Christmas Shooting Affray at Flemington Tragedy Strikes Christmas
On Christmas Eve in Flemington Walter Dearing, 28, was shot by John Haddix after asking for his brother. Dearing, wounded in the stomach, died or remained with little hope of recovery as Haddix barricaded his home and was arrested after a tense confrontation with Sheriff Meane and Justice Lilly. The incident followed heavy drinking, with both men connected to local social circles. community efforts provided relief resources while the town reflected on the violent event and holiday mood.
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Daily Sentinel
Flemanten
Thie County
Grafton City Hospital
Walter
Dearing
Flemington
Grafton
Johnathan Haddix
Haddix
Walter Dearing
C" Dearing
Wes
Haddox
Haddon
Jas
Fremington
Meane
Chase Lilly
Justice Lilly
Tenw'tecek
Sheriff Means
Trenbhlea
Uonney
Remington
Biegon
Diaring
Evaree Bron
Fortuna
Helen Caiboan
Goldie Kirens
Ha MeWilliame
Kvenila
Mre
Salwoed
Arthu
Major David Stemple Dead After Long Life of Service
Major David Stemple of Aurora died after a stroke at age ninety five. He founded a landmark Wayside Inn on the old western turnpike and later purchased a large farm near Aurora. Survived by sons, daughters, grandchildren including Jas W Holt and Mary Stemple Jefferys, with funeral set for Sunday at the Lutheran church and burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
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Aurora
Ston County
David Semple
Jas Wo Holt
Mary Ste Jefferve
Mayr Stes
Parkiyers
Hl Jrnd
Germany
Marvland
Virginia
West Virginia
Stempie
David
Youngstown
Ohio
Morgantown
W. Va
L Camden
Detroit
Michigan
John Wilt
Amboy W. Va
Olive Shaffer
Davis
W Va
Henry Wilt
Amboy
Judicial sale under Virginia circuit court decree 1906
An obscure court notice records a judicial sale proceeding in the Circuit Court of Virginia. The document cites a November 1906 decree, a January 1907 date, and a property transfer linked to the estate of a person named Jerubwing estate era n, with trustees and commissioners named. It notes a bond and security arrangement, signed by Trask Wirsos Clerk, and mentions the purchaser with interent and dates.
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Circuit Court of Virginia
Folias
Taylor
Cory
Battey
Trask Wirsos
Local notes and family news from the village
Winter brings steady firewood trade as Uncle Freeman weakens with illness. Mrs Vanecoy of Cando recovers from danger after care by Baylor and Summers. Mr Harvey has six children and six of everything. John H Myers marries Mary Ann McClellan, widow of Tobias McClellan. Enyd Harvey visits Fairmont and others, and Mr Stemple leads Locust Grove singing school as progress continues.
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Jonathan Freeman
Vanecoy
Cande
Baylor
Summers
Wiliam Auford
Clance
Ino
Cornel
Okey
Harvey
Lock of Clance
A. Hamilton
James W. Spring
John H. Myers
Mra
Mary Ann McClellan
Tobias McClellan
Arkansaw
Enyd Harvey
Fairmont
Cisksourg
Chee Ridenhour
Howard Guru
Locust Grove
Stemple
Heart Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief for Weak Hearts
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy for heart trouble with shortness of breath and swelling. It claims the medicine restores blood and nerve health, backed by a guarantee refund if the first bottle does not help. The copy crams symptoms, testimonials, and free trial pitches from MEDICAL COL LABORATORIES in Elkart Indiana.
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Miles
John Dreslack
Ora Gees Medical Collaboratorils
Elkuart
Ind
Local marriages mark festive city wedding events
Celebrated Christmas by marrying in two ceremonies at bride on Boyd Street and East Washington Street locations. Arthis Proudfoot and Mire Chave Collina wed with Rev L Queen officiating, attended by few witnesses. bridegroom J W Proudfoot works for B&O as carpenter. Hinkins and Clark families also featured a private Nuptials with Rev H C Howard presiding.
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Boyd Street
Arthis Proudfoot
Mire Chave Collina
L Queen
Methodist Protestant Church
J. W. Prentfoot
Wilford Street
B&o
Sentinel
Clark
Washington
Vias Mas I Clark
Frank Hinkins
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. LE. Church
Hinkine
Strausburs
Virginia
Tygarte Valley
Beaumont
Grafton
BR. L. Clark Co
Hicbis
Saletess Tianbedaito
Mra
West Main Street
Howard
Geo H Mechast
Mien “Lozapm Shaw
Mie
Hidden Civil War Treasure Found Near Mountaim Church
A box containing a large sum of money was found hidden in rocks behind the old Mountaim church in Reno district during buckwheat cutting time. The cache is believed to have been left by someone during the Civil War and forgotten since. Rumors linked it to George Trickett, who lived in Pelnswsville at that time.
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Grafton and Vicinity
Fastoria
Castoria
Bears
Dr Suruel Potcher
Shin Seed
Bevin We Salar
Nature of
Mile
New York
Jonathan Haddox
Movabie Haltowite
Greffen
Evason
Bave
Schole
Brinkman Hall
Pracht
Rail Ceat
Rity Oo
Stocking Club
Grafton Lodge of Elke
Cies
Gratton
St. Pauis Methodiet Episcopal Sunday School
W. Ilisa
Danning
Pratt
Y Vernon
Anta Claus
Ummen Irge
Abieid
St. Peol
Sion
Anu
Rick Eon
Tnal
David Stemple
Dai
Mi Bette
Tanney
An Ewan
Fea
Fernia Bey Tate
Bev
Lee
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