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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
6
Buyers of Cleveland Tractors report strong performance, saying the machines replace two or three teams by doing the work more effectively. The trucks ride swampy ground without sinking and do not pack plowed soil. A bolt Putley delivers 20 h. p. for stationary work. Call for a demonstration.
Col John A Vera a well known Civil War veteran and Democrat candidate for senator died in Burt Worth Texas after moving from Custer City last year. His body was brought to Bradford for final rites with a Sunday service at the Methodist Church in Custer City. He was born January 24 1834 in Beaver Pa and served as Captain then Lieutenant Colonel of the 134th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Survived by four children including Joseph A Vera of Fort Worth. He lived in Custer City before retirement and was active in Freemasonry and a Methodist church member.
Bradford May 17 1918 a conference in Albany between Bradford officials Col Greene state highway head and county supervisors discussed state aid for the Tuna to Allegheny River highway. Greene pledged careful scrutiny and a decision by June 1. Plans also urged rapid progress on the Cattaraugus Daytop route and a possible completion within the season to improve Bradford Burtate travel. A $25 000 local fund was proposed to back road construction and possibly reroute funds to Carrollton and Sagamore projects to keep work within McKean County. An extended route via Eldred could reach Paylville easing access as New York state reports an improved road nearby.
Bound to court notes show hearings delayed amid unclear records and a gun incident at a Kane hardware store where Theodore Crowell was threatened before the intruder fled as a gas pipe struck the air. Governor Sproul signs bills reforming county engineer appointments. train service resumes between Bradford and Salamanca. Studholme Drug Store sale completed with Petterty taking over operations in Port Allegany and Glean locations.
A February evening blaze at the Richa Edwards garage endangers a Clyde Flebhenger car kept inside. Flames spread from the south side, doors failed, but the vehicle was moved outside and saved. gasoline in the tank fueled danger. Firefighters contained the flames with modest loss. The burned car suffered heavy damage, not covered by insurance, and investigators seek cause.
Mt Jewett will gain an electric lighting system by summer funded by Rochester New York capitalists and a local tanning company. The project aims to supply motive power and illumination for the landing company and equip the town with modern lighting. officials expect franchise action by October 1 after meetings with plant superintendents.
A Department of the Interior Bureau of Education and National Kindergarten Association offered weekly guidance for parents. The piece urges fathers to foster intimate, guiding talks with their sons, emphasizing duty to God and country, courtesy, reliability, and humility as core virtues, and urges sharing this message nationwide.
Eldred Eagle and Jones with several sheep growers from the county gathered Tuesday with Crossman to pool wool for sale and shipment. They proposed Eldred or Allegany as a shipping point and to sell to a single buyer to seek better prices, a method used before with success.
The Dairymen's League Pace time Committee and Randolph official Mr Leigh U Wark resign amid illness and time constraints. Mr Kirkland also resigns from the League Board after long service praised for dedication and judgment. New appointments to committees and executive roles are discussed at the May meeting.
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