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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1914
Page
6
Billy McElligott, son of a railroad man, heads west to begin a rail career with dreams of managing lines. At eighteen, small and light, he starts as an agent at Gunning Junction, the first rung toward a future presidency, with rapid progression planned through months of training and promotion.
Billy McEllicott, a teen station agent, defends Daisy from jealousy fueled by Tom Swartout. Swartout confronts the pair with gun and rifle but Billy refuses lethal force until he shoots Swartout, sparing the girl’s safety. Community praises Billy, who advances to division superintendent while Daisy accepts marriage.
Cash on day of sale. Title papers at expense of purchaser. W. Brewster Deen, James Temple, Auction Assignee.
Administrators of Francis S. Todd deceased announce a public sale at his life residence in Harmony. Items include half interests in farming implements such as Deering Binder Wheat Drill and Corn Planter, plus land roller mowing machine and more. Household goods like furniture ranges and stores, with livestock and tools also listed.
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