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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1915

Page

8

Peach shipments exceed last year's by 500 carloads

Cumberland Oct 23 A report by Mr Geartini trainmaster for the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio rail line notes a strong peach harvest. About 250 cars of apples already moved and 500 carloads more expected to depart to states including Michigan Florida West Virginia Tennessee Ohio Indiana Kentucky and New York. The region is expanding into peach canning and fruit growing with cannery plants in Glebé and several tomato canneries in nearby towns. Trade prospects point to Cumberland becoming a major fruit and vegetable shipping center.

Keyser Homney Amchigan Florida West Virginia Tennapaed Towatina Wilnets Maine Rhode Ajubims Hinpidge Gearbert Pres Sottine Weston Cumberland Edoh Hanbock Berkeley Springs Sleepy Creek Chetty Run Paw Paw al View Henry Walter and Sons Jind Lave Bulloower Wil Proberly United States

Del Gainer Called Home After World Series Out

WLEINS Oct 24 report Del Gainer of the Boston world champions returns from Boston to spend the winter at his father's home. The piece notes Gainer made the last out in the World Series and mentions interest in the ball. Also covered are local notices of a monument unveiling for John Chenoweth, a court case of A. W. Zinn, a Harvey Hippodrome farm exhibit, and tributes to Henry Male with obit details.

Wleins del Gainer Boston Wai Gainer Scott Thew Paliude Pila

Liking Pengls Licking Pencils- Son

In Indianapolis on Oct 28 Jack Rush chief onsinter at the Miteri plant demonstrated a method to break children of licking pencils. He had about thirty pupils lick pencils, mark plates, then expose them to a microbe laden antiseptic. After twenty hours in the lab tox, the children touched microbes through a microscope and later could not find a way to put the pencils in their mouths again.

Colts Ind Jack Rush Altoy Rush Alter Ban Bours Hem

Santa Fe fund blaze cited in Worth mill riot tale

Chaotic reports from Worth Kansas describe a fire at a Santa Fe railroad facility as a young clerk Nenakin claimed ownership of the business for forty thousand one hundred dollars. The event involved a chain of accusations about a plan to rebuild a cement factory in Spatile Texas and included rumors of a new venture by Brush and Grogahn.

Spatile

Big Valley social events mark late fall season

The article details numerous local happenings including a large November gathering at the Valley round table and planned grand meeting of the women’s group Lori im and others. It notes Mrs. William Golden’s Wednesday wedding anniversary celebration and a reception hosted by Mrs. John Umgamfeiter. It mentions a presbytery meeting, a Wrightenxaphone orchestra performance, and dances with about seventy couples. Also reported are a marriage between Merle C Ward and Miss Rota B Dauble, a trip for Joseph Woodford to Los Angeles, and a death of J. W. Rouge after illness.

Missing Mother Sought in Sioux Fauls Case

Fragmentary report from Oct 68 describes a mother described as missing in the Sioux Falls area. A San Antonio woman, Max Goldaeln, sent funds to aid a missing relative and traveled toward a rural farm where a housekeeper was advertised. The tale references a Lane farm near Sanborn and a migrant seeking a caregiver amid uncertain circumstances.

Ss. D Max Golda Éln San An Tonio Tex Sanborn

MAD DOG ATTACKS NEAR FARM AS GIRL FIGHTS BACK

Ruby Nelson, eight, living on a farm near here, was returning from the mail box when a mad dog rushed her. She shielded herself with an umbrella as the dog lunged, the umbrella tearing. Her ribs were not broken, and she walked backward toward home. Her mother fired the dog.

Ghost in Belfry at Hogan School Spooks La Crosse

In La Crosse Wisconsin on October 22 a bizarre incident involved a squirrel triggering the Hogan school bell. Teachers reported the bell rope jerking free and again swinging as the creature moved the clapper. Police were summoned as townsfolk described the episode as a haunting.

Fortune Found Near Abandoned Wall in Bunbury, Pa

Local report from Bunbury Pennsylvania recalls a strange incident as farmer Allen Winore searches for a missing horse. A collapsed wall leads to a holed relic and a crew of workers haul out debris using a buck and tackle. The recovered object, described as a buckat, allegedly emits a stream of silver coins. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Bunbury Allen Winore Brock and Tale Wilton

Leaky Gas and Fire Ravage Warehouse and Court Case

A leaky gas pipe in a Buckeye area warehouse caused a large fire injuring an upstairs resident. In Wheeling circuit court, Col. Tod McGraw and Clyde A. Coley faced indictments over bank irregularities tied to Gratton Bank, with eight counts under advisement and three remaining. A newborn girl was found on steps at the Wilkinson home, wrapped in a wool blanket, identity undetermined. Local Sunday schools begin a week of activities with a national visitor expected.

Gratton Bank Col Tod T. McGraw Col. McGraw Fayas Clyde A. Coley Charles, R. Durbin Abby Wilam Abiington

Limp on the Wrong Side in New York Trial Report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named James Stith and a crossfire of conflicted remarks. The garbled lines reference a trial or confrontation and a large number of 9,000 as a figure, with unclear context and multiple exclamations.

New York James Stith

Fragmentary legal notice details a 920000 claim and court entry

A garbled report describes an accident sequence leading to a 920000 claim against Turton and Brothers. It notes an initial injury, a May city appearance as a defendant, and a later court session with the district attorney and defense counsel discussing a guilty verdict.

aoBrghtan Minguesa Cmlé Mke Smith Wililty Trainwed

Swims to Blow Up Railroad Submarine Plot Uncovered

An report details a diver or saboteur attempting to breach a railway with an explosive device. The plan reportedly involved placing charges under a culvert and using a mounted revolver and torch. Authorities described the suspect as using a submarine to ferry explosives and fleeing after a failed action.

Loydon England Diovius Hughes Eitashed Ito & Bitlet Cutmarine Sea of Starmers Mure Mtvaltuses Ie Ptt Evenmontis Mubmarte Wilatook

Baby is a Fire Hero at Vidalia Carnegie event

In Vidalia on October 23 a Carnegie hero award is described for Gharile Barnett, son of Mr and Mrs Barnett, who saved his younger sister Fannie from a clothing fire that broke out while children played with matches. Charlie Barnett helped by grabbing Fannie and pulling her to safety, while the others suffered burns.

Vidalia Haaja Yaateald Gharile Barnett Tuje’ Bari Chiarlie Slater Orlen

Lost Wilkes-Barre Toddler Found Alive After Forty Hours

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a two and a half year old boy named John, son of John Dennis of Glen Lyon, was found alive in a deep ravine about 400 yards from home after exposure to cold and hunger for forty hours. He slept on damp ground two nights and was critically ill from the ordeal as hundreds searched without success until the recovery.

Wilkes Barre John John Dennls Glen Lyon

Tragic House Fire Claims Maden Family Children

A Wis death report states Ophelia Hanson eight and her sister Vi lel plus a daughter of Mrs Tavis Tian yon, Spring Lake township, died in a fire while their mother drove home. The children were found beneath the nest, thought they poured kerosene on the blaze as the father was away in town.

Maden Book Wis Ophelia Hanson Vilel Mra Tavis Tianyon Spring Lake Nea

Soothlaces to Fight in Atchison Mystery Parade

In Atchison on October 36 Peter Atthon twenty of Atchison Green proclaims his plan after recent Bulgaria news. He vows to raise a company of prep workers and wiring artists and return to Greece to carry out a bold action.

Atchison Kan Peter Atthon Atchison Green Bulgaria Mowar Grewca

Estates bureau in Paris handles 180000 deceased soldiers

In Paris on October 23 the Bureau de Susception organized to settle estates of 180000 deceased soldiers. The 1/200 actiary service examines and catalogues belongings of soldiers at the front and in hospitals, preparing new records for property and claims.

Bey Sesorintuormeret Paris Buréau de Suscestiona Rie de van Wirard Sitron

Heirs to a Large England Sum Seek Crown Claim

Heirs claim a fortune exceeding 250,000,000 in English funds once owed by the Hedgs family of America. The saga traces Sir Charles Hedgins of the 1700s, Oxford links, and a long legal chase to settle the estate now said to rest with the crown of England and the Bank of England in Britain. The pursuit, spanning generations, involves descendants in Maryland, George County, and the United States, with a Cincinnati gathering noted.

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Herd of eup imported into state thrives despite losses

Prescott Arizona October 28 reports from forest ranges say the herd of imported eup from the Yellowntonio Cadonxlirk is thriving. About forty eight calves and over fifty of the original herd are alive as lions and severe winter weather reduce numbers. The herd is larger than when released into the forests.

Prescott Ariz Atate Yellowntonio

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