A Farewell to the Mountains
An American climber Jerry Whitcomb accompanying guide Schmitt perishes on the Jungfrau after a fall in a sudden snow squall. Hans, the third climber, survived and reported the disappearance to Scheidegg. Whitcomb ends his farewell atop the peak, his last words echoing among the snow and ice.
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Sehruitt
Reheidega
Willcomh Disci
Scheidege
Swii
Bern
Whitecurls
Selumitt
Schmitt
Whit
Whitcomb
Hans
Rhapsody
Herr
Schimitt
Scheidegg
Drifted into peril on a Pacific voyage and escape
An old sailor recounts a perilous voyage from San Francisco to Pacific islands. After storms and native threats, the crew hid in a firebox as cannier natives approached. A crewman drilled a hole to open a floodgate, the ship sank near the island, and the men escaped by pumping and repairs.
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Jlands
Pacific Ocean
Brere
San Francisco
Simpson
Jack
Munte
Tfardig
Simmons
Toy gun accident at Jimison home injures eye
Two boys Paul and Ralph were playing with a newly purchased toy gun. A loaded shot accidentally struck Ralph near the eye but medical aid arrived quickly and the shot was removed, allowing a swift recovery.
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Jimison
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Paul
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Death of Geo Rice at 65 in Newtown
George Rice aged 65 died at his Newtown home Tuesday evening from heart disease after a long invalid period. He had spent the day in good spirits and was attended by Dr. Stanfield before dying within minutes. Fred Bell was present at death and the funeral will be in the Baptist church with Rev. A. D. Merrell officiating. an obituary will appear next week.
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Geo. Rice
Newtown
Mr. Rice
Dr. Stanfield
Fred Bell
John Gebhart
Baptist Church
A. D. Merrell
Crawfordsville
Twister C and Palin win one heat pace in Russiaville
Doc Palin, the noted New Town horseman, steered Twister C to victory in the five heat 2:19 pace at Russiaville on Thursday. He led late in the third heat and again in the final miles, finishing comfortably from seven rivals in 2:15, as the locally owned pair boost Montgomery county’s harness racing reputation. Twister C is owned by Scott Cowan and John Moore, tied to Frank Pogue of Mellott.
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Newtown
Twister C
Russiaville
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Twister
Bn Moore
Pajin
Montgomery County
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Ned
Scott Cowan
John Moore
Frank Pogue
Mellott
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