Train accident claims McClain as line of cars crush him
McClain, a brakeman on engine 919, was killed when eight cars backed onto a draft train at Westminster. George D. Fisher, conductor, reported McClain could not release brakes before the cars moved, throwing him beneath the wheels. His body was moved to Westminster undertakers and later shipped to this city. Survived by wife Nettie Me lain, parents, and siblings. Funeral Wednesday at Edgemont home. Burial at Smolisburg cemetery.
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McCldin
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Fisher
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Cara
Westminister
Westminster “Undertaking
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Nettie’ Melain
Elias McClain
Bdzemont
Pearl W
Annie Marlin
Philadelphia
Defeat Williamsport in Rough 16 to 5 Victory
The athlete club defeated Williamsport nine 16 to 5 in a taut struggle yesterday. Batteries for Williamsport were Zimmerman and Zimmerman, for Washington Hyerly and Beutler. The excerpt ends with an unrelated comment about moviegoers who eat onions.
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Williamsport
North End Athlete Club
Willamsport
Zimmerman
Zimoerman
Wagerstown
Hyerly
Beutler
Widow Mrs Leonard Dies On Birthday At 91
Mrs. Harriet A Leonard widow of Samuel Leonard died at 2 AM on her birthday at 11065 Virginia Ave. after general debility. Born in Wagerstown she spent life in Williamsport area and attended St. Johns Lutheran Church. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM at house with Rev J Edward Harris. interment Rose Hill Cemetery. She leaves two daughters Mrs Denton Middlekauf of Williamsport and Mrs John White of this city.
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Elizabeth - Dickerhoff
George ‘Dickerhoff
Dickerhoff
United Brethren ‘Church
Williamsport
James Hope
Wilsen
Louis Weaver
Robert’ Palmer
Sasporty
Wiliam D
John Yeach
Pinesburg
William J
Isaac Peliner
Williamaport
Lste
Sie Tied Brethren Church
Charles Gardner
Seymedr
Yver View
Famous One Gun Fighter Sud Batlew Shot Dead
SUD BALLEW, Wichita Falls, Tex May 8. Sud Batlew famed for fast draw died after a confrontation. Chief J. W. McCormick arrived to find Bud reaching for his gun first, a revolver found on the body. Ballew, 45, had a long sheriff’s deputy, cattleman career and ranch near Lone Grove. He is survived by his widow and a 19 year old son.
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Wichita, Falls
Tex
Sud Batlew
But
Follce
J. W. McCormick
Texas Ranger
McCormick
Bud
Ballew
Indian Territory
Lone Grove
Boy Fatally Hurt By Auto In Carrollton
John Stouffer aged five, of Carrollton Avenue, died at Washington County Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car driven by C. A. Miller Jr. of Martinsburg while riding on a truck near Potomac Avenue. Inquest set for Wednesday. Survived by parents and siblings. funeral plans pending.
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Mmrs
Déward Stouffer
Carrollton Avenia
Washington County Hospital
C. A. Miller
George
Huber
Te Bard Die
Miller
Washington County
Dru
Watkins
Scheltler
R. J. Hates
Kane
Thurston
William D. Clarkson
the Stonfleray
Lanse
Gladya
Kathleen
Pawling
Frederick
Discarded Tires Used To Make Shoes
A Los Angeles report notes worn-out auto tires are shipped to Mexico to be repurposed into footwear. Tires are cut, sewn, and fashioned into shoes with heel tips and toe strips, yielding wearable footwear. Sam L. Kreider, a shipping agent, cites a recent 200 ton shipment to the West Coast of Mexico and more consignments planned.
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Los Angeles
Cal
West
Spaet
Mexico
Sam L. Kreider
Eleamship
Nora
Gen Bailey to Visit Hagerstown for Inspection Tour
Announcement today says Major General Bailey commander at the Third Army Corps will arrive tomorrow in Hagerstown for a tour of inspection. He will visit the headquarters of the Sixty-second Cavalry Division and inspect facilities as part of the regional tour.
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Gen. Bailey
Coteral Bailey
Anny Corpa Oran
Hagerstown Damorrow
Ali
Ula
Survey of Washington county purebred livestock plan
A county survey of purebred livestock is nearing completion by the County Agent. The extension services of the University of Maryland will publish a bulletin with 5008 photographs of outstanding animals. Farmers with purebred stock are urged to report to aid a statewide inventory and advertising of Maryland breeders.
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Washington
Maryland
Washington County
Day Ara
Press
Democrat Athletic Club Seeks Youth Baseball Players
The Democrat Athletic Club invites 14 or 15 year old teams to join practices and games Tuesday evening Thursday evening and Saturday morning. Interested parties should contact B. M. Jackson Jr at 267 South Prospect Street or phone 116K.
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The
Democrat Athletic Club
B. M. Jackson, Jr
South Prospect Street
Demonstration on Jonathan Street Saturday Night
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Saturday scene on Jonathan Street with a crowd near the Sanitary Lunch Room and mentions 36 strike breakers, police, and a Baltimore element. It also alludes to whiskey theft at a distillery in Cockeysville and a failed plan to load barrels for removal by automobile.
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Jonathan
DANCE at Odd Fellows Hall Haller Day Evening
Local event notices: square dancing and round dancing hosted by Peerless Orchestra. Tickets sold in lobby. Admission details and times vary. events held at the Auditorium of Odd Fellows in Williamsport Ma. May 12 and May 14 with dancing from evening until 9 30.
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Odd. Fellows Hatt
Peerless ‘Orchestra
Kot P‘hails
Williamsport
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