D. Thier
Highway Department
Harrisburg
McKean
Elk
Cameron
Potter Counties
Bmeinport
Mciaia
P. M. Tebbs
A. M. White
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Galco
Mrs. Leonard Doyle
Woman's Auxiliary
Cairo
Panther
Alfe
Allegheny U. S. Forest
Freeiman
Goriminal Court
Lucius Rogers
Minem
Thim
Galeo Park
Ady
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