Jones’s Raid in West Virginia Civil War Operation
Detailed recount of General William E. Jones leading a Confederate cavalry brigade through central West Virginia in 1862–1863. The march struck rail lines, seized livestock, and destroyed oil works, bridges, and depots from Moorefield to Clarksburg. Ambushes and skirmishes near Bridgeport and Lambert’s Run, plus the subsequent realignment toward the Shenandoah Valley, framed Harrison County’s wartime experience.
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Jones
West Virginia
Harrison County
William E. Jones
Virginia
West Virginia Military Academy
Mounted Rifles
Mount Crawford
Valley of
Virginie
Thomas S Flourney
Richard Dulaney
Lunsford L. Lomax
A.W. Harman
Brown
Maryland
Harrisonburg
Moorefield
Baltimore and Ohio
Oakland
Rowlesburg
Kinzwood
Morgantown
Fairmont
Monongahela
Shinnston
Maulsby Bridge
West Fork River
Simpson's Creek
Bridgeport
Philippi
Harman
Beverly
Staurton
Buckhannon
Weston
West Union
Burning Springs
Glenville
Sutton
Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburs
Rough Riders
Lacey Spring
Rockingham County
Evansville
Kingwood
Morgon
Frank A. Bond
Clarksburg
Lumsford L. Lomas
Ath Va
Invan
Peter Armstrong
Sims
Fur Tough
Tunnel Hill
Walter ML Morris
Thire
West Virginia Cavalry
Tyler
Wise
Sommerville
Gauley Bridge
McClellan
Rosecrans
Pegram
Rici Mountain
Carrick’s Ford
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Roberts
Imboden
Lambers
Blue Jackets
Strange
Madsley Bridge
J. W. Custer
W. H. Jones
J. C. Swentzel
N. G. Tagpart
Rockford
Squire Bassel
Thompson
Lost Creek
Averell
One Fish Lands Men in Prison
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on a Saturday night the Hendrick family were jailed after fishing all night and part of Sunday. Joseph Hendrick and son cannot pay a $25 fine plus costs after being caught by game warden Charles Emory. They faced Squire Wesley Searless in Nuengola. Hendrick admitted fishing. wife seeks aid to release the husband as the sole provider for eight.
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Wilkes Barre
Joseph Hendrick
Charles Emory
Squire Wesley Searless
Nuengola
Hendrick
War Ties and Treasures in Harrison County History
Wartime events in Harrison County recount a Merchants National Bank heist by officials including Nathan Goff and Luther Haymond, ambulances and armed escorts, amid Civil War turmoil. Courts functioned, money flowed, and postwar calm followed until government property sales in 1866. The narrative links to Sumter to Appomattox, honoring local sons who fought across major battles.
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Wheeling
Parkersburg
Merchants National Bank
Nathan Goff
Pittsburg
Luther Haymond
Grafton
Harrison County
Appomattox
Sons of
Old Harrison
Pretty girl’s picture in berry box stirs seventeen proposals
In Amite City Louisiana on June 12 Miss Lillian Avenzo, a petite brunette near Independence, gained seventeen marriage proposals after a photo of her and a coy inscription found at the bottom of a crate of strawberries shipped May 5 to Milwaukee drew college suitors. Three suitors plan to travel to Independence to seek consent if encouraged.
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Amite City
Lillian Avenzo
Independence
Milwaukee
Superior
Wis
Miss Avenge
Strawberry Maid's
Fashion day at Missouri women’s club convention
In St Joseph on June 12 the afternoon session focused on dress with talks and living models. Dr J Davenport of the University of Missouri denounced ostentation in fashion and warned weddings and funerals often “show off” family wealth.
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ST. Joseph
Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago
Drid
Spanish Traditions Feature Exposition San Diego Debut
San Diego June 12 Forty seven years after the old town board set aside land for park use the Panapia California exposition opened. Juan Guadaloupe Estudillo, sole surviving board member, was escorted by Marines and greeted by officials and a large crowd. He spoke of progress from Spanish days to a thriving port and the exposition as a realization of Southern California traditions. A later note mentions a Glendale contest where a baby prize was won by a family claiming faith and prayer contributed to parenting success.
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San Diego
Cal
Cabrillo
California
Ramona
Wise
New San Diego
Juan Guadaloupe-Estudillo
United States Marines
Plaza de California
G A Davidson
Prado
Plaza de Panama
School Jchildren
San Diezans
Senor Estudillo
Prayer Baby Wins Glendale Infant Cup at Sowers and Fruits
Glendale notices that Er Bies notes the power of prayer as JL W Sturdevant of 17 South Jackson Avenue reports his six months old infant received the silver loving cup for the most perfect baby at the Glendale re tivad of sowers and fruits. The report emphasizes prayer improving infants.
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Glendale
Cal
JL. W.sturdevant
South
Jackson Avenue
Interstate Commerce ruling on freight loss damages
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an opinion in the Larkin Company case against Exi and Western Transportation and other lines. It leaves undecided whether they must pay Buffalo forty cents per pound for a lost woolen pedestal from Eau Claire Wisconsin. The commission had earlier awarded forty cents and will seek further arguments, impacting railroads handling shipments under 100 pounds content.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Exi and Western Transportation Company
Larkin Company
Buffalo
Eau Chive
Wis
Statter of Justice and Sound
Youthful Hobo Hidden in Car With Dynamite
In Wilkes Barre on June 12 a 14 year old boy Henry Burlesky was found hiding behind boxes of dynamite in a Lehigh Valley railcar at Coxton yards. The car had been detached to be placed on another train when discovered by police.
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Wilkes Barre
Lehigh Valley
Henry Burlesky
Coxton
Sows Attack Fatally After Boy And Girl Incident
Dorothy, six, died after a sow attack near a barn at a family home. The brief report notes the child wandered outside and encountered the animal, prompting authorities to investigate safety around farm premises.
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Dorothy
Woman's leg bone grafted on her spine in Milwaukee operation
Elizabeth Allen, in Columbia hospital Milwaukee, recovered from a complex operation ten weeks earlier in which bone from her leg was grafted onto her spine. Doctors say the back support across diseased vertebrae should provide lasting aid though she must remain in hospital for weeks longer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wiss Elizabeth Allen
Columbia Hospital
Miss"Alen
LiLe Crow
Atrosothert
Bite of 2 Rat May Be Fatal
A fragmented report notes a rat bite may be fatal and mentions efforts to kill the rodent in a local area. Authorities warn residents to avoid contact and seek medical attention after exposure to possible disease.
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J. C Hilden
Milford
Old Los
WM. Morris
W. Sullivan
Camp Chase
Columbus
Fourteenth
Ohio
Jackson Place
Weston Road
Adamston
Criss Mill
Pinnickinnick
Searendiasore
Pennsylvania
Merchants National
Howard Spanking
Howard Spankin
Davenport
Uneeed States Woolen Miles Company
United Woolen Mills Company
United Woolen Mills
The
United Woolen Mills Co
W. A. Hersch
W. Pike Street
Calif
Devant
Sturdevant
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