Nora Post 17 Found Dead After River Jump
Jury rules Nora Post, a 17 year old girl, died by her own action by jumping from a bridge near Fattrand station. She had reportedly pictured death for herself in the river on multiple occasions.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
2
Jury rules Nora Post, a 17 year old girl, died by her own action by jumping from a bridge near Fattrand station. She had reportedly pictured death for herself in the river on multiple occasions.
Notice is given to listed individuals and unknown heirs that on a specified Sunday in February 111 the committee of Nelisea J. Flanigan will file in the Circuit Court of Harrison County West Virginia to sell the undivided interest of Mellen J. Finnigan in a parcel lying on Big Rock Camp Run a branch of Tenmill Creek. The land measures about twelve acres and will be sold under a petition per twelve chapter eighty three of the West Virginia code. Heirs and interested parties must appear to contest or respond.
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The excerpt follows a conflicted young woman in a frontier setting as Redfield, a forest ranger, debates fate with her. Her father’s treachery haunts her, and the transforming landscape mirrors inner turmoil as they journey toward Sulphur City and confront authority, loyalty, and doom.
An article details a tense community scene around a dinner party hosted by Mrs Redfield, with visitors including a young guest whose background interests Mrs Leiph and her husband. It also mentions a highway accident, a hospital visit, and local labor and transit updates in Clarksburg and Fairmont amid winter conditions.
Captain Harden and five Fairmont bowlers defeated Manager Dresvachs Clarksburg squad at Temple Alleys. Final score 1507 to 144. Clarksburg Youths posted a 16 dollar total in the second game. Fairmont replied with 814 in the third game as Tom Henderson each three games rolled a 288 total, an 11.92 average.
At a Friday meeting of Northcatt Camp 5748 Modern Woodmen of America officers were installed. J. Morton Patterson served as consul Burton Alexander as adviser RF Bailey Walker J M Coburn as clerk Charles Worcester as escort M Christie as watchman Odie Gather as sentry and L W Garrett as manager. An oyster supper followed the business program.
A young man accused of drunkenness insult and improper conduct was arraigned in police court before Mayor Wank R. Moore. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars with watch and security forfeited. released after posting the amount. The case was the only disposition at the commission and police reports. Mr and Mrs W Jacobs plan a Florida visit this week.
An old advertisement promotes Bioéa Bite for rheumatic, liver, stomach, and constipation troubles. It touts a patent remedy with supposed medical claims, offering Fortasia drops and a $1.00 price. Distributor is Hornpredu Company wholesale distributers.
An old advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a perfect conditioner and dandruff cure. It claims the product thickens hair, stops shedding, and improves appearance, with testimonials praising its effectiveness and a Wells Haymaker Company guarantee.
In Watertown Wisconsin Stone and Mercer advertise Vi nol as a health restorer though the text admits limited efficacy. The testimonial claims dramatic personal improvement and urges locals to try Vinci with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver.
An advertisement hawks a harmless looking Marmol Prescription weight loss remedy claiming rapid loss without dieting or exercise. It promotes a pill form token dose, a free mold plated pin, and a free fashion catalog, urging readers to mail name and address with stamps to receive a sample jewelry piece.
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