Shawmut to guard crossings discussed at local meeting
Sineth Vor Cononny Club met at Grand Central hotel Monday noon. With president absent, J W Bouton acted. Committees reported on railroad talks, electric crossing signals, and extending reports. Livermore renewed boy scout lighting offer. Meeting adjourned for next Monday noon at Imperial hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cononny Club
Grand Central Hotel
Alonday
J. W. Bouton
Munglvilie
Acel
Bohl Munglville
H. J. Rice
K. GC. Doughiss
G. R. Long
G. Bo Mayo
Kane
Community House
Backus
Spectric Light Committee
Thos. Morrison
Shaw- Mut
Werk
Messery Begger
Thompson
Shawmut
St. Marya
Smethport
Dr. Livermore
H. H. Redfield
R. K. Kranp
F. Db. Gallup
Aydin
Boy Scouts
Imperial Hotel
Gobs Clash With Doughboys In Lycoming Hardcourt Showdown
At Lyccum on Thursday evening a dramatic basketball game is promised between Smethport's fast Hustle team and the Doughboys. The contest, billed as a savage encounter, features local stars aiming to reclaim bragging rights amid stiff competition and high stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyccum
Will Ty
Ries
Nema
Wiohine Cie
Gots
Smethport
Gwielwind
Death of Former Smethport Lady
Word was received last Friday of the death of Morey Green, a former Smethport resident, who passed away at her home in Weab. She was 78 years old and survived by two sons, Samuel Creer and Denting, both residents here, and four daughters and two other children in Seattle.
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Morey Green
Spydace
Techildren
Samuel Creer
Wee, Tins
Denting
Sana
Seattle
Survey Finished on Route 110 Work Near Smethport
Survey crews from the state highway engineering party under Pawcett completed field work on Route 110 near the Harled Duke Center highway and returned to Smethport late last week. This marks the third survey ahead of spring construction.
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Etate Highway Engineering Pire
Ba. Pawcett
Hldred
Duke Center
Smethport
Bids Re advertised for Eldred-Larabee and Lewis Runroad
Smethport district highway superintendent M A Kuynth reports bids will be reopened for the Eldred Larabee road due to a clerical error. The Lewis Run road bids, previously received, will be opened anew on April 16.
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M. A. Kuynth
Smethport
State Highways Department
Wi Pasain
Eldred-Larabee
Contratoy
W. H. Bunce
Oletu
Lewis Runyond
French Certificates Coming For American Soldiers
At a Burketown Post 138 American Legion meeting plans were set for presenting French government war certificates to next of kin of American soldiers who died in France. The date shifted from February 22 due to mailing issues, with a special meeting to confirm a new date in the coming weeks. An executive committee and a sick committee were named, and the post endorsed Congress action on remuneration and veteran training measures. Adjutant Frank Fay said blanks are available for service members to convert war risk insurance to old line insurance. A luncheon banquet followed with kraut, schnitzel, potato salad, rolls, jam, cake and coffee.
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American Legion
Naper
Krench
B. c Potter
Frank Barbour
Wm. Neilin
B. G. Potter
Thos. Grork
National Executive Committee
Congress
Boly Panrosa
E. J. Jones
Frank Fay
Logal Man Shows Two Clever New Inventions
A Smethport PA article details Backus Novelty Works supplying a duplicate part for a temperamental cylinder press, restoring operation within an hour. It praises Backus for steady employment, innovative automatic checking and pin setting systems, and plans to popularize these devices nationwide. The plant operates constantly, manufacturing components and offering security devices for motorists and goods.
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Tiemperit Villee
Backus Novelty Works
Democrat
Backus
Hera
Steany
Umonga
Shemi
Smethport
Fost
Asis
Firemen Battle Big Fire On Mary Street Block
A severe fire struck the Molder block on Mary Street causing near five thousand dollars in damage. Firemen fought for hours in freezing cold to prevent spread to Burdick's insurance agency and music store, with the blaze traced to a gas stove oven on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Street
Jas, Quirk
Feghtara
Gera
Burdick’ Insurance Agency
Diekingén
Wassao
Husnbuy
Mary Richards Active in Oklahoma Politics, County GOP Leader
Mary Richards, former educator in Smethport Borough School, is described as a key Republican worker in Washinghin County Oklahoma. She chairs a district group and has been among eight women county members attending the State Convention, aiming for a role in the Republican state or national party activities.
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Mary BE. Richards
Smethpest
Washinghin
Oklahom
Gritos
Mary Hiehards
Poe
Ole Wie
Wenhwe Okikema
Repubenn
Milan Party
Cinrenmore
Reverend Margeson Preaches Farewell Sermon
The Rev Gus E Margeson delivers a farewell sermon to a large congregation at the Raguat church. Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges attend. He departs for Winslow where offers from larger congregations await. he has not chosen his next call. Local congregation extends a call to succeed him.
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Gus E Mnrhis
Kerion Oy Bunda
Raguat
Hurge
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Bony
Marxeson
Fislerday
Winess
Smethnert
Devine
Theffer
Mack
Rochester
Siam
Mareson
Guinea Hens Farm Show Delights and Drive for Profit
A Delaware County farmer, SW Jones, runs a thriving guinea hen business near the borough. He markets over fifty birds and proves the species can be a paying venture when properly managed. The note on breeding outlines both challenges and rewards of keeping a lively flock.
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Jones
Darcy Iyts
Igond
Younsiers
Billy
Lambro Faces Extreme Penalty in Murder Trial
Lambro, tried for murder at the February term of the criminal court in tidy borough, faces the extreme penalty after a verdict of murder in the first degree. The jury returned the verdict after questions about voluntary manslaughter and language barriers. a new trial motion was filed, with sentencing postponed to May after the May argument court.
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Doserh
Lambro
Tony
Linnchfurt
Huon
Huon. Iaimbro, Lae Prisener
Bir
Friday Maronning
John Bitzgibben
Bridford
Guy B. Mayo
Smethport
Commonwealth
Bouton
Pennsylvania
Fire Damage and Loss at Local Building
A blaze caused heavy damage to a building with an estimated $4,900 in structural loss and $800 in water damage. Firefighters contained the fire, aided by a lack of wind, allowing crews to keep the blaze from spreading further. Sears and Mr. Quirk are noted as involved in the insurance and repairs. The owner plans immediate repairs to reopen the site.
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Wwe
Dickersgilla Corner
Ehis
Anothey Sheeany
Mfoot
Wiley Press
Conktia
Tre Dyke
Aly
Murray
Tie Tu A Tay
Neemen
Hektorss
Th. Dubdtetes
Sears
Gquirk
Inarraice
Onlirk Widl
Elect Officers for Fortunes Club Meeting
The gathering elected officers and staff for the Oldy Rod and Guh Clay faction. President Cummings, Vice President Fleath, Treasurer Hegard, Secretary Bur-Vink, Directors Branted Quinick Hover Halpen Wardick Redfeld Yeredan. March patrols begin April 1.
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Oldy
Rod and Guh
FL. Cummings
E. . Fleath
KK. Hegard
Wade Bur- Vink
ML Branted
Quinick
Ts Hover
Halpen
Halpen‘oy. Tt BK. Wardick, Ff. Ff. Redfeld, R. 11. Yeredan
Fen
Ateoame
Another Plan For Street Lighting In Borough
The March borough council meeting adjourned to discuss street lightingFinance items were read and approved. A tax exoneration for Evans property was corrected to read 1918. H H Redfield and a Canopus committee discussed private funding to maintain lights. The council agreed to maintain street lights with private gas funding where possible and authorized actions on an iron beam and adjourned to a future meeting.
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Councillhambers
Colegrove
Hull
Lindholm
Ganick
Hackett
Hungerford
Hopper
Reffield
Lightin Gata
Tadesvertain
Counell
iThekett
Hmmekett
Hungsville
Quirk
Poulding
Crerich
Hinekell
Tinckelt
Houner
Governor Stone Dead Reported By Mulidepma Outlet
A garbled dispatch from Mulidepma reports former Pennyyrven governor Stone as dead yesterday. The fragmented text also mentions a law push toward supreme court oversight and hints at prior public service, with unclear details on dates and persons.
Death of Eugene Duffey Farmed to highest esteem in community
Eugene Duffey longtime farmer and respected neighbor died at his Marvin Creek home March 1 after a life spanning Ireland to New York. Survived by two sons Francis and Eugene and a daughter Mrs Hanlon. Funeral at St Elizabeth church conducted by Rev Donahua with burial in St Elizabeth cemetery.
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Eugene Duffey
Hugely Vaifey
Grnffey
Ireland
Adita
J Ain Coftey
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Wilcox
Bridget Fornhy Aml
Marvin Eroek
Suley
Duffey
Werm
Franc
Ot Hume
Eugene
Belvidere
N. Y
Slepanosteter
Hanlon
New York City
St. Elizabeth Church
T. J. Donahua
St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery
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Walliain
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