Lumberman hero stops runaway coal cars saving ten children
Richwood West Virginia November 30 ten children in three coal cars rolled down a steep grade toward Ferwick mine. A nearby lumberman leaped aboard and hurled the youngsters to safety one by one before leaping clear as the cars crashed three miles away destroying two other cars. Two Hays children suffered minor injuries but all survived the perilous ride thanks to the brave rescuer. Names of witnesses and locals listed.
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Richwood
W. Va
Hays
Ferwick
Fenwick
Timber combination to headquarter in Chicago
The Tribune reports Chicago becomes the sole selling center for a new timber syndicate led by Edward Hines with a projected 25 million dollar capitalization. Frederick Weyerhauser and T. B. Walker are named as key figures, with Cloquet Minnesota listed as a production hub for white pine and other timber sectors under the control of several lumber entities.
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Chicago
the Tribune
New Timber Combination
Edward Hinee
Frederick Weyerhauser
Walker
Cloquett
Minn
Weyerhauser
Northern Lumber Company
Clo
Will Appoint Commission to Improve State Highways
Charleston reports Governor Dawson will name a state highway commission of several members. The panel will draft a comprehensive bill for highway improvements to present to the next legislative session. Members serve without pay, with an expert engineer funded by the State Board of Trade. The commission likely to convene in Charleston on December 16.
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Charleston
W. M. 0. Dawson
State Board of Trade
Fine Roast of Opossum at Sherwood Hotel
A social event at the Sherwood hotel hosted by E. E. Harwood featured a feast of opossum and trimmings. About eight o'clock Saturday evening, Mr Harwood and a dozen guests including Dr A S Warder and several others gathered for the elaborate roast and light suppers prior to the main feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Harwood
Sherwood Hotel
Sherwood
Mr. Harwood
W Hale
A. 8. Warder
Messrs
Charles R. Durbin
Fred T. Martin
Alf Jenkins
Bud Blaney
C. ©. Newton
Wm. L. Browning
Harry W. Chadduck
Murderer Seized After German Immigrant Robbery Tale
In Chicago on a November night Amelia Erneston a German immigrant who came to America a year ago was assaulted after leaving a five seat theatre. She reported being strangled robbed of 125 dollars and carried away in a bag. She later identified Edward Kelly who confessed to the crime.
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Chicago
Amelia Erneston
America
Germany
Peters and Dowling
Kelly
Farmer Fleeced by Confidence Men in Indianapolis
William B. Cunningham, 83, a retired farmer, was swindled out of $3,000 by a confidence man in Indianapolis. A supposed friend talked him into a phony prize draw claiming a Carnegie prize and kept him from lunch, leaving a tin box with a note calling him an old fool. The incident ends with a taunting note in the box and Cunningham’s financial loss. The report also notes the Big Rink closing Monday and a Tuesday tournament race with ladies free.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William B. Cunningham
Cunningham
West
Vermont Street
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Indiana National Bank
Rumored death of Will Harvey in Kentucky shooting
A rumor in Newburg West Virginia claimed Will Harvey of Independence died in a Kentucky shooting, but it could not be confirmed and is considered likely unfounded. The tale may trace to the Cox shooting and Harvey's recent Kentucky visits. Also noted are patent reports for West Virginia inventors J. D. Heck, W. W. Wilson, and J. T. Wilson.
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Newburg
W Va
Will Harvey
Independence
Kentucky
William Cox
Tralian Marcell
Harvey
Dunlay
Wheeling
W. Va
West
Virginia
J. D. Heck
W. W. Wilson
J. T. Wilson
Weston
Local Makers Back Swinging Furniture Support
E. B. Mooney of Weston joins W. H. Virgle of Clarkeburg and others in backing the glaze tile moulding apparatus and related tools for swinging furniture.
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E. B. Mooney
Weston
W.H. Virgle
Clarkeburg
Man Died Off Fright
Daniel Quigley a 49 year old truckman died in Fordham hospital after a slight foot injury. He grew pale entering the operating room and, panicked by surgical instruments, expired in the arms of an orderly. The death was attributed to fright rather than the injuries.
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New York
Daniel Quigley
Fordham Hospital
Ayers Pills Endorsed for Various Ailments
The ad lists bilious attacks headaches indigestion constipation and dizzy spells as results of an ill liver and promotes Ayer's Pills as a remedy. The suggested dose is one pill at bedtime. Produced by Ayer Co.
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Ayer
Fine Farm For Sale Near Wheeling West Virginia
282 acres three miles from B R station and railyard nine miles from Wheel ing business center on a stone pike 125 acres nearly level balance rolling limestone soil well watered and fenced with a fine barn an eight room dwelling and three room tenant house two apple orchards other fruit suitable for stock dairy or truck farming no mud roads forty five minutes from Wheeling offers to sell cheap contact E. E. Henderson 807 Jefferson Ave Moundsville WV for particulars
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B. R. Station
Wheeling
W. Va
E. E. Henderson
Jefferson Ave
Moundsville
Sale of Real Estate for Taxes in Taylor County
Notice of delinquent 1906 taxes in Taylor County to be sold at public auction December 1 1908 at the Court House front steps. Sheriff A B. N. Means states cash sale to satisfy listed amounts with redemption possible by a specified date.
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Taylor
Boothscreek
Carpenter
Jane
Crim
Clarence
Hustead Fork
Pete
Booths Creek
Mr. Hooke
Matheny
McWilliams
Caroline
MoWilliams
Catherine We
Plummers' Run
Neely
James
Wilson
John William
Sn- Court House
Breedlove
Sylvanus Elizabeth
Berkel Run
Hopke
Davisson
North Simpson
Grafavis
Wilhelmina
Davis
C.D
Court
West Virginia
Woodford Addition
Proudfoot
Isaac
Woodford
John W. McClung
Chas P. Parrell
Selvey
Simmons
J. C
Webster
Cred- Washburn
L. C. Sters
Maple Run
Ines
Crystal Bottling Works
T Burgoyne
Wm. H
Freda
Simpson ‘Creek
W. G. Flemington
Leymon
Margaret ‘Tyrconnell
Powell
David
Simpson Creek
Shaw
Samantha
Smith
Bertha
Grafton
Ind
scHoon Distrits
Finnegan
Bunner
B.F
Carroll
Delta
Curry
Hulda
Delaney
Rector
Doonan
John’s
Calvin
Fetterman
W. B
John C. Gheno
Circuit Court of the
County of ‘Tay
Grafton Building & Loan Asso
Hawkins
Perry
Jarvis
Anna Bal
Eald Fe
Kirby
Mary Ie
Lannon
Bis Kuenzier
Ernest
Fawcett
Knight
B. W
B. J
Meredith
T. G. Linn
Mary Rebecca
Lote
J. Frank Wilson
McGraw
John T
Valley River
Welsh
Julia
Shies
Butcher
Jones
Ora
Lily
Moffitt
Maplehurst
Piicha
Mabel
Beaumont
Shaffermit
Sutton
Chattleville
Sandy Creek
Cline, Sarah & C
Dawson
Melvin
Grafton Building & In Ager
Miller
A. K
Hopke Builds Palatial West Virginia Home in Grafton
William T. Hopke, master carpenter and superintendent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, completes a grand Maple Avenue residence in Grafton touted as a nationwide artist’s work. The home showcases flawless lumber, knotless interiors, and meticulous craftsmanship with Hopke personally selecting every piece.
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Grafton
West Virginia
William T. Hopke
Maple Avenue
Hopke
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
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Jesse ‘Martin
EB. E. Harwood
William B. Cruise
William T. Hooke
M. J. Hooke
Camden, N. J
Jors E. Worthen
Harry Lee Indee
J. Rasche
Great Timber Combination
Ed. E. Harwood
Conservatory Piano
Conservatory
Plano
Conservatory Piano Club
F. W. Baumer & CO
Market Street
Ayers
Fine Farm
Dr.todds
A. EB. N. Means, Sheriff
T. Hopke
Hopken
Or der Signer
Ana Ha Anne
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