New Highway Detours Listed Amid Construction Delays
A list of detours for the highway project now under way in Smethport and surrounding areas was issued by the State Highway Department. Detours include Warren to Hametzport, Smethport to Farmers Valley, Coudersport to Wellsboro and other routes. A single bid for brick paving reached 122,666.30 by C B Week Company of Albany. Nystrom of Wetmore slated to succeed O Connor as Kane supervisor, with plans to assume duties soon after Scott of Smethport negotiates turnover.
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Kane
Herbsvare
Medway
New Hut
Smethport_ Bradford
State Highway Department
Bn Progrash
Warren- Binethport
Hazelhuretanesholm
Hmethport
New York
Aine
Smethport
Farmers Valley
Biethport
Coudersport
Trowietle- Coudersport
Wellsboro
Giiletons
Sweden Valley
Clearfield-Ridgway
Erie Warran
Warren-Youngaville
Kane Republican
Nystrom
Wetmore Ts
Wil
O'Connor
Kaneborough Inc
Wetmore
Onecr Amerntendert
J. Scott
Pon Hire
Scott
Veterans to hold first McKean county reunion in Smethport
The county executive committee of World War Veterans from McKean County met in Bradford and decided Smethport will host the first annual reunion. The two day event will feature executive business, a big parade, and soldier welfare programs, aiming to attract over 2,000 veterans. E. Ty Rhone was elected permanent chairman and Dr. W. Ostrander of Smethport was named secretary. The town seeks to honor veterans and boost local pride.
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McKean County
Smethport
Ceal
United States
E. Ty Rhone
Bradford
Www
OA. Ostrander
WW. A
McKew County
Hazelhurst Man Dies by Own Hand in Domestic Tragedy
Thomas Miller of Hazelhurst, 40, killed himself with a shotgun in his home after a marriage dispute with his wife Matilda Block. Neighbors found him in a bloodied room. investigators noted he had planned the act and aimed the gun from chin to chest. Coroner ruled it a suicide with no inquest.
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Thos. Miller
Kano Republican
Alonday
Tagedy
Miller
Hazelhurst
Matilda Block
Aire
Teia
Ti Fs
Tug
Memorial Day Plans by American Legion at Bucktail Post
McKean Post members assigned Memorial Day observance tasks to Bucktail Post 4198. Parade at 1 30, exercises at Roge Hall cemetery, marshal J Donald Hogarth, president WW Ostrander, oration by Hon W Bouton. Graves will be visited and decorated by a delegation. Adjourned Bucktail meeting set to finalize participation.
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American Legion
McKean Post
G. Aa. RR
Bronday
Bucky Post
Roge Hall
J. Donald Hogarth
WW. A. Ostrander
W. Bouton
Divorce cases dominate last week at Isborough court
Pre argument docket filled with divorce filings as Judge Bouie presided at Isborough Court House last Thursday Friday and Saturday. In another matter Joseph Lambo recently convicted of murder had briefs submitted for a new trial and a decision was reserved pending weighing of briefs. Separately a booze conspiracy case involving seven men and a shipment worth $84 000 saw four confessions implicating high level figures. Whiskey sourced from a Pennsylvania distillery near Pittsburgh traveled through Cambell Baker Kane Olean Corning Binghamton and Stranton.
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J. W. Bouie
Henge
Frida
Dudge J. W. Bouton
Thin Borough
Commonwealth
Joseph Lambo
Tony Morano
Jon
Binehamton
N.Y
Cestwick
Pitttspurgh
Baker, Kane, Olean
Corning
Binghamton
Stranton
Lafayette Grange dedicates new hall with ceremony
The Lafayette Grange held a ceremony Friday evening to dedicate a new hall. John A. McSparren, master of the State Grange, led the exercises and officiated at the dedication.
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Lafayette Grange
John A. McSparren
State Grange
A Rummage Sale At M Behureh Bases Jment
A rummage sale will be held at the M Behureh bases jment Saturday morning May 22 beginning at 16 oclock. The Democrat subscription is $2.00 per year.
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M. Behureh Bases
Notice of Democrat subscription price increase and policy
Notice to subscribers announces the Democrat will rise to 2.50 per year starting June 1 due to rising costs. The paper defends its pricing, pledges continued local coverage, and invites current readers to prepay at the old rate of 2.00. It asserts no profiteering and calls subscribers valued patrons while forecasting ongoing efforts to improve coverage.
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The
Democrat
Former Smethport Resident Conducts Hotel in Erie
W Brownell receives a letter from Will H Picard, a former Smethport resident. Picard now runs the Watson House at 26-38 3 Washington Place in Erie, near the courthouse and railroad station. He also owns a racing stable including the trotter Jos Dodge. Picard reports his sister Mary Andrews died in Syracuse on May 3, and notes his nephew Edward Andrews served three times in France. He plans to bring him to Rochester for surgery.
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Smethport
Erie
W. Brownell
Will H. Picard
Smethpore
Ficani
Washington Place
Watson
Pickard
Jos Dodge
Cuba
Mary Andrews
Tris
Edward Andrews
France
Opening Baseball Season Nears With Johnsonburg Moose Host
The local baseball season opens June 5 with the Johnsonburg Moose visiting. The Tor diamond at the sair grounds is being prepared in first class shape for the opener. Local management by HL EB and Chis steson aims to revive the old era and raise interest in amateur league play in Lae county.
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Johnsonburg Moose
Tor
Sair Grounds
Monument Work Placed in Journal Cemeteries by Paley Brothers
A car load of ten or more granite monuments has been placed in Journal cemeteries by Paley Brothers Monument Builders of Olean. The work includes several grave markers and related memorials awaiting placement.
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Po Mont
Jounal
Paley Brothers Monument Builders
Olean Xni
Passenger runs to be removed on Clermont branch trains
The Pennsy plans to cut passenger service on the Clermont branch between Olean and Fula Creek starting April. The East Smethport to Clermont route will extend to serve the Potato Creek valley, with limited remaining trains on Clermont to Jaracks and Smethport. The change stems from private ownership and poor track bed conditions, risking abandonment without agreement.
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East Smethport
Larabee
Clermont
Potato Creek Valley
Smiethport
Téirahee
Threough Smetaport
Jaraher
Arerive
Enat Smethport
Tarakes
Clemont
Crosby, Cole]grove
Howls
Norwich
Johnsonburg
PLRR
Pennsy
Clermont Branca
Quinn
peti_ Hane
Radioond
Health Crusade Gains Early Momentum in Smethport
A Child Welfare Day observance in Smethport featured a public meeting at 2 pm with a presenter from the Child Health League of America and a 4 pm moving picture on better health. Local schools staged essays, posters, and a health crusade exhibit, while pupils underwent health examinations to guide parental corrections. The effort, led by Northwestern Home and School League and the state Health Department, shows strong community backing.
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Unc O
Pupih
Jin Smethport
Auspiera
Levi P Morton dead in Poughkeepsie residence
Levi P Morton former vice president has died in his Poughkeepsie home. The New York native, aged around 26 years, is reported as deceased with local authorities noting the sudden passing. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Levi P. Morton
Vic
Levi TP
Neme
Poughkernsie, NY
Surdaw
Cook wanted at Bradford hospital job ad
Classified notice seeking a cook for Bradford hospital. Ad references PP Cailender and Sbre.
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Bradford Hospital
Cailender
Sbre
Forest fires threaten region as rain delays containment
Heavy fires sweep Horwich lumber tract and Potato creek valley amid dry conditions. Firefighters, deputies, and Boy Scouts battled blazes near Pierce Brook and along the P. B. A. railroad, with several fires reported around Mt Jewett and Hazelhurt. Seed potatoes from Potter County offered to farmers to meet demand.
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Back Ave
DL. K. Hogarth
Trunk Cummings
Smaln_port
Alcen
Pierenbrook
Messers Howarth
Cumminga
Lafternoon
Pierce Brook
Horwich
Potato Creek
Martin, Quinn
Glenn
Quinn
P. B.A
Vic
Mt. Jewett
Hazelhuret
Fornet
Primary Uncertainty Shrouds Bradford County Returns
Report from Smethport after Tuesday primaries shows Democratic slate incomplete and write-ins like A R Johnson of Brad Mr. Johnson wins in county race. Thos Clark elected county committeeman from Smethport. Republican results favor Cant Givett in McKeth county with Boal and Lent leading district for national delegates. GOP congressman race shows George Minns ahead of TaLeo in Bradford area.
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Smethport
Tequinas
Deynocrat
A. Mitchell Palmer
Porrongresa
Jan, Connelly
Clearfield
A. R. Johnson
Brad
Johnson
Ford
Thos. Flaherty
Thos Clark
Cant Givett
McKeth County
Boal
Lent
Tyan Jones
Mars
Geo. Minns
DuBois
Republi
Ex Mayor Hoffman Dead in Bradford Home
Former Bradford mayor Jones Hunman died at his daughter Mrs. G M Brooks home 97 Jackson Avenue Bradford Friday morning from toxemia and j inaemia at age 97 He served in the Civil War and was held in high esteem by citizens and friends The Democrat newspaper price listed as 22.00 per year.
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Is Jones Hunman
Rmayor
Pradford
Hig Daur
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