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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

6

Dan Cupid Busy This Week

A series of wedding notices across Smethport area events from June 25 to June 27. Johnson-Hull pairs Charles Johnson and Robert Hull wed at Port Allegany Swedish Lutheran parsonage with attendants Lucy Moore and Albert Johnson. Cooper-Bullers union in Bridford with Margaret Cooper and Byron Butter as attendants. Hector-Elias couple, Acda Hector and Edwin S. Elime wed at West King Street residence with Alma Hector and George Elias as attendants. Post ceremony trips planned to Erie, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Jamestown with home to Bradford and Jamestown after July. An auto crash on Marvin Street involved Nick Zippotelia and a Johnsonburg car with minor damage.

R. A. Suherey Port Allegany Erie Cleveland Bell Telephone Company Robert Hull Interstate Glass Company Smethport Myr Hell Democrat Ming Truende Charles Johnson Alfred Johnson Mirs Joseph Hun Hector-Elias Acda Elvera Hector Olaf Hecter West King Street Edwin S. Eline Mt. Jewett Larson Alma Hector George Elis Marvin ST Ford Nick Zippotelia Johnsonburg Bippotelia Ross Marvin Ward Smethpoort Mille Zipperella Johnconburg

SAILS FOR EUROPE WITH LARGE PARTY ON GEORGE WASHINGTON

Miss Vern Freaman sailed from New York on June 2 aboard the George Washington for a four-month trip to England France Italy and Switzerland. She travels with a group of 12 from Scudder School for sale—Diby Stroller at phone number BIW Smoothport adv 26).

Europe Vern Freaman New York George Washington England France Italy Switzerling Scudder Schoen Arthur Witt Biw

Death of Daniel Sheehan Ditiel M Sheehan 49

Daniel Sheehan a former Smethport resident and Shawmut railroad conductor died suddenly at Kaul Memorial Hospital St Marys Monday June 26 at 9 A M cause listed as poisoning. Born November 12 1874 in Hornell NY he lived in Smethport then Mt Jewett before settling in St Marys for years. Survived by mother Mrs Jeremiah Sheehan one daughter Helen eight sisters and several brothers. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church St Marys and burial followed in the local cemetery.

Ditiel M. Sheehan Smethport St Marys Kaul Memoral St. Marys Denly Uliizy Min Bir Sheehan Hornell Mra Jermian Sheehan Smathport Gidang Shawmut Railroad Mt. Jewote Su -Marys Daniel Sheehan Hing Lee Shawmut Jin Wag Thescatischts of Columbus Elke Order of Railway Sacred Heart Chixvch

Nellis Couple Set to Leave for Texas

Mr and Mrs Ins Nellis depart this week in their car for Texas where Mr Nellis has offensive oil interests. They will stay indefinitely. Burdette Hall house at Whiter and Union sold in Loweek to Thomas Arthurs of East Smethport. County Game Warden Bens brought several men from the Ormsby Simpsons and Davis region a Smethfe dogs they were Anefl and forced to buy ings for the animals.

Mrs. Nellis Texas Ins. Nellis Mr. Nellis Buys Whiter and Union Streets Loweek Thomas Arthurs East Smethport DGG Bens Ormsby Simpsons Davis

Old Resident Hendrickson Dies in Erie After 45 Years Local ties end

News from Erie reports the sudden death of John Hendrickson 74 at his daughter Mrs Alfie Johnston’s home. A Whig area lumberman for 45 years, he was born in Sullivan County New York in 1849 and moved west at age 29. He leaves two daughters, four sons, and a wife from a second marriage. Funeral services will be in Erie with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery Friday at 2 PM officiated by Rev S A Renicks. Serious illness hits Gustaf Engstrom as he suffers internal bleeding and is attended by Dr Hamilton before being returned home for care.

John Hendrickson Alle Johnston Erie Hendrickson Sullivan County N. Y Bee d Alfie Jonneton James Connley Samont Lewis Crosby Arthur Cleveland John Bradford Puneri Bony Rose Will Cemetery 8. A. Renicks Gustaf Engstrom Eugen Vienlin Engstron Allice Dr. Hamilton

Speckled beauties on display by Hart Thompson

Hart Thompson of Simpson showcased twenty speckled trout at the Grand Central Hotel. The fish ranged from the shortest to 23 inches, packed in ice, fresh since being caught. The event highlighted anglers from the Allegheny headwaters. The display occurred this morning.

Hart Thompson Simpson Grand Central Hotel Allegheny Quinn Laboratories Company Fust Smeihnort

Last Gonopus Club Meeting At Grand Centre Hotel

The Cam pus Club met Monday noon with twenty six members present. Reports covered land and road work for summer projects and a swimming pool contract. A dinner preceded the business sessions as members discussed rail and road safety and preparations for the season amid local headlines.

Grand Centere Mauch Business Charles Masser DM. Brusted Salford Fry Dustry Committee Tnet Barta Hense Wen Shiwnart Chy Jy le Morrisey Gormittee Eigton Wis Power Grose L. Leckenberry Staedhgort Pennsylvania Iron Crossing muGlrosud Patter Jens Jett Kane Ludlow Larabee

Laying New Gas Main Improves City Service

Smethport Gas Company workers lay a four inch high pressure main on King Street from HIM Street to Lang Street to connect with existing lines. Company representatives say the project will materially improve service across the town and year round pressure remains steady. The Crosby field connection enables virtually full service, while other county lines reduce winter outages.

Mne Smethport Gas Company King Street Him Street Lang Street S Company

Fire destroys Hector home on West King Street

Fire this afternoon at 2 45 gutted the home of Qlef Hector on West King Street. Origin not known. Building a total loss. Fire department responded quickly but hampered by lack of water. Engine was called but flames controlled before use. Greatest share of furnishings and clothing saved.

Qlef Hector West King Street Aswe

County Dealers Organize County Automobile Association

County dealers convened Tuesday night in Bradford to form the County Association with officers L. White as president Peter Albertson as vice president and Stebert Scherer as recording secretary. A six member board of directors was elected James Quirk Smethport Shields Eldred and Kessler. A July session will draft a constitution and by laws and set a July 15 meeting at the Grand Central Hotel. Delegates will attend the Erie Convention in August and wool pool plans were outlined by the Sheep Men group with sale logistics at Port Allegany warehouses July 7 to 11. A Grange note: Fidelity Grange will not meet on July 4.

County Automobile Acalves Bradford Nobil Dewey Kessler Jewett Grand Centract Ertre Erte Mi Hein County John Arfile C.J. White Cal, Burns A. J. Bond H.C. Chatton A. TR. Johnson Erie Deregathon Coutsty Mts Meathers Albegaany Glass Factory Port Allegany A. AL Port Ategany AL BE Turtle Point Bisredsinginsting

Buffalo Pittsburgh Highway Campaign Gains State Attention

The Buffalo Pittsburgh Highway Association has drawn broad notice across the state as supporters urge organized, concerted action. Local road enthusiasts push for formal steps and strong advocacy to secure funding for a 4 mile link between Indiana and Findford, with federal backing hoped for.

Buffalo Gail Pittsburch Pittsburgh Ford Fran Hayrishiliz Indiana Findford

Fragmentary Local Notice From An Unclear Source

Partial readable text mentions Mers BC and individuals Peter Mrs PD Galan amid a garbled family or reader context. No clear event, date, or action is discernible besides oblique names and places.

Mers Peter PD Galan

Valley plant starts July at McKean County Refinery

The McKean County Refining Company's bit plant is set to operate on July 6. Work on new condensers and conveyors is progressing rapidly and recent tests show equipment in excellent condition. Plans for a subsidiary plant remain undisclosed with no firm timeline.

McKean County Refining Company Democrat

Advertising Rates Rise at MeKeean Democrat

New rate schedule effective January 1923 increases Maplay advertising to 16c per inch on regular contracts and 8c per inch for transient ads. Paper cites rising production costs and a sworn weekly circulation surpassing 1,000 copies as justification for the increase.

MeKean County Democrat Fs Democrat Spr

Local baseball setback as Smethport blanks Sheffield

The Joen knights of Bywat were edged 10 9 by SheMold at East Smethport Community Field. Smethport errors and greased gloves draw criticism while fans hope locals improve before the next game at Community Field with Johnsons post American Legion.

Joen Knights Bywat SheMold East Smethport Bobby Hull Adams Smethport Jed American Legion

Dairymen's League Announces Milk Price Classes

Prices set for 3 percent milk per 100 pounds at the 201-210 mile zone by dealera. Class 1 2.33 dollars includes all fluid milk and cream with varying differentials for abammed milk. Class 2A 2.05 dollars covers skimmed and condensed milk derivatives. Class 4 2.40 dollars applies to American cheese production. Pricing ties to New York market averages and butter quality scores.

Dairymen's League News Dealera Dairymen's League Cooperative Association New York Quatiliona Mt Cage Aif

Boroughs Taxing Dogs in Pennsylvania Decision

A court ruling allows boroughs to levy dog taxes in Pennsylvania adding to state tax policy. The decision clarifies local authorities may impose fees on dog owners under existing municipal authority.

Pennsylvania

Raid Ends Alcohol Dumping Ground Destruction

A Court ordered destruction forced by authorities targeted a local liquor dumping ground. About 26 gallons of moonshine known as white mule 10 quarts of whiskey raisin jack and hard cider were disposed of along with other containers. Named contributors, including Jack Altman Cuba and Friedman, were noted for involvement in the raid and public mourning followed for lost beverages. The disposal also eradicated vermin and wild animals that infested the site.

Rodin Jack Ted Yislore Locul aMecerk Knights of the Boot Robineer Allison Thia Colous Jack Altman Cubisca Friedman Ebfaf Browera

Gentry Bros Shows to Visit Smethport Next Tuesday

Smethport is set for a big circus day with Gentry Bros Tomova Shows and James Patterson’s Big 4 Ring Train Wild Animal Circus coming on Tuesday, July 3. Annette Dolmonte leads young Indy riders and a cast of animal performers, ponies, elephants, camels, and bands in an afternoon and night program plus a morning parade. The show features a veterinary surgeon who explains how the troupe handles 200 ponies on the road. Also reported: a tourist collision with a light pole at Main and Marvin streets causing minor damage and sign confusion for travelers.

Smethport Annette Dolmonte Indy Gentry Bros. Tomova James ‘Patterson Smathport Jas Main Marvin Herough Fury and Pala Fie Jewett

Betula Camp Fire event organized by Wenger and Brown

Wenger and Miss Emily Brown as guardians organize a Betula Camp Fire. On Tuesday the Betula girls held an ice cream and candy sale on the Wenger lawn, a very successful affair. A Selever Utne side show provided amusement and drew merriment from guests.

Betula Wenger Emily Brown Nearstall Freuidian

Large class confirmed at Swedish Lutheran Church

Confirmation held at Swed ish Lutheran Church last Sunday with twelve children named, led by Rev. G. F. Larson of Port Allegaby. Named confirmants include Robert Johnson Gustave Johnson Leonael Johnson Alfred Oman Leonant Olsen Shirley Larson Margaret Swangon Etste Johnson Marlim Anderton Cecelia Oman Nellie Carlon and Austiierg. Holy communion planned for next Sunday.

G. 5. Larson Port Allegaby Robert Johnson Gustave Johnson Leonael .Johnson Alfred Oman Leonant Olsen Shirley Larson Margaret Swangon Etste Johnson Marlim Anderton Cecelia Oman Nellie Carlaon Austiierg

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