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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

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Mt Jewett Hosts I O O F Convention Guide

Mt Jewett Echo reports Mt Jewett Lodge No 881 I O O F to entertain the annual Odd Fellows convention for El McKean Porter and Cameron counties. It will be held Thursday June 14 with delegations expected from across the four counties. Ridgway and Emporium lodges are involved in degree work demonstrations.

Mt. Jewett Echo Mt. Jewett Lodga Odd Felows McKean Porter Cameron Lown Ridgway Lodge Rebekah Lodge Emporium Lio

Deep Test Well Near Lamont Reaches 7165 Feet

United Natural Gas Co reports a deep Lamont well at 7165 feet in Medina sand. The 10 inch hole is the deepest of its size drilled and could cost about 116000 dollars by completion. Officials say even if gas is not found the data gained is valuable.

United Natural Gas Co Lamont Medina Dundford

Seek Ways to Control Surplus Deer Population

Tarrigburg May 3 The State Game Commission considers plans to reduce Pennsylvania deer numbers while preserving sport hunting. Readings from game protectors report starving deer, disease concerns, and food shortages driving deer into fields and beyond state lines, with impacts on other game and habitat.

Tarrigburg Pennsylvania State Game Commission

Body found in stairway in Corning man 66

The body of Daniel Sullivan 66 of Corning was found in a stairway leading to a cellar at 321 North Union Street about 7:49 this morning by Officer Amos Blakeslee. A skull fracture caused his death and Dr W S MacDowell ruled it accidental. Sullivan known as Windy was a Mercyd night worker and a frequent Olean visitor. The body was taken to Fleenan undertaking parlors and Sullivan’s Watkins Glen sister was notified.

Olein Daniel Sullivan Corning North Union Street Amos Blakeslee Sullivan W. 5 MacDoffley Olean Fleenan Undertaking Watkins Glen

Kane minister named for Ohio church

The Rev. T Aird Moffat of Kane has been extended to become minister of the First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. Dr Moffat came to the Kane church in September 1924 and has become popular statewide in Pennsylvania.

Kane Ohio Kane Republican T. Aird Moffat First Congregational Church Cuyahoga Falls Moffat First Congregational Church of Pennsylvania

Doe killed by auto on Johnsonburg road

A large dog, apparently blinded by bright headlights, was struck and killed by an unknown motorist about 9:30 p.m. Sunday on the Johnsonburg road near Dahoga. No other details were provided about the incident or the fleeing vehicle.

Johnsonburg Dahoga

House Fire Destroys Home on West Branch

Bradford April 30 a house owned by Dr HJ Nichola on West Branch was burned to the ground Friday afternoon. The cause of the blaze is not yet known and no injuries are reported.

Bradford HJ. Nichola West Branch

Bradford law student seeks Pennsylvania bar admission

Henry A. Onofrio of Bradford Pennsylvania and Yale Law School student plans to apply to the State Board of Law Examiners by June 2 1928 to be examined for admission to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar on July 2 and 3 1928 in Philadelphia James D Wolfe of Bradford Pennsylvania registered law student also seeks admission by June 2 1928 to the July 2 and 8 1928 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar examination in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Subscribe for The Democrat.

Henry A. Onofrio Bradford Yale Law School New Haven Conn State Board of Law Examiners Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Philadelphia James D. Wolfe Kir Pitsburgh Penna Vsti

State Has Great Sum For Road Construction

Harrisburg April 26 One fifth of the 5 000 000 fund appropriated in 1927 for state aid road improvements still on hand. Opportunity to obtain this money on the dollar basis ends June 1 1928. After that date remaining money will be reallocated to counties petitioning for aid or needing more funds to finish projects. State reward appropriation of 3 000 000 used to reimburse second class townships for improvements and the 7 000 000 special aid fund exhausted earlier.

Harrisburg Pau Pennsylviqukt Department of Highways

Death summons well known Port Allegany woman

Mrs Elnora Guinolds Hall longtime Port Allegany resident dies at their daughter’s home on Saturday April 21 born October 29 1843 at Troopsburg NY and moved with parents to Port Allegany area in 1846 widow of late Hall she leaves four children Leewyn Baker Daniel Selmer White Hall and Howard Kal all of Port Allegany funeral held Monday at Port Allegany Presbyterian Church Rev Arthur Llewelyn officiating with burial in Port Allegany Cemetery attended by Dr W A Ostrander and Mrs John Eastman of Smethport.

Port Allegany Elnora Guinolds Hall L. S. Daker Hall Troopsburg Leewyn Baker Daniels. Selmer Whiter -Hall Howard Kal Port Allegany Presbyterian Church Arthur Llewelyn W. A. Ostrander John B. Eastman Smethport

Oil property sale on Bolivar farm to LeSuer Oil Co

Bolivar residents H Williams E W MacDonald and Mrs W H Thomas sold oil land on the Frazer farm at Koa south Bolivar to LeSuer Oil Company. James E LeSuer of Wellsville, manager, acquires 80 acres in fee and 19 producing wells along Moliver Allentown road. The deal, valued at a publicized sum, follows a four year drilling program as part of Crandall farm operations.

Gil Deal c H. Williams E. W. MacDonald Bolivar W. H. Thomas Rushford Frazer Koasuth LeSuer ON Werea Wis Ngl Mide Holivar Breeze

Deep test well near Bolivar to start soon

Preparations for a deep test well on the Gilbert farm in Wirt advance with cement work and a 122 foot derrick. John Kreaser of Bolivar oversees, Boyden Drilling of Kittanning, Pa., holds the contract, aiming to drill to 5700 feet within about a year.

Bolivar Gilbert Farm Wirt John Kreaser Bolivar i Boyden Driling Company Kittanning

Timber wolf sighting near Elticuttville and Payne's Hill

A large timber wolf was reportedly seen on thickly wooded hills west of Elticuttville. This marks a second or third recent report of wolves in the area. Henry J. Milks, cattle dealer, also observed the animal inspecting pasture land on Payne's hill near the town.

Elticuttville Henry J. Milks Payne's Hill

West Ridge Transportation seeks charter amendment in Pennsylvania

The Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania will hear West Ridge Transportation Company of Girard on May 9 1928 at Erie Court House at 9 30 A M to approve an amendment to its charter and obtain a certificate of Public Convenience. Also notice lists sale of seed potatoes and cows for sale by Sticklids East Hopethport Pa with phone 17911.

West Midge Public Transportation Service Commiss Company Pennsylvania Public Service Commission Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Service Company West Ridge Transportation Company Girard Court House Erie West Ribbs Transportation Company Rossiter, Solletter

Kane library meeting outlines topics and speakers

The Kane public library district meeting will be held Tuesday in Kane with a morning session at 9:30 featuring welcomes and talks on librarian qualifications, book censorship, and county library roles for farms and schools. Afternoon sessions include discussions on county library impact, school access, and library service outlook by Miss Mary A. True and others.

Kane Henretta

Band conductor directs Port Allegany rehearsal

B G McFall, noted Eldrea musician, leads rehearsals for the Port Allegany band guiding members through pieces and coordinating performances.

B. G McFall Metall Eldrea i and Canmoser Port Allegany

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I. E. Gabriel Smethport, PA Toggery H. W. Rubin & Son Reliable Clothiers E. W. Strong Beethport John A. Karlen Eric Dahlgren Grand Central Block UR. Ostrander’s Nee UM Cher Abaya Physicians Demoscrat W. H. Ransbury Hinsdale Murphy-Grady J. J. Grady Murphy-firaly Organization Murphy Imdy Wellsville A. Ee Sticklds East Hmothport Grand Union Grocery Stores, Inc Kellogg’s del Monte Krueger’s Brew Edie Steve Mart C&b Buffalo Cleveland AG Cleveland Lake Resorts Detroit Points West Mayor Tourir Fleveland and Bullato Wharver Michigan Ave Bridge N. Y Ajax Verdon's Oil & Gas Station
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