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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1915

Page

9

Sunshine Chief Garb Of Girls in New Sect

Shelbyville readers report on a peculiar religious group in southeastern Shelby County called the Sunshine Sect or a similar denomination. Leaders are not named. the congregation grew to about 260, meeting at Schulste farm and field sites. Members reject conventional ornamentation, wearing minimal clothing, and emphasize public meetings without formalisation or church hierarchy.

Sunshine Shelbyville Thd Noutheastern Shelby County Maminitiar Choy Inajee Rohilele Ontia Scnilzte Farm

Berlin banks report solid half-year profits despite mixed earnings

Berlin banks show generally strong earnings in the first half year with Deutsche Bank and Basen Bank attaching larger profits from brokerage, stock and bond operations. Other major lenders also perform well through financing, interest income, and war production financing, though some securities sales for customers are noted.

Ansosihree Berlin Gch Preut Hinks Yeirhe Deutschs Bank Oy 14 Deutsche Bank Leohall Treasury Drasdner Hw Bank

Alaska Fox Shipment Includes Crossbred Pups

SEATTLE Oct 23 The Alaska fox shipment to Platshore farm carried fifty silver gray foxes five blue foxes ten cross foxes plus two crossbred pups raised by a ranch cat in the Tanana valley. Valued at $50,000 the consignment was under Joseph S. Sterling of Fat Banks.

Seattly Alaska Platshore Tanana Valley Joseph S. Sterling

Oldest man in Grand Rapids dies at 108

Oct. 23 Grand Rapids Mich. Tony Jareski aged 108 died at the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor where he had been an inmate for several years. He came to this country from Poland about 25 years ago. Until 100 he spoke freely but afterward grew reticent and showed little fondness for household work, often offering his services to the kitchen.

Grand Rapids, Mich Grand Rapids Tony Jareski Jan Little Sisters Jareski Poland Clate

Seven Teachers Worthington Ind Acknowledge Daughters And Sons

Seven teachers from Worthington Indiana are listed with details on their families and education. Pauix Williams, a retired farmer, and Ale wife, have five daughters and two sons who serve as school teachers or hold roles in philosophy, physiology, and education. The text notes several Williams family members connected to the state normal schools and various departments.

Worthington Inds Pauix Williams Achool Tducharn Joseph A. Wil Lema Department of Philosophy and Phyasology Normal School Suparioe Wix Paoli Williame Gemlash Mary H. Williama Hips Richmond Willams Wilitama Fort Wayne Rinnett- Dare Anche Faeling Iy

Russian Wounded Housed in Austrian Duke's Palace

A Russian wounded officer, seriously hurt, was moved to the palace of an Austrian duke for care. The account notes humane treatment by Russian aviators and transfers to Budapest hospitals for further medical support.

Hungary Tungary

Zeppelins Raid London Broadcast Stirred Clergy

London reports a Zeppelin raid discussed by church leaders in the metropolis. The bishop of London urged prudence and readiness, while civilians described the night as thrilling yet frightening. A returning observer recalled a heavy aircraft fragment and the dangerous yet exhilarating sense of danger at home.

London

Man Says He Never Kissed A Woman On Stand

Warren A Brown a real estate dealer testified in a 10000 heartball suit by parish instructor Joseph St John claiming he never kissed or hugged a woman or allowed such contact. The suit alleges Brown stole his wife's affections.

Si. John Allegen

Missing man found after long search in Valdosta

A long, confusing report notes Sim Clyatt former mayor of Tiffey Ga presumed dead after a fatal assault. The body was never found and searches continued for months. A 10 mile trail led to Birmingham where he was reportedly sighted. Family remains hopeful he may still be alive.

Valdosta Sim Clyatt Tiffey Medrey Wie Fatal Hultighan Clyatttell Hahira Imberland Mineola Hinhugey Volicn Dantner Birminghay Ti Tay Tax Conle

Fortune finds a Hermit Fortune finds a Hermit BAKEM

Cyrus Teicow aged 40 has accepted a Kansas fortune and plans to move with his brother W Z Harrion of Wichita. Relatives who waited years to help him secure wealth recall the loss of his violin long cherished by the hermit. The story notes efforts by Baker to aid through kin and mentions a barber's tools symbolically.

Nabyah Erandé Ih Baker Baker Miuriill Neltner Coryzara Tedrow

Bootlegger Permitted To Gather His Crops In Oregon

In eastern Oregon Joe Pecard faced agents after evading prohibition, pleading through US Attorney Rankin to harvest his crops and repay costs. Judge Wolverton granted an inquest and Pecard was permitted to gather his crops before serving penance.

Portland Grey Joe Pecard Winston Aseed Rankin Oregon Atr Jodo Wolverton

Divorce Action In Spokane Details Collage of Claims

A Spokane divorce filing cites W Rodelrick and Zebnar Henrick as spouses married in September 1912. The petition alleges co respondent Merrill McHattan as a friend and an array of domestic allegations. The court considers a writ ten inquiry to proceed with the divorce case.

Spokane W. Rodelrick Manute Ely Han Alarzed Zebnar Henrick Nlno Mnawata Merrill McHatn

Blind man John Moore seeks balance in baseball prize

Blind John Moore enters a competition for the top baseball honor in the country. He relies on other senses to compete against sighted rivals, with the prize granting access to all baseball games between professional teams in this country or Canada. Moore has not missed a Decatur game in eight years as a Threat member.

Droqataria John Moore Moore Canada Decatur

Five Tongues Ellsworth War Return After Seven Years

A man named Wan Oot, once involved with a planted company, has returned from service in the War. He spent years in Biand France and Germany, Raumarin Groere, and Russia. He plans to wed a German girl in Gorand and expects to come back to Uva.

Ellswort Reimhart Savient Qurape Han

Ta Fayette Man Born in 198th Year of Turmoil

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Mtvanta Onche Fae Coulter Ta Fayette Bing sInsper Antrew Terkson

False Teeth In Peril Life End Tragic Drowning

In a Philadelphia district scene, Ziegler died after his artificial teeth became dislodged during a struggle in water. He choked as the teeth slipped away, leading to drowning despite efforts by nearby bystanders including Louis Hooker and a municipal nurse from Kirkwool.

Ziegler Lous Hooker

Fourteen Year Old Boy Enters Iowa University

Iowa City October 23. James Susman Blackford of Bona parte aged 14 is described as the youngest student at Iowa University. Miss Tackford comes from a family of educators and studied under private tutoring until age seven. She entered Honanarte high school at 13 and is preparing to graduate in 1945.

Iowa City Cham- Jonde Susman Blackford Bonaparte Studa Towa University Tackford Tutoluign Honanarte Naliic Tha

Berlin Firearms Echo Reports From Front Lines

A fragmentary dispatch from Berlin discusses how bullet sounds and explosions create sonic impressions. It explains that small caliber bullets travel faster than sound, causing sound waves to arrive after the initial blast, with later reports seeming louder as the front line activity continues.

Berlin Traveia

Unclear fragment hints at arrest near Wilifton

A garbled report from Websterscity Te Oct 24 mentions a person named Clot Velter possibly captured after a two leaded water-snte near Wiliftmm The fragment is unreadable and cannot confirm details or context.

Websterscity Wiliftmm

Fragmented OCR Note From Unknown Source

Fragmented text shows unclear phrases including ee cube Bram mune and traction related terms. No clear event date person or organization emerges to identify a coherent news item or public notice.

Miss Tudors Birthday Party Reveals City Gossip

In New York on October 1 Ballimors and a large troupe gathered at an east side house for Miss Tudors birthday celebration. Guests included notable Boslbckrgonty figures and the event featured a christening of Dreamland twenty nine and a lively crowd with music and dancing before the cake.

York Ballimors Mies Midor Pfospica Deasta Dion Barme Fiémi Fed

Elk Horns Show At Aberdden County Exhibit

Odd fragment details seven pronged elk horns found about fourteen miles north of a town and intended for mounting by the county commission. Narrative suggests curiosity about origin and display at a local venue.

Aberdden Caraces Bor Jen le J Hero Dinfinid Couridhod

Goat hunting grows as a county pastime with federal workers

GOAT hunting has become a sport in this county, drawing crowds from Grays Harbor and neighboring areas. More than a year ago 1,009 Angora goats were moved from Texas to the logged-off lands along the North river country for eventual use in grazing programs and game-aiding efforts.

Abbadeen Grays Harbor

British censor curbs letter on anti Jewish sentiments

London reports reveal censorship and partiality in journal content as officials suppress a letter criticizing anti Jewish propaganda. The author laments censorship delays and the decision to publish portions, noting police and newspaper pressure to omit grievances.

Steal Safe Hope and Hidden Threats in Turbulent Town

Local disorder escalates as reported thefts disrupt a busy neighborhood near 904 40 Jones Avenue. Authorities, including Sheriff Gage and Detective Dinan, investigate a botched robbery tied to a masked suspect, while residents fear further incidents as tensions rise at a public press gathering.

Simon Tail

Historians Readies for World Conference in Twenty-Two

A fragment recounts a 19th century church federation push led by Lenox and Church leaders from Episcopalian and Congregational groups. The plan seeks a joint conference next year to discuss faith, work, and reconciliation amid ongoing church divisions.

West Virginia Scenic Tour Encounters Wild Turkey Misadventure

A fragmentary note describes a plan to stock Mount Tom reservation woods with wild turkeys. Turkeys hatched in incubators reportedly lack wild behavior and display tame, trusting traits. The text cites occasional hazards and mentions individuals such as Brian Fox in a vague context.

Springfield Mount Tom Nueen Willins Brian Fox

Careful of Hose Oregon City Divorce Case

In Oregon City Oct 3 Mrs Dussbarh Lillia filed for divorce from Sheridan Lil le claiming the marriage lasted a year and alleging financial restraint. She says he was overly careful with cash, gave only $40, and forced her to subscribe to daily papers.

Oregon City Becanas Gormeran Dussbarh Lillia Sheridan Lille Gireult Slin Algo

Steamship Lene Movement Aims At Building Swedish Atlantic Line

Gothenburg Sweden Oct 35 A movement to start a new steamship line between New York and Gothenburg seeks to build or buy ships. Promoters appeal to SwedishPrice authorities for capital under the plan, citing a total fund of about 7 500 090 Krone.

Gothenburg Sweden New York

Scenic touring plan for Amuri Vean Automobile Association

A newly discovered scenic touring section near Staunton West Virginia and White Sulphur Springs aims to rival California and Colorado. The route covers four Appalachian counties, featuring mountain valleys, winding drives, and picturesque villages. The Am Automobile Association showcases the venture amid plans to attract motorists, stressing safe roads and changing scenery for a memorable trip.

Ménihare Tourise Guredu Amuri Vean Automobile Association Virginia West Virginia Staunton Hal California Colorado White Mountaina America Ellisda Skyling Jing Brooke New York Washington Belue Virginie

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