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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

5

Memorial Day Observance Honors Local Heroes in Smethport

Memorial Day ceremonies in Smethport featured ideal weather, a Bucktail Fest led by American Legion Bucktail Post 347, and G A R veterans from McKean. The parade linked Court House to Rose Hill cemetery with the Lothworf Band, student bodies, Boy Scouts, and service members participating. F D Gallup gave the keynote tribute, stressing veterans’ sacrifices and women’s voting rights, as a large crowd watched volleys, taps, and offerings at Rose Hill. Surviving G A R members and World War I veterans were honored, with remarks on national patriotism and school involvement in commemorations.

Smethport Hunfreda Bucktall Amerlcan Legion McKean Court House Gallup Esa W. A. _Ortrander Paul Hallatrom Paul Denothe Mayo Esau Lincoln Smethport Bani J. C. Morrigan F. D. Gallup America Foirtail Claudr Seinlein Keith Pratt Vidley

MARSHALL-NORMAN WEDDING REPORTED WITH JOYOUS BLESSINGS

Esther Marshall and Seth Norman wed in a small ceremony dated in the paper’s notice. Esther, a Bell Telephone Co. employee, will reside with Mr Norman later in the year. The Democrat offers best wishes as the couple plans their home locally. Mr Norman visited Steepheart briefly before reuniting with Esther in Wil Kinabure.

Marshall-Norman Esther Marshal Hecate Seth Norman Kemny Smethport Tan Pms Ployee Bell Telephone Co Norman Raphle Eleet Rorouzh Myre Democrat Wil~ Kinabure

Rummage Sale Details Passages From Parish Notice

A parish rummage sale is announced with dates and location. The notice mentions a Tuesday event, a church group organizer, and a small-town community fundraiser with modest prices. Proceeds benefit a local cause.

Death Sudden Loss Shocks Smethport Resident Sartwell

Smyethport residents mourn the sudden death of Frank C. Sartwell a long time local figure and former borough official. He died of a heart attack after visiting his hospitalized daughter in St Vincent’s and returning to the March home. The 1860 born Sartwell was active in town affairs and helped lead the Fire Department. His death comes as his daughter undergoes a major surgical operation and remains in critical condition.

Frank Sartwell Smyethport Frank C. Sartwell Brit Mr. Sartwell Alys. W. C. March St. Vincent's Hospitatl McKean Clara Hotan Tier- Invent Smethport Jerry Sartwell Erie March

St Marys Kiwanis Visit Smethport on Road Plan

An enthusiastic St Marys Kiwanis delegation visited Smethport to discuss improving the road between Smethport and St Marys. They traveled by car, were hosted at the Grand Central Hotel, and met with McKean County commissioners at the courthouse. County Commissioner William Thomas led the local participants along with several St Marys men including F. EB Max W. J. Gormout and Leander Hacherl.

Smethport St. Marys Mekean St. Marrs Road St. Meryr County Gom William Thomas F. EB Max.w. J. Gormout Ele Hennys G Leander Hacherl J W. Detlass C.D. Perry Wiliam _B. Mattshear At. J. Bo- Nand Bawardman

Crosby Band Delights Smythport Audience

The Crosby Band arrived in Smythport from Hazelhurst and performed a fine musical program in front of the Grand Central Hotel on Main Street. A benefit concert was announced for Crosby Friday evening June 8 at the Tanggrevedra’s Orchestra Hall, with proceeds to the townspeople. The band, led by veteran conductor and pianist FA, presented a well received program that drew a large crowd of Smethport citizens.

Crosby Smythporl Gommetor Teicher Arbour

Public Meeting Sets Stage for Local Baseball Affairs

A public meeting outlines upcoming baseball activities as RasetoW armies for 2992 and Provent Mans prepare to present. An amateur team from Tulire will join the event in Smethport, scheduled for Friday at 8:00 PM.

Tulire Smethport Kaure Priday Dune Emethnet Eiger

Settlement talks rise as Saegar Suits eye action

Stockholders in the Saegar Jar Company, based near Betula and Smethport, press for relief after delays in turning a glass preserving jar plant into productive operations. A court injunction has been secured against company officers, with potential further lawsuits aimed at recovering about 100000 invested by locals and investors.

Saegar oMeers of Butfata Smethportland Betula Democrat Sacgir Company Sirepar Pennsylvania Stave Company Restula Thes Company Tnese Snegar Company Prosnegts Tthe Potter Elas Smethport Return Uéen Baldin Betula

Sky Pilot Committed To Warren

The Sky Pilot of the Alleghenies, Trewer, once famed among Pennsylvania woodsmen for his good works, has declined mentally after an accident in Kane. He was treated at Kane Hospital, then moved to Smoothpart County Home, where his mind deteriorated. he escaped Monday morning May 14, wandered barefoot, and was found unconscious. Doctors say his condition worsened while caring for patients and his long, hard service among lumber crews is noted in obituaries.

Warren Trewer Alleghenies Pennsylvania Tevewer Kane Kane Hasital Monas Smoothpart Marrhath Myr Grewer Taylor Harte Chayick Ein

Flat for Rent in Salete Offices at Ons en Tae

Fragmentary notice advertises a flat for rent at a Salete office complex near Ons en Tae. The readable text hints at a lease price but no full details on size, duration, or contact.

Salete Onsen Tae Steet Dave Yoo

Senators Reed and Pepper Visit Smethport Tour

Senators Reed and Pepper of Pennsylvania plan a northern county tour stopping in Kane Smethport Warren and Coudersport. They will meet Republicans, attend a noon luncheon in Smethport, and seek to acquaint themselves with constituents during the June 6 7 itinerary.

Reed and Pepper Smethport Smethport Pennsylvenia United States Senate George Wharton Pepper Philadelphia David, Aged Pittsburrgh McKenn County Republican County Smith of Kanes Kane Goudersport Elsairman Cnt Warren Bat Ely Kano Areva Brie Ant Inetr Pennsylvania Smettgart Aly Smethnore Jame Bana Smith Port Aierany Coudersport

Pioneer Ford Owner Delights In New Ford Sedan

Jd B Dyvitt a 73 year old motor enthusiast from King Street toured to town Thursday and returned with a new four door Ford sedan. He notes it is Ford's best model yet and his fourth car, adding he has long driven a positive snake of machines since buying the first one ever sold from Jamies Quirk Sun's Agency.

Pioneer FORD Jd. B. Dyvitt King Street Ing Jamies Quirk & Sun

House and Barn Burn at Coryville

Saturday afternoon around four a passing locomotive sparked the house and barn occupied by E. Lawton located below Coryville at the fork of the road. The fire consumed the buildings and contents with no fatalities reported. Property considered considerable.

Coryville E. Lawton

Graduation for class of 1923 at Emethport Lyteran

Commencement exercises for the class of 1923 at Emethport Lyteran Thursday evening feature an oration by Rev. A B McCnemink of the First Presbyterian Church Binghamton N Y and twenty one class members receive diplomas. The program includes songs essays and addresses by teachers and students. Next Sunday the graduation sermon will be preached by Rev W B Van Dyke at the Episcopal Church with services at 7 30 pm.

H. S Emethport Lyteran A. BR. McCnemink First Presbyterian Church Binghamton Dimomas Pwenty Iley Arthur Gregron Thimenthal Hadley—Irls Essy Ethel Moore TD. A. Ep jAmerican Sisting Noeat D. AL RB Meodal Buckialt i Jese Addreas- Raw Presthamton Ola Wih Hilning Teves Rew Wl RB van Dyke McCormick Prlay Churel Finz

Senior Class Girls Play Mira Fearless & Co

The senior class girls will present Mira Fearless & Co at the Lycoun Wednesday night June sixth at 8:15 to support the senior class and athletic association. Reserved seats cost seventy five cents each with a year ticket available from the seniors. Reserved seat tickets are to be exchanged at the Corner Trag Store beginning Monday.

Mira Fearless & Co Lycoun Wedarsity Genera Mission Owikowr

Motor Accident Near Marvindale

A vehicle crash occurred near Marvindale on Sunday evening. A Fort driven by Merrit Noth of Bene Wit collided with a Stetson, causing damage to the vehicle and injuries to the occupants. Emergency responders arrived and cleared the scene.

Marvindale Marvindele Sehant Heuer Sunde Merrit Noth Isaje Shatekin Kane Geene Agin Trent Bn

New Band Fat the Od Debuts in Smethport Juvenile Club

The Smethport Juvenile Band under Principal Bran ley Bright gave a fine concert on Stain Street and at Court House Square, delighting a large audience with polished music. Older musicians pledge ongoing support as the younger group assumes leadership for Smethport’s civic concerts.

the &Nethport Princcipal Branley Stain Street Smothport Citleens Sten

Bradford Man Held On Serious Charge In County Jail

Bradford man Kendall faces a serious assault charge after a report that he forced a 1 year old daughter of Meant Mrs Miner into danger. He was brought to the enomy Jail with bail set for the opening of Crindmel Cadet next week. Foster Treokle accused of nitomnyapel mall penitech. Komal loaded at a Mill ers Tern. Kendall’s hearing scheduled before Judge Krenke of Bradford at Silver Spring, Md.

Bradford Borgy 7 iSimethport Montasna Enomy Wille Kendall Gheen

Allegiance Day Celebrated in Smethport

In Smethport on Allegiance Day the observance begins at 7:20 PM with a gathered turnout. Citizens invited to attend as the event features a march, a weather note, and a community assembly, with plans for added details to be announced.

Smethport Srothport Jung WU Amelhaert

Hartnett-Farren Misa Madie Flartnell Bride of Ira Barren

Misa Madie Flartnell Hartnett, daughter of Mrs James Hartnett, united in marriage to Ira Barren of Fivefrlo on Monday evening. The ceremony was performed at Mrs Hartnett home and the couple will make their future home at Orchard Park. Mrs Martin, a longtime Smethport teacher, was well known locally.

Hartnett Farren Madie Flartnell H Air James Hartnete Eatin Ave Pradford Ira Orchard Park Truffelo Marcin Smethport

Death of Lewie Cleveland at Strom Not farm

Lewis Cleveland, about 88, a former local man, died at his farm near Strom Not on Wednesday, May 20. He had been long employed at the Grind Conrad Hotel and was a member of the Srellypant Tardige. His death follows a period of illness and notes indicate a long life in the community.

Lewis Cleveland Wood Smerhpors Lewie Clevind Wemar Strom Not Cleveland Conrad Hote Sears

Bankruptcy sale of large Clermont tile factory components

A Durkee bankruptcy sale of the International Clay Products Company assets includes the Clermont plant factory machinery equipment and 32 workers’ dwellings with the superintendent’s residence hotel and surrounding properties. John Clay receiver for the eastern district directs the auction Tuesday June 12 1024 conducted by Samuel T Freeman & Co Philadelphia to reorganize the company amid a market surge for clay products.

Clermont Kagter Durkeptcy Att Rou Thay Corporation Onder John Clay Kuates Clopmant Samuel T. Freeman Clormont International Company United States Thia Internatonal Company

Auto Accident on Bradford Road Ends Well Known Local’s Night

Clareco Parka of Hraford, a familiar figure, drove a Reo Roadster into a ditch near the Warren-Atcora Construction Camp on Bradford Trend Saturday night. Attempting to free the vehicle, its rear wheels caught, the car overturned and landed right side up on the pavement. Miraculously Parka escaped unharmed though the car was badly damaged from the leap.

Bradford Clareco Parka Hraford Parka

Forest fires near Clermont after Saturday blaze

Forest fires broke out around Clermont as Treveling Game Protector K K Hogarth led eleven guards from Smothzort to battle three simultaneous blazes. Fires burned near Ive Mite Ran Smith Run and Wolnway School House at the head of Red Mil Brook, threatening the area known for past fires.

Clermont K. K. Hogarth Smith Run Wolnway Red Mil Brook

Girls Hurt In Auto Crash In Keystone Borough Area

A two-vehicle collision near Keystone left two young women injured. Miss Mable Fridley of Norwich and Miss Bessie Smith of Crashy were rushed to Penethport after the Saturday night wreck. Drivers Nick Ca sternon of Keystone and Oscar Anderesin of Crosby reportedly escaped serious injuries.

Nick Ca Sternon Keystone Oscar Anderesin Crosby Pewiehia Smethport Keystone J House Cara Belngy Mable Fridley Norwich Bessie Smith Crashy Fonethport Hive Chadwick Fridley JSON Ted

Death notice for John Michael Herzog at Farmers Valley

John Michael Herzog, aged 6F years, of Farmers Valley, died recently on an area farm. He is survived by his wife and three sons. funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, from the family home at Farmers Valley, with interment at Ile Simin Cemetery in Farmers Valley.

John Michael Herzog John Michael Har Partners Valley Myr Plovvec Farmers Valley Gene Terang File Farmers Witlés Ile Simin

Monument for Hon Studholme Unveiled Abroad

A report notes that El A Studholme departed Wednesday with brothers Gordon Studholme of Port Allegany and Pas Ple Strdhkelme of Olean to Hemliten Canad where they plan to unveil a wall in memory of their father, Hon Studholme, longtime member of the Ontario parliament, honoring his service across many events.

Hon Studholme EL A. Stuthalme Gordon Studholme Port Allegany Pasple Strdhkelme Olean

Smethport Merchant Club to Hold Smoker

The Smethport Merchant Club plans its regular meetings on the second Monday each month starting with a smoker on Monday evening. Details are scattered but indicate a new organizational effort and social event for members.

Srmethport Merchant Hose Hove

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