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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

3

Judge Bouton ruling upheld by Venango official court

Franklin judge Criswell sustained the decision on liquor law for Venango County. Sheriff Muir enforced license rules as Warren county officials debated the case. The Franklin correspondent notes that selling any beverage with alcohol risks conviction if no license is held, and judges Hinckle and Criswell stress sale of alcohol is tightly regulated under state law.

Judge Bouton Venango Warren ‘Times Muir Dude Criswill Franklin Judge Criswell Derrick Venango County Minckles Warren County Criswell Warres Hinckie United States Arsi

Macedonian worker killed in mill belt accident

Tony Strets off a Macedonian ped 22 was instantly killed at the Clarion mill when he tried to pry a belt on a pulley without turning off the motor. Coroner Wilson conducted the inquest. The victim worked six months at the mill and previously at a Rolfe laundry. no close relatives in this country were found. The remains were found minutes later by a fellow worker.

Johnsonburg Tony Stretsoff Clarion Heromne Caaught Wong Paber Uit Rolfe Wilson St. Marys

Remarkable Wreck on the Garrettsburg Line

A major derailment near Kane injures several on two loaded passenger cars of the 4 O line. Prost of Mt. Jewell suffers a bruised leg and is treated at Kane Summit hospital. Frost receives care after reluctant physician visit. Wreck occurred east of Kane between one and two miles, with train personnel including Exginver dumes McAvoy and W. A. Mattern noted.

Kane Republican Prost Mt. Jewell Kane Summit Frost Kanesain Mt. Jewett Acclaim

School House Burned at Derrick City

The Ivielk school house in Derrick City was destroyed by fire this afternoon. Fire officials reported the building was fully involved when discovered and efforts to save the structure were unsuccessful. No injuries were listed and the cause remained under investigation.

Ivielk Derrick City Dames St An Ager

Unclear fragmentary report on local school building fire

Damaged OCR text describes a building incident at a school blamed on an unknown cause. It mentions a brick building built twenty years ago, a fire loss with insurance around five thousand dollars, and plans to rebuild the school facilities.

Nacely Brie Crete Deevick City Rclnis Fay Hull Tmitdins Eldved

Automobile and the Telephone Highlight Wire Repair Advances

An era of rapid quick wire repairs is attributed to the automobile and telephone systems. The Bell Company invests heavily to replace worn equipment, facing higher truck and fuel costs as rates rise postwar, while repair crews rely on mobile service to keep lines operating.

Universal Fas Hart Bell Company Rales

State College Head to Resign Position

Williamsport Pennsylvania reports that Dr Edwin Sparks will resign as president of State College after eleven years in office. He will become president emeritus due to advancing age impaired health and a need for a younger leader at the college.

Williamsport Edwin Sparks State College

Aged Oil Man Dead in Dervick City Home

John Rohrer Miller aged 75 died Friday afternoon at his home in Dervick City after a six week illness. He was not the son of Martin W. Miller of C8 City and was a longtime employee of One First Tidewares Oil Company. He had lived in Dervick City for the past 65 years.

John Rohrer Miller Dervick City Mr. Miller Martin W. Mier

Smethport Postings Include Weddings and Visits

East Smethport notices list Sun Geigsby of Taedterl and James SN Magkety as guests last week. Several local residents and visitors attend gatherings at Gd DW, with plans for dinners and family events. Names such as Oviatt, Reyer, Green, and Miller appear among marriages, receptions, and farm movements noted in the community roundup.

Sun Geigsby Taedterl James SN Javwroner Washburn Noweek Wire Mies J. L Ityde Hel Reeves Wis Gest Ari Ng Shinglehunsee Luney Pruekenis Puno Bern Eyele Curt Ciehie Adin Oviatt Tena Reyer Sapkey Marti Nev Onrhauna Ane Minky Ara Omfra Beokimsoi Maggie Tayer Joe Oliver Aind Fleen Mather

Opening Play at the Mother Suesses Home Talent Night

Local readers are invited to a home talent show next Wednesday featuring an original play The Assassination of Rummy and a dance. Guests include Paul Nourse and Ellen Nourse with Mrs 0 I Nourse visiting. Sarah Armstrong has spent the past two weeks at the house, and neighbors note the event as a lively community gathering with several local families planned.

Suesses Maris Sunde Paul Nourse Eyde Ellen Nourse Sarah Armstrong LU Leen Liaves

Colgrove Family Winter Visit Nearby Relatives

Mrs Collett and Mr Collett returned from a winter stay in Weissesr with Ter Helwa and Mrs Cleave Mullin. Mr Benson and son Berne visited relatives. Mrs Bele of the Continent spent the weekend with Mrs Bral of Lockport New York. Kane family hosted visitors at their home.

Ars MM. Collett Doutch Weissesr Ter Helwa Mies

Joan Davis at Jamestown Business Restler

Joan Davis appears at a Jamestown business described as a restler. The note records her presence and the location as Jamestown, with no further context or events detailed.

Joan Davis Jamestown business / restler

Port Allegany Community Notes and Visits

My and Mia Win visit the Pedpo Club event Thursday evening for a St Briar church benefit held at 3 PM. Nellie Gwens of Roulette visiting Trends In town the past weeks. Frank Atlen and Ta ho guests Saturday. Rita Stephens of Wellsville visited her sister Mel Wan. Dorothy Weng of Ridgway visits Mrs. Maurice O Connor. Miss Cerilla Perry at O Connor home. Miss Lillian Portner appeared in Olean and Vortville.

Mia PS Ryan Nellie Gwens St. Gibriels Mesa Helnige Trent Martin Rita Stephene Welleville Mel Wan C. Antonio Lene Volkind Coudersport Uel Ck Lawley Yan Dorothy Weng Ridgway Maurice Cerilla Perry O'Connor Lillian Portner Olean J

Ervin Acre Takes Job in Franklinville

Ervin Acre travels to Franklinville New Jersey where he obtains employment in the cutlery shop sector.

Ervin Franklinville

Local Notices From Across Town various residents and visitors

Rev Win Larrabee held a teddy Communion at the Emporium home of Maion Alis ter on Monday afternoon. Prof Leonud Fagush of Abid Atrs visited Buffalo area relatives and returned to Mill Tel Pe. Townsfolk include LB Connellor Alan Bies Warpenter Miss Alberny Re Ad Cory and more travelers visiting for business and social calls.

Win Ro Agate Emporium Teddy Alberny M.A. Stor Carpiarters Joerpa Haynes Corrville And Ales C. Jaynes

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Epa H.C. Wells East Smethport Lyceum Laroy Stock Company Featuring America St. Elmo LaRoy Colegrove Bonnet Anteed J. M& Wiant Port Allegany The Grand Central Denning & Sons Smethport, PA Lakey Stock Co Salah Mervica Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
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