Debt Paid by Smethport Parish in War Era Effort
Father P J Donahue led St Elizabeths Church Smethport to clear a 7000 debt four years after taking charge in 1914. The parish, about 50 families, rebuilt after the 1964 church fire with insurance, subscriptions and donations. Despite wartime strain, the debt was fully extinguished, reflecting strong faith and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Donahue
St. Elizabeth's
Smethport
Father Donahue
Mms
Erle
St. Elizabeth's Church
Fulton Street
St Bonaventure’s Academy
Wntls
Father Duggan
Crdssingville
Hille County
Pennsylvania
Durie
Father Donahud
Haa
Kane-Mt Jewett Road Survey Underway Between Place and Kanesholm
Surveyors labor on the Kane Mt Jewett road segment between the later place and Kanesholm. The seven mile stretch was not included in prior contracts. Bids or building on the segment are expected to be solicited by May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane-Mt. Jewett Road
Kane-Mt. Jewett
Place
Kanesholm
Memorial Day Dance at Smethport Lyceum
On Memorial Day evening the Smethport Lyceum hosts a dance with a lively anedestra and plenty of eligible girls in attendance. The notice invites local folks to join the merriment and enjoy the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Smethport
Adv
Samuel A Powell Dies Aboard Santa Celia After Appendicitis
News reaches Bradford of Samuel A Powell a former Smethport resident dying aboard the steamship Santa Celia after an operation for appendicitis. The message to Charles F Schwab notes arrival in New York May 9 and body in charge of the military. Powell, 4h years old, leaves a wife two sons in San Francisco, mother Mrs Lovina Powell, and sisters Mrs Tiny Stewart and Mrs Levian Hogarth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Powell
Smethport
San Francisco
California
Charles F. Schwab
Alml
New York
Powell
Lovina Hogarth
Bradford
Lida Wright
Frank Wright
Wright House
Europe
An. Mlc. A
Don
Frank
Lovina Powell
Tiny Stewart
Red Cross
Drama
Greece
Levian Hogarth
Smethpura
Home Economics Lecture at St Tatke Parish Fieuse
Miss Nellie Wilson from State College will lecture at St. Tatke s Parish Fieuse on May 37 at o o clock. The talk covers home conveniences furnishings and decorations with questions on food and clothing. Free event by McKean County Farm Bureau State College Home Extension and Local Home Economica Committee urging all women and girls to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Tatke's Parish
Fieuse
Nellie Wilson
Home Economies Extension
State College
Smethport
McKean County Farm Bureau
State College Home Extension Department
Home Economica Committee
H. H. Redfield
E.A- Studholmne
Eighteen Months in France Young Grandson Enlists
Cyril McCanty, 17 year old grandson of L. 7. McCarty, spent a few days with his grandfather while enroute home from nearly eighteen months in service. He enlisted December 18 1917 at age sixteen and trained at Camp Dix in Battery E Artilery. He sailed to France in June 1918 with an aviation corps and was later transferred to the th Field Signal Corps Co CG Missouri. He expects to return to school after helping Uncle Sam defeat the Hun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 7
McCarty
France
Cyril McCanty
Princeson of
McCanty
Aeofiong
St. Marys
Cyril
Camp Dix
Dattery E Artillery
Ith Field Signal Corps
Co CG
Missouri
J. W. McCarty
St Marys
Sam
New Dental Parlor Planned for Odd Fellows Block
Dr A KR Livermore of Mercar Pa plans to open a modern dental parlor in Smethport May 15 in the Odd Fellows Block formerly occupied by Dr Eberly. A Pitt dental graduate, he served in the army with postings in England and France. His family will move to Smethport, residing in the BE W Workley residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Livermore
Mercar
Stettwort
Odd Fellows
Eberly
Livermore
Dental Department
University of Pittsburgh
England
France
Smethport
BE. W. Workley
Automobiles for Sale in Odd Ad Copy
Classified item lists a Classy Diajge Roadster and a five passenger Overland for sale. The note mentions the Imperial Hotel or Democrat office and the ad appears in fine print garble with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hotel
Democrat Office
Three Day Hat Sale at Bisatt Shop
Hats originally priced at 95.00 and 6.06 are marked down to 3.50 for Thursday Friday and Saturday. MRB M. GC. BARKUR at the Bisatt Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrb. M. GC
Barkur
Bisatt
Township and Borough Over Top in Victory Loan Drive
Townships and boroughs across Smethport area exceeded their Victory Loan quotas of 148550 for the borough and 72200 for the township. Norwich and Sergeant townships also reportedly surpassed targets. The Women's Committee raised 182 subscriptions totaling 50200, with other groups praised for support. A war film rally raised about 7000, while nationwide subscriptions topped expectations with about 6 million individuals. Subscriptions are due to federal banks by May 20 with final tallies likely by May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport Boroug
Kentline Tonwreshint
George W. Mitchell
Loth
Norwich
Ser-geant
George W. Mitchel
Kerr
Citzens
Ture
Rulon Ponte
Igi Seis
Francis
Flanders
Chateau Thierry
Sidney Burdick
Liberty Sing
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
FE. E. Lindemuih
Molkean County
Count Hy
Episcopal Diocesan Convention Discusses Campaign in Erie
The Episcopal Diocese of Erie prepares for a campaign plan presented by Rev Charles B Retlicher editor secretary of the Board of Missions New York City The program aims to survey diocesan needs and build a campaign committee to support four main goals spiritual outreach leadership recruitment and funding for general church agencies. The initiative follows earlier conventions in Pittsburgh and seeks clergy and laity backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Diocesan
Protestant Episcopal
Erie
Beuitcher
Board of Missions
Board of Religious Education
Joint Commission On Social Service
Hela
Pittsburgh
Gie
Robert W. Patton
D. B
Campilen
Cordanil Whitehead
Dlocese
Marriage Pasture Social Evening At MR Chiat Basement
The L V Dows Bible Class held a social last Monday evening in the basement of MR Chiat. The event featured music readings and a discussion on Is Marriage Pasture. Rev A Grogson and W J Johnston spoke in favor while P L Crossman and C W Lillibridge spoke against. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V.dows Bible Class
Surprise party honors Chas W Masser in Smethport
Kensington Chth members and husbands held a surprise party at Chas W Masser's West Main Street home last Monday for his birthday. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a most enjoyable time. Published in the McKean Democrat of Smethport, McKean County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Chth
Chas. W. Masser
West Miain Street
Tha McKean Democrat
Smethport
McKean County
Salvation Army Drive Opens Monday in McKean County
The Salvation Army launches its Home Service Drive May 19 to 23 in McKean County seeking 27000 dollars toward a national budget of 13000000. The plan allocates funds by community needs and aims to free workers for frontline Salvation Army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKead County
Lowia Emery
Dradferi
Mellent
Cun
United States
MelKean County
Red Cross
Splyation Army Home Service Fund
Divigione
Unnational
New York
Salvation Army
Aia Shivailer
Anderson Hagg Miss Hage to Mr Ernest Anderson in Rochester
Miss Tda Hage daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Hage Port Allegany wed Ernest W Anderson of Bradford in the Swedish Lutheran Church Rochester New York Rev J Lungren officiated. Attendant Miss Helena Anderson cousin Miss Frances Johnson flower girl. Best man Verne Hulman Rochester. Honeymoon trip then residence in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tda Hage
Airs
J. A. Hage
Port Allegany
Ernest W. Anderson
Bradford
A. Johnson
Carthage Street
Rochester
N.Y
Mrs. Anderson
Rey Palde
Deserter Kinlaw Arrested Near Smethport
Port Allegany reports Edward Kinlaw, recently arrested for breaking into Heckerley and Taber homes, jailed for three months in Allegheny workhouse. Sheriff Jones planned transfer to the workhouse last week but quarantine for smallpox halted moves. Kinlaw, a Navy deserter, notified the Navy department. He possessed glasses marked A Windsor in Smethport, raising questions of ownership by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Allegany
Edward Kinlaw
Heckley
Taber
Storkshouse
Allegheny
UW. 5
Navy
Jones
Kinlaw
Navy Department
Smethport
A. Windsor
Jonass
Community Building Plan Discussed by County Leaders
A meeting was held to discuss erecting a community building dedicated to heroes who served. A Coven Committee was appointed to study estimates and funding. Sergeant Paul Wenning, Corporal William Nellig and Private Edward Thylor shared front line experiences with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llemes
Paul Wenning
William Nellig
Edward Thylor
Liquor Licenses Granted Amid No Protests at County Court
At the annual county court session on Monday afternoon all applications for wholesale and retail licenses were granted. Only one license was denied in Kang County. the Centennial Hotel did not seek a license. No remonstrances or protests were heard, and dry-side supporters praised the progress of prohibition efforts. Some applicants await state action on a fund extending to July 1, 1919, the end of wartime prohibition, hoping for a clear exit for John Barleycorn and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shana
Eonad Court
Kang
John Barleycorn
Juniors Banquet for Smethport High School Seniors
The Smethport High School Junior class plans a banquet at Ye Parish House at 6 30 PM next Tuesday in honor of the seniors Cina Ars Mary Hussey will cater. Program includes welcome speech by Prof Ron Holmes Spanagly toast master class toasts games dancing and a meal of chicken and biscuits mashed potatoes hot rolls fruit salad pickles olives jelly whipped cream coffee cake. Ladies Aid Society Formed at Swedish Mission Church Dorcas named officers Rev Emil G Winstedt president Mrs Sam Blomherk vice president Mrs Fred Halstrom secretary Mrs John Carlson treasurer next meeting May 21 at 2 30 PM at Sam Bilomberg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport High School
Cina
Ars
Mary Hussey
Eee Grace
Prof
Ronn
Herbert Tar
Ladies' Aid Society
Ladies' Alt Society
Dorcas
Swedish Mission Church
Emil G. Winstedt
Sam Blomherk
Fred Halstrom
John Carlson
Sam Biloraberg
Swedish Mission Church Services and Meetings
Rev Emil G Winstedt pastor. Sunday School 10 30 A M for all ages. Evening service 7 30 P M. Wednesday 2 30 P M ladies Aid Society Dorcas will meet at the home of Mrs Sam Blamberg. Mid week service tonight Thursday at 8 00 o clock as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
Emil G. Winstedt
Lindies'Aid Society
Mrs Ruffato Honored at West Main Street Gathering
Mrs Thomas Morrison entertained a party of ladies last Monday evening at her West Main Street home in honor of Mrs John Ruffato of Youngstown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Morrison
West Main Street
John Ruffato
Youngstown
Cameco Brooch Found by Finder Returns to Owners
A fragmentary notice reports a Cameco brooch found by an unnamed finder and returned to the owners through Tr. and Gleason, early in the year. The brief item notes the recovery and handoff without detailing dates or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
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ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Glear
Andy
Local Methodist
Colosseum
Tame
Chistian Church
Kingdom of God
Methodist Episcopal Church
BE. L. Eaton
Montour Falls
Central New York
Eaton
Arthie Grigson
Wvhureh
Anderson-Hagg
Holmes Spanagly
Purewell
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