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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
6
A Monticello family doctor promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for minor illnesses caused by constipation. The ad claims vast usage, from mothers to babies, and offers a free prepaid sample by writing to Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in Monticello Minnesota.
Scouts prepare for the Council Jamboree at Camp Moxie near Cuudersport Jane ds. troops from across the council tune equipment, practice, and aim for high scores. Judges from Warren, Olean, and Erie areas will oversee inspections before the District Jamboree in Newcastle.
Charles J. Johnson of Mt Jewett buys Corliss Carbon property in East Bradford and moves his Johnson Sled Company to Bradford. A. J. Douglas and the Bradford Chamber of Commerce arrange the deal, bringing a large idle plant back into operation. The transfer ends months of talks as the factory prepares to receive equipment.
Charles Fenton, 22, of West Radon Indiana, a John Robinson circus clown, died at Jamestown General Hospital after a fall while riding on a wagon during travel to a sleeping car. He had performed for four years with the show and was on tour four weeks this season. His wife, also a performer, was with him. Born December 22 1905 in Louisville Kentucky.
Millard Salt, a State Highway Patrolman, was badly injured Sunday night at Routetta while riding a motorcycle. A young man’s car struck the officer, crushing the foot and causing multiple fractures before the driver was not blamed for the accident. He was taken to the McGraw Hospital for treatment.
An Alcantier plane Xp 4552 from Washington D C landed at Shinglehouse noon to o clock. Pilot Jin from Rich City and mechanic visited a local restaurant before resuming to Buffalo. Washington to Shinglehouse time was two hours forty minutes.
A sedan driven by Charles Komis, 26, containing Mt. Jewett youths including Kane Bowen, 21, skidded on slippery pavement near Hazelhurst and turned over twice. Bowen was the only injured, suffering multiple bruises and lacerations. The car was demolished. The group, en route to Marvindale to play ball, escaped serious injury though others received minor wounds. Motorists noted the accident caused by roadwork left debris and an unremoved caution sign.
At Emporium Junction on May 17 an auto crossers narrowly escaped serious harm when the extra BE-6 train struck a Chevrolet coupe. The car was lifted partially off the ground but slid along a smooth grade, leaving the occupants bruised but unharmed. The vehicle was towed to the Hudson Essex garage in badly damaged condition.
Ralph Crouse and Harry Smith of Driftwood encountered a cub bear while out Tuesday afternoon. Rather than shoot it they coaxed it into a crate and brought it to Driftwood where it was tranquilized and corned back toward the hills.
Patrick Flynn of Olean died at General Hospital Olean at noon Wednesday last after illness spanning two years. A 69 year old engineer on the P. H. and E. railroad for over thirty years he is survived by his wife and three sons Charles John and Frank all of Clean. Funeral services were held last Friday in Clean.
The obstructions at the Death Cary curve near Rou Jette on the Fred Farah farm were removed and the ground prepared for highway department workers. Marsh received 625 dollars for the right of way and had the building moved before May 21, with county commissioners notified.
A.P. Reday, brakeman for the P. RRR, was badly injured Wednesday afternoon when pinched between line freight cars at the Mississippi Glass Factory. He was rushed to McGranor Hospital. initial fears of internal injuries faded and he is improving, likely to be discharged within a day or two.
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