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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

5

Farmer Injured In Auto Crash Near Smethport

64 year old farmer Hartley of Campbell farm on Smieth Portborough Vine road struck by Buick touring car driven by Howard Rosy of Mt Jowett near Smethport. He was walking across the highway when a parked vehicle obscured his view. He suffered severe injuries to both legs head and body, taken to Beardford hospital in critical condition. Driver claims innocence. local sheriff investigating. Hartley remains in hospital days.

SV. Finndey Campbell Smieth- Portborough Nalley Rob i L. Owkes Mt. Jowett Howard Rosy Smethport Hartley Seo Uns Hartley Wold Messers Russ Gakes Burg Chatwick Beardford Hospital Mb Jewett Ar. Wartley Jack Alligon Ross Oakes Mom

Elisha Kent Kane Jr Admitted to Bar in McKean County

Elisha Kent Kane Jr of MKushe agua was admitted to practice at the bar of McKean county at the courthouse this borough Tuesday. Son of HE Kane of Xuskegus, a prominent manufacturer and temperance leader, he is a grandson of General Thos Kene and great nephew of explorer Elisha Kent Kane. He studied at Princetan and the University of Washington.

Elisha Kent Kane Mkusheagua McKean County

Mr Hyatt’s Car Wrecked in Valley Road Incident

Mr Hyatt, a prominent local figure, drove from Farmers Valley Tuesday night causing a severe rear end collision with his touring car. The crash damaged the vehicle badly and tied up traffic while the car was towed to the Smedport Garage for repairs. The occupant sustained no injuries.

Hyun Farmers Valley Nisin Snd Smedpfort Wyidt Als Leaces i Ford Field

Port Allegany Priest’s Car Wrecked Near Coryville

A Studebaker coupe owned by Father Michael Pitzgerald of Port Allegany was badly wrecked Thursday near Coryville after a rut caused the vehicle to turn and collide with a tree. Father Fitzgerald suffered only a cut on the nose. the car was brought to the Amethpert Garage for repairs.

Port Allegany Coryville Studebaker Pather Michael Pitzserald Witagerald Deleer Dees Hink Fisher Pitzcorakt Amethpert

Thieves Enter Barn and Stripped McCarthy Truck

Thieves entered the McCarthy meat market on Green Street and stripped a Ford delivery truck of all removable units. The incident is the latest in a series troubling local businessmen and causing significant losses.

Suviley Rieht J. S. McCarthy Green Street McCarthy Meat Market

Hearby Farm May Be Converted To Resort

The Democrat reports Buffalo sportsmen are negotiating to buy Jas Randall’s 400 acre Hearby Farm three miles from Smethport for a summer resort. Prospective buyers plan fencing the woods north of the farm for a game preserve, building a dam to form a small lake on Burney Brook, and laying out a golf course. The site, reachable via two paved routes from Lut Tale, excites the group as a promising retreat.

Democrat Buffalo Jas Barney Brook Marvin Creek Smethport Sars Viana Buffalo Club Burney Brook

New Fire Truck Now Adds To Smethport Department

Last week Hoinen and Gillian delivered a new motor hose truck to Smethport Fire Department. Built at a local factory under contract approved by the boredeh council, the Ford chassis truck carries a large hose load to lighten other units. Funds for the purchase came from recently subscribed fire department money and dam restoration levies. The body is a fine job, and the department now boasts a Buffalo motor pumper, chemical, hose and ladder trucks, plus a motorised steam siren engine, enhancing its equipment to rival any town its size. Smethport claims the best equipped fire department in the journeyy.

LN Commission Hoinen & Gillian Smethport Pire Oval Awanuai Boredeh Council Mire Smethport

SOWARD STRONG SUFFERS HAND CRUSH IN MISHAP

Sufferer Howard Strang, a Toa One man employed as a fitter, was riding a dump truck near East Smethport last Friday when the truck body shifted, pinning his right hand under the car. He sustained severe crush injuries. fellow worker Robert Hamilton aided the injured man and the crew provided first aid at the scene.

Soward Strong Howard Strang Powe Creek Ousest East Smethport Strong Cartral Celwin Robert Hamilton

Fisherman fined for possessing short trout

The report states a fisherman was fined 31 dollars and 40 cents for possessing a trout undersized for the measure. A boy, 12, from Betula Fenently, reportedly caught a German rosen trout about 20 inches long and weighing 24.4 pounds near Potata Crook, with Mile Oviatt noted as preserve keeper.

Waker Keating Jewnehin Lewal Jenath Arcostm Mile Oviatt Potata Crook

Shrine Dedicated at St Elizabeths with Saint Theresa relics

The St Theresa Shrine at St Elizabeths Church was opened Sunday and closed with a rosary strewing ceremony. The display honors Saint Teresa and features a statue by DePrate Statuary of Oneleaya. Clergy from the Carmelites and local pastors led services over three days with hundreds attending.

Lowuutul St.Mievesu Bathor BP Dy Danahue St. Elizabeth's Rome St. Theres DePrate Statuary Company Onleaya Peter K.irchner Aermellée Wilts Huezh Gardner Pittsburgh Hather Donohue Father Dailey Fldred Father Flingerid Port Allegany Saint Theresa Pather Donohue

Autos Collide After Field Maneuver Near Locust Grove Stand

A Sunday night crash on Pal mers Valley road near Locust Grove refreshment stand involved Tony Paull of Hazelhurst driving a Sludebaker and Peterson of Turtlepoint. Both drivers swerved to avoid a stopped car, veered off the highway into a field, and the collision caused minor damage with no injuries reported.

Locust Grove Palmers Valley Tony Paull Hazelhurst Ashe Tony Peterson Turtlepoint Deterson Daniegr

Heinemanns Return to Colegrove Community

Joan Heinemann formerly linked with the chamber industry in this county and his brother the late N. W. Heinemann of Colegrove have moved back to Colegrove after residing in North Carolina. The couple plan to establish permanent residence here as residents welcome them home.

Joan Heinemann Theirown N. W. Heinemann Colegrove Heinemann North Carolin

Noted Choir of 60 Coming Sunday

The Swedish Mission church in Jamestown, SY hosts a midweek prayer service then a Sunday choir event. Sixty gifted voices from the choir will render sacred music led by Graesek and Savid bel Missonehurel, with audience invited to attend in the afternoon. The service begins with a midweek prayer at S27 nslyek A Paris, followed by a welcome for attendees.

Tagds Erelgek Ehireh Jamestown, SY Pt Graesek Lipert

Richard Nourse Suffers Dislocated Shoulder at Play

Richard Nourse, Meesen of Me and Mie, and Forrest Nourse of Lust Mineth 1 Port, sustained a painful left shoulder dislocation after a tricycle accident with a dog at Kings Corners. Dr. Rohnert Slaurhen examined the injuries and provided first aid.

Richard Meesen Mie Forrest Nourse Lust Widan Tina Kings Corners Saturge Rohnert Slaurhen Aithendet Phe Tad

Biggest Glass of New Citizens Ceremony in County

President Judge J. W. Botton presided at a naturalization levy in McKean County. Ninety eight applicants from various towns passed the citizenship tests conducted by Federal Examiner Ralph White of Buffalo. A former local youth, now a lawyer in Bison City, assisted, aided by Americanization classes and educational efforts. An amusing moment occurred when an applicant flustered the court by asking who makes the laws of Pennsylvania, replying “Frank Baldwin.” Friends of the state senator observed the proceedings as potential future declarations were discussed.

J. W. Botton McKeann County Ralph White Buffalo Bison City Policnnts

Smethport July 4 Carnival to Feature Spencer Shows and Fireworks

Smethport hosts McKean County Fair Association July 4 celebration with Spencer Shows Carnival, ferris wheel, rides, 40 concessions, band music, platform dance, and Auto Telli fireworks display. Admission 50 cents day and 8 5 cents evening. Weeklong event after the holiday includes free admission sounds. Entries open for trotailag pacing and cunning vlees with $460 purses.

Molen Smethport Sian Spencer Carnivad Jowell Brothers Philadelphia Auto- Telli Fireworks Company Rochester McKean

Henry O Gallup Dead in Crosby area tragedy

Henry O Gallup, a prominent Smethport pioneer, died in Crosby after a severe illness. The 71 year old was a longtime store owner and respected member of the Gallup family. Survived by two brothers Cahup of Parts Alestnyr and AL Gallup of Yeurpravilis Ma. Funeral for Henry Gallup at Valley Hill's church Friday at 9:00 AM.

Sindhpors Ates Thes Ffeney Crosby Well Kien Tite Mary Mckean Losis Gallap Simethport Tay Gencaesine Tyairoy Smethport Sterling Meath Mr. Caailup Beim Bern Norwich Orkinde Tanup Cahup AL Gallup Hell's Church Nature

Boy Thief In Jail For Betula Jobs

Clarence J Morrison, a 14 year old jailed in Smethport, tied to a spree of robberies at Betula stores. The ring included Rex Fox, 16, and Leonard Palm atier, 18, with others sought by the county authorities. Morrison’s written confession details break-ins at Richards hardware, Calhoun Grocery, and a local church theft plan, plus plans for moonshine making. The youths describe thefts of perfume, razors, knives, groceries, and a kettle, with a note of remorse and cooperation with investigators.

Ayearly Betnly Wileh Siihred Duck Alison Smethport Chirence J. Morrison Almaita Rex Fox Leonard Palnouilier Richard Allien Morrison Tits Muse Mekean County Mtn Clermont Betula Tes Pox Richardsqe Rex Moe Palmatler Calhoun Fox Hon Palmatier Leonard Palimittur Joh Calhou Ohucoh Wis Clarenee Jatin Marrison

Mrs Burns Heads County Democrats Leader Named At Meeting

Mrs Mary Tf Tuens chaired a county Democratic gathering at Mulgan center where she was praised as a founder and organizer. The committeeman and leaders urged unity and party work while warning against factionalism and urging Democrats to push reform and civic involvement. The assembly included county officials and local committee members, detailing plans and names of party figures.

Mary Tf Tuens Aersat Mulgan Ceanney Iheiat Syverhyo New Cheleman Treasieer Ceetelle Midiford Catlin Bevesford Castella Stes All Metaids Uran Tiertreie Nation

Two Elevated to Priesthood in Solemn Episcopal Ceremony

A solemn ceremony at St. Luke Church Smothport ordained Hey Rev. Leland H Roberts and Rev. Lasalle A. Wilson to the priesthood of the Episcopal diocese of Erie. Bishop John G. Ward presided with clergy and lay delegates from the diocese in attendance. The ordination service included a sermon by Rev. I Bowen and special music, drawing a large parish and community gathering.

John GC. Wari Erle St. Lakey Chiveh Smothport Leland HH. Roberts Yart Yart W. BE. van Dyke War Parish Lasalle A. Wilion St. Luke's Stone Calition United States Melean Eplacomd Elorsy Whities Rteir I. Bowen Sharon W. van Dyke M.D Maynard Ward Anylia C. Bentley Olean Cavenmonies T. Panconat Centinyonicanta Bore Allegany Pldved Mt. Jtewou Rey, Roberts Khigua

Solicitors Urge Support for Roosevelt Highway Plan

Promoters in towns along the Roosevelt Highway press for backing as the Roosevelt Highway Association plans a large scale descriptive pamphlet tour to attract motor tourists. President Duslaberre urges merchants and residents to join and fund the effort to promote the scenic route across northern Pennsylvania counties to trans continental travelers.

E. A. Studholme Roosevelt Hiway Association Bay Geo. Duemberra Wella+ bers Roosevelt Highway Preadent Duslaberre Roosevelt Association Pennayivana Roogevelt Suevuefaction

Death of Mas Mabel Cole in local hospital

Mere Mabel Cole aged unknown died after an operation to remove a wall socket within the hospital. Interment followed at a local cemetery. Her husband and a daughter were among mourners. services were held at the home of relatives in Kinweuh. A separate incident saw a car crash through a street wall causing no injuries or major damage.

Mas Mabel Cole Cote Andra Aleve Thame Kinwueh Finghamton Cat Hon Pers Mae G Taylor

Dodge Coupe Wrecked In Rural Crash

A Thuleo coupe left the paved highway near Comes Tunsiay Nisnt and crashed into a van, tearing out two posts and suffering major damage. No one was in the vehicle. it was towed to Smethpert Garage.

Comes Tunsiay Smethpert

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G. W. Hardey Court House Square Elgar Emil Ferry Jack Moerigan Folos Brockenshire Sir Edward Elgar Padson Fillmore Lampe Garnet Shubert Franz Shubert Fred Anderson Sally Mr. Hyatt Hearby Farm St. Theresa Shrine Mrs. J. Heinemann Richard Nourse Phe Demorritt Court House Trey Pennsylvankia Us Point Henry O. Gallup Suhactihe ST. Luke's New York
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