Weston lynching mob Scares West Virginia in December chaos
A large armed mob in Weston, West Virginia, prevented the sheriff from moving Wm Furby, a Black man accused of assaulting Flora Angyn, to Clarksburg. National Guard and militia arrived. Furby was hidden in an express vault, then removed to a special train under guard amid gunfire and stone-throwing.
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Weston
W. Va
Wm. Furby
Flora Angfin
Lewis County
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Justice of the Peace
Furby
Baltimore & Ohio
Weston Company
National Guard
Glasscock
Lieut- Gol. Osborne
Col
Osborne
Anglin
Marion White
Col. Osborne
Army
Fur Hy
Parkersburg
Mary Baker Eddy Study Room Reveals Simple Desk
The study and writing room of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science church, shows a plain, practical space used for hours of writing and teaching. A flat desk, common office chair, and a large Bible dominated the room where she dictated and read between sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eady
Christian Science Church
Charch
Eddy
Stated Car Schedule Altered Early Evening
Beginning today and until further notice the car due to leave the First ward at 11 24 p m will go into the barn minting the last car front Fetterman due to leave at 11 02 p m
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sThEn
Notich
Fetterman
Succeeds Horan Chicago First Assistant Fire Marshal
Chicago on December 28 marks the appointment of Charles Seyferlich as first Assistant Fire Marshal succeeding Horan. The official role covers fire safety and inspection duties in the city. Local records confirm the transition occurred with the fire department leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horan
Chicago
Charels Seyferlich Twesday
Voters Bought by Republicans Are Stolen by Democrats
In Adams County a probe led by Judge A Z Blair reveals alleged vote selling and theft between parties. Republican buyers accuse Democrats of abducting infirmary voters bound to GOP tickets, with indictments totaling 124 so far. Disfranchisement and fines follow as the probe continues amid contempo arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
A.Z. Blair
Adams County
Manchester
Woodmen Induction Parade In Wood County Parkersburg
Parkersburg hosts Woodmen of the World initiation with about 200 candidates under Parkersburg Lodge leadership. The event features a parade with a band and a banquet closing the initiation, attended by 20 local members including Capt. Zinn and organizer G W Pos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Woodmen of the World
Order
Capt. Zinn
G. W. Pos
Fatal 10 Man Depot Hold Up Arrest Report
WIRE WIRE ARRESTED FOR FATAL 10 MAN DEPOT HOLDUP AND MORGANTOWN NEWS: WM NEELY, EXPRESSMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT ON PLEASANTS STREET AS ELECTRIC LIGHT CHAIN CHARGES LEAD TO DEATH. ALSO FAIRMONT REPORTS WARRANTS FOR JOHN JACKSON AND IRA PHILPORT IN A DOUBLE ROBBERY CASE AT B&O STATION.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LWE
WM. Neely
Morgantown
United States Express Company
Pleasants Street
Neely
George Neely
Laurel Point
Sumoons
Fce
Fairmont
W. Va
Johnson
John Jackson
Ira Philport
Hammond
Philport
Brooks
Boydston
Morris
Carle chosen for Wood county delegate seat
J B Carle was selected as the Democratic nominee for Wood county house of delegates to replace the late A Gilmer Patton after a bitter convention fight. A special election set for January 17 was ordered by Governor Glasscock. Republicans may nominate P W Morits editor of the State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
J. B. Carle
House of Delegates
Wood County
A. Gilmer Patton
Glasscock
John T. McGraw
McGraw
Carle
Clarence W. Watson
P. W. Moritis
The
State Journal
Poe couple weds in Massillon Ohio
Mr Arthur C Poe son of Mr and Mrs George W Poe of this city returned from Massillon Ohio with his bride Miss La Sereno Friend of that city The couple will reside at 225 West Wilford street The wedding occurred Saturday evening Dec 24 at the bride's home in Massillon The Sentinel offers hearty congratulations and best wishes for their marriage journey.
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Arthur C. Pos
George W. Poe
Massillon
Ohio
la Sereno
Mrs. Poe
The
Sentinel
Mte
Stork Delivers Baby Boy at Parkersburg Home
The visit of a stork at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Doll in Parkersburg brings a fine baby boy. Mrs Doll formerly Miss Seva Kimmel of Grafton is congratulated by the Sentinel along with grandpa and Uncle Willie Kimmel in memory of the joyful event.
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The
Stork
Edgar Doll
Park Irsburg
Doll
Seva Kimmel
Charles L. Kimmel
Grafton
the Sentinel
Grandpa
Willie Kimmel
Party for pastor at First Presbyterian Church
Congregation hosted Rev. John A. McClelland and his wife in the church lecture room last evening. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the program and refreshments. The event was remembered as a pleasant church social for 1910 members.
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First Presbyterian Church
John A. McClelland
Bia
Petition Refused in Bert Poe Case by Judge Holt
Attorneys Bailey and St Clair fled petition and amendments before Judge Holt praying him to admit to their client Bert Poe until his case is heard by the supreme court. Judge Holt refused and Poe remains in jail awaiting the supreme court ruling or penitentiary sentence. Messrs Batley St.
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Bailey and
St. Clair
Machinists Strike at Last Reaches Satisfactory Close
The Baltimore Ohio Railroad Machinists strike, dating from May 1909, ends with an agreed settlement reached in Baltimore. Workers are expected to return early January with no ratification vote required, and the resolution is welcomed by all concerned as contributing to union harmony and reuniting shops nationwide.
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Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
The
Sentinél
Sentinel
Gratton Boy
Beautiful Ball of Scilore Club Delights Guests at Brinkman Hall
The Scilort Club held its annual ball at Brinkman Hall last night with about 64 couples in evening dress. Vincent's Orchestra led a lively program as cabs ferried guests around the city, a midnight spread of sandwiches coffee and refreshments renewed energy, and the event ended around 1 20 am as one of the season's most enjoyable social affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scilort Club
Brinkman Hall
Vincent
Fire Loss In November Reaches 160763 Dollars
Charleston West Virginia December report by Auditor J. B. Darst shows November fire losses totaling 160763 dollars with property losses at 306299 dollars. Major losses included Concord Normal School Athens Mercer County and Buxton Cushwa Martinsburg Berkeley County.74 fires reported. calls for amendments to state fire insurance laws.
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Charleston
W. Va
Darst
West Virginia
Concord Normal School
Athens
Mercer County
Buxton & Cushwa
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Surance
Drownings at Kanawha Falls Claim Two Men in Charleston
Two men, George C. Hutter and Chris Hutter, drowned last night at Kanawha Falls in Charleston. George C. Hutter was formerly superintendent of the Fort Defiance Coal Company. The incident occurred near Kanawha Falls with details sparse.
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Charleston
W. Va
George C. Hutter
Chris Hutter
Fort Defiance Coal Company
Kanawha Falls
Death of Flemington Baby Daughter at 16 Months
The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Moore of Flemington died Tuesday after a brief illness at 2 oclock aged 16 months. Funeral held this afternoon at 4 from Bailey Chapel with Rev BE Chipps officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery under undertaker W L Hyson.
Juniors Enjoy Evening Hosted by St Pauls Lutheran
The Junior Society of St Pauls Lutheran church was entertained last evening by Superintendent Mrs A F Richardson. The youngsters enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments. They left at a reasonable hour, expressing thanks to the hostess for a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
A. F. Rich’ardson
Surprising Dinner Party at Lewellens Home
A surprise party gathered last evening at Mr and Mrs J C Lewellen home Roanoke resident Prof Dwight McQuilkin and guests from Morgantown Clarksburg and Mollie Kelley attended a social evening with games and a lavish seasonal dinner. The event contrasted with a remark about the South Pole and suggests a reflective closing note on the pursuit.
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J. C. Lewellen
Prof
Mra
Dwight McQuilkin
Roanoke
Chas, Lynch
Clarksburg
Atter Wi ‘Mr
Mra Lewellen
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William Furby
Flora Angyan
Rom Clarksburg
American Press Association
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Paul Lannon
Bette Moss
Bufalo
Linon
Misa
Ross
Adams CO
Blair
Frank Salisbury
Franklin Township
Peebles
Salsbury
Judge Blair
Woodmen
Wheeling
PB. J. ‘Donahue
Reta Fraley
Albert ‘T. Fraley
Big City
Newell, W. Va
City
M. L. Abbott
E. Carle
Wood Democrats
Patton
Washington
Cleveland
Massilom
Arthur C. Poe
Miss LA Sereno
Party For
Elks
B. P. C. Elks
the Elks
Order of Elks
Scilore Club
Concord State Normal School
South Pole
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