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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
Residents report shallow oil wells in Ola's North End have ceased pumping as groundwater rots and oil supplies fail. A witness recalls pumping a barrel of water for a cup of oil, while others describe pumps failing and long outages as oil fields appear exhausted with summer heat intensifying the dryness.
Incomplete notes report progress on the Roulette OH Company project with plans advancing as expected. Cullen stays confident the plant will meet the four start time despite early obstacles. B S Eminwood, a 18 year experience house manager from Rochester, arrives with enthusiasm for the venture.
In Meadville and nearby areas, supporters argue Major Miller deserves leniency amid legal scrutiny. Attorney Lis fond J. Caiortsun reports word from Hiertkbsing of a favorable vote by the Heed of Bardia Wel for Miller’s case, while other officials and citizens defend his wartime service and character.
The Chiistish Kudecoor district in Bert Allegiay hosts a joint event with Port Alle featuring a benefit program to uplift workers. Crimod and OW join Coryville for an Anniversary Service next Sunday with a shared evening program and a public appeal.
Farmers Valley brief mentions social visits and community events. Len attended Grange meetings and friends visited over the weekend, Mrs Helen Voss of Elmira and daugther in Ohio send greetings. Visitors included Shaffer of Buffalo, Mr and Mrs L Tanner from Erie, Mr and Mrs Warner from Salamanca, and Frits Hackett's relatives in Shinglehouse. Wesley Honnseille moved his family to Samuel Green's farm to work there.
The Ladies Aid will serve a chicken dinner at the Grange Hall this week. Everyone is invited.
A dense list of 1923 court actions including numerous deeds transferred for nominal sums, names of grantors and grantees such as Alden Strattum, Charles W Snartton, and Et al, and noted judgments from June Term 1923. Entries cover multiple townships, wives listed with husbands, and scattered sums, with details of the First National Bank of Eldo and other financial actions.
Mr and Mrs Merrit Tyler traveled to Bixford on Sunday. Martha Eisehrich visited Smethport last week. The Misses Marian Cook and Adria Weimer of Farmers Valley visited Cala Eschrich Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Eschrich and granddaughter Helen of airDur sg were Sunday guests of Henry Eschrich. Various local residents attended dances and errands around town, with numerous family visits noted among Eschrich, Feehroh, Fuca, LeBerran, Wigstos, and others around the area.
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