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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

4

County Court House Deeds and Judgments Listing May 2–9 1928

Legal notices from McKean County show deeds filed May 2 to May 9 involving G C Douglas, Axel Satstrom, Keating, Bradford, and others. journals list numerous transfers of property, like Bradford and Norwich properties, plus judgments and suits including First National Bank Warren, McKean County Building and Loan, and various assignees. Also includes executions and minor docket items under June term 1923 and 1928 McKean County court entries.

Griseland Co Byron Wolfe Bradford Frank Derek Taurar Gertrude McClain Story A. Au Grin Bratford Joh & Robbins Fred Nante Tiberty BP L. Costanzo Joseph CG Cochnnen Et Lewis Run McLain Steffy Helen W. Hoyle Bradford Supply Co H. P Lobaugh Mt. Jewett Baward O. McKean Shawmut Realty Corp Hamilto Two Clare A. Bliss Kendall Rofalng Co Whyne A Hamilton TW. C. Banghart Et al McKean County al Powell Et al First Natl Bank Warren Ya Tony Gml Mandin Bank & Trust Co Ind. J. Hyatt MetCcan County Trust Co. Agsignes Etc W. E. Berridge Et al Producers State Bank R. Gallo Tuna Mig. Co Va Same

Beavers Build Many Dams in County Streams

A Beaver study recounts multiple new colonies rising in MeKean County streams. Beavers travel by night constructing dams with precise felled trees, creating water reservoirs and aiding low water periods. Local authorities note several colonies expanding from Parker Run to Norwich and surrounding areas, with ongoing reporting to keep locales posted.

Donsap Moekean Parker Run Boeroo Imporium Keating Summit Dun Cplany Yyeaume Ailesheny-Susquehanha Norwich Allegheny River Wrights Port Allegany Tiquvora Lorwich Colony Muarvindale Potato Creek East Smethport Marvin Creek Marvindale Great Kinazna Bridge Kush Benson Mekean Gims Protector Brent Heaven

Second Bradford Masonic Lodge formal installation and events

Prominent Masonic visitors from Bradford and Philadelphia attended the formation of Bradford Lodge No. 719 F and A M. The installation included a golf outing at the Country Club, a banquet at the Magowie temple, and speeches by Willison Smith and other grand officers. Guests escorted to Port Allegany before installation rites.

Aow Pennsylvania Bradford Aragons Briadford Lodge A. M Grand Lodge Vungheana Yewons Port Allegany Anrenoilies Priice Ooe Feevsa J. Willison Smith Philadelphia Bradford May William &. Snyder Usvrishuns Ono Ky Herligman Shipful Gunley Guy B. Mayo Sieshport Gelling Les B. Roberts John A. Perry Philalelphia Smethport Tribvert H. Lasgis Condersport L. M. Finney Pradford Ernest G. Potter Robert PB. Lewis Congersport Charles J. Mitchell Duke Center Howard Hoss Mr. Janet J. Wilmer Radcliffe Samuel J. Bredin

Council Will Hire Day Policeman in Borough Efforts

The council approved hiring a daytime officer and addressed dumping ground rules for residents. Actions include street maintenance on Nelson street, stump removal on Main street, and various bill payments to local firms for police duty, supplies, gas, insurance, and utilities.

Faney Nrough Ha Bell Telephone Co Bhoroughs Reyalry Nelson Seth Menon LBD Hogarth AE O'Urien Mpitean Sog Smeport Gas JG Etrony Bros. Stawlie Turdick'a Insurance Agency Trans Electric Co Sunties Horst Main Street Miz Tohmes & Clintian Xipiles John Hallatrom Burch Corp. Pipe Yordons OW & Gas Station Meauk Peastey Sehor Harald Wright Lahou Arthur Tice Mahan Shu Palle Electric Co Chas A. Maser Folin Et Haut Antrar Fahour Donmnerat Publishing Co Smethynet Car HW Telephonté Co I$ Celi Pone Cn Lamestow Supply Co

Mt. Jewett Rubber Co Names New Manager

At a meeting of Ever-Silk Rubber Co. Inc. directors on Tuesday evening, Henry T. Kreiger of Jamestown was chosen to lead the company. Kreiger, former city treasurer and ex-mayor candidate, will oversee the construction of a proposed new tuber plant and serve as general manager.

MT. Jewett Rubber CO Jewett Echo Buber Co. Inc Wan Flenry ‘T. Kreiger Jamestown Elty Carlson Kreiger Jewett

Death of John Heinemann Former Colegrove Lumber Operator

John Heinemann aged 83 died at his farm home in Wightand Springs Virginia after three years of illness. A longtime figure in Colegrove lumber circles, he partnered with his brother the late N Wy Urins eringf Colerove before their move in 1904. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 21 at 7, pastor at the church, with burial in Colegrove Cemetery.

John Heinemann Colegrove Wightand Springs Agen Mie F Heinemann N. WY Urinseringf Colerove Wensk Esi Ueslay Doug Colegrove Cemetary Ife

New Road Route Set Between Junction and Bradford

Preliminary planning completed for a new highway linking the junction with Bradford via a mountain shortcut. Adverse weather hindered progress that week, but crews expect nearly all work ready by next Monday. Steam shovels are in use and managers report the project by and large, well organized and efficient.

Joweet Beho Tsat Ih Sertion Bradford

Port Allegany May Get Dairymen's League Plant

Port Allegany considers hosting a Dairymen's League plant as officials from Milks of Little Valley Jamestown and Mansfield visited town on Tuesday to discuss replacing the current facility at Turtle Point.

Port Allegany Dairymen's League Sowial Dairgymen Tencun Turtle Point Little Valley Jamestown O. Mo Mansfield ATEUA

Flowers for Mother's Bay Tail Choice Assortment

An assortment of flowers available today for Mother’s Day. Items include abriel alore and finwers by wire. Delivery options from MHS and Birgit Smethport.

Abriel Alore Birgit Smethport

For Sale Auburn Aedan Rare Car Offer

Auction note shows a new Auburn Aedan for sale with about 1800 miles driven. Asking price is a bargain. Inquiries at Donovan Fast Man Street or call 9930.

Aedan Donovan

Milliron Low Bidder for Ceres Township Bridge

When the state highway opened bids in Hay for federal projects Selutron Construction of DuBois was the low bidder at 39381 dollars for the construction of a bridge in Ceres township McKean County.

Milliron Ceres Township Hay Selutron Construction Company of DuBois McKean County

Kinney hurt by falling bolt at local factory

Kinney, employed demolishing a window factory of Interstate Window Class, was cut above the right eye by a falling bolt last Friday morning. Dr. Burg Chadwick attended the injury. Lost travel bag between Smethport and Lidred. Finder urged to return to Grand Central Hole.

Kinney Interstate Window Class Corporation Burg Chadwick Diack Smethport Lidred Grand Central Hole Advia

Rummage Sale At Parish House And Odd Notices

Members of St. Luke's Guild will hold a rummage sale at the Parish House Thursday afternoon starting at 2:00. Help wanted ads seek a young man of about 20 to work at a local store in Smethport. Additional notices mention a card party by Fidelity Grange on May 10 to raise funds for a dormitory at Sinte College.

St. Luke's Guild Aerage Inquire Smethport Caragh CO Videlity Grange Janirk Uivté Sinte College

For Rent Desirable room in Grand Central hotel building

Desirable room for small store on Main Street in Grand Central hotel building. Inquire at foetal part ee a.

Grand Central Hotel Main Street

Local Track Stars Humble Bradford at Meet

Bradford leads in high school track events with strong showings in sprints and distance races. The Alfred University freshmen, under coaches Livermore and Stadholme, prepare for the upcoming meet at the varsity grounds, with high school athletes expected to attend for potential recruitment and support.

Feck & Lehes Harmon Wingard Sealt Petrusal J. Petruzal Hungerford Studholia Finno Iwelin Stadbill Ind Nowa Disdance Kester Baudwin Wright Mun Wrechand Tipe Automies Tuibolm Seart Tug Matuy Feely Mosard daeh—Van Wusen Vfored Lial Sewry Rakiwin Wenning Petruzzi Nit Scott Sumvinport Scote Jeep Che Petruzet Brothers Denning Vimeo Bradford Livermore and Stadholme Alfred, N. University Alfred University Reid S&h Alfred A. O. University Clarion

Olean Police Nab Goon Man In Rochester Case

Olean police arrested Alexander Kacrowowski a 36 year old Buffalo man suspected of running a five thousand dollar tim box confidence game on Rochester restaurant owner James Rudy last Thursday. He was caught at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot before boarding a train to Buffalo by Officers Bhakedlee Grandusky and Deputy Castor and handed over to Rochester police this morning.

Olean Police Rochester Organ Neva Bringin Tim Box James Rudy Alexander Kacrorowski Buffalo Pennsylvania Railroad Amos Bhakedlee John Grandusky Olean Loree Sherrif Paul Castor Kacrowowski

Greenhouse Wrecked by Dynamite Bomb

The greenhouse owned by Peter Oliv of Coommhaw was wrecked by a dynamite blast at 2 29 am. No injuries. The explosion scattered debris hundreds of feet and caused townwide alarm. Corporal Baker of the State Police, Al Brockway, investigated. no clues or enemies found. Estimated damage around $2,000.

Peter Oliv Coommhaw Eixteen Ately Wywe Ciomolalel Bac Corporal Baker State Police al Brockway Olive

Pussyfoot Johnson Stirs Kinship in Kane and Bradford Meets

Temperance crusader Pussyfoot Johnson spoke in Kane Tuesday night and in Bradford last night. He delivered his address titled As the Orient Sees America, urging anti alcohol reforms amid enthusiastic crowds and renewed regional calls for prohibition.

Pussyfoot" Johnson Eho Pussyfoot" Johnson Amertes Kane Bredford

Notice to Contractors for Farmers Valley six room school

Plans and specifications for general work heating and venting plumbing and electric work for a six room school in Farmers Unley Keating township Pa are available after April 23 from Russell G Howard Architect DuBois Pa. Bids with 5 percent certified check must be received by W L Burdick Secretary of School Board East Smethport Pa by May 19 1928. The board may reject any or all bids.

Farmers Unley Keating Township Russell G. Howard DuBois W. L. Burdick East Smethport Burdick, Secs East Smeifsport

Oil men to back new road in Cattaraugus County

Olean May 7 oil operators and local residents south of Olean plan a Barnum Road stretch to connect Rock City highway with a new route to Eldred Bradford and other Pennsylvania towns. The county appropriated 5000 dollars for the project and fundraisers added 4504 dollars. The Olean Automobile Club and Olean Chamber of Commerce each kicked in 16 dollars.

Olean Oll Profiuce's Fells Hers Wit Agaist Barnum Road Luad Rock City Elured Beadford Pesnaylvania Callara

Band Leader Dead in Coudersport Retired Prof R A Curtis

Prof R A Curtis of Coudersport died at home Tuesday of last week aged 51. Born in Rome Italy he organized the local Boys Band and served as director of the Morganga State Reform School band. Survived by his wife and was a member of Masonic bodies.

R. A. Curtis Coudersport Rome Italy Curtis

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County Court House G. C. Douginas Axel Satstrom Keating Two Jung Nevschgen Husha Inne Assumpsit McHenry-Millhouse Go. 3 Corp D. d. Erich of al Assuimpatt Hanah Manton James Manion Divorce Meum County ‘Trust Co. Ausignea de W. BE McKean County Bldg. & Loan’ Assn Sorp McKean County Trust Co Aspignés Ete W. B. Berridge MeKean County Trust Co W.D. Berridga Masonic Lodge Council Democrat Worklig Ae. Inquire Marbasket Store Nulylt Lashel Abrin & Fe pCnerville Pax Haley Bob Harry FE. Haley Main St Penna Humble Bradford Ideas Garage East & Main Sts Smethport, PA Fred Petruzzi NEW Hudson Detroit Ieawallahia Hudson Gara Smethport Custom Victocia Gatom GE Company
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