Aged Woman Burned to Death in Hotel Fire
Mrs Lavinia Biggs aged 89 died after oil from a lamp spilled on a table ignited by a taper and set her clothing ablaze at her daughter Mrs Margaret Cramp’s home at 11 Baltimore street. Family tried to help but she perished two hours later. Widow of Zachariah Biggs mother of George W Biggs and three others. Funeral plans not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Biggs
Margaret ‘Cramp
Baltimore Street
Margaret Cramp
George W. Biggs
Wounded men brought to hospital after Smithfield attack
Dr. 8 M Mason of Kessler hospital reached Smithfield yesterday and brought Ernest and Grover Hildebrand in on the Shortine train. Both are in very critical condition, suffering gunshot wounds inflicted by a desperado who attempted to burn the town Tuesday. There is scarcely a probability they will recover.
Ines Plunge Killing Two Persons
Two engines carrying many men breaking a snow blockade plunged over an embankment near Delorgia Montana killing conductor McDonald and fireman urns and injuring scores in the accident reported by Associated Press from Missoula on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Delorgia
McDonald
As J Reynolds Is Taken by Death
Twenty four bodies removed from the Stuart mine after a disaster in Charleston. Officials fear about fifty more remain buried under debris sixty feet underground. Recovery work continues with little hope for survivors and days needed to retrieve all remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reynolds
Associated Preas
Charleston
Stuart
Grand Jury Holds Three linked to Reynoldsville clash
At Wilsonburg Justice Flynn held George Collins Joe Collins and Frank Catabach foreigners for the grand jury after a hearing. They posted 500 bond each while Frank Olvario was jailed. The case stems from a gun and sulphur ball battle at Reynoldsville days earlier in which Olvario fired at a Collins brother and was struck by a sulphur ball. Disturbance during the hearing prompted a sheriff's aid via telephone but no arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsonburg
John T. Flynn
George Collins
Joe Collins
Frank Catabach
Frank Olvario
Reynolisville
Olivario
Collin Brothers
Fall from platform injures man at interurban terminal
Thomas Sprouse of Jane Lew was arrested by Officer Cunningham Thursday evening for drunkenness and fell from the platform of the Fairmont Clarksburg interurban trolley terminal at the Glen Elk bridge just before the officer reached him. He struck the fence below the platform and sustained painful injuries to the face and head. permanent railings have not yet been installed around the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sprouse
Jane Lew
Cunningham
Fairmont-Clarksburg
Glen Elk Bridge
House Rejects Bulk Goods Sale Ban Bill
Charleston February 1 The House spent nearly all its time debating Harrison's bill to ban sale of goods in bulk. Backed by wholesale men and the state board of trade, the measure failed 45 to 32 after a long session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Harrison
State Board of Trade
Longtime Harrison County resident A J Reynolds dies at 9:20
A J Reynolds aged farmer and respected pioneer family member died at his West Pike street home Friday at 9 20 am after illness. Born September 1 1824 in Harris County he lived in Clarksburg since 1880 and owned 675 acres on Lambert's Run. He married Lydia Gore and left four children Cora Lee Frank L Clyde and Fannie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Reynolds
West Pike Street
Mr. Reynolds
Harrison County
John Reynolds
Pruntytown
Taylor County
Mfe
Ife
Clarksburg
Lydia B. Gore
Truman
Lydia
George) Gore
Virgini
Reynolds
Cora Lee
Frank L
Clyde
Fannie
America
Levee Breaks Floods Memphis Neighborhoods
The levee built by the city broke today in Memphis Tennessee flooding the district north of Poplar Boulevard and west of Fourth Street to about two feet. Many residents were forced to evacuate as the river continued to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prema
Memphis
Tenn
Poplar Boulevard
Fourth Street
West Virginia Governor Candidate Announces GOP Bid
Joseph M. Sanders who won Monday as president of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia enters the race for the Republican nomination for governor. Auctioneer Samuel W. Gordon returned from Salem where he conducted a large sale of queensware stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Joseph M. Sanders
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Queensware
Samuel W. Gordon
Salem
David Queensware Store
Dervis
German prisoner nabbed in Clarkaburg on Richwood warrant
Fred Neever an 85 year old German was arrested just after midnight in Clarkaburg as Richwood chief of police Sowers sought him on a warrant. Policeman Harry Brooks detained Neever at the station before he could board train No. 1 to Cincinnati and Richwood officials planned to travel to Clarkaburg Friday evening to claim him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neever
Sowers
Richwood
Thin City
Neever
Qlen Elk
Harry Brooks
Cincinnati
Clarkaburg
Judges Consult Here Tomorrow
A number of circuit judges will hold a consultation at the Waldo to Morrow regarding the appeals of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad from assessments by the state board of public works on the railroad's property along its elients. Judge Lynch invites local lawyers to meet the judges during breaks. The meeting occurs at Waldo due to the court house being out of use for heating system installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clicuit
Waldo
Morrow
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Atute Board of Public Works
Rairoada
Heim
Charles W. Lynch
Bar
Poultry Show Promises to Be Very Large One
The poultry show next week at the Central Storage building in Glen Bic will be the largest in the association’s history. Officials expect numerous entries across many classes with participants from Ohio Storyland Pennsylvania Kentucky and West Virginia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bic
Ohio
Storyland
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia
Mrs Mattie Powell Dies of Pneumonia at 27
Mrs Mattie Powell colored wife of Frank C Powell died at her home 625 Locust street Friday morning at 2 16 after illness with pneumonia She is 27 and survived by sister Mrs Lacy Hartin of New York City Body to Buckhaus Friday burial Saturday at 2 o clock at A M E church and in the Tolared cemetery There will be services in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Powell
Frank C. Powell
Locust Street
Church
Behal
Thaw Trial Jury Yet a Mystery as Voir Dire Begins
Reports circulated that one juror might be excused as the Thaw trial moved into voir dire with a conference among Jerome Hartridge and Justice Fitzgerald before panel questioning. The Thaw family attended except Mrs. William Thaw due to bad weather. Swiger qualified as administrator of Miss Bessie Bolton’s estate in Enterprise with a $200 bond. Robey McIntire and Rinehart named as estate appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
New York
Jerome, Hartridge
Justice Fitzgerald
Talesmen
Thaw
William Thaw
Swiger
C. A. Swiger
Bessie Bolton
Enterprise
W. R. Robey
James F. McIntire
W.L. Rinehart
James Harris Dodges Federal Bootlegging Charge
James Harris, colored, in county jail for bootlegging, appeared before United States Commissioner Thomas S. Spates. James Baker testified Harris received money to buy whiskey, but government ruled no sale occurred, leading to dismissal of the warrant and Harris returning to jail to serve his mayor-imposed sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
United States
Thomas S. Spates
Brother's End Tragic Tells Tale Of Family Deaths
Philadelphia report says Edward P. Hippie, former president of Rest Entais Trust Company, shot and killed himself at home. He was about 70 and had been in real estate. Authorities believe lingering grief over his brother Prack Hippie’s death last summer prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Philadelphia
Edward P. Hippie
Prack Hippie
Entais Trust Company
bin Brother Waete
Special Term Adjourns as Circuit Court Brings Brief Orders
The special term of circuit court held by Judge Charles W. Lyne ended Thursday evening with the entry of a few orders in summary proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lyne
Holden Relative Telegram Reports County Clerk Improve
A telegram to relatives of County Clerk Charles F. Holden from his Asheville North Carolina bedroom indicates he is resting easier. His father Lee D. Holden and brother Baward Holden were at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Holden
Asheville
N.C
Lee D. Holden
Baward Holden
Hir
Civil War Veteran Thomas Sullivan in Need of Aid on Philipp Street
Civil war veteran Thomas Sullivan, a well known citizen, lies in frail health at his Philipp Street tent and faces destitution with days possibly numbered. Public contributions are urged to help with immediate cash aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sullivan
Citisen
Philipp Street
Graduating Class Organized at Sblanston Schools
The senior class of fifteen young women and one young man has formed at Sblanston schools and will take the graduation examination at term end. The event marks the completion of their studies and a milestone for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sblanston
Woman Taken to Asylum After Insanity Adjudged
Constable Benjamin Hargeri of Tamberport escorted Mrs. Florence Flogen cy of Shianston from the county jail to the Weston asylum on Friday afternoon. She was placed in jail earlier to await the asylum transfer as officials determine the case. She reportedly behaved violently during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hargeri
Tamberport
Florence Flogency
Shianston
Weston
Anytami
Funeral held for Italian miner Tony Paces in city
The funeral of Tony Paces, an Italian miner killed in a coat car wreck at the hort Line mill at Dola, was held in this city late Thursday afternoon. Services were held at the Cutford Osborn undertaking parlere and burial followed at Ey Ore couriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Paces
Dola
Cutford- Osborn
Parlere
Fire in Glen Elk Hotel room injures chambermaid
A fire in a third floor room at the Glen Elk hotel caused by a gas stove malfunction injured Amma Jobneem, a chambermaid, badly burning her face throat and hands. She was taken to Keesler hospital as flames were fought by hotel occupants and city firefighters. Water damage from firefighting worsened losses beyond the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elk Hotel
Amma Jobneem
Intal
Keesler Hospital
Butine
Inmac Kelley, Jr
Kelley
DB. & O. Pamenger
Pittsburg
Che
Johnson
Kemter Hospital
Borod
Nortel
Big Blaze Destroys Harrisburg Opera House Block
Fire in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on February 1 levels the Grand Opera House block and damages seven surrounding buildings. Four shops suffer losses while the blaze causes extensive property damage across the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prowse
Harrisburg
Grand Opera House
Gre
City Council to Meet Tonight in Routine Session
Unclear text indicates a regular city council meeting planned for tonight with routine agenda items. Mentions of names and associations are illegible. no clear outcomes or actions are stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lavinisa Biggs
Smithfield
Ines
Hines
Ered Neever
Sespidtox
Hut
Ames Harris
Harmer
Duchess DE LA Rochefoucauld
Truchess de la Rochefoucaud
Mitchell
Oregon
Oncw
Mattie Mitchell
Dubai
Miss Mitchell
Mam
Holy Cross
Fobnena
Wiaimow
Glen Ik
Montally
Hescue
Ilene Extingesstig
Threaid
Imne
Big Blaze
Stu Pendon
Pathe Kilis Gon
iBy Associeted Prew Etrurenville
Diepute Bhlemsratng
Juha Gebbardt
eSot
Aod
Sun
Charles
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!