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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
5
Burns and severe finger injuries linger for Burns family of AML Jewett after a Labor Day accident when a live wire struck a boy on the neck as he fled a whistled game. His father, injured in road work, reports fingers may require amputation despite initial recovery hopes.
Preliminary work for the municipal electrical lighting plant has begun. Gravel and supplies have been unloaded on Pearl Street for the power house foundation to start Monday. A water well will be started that day. Representatives of the Electrical Company of Buffalo will visit this evening for a special borough council meeting to discuss the project.
Port Allegany reports the Missiessoni Glesg Factory closed Thursday for repairs and will stay shut until about December. A considerable force of men will be employed to repair the take and restore the plant for the resumption of work.
Tom Ryan alias yeggs was found guilty by a jury in Clearfield after a five minute deliberation for burglarizing the Kohn Manufacturing plant at Falls Creek. Captured near Custer City, Ryan attempted to resist during arrest, but Chief Howe shot him in the neck. Ernest Travis Erie railroad detective and Pendleton witnessed. Pendleton identified Ryan boarding a freight train with bundles, aiding the arrest lead. The case links to prior crimes and the Bradford stakeout, with Ryan jailed in Clearfield county afterward.
Retirement forces sale of up-to-date building moving equipment including trucks and tools. Parts of iron bridge and related items offered by Oviatt in East Smethport PA with a special short-term offer from The Democrat priced at six months for one dollar.
Smethport resident Mrs. A R Anderson recounts using Deans Kidney Pills to ease backaches caused by weak kidneys. The testimonial praises relief from fatigue and unrestful sleep, promising more energy for housework and daily tasks.
A testimonial claims kidney pills cured backache and other kidney troubles after use. The dealer price is four cents, with promotion by Foster-Moburn Co in Buffalo New York.
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