MRS. CORA B. STEWART died suddenly Friday morning, February 3,
1905, at New Martinsville, W. Va. Wife of E.E. Stewart.
February 4, 1905, The Washington Post, Washington D.C. - Submitted by Shauna
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JUDGE THOMAS P. JACOBS DEAD
Frostburg, Md., Nov. 1-Word was received at Frostburg of the death at New Martinsville,
W. Va., of Former Circuit Judge Thomas P. Jacobs, aged 66.
The Washington Post, Washington D.C. November 2, 1918 - Submitted by Shauna
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LOWTHER DIED TODAY
Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 1-Dr. F.P. Lowther, one of those wounded in the street duel with
Friend Cox, at New Martinsville, Tuesday night, died at 9:15 this morning and Mrs. Lowther, the doctor's wife,
wounded in the chest by Cox, is growing worse, and a third life may be sacrificed to the quarrel.
The Newark Advocate, Newark Ohio November 1, 1901 - Submitted by Shauna Williams |
In attempting to cross the Ohio river in a skiff Charles Eisenbarth
and L.L. Wilson were drowned at New Martinsville, W. Va.
The Newark Advocate, Newark Ohio November 23, 1906 - Submitted by Shauna Williams |
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HARRY QUINN
Word has been received of the death of Harry Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn of
New Martinsville, W. Va. Mrs. James Dennison of Lawrence street had been called to New Martinsville, but not reach
there before his death.
His mother formerly resided in Newark.
The Newark Advocate, Newark Ohio October 23, 1918 - Submitted by Shauna Williams
FUNERAL OF HARRY QUINN
The body of Harry Quinn, who died Tuesday at New Martinsville, W. Va., of influenza, will
arrive in the city Saturday afternoon, and will be taken direct to Mt. Calvary cemetery from the train for interment.
The Newark Advocate, Newark Ohio October 24, 1918 - Submitted by Shauna Williams
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New Martinsville-The first hunting fatality occurred near here
when Thomas Bennett died of wounds received when his gun was accidentally discharged.
The Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston West Virginia October 5, 1920 - Submitted
by Shauna Williams |
REV. M.C. VANDENBUSCHE VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS
New Martinsville, Nov. 21-Rev. M.C. Vandenbusche, pastor of the St. Vincent DePaul church
here and one of the leading Catholic clergymen in the state, died here this morning of tuberculosis. For some time,
Rev. Father Vandenbusche had been in failing health and spent the past six months in New Mexico in the hope of
regaining his health. He was about 50 years of age and had been rector of the local church since he was ordained
in 1901. Funeral services will be held Friday morning and burial will be at Wheeling.
The Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston West Virginia November 21, 1922 - Submitted by Shauna Williams |
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INSTANTLY KILLED
New Martinsville, (W. Va.), Dec. 12-When Captain James Clegg, forman of the pipe line
gang for the New Martinsville Natural Gas Company, was caulking a pipe under a thousand pounds of direct pressure
the pipe burst throwing Captain Clegg a hundred feet in the air killing him instantly his neck being broken.
Half a dozen other workmen were knocked down and severely injured.
December 21, 1894 Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada - Submitted by Shauna Williams
At New Martinsville, Va., Captain Clegg, foreman of a gang lying natural gas mains, was
killed by a pipe exploding under a pressure of 1,000 pounds direct pressure. He was thrown nearly 100 feet into
the air.
Newark Daily Advocate, Newark Ohio December 22, 1894 - Submitted by Shauna Williams
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DESPONDENCY THE CAUSE
Parkersburg, W. Va., June 6-George James, aged 30, was found dead hanging to rafter at
his home in New Martinsville. He had been out of work, and having a large family became despondent and hanged himself.
The Marion Daily Star, Marion Ohio June 6, 1893 - Submitted by Shauna Williams |
THAD DURANT, 11, DIES IN NEW MARTINSVILLE
Mrs. Lucy Durant of Wayne avenue, has received word of the death of her grandson, Thad
Durant, aged 11, who died at his home in New Martinsville, W. Va., Friday afternoon following a heart attack. Young
Durant was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Durant.
Besides his grandmother, he is survived by another grandmother, Mrs. Ameria Kussmaul,
of Philo, and several aunts and uncles in this vicinity, also six brothers and a sister. Funeral services will
be held at St. James church, New Martinsville, Monday morning. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery, Philo.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio November 17, 1930 - Submitted by Shauna
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MRS. CREIGHTON DIES IN W. VA.
The death of Mrs. Euretta Creighton, 76, occurred Saturday at the home of Mr. R.H. Thomas
at New Martinsville, W. Va. as a result of a third stroke of paralysis.
The deceased who has lived on East Allen Street for many years was spending the winter
in W. Va.
She is survived by one daughter Miss Jennie Creighton, of this city and one son John Creighton
of New Martinsville, also one sister Mrs. John Lingle, , of Conneatville, Pa. and a brother Joseph Stimley of Greeley
Colo. Mrs. Neil Amendt of 122 West Chestnut St. and Mrs. James Boice of 1134 Forest Rose Avenue are grandchildren,
also three other grandchildren of New Martinsville.
The funeral was held today at the West Virginia town and the body on arrival here
Tuesday, will be taken to the Boice Home, where friends may view the body from 2 to 3 tomorrow. Burial will be
made in Forest Rose cemetery with Rev. T.B. Roberts officiating.
Lancaster Daily Eagle, Lancaster Ohio December 13, 1926 - Submitted by Shauna
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Charles Milton French, age 45 years, of New Martinsville, W. Va.,
son of Mr. and Mrs. John French of Fayette city, died Sunday, August 30th at his late home. Death was due to injuries
received in an automobile accident on August 17th. He is survived by a wife, parents, five sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from his late home.
The Monessen Daily Independent, Monessen Pennsylvania September 3 1925 - Submitted
by Shauna Williams |
In a row near New Martinsville, W. Va., Friend Garner, son of Henry
Garner, one of the wealthiest farmers in the county, was murdered by Harrison Huggans, who rented from Garner.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur Illinois July 23, 1894 - Submitted by Shauna
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FARMER KILLS SMALL BOY
George Brown, a well-known farmer of Wetzel county, W. Va., living near New Martinsville,
shot and killed William Williams, 15 years old, because he found the lad in his blackberry patch. The boy did not
vacate the premises as quickly as Brown desired.
The Daily Herald, Chicago Illinois July 28, 1905 - Submitted by Shauna Williams |
LITTLE SON OF DR. AND MRS. J.H. JACKSON DEAD
D. Stewart received a telegram, Monday evening, announcing the death of Frank Wells Jackson,
son of Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Jackson, at their home in New Martinsville, W. Va. Dr. Jackson was for 3 years pastor
of the Elm Street Methodist church (South). He was transferred from here to the Park Avenue Methodist church at
Hannibal, going from there to New Martinsville, when he was promoted to the position of presiding elder. He has
just been returned for his third year as presiding elder, and he and his family have acquired a permanent home
in New Martinsville.
The little son who has just died was about fourteen years old, and had been an invalid
practically all of his life. Friends here will sympathize with the Doctor and his wife in their bereavement.
The Chillicothe Constitution, Chillicothe Missouri October 5, 1909 - Submitted
by Shauna Williams |
