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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
6
Ancient endorsement cites Dr Caldwell's 1802 formula for Syrup Pepsin a mild vegetable laxative to treat constipation biliousness headaches indigestion and related ailments. Claims safe for all ages including babies asks readers to request a free sample by mailing to Monticello Minnesota.
An Austrian alien Twajy Hrivnak, under escort for deportation from Pittsburgh to Canada, leaped from a lavatory window of a day coach between Howanl Junction and Bradford. He was found unconscious beside the tracks and admitted to Bradford hospital with a dislocated lip, head wounds, and bruises. Officer Lex, in charge, arranged for further transfer while police alerted authorities.
X A Drosendahl of Buffalo buys four parcels of the suspended Salamanca Railway property in Cattaraugus County at a public auction in the Olean Bank Building. Referee John Doe notes bids totaled about $21,670 but underlying mortgage bonds running about $216,000, with three prior mortgages limiting the final price.
Kane May 25 Police search for a 1926 Chevrolet stolen between 1 40 and 5 40 last evening from a parking place near Chase and Greeves streets. Owner Irvin Fairweather of the Interstate Window Glass Co left the keys in the car at 4 49 and found it missing at 7 40. Police were notified promptly.
Lawrence GC Dana of Bradford was unanimously reelected state deputy of the Pennsylvania Council Knights of Columbus at the closing session of the annual convention in York. Lancaster won the bid to host the 1929 convention, with Canistew Lake opposing. The state deputy position is the sole annual-elected office.
An old locomotive on the Emory landing field siding in West Branely attracts attention. Despite its age, the engine will haul cinders and material to and from the landing end over the Erie railroad. The Bradford Airport Club receives the locomotive as a donation from Abe Kerry of Custer City.
Ground was broken yesterday at ten o clock for the new St Marys Theatre on ground adjoining the Smith Bros Co store off North Michael street. The fire proof building will seat about nine hundred and will include a stage for road shows. May 74.
Rulsha Kent Kane of Kushenua longtime McKean county Prohibition leader became a state executive committee member at Hartinbure Prohibition leaders meeting. A. Prugh of Werrishire was reelected chairman of the state committee.
A dubious health claim describes a remedy labeled 666 that supposedly cures malaria and alleviates fever, headaches, and dizziness by relieving constipation. The text mentions Aida and Toxias in unclear context, implying rapid but questionable outcomes and excessive watery evacuations.
A pair of fatal accidents within 12 hours near the Olean city line killed Robert Hyane 96 of Bradford and Evang, with Henry Wiline of Buffalo critically injured. In a separate crash on the Clown Rock City highway, T F W Belz died instantly and Henry W Kline of Buffalo was fatally injured. both men were trapped beneath wreckage at about 5:40 pm.
Preliminary work starts on a new library named the Samuel W. Smith Memorial Public Library to be built on Smith property in Ghuren street and Chestnut. Mrs. B. Y. Smith funds the project, with architect George A. Abson and contractor Andy Anderson overseeing design and construction. The tapestry brick building features green Spanish tile, 52 feet 8 inches by 32 feet 8 inches exterior, and includes a large fireplace, window seats, steel ceilings, and dedicated reference space likely to serve as the S. W. Smith library. Work proceeds with aim to complete by fall.
Herbert W. Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Johnson of 424 Bindle Kane won the Rumberger prize for a head study from life in the host drawing event at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia. His work is on display at the academy attracting attention. Johnson is in his second year at the academy, Kane High School and Pennsylvania State College alumnus.
Bradford, May 25. Telegram confirms Johnson Sled Co of Mt Jecrell will move to Bradford occupying the old Corliss Cachon plant. A. Douglas, local realtor, completed the transaction for interested parties. New plant will employ about 60 men manufacturing a bed line of children's outdoor toys.
Bradford May 26 The Bradford Automobile Club directed a donation of 1000 dollars to the fund raising for securing the right of way to press the B T trail through Levels Street. The club has now helped push the total toward three thousand dollars with earlier gifts from Commemor and the Headford Business Merchants Association.
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