Free War Film Tomorrow at Star Theatre in Smettport
Under Four Flags, third of four U S Government war pictures, will be shown at Star Theatre Smettport under the Victory Loan Committee. Three shows Friday at 4 pm for children and 7 39 pm and 9 pm for adults. admission free. Liberty Sing Quartet provided, directed by Sidney Burdick. Public appeal to support last wartime loan drive with strong local participation.
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Star Theatre
Victory Loan Committee
United States
Smettt Port Tomdreen
Jocal Victory Loan Committee
Sidney Burdick
Uncle Sam
Ikings Corners
George King
Liberty Sing Loauhte
Wm. Varilyke
Geary
Memorial fund grows for Myron Burns Memorial appeal
The community unites to honor a wounded hero who accounted for eight Huns in combat. About 400 is already pledged locally to fund the Myron Burns Memorial. The collected amount will swell past 300 per dollar as plans proceed, enhancing the memorial’s appeal and its timber needs.
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Myron Burns
Good Roads Bids Open May 25 Near Smethport
About fifty three miles of new roads are included with bids opening May 26 per a State Highway Department announcement. Ten miles of concrete road lie northwest of Smethport on the Bradford route.
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State Highway Department
Smethport
Bradford
Red Cross Homes Sale Of Leftover AIL Materials
AIL materials left such as flannel, button, and yarn will be sold at the Red Cross Homes in the afternoons from 2 to 5 o'clock during the week. All persons who have property donated during the epidemic are asked to call at the Red Cross Homes any afternoon to claim items promptly, as these possessions must be disposed of.
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Red Cross
Private Dancing Party at Holder's Hall Noted
A local private dancing party occurred last Thursday evening at Holder's Hall organized by several young people. Refreshments cost 31.40 served by Mrs John Lindholm, with dancing continuing to a late hour. Guests reported a very enjoyable time. Mr and Mrs Merle Dickenson welcomed a daughter born Wednesday morning May 7 at their home on Min Sirest. Mrs George Howe of East Smethport served as nurse.
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Holder's Hall
John Lindholm
Merle Dickenson
Min Sirest
George Howe
East Smethport
Infant Dies at Home of Pneumonia Aun of Tr yin Goon
Infant aunt of Mr and Mrs T yin Goon of Main Street died at their home early Monday from pneumonia after a short illness. Burial held Wednesday morning.
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Phe
Aun
Tryin Goon
Main Street
OLEAN OVER THE TOP
Olean exceeded its quota by about 20 769 dollars by May 3 close of business. The figure reflects the town’s fiscal authorities reporting a surplus against planned targets through the previous Saturday.
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Olean
Fourteenth District Buster Star Meet Held in Bradford
The fourteenth district Order of Buster Star met Wednesday at the Bradford Masonic Temple with large delegations from Smyth Fort Port Allegany SLL Jewett Duke Center Bradford and guests from Corry Antin Olean Syracuse Ml Morris WN Y and Toledo Ohio. Twenty seven candidates were initiated after a luncheon and business session. Musical selections and receptions followed with Grand Worthy Matron Mary Todd of Pittsburgh and other officers in attendance.
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Bradford
Order of Buster Star
Smythfort
Port Allegany
SLL
Jewett
Duke Ceniter
Masonic Temple
Smethport
Hy Redfield
Sidney Burdick
J. A. Yellis
Geo. Denning
Jennie Hyatt
Mo Bouton
Mie
Hasiman
W. Th Hopper
Lawrence
Hopper
Smetihport
Helen Sloan
Nora Reigel
Kane
Reigel
Mis
First Baptist Church Prayer Meeting and Sundays
The First Baptist Church led by Rev. Guy L. Margeson announces a Thursday prayer meeting and Sunday schedule. Sunday School at 10 A.M. Preaching at 11 A.M. on Mother the Greatest Friend of Democracy and at 7:30 P.M. Is Our Work Finished. The W C T U will join the evening service to discuss their work and its moral impact on the community.
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First Baptist Church
Guy L. Margeson
Christ In Church
Seaplane tragedy claims Harold Bedfort Corey in New Jersey
Harold Bedfort Corey son of Mrs W H Halpenny of Smethport died in a seaplane crash at Far Rockaway Park New Jersey on Monday May 5 1919 official notice states. Born in Malmesdale Wayne County he moved with his mother and step father to Smethport then Linghamton and later joined the air service in 1917. Survived by his wife residing in Binghamton the funeral is expected in Binghamton today with interment there.
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Harold Bedfort Corey
Mra. W. H. Halpenny
Smethpark
Far Rockway Park
N. J
Ear Hockaway Park
N.J
WEL Halpern
Mothport
Sform
Harod Herford Corey
BR. W. Cabonish
Oicer
Malmesdale
Wayne County
Smethport
Linghamton, &. C
Germany
Florida
Far Ronkaway Park
Binghamton
Halpenny Iast
Smethport Borough Cotinet
B. T. Garlick
C. M. Colegrove
B.D. Garlick
W B. Hoppers
S. Hull
J. E. Lindholm
W. WH. Bungerford
Claude Hackett
Burgess
Warley Gifford
Lovellor Tho
H. Morrison
C. B. Dickingon
Garlick
Waraware
LS. Gifford
Leo Herzog
Moeliran County
Atlantic Refining Co
Austin W Road M. Co
Bindes
Agi36
Lindholm
Hackett
World Trade Club of
San Francisco
United States
American Larance Fire Engine Co
Cunningham
Board of Health
eHalth
Afr
Parsons
Johnson
East Smetaport
Ss. E. Schoonmaker Road
Hungerford
Carrie
Biever
Smethport Honors Returning Company C Infantry Heroes
Smethport celebrated the home coming of Company C, 12th U.S. Infantry, 28th Division, with a large parade from Kushequa depot to Bradford. Returning members includ e William Paylor, Clarence Edward Paylor, Alec Barbour, William Nellis, Clinton Clark, Homer Potter, and E. G. Potter, among others. A brass band led the procession as citizens cheered, with a giant arch on Main and Chestnut and the word Victory illuminated.
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U. S. Infantry
Cradford
Smethport
William
Clarence Edward
Paylor
Alec J. Barbour
William Nellis
Uncle Sam
Clinton Clark
Homer Thomas E.G. Potter
Bradford
Paul Denning
Ater
Pennsylvania
Kushegua
Ore
12Th Infantry
Philadelphia
Econd
Burleigh’s
Olean
Philip Webster
Mayor North
Warners
Main
Chestnut
McKean County
Mnen
County Council of Defense
Guy McCoy
Peer Story
Burglary suspect bound to grand jury in Bradford
James Ward, identified by County Celestive Robinson as a home intruder, was bound to the grand jury after a Bradford hearing before Alderman Willlame. Ward was taken to the county jail and held overnight. Authorities link him to multiple attempts at St Bernard's convent and the Hose residence, with tracks matching at the scene. Police recovered Ward's watch and a purse bearing a $100 tag. no firearms found. Detective Robinson used a shoe as a track comparison.
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Coun
Robinson
James Ward
Grand Jury
Willlame
Bradford
Ward
Ian
J. Harvey Hose
Congress
Rose
Anid Ariklog
Wille
Owssa
St. Bernard
Beadford
Win Street
Bradford Eliel
St. Bernar’s
Shasanid
Pertpatly
Championship Rifle Meet Heads For McKean County
The McKean County Rifle Club plans a shoot in August to crown the county rifle champion. Any American born resident of the county for at least six months aged 15 or older may enter. Entry fees range from 2 to 5 dollars depending on yardages with multiple prizes, due by July 1. The event follows National Rifle Association rules with several shooting positions and ten record shots per distance. Equipment restrictions include no glass sights and limited sling use. protests incur a fee. For further details contact CL Bunyan, secretary, Tidewater Office, Mindford.
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McKean
National Rifle Associaton
CL Bunyan
Tidewater Oftee
Mindford
McKean Sheriff Salary Bill Proposal in Senate
A bill in the senate proposes that counties with 45 to 64 thousand people pay sheriffs a fixed annual salary of 5000 dollars, replacing fees for services. McKean County would fall under these provisions, with added compensation for debt payments and clerks.
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Mckean
Venadigo
Mewat
Addigonad
MekKean
Mrs Curtie Hosts Auction Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs Thos i Curtie entertained the Auction Bridge Club at her New Grand Central home last Monday evening. Prize winners were Mrs A D Fisher and Mrs Mary L Bisett. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed by all.
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Thos. i. Curtie
Auction Bridge Club
New Grand Central
A. D. Fisher
Mary L. Bisett
Rummage Sale at St. Christopher's Gulla May 11
St Christopher's Gulla will hold a rummage sale on Saturday morning May 11 beginning at 10 00 o'clock. Proceeds go to church funds and community programs.
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St. Christopher's Gulla
1919 Teachers Institute Plans and Speakers
County superintendent C W Lillibridge said contracts were closed for the 1919 McKean County Teachers Institute to be held in November. Lectures include Glenn Frank editor of the Century Magazine who helped draft the League of Nations Covenant, and Dr Davidson of the University of Michigan plus musical numbers by the Welch Male Quartet and the Shupert Ladies Sextette.
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C. W. Lillibridge
McKean County
Glenn Frank
Mang
Sum Howard Taft
Lowell
Haryied University
League of Nations Covenant
Davidson
University of Mehigan Aml
Welch
W w W OT Meeting of Woman's Federal Union
The meeting was held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock with Mrs Emma Lay. An interesting article was read by Miss Fiebel Day and discussions followed. Light refreshments were served at 1:30. An invitation extended to the Union by Rev Margeson for temperance services Sunday May 9 at 7:30. Members urged to attend in church parlors and wear the badge.
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OT. U
Emma i
Fiebel
Ann
Margeson
Rapist
Republican committee names new secretary in McKean County
Sylvester W. Rice of Bradford was appointed by County Chairman G Scott Smith to replace Eugene F McCann of Bradford as secretary of the McKean County Republican Committee McCann resigned while running for county treasurer in the upcoming primaries next fall.
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Sylvester W. Rice
Bradford
G. Scott Smith
Eugene F. McCann
McKean County
Republican
McCann
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Eldred
Smetpart
Court House
Leaal
CO. G
Teachers’ Institute
Republican Committee
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