Local Canopus Club Minutes Describe Committees and Contracts
Minutes of the Sinethper Canopus Club meeting at Arran Conceal Hotel record 33 members present. Livermore won a $240 attendance prize. committees on Freight Housing Membership and others were appointed. A contract with Brekus Novelty for a new high powered sporting rifle was discussed. housing facilities for extra help were considered. Smethport Garage Co offered land for a hitching area and clergy were made honorary members of the Smethport Canopus Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinethper
Canopus Club
Arran
ALA
Livermore
Ed Take
J. Hungivile
A. Nellis
Cnmumittee
Tus Aye
Kane
Mayo
Next Moen
T. F. Hungiy Industrial Committee
Brekus Novelty
Lackus
Smethport
Backus
M.S. Geary
Gay Bo Mayo
P. Crossman
H. J. Juce
Wm. 3Fonheimer
H. J. Ince
GC. Douxstass
Worth Smith
A. J T. Gallup
E. A. Sturhalme
Smethport Canopus
Adjust Claims Settle with Government Date for Meeting
The Committee of Army rend tity Ing will settle with the Government likely, with a meeting Saturday April 10 at 9 A M. Those with claims to rebate on bacon purchased on Dec must be present to allow the committee to determine adjustments. Claims must be presented that date as the committee will not reconvene. W F B Van Dyke, Chairman, Adg. 2i.
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Acmy
Iirwa
Local Semi-Pro Team Plans in Elk County
An article notes Kane to run a semi professional team with St Marys Ridgeway and Johngenhure seeking a professional outfit in Elk County. Terri Moran former Courersport high alum is hired to manage and assemble players for the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Sure Ag
Democrat
St. Marys Ridgeway
Johngenhure
Tenosyt
Elk County
Eam
Terri Moran
Courersport
Smetaport
White's Millinery Teems With New Spring Hats For All
White's Millinery presents a bright display of new spring hats in Miss Clari Whit’s shop. The line features refined styles, light fabrics, and bold colors aimed at modern wearers.
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Nearon
Clati Whith
Local man accidentally shoots himself at event
An unnamed man, reportedly the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, accidentally discharged a firearm while handling a gun at a Thinaling event. The bullet lodged in his leg, and Dr. Ostrindur attended. He was taken to Bradford Hospital for treatment.
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Shempsons
George
Myre
Simpson
Phurschey
Ostrindur
Bredford
Highway Staff Expands at District Office on Main Street
The new district state highway office on the second floor of the Main Street building is growing. New appointees include head draughtsman L Wo Puller of Wattsburg Pa and Mubbard of Smethport, with Mrs Puller to reside locally. Current staff lists M A Lynch district superintendent C L Lorah asst supt JLD Heparth.
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Wistrict State Highway
Lruchoff
Mainstreet
Xow
L. Wo. Puller
Wattsburg
Mubbard
Smethport
Hremen's Ball Banquet and Firemen's Banquet Planned
Smethport Fire Department schedules a banquet for April 14 at the Methodist Episcopal basement with Mrs. A Lindheim catering. The event is firemen only, followed by a uniform ball at the Lyceum. The Lyceum orchestra and various local donors support the evening, with Ladies' committee members named as Mesdanized T. O. T. i. Pubile, M. M. Pomeroy, Hopper, and S. A. Burd.
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Wheandes
Smethport
A Lindheim
Byceum Real
Siers
Suesis
Ubeir
Jas. Sttled
Democrat
Lago
Vse
Lyceum
Tadies
T. i. Pubile
M. M. Pomeroy
Hopper
S. A. Burd
Farm Bureau Executive Committee Selections
At the concluding meeting of the Farm Bureau Executive Committee held in the borough last week, the following officers were chosen for the coming year: A. T. Larson Kane, Eugene McCarey Purdle Paint Ray Mosier Fl av yed DB. Bennis Eldred GC. We Dil Gbridge Smethport, jon ae whe ane DEATH OF MRS JOHN HALLOCK. Mrs. John Hallock, age 76, longtime East Smethport resident, died Friday morning at home from tuberculosis. Survived by her husband John Hallock. Funeral held Sunday at the church. burial at Grintes cemetery follows.
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Court Mouse
Thig
A. T. Larson
Kane
Eugene McCarey
Wo Efweer
Weights
Ray Mosier
Flavyed
Bennis
Eldred
John Hallock
Jeobn Hallock
East Smethport
John Tiallock
W. KE
Vandyke
Bnk
Jhody
Grintes Seliement
Ex-Smethport Glass Workers Shine in Kahnawa Event
A dramatic exhibit at the Grand Central hotel showcases a new glass sheet produced by the Gwen Aue machine at the Rahman City plant. Former Smethport cutters now work at the Kahnn-Walley glass facility, signaling a new era in wine glass production.
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Smethport Glass
Kahnawa City
Gwens Aueie
Rahman City
Yvid Giyulpped
Grand Centraly
Georges Schroate
Luther John‘leon
Ineal Rites
Smethport
Kahnn- Walley Mint
Smethport man accused in subscriptions fraud
French of Smethport, a returned soldier, faced charges for collecting money for subscriptions without delivering the periodicals. He admitted mixing company funds with his own and promised to repay. Police say about 108 dollars involved. victims who paid him should notify Chief Dickinson to recover funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id d. French
Smethport
Bradford
Chieti
Bookes Dickinson
Frene
IL Oh
Publi Company
Curtis Companys
Diachord
Tt Meral Police
Telay
Toller Chir
C. B. Dickinson
Dickinny
Uncle McNey
Axa
Bottling Plant Proposal Sparks Local Industry Debate
A Smethport inventor and associates propose erecting a bottle factory using a blowing machine to be built on the site of a former plant. The Democrat notes the plan may affect the town’s economy and promises fuller details in the next issue.
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AL Gamyp
Smethport Res
Eoc
Woda
Tohngon
Smethport
Bette Co. Ob
Loveriport
Bmethport
Fe Wan Orieinady
Equ
Marvin Quinn
Norwich Chemical
He Weller
Fayeiin
Chemical Industries
Death of Mrs Sarah Jane Britton in Smethport area
Mrs Sara Jane Britton aged six died in Waltham Frurs tay March 18. Widow of Henry Britton who died from injuries in the Shiawnmut incident in 05. Survived by three daughters Mrs Maury Sherwood of Maine Mrs Vayrriet Tapyr of Waltham and Mrs Edith Crawton of Springville and son Stephen Britton of Mt Jewett. Remains brought to Smethport Tuesday. Funeral held at home of Mr and Mrs Daly Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Sara
Jane Griston
Waltham
M. Frurstay
Maren
Obange
Brittan
Henry Britton
Lee
Maury Sherwood
Maine
Mt Vayrriet
Spirits Drying Out After Heavy Wind
Fragmented OCR text describes spirits failing to stay well from drying after a strong wind event. Mentions Darden Broule and Geadtord with unclear, garbled phrases about weather effects and a “present rn ee” amid scattered words about wells and dried items.
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Weil
Darden Broule
Smethport Man in Texas Company
Smethport resident Allan Parks heads drilling ops for the Wil-Varnes Explorations Co in Texas. A gas show and potential oil indication were reported at Lamm No 1 near Sasoyn, about 15 miles southwest of San Antonio, with depth around 2950 feet and ongoing evaluation to determine next steps.
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San Antonio
Wil-Varnes Explorations
Allan Parks
Smethport
Smethport Capital
Antonio
Povd
Uit-Varnes Exploration Company
Tie Town
Sasoyn
San Antonin
Allen Parks
Tig Cfsing
Hecht
Road Work Soon on Enievhport Mt Jewell Highway
District Highway Supt FEB Warren and District Supt Jackson visited Smech park Monday with Supt Lyneh and Asst Supt Lom Wenk to survey the Enievhport Mt Jewell highway. They planned to measure bridges and culverts and bid advertisements for the road improvement in about five weeks.
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Warren
Jackson
Franklin
M. A. Lyneh
Mt. Jewell
Funeral of Os Florence Apple at St Elizabeths Church
Funeral services for Florence Apple were held at St Elizabeths Church on Saturday morning with Father Tey presiding. Interment followed at Elizabeths Cemetery. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Atle Ot Tiedgew Tinney and son Frank of Buffalo and Miss McNally.
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Florence
Mies
St. Elizabeth's Church
Tey
Alimabeth's
Paull Atle
Tinney
Aon
Frank
Buffany
Miss McNally
Creighton
Fatal Midnight Gun Duel Claims Two in Wyoming County
Two men die in a gun duel near Gskulford with Donald Whiteinn and Gust Kipgen identified in tangled claims. Whiteinn admits firing in self defense after Kipgen shot at him, while Kipgen had earlier been confined and rumored to be released. Police expect further inquest details as investigators review the incident and associated threats. A second obituaries note Charles W. Balsley, 57, died in New York after illness. survived by wife Nellie, daughter Virginia, and sister. Body to be buried in Rose Hill cemetery following services.
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Loran Mo Whiter
Gust Kipgen
Bradford
David Wiiltman
Birmer
Kipgen
Gelf-Deterse
Wil Woema
Furmer
Whiteman
Kingen
Kmind
Andyson
Kipgel
Ferd
Wipgen
Charles W. Balsley
Sears
N.Y
Ilness
Conny
Sradfords
Bsu
Rana Eichmond
Smethywat
Brooklyn
Nets
Virginia
Joby
Rose Hif Cemetery
W. Be, van Dyke
Wonderful Heavenly Display Across the Night Sky
Residents of his sietioy witnessed a wonderful display of the aurora or Northern Lights Monday. The radiant show was the most beautiful in years and was accompanied by unusual ramenn with witnesses from various sections of the country. The lamnetic conditions of the atmosphere seriously interfered with telecommunication.
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Sietioy
Interesting New Feature From American Lesson Headquarters
An odd fragment from the Western Newspaper Union describes a new feature at American Lesson headquarters. It promises to interest ex-service men and will follow weekly content about soldiers during the war, with absorbing reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratis
Nutter
Bell Telephone Plans Rate Increase Across Pennsylvania
Bell Telephone introduces new rate schedules for every exchange in the state effective May 1. Smethport customers face higher monthly base charges and revised residence and business rates with both individual and multi party options. Interstate-like night rates return. internal complaints were filed with the Public Service Commission last Saturday and received today.
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Bell
Cera
Manton
Tlarrisburg
Bell ‘Telephony Company of
Pennsylvania
Smethport
Bell Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Noted dairyman to speak at Pomona Grange
Mr Welsi, an authority on dairy lines, head of the Dairy Extension War at Pennsylvania State College, will appear on the Pomona Grange program in Port Allesany on Wednesday April Tth. He has long been connected with pure bred cattle import and export judgment, and is sought for best information on dairy breeding in McKean County and the Holstein Breeders Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Grow Cly Creamery
Pennsylvania State College
Pomona Grange
Port Allesany
Welsi
Eardle
Mckean
The Minstrels Rehearsals At Bucktail Lyceum Benefit
Rehearsals for the Bucktail minstrel show to benefit the local American Legion lodge progress well at the Lyceum. The program on Thursday, April 8, features a hundred or more performers from Smellhport including musicians, comedians, singers and dancers. Also notes a WC. T. I. meeting at Chas. Bremen's home with Mrs. O. H. McCarthy presenting an article on Prohibition and Labor's verdict discussed after Farnham shared observations from Albany and as a traveling salesman. Ten cent refreshments served. $4.20 raised from postcard rate.
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Loreal Post American Legion
Lyceum
Thursdy
Spectacter
WC. T. I
Mix Chas
Bremen
Burness
O. H. McCarthy
Farnham
Assembly
Albany
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W. FB. van Dyke
Unairman, Adg
White's Millinery
Lad
Highway
Fuller Praughtsman
J Thujihard
Tiene
Nuber
Suez Parray
Potter, Elk
Cameron
Hremen
Farm Bureau
Sarah Jane Britton
Texas Company
Muist
Cotegrove
Bell Telephone
Pomona
the Minstrels
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