Old McConnell mill in West Union falls into creek
In West Union a landmark mill, built around 1870s and operated by multiple owners including Smith, McConnell, and Ireland, collapsed after structural weakening. The mill, once a hub for local farmers to mill grain and discuss politics, is described amid notes on regional industry shifts and the decline of home flour production.
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West Union
McConnell
Middle Island
John Smith
Doc” Lyons
B. McMillan
Paull M. Ireland
McMillan
Ira Smith
Ireland
Afr. McConnell
Mr. McConnell
Old Boreain
Chambersburg
Doddin Ize Mty
Parkersburg
Puletic Works
Doddridge
teaIdseph Kreen
St. Clair
Krean Heirs
Deay
Middle Island Creek
McSouvell
Lewis Maxwell
William Dotson
Sunny Elde
Croek
Dotson
Squire Cyres
L. T. Davis
Hunt Cyres
Wards
Charles Mecmervy
Eme Tual Mer
County Clerks Office
David Perine
Matilda
Reed
Nix
Midilic Island Creek
Doddrhige Counry
Floyd Neely
Wits
Richard Perine
Interned German cruisers face liquor ban and etiquette issue
Washington reports Navy Secretary Daniels order banning intoxicants on naval premises creates embarrassment for officers and men aboard two interned German cruisers at Norfolk. Beer supplies were delivered by lighter to ships to skirt the rule, while Germans aboard lose salute privileges. Ties of courtesy to American officers remain a pointed concern.
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Washington
Navy
Norfolk
Secretary Daniels
Naval
United States
Tree Defends House From Savage Autos
In Cleveland on October 30 a large tree in Deputy Police Clerk A. Jo Kozelka’s yard at 4508 Clark Avenue South West again saved the Kozelka home when a car driven by Al Hoffmeyer crashed through the fence into the tree. The Hoffmeyers escaped unharmed. The tree, damaged, may need removal. Kozelka plans a concrete pier if it falls. This is the sixth time in five years the tree has protected the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. Jo Kozika
Clark Avenue
Kozelka
Too Beautiful for Matrimony Divorce Case Highlights
The case centers on Mrs. Suits and her marriage to a salaried clerk. Judge and public figures discuss Mrs Suits as a musician and beauty and the idea of a superior life. Mrs Suits resides at 4229 Wilt Avenue and previously left her husband after two years of effort to earn money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton
Lewis
Veether
John F. Suits
Lewin
Elles
Suits
Saya
Final decree grants after thirty two years in Carlisle
In Carlisle Pa on October 30 a divorce decree was finally granted after 32 years. Imman Ketner and Harry H Ketner had remarried under the belief they were separated. A court error revealed missing finalized divorce records and unpaid costs, leaving the decrees technically invalid.
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Carlisle Pa
Imma
Ketner
Harry H. Ketner
H. Newsham
Kenner
Carlisle
William A. Corbett
Corbett
Cnce
American Plays Bring Danish Theaters To Favor
Copenhagen reports growing American play interest with a theater manager planning a full season of American drama, sparing only a few English works. The appeal is echoed by many Danish venues and American motion pictures are shown in hundreds of houses.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Rigid Examination Of State's Miners Event
West Virginia mine safety inquiries reveal a comprehensive written exam for mining officials. Hart A. Henry leads the safety push as candidates face detailed questions on birth, experience, duties, ventilation, equipment, and emergency measures across foremen and fire boss roles.
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Hart A. Henry
Department of Mixies
West Virginia
Yasui
Mina
Lonely Girl Seeks Husband Through Delayed Mail
In Seaford Delaware October 30 a nail wagon from the post office carries undelivered mail as locals search for Ethel R Sweeney a young woman who asked Wilmington mayor Price to find her a husband. The note sparked interest in Concordia three miles east of here with many letters arriving daily for the lonely girl as residents work to locate her.
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Seaford
Del
Frank Wrey
Aden
Jeninsula
Ethel R. Sweeney
Concord
Concordia
Here
Danish Farm Property Values Rise Amid Export Limits
Danish farm lands show rising values driven by higher prices for agricultural goods and government export restraints. The government has restricted horse exports for six months, aiding local farmers who face rising costs and limited supply while Icelandic stock enters sporadically.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Dow anti-treating order cuts drunkenness in London
London police report a drop in drunkenness after the anti-treating order. Magistrates in North London previously handled sixteen cases in a day, but similar reductions appeared in laboring districts. Public house owners say paying for drinks in a crowd often leads to more than one drink, suggesting pressure to limit excess.
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London
Cae
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Chicago
Empire National Bank of
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Empire National Bank
Fourth Sts
Clarksburg, W.va
New Victor Records
Qur
Davis, Burkham & Tyler Co
Masonic Temple
Henry
England
Apothecaries
Ghelden
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