Thursday, May 14, 1925
Dr. George Hull and Dr. George Gragg, claim to be the champion trout fishermen of the season thus far. They were fishing on Greenbrier river above Thornwood Saturday afternoon and caught what they believe to be the nicest bunch of trout of the season. Six of which measured 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20, and the champion of all, Dr. Hull landed one rainbow trout 22 and a half inches long and weighed three pounds and a quarter. The six fish weighed 14 pounds. They say they would like to hear from any nimrods who can beat that.
Denton Wilfong was severely injured while working at Camp 30 on Elk last Thursday. He was cutting timber and a large limb fell from a tree striking him on the back, two days later he was able to be brought to his home near Marlinton.
Two more Pocahontas County boys have recently applied for admission to Citizens Military Training Camp. They are Percy P. Oliver, of Dunmore, and Roland Sharp, of Marlinton. Our county’s quota is 25, and these two make 17 who have made application.
There are three cases of scarlet fever at the home of James Shinaut near Marlinton. Other cases have been reported at Marlinton.
The frost last Friday morning bit a lot of potato vines and fruit trees on the lower ground.
Our friend, W. W. Galford, was in this office last Saturday morning. He is 71 years old, but he is doing all his farm work this spring. He put in 15 acres of oats, plowed six acres for corn and built and burned a lime kiln.
WEATHER
S. L. Brown, cooperative observer of the Weather Bureau, at Marlinton, makes the following report of the weather for the month of April. Mean maximum, 62.8. Mean minimum, 35.8. Precipitation 2.85 inches.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cochran, at Riverside, a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Early Dilley, of Marlinton, a son.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Beverage, of Marlinton, a daughter.
DIED
Mrs. Lillie Alderman, wife of G. W. Alderman, died very suddenly at her home halfway between Marlinton and Huntersville May 9, 1925. Her age was 44 years. She is survived by her husband and 10 children, the youngest a babe of a few weeks. Burial at the Huntersville cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. H. H. Orr, of Marlinton Presbyterian Church.
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Otis Dilley, formerly of Mill Point, died May 9, in the hospital at Montgomery of ulcerated stomach. He was in his 38th years. Seven months ago, his wife preceded him to the grave. He leaves a daughter, Miss Pearl Dilley, his mother and many brothers. The funeral was conducted at Marvin Chapel with interment in the Ruckman Cemetery.
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Mrs. Rachel Swink, a well-known resident of the Wanless community, near Cass, passed to her reward. Her maiden name was Cassell. She was one month shy of her 68th birthday. She is survived by two sons, Charles L, and Price L… She lived a consecrated Christian life. She was always at the service of her church, day or night, summer or winter, as long as her health permitted… In the autumn of 1922, she was paralyzed. Since then, she has been practically helpless, she could not even change her position in bed without assistance. During her entire illness of over two and a half years, her son, Charles, and his wife cared for her day and night with a devotion that was most beautiful and praiseworthy. Whit the exception of one day, Charles had not been out of her presence over four hours at a time.
The funeral service was conducted at the Wanless church, and she was laid to rest in the Wanless cemetery to await the resurrection.