Storms Cause Injuries and Death in County
A severe electrical storm over the county Friday and Saturday injured people and killed horses. Charles Weathbrook, his farmhand Lewis, and Maggie Lundy were knocked paralyzed by a lightning strike while unloading hay. A mare died after the runaway team wrecked wagons near Millbrook. George Henry’s horse was killed when lightning struck a barn. a girl nearby was spared. Doctors expected Weathbrook to die Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies “Wealbrook
Johnsonburg
Springdale
Charles’ Lawis
Weatbrook
Lewis
Mann
Mrs. Lewly
Miea
Maggie “Lundy
Weathrook
George H Henry
Henry
George Warner
Millbrook
Washington
Blue Laws Fight Over Firecracker Case in Town Hall
Henry Johnston accuses Jobneton and Cox of supplying gunpowder used in a giant cracker that damaged his storefront on the Fourth. They face Blue Law charges before Justice Ross as residents watch a planned train schedule change and almshouse notes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Jobneton Gwmmane
Jobnaton
Bagun Quitan
Harry Cox
Washington Avenue
Tobaccy
Merona Jennen
Boarda
8Th Cloud Hotel
Ross
Town Hall
Johnston
Cox
Quear Jeffery
Mr. Johnston
W'm
A. Stryker
Executor Seeks Will Construction In Blair Estate Case
DeWitt Clinton Blair, executor and principal heir, petitions chancery court in Warren county seeking clearness on the will of John S Blair. The bill contends stock and bonds valued at 20 to 30 million dollars are part of trusts and argues for court guidance on proper administration and substitution provisions amid disputed distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Blair
Treston
Jurge George Mr. Shipman
Belvidere
DeWitt Clinton Blair
Magle
Blair Ie
Joan J. Blair
Blairatown
Thia
Atocka
Ata
Honda
John S. Blair
Towa Railroad Land Company
J. Blair’ Scribner
Charles Scribner
Arthur H. Scribner
Emma Scri
Udder Gaid
Blair estate case moves toward closure in will dispute
The lengthy will contest, spanning sixty two pages, involves death of a beneficiary and various share value changes. District courts in Forrest City and New York handle the matter as counsel Blair and others seek orderly administration. The judge’s statement signals the first formal step to close the Blair estate with ongoing rights and duties to be settled by the court.
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Lackawanna
Agua
Washington Honse
M& B
Needham
Streat
Vielt
Port Oolden
Horee
Tia
Ash “Ping
New
John W. Griggs
Hornblower
James T. Byroga
Blair
Professor Porter Injured in Western Motor Wagon Crash
Professor J Madison Porter of Lafayette College Boston was severely injured when a Winton motor wagon minutely overturned near Rochester while en route from Cleveland. His companion M T West escaped with minor injuries as they were extricated by a farmer and rushed to St Marys Hospital. The machine was damaged and sent for repairs. A second item recounts Andrews stealing feed from A W Creveling’s barn and returning it after questioning. A rainstorm caused damage in Glen Gardner and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Madison Porter
Hackodatown
Lafayette College
Boston
Rochester
Purtoe
Wirten ‘County
Cleveland
M.T. West
Lafayette
Ube
Western
Alty
Winton
Buffalo
Porter
Weat
Jes
Drova
Sti Marys Hospital
Porter Jetf
Hhurse Fhlef
John Allen
Hackettetown
Iimbo
Frank. Anderson
Port’ Murray
Anderson
Hackettstown
Bin
Horae
Ren
Philipsburg
Cabherne
J. P. Richards
Allen
Kang
Borough road bids rejected amid wording error and bids dispute
Borough council meeting compared to biblical tale as bids for five road styles were rejected after a specification error favored none. Two bidders Messia Salmon Bros and James A Stanley faced scrutiny over prices and a misprint on top coat stone, while a plan to re advertise for bids was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zicobasas
Zacohaeus
Shurta
Bour
Neltemer
Gullek
Connail
Budd
Waltrer
DeRomer
Worl Owly
Joh Hyena
Coutree
Ealuinge
Mio
Mr. Stanley
Salmon
Salmon Bros
Stanley
Mes Salmon
DaRomer
Guiick
de Ramer
Jaffary
Lance
Stavens
Rand
Tha Stan
Thua
Connell
Golden Jubilee of First Lutheran Church of Stewartville
The 60th anniversary of the First Lutheran church of Stewartville was celebrated with morning, afternoon, and evening services. Former pastors attended and letters of regret arrived from others. The event featured a historical reading by Rev. J. O. Eder, choirs led by Mrs. Annie Hance Semer, and renditions including God’s Pence and Bend Out Thy Light, leaving attendees with memories of the golden jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewartevile
Mi Hinkle
Ald
Bia
Ontawisea
Rav
A. RK
Stock
Guttynburg
Reva. Kelly
Fry
California
Hooper
L. I
T. C. Pritchard
At. Jamea
Latharan Oburah
Presbyterian ‘Church
Stawarteville
E. J. Reinke
Greenwich Presbyterian Church
Slater
Causa
J. O. ¥Eder
Annie Hance
Vaniel
Directresa
Alngers
Mr. Smith
Mraramer
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Ay Tan
Charles Westbrook
Johnsonsburg
Ry Tharee
Satur Ooday
Blue Laws
Benefélal
New York
Gad
Phillipsburg
Bel
Tranten
Pailllpeburg
Hero
Junction
Beginésa
Trning
Ag Wwouki
Bulwonsanent Works
Oinke Washington
County Almahouse
Nauirona
Leida
Cormittes
Sam Truet
Standard Soult Co
Nashville
Atlantic Soul Co
Auther ‘Donata
Atahidath
DeWitt C. Blair
Chancery Court
Will
Grieg
Porthur
Ts Henry Weight
Andrews
Edward
A. W. Crevelngia Barn
Baricon Mechanic
Etreet
Tianherty
Synod Ag
Workli
Hla Ongar
Broad Street
Glen Gardner
Bumphrey
Oxford
Broadway
Stewartaville
Conteaders
Frances
Gaddis
Eleventh Avenue
Kinnoman Farm
Lisi Tha
Stewartsville
Lutheran Church
Ormal
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