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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
7
East Smethport notes list visits and greetings from Jon Carpenter of Olea to friends, funeral attendance for Andrew Bush, and reunions planned by the Ovlatts at Riverhurst Park. Mentions include travel to Buffalo, hair trends, and moves from Kings Corners to Olean, with several residents under illness and others preparing for seasonal travel.
Roy Larabee and Wan Agate of Emportiun held services at home. Mrs. Lillian attended tartale visit. Lawis Coleman named section foreman on the Pennie railroad and moves family here. Carpenter hired for Marlin Woodlard funeral in Richburg NJ. Irvin Walnmin visited from Shultown. Chis Camfield and daughter visited East Smethport. Bell phone installed at residence. Mrs. M. M. Childs visiting Buffalo. Miss Ruth Carpenter visited Letha Wood in Fowler Bronk. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whittemore of Crosby guests of Pendleton. Mrs. A. E. Rice visited Olean. Mrs. I. A. Moore of Coryville with sister. H. J. Rice in town between trains. Join Ellis Jr. weekend guest of A. I. Rice. Alma Anderson in Portville to visit father. Wried of Stulltown visit. Kin Carpenter a business visitor.
Local notes record visitors and moves in Wrights Corners and nearby areas. Harry Jobhson Beatford visitor Thursday, Ray Newman moves to Cotteville, Clarence Smith and Edward Cook in Sawyer City on business, Mrs P R Baker visits daughter in Smethport, and numerous residents make calls or return home from hospital or farm.
Coryville brief notes several residents on the sick list including Mr aunt Mire George Mondy Mr arthur Wilson and ssimer Fairchild. Latest report says he is recovering while Leo Lethon owns a new Ford car.
Community notes report moves and visitors including Andrew Washburn and family moving to Conveile as well as Maul Mos and others hosting or attending gatherings. People traveling between Dale Texas, Coves New York, and Port Alle are mentioned, with church events planned and local residents seen about town.
Local notes from Port Allegany and Coleville cover returned residents, overseas veterans, visitors, and social visits. Aliee Wennerstram returns to Sainestown after two weeks with parents, Brittian Newall visits Ray Poote family, and Harry Greet arrives from Camp Dix. Community members attend gatherings, travels to Olean, and farewells as several leave for duty or new towns. Obituaries, marriages, and sick lists mix with local business news as residents share updates and events across the week.
Mrs Edward McKean visited Mm William Hafner of Smethport Thursday. Mrs Helen Ormsby stays with Mr and Mrs WN Ripley. Mrs Ed Walker visited husband a patient at Bon Air Sanitarium Friday. Mrs Mariun La Mont and son Marcus visit sister Mrs George Filling of Emporium. Mr A Van Sickicn in Smethport. Mr and Mrs C Ju Sorah visited here last Thursday. The Kasson cheese factory opened Tuesday. William Marks in Smethport on business Monday. Melean of Trishtown opening at his home here. Born two boys and Myx Roberts of Marvindsle, May 8th ROM. Alisg Marrrard Stabhard went to Smethport Saturday to save her wretch er Jamies. Just returned from Sisters hospital at Murtala.
The article extols paint as essential for preserving structural materials and conserving natural resources. It argues paint extends life of wooden surfaces, iron, and cement, protecting dwellings, barns, sheds, fences, and more. High grade paint with color adds years to coating life.
County chairman Hersh Stira York urged workers at the Colonial Hotel to choose between lending money to cover debts or taxes for government funding. Benjamin Th Autlow, state leader of the Victory Town Speakers Bureau, spoke on campaign strategies and the Victory Loan program as local guests and officials attended the event.
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