Village Blacksmith Norris Commits Suicide in Fresno
Geo Washington Norris, Fresno village blacksmith, 49, committed suicide by hanging in his barn after a months long decline in health and rising worries. He was last seen at 1 pm and found by son Ed. Norris’s death was by strangulation, coroner ruled, funeral set for Sunday at the M B church in Fresno. Norris emigrated from Orange County and built a thriving shop twenty years ago, leaving a partner, Philip Harnaburger, amid plans to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Washington Norris
Fresno
Norris
Orange
Newcomerstown
Philip Harnaburger
Columbus
Ed. Norris
Lear
M. B
Danger In Rubbish Says Fire Marshal
A fire marshal warns rubbish fires cause many losses in Ohio. Attics, closets, and oily rags fuel spontaneous ignition. smoking, matches, and discarded debris drive blazes. Officials urge attic ventilators, whitewashed wood, and safe disposal to prevent fires from waste and stained materials.
Funeral of Mrs Dawson at South Seventh Church
The funeral of Mrs William Dawson was held yesterday at 2 PM from the Christian Church on South Seventh Street. Rev Joones spoke on 2 Tim 1 7 8 and praised the deceased for a quiet life, noting she left nine children and sons and daughters who became worthy men and women. The church was filled and the family thanks friends for support during sickness and burial. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Than Cox of Adam Mills. Fair play to a jewel, but too many can’t afford to eat jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dawson
Christian Church
South Seventh Street
Joones
Paul
Allie
Body of Patio
Coal Miner Injured at Wheeling Pit
Ferrell Tyson, about 35, a resident of this city, was badly injured this morning at the gravel pit south of town operated by Wheeling and Lake Erie. He was struck on the right shoulder by a rail wall projection as a large crane stirred near the car, then rolled down the bank and landed on a car. An employe aided him as a special train was summoned to transport him to the scene. Tyson suffered severe bruising under the right shoulder and injuries near the axillary region, with swelling observed. no bones were broken and he escaped other major injuries.
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Ferrell Tyson
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Tyson
Leo
Ater
McGurdy
Dr. Clark Accepts Eastern Pastorate
Rev G E B Clark, longtime pastor of the M E church here, has accepted a call from First Methodist church at Amsterdam New York. The exchange involves a transfer to the Troy conference and a move to Amsterdam with a new parsonage and a 40000 church, leaving Coxhoe church duties.
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G. EB. Clark
M. E. Church
First Methodist Church
Amsterdam
N. Y
Theoffer
Mohawk River
Albany
Clark
Dr. Clark
Bishop Moore
Coxhoeter
Troy
Kirit M. BH
C. 3. Robertson
Plattsburg
Will of H. C. Herbig Filed For Probate
The will of the late Henry Herbig was filed in probate court the afternoon hearing set. It states all personal estate to his wife for life with remainder to the four children Carl Fred Louise Helen. Executors Carl Herbig and O. T. Hunt to oversee the estate until Helen reaches majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herbig
Bridie
Carl
Louise Gon Hoten
Naga
Helen
Aing
Fred
Carl Herlig
O. T. Hunt
Mrs Stewart Dies in Fullness of Years
Mrs James Stewart died after a long illness at her Coshocton home. Born December 12 1847 in County Tyrone Ireland she came to America in 1849 and later settled in Coshocton with her family. Surviving are J Stewart A T Stewart W T Stewart Edward Frew George E Stewart and Mrs A Lyle. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from her late residence Rev Hamilton officiating. Interment Oak Ridge.
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James Stewart
Fannie Ross Stewart
County Tyrone
Ireland
America
New York City
Coshocton
J. Stewart
TP Stewart
W.T. Stewart
Mes
Edward Frew
Cosbocton
George E. Stewart
Mra. A. Lyle
Arcola
Dence Rev. Hamilton
Oak Ridge
Novel Harvesting Machine Aims To Ease Wives Duties
William N. Whitely reveals a new farmer cooperative device to rock the baby wash dishes scrub clothes and assist with cream separation at the plant. Demonstrations will use a gasoline engine to power tasks allowing wives to attend to other duties and entertain guests in the parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
William N. Whitely
Farmer Co-Operative Harvester Machine Co
Worren
California Arrivals Describe The Earthquake Scenes
John Kyle and daughter Miss Margaret Kyle arrived from California to Riverside and describe the San Francisco earthquake aftermath. They witnessed refugees, ruined homes, fires, and a shattered city while noting aid trains and sobering scenes. McConnell letters recount further destruction and fear as the quake's toll rises, with hundreds dead and widespread ruin across the Bay Area.
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McConnell
Childeen
Thow
San Francisco
Isayn
San Jose
Gal
Mra. McCoonell
Coshooton
John Stanton
Johns
Riba San Praneiveo
Notice to Teachers On Examination Return Dates
Notice to teachers outlines examination return dates for Big school and associated entities. Includes specified Saturdays in September December March June with afternoon sessions, and additional April May Saturdays. Details on applications, fees, and stationery provisions are given for one or more districts.
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Pixamina Ionh
Siemens Ry Cnet Td
Wen Nonth
Atin
Apt
Epplicams
Patterson
Plicanta
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G. W. Norris
Davis
West Lafayette
Thomas E. Duncan
Mt Gilead
Ellen Harrison
Park Ave
Kansas City
Foley
C. &. Anderson
Allan
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Gooltals
Ohio
Papa
Willie
Garreta
Attes
Pader
Than Cox
Adama Mills
Wheeling
Scoop
F. Tyson
C. E. Clark
Will
H. C. Herbig
Dr. King
C. E L. Anderson
C. M. Ferguson
Roscoe
G. A. Welch
Tekonsha
Mich
C. BK
Hew
Philadelphia
California
John Kyle
Margaret Kyle
Liking County
Coneadile
Wiliam Tobmson
Kyles
Heyerside
Othe Craig
Wale
Daak
Severao
Sao Francises
Poe
Ramee
Kyle
East
Thomas McConnell
Wilcoxen
Bam Wilcox
Los Angeles
Levi G. Wilcox
Oakland
Vicar Han
Bual
Jenn
Pacific
Kennedy
C. BK. Anderson
West Australia
Eran Pigma
Courd F. W
Everualt
Board of Examiners
T. Cc. Roche
Omerpester
Bejan
Pumrumne
R .- Pomerens Pomerene
Pomerene
T. H. Wheeler
Clttaetst Bank
Samoh Nicholas
W.S. Marradi Nicholas & Merrell
W. E. Hahn
Burns
U. Ville
Himebaugh
C. Omice
Gho. J. Bock, JR
Ramioeering
Locust Street
Pennsylvania
City
Mexico
Des Moines
Leuleville
St. Paul
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