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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

3

Kane Woman Dies in Auto Wreck at Saybrook Crossing

In Warren Pennsylvania on August 28 a two vehicle crash at Dead Man's Crossing near Saybrook claimed the lives of Mrs Winslow Russell and her daughter Harriet 9. Injured were Miss Edith Bodine Winslow Russell and Harold Russell. The Russell party drove from Chautauqua Lake to Kane when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania train. Mrs Russell and Harriet died instantly. Miss Bodine and Mr Russell sustained injuries. The crossing mirrors a prior fatality involving State Game Commission official Dr Kathus. The second item notes a League of Women Citizens meeting with routine plans for the year.

Kane Warren Deadman’s Crossing Saybrook Pennsylvania Winslow Russell Harriet Edith Bodine Harold Russell Russell Miss Bodine Chautauqua Lake Sheffield Pryor Kane Water Works Union Petroleum ON Company Buffalo Owlied Katbtus State Game Commission

State Police recover over eighty thousand in July thefts

Harrisburg Pa August 28 More than 82000 dollars worth of property stolen in July was recovered and returned to citizens by the Department of State Police Major Lynn G Adams reports motor cars valued at 49655 were reclaimed from automotive bandits stock valued at 3750 recovered jewelry worth 1281 and other items seized The force arrested 1032 people for war dove offenses 755 white American born 888 males and 44 women were taken in Police nets Violators of automobile laws were the largest group with 352 arrests Fifteen for murder 74 for larceny 9 for arson and 413 for miscellaneous petty misdemeanors Also notes two men Ernest Castle 35 and A B Castle of Olean waived examination awaiting grand jury action under 1000 bond for liquor tax law violation The East Side hotel conductors allegedly involved SwedIsh Mission Church announces Sunday services for next week with times and sermon by Rev Emil G Winstedt all warmly invited

Harrisburg Department of State Police Lynn G. Adams Tve Olean Ernest Castle A. B. Castle R. T. Mallery John Dempsey Vielding East Side East State Street Officeray Mallory Dempsey

Bradford Man Killed in Motoring Accident

Bradford Era reports Thomas Gaines of 195 Matin Street was killed when Bradford Chief John Howe car overturned after being struck by a speeding New York vehicle near Steamburg, causing injuries to J. G. Trout and Chief Howe. Gaines, 60, a longtime agent for Branford Brewing, died at the scene. Howe and Trout survived with injuries. Gaines is survived by his wife and two daughters. his death followed a high speed pursuit and wreck in the Steamburg area.

Bradford Thomas Gaines Matin John Howe J. G. Trout Internal Revenue Department Steamburg New York Corydon Mowe Carel Howe Mr. Gaines Ma Troutraat Chief Howe Gaines Solae N.Y Utinin Pittsburgh Salamanca Daniel Keenan Papketsburg Wilma ) Gaines Branford Brewing Company Bradford Lane

Farmers Valley community notices and social edges

Raymond Bray and others attended anaghah at Smethport. Carl Simar of Olean visited H I Orta family. School activities include Moore and Eldred teachers, and UW B Conference attendance. Elizabeth Keesler shopped in Smethport. Mrs. George Teek Rockefeller hosted Ladies Aid. Gladys Tanner and Bray teaching events noted. Voter enthusiasm among women cited. Laura Laren and Grace Kemp visits recorded.Ritchie Rockefeller visits Coryvale school.

Raymond Bray Edward Ferman Lawrence Stratton Ted Dickerson Mario Tanner Florence Smith Elizabeth Keesler Smethport Carl Simar Olean H. I Orta Beatrice Taylor Moore School Misa Wick Eldred Farmers Valley School Pang UW. B Union City George Teeckefeller Aid Mary Caldwell Ethport Mier Gladys Tanner Louise Martin Gladys Bray Laura Laren Grace Kemp Bradford Ritchie Rockefeller Coryyale School

East Smethport Social Roundup Hits and Misses

Local notes from East Smethport recount visits and visits by Miss Ethel and Junk Reeves from Port Allegany to Chautauqua Lake, Miss Craig Nowse at Andrew Washburn’s, and Helen Mather at Mt. Jewett for a school. Several gatherings, reunions, and family visits are noted, with plans for schooling, picnics, and community events. A special offer advert and an employment notice conclude the column.

Ethel Junk Reeves Port Allegany Chautauqua Lake Craigs Andrew Washburn Helen Mather Mt. Jewett N. UL HL. Hyde Coryyittel Art Reeves Hold Reeves Riverhiurst Zack Mary Acre Nelson Diyde Ohio BR. B. Hyde Theshing Gladys Hackett Bradford Buffalo A. Fi Abbey Ridgway W. S Ernest Ford Mildred W. C.T.U Rixford Willig Reeves East Auror Frank Reeves T Register Mary Abbey A. M. Thamm Muna Burga Stickles Albany

Local family reunion and visits across town

Marvin Creek and J Douchamp family groups and Pauline and Mary Hussey spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Morgan. A reunion occurred at William Marka’s home with Pred Lehtoan and children Ethel and Paul, en route back to Clarion Monday. Several children were vaccinated Saturday. Margaret Binnister left Sunday for school in Smethport. Mrs Sah Tesmter retired home after a short visit. Croghy and Mrs Ovary Hellman of Oakville visiting.

Marvin Creek J. Douchamp Sttle Pauline Mary Hussey James Morgan William Marka Pred Lehtoan Ethel Paul Clarion Mon Margaret Binnister Smethport Sah Tesmter Y Croghy Ovcoy Hellman Tyoakville ralttVew Sumi

FEAST RAM GLUES IN STATE AT McKean COUNTY

Pivee ram clubs form in McKean county as the first in Pennsylvania with nine units across three clubs. Yearling shropshire rams, totaling nine, are distributed across Mercer county and Ohio. Rams will progress through units over years then be shown at the McKean County Fair. Wool prizes total 21 dollars plus 15 dollars from Philadelphia group. Bill Connell to judge and grade at a public demonstration.

McKean Pennsylvania Mercer County Ohio McKean County Fair Association

Community News Roundup From Smethport Region

Rey Colegrove and family from Clarion Pa. visit. Multiple local residents and guests travel between Jersey Shore Curwensville and Smethport for visits. Meantime, Smethport band rehearsals, a popular dance event, and drilling operations near Marvin Creek are noted along with local illnesses and travel of residents to Olean and Bradford.

Wanted to Rent House for Small Family in Smethport

An advertisement from Smethport Pennsylvania seeks a small family to rent a house at the Whitworth/Wrisat location. The notice appears in the Democrat newspaper and is signed by Fred Milray as the contact.

Wrisat House Attre Fred Milray Smethport, Pa

Also Mentioned on This Page

League OF Women Citizens League K. Morrison W. C. Daly H. Morrison Morrison Mre. McCandless Guy Me Agill Mrs. Morrison L. Studholme Spanogle J. C. Backus Mr. Morrison J. A. Nella Swedish Mission Church Emil G. Winstedt Couderenort Fidelity Grange Grange Bell Frank Gallup Samuel Green Warren County Pomona Nolice Hi. J. Ticw Farmers Valley East Smethport Democrat Integrity Finance Company Philadelphia Waterman Anteed J. M- Wiant Alates Los Angeles Ogden San Francis San Diego Denver Balt Lake Gity Victoria Vancouver Portland Tacoma Scranton Binghamton Elmira Chicago Stryke E. Payne Colegrove N.Y Jos Larrabee Hinnah Yaggie Esther Andley Lloyd Hrima Williamsport J. T Herbert Reynolds Nina Lee Carpenter Woz Mamie Taylor Turtle Foint A. WB Rice Alberta Stalltown Vird Dennis Strietz EB. C. Hubbard WA. Barnes Doris Rolland Johnson Alfred Smith D. A. Goering Union N. Y New York City Smith Mike Smith Puckus Novelty Works Hose House Lansdowne St. Lawrence River G. W. Bornard Helen Bouton McKean County Grange Bank Hogarth’s Drug Store Wells’ Drug Store Geary’s I. E. Bailey Betula A. Anderson Geraldine Manwaring Crosby Evelyn Bloomster F. L. Thornton Geo. King Kane Farm Court Howse Jersey Guernsey Helstein Adrian A. Miller Studhglme Bill Jones
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