Glen Stilson Killed by an Automobile
Olen Bilal Stilson eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Ermie Stilson of East Smethport was fatally injured when struck by an automobile driven by Claude Heinlein of Smethport. The accident happened near Irvin Coon's residence and the boy died at about 3 am. Coroner S D Heffner found the death unavoidable and a jury absolved the driver of blame. Funeral services followed at the East Smethport Union Church with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Bilal Stilson
Ermie Stilson
East Smethport
Claude Heinlein
Smethport
Irvin Coon
Robert Hamilton
Burg Chadwick
D. Heffner
Bradford
Kings Corners
Venhagen
Claude Helslein
Rande
Heinlein
Atricken
Glen
Stson
Easat Smethport
Novse
Glen Sulson
Ais
Noble
Mack
Ae Baptist Church
Burtabwan
Rose Hill Cemetery
Wetlm
Union
T. Mack
Roro| Aml Cemetery
Big Woodmen's Night Draws Hundreds From County
Tonight Thureslay is the date of the big Woodmen meeting here with hundreds expected from across the county. A class of 60 will be initiated. Refreshments will be served and the Woodmen orchestra will provide music.
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Thureslay
Dhet Big Woodmen
Woodmen
Diptheria at Coryville Quarantine Established in Keating Township
Diptheria strikes Coryville with several homes under quarantine and one Keating Township case in Jome Rice of Kent Tolvnn. Mrs Rice also a patient in Keating township while others recover. Health Officer Dr Ostrander calls the outbreak limited and the situation satisfactory under the circumstances.
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Keating Township
Ass. Jome Rice
Kent Tolvnn
Coryville
Eagels
Dr. Ostrander
Typhoid Patient Improving At City Hospital
Willam Murphy of Hilton Avenue, sick with typhoid fever for three weeks, is reported to be progressing in a satisfactory minor manner. Dr. W. A. Ostrander is attending the patient.
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Willam Murphy
Hilton Avenue
W. A. Ostrander
Little Bertha Carey survives porch fall with minor injuries
Bertha Carey, seven, fell twenty feet from a Hall avenue porch railing onto cement below. She suffered a forehead cut, a damaged tooth, and bruises but was treated by Dr. W A Ostrander. Initial fears of internal injury gave way to a miraculous recovery. The incident occurred Saturday on East Main Street in Smethport.
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Bertha
Harvey Carey
Carey
Hall
East Main Street
Tully
W. A. Ostrander
Sheen
Bown
Irate Woman Charged With Assault on Girl Teacher
Mrs Sam Freidhey of Norwich appeared before Justice T N Gleason on a warrant for assault and battery. Miss Loretta Pierson, a Norwich teacher, said she punished the son of Mrs Freidley for misconduct and was attacked on school grounds Friday by Freidley who struck her with a stone and in the face. Bail set at 300 dollars. Freidley, mother of seven, allegedly mentally unreliable. her husband posted bail and took her home.
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Sam Freidhey
Norwich
Pohen
TN. C. Gleason
Bickineon
Loretta Bierson
Pierson
Freidley Fore
Tome
Justice Gleason
Death of Guy H. Gifford in Smethport server
Smethport mourns the death of Guy H. Gifford son of 2D Gifford of Union street who died October 7 1920 at Higgins Memorial Hospital in Olean after a short illness. His remains were brought home for a Saturday funeral conducted by Rev W I Van Dyke. He was born December 17 1871 in Emporium and lived in Smethport long before joining Pennsylvania Railroad about 15 years ago. Survived by his father two sisters Mrs H H Wesger of Davis West Virginia and Mrs L H Dickinson of Smethport.
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Smethport
Guy H. Gifford
Olean Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Trainien
Emporium
Schivol
Olean Land
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
H. H. Wesger
Davis, W. Va
L. H. Dickinson
Work on Concrete Mixing Project Advances Along Merzogs Highway
The Warten-Mowe Construction Company reports two mixers operating along the Merzogs highway from Farmers Valley loading station to Hewitts, expediting material flow. One mixer shut briefly for changes, then resumed, with about 1500 feet of concrete laid near Campbell farm and ongoing rapid progress toward the other end to speed up delivery to the job site.
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New iv
Warten- Mowe Conteruction Company
Sternatels
Smetpaport
Bradford
Herrons
Tie Valley
Merzog's Highway
Farmers Valley
Widow with four children jailed for selling whiskey in Norwich
Brs. Panty Branco, before Judge Bouton last week for selling whiskey in Norwich township, said she was a widow with four children and adopted out to work. She claimed selling liquor was the most profitable option at home. Judge Bouton urged her to find another means of support or lose her whiskey license as she faces a $500 fine for vending liquor to temperate drinkers, with December deadline to pay.
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Bouton
Panzy Blanco
Betula
Unti
Clare M. Sawyer
James A. Lindsey
George McCarthy
Jerbert N. Smith
Commonwealth
Elmer Reena
Joseph Lata
Norwich
Panzy
Bear causes bus scare on rural road
Passengers on the Bradford and Smethport bus were startled when a large bear, estimated at 200 pounds, ran onto the main road one mile south of Ormsby. The driver stopped within feet of the animal which then vanished into brush. No injuries reported. The Bradford Star-Record notes additional local industry and housing news including Bayless Paper changing to ink and bond paper production and a planned 30 new homes moved from Norwich.
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Bradford
Smethport
Ormsby
Smethpore
John Seeley
Druin
Bayless Company
Austin
Tize Ja Coing Mate
Norwich
the Democrat
Smethport Rout Franklinville In Baseball Tilt
Smethport powered past Franklinville 13 to 4 as Spears sparked the visitors with six stolen bases and key hits. Riggs earned the win, fanning 11, while Franklinville bungled several chances and made costly errors in a lopsided Sunday contest at the fair grounds.
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Franklinville
Waadly
Cnmnpaci
Gure
New York State
Spears
Smethport
Ag Filexhifter
Fanning King
Bridenbaker
Dye Twies
Guild
Riges
Ireland
Etrorg
Lowle Hull
John Walker
Herb Moran
McCarthy
Franklinville W
Astae
Tiges
Riggs
Gare
Tocar
Mayer
Morar
White Spears
McGowan
Herb
Fang
Vicinily
Fair Grounds
Another victory for Smethport high school football team
Smethport beat Coudersport 39 to 21 at Kane Field before a strong crowd. Capt. Allison scored five touchdowns including a 70 yard run. Manheimer added another. Hamilton opened gaping holes and Cogllostro stood out at end. Smethport, with Gallup, Allison, Warner, Curran, Hull, Fitch, McCarthy, Merlin, Hamilton, Monheimer, Craner, and substitutes Coylloastro Denning Babe Hamilton, heads to next game at Coudersport and hopes for Eldred clash during Institute week. Olean High seeks a match with Smethport.
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Smethport Hleh
Onderaport
Wleh
Kane Field
Coudersport
Potter County
Allison
Iwe
Capt
Manheimer
Hamilton
Doudersnort
Cogllostro
Cramer
Smethport
Gallup
Warner
Curran
Raymond Hull
Fitch
McCarthy
Mkerlin
Monheimer
Coylloatro
Denning
Babe Hamilton
Thea
Peeler
Eldred
Olean High School
Arduous Auction? Astrey Notice for Two Year Old Helfers
Astute readers report a stray notice listing two year old helfers found and asking the owner to prove ownership by paying costs and ad charges. The notice cites Coryville, Pennsylvania, with names Ardott Autumn Millinery and Mrs Clatr Wren referenced in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helfers
Arepto Tyler
Coryville
Autumn Millinery
Methodist Church Opens New Conference Year With Hopeful Rally
Next Sunday marks the commencement of another conference year at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Trt expresses pleasure at the continued harmony between pastor and congregation over the past two years and hopes members and adherents will rally to support a successful year ahead.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Trt
Comrade Harrington Writes From Potter County Post
A 1920 letter from Russell Ross in Coudersport Pennsylvania recounts Comrade Harrington’s missive to Democratic friends. He jokes about travel, Army life, and his Democrat paper, praising local editors Smethport and others while saluting Army and Navy comrades and noting favorable weather for potato digging.
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Coudersport
Get
Russell Ross
Virginis
Manron
Tmalarla
Avery Devil
Fepler
Ita Bolahevik
Star Sheldon Sprains Ankle at Work Injury Sidelines Player
Star Sheldon suffered a severe ankle sprain after stepping between two timbers while at work in Ormsby on Monday. Dr. Ostrander says he will be laid up for game time. Mr. J. G. Blacklock of Buffalo visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Preying ce forepart of the week. Miss McFarland of Pittsburgh stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ex R. Drake of West Main Street for a weekend visit.
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Sheldon
Ang
Ormsby
Dr. Ostrander
J. G. Blacklock
Buffalo
Mra. Chas
Miss McFarland
Pittsburgh
Ex .R. Drake
West Main Street
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Glen Stilson
Diptheria
Little Bertha Garey
Smethport Lodge
C. F
W. A Bence of
Kane
Bence
A. Johnston
F. A. Gallup
Earl Callup
Borg Chadwick
John Karlen
Chas Lemmler
Frank Reeves
Guardian
Wm. Kus
Harry
HS. S
Cecil Reynolds
Jos. Douchamp
Als
J. A. Lindholm
League of Women
McKean County
St. Luke's Parish
Orelock
Jenn L. Miller
Philadelphia
Mel League
Peace League
Irs Miller
Pennsylvania
Miller
Revision Commission
League
Big Pomona
McKean Pomona Grange
Lafayette
A. A. Abbey
Frank Gallup
Beatrice and
Mura Day
W. M. Faenham
H. D. Giia
P.S. Croseman
H. J. Rice
Jeannette Harriman
Geo. Bayer
Mary Royer
Mra
D. TL. Hayes
Democrat
Bayeain
Big Bear
Smethport AB
Poar Spears
Mull of
Hi. Morten
Moran
Smethport High
Ardott
Harrington
Bounding
Northwestern
Thomas Harrington
Agenn
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