Great Races and Celebration at County Fair Grounds
Preparations are in place for a large county fair celebration at the County Fair Grounds in Stndthport next Monday July Fourth. Top horses from the region contest 2:22 pace and 2:22 trot with $300 purses, while other events, bands, balloon ascensions, a fireworks show, rides, and midway attractions promise a full day of entertainment. An emphasis on family picnics and ample parking accompanies the festive program.
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McKein County
United States
Fhorzemen
Intethport Band
Jacl Murrison
Emil Merry
Muelt
Jewel Tiros
Philadelphia
Sis Antonelli
Alpha Colegrove Leaves to Enter West Point
Alpha Colegrove son of Mes A W Colegrove of East Main street left yesterday to enter the United States Military academy at West Point N Y. He passed the rigid physical and mental pre examination and is a former local high school athlete. His appointment was secured by former Congressman Swoogpe.
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Alpha Colegrove
A. W. Colegrove
East Main Street
United Sae Military Academy
West Point
Young Colegrove
Alpha
A. TW
Colegrova
Swoogpe
Wreck at Larabee On Roosevelt Highway Injures Two
A late Thursday night crash near Larabee on the Roosevelt highway involved a Ford with New York plates en route from Port Allegany to Olean. The car missed a turn, struck a steel sign post at the center intersection, rolled onto its side, and was demolished. The two occupants escaped with only minor injuries despite a severe impact and the vehicle’s destruction.
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Larabee
Roosevelt Highway
New York
Wis
Would & Vner
Noted Stage Folks Visit Smethport From Hollywood
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Doyle prominent metropolitan stage stars arrive in Smethport to visit Mrs Doyle's parents Mr. and Mrs K K Hogerth of Kingstreet. Leoni Mogarth former Smethport girl has been in California for Mrs. Doyle's health after a surgical operation in Chicago last fall. Thawle hopes to debut a new production in New York in the fall.
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Leonard Doyle
Metropolitan
Leoni Mogarth
Smethport
Hollywood
Calif
Redfield Gillett and Rost to Europe on tour
Robert Gilet and Robert Redfield, Yale graduates, sail from Smethport for Montreal to embark on a several weeks European tour. They will visit London Paris and Berlin with possible side trips, planning to call at points of interest in England France and Germany during their absence.
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Redfield Gillett
Rost
Redfield
Europe
Robert Gilet
Robert Redfeld
Yale
Smethport
Montreal
Que
Focal Young Nen
Intereet
England
France
Germany
Death of C. E. Milroy in Movhunie Street home
Charles E B Milroy longtime resident dies after a nine day illness from pneumonia at his residence on Movhunie street. Born May 3, 1856 in Bedford, he married Millie Stark Frost in 1890 and moved here in 1944. Survived by a large blended family, including three children, several stepchildren, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at home with Rev. CH M Whelan officiating. burial Rose Hill cemetery. numerous relatives and friends attend from multiple towns.
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C. E. Milroy
Charles EB. Milroy
Movhunie Street
Illoosa
Milroy
Bedford Midh
Aris
Rimes Milroy
T’la Millie Stark Frost
Fildred
Anssines
Tatijh Woods
Sharpsville
Peet Milroy
Ehmer Dede
Truntington
Mig
Bart Gallop
Geon Valentine
Philideinhty
sRrawchildren
Kalstec
Anthony Westlake
Bertford
Mich
Beather
John
iMllmy
Teandolph
N.Y
CH. M. Whelan
Simathport M. FE
Rose Hill
Func
Frost
Diehl
Ren Teet
Fyntin
Words and Children
Wy I
Pramdelahs
Rhine PO
Titthe Vailas
Fradford
Alken
Derrick City
Belfalo
Port Anesiny
Knox Glass Company Leases Wilcox Plant
The Knox Glass Company, already operating plants at Know Pr, Marienyilla, and Furkers Landing, has leased the Wilcox plant of the Shee Nela Glass Bottle Co to the Democrat.
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Knox Glass Company
Wilcox
Knox Clow Company
Spentiee Vlisa
Know Pr
Marienyilla
Furkers Landing
Len
Glass Mask Co. Elects Staff for New Year
Glass Mask Co. to manufacture sectional colored glass masks for electric light oils invented by E. G. Chase. Officers elected for the year: President E. G. Chase, Vice President J. C. Backus, Secretary and Treasurer Drake. Production to occur at Point Marion factory with clamps from Backus Novatty Co. in Smethport. If demand grows a dedicated plant may be built in Sedat. Cline returned from Point Marion with initial stock of masks in assorted colors. Local advertising firms loom large in market growth.
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EB. G. Ciao Glass Srvctatty Co
E. G. Chase
J. C. Backus
I Drake
Coloreit Giass
Cana
Point Marlon
Backus Novatty
Inv Smethport
Sedat
Omy
Cline
Iran Point Marion
Spencer Shows and Carnival Here Next Week
The Spencer shows bring a carnival to Smethport with four riding devices seven shows including a Dog and Pony act and side shows with wonders from around the world. Aimed to be the biggest celebration yet in town, the committee plans a week of amusements starting Monday July 4 and moving in town Tuesday after the holiday.
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McKeiwn County
Sam Spencer
Ollelals
Fir
Jne
Smethport
Spencer
Inicar ‘Tractiony
Ada
Boy Scout Camp Shinnawanna Opens Near Port Allegany
The Boy Scout Camp Shinnawanna near Port Allegany opened Saturday and will host Crom 35 in 30 Boy Scouts from McKean and Potter counties for eight weeks. With space for about 50 boys and nearly 40 in the area, stays are limited to two weeks per group, with new admissions rotating in as weeks end. Scouts learn camping, Indian lore, and nature skills, including shaming and hiking.
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Shinnawanna
Port Allegany
Crom
McKean
Potter
Thair
Eranderittt
Smethport Cubs Triumph Over Bradford Pretzels
Smethport Cubs defeated Bradford Pretzels 18 to 3 at Community Field last Sunday. Pitcher Tommy Clark and catcher Lois Hail returned to uniform, while Taleton and Whar Ho-tier freen were not in action.
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Smethport
Bradford
Witcher
Tommy Clark
Lois Hail
Wtf
Smrthynet
Thomas J Finn Dies in Olean After Brief Illness
Thomas J Finn, long time resident of Olean, N Y, died after a brief illness at his home on 280 Third Avenue. He was known in Smethport and had worked for Amour and Company for 28 years and the past 20 years in a related field. His death followed a short illness and he was well regarded in the community.
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Thomas J. Finn
Olean
N.Y
Smethport
Ty Amour and Company
Thomas Anderson Escapes Injuries After Street Collision
Thomas Anderson, former Med School athlete, narrowly escaped serious harm when struck by a touring car driven by Keith Cotter on East Smethport Street. He rolled under the vehicle then held on as it dragged him, sustaining scrapes and a sprained shoulder but no bone fractures per a Bradford X-ray. He returned home with his parents after treatment by Dr. W. A. Ostrander.
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Tas Mireles
Oullfomnda
Hboulevarda
All Wineter
Thomas Anderton
Athleta Wie
A. M. Anderson
Paeie Coustelty
Mit
Keith * Cotter
East Smethport
Youns Anderson
Istrout
Peterson Heng Usige
Navror
Ta Ta Hing Anderson
Soung Uem
Pie
Robber Conley Captured in Syracuse After Fur Heists
Syracuse, N Y. police nabbed Free Conley a notorious fur thief after a nationwide manhunt spanning from Dunkirk to Boston. Convicted in Oswald’s fur store robbery in Syracuse five years ago he received a sentence of ten and a half years. Covert profits from the 1922 robbery included 15 800 dollars from Oswald’s and several coats recovered in Bradford Pa. Conley’s wife Victoria Scott Conrey and others aided his capture and the case led to recovery of fur from Bradford and other towns.
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Bradford
Syracuse
Symcuse
N.Y
Duns
DzLfolk
Boston
Conley
Walliam
J. Barnum
Oswald
Wateh Conley
H. FP
Siave
North
Salina Street
Synteuse
Pennsylvania
Victoria Scott Conrey
Buffalo
New York Central
Cantey
Pradland
Alwaya
Postal
Stutheritties
Mrs McCann Appointed Bradford Assessor in Special Meeting
Bradford voters gained a new county official as Mrs McCann, wife of Eugene McCann, was selected by the Mekean county Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired term as First Ward assessor. The appointment was supported by the Democratic committee and followed a formal process with two male candidates on the ballot.
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Imrs
McGcann
Bradford
Mekean
Fhigesie McCann
Bred-font Ore McCann
Eugeny McCann
Fortes Pennlar
Uren
Canspelithon
Kuly
Boy Suffered Broken Leg After Tuesday Football Play
Soryville lad Prink Stitek Jr aged 13 sustained a broken leg during a play. He was assisted by bystanders and transported to Moatdidin hospital where doctors attended and reported the injury.
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Soryville
Prink Stitek, Jr
Doryville
Mhuesday
Times Hospital
Olen
Canvassers Wanted in Warren Pa For Local Sales
Canvassers wanted to sell in your hometown or else. Whee Household gnnls of merit. ary Quad commission or stright cam imdb. Teachers on varatism preferred, Apply in person oor by letter. METZGAR WRIGHT CO., Warren Pa. Subscribe for tha Damoarat.
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Metzgar-Wright CO
Warren, Pa
Smethport Band Tonight At Court House Program
The Smethport Band performs tonight at the Court House equate pagoda at 8:00 PM with Emil Ferry as clarinet soloist. The program includes March The Kitties Pryor Overture Zampa Clarinet Solo My Old Kentucky Home De Louis Bluas Hom a Sweet Home World Over Lampe Popular Medley South Wind I’m Love Again Just An Ivy Gavered Shack There Ain’t No Maybe In My Baby’s Eyes. A large crowd attended last Thursday’s concert, especially vocal solos by Jack Morrison.
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eSey
Teeye Fe
Lampe
Jack Morrison
Great Free Acts booked for Alr fair program
President RW Hilten of He Kon County Fate association announced a diverse lineup for this year’s show in Smechport Australia. Among attractions are the Pekin Troup and Australian Woodchoppers with 6 men and 1 woman performing daily in grandstand shows each afternoon and night. The Tokin troupe will showcase acrobatics and dexterity while Lieut Seava’s Genddimes offer cavalry drills and stunts. Traveling by private train, the company presents ten shows, five riding devices, and numerous concessions. The Antonelli Fireworks Co. of Rochester will present aerial spectacles, with a carnival drum band and a performing circus troupe adding variety to the program.
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RW. Hilten
He Kon County Fate Association
Han Jus AnNoWier
Chile
Yeetr
Ho Hel
Smechport
Aus
Appanienris
Hove
Etek
Orient
Thunel
New York
Seava
Bby Teaworks
Antonelli Fireworks Co
Rochester, N.Y
Bradford men seek private hunting preserve near Clermont
A group of Bradford area sportsmen plans to purchase forest land from Buffalo Coal near Clermont to establish a private hunting and fishing preserve. The project involves converting the area into a lodge with surrounding hunting and trout fishing, with the district already posted as a preserve for years.
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Ila
Buffalo Coal Company
Clermont Ani
Pennsylavania
Bradford
Glermont Red &Gun
Smallpox Cases Spark Quarantine in Kane Borough
Dr W A Ostrander and C W Persing report the Kane borough town 27 miles away has smallpox. A strict quarantine is planned with State Health Department approval. Victims include Mrs Peterson and her son Robert Peterson 24 of Carlson Block three word street Kane. several families affected with 25 people in the area.
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Kane
Bslock
W. A. Ostrander
Boroush
MelDean Hounty
Stonday
Tiestith
C. W. Persing
Ostrander
Teuch
State Etealth Department
Arrisaurg
Robert Petersen
Wic
Robert Peterson
Two Bradford Girls Hit By Auto In Accident
Two young Bradford girls were struck by a Ford car driven by George W. Stinveds of Allegany New York as an approaching automobile forced them from the sidewalk. Eleven year old daughters of Finred Me Culinehan and Arr Now Charles Glass were the injured. Neither child suffered serious injuries. The midpoint of the incident occurred around 4 o clock Saturday afternoon at 32 Stuhson Place.
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Bradford
Panga
Fin and Tablingr
Bidity Agar Pines
Pole topples as Mt Jewett man’s car hits line
A Ford driven by George Campbell of Mt Towett struck a utility pole, causing it to snap and trap passengers. A nearby resident freed two women from the wreckage as emergency crews arrived.
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MT. Jewett
George Campbell
Mt Towett
Ormshini
Legign Auxiliary Ladies District Meeting at Port Allegany
Members from McKean, Elk, Warren and Cameron counties gathered at Canoe Place Inn for a quarterly meeting of the Legign Auxiliary. A luncheon was served and the event drew attendees from the local area despite imperfect OCR.
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Legign
Allegany
Amerlega Levzion
Cuuinca
McKean
Ets
Warren
Cameron
Port Allegheany
Canoe Place
Mrs Jennie Eerspacher Dies After Automobile Crash
Mrs Jennie Eerspacher aged about seventy five died at her Mingtreet home after a motor vehicle collision with a trolley near Smethport. She had suffered a stroke two weeks earlier and a second stroke after the accident left her bedridden for seven months. A longtime resident and active St Luke's Episcopal parishioner, she is survived by a son Chas Moore of Harrisburg and several grandchildren including Louise Herzog of this borough. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Jennie Eserspacher
Siva
Tentin Eberspigher
Mingtreet
Wheispacher
Moore
Harrleburs
Pays
Louise Herzog
Thia Borough
Mherapachar
St. Luke's Episcopal’ Church
John Brenneman Recovers From Hip Injury
John Brenneman of this city recently returned to his Grebves Street home after nine months of convalescence following a severe fracture of the right hip. He was able to visit downtown Easter Way and stop at the Crampbell News store where he worked at the time of his injury on November 9. Brenneman has many acquaintances who are glad to see him able to mingle with friends again.
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John Brenneman
Krne
Portville Man Declared Insane Sentenced to Asylum
Kenneth Measier, 25, of Portville, was picked up by Gilber Witheral at What village Sunday evening and lodged at Gowands Police station on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was examined and adjudged insane and committed to Gowlands Asylum. Witheral arrested Messter on a warrant for abuse but was found unbalanced upon examination.
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Portville
Qlean
Kenneth Measier
Qilber Witheral
What Village
He Ovan
Conduet
Micane
Gowands
Witheral
Messter
Mins
Wis
Tent City Rising for Mt Jewett Camp Meeting
A tent city is being erected for a Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting in Mt Jewett, Pennsylvania, with officials from churches across West Pennsylvania organizing. The event runs July 1 to 7, featuring services led by conference leaders and an opening evening program at 7 30 p.m. on July 7.
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MT. Jewett
Mt Jewett
Weeter
Pennsylvaniia
Pennsylvania
Tioin
Avtamehlin
Lock Haven Aviators Crash Kills Pilot and Passenger
A fatal air crash near Lock Haven on Tuesday evening claimed the lives of pilot Finis Bronch and passenger Alehta Coveny after Bronch’s machine failed and the aircraft plunged to the ground, authorities reported.
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Lock Haven
Nfermani
Aso T
Bronch
Agold
Alehta Ter Coveny
Mrs D Bagom Undergoes Cleveland Operation
Mrs Thaniel Ducen, a prominent Kent resident, underwent a throat operation in Cleveland Ohio yesterday at the hospital of Dr Crile. Mrs Baron missed through the event in a most manner and the outlook is encouraging for her complete recovery.
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D. Bagom
Cleveland
Thaniel Ducen
Kent
Honda
Crile
Ohio
Baron
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County Fair Grounds
Onge
Legion Post
Hamlin Bank & Trust Co
Lagian Post
Red Cross
Glass Mask Co
Democrat Jod
Thos. Anderson
Eldred
Tha Damoarat
Clermont
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