Apparent Explosion Kills Man Near Mannington Scene Attracts Crowd
Bloodhounds sought clues after a house explosion near Mannington killed Robert Floyd Jenne ATU and injured his wife. Police report dynamite placed under a bed, with debris scattered, prompting feared vigilante justice as crowds gathered and investigators probed motive amid widespread shock. The victim, 72, owned the nearby hotel and had been returning from work when the blast tore through the residence.
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Irginix
Munpolwbr
Robert Floyd Jenne Atu
Bhavelty
Floyd
Pioya
Loys
Tulby
Pst
Mannington
Scirch
Sywal
Flood
Kentucky
Atrs
Lloyd
Wloyd
Rand Doy
Aged Lady Collapses Moving to Train at Depot
Mrs Payne, an elderly resident visiting Flemington for Christmas shopping, hurried to catch a local train atop her home. The exertion triggered a severe heart attack at the depot, and her son Homer Payne aided her onto the train and home as authorities feared for her life.
Adamston Wedding Bell to Celebrate Union
Mr Garland D Shanabarger son of Reverend Shanabarger and Miss Dora Sullivan will wed at the bride’s home in Adamston at 5 30 o clock tomorrow evening. Reverend H R Jess of Gratton will officiate in the Up church ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland D. Shanabarger
Shanabarger
Up Church
Dora Sullivan
Enoch. Sul-livan
Adamston
Cleen
H.R. Jess
Gratton
Brilliant Lecture by Prof DeMotte at Traders Opera House
Professor Thhn B DeMotte delivered his famous Burpe of the Senses lecture to a Young Men’s Christian Association Star Queens audience at the Traders Opera House. His talk featured scientific explanations and a calciums stereopulcan aid, with praise for his oratory, elocution, and the intelligent crowd that attended.
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Thhn B DeMotte
Traders Opera
Ate
Wen
Oysand Wiris
DeMotte
Fire destroys Mrs Banks's Adamston house on gas fuse
A one story frame house owned by widow Mrs Mary Banks in Adamston, occupied by William Lightner and family, was destroyed by fire traced to natural gas in a grate. Lightner was at work at a tin plate mill. Loss estimated at 800 to 400, and nearby fire crews spread alarm.
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Adamston
Mary Banke
Lite Tames Banks
William Lightner
Lightner
Stenley Farm
Kniseley Ernest Kniseles released on bond after assault
Ernest Kniseles who inflicted wounds on John Wheeler at Johns town was released on bond of 4000 dollars. Circuit clerk Eb rick issued the order before Jude Mason. Sureties are Lucinda Kniseley and Mary Trond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kniseles
John Wheeler
Johnstown
Jude Mason
Lucinda Knnseley
Mary Trond
Italians Arrested at Pinnickinick Mines
Constable Mitchell arrests three Italian miners Anthony Kiss Carl Mouncusic and Sart Roditeky at Pinnickinick Mines early Wednesday. Kiss alleged threats against Tullus Sesra. Mouncusic accused of assault on Esther Yulco. Roditeky alleged stealing three coal augers from Pret Reece. All jailed. trial set. Roditeky bearing postponed.
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Pinglekinnick
Mitchell
Imltes
Anthony Kiss
Carl Mouncusic
Sart Roditaky
Gemlaine
Tullus Sesra
Kiss
Esther Yulco
Carl Roditeky
Wednesday Whist Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon Event
The Wednesday Whist Club entertained by Mrs. John Brown featured four tables of whist, pink and blue score cards, and a delicious sandwhich supper. Decorations included pink lights and holly as guests Max Mowell, Mrs. Thompson, and others attended. next event planned by Mrs Margaret Cuptin on Friday January 2.
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John Brown
Hart
Max
Mowell
Thompson
Mew. Tawls
Richard Lowndes, Jr
Mins Garmund
Miss Mason
Koblexard
Hat
Margaret Cuptin
Eloek
Test Well Production Increases In County Fields
Report notes Grass Tun development in the county with Treat and Crawford No 2 at 800 barrels daily and a one day spike to 100 barrels. Silton and Company finish a test on Lough farm while Carter Company completes a test near T BuHar bert farm.
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Treat & Crawford
We J
UH. A. Wittims
Silton & Company
Child Burns to Death in Open Fireplace Accident
A three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Saligo suffered fatal burns from an open grate at their Columbian home on Saturday. The child leaned toward the fire to pick up something, his back clothing caught fire, and he died Tuesday morning after being taken to Harrison Dr and Mrs. David Porter Morgan County Hospital. The funeral was held Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the First Bay church with interment at Holy Cross cemetery. A large reception followed at Traders.
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Mrr
John Saligo
Columb ‘Die Milnos Saturiday
Dore Wan Ng
Drei
Harrison Dr
David Porter
Morgan County Hospital
Sanday
Gertrude Izabel Doller
Itnback
Virgil Lee Highland
Abs Weloek
Holy Cross
Bridgeport
J P. Kester
Kesters
EO. Rumell
Central Hotel
HB. Benedim
George Camp
Carpenter
Montgomery
Adit Je
Christmas Football Arrangements with Local Lineups
Arrangements are in place for a Christmas football game with secured lineups. Alt Collec, Allstars, Cunningham, Liner, Canield, v. Stanley, and several players listed including J. Styre, Gill, Powell, Swarts, Isyra, McDonnell, Lanbonstain, Lanbonstelly, F Gui, and L Garr are named. Noted standout Laude Fittro is highlighted as a county’s bright young sheriff-actor. The Prooe Wys5ebore is mentioned today.
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ALT. Collec
Allstars
Cunningham
Canield
V. Stanley
Bradford
Orr
Wook
J. Styre
Tuck Gill
J. Powell
Swarts
J. Isyra
McDonnell
Lanbonstain
Maine
Alexander
St. F.gui
Lanbonstelly
St Bakes
L. Garr
T. Fackwn
Wholesale Burglaries at Bridgeport in which chloroform used
Bridgeport police investigate a series of wholesale burglaries where intruders allegedly chloroformed several victims in their sleep. Victims awoke sick hours later, prompting questions about motive and suspect methods. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Christmas observances at churches and community services
Christmas services will be held across several churches with morning masses, special music, and children’s programs. Sunday Schools plan Christmas entertainments and gift exchanges, while presided services are noted at Christ Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Catholic churches. Local burglaries reported nearby with multiple dawn entries, losses, and a fatal infant death in Glen Vik.
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Beveral
Christ Episcopal Church
Chgir Lill
Pinsr Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
W. B McGrogue
Church of the Immacuate Conception
Book-keeper Will Wed Book-keeper Will Wed
The marriage of Paul L. Flanagan of Adamston assistant book keeper to RT Lowndes Company Sayings Back and Miss Mary Va Kester daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Kester will take place this evening at 9 o'clock at the home of Mrs Kester's parents on Bart Bike street The clergymen will be Rev John W Flanagan and Rev Williams pastor of Mt E Obardh South
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Paul L. Flanagan
Adamston
RT. Lowndes & Company
Mary Va. Kester
J. B. Kester
Mi. Kester
Bart Bike
Str. Flanagan
John W. Finnagan
Willams
Mf. E Obardh
South
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Parkershard
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Yeeacher
Miss Sullivan
3. B- DeMotte
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Fidaston
Mrs. Banks
Kniseley
Pinnickinnick Mines
Whist Club
Brown
Euchre
Mra Mord Tewis
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Cho
Misses Freeman Saarse Yeiyoblewsanuy
Las Wow
Mist Tramn
Bristol
Jon Hands
Walter T-Conagray
Buck
Tmspon
Se Schlienesy
Rint
Stella Va Wirraba
Mat Bresttoms
Noel Say
Akate
Shasoollee
Sir
Clanksbury
Rosaindor
Telelvek
Cmristhristorat
Catholic Church
Elslid
Mra HO Holmick
Tutaday Pening
Glen Vik
WeseMiford
Ube Eeeie
Mary They
Paul Flanagen
Miss Kester Wilt
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