“William Blair an old soldier, has been mysteriously missing from his home since Saturday night and there are not the slightest traces as to his whereabouts.” “Blair is a veteran of the civil war and draws a pension. He received his money Saturday morning and at the same time received Continue Reading
1901
Death Came to Jesse Monk With the New Century
“Jesse Monk, young man and main support of a widowed mother, met death in a frightful manner on the morning of the first day of the New Year and century.” “Seated on top of a wagon load of baled hay he tried to pass underneath the cross bar of a Continue Reading
Miss Anna Watkins Dies After Lifelong Disability
“Miss Anna Watkins died about midnight Wednesday, at the home of her brother, Frank Watkins, on East Fourth street. Miss Watkins, who was thirty-five years of age, was a cripple almost all of her life. When three years of age she stumbled over a brick and fell into a gutter. Continue Reading
The Death of CC Hyatt
“Thomas T. Yeager received a telegram Wednesday from Mrs. McClure, at Hemet, California, conveying the sad news of the death of her venerable father, CC Hyatt, who passed away Sunday and was buried yesterday.” “Mr. Hyatt went west in November, 1898, with his daughter, settling in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Continue Reading
John Donahoe Died at Comstock
“John Donahoe died at his home near Comstock Post Office, Monday night at eight o’clock. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Donahoe was born in County Clare, Ireland, March 12, 1818 and was therefore, 83 years of age. He came to America in 1851 and located Continue Reading
Vaccinated Them All
There is much alarm still on the West Side over the spread of smallpox. Meaning to prevent the disease from setting back his work, Manager Wellman of the new stone works ordered all men to be vaccinated at once, under the alternative of dismissal. The entire force of forty men, Continue Reading
In Memoriam of William Emory Frowine
“William Emory Frowein, who died February 28th, 1901, aged 6 weeks, 6 days. Little Willie leaves a father, mother, brother and sister to mourn for him. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend JE Comer at the residence on Gallia street, on Friday afternoon. Little Willie was laid to rest in Continue Reading
Miss Jennie Tanner Dies in Beattyville
“Miss Jennie Tanner, whose death has been momentarily expected for the past 48 hours, gave up the spirit at about eight o’clock this morning. Miss Tanner was 17 years of age and one of the most popular young ladies in Beattyville, where the whole village mourns her untimely death. She Continue Reading
From Infirmary to Asylum: The Transfer of James Van Warner and Mary Miller
“James Van Warner, and Mary Miller, both inmates of the county infirmary, were taken to the Athens State Hospital, by Sheriff Williamson.” “James Van Warner, a few years ago was known by almost every man, woman and child in this city as “Crazy Jim.” He has been an inmate of Continue Reading