Deserter Broughton Captured in Kane After Fort Porter Absence
Riley Broughton a Smethport youth and World War I veteran, disappeared from Fort Porter near Buffalo while under medical care. He was found in Kane and arrested for desertion, with authorities noting he is 23 and well known in McKean County. Relatives reported his fragile health and mental strain after a family death. The case involved Johnsontown police and Fort Porter officials and was led by Kane Police Chief Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Hroughton
Bet U. 8. Infantry
Fort Porter
Buffalo
Kane
Post Military Hospital
Smethport
Young Broughton
Johnsonburg
Fort Parier
Broughton
John Sonniug
United States Army
Powler
Leo Paugh
North Kane
Fort
Yroung Meitean
Car crashes into embankment on Smethport to Bradford road
Sunday evening a Maarmen touring car carrying eight, including Mr Nichols and B Davie, failed to negotiate a sharp curve at Parmora Valley and crashed into an embankment. All occupants escaped with minor injuries. Dr Ostrander attended but not needed. Car brought to Servies sanitre for repairs. Ford Agency reports a banner sales week with several vehicles and unusual trades including a horse for a car and a calf for a tester. James Quirk sells one sedan and two runabouts in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maarmen
FY Nichms
Parmora Valley
Smethport
Bradford
Mr. Nichols
Coley M
B. Davie
Loral Automobd
Cute
Wulses
W. Aa. Ostrander
Wats
Servies Sanitre
Repaira
James Quirk
Buck Davis
Alpine Club Meeting Schedules Altoona Event
The Pennsylvania Alpine Club will hold its annual meeting in Altoona on May 13 and 14. Notable guests include Captain Emerson Hough, with James Oliver Curwood and Enos A. Mills also expected. The program features business meetings, a hike, and conservation talks as the club promotes preservation of the state's natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Democrat
Henry W
Biut
Pennasylvania Alpine Club
Alpine Club
Pennsylvania
Civn
Emerson Hough
James Oliver Cirewood
Enos A. Mills
al Mead
Rim
Smethport
Bear Taken by Trap After Farmers Battle With Wolf Pack
Gust Tarson of the Cola Qreck randh shot a large black bear raiding a sheep flock. Farmen Larson set a trap Friday night. The bear moved three miles into the woods before he was felled by Larson and later shot after a pursuit. The bear had devoured a sheep and injured another before the capture concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Tarson
Cola Qreck
Lfm
Phargon
Bearstin
Larson
Jeirson
Married in Buffalo wedding notice for Lala Keenan Lynn and William J Weeks
Announcement reveals the marriage of Lala Keenan Lynn of Kenmore New York to William J Weeks of Buffalo, solemnized in Buffalo on May 1. The bride, daughter of E J Keenan and spouse, was a prominent local figure and long resident of Buffalo with a clerical executive career. The Democrat joins local friends in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Lala Keenan Lynn
Kenmore
N.Y
William J Weeks
Alena
E. J. Keenan
Smosvhyert
Pst
Democrat
Weeks
Mr and Mrs Eben Pattison Near Home Arrival in France
Smethport relatives report Eben Pattison and wife have arrived in France en route to the United States from India. Pattison has worked as a driller in the Burma oil fields for years. A note from Colombo dated June 1st mentions health and a planned return to Smethport after a two day stop, with Pattison and a companion signing as BE Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Pattison
Dan
France
Ina
Colombo
Smethwort
Pattison
Alfred Oviatt Injured in Construction Accident
Alora Oviatt, son of Mr and Mrs W T Oviatt of Keating township, was seriously injured during construction on the Auerhaim building in Bradford on Wednesday when a stump and heavy timbers shifted trapping him. He sustained injuries to the back area and underwent an operation at Bradford Hospital, with doctors White and Hogan. He is recovering but faces a long convalescence. Oviatt was a Democratic candidate for sheriff in 1939 and had many friends in Steubport and the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alora Oviatt
Mro
W. T. Oviatt
Keating Township
Briived
Taddford
White
Hogan
Oyratt
Ovintl
J .Midale
Steethport
Major Ostrander Attached to 838th Artillery Force
Dr. W. A. Ostranier a Medical Officers Reserve Corps major received notice from the Pittsburgh office that Major General Bailey has attached him to the 838th Artillery and he must report to Fort Howard Mil on August 6 for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osthander
W. A. Ostranier
Oficers
Carnstas
Pittaburgh
Wen. M. Colvin
Oer
3Rd Army Corps
Bailey
Fort Howard
Mil
Captain Mayo Heads to Buffalo for Medical Treatment
Capt E R Mayo dean of the McKean county Air Association and a noted Northwestern Pennsylvanian, age 88, traveled with his son G B Mayo to Buffalo on Monday for medical care from Dr. James R. Er, seeking improvement after long illness and failing health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Mayo
TR. Mayo
McKean County Air Association
Bottle Factory Now Assured for Smethport
New developments promise the erection of three bottle factories in Smethport in the fall. The project, once doubtful, now seems financially feasible as investors are urged to join a new entity and participate in upcoming meetings to organize the venture. Citizens will have chances to engage as plans advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Judge Bouton Denies Many Retail Licenses in McKean County
Judge J W Bouton refused numerous alcohol licenses in McKean County noting the Werner Act prohibits supplying liquor in buildings miners may access, while a few licenses like the Bradford brewery were granted. The decision is expected to impact the Commonwealth Prohibition license system and lists refused applicants including Mansion House and Capitol Hotel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
J. W. Bouton
Deadford
Bouton
Commonwealth
Hateb Weaver
Patricis
Mansion House
Archis
Option House
Thos
Ney
Capitol Hotel
Katherine. Telgel
Corry House
Hamilton
Junior Senior Banquet at Smethpers High School
The 61st annual junior senior banquet was held at Taike's Parish House with a fruit salad buffet and dancing after a fortunetelling feature. William Metzgap presided as toastmaster as seniors and juniors heard toasts from Howard Strong and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethpers High Schoo
Mhis
Sc. Taike’s
Therrien Eee
Stop Look Listen May Carnival for the American Legion
A May 25th and 26th carnival at Smethport Lyceum features Sorrentine’s and a Japanese tea room directed by Mrs. Ty W. Camp. The Women’s Auxiliary supports the event with fancy work, vaudeville acts, and food offerings. tickets include 250 reserved seats. The committee, led by Neu Welder and others, promises a lively family affair to honor the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hn Stipe
Smethport Lycedim
Sorrentine
Archenra Hive
Panese ‘Tea Room
Ty W. Camp
Madrid
Laddia
Iasale
Able Ona
Neu Welder
Wm. Brewnel
Alfred Tehnean
Normin Repinehdee
Sontr Comin
Stile
Teachers Elected For Next School Team In Smethport
The Smethport school board elected teachers for next term amid re elections with William A Brownell not re elected. Robert Brainell named science and Mrs Robert Brainell French. a full corps listed for High and Grades with several named instructors. Ice Cream Factory Starts In Smethport Ice cream plant opens under Anathy Miller, previously of Tifmore, introducing a superior local dairy product and complete manufacturing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethnore
Porong
William A. Brownell
N Larsen
Robert Brainell
Ener
Mra
Robert Brawnell
Stange Bright
Poliowitg
Stanley Bight
Carrie A. Day
Mathematima Trejion
Leonore Lemmier
Robert Brownell
Helen Kane
Laura van Dusen
L. K. Hogerth
Misa Dulla Fay
Ruth McCarthy
Dorothy Apple
Hiriot Jones
Vera Jones
Anathy Miller
Glaranetl Creamery
Thin
Hin Model
Miller
Tifmore
Smethport
Kueshequa Strike Ends After Owner and Labor Reconcile
A dispute on the Kuehequa railway line concluded when the Democrat party member left the prison area Wednesday afternoon. Differences between workers and Mr. Rane, owner of the railroad, were settled in a formal agreement, suspending the pending strike and resuming train service with limited disruption.
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Rane
Electric material arriving for Smethport power system progress
Electrification work advances on the Smethport line with new materials and line construction. Local figures Mr Bockus and Mr Norman take roles in the project while efforts focus on the Mescelbal line, trunk road, and water system improvements as Western Union and local firms coordinate site work. Candid progress at the Smethport Country Club accompanies utilities development and new landscaping plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Rusail
C. Bockus
Steve Xnoys
ekPeit
Tompling Marine Ks
Eansucsian
Mr. Dawehterly
Olean
Norman
RGU
Cleerr
Xeon
Westeen Union Tap Company
Vauy Ik
Kornigh
J. ©. Backus
Smethport Canopus Club Reports Progress at Moy Meeting
Smethport Canopus Club members met at the Grand Central Hotel Moy noon on September 19 to hear reports on electricity progress by President J. Backus and the betue factory project led by S. Le Fry, chairman of the committee on industries. Thomas Austin spoke about serine’s Pats and the club’s plan to grow their Canadian city’s upbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonopus Glub
Smethport Canopus Club
Grand Central Hotel
Moy
J. Backus
S. le Fry
Indusmngs
Thos. Austin
Serine
Pat
Dousta SS
Fry
St. Catherines
County High School Track Meet Set At Smethport Pair Grounds
The Mekecan county high schools plan a county track meet at Smethport Pair Grounds on May 20 with multiple events and supporters arriving in town. Officials expect teams from Gradford Eldred Earcurist Kane Ludlow Midewett Port Allopany and Smethmore, plus numerous candidates competing under Dr. A. Br. Idvermore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekecan
Smethport
Chou
Gis
Shor Iitirss
Sehaote
Gradford
Eldred
Earcurist
Kane
Ludlow
Dewett
Port Allopany
Smiethmore
Mave
Sma
Eri
Fry
A. BR. Idvermore
Bers
Dual School Meet Set Between Bradford and Smethport Next Saturday
Bradford and Smethport teams prepare for a county build up dual meet at Pair Grounds Smethport. Events include sprints hops jumps and relays with listed athletes such as Engstrom Denning Mundy and Metzgar among others. The meet opens at 4:00 PM as a lead in to the county competition with a sturdy following among show teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Smethport
Pest Smeatiport
Mutth County
Sith
Coudersport HK
SH. S
Fengstrom
Ernestohn
Gerald Denning
P J. Mundy
Milo
Emery Kohn
R. Miler
Flint
Mito
Collostro
Johnson
Warner
Hordies—Mundy
Talnenny
Hirsh
Mundy
Botoon
Pola
Hamilton
Metzgar
Community sings to continue in Smethport this summer
Smethport plans bring back weekly community sings with the Smethport Band, church choirs and local musicians joining Dr. H I McCoy in offering a series of summer concerts. The effort aims to unite residents, with McCoy donating his services and the band expanding its repertoire for high quality performances. The venture builds on last summer’s popular open air concerts that drew crowds from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vtlowse
al Smethe
Trevelers’ Chik
Smethport
Schoola Cther
H. I. McCoy
Denon
Targer
United States
Xymouhy
Smethporta
Bry
Hy L. McCoy
Indiana
Ice Aul
Tan Leting
Regulay
Telegraph office moves to Water Street station
Anne McCarthy notes the Western Union telegraph company is relocating from the Colegrove building on Matt Street to the Shawnmte rail round station on Water Street. Station agent DL Graham now serving as Western Union representative in the new office location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne McCarthy
Wenteen Wnton Felegraph Company
Teegraph Company
Colegrove
Matt Street
Shawnmte
Joo Water Street
Graham
Western Union
Fine Trout Catch At Ghia Ro& and Gun Club
Pischet Attorney Guerdon Potter and Attorney Harry Fox returned Saturday from a jaunt to the preserve of the Ghia Ro and Gun Club with probably the nicest catch of trout this season. At numbered thirty one were from nine to fifteen inches in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pischet
Guerdon Potter
Harry Fox
Ghia Ro& and Gun Club
Gallups Move to Long Beach California from Tiviraide
Mr and Mrs J Gallup formerly of Mr dtwett have been located in Riverside Tighe and report Mr Gallup has run a hotel business. They are moving from Tiviraide to Long Beach California and will reside there in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
MS J. Gallup
Dtwett
Riverside
Tighe
Me. Gallup
Tiviraide
Long Beach
Wey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young
Solu
Pointy
Thenémen
Dereertt
Micah
Bruin
Farmen Larson
Alfred Oviatt
Smethyort
Cty Hotel
John Wilson
Rochestey
Dliv
Bonten
Rolis
Kenton Abbey
Sountry Club
Bedionanly
Smetherl Country Club
Scott Hobinson
Fisl
Gell
Tragk
BAAR
Cale
Compost
Smechket
Greeley Tamma
Otte Township
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