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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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Goudersport Editor Seeks 100 Brown Nosed Black Bears

The Coudersport Enterprise reports a controversial 1927 appeal for 100 large brown nosed black bears to stock a game reservation on the Seajinay Island along the Casequet River. Editor notes aim to secure price quotes and delivery by July 15, with potential Canada shipments if bears are scarce.

Goudersport Coudersport Enieprice Seajinay Casequet River Senjinay Brown Nosed Black Bear Commission Canada

Tidewater Company Pump Station Destroyed By Fire

The Tidewater Ol Co pump station at Indian Greek crossing was destroyed by fire last Friday after gas in the engine cylinder head ignited as the pumper heated the engine bottle. Flames spread to a nearby receptacle, engulfing the building and contents. Engineer WW Lt Stevens suffered severe burns to hands and face.

Bear Trapping Efforts Reported in Potter County Sheep Range

The Enterprise notes a small black bear depredating sheep in Alt Quimby area near Odin. Game Protector Jotin Herrier and John Wed worked a steel trap after the bear, last Sunday night, but failed to capture it. The bear is described as unusually bold, and efforts continue to protect the Ma Quuinby sheep fold.

Potter CO Coudersport Enterprise Herrier Alt Quimby South Woods Odin John Wed Woodeward Gothin Errier Berrier

Bradford Girl Wins Honors At Michigan

Mary Boylard Downs daughter of Mr and Mrs Jolr Downs of 86 Petralia street Bradford has graduated from the University of Michigan and Bradford College student. In five years she earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Literature Science and the Arts and a degree from the University School for Nurses. She completed a seven year course in five years and earned honors as an honor student in both branches.

Bradford Michigan Pradford Mary Boylard Downs Ped Jolr Downs Petralia Street University of Michigan Bradford College See Downs Bradford High School Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts of Michigan University School For Nurses

Extension centers train 8252 teachers

Growth in teacher training extension activities at Penn State is shown in the annual report by Tr Aa Murrell. Enrollment rose sharply from a few thousand years ago to 8252 in the past year, with 176 centers offering teacher training, 37 studied by teachers, 28 graduate courses conducted, and 26 substitute programs organized.

Pennsylvania State College Tr Aa Murrell Out College

Fire Destroyed Weedville Grocery Store Burned Building

Fire in Weedville near St Marys destroyed the large wooden grocery and general store owned by Mike Assolone, with quarters for his family. The blaze early Tuesday morning caused an estimated loss of 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. Patsy Assolone, son, resided on the premises.

Feril ST. Marys Sir Marys Mike Assolone Weerdsville O Merning Weedville Asselone Patsy Asselone

Want Ads Rates and Contact Details

Want Ads in this column one cent per word with a minimum charge of 26 cents. Cash must accompany the order unless the customer has no cash. Mail orders to The Democrat Smethsort Pa. Telephone Bell 53.

the Democrat Smeth Sort Telephone Bell

Pigs for Sale and Local Notices From East Smethport

Notice regarding maternity and medicine cases at home and a 12 hour per week plan. Pigs for sale from O. K. Harm: 12 white pigs, seven weeks old. Square dance at Blue Lantern on July 2 with hats and other novelties. Reward offered for return of fire and cover lost on Totate creek highway yesterday. Lost music guard in leather case near Corner Dell State on Monday night May 1st. House for sale on West King Street in good condition. inquire at Democrat office.

O. K. Harm Ealit Blue Lantern Totate Creek Highway Corner Dell State West King Street Cortor Tot Democrat Adui

Prescription for Rheumatism and Neuritis Offered Free

Paul Case of Brockton Massachusetts claims to have obtained a noted French rheumatism and neuritis prescription while in France with the American Army. He says he has given it to thousands with wonderful results and offers to mail it free to anyone who provides their address.

France Paul Case Brockton Mass

Shawmut to End Gasoline Line Car Service

The Pittsburgh, Stawinut and Northern Railroad will discontinue its gasoline line car on the division this month after a loss of about $5,000 in the past year. The car will run between St Marys and Brookville, replacing the steam train. After July 25 two steam passenger trips will operate daily, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, run by conductor John McLaughlin, with plans to coordinate transport of mill traffic via the O. S. & S. Bus Line between here and Olean.

Shawmut Bolivar Bolivar Breeze Pittsburgh, Stawinut & Northern Railroad Company St. Maryd Brookville Afernoon Aire John McLaughlin Here Olean

Tine Car Transfer After Operating Loss

A company bought a tine car for about $27,000 and put it into operation in one division. It now reports large operating losses and plans to transfer the vehicle to another division to cut costs.

Tine

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