Baptist History in West Virginia Association Celebrates Fiftieth Year
West Virginia Baptist history marks a fiftieth anniversary since the 1885 Parkersburg convention formed a statewide body. From 1865 origins with 10,000 Baptists, 100 churches and 100 ministers, the association now serves about 60,000 members, 660 churches, and 420 ministers, plus 16,000 Black Baptists. Early leaders like J W Garter and D J C Farrow helped organize the movement, which began with a small convention attended by 33 delegates from six associations and nine visiting states.
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Baptisteneril Association of Weat
Virginia
West Virginia
Ita
First Baptist Church
Parkersburg
Railway Disasters Cause Record Casualties in the UK
The Board of Trade reports for a year, not counting the latest railway disaster, show on 23 700 miles of UK railways 125 passenger deaths and 2 440 injuries. Railway workers numbered 425 killed and 6 065 injured. The year’s figures are far higher than before, likely due to wartime service changes and schedules.
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London
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Frogs Patrol Highway In Heat Time Clash With Cars
In cautious autumn roads near Barngaville Moohend, frogs mass on the sunburned ditches and sloughs then cross the hard gumbo. Drivers report many near misses as animals mobilize nightly, prompting calls for extra care to prevent collisions and fatalities.
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Bargo N. D
Barngavilie-Moohend
Oldest poilu Alcide Verd at six joins frontline in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Alcide Verd aged six proclaimed oldest poilu. Verd, who served at Sedan, requested front line duty to aid France. He was granted permission and now serves with the 57th territorial regiment in the first trenches, maintaining high spirits and humor despite war.
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Paris
Alcide Verd
Servig
Sedan
Verd
Borty-seventh Territorial Regiment
Needles Removed From Woman's Side at Seneca Falls
In Seneca Falls Dr. Red Lester removed five sewing needles from Mrs. Homer Wyer's left side after she accidentally swallowed a packet of needles six weeks earlier. Six more needles remain inside, with plans to extract them using electric current.
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Seneca Falls
Red Lester
Homar Wyer
Mra. Wyer
Mra
Lestern
Squaws are Respected By Indians
Lawrence Kansas October meeting of the Society of American Indians features two prominent speakers Mrs R T Bonnin and Mrs Marlo A B Baldwin both noted as leading reformers of Indian policy and advocates for educated Indian women The article highlights respect for squaws among progressive red men and calls for equal treatment of Indian women with white women.
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Lawrence
Kan
Society of American Indians
R. T. Bonnin
Yankton
S. C
Government Indian Department
Bonnin
Marlo
A. B. Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Baldwin
Apples From Storm-Lashed Orchards Cause Cattle Intoxication
In North Adams Massachusetts after a heavy rain and wind storm hundreds of barrels of apples lay on the ground. Cows and young stock gorged on fallen fruit and showed signs of intoxication. Officials estimate most of the crop blown from trees and farmers report reduced milk while some cattle are being sobered.
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North Adams
Mass
Unseasonal Bloom Delights Springfield Gardens
In Springfield Missouri on October 23 the lingering warmth and rain have pushed shrubs and trees into a second bloom of the season. Snowballs honeysuckles cherry peach pear and apple trees flower as green as the leaves, signaling renewed vitality rather than imminent tree decline per horticulturists.
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Springfield
Lawyers Can Grant A Divorce
In Anghlys on October 23 judges and lawyers learned of a constitutional amendment allowing any qualified attorney to grant a divorce decree. A case may be tried by a Judge pro tempore who is a member of the bar, agreed upon in writing by the parties or their attorneys, and sworn to try the cause. such non elected persons may preside until final determination, replacing the need for court approval.
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Anghlys
Gaviness
Murder Legend Near Thomasville Pine Tree Road
In Thomas County, Georgia, a local graveyard era tale recalls a murder under an old pine tree beside a public road. Legend says the tree’s low branches bend toward the ground, and residents, especially the colored community, stop to pass on the opposite side of the road, believing the story has lasting significance.
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Thomasville
Thomas County
Pastor in disguise attends open air play outing
Rev Arch Perrin pastor of St Mary the Virgin joined family club members as a waiter to secretly view the forest play The Spirit of Youth staged near Redwood City He wore a false mustache and waiter’s jacket and passed unnoticed by friends and parishioners alike while supporting the club’s annual outing through extra service and attendance.
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San Francisco
Arch Perrin
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Family Club
Redwood City
Martin V. Ferle
Case Downing
Father Pertin
Desertion Charged in Suit by Woman 62
ST PAUL Oct 28 Desertion and non support are charged in a suit for divorce filed in district court by Mrs August Geldermann 62 years old against Fritz Geldermann 62 years old a blacksmith The Geldermanns were married in 1900 the wife alleges her husband left her in September 1914 She asserts that during the first years of their married life she worked daily as well as he.
Normal School Snakes Discovered Backstage at Locker
In Lacrosse Wisconsin October 2 normal school students faced chaos when a nest of small water moccasins was found in a locker. The reptiles darted onto the floor triggering a scramble. Some were killed while others fled into safe holes as officials restored order.
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Lacross
Wis
Japanese Officers Ordered to Study Naval Affairs Abroad
Oct 23 Tokyo dispatch reports Lieutenant Commander Dento Nort, staff officer of the fourth battle squadron, and Lieutenant Commander Chusuke Shigemura, adjutant to the naval department, are bound for Washington and England respectively to study naval affairs. They will be attached to the Japanese embassies and are described as able officers.
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Ny secointEn
Pace Tokio
Dento Nort
Fourth Battle Squadron
Washington
Chusuke Shigemura
Naval Department
Sésratory
Maring
England
United, States
Grace Valentine to star as Eve in The New Adam and Eve
Grace Valentine selected after a long search to play Eve in the Rialto star feature The New Adam and Eve produced by Richard Garrick for the Regular Mutual program. She signs at 600 dollars weekly until filming completes, with a noted resemblance to her Yosemite role and a background in California stock companies andNew York theater.
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Eve
Rialto
Richard Garrick
Garment Studios
Grace’ Valentine
Hve
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miss Valentine
Yosemite
Laurette ‘Taylor
Garden of Eden
Misa’ Valentine
Grace Valentine
Springfield
Grace Snow
West
New York
Morocco
California
George Linit
Philadelphia
Frank McIntyre
Kleine Signs Arthur Hoops in Film Debut
After twenty three years on the stage Arthur Hoops joins film ranks in Kleine films playing Cana van the Man Who Had His Way. He earlier starred in The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau, acting as lead with Hackett Goodwin and Russell. Gaumont plans original burlesques on its Casino star comedies under Edward Middleton, including a burlesque of Red Riding Hood.
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Charles
Daniel Frohman
Arthur Hoops
Canavan
Saturday Evening Post
Rupert Hughes
Mr. Hoops
Footlights
Augustus Pitou
Gaumont Company
Gaumont Comedy Company
Fegular Mutual
Gaumont
Edward Middleton
Casino Comedien
Middleton
Red Riding Hood
Oldest Red Cross Member In Saskatchewan Reserve
Ottawa Oct 22 Sir Robert Bordon forwarded a new picture to the local Red Cross room. It shows the oldest member of the Red Cross society in the West, Dolited Capi, from the family Indian reserve in Saskatchewan, who will be four hundred and nine next week.
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Ottawa
Can
Robert Bordon
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Ind Alan
Capi
Ily Indian Reserve
Saskatchewah
Willi
Censor Trials in Paris Court Martial Debate
Paris officials and lawyers clash over press control as M. Jacques Ranz defends Louis Leroix on charges of spreading alarming reports. The 1881 and 1914 laws frame limits on publication of military and political truth, with the court martial likely upholding the censor despite calls for reform.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Homme Enchaine
Jacques Ranzon
Louis Leroix
Bonzon
Benzon
Chateaubriand
Locatdairé
Victor Hugo
jDeroux
Attyfranca
87 Year Old German Soldier Still Active in War
An 87 year old Chief Hospital Inspector Engel of Thal remains in active service in the German army after a long career from the 1870 71 campaign to the present war. He organized a hospital at Oschersteben and led the Thale institution with 468 beds. Also noted is Max Metzger of Landau Palatinate aged 70 a veteran of 1870 now serving as a non commissioned officer in the Grenadier bodyguards. His son Sigmund 44 is a corporal at Karlsruhe, and Sigmunds son aged 17 is a non commissioned officer in a Baden infantry regiment at the front.
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Engel
Thal
Oschersteben
Karlsruhe
Grenadier
Sigmund Metzger
Baden
Genius Oklahoma City Child Reader Causes Wonder
The piece profiles James Harlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harlow, a remarkable toddler in Oklahoma City. At twenty-two months he could read words from the blackboard and at two years read fourteen pages of a primer. He now recognizes about 109 words and read from multiple readers and books.
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Oklahoma City
Oxfa
Cor
Trede
James Harlow
Victor Harlow
Wheeler
Heather
Backing Phillies Sparks Farm Chore Bet in Selbyville
In Selbyville on October 2, Alvin Tunnell bet Martin Richards that the Philadelphia Phillies would win the World Series. If right, Tunnell split wood and tended chores for Richards from now till May 1. After the final score, Tunnell planned to hire a colored man to do the work, easing his burden.
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Selbyvillm
Del
Martin Richards
Baltimors Hundred
Alvin Tunnell
Phillie
Richards
Phillies
Toser
Selbyville
Tunnell
Heaviest Veteran William Baldwin Readmitted to Ohio Soldiers Home
Sandusky Oct Wiliam Baldwin, weighing 295 pounds stripped, is noted as the heaviest veteran ever admitted to the Ohio soldiers and sailors home. He reports poor health and flesh loss. The piece also notes the Red Cross branch setup and broad public interest in the war endanger to a War of lending and support.
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Sandusky
Wiliam
Baldwin
Ohio Solilers
Dean
Red Cross
Society For
Indiana
Dominion
England Still Has Fastest Trains Despite Wartime Edits
England retains the world fastest trains and lowest fares says the Daily Chronicle. The London to Bristol morning express covers 1191 2 miles in 120 minutes, with a past record of eighty four minutes on a tear trip. The London to Exeter Cornish Express runs 174 miles in 180 minutes, while the London to Skegness excursion offers 262 miles for 75 cents.
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Cornish Express
London
Exeter
Skegness
Parole Reform Advocates Highlight Honor System Shift
Former State Senator Samuel B Montgomery of Kingwood selected by Warden White at West Virginia penitentiary to implement new parole law under an honor system. Reforms include abolition of torture implements, prisoner grounds access, weekly picture shows, bands, dancing, and dominoes. Montgomery, longtime prison reform advocate, serves as Keeper of records for the Knights of Pythias and member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
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Samuel B. Montgomery
Kingwood
Wraden
Z.“White
West Virginia Penitentiary
Montgomery
White
Oni
American Academy of Political and Social Science
The
Grand Lodge of Weat
Virginia Knights of Pythias
Hoboes Must Work For Night Lodging In Wisconsin
Ho boes in North Fond du Lac Wisconsin must work for lodging and breakfast at the village office. Visitors must break two bushels of stones, one for bed and one for breakfast, with the stones slated for street work next spring. If winter caller numbers rise, the stone pile could become enormous.
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Won DU Lack
Wis
North Fonduras
Timber wolves attack: two killed near Long Lake
Dewey and Roy Dangenbaugh, aged 18, while ginseng digging in Forest county near Long Lake on Oct 23, surprised a pack of timber wolves. They fired with shotguns, felled six of the animals but only two wolves died. others fled. A wounded wolf charged the boys but vanished before reload.
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Rhindlander
Wis
Long Lake
Forest County
Dewey
Roy
Dangenbaugh
Boy of 19 becomes Harvard philosophy professor
Cambridge Mass Oct 23 Nor bert Wiener aged 10 has been named assistant professor of philosophy at Harvard. At 18 he earned a bachelor of arts from Tufts College and later a doctor of philosophy from Harvard. He has been a traveling fellow at Harvard and Cambridge University aiding instruction of seniors.
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Boy of
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Norbert Wiener
Harvard
Wiener
Tutte College
Ttar Varta Mai
Harv
Cambridge University
Rattlesnakes Hatched From Coat Pocket Tale
PLATTSVILLE Wis Oct 23 John deltoven believed he killed a rare blacksnake but found sixty five rattlesnakes hatched from eggs in his coat pocket after hanging it in the house He recalled pocketful of young snakes and a curious turn of events resulting from his hunting misadventure.
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Plattsville
Wis
John Deltoven
John Himan
Australia plans to send 16000 troops monthly for Dardanelles operation
Melbourne reports the commonwealth government proposes to furnish at least 16000 men monthly and to automate recruiting through cooperation from several states for the Dardanelles operation.
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Melbourne
Australia
Dardanelles
Zeppelins Prompt Fashion Trend In London Curtains
The Zeppelins wave spurred London homes to adopt heavy full curtains for darkening amid wartime air raids. Previously half-curtains were common but rushed orders for dark, heavy fabrics surged as households hurried to darken interiors.
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London
Manly Training Urged by Barnard Associate Professor
In Poughkeepsie at Vassar College chapel, associate history professor Dmily Joimey Putnam urged women to be Manly and openly carry guns. She argued women should be trained for dangerous sports for safety and equality, challenging notions of female inferiority and urging reform of college girls’ attitudes.
Safety First poster contest offers $200 prize
Detroit October 28 The Safety First Society of Greater Detroit announces a poster design contest to promote safety on streets and highways. Open to all U S artists, with prizes of 200 100 50 30 and 20 dollars, submission to Detroit board of commerce.
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Detroit
Safety First
Safety First Society
Safety First Federation of America
Detroit Board of Commerce
United States
Spinators Form Tea to Silence Baby Talk in Sabatha
In Sabatha Kansas an organization of spinators holds a tea at the women's club to escape constant baby talk. Miss Georgia Hook says chatter about babies and husbands dominates events, leaving no room for other topics. She notes the town’s navy balance pushes many men to cities, reducing marriageable options.
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Sabatha
Kan
Georgia Hook
Cheryl
Spinaters
Naval
Wrangell man seeks pension as eldest pioneer
WANTS PENSION SITKA Alaska Oct 2 John Fi Jayson of Wrangell claims 108 years as the oldest of Bourdougha and applies to the board of trustees of the pioneers home for a pension under the last legislature. Finlayson has forty one years in Wrangell after first arriving, left for time and prospected in the Casaair country, then returned to Wrangell and made his home there.
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Sitka
Alaska
John Fi Jayson
Wrangell
Bourdougha
Pioneera’ Home
Finlayson
Tenidene
Casaair
Wrangel
Tots Tree Bear Redding CM Oe 33
Combined voices of six finy children surpass the echo and sage bear, a learned school washer of Oak school barking in the dock. Half doesn tote teen bear nest ithe lastipal Rouen Lae.
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Redding
Rouen
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