Keg of Powder Explodes Injuring Miner at Pinnickinnick Mines
A keg of powder ignited by a lamp exploded at Pinnickinnick No 1 coal mines near the city last night. Charles Redoczky, a foreign miner, inhaled flames and suffered extensive internal burns. his clothing caught fire and his house was wrecked. He was taken to Harrison County Hospital. property damage was heavy but no other injuries occurred.
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Charles Redoczky
Pinnickinnick Coal Mines
Inimeelf
Timseit
Tharkey
Bedborky
Hin
Oflcer
B. Connell
Clarksburg Fuel Company
Harrison County ‘Hospital
Missing Pick-Pocket Pocket Book in Jail District
Floyd Robinson, a janitor at Wiccounty Jail, reported a missing pocket book containing forty five dollars after a wallet found evidence near the jail. Police believe a street pickpocket may be involved, while local resident Miss Gertrude Armentroog visits her brother Frank Armentroog.
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Floyd Robinson
Wiccounty
John G. Lang
Lil
J. M. Swarts
Blackwell
Miss Jeanette McNaughty Weds Guy D Peterson at Goff Chapel Parsonage
Miss Jeanette McNaughty of Walt Summit and Mr. Guy D Peterson of Folsom Wetzel county were married at Goff chapel parsonage Christmas moraleg. Rev. S K Arbuthnot officiated. Only a few friends attended. The couple will reside in Folsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette McNaughty
Walt Summit
Guy D. Peterson
Folsom
Wetzel County
Goff Chapel
S._ K Arbuthnot
Erecbride
Christmas season sees marriage licenses rise from county clerk
The county clerk reports this year’s licenses issued by Christmas Eve show a higher tally than the day before Christmas last year. It suggests that although Cupid’s darts did not pierce as many as Christmas, the people still felt happy about marriages comparable to the previous year.
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Cupid
Christmas Entertainments at M. E. Church South
A Christmas entertainment was held Thursday evening at the M E church South for the church youngsters. A large Christmas tree and the dissolution of Christmas delight the little folks, with programs and scenes enjoyed by the children.
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M.E. Church
South
minister’s license taken out in county for marriage
Rev. I. W. Travis has filed for a minister’s license in this county to celebrate matrimony in the state. His bond is $1,500. Gass and Ward W. Henry, both colored, are his bondsmen.
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I. W. ‘Travis
Gass
Baward W. Menry
Dance at Traders Hotel Brightens City Evening
A group of about fifteen young ladies will be entertained by partners at a dance tonight in Traders Hotel dining room. Attendees expect a pleasant social event.
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Traders Hotel
Gooplan
Salem Wisconsin Moves to Charter as Survey Begun
Salem plans to seek a city charter with a state legislature session likely to push the project. A surveying corps is mapping the proposed territory while census work continues, reflecting business leaders and residents backing the move to gain charter status.
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Salem
Slong
Christmas Wedding Unites Flanagan and Miss Mester
At the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J B Kester on East Pike Street Wednesday evening, Paul J Flanagan and Miss Mary Mester were united in marriage. The Rev John W Flanagan and another clergyman officiated. the couple are praised as congenial and well liked, with plans for a long happy life.
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Angey
J. B. Kester
East Pike Street
Paul J. Flanagan
Mary Mester
John W. Flanagan
Williams
Miss Kester
Flanagan
RT. , Lowndes & Co. ‘Savings Bank
Gordon Well Progress in Salem and Grass Run Districts
In Salem district the Southern Of Company completes No.3 on the D. M. Carter farm as a gas producer in the Gordon sand. Trent & Crawford’s No. 2 on the J. H. A. Williams farm holds at 260 barrels daily in Grass Run. South Penn completes No. Son to T Williams farm with a gasser in Gordon and drills No. 2 on Mary Hall farm showing potential. Hole has tiled up 400 feet with Gordon fluid.
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Salem
Southern of Company
D. M. Carter
Hata i
Be 2G Depot incident leads to jailable behavior report
A garbled report describes a police officer detaining John Fabee, a foreign national, after an incident at Be 2G Depot. Fabee was jailed awaiting examination before Squire Riley. The text mentions a Wednesday event and a scheduled arrest the following morning.
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B&o
A. C. Catomar
John Fabee
Squire Riley
Jobe
Proffered Bondsmen Rejected in Daley Habeas Case
In Salem Mary Daley jailed on a charge of conducting a house of disrepute seeks habeas corpus. She offered a 1000 bond with attorneys List and partner as sureties, but Squire Gordon rejected for lack of real estate. Judge Mason at Fairmont to rule on bond and alleged defect in the complaint. The prosecution proposed 500, List contests the amount as too high. A ruling was anticipated from Judge Mason.
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Mary Daley
Salem
Mr. List
Squire Gordon
List
John W. Mason
Fairmont
Mason Ubis
Mason
Beautiful Miss Marquis Weds Mr Haley at St Charles Hotel
Beautiful Miss Emma Marquis married Mr C W Haley in a quiet 8 oclock ceremony at the St Charles hotel parlors. Rev S K Arbuthnot officiated. Bride wore white silk foulard and diamonds. decorations featured myrtle and Matahallnetine roses. Haley, a trusted staffer of Clarksburg Steam Laundry, and Miss Marquis, daughter of Gratton residents H M Marquis, were warmly praised as a charming couple.
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St Charles
Ollock
C. W. Haley
Mins
Emma Marquis
S.K. Arbuthnot
Gum Memoral Methodist Episcopal Church
Ais
Haley
Clarksburg
H.M. Marquis
Gratton
Anba G. Bréanan
Ste Charles Hotel
Indy
Ane Hax Wen
Salem residents adopt law and order resolutions at mass meeting
Citizens of Salem and vicinity condemn lawlessness and call for strict enforcement of municipal and statutory laws. They express support for better streets and public safety facilities, vow fair dealings, and oppose threats to business and safety while urging resistant action against illicit venues and activities.
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Salem
Man Beating Wife Arrested After Disturbance at Diamond Saloon
James Watson, a colored man living above the Diamond Saloon on Pike Street, was found assaulting his wife after police were drawn by her screams. Officers Sims Shackelford and Lewis entered the second story via a window and seized Watson, who was intoxicated, taking him to the city lockup pending an appearance at court later that evening.
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Simms
Diamond
Pike Street
Oliver Simms
Shackelford
Lewis
James Watson
Watson
Urtal
Picluck
Watnon
Nquor
Ijceum
Maccii
Governor White Proclaims Ratification of Five Amendments
Governor Albert B. White of West Virginia announces that the five proposed constitutional amendments were duly and legally ratified at the November 4, 1902 election. The proclamation cites certificates from county boards of canvassers showing majorities for each amendment and specifies exact vote tallies for and against each proposal.
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West Virginia
White
Tvo
Beluga
Albert B. White
Thin
Ratifica Ugh
Graduation Exercises for Kessler Hospital Nurses
The graduate nurses of Kessler Hospital will hold commencement at Soeluck in Traders Grand Opera House this evening. The class includes Misses Anna Smith Clara Moseley May Cofold Bessia Swisher Margaret Peterson Mamie Bonswell Mary Camb and Mr Wo HB Casi Ing. Admission is free. Program features Entrance of Class Opening Prayer Rev McDanel Music Address to Class Sev L E Potert Presentation of Diplomas Dr Kess Closing Prayer and Benediction Rev Arbutimot.
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Kessler Hospital
Soeluck
Traders Grand Opera House
Anna Smith
Clara Moseley
May Cofold
Bessia Swisher
Nex Dent
Margaret Peterson
Mamie Bonswell
Mary Camb
Rev. McDanel
L. E. Potert
Kesster
Hotel venture discussed by Louisville figure and judge
Conference in the city between H. G. Bordin of Louisville and Judge Nathan Goff focused on renting the Waldo hotel under construction. No action was taken, and no definite steps will be taken for three weeks. Bordin, a well-known hotel man, is described as pleasant and versed in the business.
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H. G. Bordin
Louisville
Nathan Goff
Waldo Hotel
Family Reunion At Squire Gordons Christmas Day
Family reunion at Squire Gordons home on Christmas Day with all his children and relatives gathering for a hearty meal. Covers were laid for twenty at the dinner table.
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Squire Gordon
Barber Shop Sale Replaces Owner and Move to Summit
A barber shop once known as Lipacom and Grees sold at 18 Went Jake Street to Edward Din. The purchaser then relocated the shop and fixtures to Well Summit where he will continue the barbering business.
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Lipacom
Grees
Beir
Jake
Edward Din
Well Summit
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Charles Redeczky
Pinnickinnick
Redeczky
Guetrude Armentroog
Parkernburg
Tay
Brobside
Frank Araxtreng
Mary Kester
Paul L. Flandagan
Gordon Well
Carter
St. Charles Hotel
Miss Marquis
Mr. Haley
Law and Order
Diamond Saloon
Mim Satie Hare, Or
Jacke, O
Isnere Aie Berate
Willoughby
Rey
Waldo “Hotel
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