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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

6

Officers Raid Bradford Moonshine Still Network

County Detective Jack Allison and Smethport officers conducted multiple raids in Bradford. Seizures included 300 betes of Leer, 20 gis Tons of mash, bottles and quarts of moonshine, plus utensils at Gene Carpenter’s Grove Street home. Carpenter allegedly ran illicit whiskey operations and Valentine was arrested with two moonshine vessels. A third raid targeted Mrs. Fred Mu on Pearl Street leading to John Arix arrest after surveillance. Artin arrested on $5,000 bail. Patsy Costello posted $5,800 bail and John Arn was arrested on a bench warrant for contempt of court.

Bradford Hootcheries Jack Allison Smethport Bradford Policy Gene Carpenter Grove Sheet Carpenter iMegal Thor Tee Valentine Anther Bradtest Menu Fred Mu Pearl Street Swoanen John Arix Placei Guider Artin Poles Pensford Allison Patsy Costello John Arn Aria Triad

Fishermen Meet Bear and Cubs on Spring Creek Trip

Saturday a group of local fishers William J Hurley Bert Singers left for trout fishing in Spring Creek about ten miles from Kane county. Around 6 80 pm they encountered a young bear and two cubs within sight. The old bear climbed a tree, while the cubs clung nearby under watchful eyes.

Bear Kane

Eldred Bridge Project Plans New River Road Realignment

A proposed overpass at Eldred will span the Pennsylvania railroad and the Allegheny River. To connect the rivers road with the main highway, officials plan a grade change and a realignment near the bridge approach.

Eldred Pennsylvania Railroad Allegheny River MipKean County Honers Ina Alon Tring Zivide Bri

State Senator Charged With Worthless Check

Pittsburgh May 12 Hindman former state senator and ex prohibition director for Pennsylvania is charged with issuing a worthless ten dollar check drawn on his home bank in Clarion to repay a fee paid in advance by a client. Prosecutors allege insufficient funds were available to cover the amount.

Nee Pittsburgh Wasner Hindman Prohibition Pennsylvania T Hindman Clarion

Death of Dr Joseph H Robison Bradford Physician

Dr Joseph H Robison a Bradford physician and physic died Monday after long illness. Born October 4 1871 in Sharon Pennsylvania he practiced medicine here since 1882 and continued his work until ill health forced retirement. He received his medical degree in 1895 and earned prominence in the local medical community.

Robison Joseph H. Robinf Bradford Sharon

Summer Scout Encampment Planned Near Port Allegany

The McKenne Potter district committee announces the annual summer scout encampment near Port Allegany from June 26 to August 20. Readies for distribution. pensions for the camp are available. The season is divided into eight weeks and any scout may attend one or more.

Eamp Port Allegany

Sentenced for Attempt at Jail Delivery

Little Verlas May 13 Penn Wheel 24 at AC Wilson Street Silamanet sentenced to six months in the penitentiary. 3 Wheeler charged with conveying four hack saws a file and a knife to private areas in Caluimayus County jail to help inmates escape.

Little Verlas Penn Wheel AC Wilson Street Silamanet 3 Wheeler Caluimayus County

Coudersport Vets Cancel July Fourth Celebration

The Coudersport American Legion post withdraws its plans for this year’s Fourth of July celebration after citizens objected to past amusements.

Coudersport

Youthful Kane Robbers Arrested After Kane Milling Break‑In

Two youths were arrested for breaking into the Kane Milling grocery store in town last week. They appeared before a justice of the peace and were released with bonds to report to a probation agent each week.

Kane Lery Weonk

Port Allegany Sets Up Automatic Traffic Signal

The borough council orders an automatic traffic signal at the Main and Mil streets corner. It will display stop caution and proceed signs and be installed as soon as possible. Port Allegany Reporter notes the measure approved by the council.

Port Allegany Sured Maramiter Main Mil Streets Arsus

Infestation of corn borers reported near Toledo area

Readable text notes 36 corn borers per stalk in an infested zone near Toledo Ohio with estimates of 90040 corn per acre in the area. Mention of cleanup campaigns and warnings to mariners and farmers about spread and damage. Pennsylvania and western states cited as less severe but continuing threat to crops.

Toledo Ohio Cenaltlan Tly de Hat

Remarkable Pet Family Shapes Nurturing Cat Owlish

Mrs Albert Morris cares for a unique brood with a cat mothering three kittens and three fluffy chicks. The foundling chicks were embraced by the cat who organized a foster care system for orphans, illustrating extraordinary maternal instincts.

Albert Morris Ente i

Resume W Eldred Road Work Resumed by Melzear Construction Co

After days of efforts to free the steam shovel from mud at fntabebe town the West Eldred road project has resumed by Melzear Construction Co. The machine had been idle over winter where work halted in the fall. Eldred Engle.

W. Eldred Road Fntabebe West Eldred Melzear Construction Co Eldred Engle

Eldred Man's Car Stolen in Bradfarf Incident

The Dodge Coupe owned by Lewis T. Crie man of Eldred was stolen from 39 W. Washington Street Bradfarf on Wednesday evening between 6 and 6:40 PM. Police sought the vehicle and scanned nearby towns for the car as part of the investigation.

Eldred Lewis TP. Crieman Tron W. Washington Street Bradfarf Crantford Eldred Basle

Another Veteran Summoned from Civil War Era Dies

Alfred Chestnut, a Civil War veteran from Grimes district near Port Allegany, died last Wednesday.

Alfred Chestnut Grimes District Port Allegany

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