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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
1
Readers praise Mrs. Thomas J. Butler of Mount Jewett for cultivating and donating evergreen trees. She plants spruces along Mila Street leading to the cemetery and on the Legion plot, believing evergreens bring lasting beauty and protection. The article lauds her hobby and calls for more tree planting in the community.
Viewers meeting at Sartwell discussed changing the old Doyle property road to the Sartwell depot area. They concluded to keep the road in its present location rather than open a new highway near the J McAuliffe farm. WG Robarts attended the discussion.
The Rose Hill Cemetery Association warns lot owners to inspect markers and monuments on their lots. Many markers are badly damaged creating a poor cemetery appearance. Re-setting costs are high. owners are asked to perform any necessary repairs themselves to keep plots presentable.
The Court of Appeals has scheduled the execution of Wilmont Leroy Wagner, Allegany county murderer of Trogper Rasmussen, for the week of June 19 with the exact day to be decided by the Sing Sing warden.
A forest fire forced a mother bear to leave her three cubs near Galetan as rescuers move them to safety. Trapper Cleve and Moy Scouts Crom report two cubs captured nearby and fawns rescued. Animals are cared for and planned for release, possibly at the Boy Sean Camp at Mexle from July 7 to August 1.
John Gollins elected state chairman of the Pennsylvania Democrats at Harrisburg with the Guffey faction backing Gov. Al Smith for president. The meeting named Catherine Blank and Sedgwick K. Kletler as officers and listed other national committeemen from Philadelphia and Scranton.
Four Olean residents escaped serious injury when an automobile driven by Frank Lauvless of Bradford struck their car on Tahert street. Mr and Mrs Keller and Mr and Mrs D. O. McAllister were shaken. Lauvless was arrested at the scene by Constable BE Clark and held on a warrant sworn by Mr Keller. He appeared before Justice Paul Wibbard in Limestone and was held for repairs to the vehicle.
Leon T. Clark of Liberty died after a recent operation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The death followed a brief period of favorable recovery until a sudden brain event caused his collapse. Survived by his wife two sons Otto and Mubert and a daughter Genevieve. Body expected to be brought here and funeral planned for the latter part of the week.
Olean resident Dr. Boothe aged 94 marks a fourteenth birthday anniversary. He lives at 210 North Second Street and recently retired from practice. His nephews Dr. Co Boothe of Youngstown and John J Works of Cleveland, with their wives, arrived to celebrate. He moved to Olean from Ceres in 1891 and will host a quiet day at home then attend a family dinner event.
Kane May 19 Prosperity Stores Inc at 312 19 Welst street was looted last night with cigarettes bacon and groceries taken Value not stated Miss Clara Mane of SOR Greev reet will visit next week for an inventory to determine the stolen amount The company said they will assess losses and restore stock in Dut tale NY location
Bradford board of education approved a six year building program pending State Department of Education approval. The plan, costing about 700900 dollars, includes constructing two new elementary schools to be ready by September 1, 1924, with details debated at last night’s meeting in City Hall.
W A Sherr owner of the Tee Aline near her has had workers price the poet for weeks in preparation for opening the resort on Memorial Day. A widened three car roadway has been built and picnic areas improved. Last year about 10 000 visitors toured the site.
State College olds classes plan anniversary reunions during commencement week from June 8 to 12. The largest groups come from the class of 1923 and its tenth reunion with the class of 1918. Other reunions include 1888 1893 1898 1904 1908 and 1973 with special programs expected.
Mrs. Mary Ingsett aged 85 of West Green Street died from a fractured neck and a right cheek fracture after being struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred while crossing Irving Street. several neighbors aided and she was taken to the hospital. Her husband, Police Captain Timothy Hassett, had been killed in a prior revolver incident on Union Street.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. McGill died at home in Westline after illness. Born January 7, 1928, the child passed away and funeral services were held at the Anderson home in Jewett Thursday at 2 o clock with interment in Mt Nebo Cemetery.
A Durant City Plate Gate employee named Jonny Prassine was robbed of about 20 dollars while driving on the Durant Uhyll road near Kane. A hitchhiker produced a revolver, relieved him of cash, then fled with orders to keep quiet. No suspect was found.
Karl C. Jones Inc of Warsaw advances on the Bolivar Main Settlement road with new concrete bridges over Wilson Brook at Little Geneseo and Foreman Hollow creek on the LeSuer farm Bolivar township. Construction plans call for pouring the road in stages starting within days and finishing the Bolivar to Main Settlement span of about nine miles by September 1.
Michael Brown of New York City was arrested while trying to enter Migowan pharmacy early yesterday. He pleaded guilty to unlawful entry at a hearing before Justice Emile Stenger and awaits a jail term at the June criminal court session. Patrolman J W Dunkle captured Brayn Theinim, a Boer 1444 years old, suspected of the crime.
Eugene McCarthy five son of Leon McCarthy of North Third Street suffered a skull fracture and a fractured left thigh when struck by a taxi driven by Daniel Stedman on North Third Street in Qlean. He is at Mountain Clinic with serious injuries and poor recovery prospects.
Harrimery, Hractoriyer arrived in the city Monday with a Travel Air plane bought at the Wichita factory. He planned a homeward route via Kansas City Chicago and Cleveland, completing the trip in 29 hours and 20 minutes of flying time.
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