Pioneer coal operator Col. Joseph Beary dies in Fayette County
Col. Joseph L. Beary, pioneer of the New River coal field and founder of the New River Coal Company, died at 12 45 p m Tuesday at his home in Benry Fayette County West Virginia. Born August 15 1842 in Schuylkill PA he rose from private to captain and helped develop the Fire Creek and Echo mines among many ventures. He built extensive holdings with brothers and sons and remained a leading figure in West Virginia coal until his death leaving a wife and children Daisy T C Beary J E Beary H B Beary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lawton Beary
Benry
Fayette County
West Virginia
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Julia A Foulds
Trevorton
W. Va
Laurel Creek
Quinnimont
New River Coal Company
Colonel Beary
Messrs
Jenkin Jones
John Freeman
Fire Creek
Hawk's Nest
New River
Ganley Mountain Coal Company
Ansted
John Cooper
Judge Williams
Caperton
William Beary
Chrstian Beary
O. A
Echo Coal and Coke Company
Cooper Beury
Wm. Beury
Flat Top
Chayman
South Caperton
Chapman Coal Co
Mevsie. O. A
Beechwood Coal and Coke Co
New River Mining Co
Turkey Knob Coal C c
Elmo Coal and Coke Co
Philadelphia
C. C. Beary
Claremont
B. Berwind
New York
Sewell Mountain
Meadow River
Col
Beary
New River Valley
Miss Daisy Beary
T. C. Beary
J. E. Beary
H. B. Beary
Oldest Twins in New England Turn 87 in Winsted
Joel and Jonas Hungerford of Watertown celebrate their eighty seventh birthday in Winsted Connecticut marking a claim as the oldest twins in New England perhaps the United States. Both farmers remain hale and hearty as neighbors struggle to tell them apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Conn
Joel
Jonas Hungerford
Watertown
New England
United States
Jonas Jane
No Change of Venue in Jett and White Case Withdrawn
Jackson Kentucky January 3 The order changing the trial to Morgan County is withdrawn. The case will be tried there as soon as a jury can be summoned from the adjoining county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett
Jackson
Jackson, Ky
Jane
White
Morgan County
Attempted poisoning at Belgrade shocks royal circle
Unconfirmed reports say a group in Belgrade circulated ginos amid rumors that King Alexander's French cook killed himself after being caught in an attempt to poison Queen Draga. The incident ties to royal intrigue surrounding the Serbian monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Belgrade
Alexander
Draga
Graves Grocery Co. Cash-Only Bargains At 105 Princeton Ave
Graves Grocery Co announces cash only sale at 105 Princeton Avenue. Readily available staples and fancy groceries offered before stocking shoes hats and other items. Bargains advertised to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Cst
Graves Grocery CO
Roosevelt Builds Busy Day in Freeport with Lincoln Douglass Monument
President Roosevelt arrived in Freeport on a special Illinois Central train and was greeted by cheering crowds. He inspected a city decorated with flags, attended the dedicatory ceremony at the Lincoln-Douglass monument, delivered an address, then departed amid more cheers. Also listing a seven room rental over Hawkins store on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
Roosevelt
Dubuque
Ilinois Central
Hitt
Boulder
President Roosevelt Visited Rockford Illinois
A large crowd greeted President Roosevelt at Rockford station with a military cordon and police presence. Mayor Alstyne led a reception before Roosevelt spoke from Memorial Hill to about 20 000 cheering residents after a formal greeting by the reception committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Jones
Illinois Central
Alstyne
Third Regiment
A. R
Memorial Hill
Roosevelt
President's Joliet visit draws crowds in June
Hundreds from Joliet and nearby counties gathered to hear the President deliver a brief address. After a short city drive, the President and party boarded a train on Alton tracks and continued their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, T
Joliet
Alton Tracks
Train Missing in Kansas City Flood Strikes Bridge
Kansas City report says a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train from Chico to Kansas City vanished in flood waters. Police kept the fridge clear as crews search washouts east of Birmingham. Missouri Pacific steel bridge was swept away but no lives are lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chico
Liberty
Birmingham
Missouri Pacific
Chase To Capture Runaway Lumber Car On Tip Top Mountain
Train No 72 arrived at Graham station when a lumber car on the siding rolled downhill toward Graham. Conductor W A Vawter and Engineer Alfred Hock pursued with engine No 7 and overtook the runaway near Baileys. Officials commended their prompt action preventing a possible wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
W. A. Vawter
Alfred Hock
Vawter
Hock
Baileys
Mesars
Deaths and double murder confessions stain Pleasant Walk case
Frederick Maryland June 3 State Attorney Worthington was informed of confessions alleged by Samuel Betts who died by his own hand last Thursday. He purportedly confessed to murdering his father and Albert Long in two separate crimes to obtain about 6000 dollars and to fake death by self harm. Long's body is believed buried on his farm and a living relative of Long is implicated. An inquiry is expected. Walter Long guards the farm and threatens violence against intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Worthington
Frederick County
Samuel Betta
Pleasant Walk
Betts
Albert Long
Josiah
Long
Hay
Walter
Death by Own Action Patterns Among Married and Unmarried Men
Yale professor William Bailey analyzes 10 000 case statistics from 1807 to 1901 showing men more prone to self inflicted death than women, with shooting and poison as leading methods. The study notes age 20 to 50 most affected, Monday as a peak day for men and Sunday for women, and higher risk among alcoholics and the ill or financially troubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B Bailey
Yale
Ccre
Bailey
Missing Setter Dogs Named Dick and Duke Reward Offered
Two white and black spotted setter dogs are missing or possibly stolen. They answer to the names Dick and Duke. A reward is offered for their return to Edwin Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Edwin Mann
Dreadful Harbor Sinking Off Valparaiso Claims Many Lives
A gale in Valparaiso harbor caused the loss of about a hundred lives when vessels sank and the British steamer Arequipa with eighty aboard went down. Many drowned near shore as bodies washed ashore and city Esplanade suffered heavy damage. A London dispatch confirms the Arequipa disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arequipa
City of
Valpadaiso
Bailey's Fancied Pick for President Shifts to Gorman
The Texas Senator Joe Bailey has chosen Senator Gorman over Parker as the most suitable Democrat to nominate. Bailey, leaning toward Gorman, hopes to swing Texas to support the Maryland Senator, boosting Gorman's standing in the nomination race. Bailey's backing is seen as influential in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joe Bailey
Texas
Gorman
Parker
Maryland
New York
Bailey
Ma ‘Hle
Riley
Joe Briley
Eem
S.nator Gorman
Lone Star
South
Everg
Keys. Finder Lost at Office of Will
A finder reports a set of keys left at the office of Charles H Smith. The owner is asked to identify and claim them. No contact details are included in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Charles H Smith
Rooms available for rent unfurnished or furnished
Large new rooms for rent in a central location. Unfurnished, furnished, or suitable for roomers. Apply to O. W. Heffner at the corner of McCulloch and Tazewell streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Heffner
McCulloch and
Tazewell Streets
Lost red enamel watch near Atkinson homes
Lost item description notes a red enamel watches with one broken band, missing between Sum and L. T. Atkinson's news street area. Reward offered for return to the advertiser, contact information implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
L. T. Atkinson
S. News Street
Results of Yesterday's Baseball Games
National League results show Pittsburgh blanking New York 5 0 and Chicago defeating Brooklyn 11 3. Cincinnati crushed Boston 8 0 and St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 3. American League games include New York losing to Boston 9 3 and Washington edged Philadelphia 5 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St Louis
Philadelphia
American
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geerergess
Martin Bros
Princeton Ave
T.H
Priceton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
Col. Jos. L. Beary
Tlue
Ll.cohnennn
Pasenger
Bluefield
Ashland
W.va
Deyerle & Floyd
Paul Jones
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
L.E Tierney
WM. H. Thomias
W. H. Wheel Wright, Kier
Flat Top National Bank
Capital
Joel and
King Alexander
Ind
N. O. Hawkin
Main Street
Mercer Merchandise CO
Simuel Betts
Luis'de Route
Valparaiso
Chili
Galveston
Tex
Arequipt
Wea
Vel
London
Senator Gorman
National
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!