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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1923

Page

5

Saegar Jar suits pressed amid Betula plant talks

A Bradford Star Record note reports Saegar Jar stockholders threaten lawsuits over alleged irregularities in the company. It says Betula plant construction nearly two years in, with operations expected this year, while the company reorganizes finances and reassures shareholders their interests remain protected.

The Democrat Srexar Ghiss Jar Corporation Buffald Nergy Betula noWuggert Saegat Jar Corporation Bradford Star-Record Saeger Saecar Ssecay Com— Pan Iake Saegar Jar Company Belula Saegar Sausar Star-Record

Local Glassworker Samuel Gittin Dies Sudden

Samuel Gittin a longtime Shinglehouse resident and trusted Ta torsinte Window Glass Company employee died suddenly from apoplexy while traveling with his wife and daughter en route from Shinglehouse to visit a son. His body was taken to Shinglehouse for funeral services and burial in New Jersey.

Samuel Gittin Srothpore Tatorsinte Window Glass Company Friany Gittin Belle Vernon Binks New Jersey Gillin Amenpors Wright House

Vacuum Jar Promoters Visit Smethport

Three promoters conducted a preliminary meeting at Smethport Institute Primary day to study a vacuum glass jar factory plan. The proposal aimed at local business interests but failed to attract citizen interest as the project appeared thorough yet unlikely to proceed.

Smethport Feld Ft Jers Mosa

Special Sale Warns of Vague Real Estate Offers

Fragmentary notes warn readers of a special sale involving 240k value items tied to unclear parties including The Jean Timpe and Congrean Street. Dates and exact locations are unreadable, but the notice signals a local auction or sale event with potential risks to participants.

Death of George Alcock in Smethport obituary notice

George Alcock died suddenly Saturday at 11 00 in Smethport after a recent illness. Born 1881 in Burton upon Trent England he came to the United States 39 years ago and lived in Smethport over two decades. He served at Crestview and was janitor at Darlin Bank and Trust and St Luke's Episcopal Church. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Herman Cooper and Mrs Violet Maze and son William Alcock. Funeral held Monday at St Luke's Church with interment at Keseses cemetery.

George Alcock George Alccel Ulton Street Mr. Alcock Robert Hamilton Burtonton Trent Staffordshire England Crestiy Smeinport Wright Alcacin Damlin, Bank & Trust Company St. Luke's Episcopal Church

McDowell Metgar nuptials in Olean ceremony upbeat

Catherine Blan McDowell of Crosby and Earl Kror Metargar of Smethport were married Saturday afternoon in Olean by Reverend Frank Houser of the First Baptist Church. The bride, daughter of Juanes and Mrs McDowell of Crest, is well known locally and the groom, son of Bert Metzgar of Green Street, recently finished Smethport High School and worked at Dani Adams on their Bor dell lease. The couple will reside at Bordell after their ceremony.

McDowell Metzgar Catherine Blan McDowell Crosby Earl Kror Metagar Smethport Olean Frank Houser Bearch Juanes McDowell Crest Metzgur Bert Metzrur Green Street Smethport High School Dani & Adams Bordell Ars Metesar the Democrat Amd

Crosby Memorial Day Observance Planned for Next Wednesday

Memorial observance at Crosby scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon with the Crosby Band under EB V Barbour providing music. Rorktalt Post Smethport will honor local war heroes graves in a ceremony mirroring last year’s impressive event.

Crosby Crosby Band EB. V. Barbour

Smethport Window Plant to Undergo Three Month Repairs

The Smethport plant of the Anter suite Window Glass Co will come in tomorrow for extensive repairs lasting about three months. The work aims to rush to completion to resume blowing operations at the earliest date and continues the plant's strong production record under Alfred John Jean.

Smethport Anter Suite Window Glass Company Orking Toree Turis Alfred Johnjean Hag Elas Nil Ta- Marsilte Corporation Okmulgee Meithport

Two Injured in Gasoline Explosion near Farmers Valley Refinery

Ray Newman of Smethport and Russell Rowley of Eldred were badly burned in a gasoline explosion at the County Gib Refining Co. yard in Farmers Valley. The accident occurred Saturday morning when unplugged gasoline lines and escaping fumes ignited near a forge. Both men were treated at Smethport by Dr. Plamis ton for burns to necks, hands, and forearms. injuries described as painful but not serious.

Farmers Valley Ray Newman Smethport Russel Rowley Eldred County Gib Refining Co Mckean Neacby Newman Rowley Robert Plamiston

Potter County Bears Alive Capture Report Misreads

A scrambled OCR snippet reports on Potter County bear captures and shipment efforts. It mentions a returning official, rumored sightings near Sinervine, and past captures near Halleum Ave Ne with unclear dates and locations. The text shows numerous garbled names and places, hindering clear facts.

Potter County Ko Baeth Jarre Hiegarth Sinervine Halleum

McKean County Fair Dates Set for 1924

The 1923 McKean County Fair plans in nemethport set for Lent include a premier exposition with enhanced premium funds and space for exhibitors. Farmers pledge cooperation and subscriptions to boost agricultural home economics livestock displays, with Farm Bureau and local directors backing wider exhibits.

Mckean Nethfiort McKean County Mnual Farm Bureau Papiar Mak Loaid uMondid Fair Feaures H. J. Rice

Hazelhurst High School graduation marks largest class to date

The Hazelhurst High School will hold commencement at the Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday evening May 24 with thirteen graduates receiving diplomas. The full graduates list includes Juli Dickinson Eley Frambes Millred Fox Hubert Fox Gertruda Crandall Rhea Alten Long Rachakl Thorns Zawaski Sallie Rend Kenneth Billy Arnold Field Mary Edgar The ceremony featured a cross sermon delivered Sunday evening. The Crosby Band, led by EF Barbour, will perform for Memorial Day observances and visit nearby towns, including Cros by, Clermont, Hazelhurst, and Smethport, promoting a June dance and concert series.

Hazelhurst Hazelhurst High School Methodist Episcopal Church Democrat Juli Dickinson Eley Frambes Millred Fox Hubert Fox Gertruda Crandall Rhea Alten Rachakl Crosby Grosby Barbour Cros~by Renita Clermont Azelhurst Smethport

Dr Richards Unhurt In Auto Crash Near Shingtehouse

Residents are told that Dr Wayne Richards of Shingtehouse was badly injured in an auto accident last week. Friends deny reports of serious harm, saying he is unharmed. Boy Scouts seek old newspapers to aid local paper collection drive to finish this project.

DR. Richards Wayne Richards Shingtehouse Richands Balyieday

For Sale Notice on Storage Charges for Motor Roadster

For sale for storage charges, a roadster listed with details about a vehicle and service garage is offered. The readable fragments indicate a motor vehicle, a storage lien and an auction style notice, with partial address hints and a date in a garbled July style.

Euilsfy Stosiye Mts Wittaler Aamt Smethpart Hy Adest

Bosworth Boyersmith Wedding Told In Smethport

The ceremony for Miss Velene Mil Hitet Puyster and Mr. James Osworth took place at the Hvang root with interment and family only present. The bride wore cinnamon Canton crepe, received a diamond stem pin, and was attended by Miss Sara Hoyersmith as maid of honor. Best man Max Myers and Mendelssohn music followed. Afterward guests enjoyed wedding cake and a four month honeymoon to New York then to New Orleans, with plans to settle in New York City. The bride, Franklin High alumna, has been in business. the groom, a Columbia University graduate, is an engineer at Ligorgr Haiss Manufacturing. Many out-of-town relatives attended.

Boyersmith-Bosworth Smarrkige Sara K. Hoyersmith Siater Brnk W. Swift Mendelssohn Mixa Maxle Myers Mixa Maxle Myers, Tiningillately Hofferbaeh Favera Ronwertl New York Urey Orleans Oreo Washipeton St. Eouiand Angeles Lyon New Yor Franklin Pesishiat Guarntacy Chanter of Commerce Boswood Cohmabig Unive Sruta Chi Osworth Whin City Guuys Friends Re Ligorgr Haiss Manufacturing Mary Bosworth Niethpart Ella Boyersmith Kolbeyt Boyerartth

Ripley Held For Auto Smashup In Smethport

Fred Ripley of Ureun pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at a manifold hearing before Justice Colestave of this barmagh stemming from a May 13 state road crash near Eldred. D I Nichols of Larkwell testified Ripley was intoxicated. Ripley bound over for June criminal court under £1000 bond. Mrs Ripley remains in Ocean Hospital with injuries improving.

Fred Ripley Ureun Colestave Eldred Ripley Wally Riples Maxwell D. I. Nichols Larkwell Allison Allson Smethport Allen Nichole Criminal Court Ocean Hospital

Eberspacher Herzog Tie In Marrriage Notice

A local marriage notice describes the wedlock of Eberspacher Herzog to Cecil Wayne Her ang at St Elizabeths. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Marry Terzog and Mrs John Eberspneher of Main Street. The couple plan to reside at Green Street and rent furnished rooms.

Eberspacher-Herzog Cecil Wayne Herang St. Elizabeth's Marachial Mather Coal Marry Terzog Mra John Eberspneher Main Street Othe Interstate Hiss Weir Tig Green Street

Smethport Wins County Meet In Strong Showing

Smethport High School and Bradford High School repeated as champions at the Annal Meloy County Interscholastics in Smethport. Strong performances included Anderson and Clark each winning multiple events, Hazelhurst pole vault record, and Smethport earning the bronze trophy for the meet three years straight.

Smiethport Bradford Fmrthe Annal Meloy County Smethport Ae Eare Sms Laeger Anderson Clark Nopar Hazelhurst Ma. Jewatt Cleney Mary McCoy Smaethport Pe Roptera Accoommanted Young McMade Kane Ind Wiener Bradford Wi Dianay Eckhart Nellis Distancs McTonnll Ink McDurle Rankin Bhilsdell Dunn Ord. Aeight Snches McDade Warner Tima Disney P. Dunn Brefadek W. Bunn Pole Veult Limerick Rammelson Slattery Mayehall BR Ra Huoning Broa Jumy Idiark Timereck Qebst Fasdengan Boundyard Mele Tiling S. Tarson Sly Negar Tazelhwrat Zawaski Mamay M. Mundy Johnson Kohn Wwen Boutin Kolin P. Mundy Leave—Staethport Waterhurst Mt. Jewett Endian Wondy Mo J Cox Si Monro Smethnore

P H C Members Visit Bradford Ceremony

P H C members attended Bradford ceremonies Monday night for conferring of an honorary degree. About forty persons received the honor including ex-service men. Young manager of eighteen years was noted for a week.

Alwur Sithy Menikere P. HM. C Tradford T BH. C Eigtheen Illegialty Co. Ly

Junior Senior Banquet Honors Class Of 1923

The junior senior banquet honored members of the sophomore era under Mrs. Mussey and others. Millidy toasted, with seniors represented by Miss Elgordon Richand-For. professors and friends attended. Honors announced for the class of 1923 include Sliding Genge Epbachonee, Anne Andrews, Vera Patterson, Max Smith. a baccalaureate sermon by Rev W R Van Dyke at the Episcopal Church.

Ane van Dyke Bealeteg Weharison Ruth Moore Mary McCoy Margaret Spanogle Inzel Larson Reverald Millidy Toastmeater Welcom Elgordn Richand Stanley Bright Robert Trownell Corrie Day Emma Tretton Albert Johnson Wichard Shattuck Lyceum Sliding Genge Elie Moore Secon Anne Andrews Vera Ray A. BK. McCormick Binghamton, NY

Lawyer City Concrete Progress On Resurfacing Job

Tennis the contractor reports steady concrete work on the old macadam strip at the Smallport Endford vent with progress near a daily average of feet. My Dennis notes supplies from the state Nas mn Meet of mater trucks keeping him stocked and expects about 10 feet of concrete daily.

Lawyer City T. Tennis Macadian Smallport- Hrndford My. Dennis Nas Mn

Formaldehyde Plant Running After Repairs in Smethport

The formaldehyde plant at the Smethport terminaktiyds factory in the United States resumed operations this week under the management of Dr. R. O. Benes, a well known chemist. The plant recently underwent extensive repairs during the Dayt few months, marking a significant restoration of production capacity.

Smethport Terminaktiyds Haa Wie R. O. Benes

Memorial Day Observance in Smeathpark Parade and Exercises

Memorial Day will be observed in Smeathpark with a 1730 parade on Main Street from the Count Moase to Nelson Street, followed by ceremonies at the cemetery under Bucktail Post and American Legion auspices. Veterans and townsfolk are urged to participate. if weather delays, events move to the Canal House.

Smeathpark Exerclaes Roge IM Cemetery Dynaup Fey Exercias Fiapiees Fucktail American Legion Ty Hanor Melenn Poal No. M7 GAL RR W. A. Gallander Bucktail SimeLaport Fira Observanca Legion Hucktall Post Exereiana Canel House and Monument Man St Count Moase P. Wm Nelson St Malo Atusi Strestreces Nev S.A. Rowlicka Lincoln Cinttysburg Thomas Anderson Gallup the & Cof Keith Pratt Ralute and Tapas America Pce Arthur Grégson Athe Tasyy Tend Marehat Oren Musie - Andres

Flat for Rent Notice in Club Rooms Seek Low Rent

Fragmentary classified style notice offers a flat for rent in club rooms with a plea for low rent. The readable text mentions names and an address fragment, indicating an informal ad from a local resident seeking affordable accommodation.

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