New Martinsville and Fairmont News Roundup
Local items from New Martinsville report visits by legal figures, residents traveling to Parkersburg, and community happenings including building plans, real estate, and a death notice. In Fairmont, January 2 notes from Harrison County, social events at the Watson Hotel, library gathering, church activities, and New Year’s greetings mark a busy week.
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New Martinsville
W. VA
Tate
Inez Charley
Leonard
Martetti College
Blackmarr
Shanon
Aierney
W. UH
Gilleepte
Stefersville
Muyor
Sidull
Miss Bayt Nesbitt
Aesundant
Epoirt
Bundis
Felehardeon
Malateoddapt Bop
Harrisville
Mrz
Wi Kauzanut
Ruyetewood
Y. Bowers
Col
Monen
Park
B. Shodgea
United States
Parkersburg
MB. McGhee
Careran
Carl Thompson
Tatoatown
Ray Forreil
Buckhannon College
Thelrack
St. R.thompson
C. F. Fussey
W. EB. Sayhens
Marietta
Dennis Contin
Lite Tieton
Latterty
Wheeling
FE. J. Greeniey
Consvite
Ind
Kukin House
Sonn Stender
Thendoss Hombrook
Sinters Tlle Thurs
Ian Laura Connor
Mra
Robert McKldevaney
and Mire
L. J. Williame
Will Jacobs
Iniltinngolis
Dodge Andon
Dials
Ruehle County
Etarehouse
Rev. Morgan
Pie Grove
John ‘Knut
Jones Mee
Et. Robinson
Astor
R. W. Mayhisll
W. Wiley & Co
Cameron
FP. A. Hodge
Berbany
Christian Church
The
Pi. Church
Fairmont
Harrison Counts
Ton
Cumberland
Tina Petally
Joseph Reed
Valley Fair
Assembly
Lyon
A. G. Martin
Oney Barret
Maury
Ok Watkins
Menmlere
Tie ‘Xenelor Quartette
Senount
Drank Cinnamon Essence Leads to Fatal Incident in Woodsfield
January 2 report details a case of poisoning from cinnamon essence linked to a local death. John Moore, a well to do farmer from Cairns district, reportedly consumed a mixture with "erence of olibamon" alongside a friend. He died during the night with few clear symptoms, following a pattern similar to recent Henwood cases.
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Ohie
Proanother Viethin
Henwood
Thix
John Moore
Cairns
Pat
Sunny
Moore
Miner Dies of Blood Poisoning After Broken Leg
In Elk Garden West Virginia on January 2 1900s Ming Hose Lowen dies from blood poisoning after a leg fracture in a mine accident. The mine manager of the union and a family are noted among those affected.
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Elk Garden
Roslator
Kek Garden
W.va
Phosdore Tehoadur
Watwenk
Unioa
Secret On ders Masonry Event Notes in Wheeling
Masonry events documented include Wheeling Commandery No 1 con- claving on a postulant in Red Cross Knights Templar and Malta with Charles P Wood and James McCahon. McDaniel Lodge of Perfection conferred degrees with four candidates and officers assisting. Ohio Lodge No 1 and Wheeling Lodge No 5 slated for further work. Miriam Chapter No 1 to install 1897 officers and plan entertainments for Master Masons and families. Also reports on Hawaiian Masonry honors for Henry E Cooper, Philippine Freemasonry demands, and various lodge officer elections and upcoming installations in Silver Wave Castle No 11 and related circles.
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Mnon
Temple
Ohio Lodge No. 1
McDaniel Lodge
Wheeling Lodge No. 5
Speyer
Eastern Star
Miriam
Wheeling and Vicinity
Hawaii
Henry E. Cooper
Brethren of
Honolulu
Grand Lodge of Scotland
Coper
Bro. Cooper
Canada
United States
Madrid
Phillipines
Katipanan
Masonic Lodge
Blanco
Spain
Inzomuch
Justice of the Peace
Masonry
Mexico
South America
Cuba
Philipine Island
England
Silver Wave Castle No. 11
Satmuel Hopwood
Frank Windman
F. R. Cardona
Charles Hercules
Joseph H. Heath
F. W. Thurstow
George Hopwoot
John McFaddens
W.C. Smith
Careless Children Fire Incident Reported
A fire accident involving a child at a residence caused clothing to ignite while a cordon of bystanders watched. The incident occurred this morning as the child attempted to leave a room, sparks and a minor explosion were noted, and nearby neighbors helped prevent further harm.
Fragmented OCR note on worker injuries at town site
An OCR fragment describes a work scene with a worker named Jagule Borkey and others including a person selling, a church notice, and a broken back with injuries. Details are garbled but indicate a workplace incident and injuries at a location tied to Glenville and a church setting.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local News From Unknown Dates
A garbled OCR note recounts scattered names, places, and events including references to Santee Wheena Seward Balteritie Texas MEU WMGG and a Sabbath school treat. The text is largely unreadable with numerous misspellings and missing context, providing minimal coherent facts or clear narrative.
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AniMare
Dean Stow
Seward
Balteritie
Turkey Hawk Captured by Bold Turkey in Barnyard
In Greenbrier County on January 4 a large chicken hawk swooped into a barn yard and attempted to carry off a hen. A bold turkey cock attacked the hawk with its beak and wing, breaking a wing, and the farmer lured and captured the hawk in the corner.
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Turkey Cool
Hinton
Greenbrier Courty
Mense Chicken Hunt
Huttle
Outlaws Terrorize Mason County In Wave Of Robberies
Report from Point Pleasant West Virginia dated January 2 describes a gang wreaking depredations across Mason County. They target homes farms stores and rural properties seizing cash goods and livestock. Local lawmen warn residents to stay vigilant as authorities pursue the group and pursue possible charges.
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Mason County
Point Pleasant
W.va
Orelowa
Lara
Gwyn Brother
Hiehwaym
Serious epidemic hits Boywarts area with child deaths
In Bayard Washington January outbreak causes apidemia-like disease. Ten day old girl from Songy Chick Loe dies after four days of illness. A ten year old boy Jw J dies yesterday. Several others develop epidemic symptoms among attendees of a local clar who died, prompting public funeral and rising concern.
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Rowster Bayard
W. WA
Merroby
Peculiar Accrual of a Child Killed by a Knocked Loose by a Mighty Spook
A chaotic 19th century account from Lewisburg West Virginia details a deadly incident described with garbled phrasing. The fragment references a child killed, a knocked loose object, and scattered musings on gardening and growth.
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Register
Lewisburg
W. VA
P. Boouw
Wigan
Denihie
Anil
Walter
Witter Layne
Ona
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