Great forest fires of the Lake States and Miramichi
A summary of historic North American forest fires notes Miramichi of 1825 and Peshtigo of 1871, detailing area burned, deaths, towns lost, and the long term economic impact on timber regions. It discusses Hinckley 1894 and Michigan fires, stressing timber losses over cattle and buildings and the broader regional costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake States
Miramichi
Odochi River
New Brunswick
Newcastle
Shatham
Douglastown
Peshtigo
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Hinckley
Minnesota
Carnegie plans hero fund in Britain starved by progress
London reports Andrew Carnegie intends to establish a hero fund in his native Britain, transferring 1,250,000 pounds to trustees of the Carnegie Dunfermline fund. The plan funds heroes and heroines who risk their lives, including doctors and nurses in epidemics, with five percent bonds and support for widows and children. King Edward approves. In New Jersey, a separate court case sentences Thomas Noonan to 60 days for neglect of family.
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London
America
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Carnegie Dun ,Fermline
Dunfermline
North American
British Isles
Edward
New York
New Jersey
McGovern
Hoboken
Thomas Novan
Orphan Care Society Appeals for Homeless Children
The Earnest Appeal Executive Committee led by Geo W Atkinson and N O Sowers seeks aid for West Virginia orphans. Since 1896 a Charleston Virginia home funded by A G Davis provides monthly support and a two story addition expands capacity. Children from twelve months to twelve years are received, with about 6 to 8 or occasionally 10 admitted monthly, and reports urged to the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Atkinson
Ll.d
R. D. Roller
D.D
H. G. Davis
T. C. Johnson
H. C. McWhorter
George BE. Price
J. D. Baines
J. Q. Dickinson
N. O. Sowers
West Virginia
A. G. Davis
Charleston
Tne
Hazing May Make Baby Comfortable New Medical Claim
An old advertisement for Dr Fahneys Eething Syrup claims to soothe infants with a bottle priced at 2s cents and touts free trial bottles when mentioned in papers. In Indianapolis a hazing incident left Fred Bartel unconscious with severe burns after he tried to remove a painted skull from his chest using gasoline and a lit candle.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Bartel
Owesso
Mich
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Bartel
The Man and His Job by Hapgood
Hapgood argues for clear executive titles to boost responsibility and reduce confusion. He cites a Connecticut firm's office where an elderly man posed as secretary to the president, illustrating misread ranks and the risk to business credibility.
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Herbert J. Hapgood
Connecticut
Sweert Melody Flour Motto Inspires Confident Stance
A brief item quotes the motto Sweert Melody Flour urging strength to stand firm when right and to confess when wrong, stressing that none can do more or less. The line underscores a call for integrity and accountability in daily conduct.
Sweet Melody Flour Demand Reflects Classic Courtship
A man seeks a woman who embodies beauty piety virtue and intelligence while a woman demands wealth from a partner. The brief notes the clash of ideals in early social dating norms and suggests a commentary on changing courtship expectations.
Opening of the Campaign A Great Success Saturday
The Republican campaign kickoff in Taylor County drew a large enthusiastic crowd at Brinkman Opera House with Vincent's Imperial Band, the Morgantown Glee Club, and speakers including Hugh Warder, George C. Sturgiss, Stuart F. Reed, Joseph L. Barbour, and Governor William E. Glasscock addressing supporters. The event emphasized unity, attacked Democratic figures, and promised a Taft victory with Glasscock set to inaugurate in Charleston.
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Taylor County
Brinkman Opera House
Vincent
Imperial Band
Morgantown Glee Club
Ona C. Jefferys
Republican County Committee
Hugh Warder
House of Delegates
Warder
George C. Sturgiss
Monongalia County
Congress
West Virginia
Sturgiss
Annanias Club
Fairmont Times
Congressman Hubbard
Roosevelt
Mr. Glasscock
Glasscock
Republican State Committee
Atgn
Stuart F. Reed
Harrisoncounty
Reed
Democrata
Joseph L. Barbour
New York
Mr. Red
Grafton
Berham
Aryan
Mr. Barbour
Bill Taft
William E. Glasscock
Monoragalia County
Charleston
Taylor
Taft
Sherman
United States
Sterns Honeymoon Ends in Norfolk Wedding Grafton welcome
Mr. Louis Stern and Miss Fannie R. Weisel wed at the bride's Norfolk home on Sept. 17. The newlyweds, after a brief Atlantic City honeymoon, will reside on West Main Street in Grafton. Stern, a leading merchant with The Hub, has earned strong local regard.
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Louis Stern
Grafton
Atlantic City
Stern
The
Sentinel
Grafton Brakeman Injured In Railroad Accident
Brakeman C Pierce of Grafton suffered a fractured skull after striking his head on a bridge while riding a freight car on the Baltimore and Ohio line. He was knocked from the car and taken to Allegany Hospital in Cumberland in unconscious condition, with his condition improving by today.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
C, Pierce
Grafton
West Main Street
Cumberland
Pierce
Allegany Hospital
Grafton Banking suit seeks to cancel old judgments
In Taylor County circuit court on September first 1908 the Grafton Banking and Trust Company seeks to annul judgments confessed by G Kunst and partners of Grafton Grocery & Produce Company. The case names Tunnelton Bank Wheeling National Exchange Bank as creditors and includes real estate action, audits of trustees accounts, and notice to nonresidents to appear within a month. A copy is to be published in Grafton Sentinel.
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West Virginia
Taylor County
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
G. H. Eunst
G. H. Kunst
John J. Hamilton
John M. Ford
Grafton Grocery & Produce Company
Circuit Court
Grafton Bank of Grafton
Tunnelton Bank of
Tunnelton
National Exchange Bank of Wheeling
H. Kunst
B. F. Bailey
Paul J. Jones & Co
John T. Barbee & Co. & Corporation
Jacob Regaz
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Eastern Shore of Virginia Produce Exchange
John Winfield
American Chycle Co
James L. Shute
Shute & Merchant
Consolidated Brick Company suit over Chenoweth real estate
In Taylor County circuit court on the first Monday of September 1908 the Consolidated Brick Company sues John O Chenoweth and others to establish real estate ownership and apply debts of John C Chenoweth to the property. R M McMillen, nonresident, must appear within one month and protect his interests. notice published in the Grafton Sentinel.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
Consolidated Brick Company
John ©. Chenoweth
John O. Chenoweth
Mary E. Chenoweth
Admx
John C. Chenoweth
Wilson
B. F. Bailey
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