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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
6
A southern plantation owner faces allegations of theft related to milking operations. Authorities report suspected illicit activity tied to dairy assets and farm records. Investigators pursue leads, seeking cooperation from local suppliers and farm workers.
Clayton Cawley a city driver and son of NEC and Ats. 7. A. Cawley was badly injured last Monday while on duty on the Dobner Jense 4th Indian Creek Aly. A large iron hook struck him on the head and crushed bone. He was found unconscious by his tool dresser Arthur Hand and taken to the Ocean Clinic. Doctors operated to remove part of the skull and he rests, with six doctors hopeful for recovery.
Sunday evening a word coupe driven by Mr Reed of Smethwort collided near the home of Lew Coyle at Ju lly Mills with a Ford touring car whose driver’s name was not learned. The coupe was badly damaged but the driver was uninjured. the other car continued on. The coupe was hauled into Berg and Todd garage the following day for repairs.
In Tittle Valley a thief described as a droe roacher steals a mountain ash tree from William Newtons yard. The man heard a noise at his gate and found the tree missing along with a fine blem tece, suggesting more losses may follow.
A L Stover buys the Sawyer City oil lease from Bradford Era in Rutherford. The deal includes one existing well on the lease and four new wells to be drilled immediately, with more to follow. Purchase price around 1500 dollars.
The McKean County Sabbath School Convention meets Wednesday and Thursday at the first Methodist Church Bradford. Speakers include Rev G F Bonsall on young peoples work and Bob McGarvey who gave the main address last evening. Devotions led by Rev A J Maret Kane and Abelis Wegner Bradford with district preachers H W Colegrove and others from Port Allegany Smethport Kane and Bradford.
Carl Holmbers of Lantz Corners faced a near fatal incident early Wednesday when he rode in a car with exhaust fumes flooding the cabin. He collapsed and was found between 6 and 7 o'clock. Dr. M. Cleveland aided his revival en route to recovery. Mr Holmberg recalls entering the car with Mr. Jewert Bole nearby.
Two Bradford firemen, Cant Dake Geyn and Luke Mowe, were severely burned while opening a fire door at the Bradford Oil refinery as gas ignited. Captain McCown suffered facial burns and another man was burned on his arms. The fire was fought with chemicals and caused property damage in a small, unspecified building.
Albert Charles Mott of Hazelhurst died at his home on Wednesday morning after a weeklong illness. He was 61 and is survived by his daughter Mrs Roy Reed of Hazelhurst. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock with burial in the Tempe cemetery. Rev. Shresley officiated.
This notice states Bahagan is appointed inspector for the state by the Department of Pied and Industry. It notes responsibilities requiring courage, integrity, and good judgment, with the district to be his territory and Mr Jewett Echo mentioned in connection with general inspection.
The Elk Tanning Company plant in Coudersport plans a new power house to triple current power upon completion. The structure will cover about 20 by 30 feet and be built of concrete and brick, fitted with top market equipment to produce electricity.
A Salamanca boy named Wenneth Mee aged disappeared after being struck by a Bradford man’s truck last Saturday. Authorities from Cattawinsts county investigated and found the driver exonerated of blame. the incident occurred when the boy ran in front of the vehicle after a warning attempt.
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