Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-11-17
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
TUESDAY, NOV. IL. 1899
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

occupied by FL. S. Fawcett was totally
destroyed by fire together with all its
contents. The cause of the fire is sup
posed to have been the blowing out OF
the natural gas regulator while nobody
was at home. There was no insurance.
Miss Effie Evans, of Paris, France,
arrived in the city Monday evening
and is the guest Of Mrs. James Creel-
man.
Monday forenoon man named
Frank Edwards had a narrow escape
from instant death on the Butler street
trestle. He was very drunk and was
standing near Singers barb shop
when the switching engine passed.
drawing number of loaded cars.
With deliberateness that appeared to
be an attempt at suicide he sprang
under one of the cars, grabbing an iron
rod, and was dragged across the trestle
to Second street. When taken from
his horrible position he was in half
conscious condition and appeared to be
seriously injured. He was taken to
the City Hall and given medical atten-
ton, but up to late hour last night
was in great pain, with evidence of in
ternal injuries and hemorrhage. He
is stranger in the city.
Born, in Houston, Texas, Novem-
Der 18th, to Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence
Kenner, a daughter, granddaughter to
Mr.. and Mrs G. D. Hazen, Lower Salem,
Ohio.
Mr.. J. II. Uhl and family, Of Will
Jamestown, leave oyer the q. & o. R.
this morning for Hutchison, Kas.
Deputy Sheriff John S. McCallister
was at Coal Run Monday and arrested
Otto Deering, who was indicted by the
last grand jury for injuring telegraph
lines He will be tried at the present
term of court, together with James
Poppenger, who was indicted for the
same offense.
Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Wood
bridge entertained small party of
friends last evening in honor of Mrs
Sands, of Parkersburg, who is the
guest of Mrs. Miriam Loomis.
The United States lighthouse tend.
err. Golden Rod, arrived at the wharf
Saturday, and all day yesterday was
the center Of all eyes. 1t is probably
the trimmest craft on Western waters
The boat visits the 531 lights between
Pittsburg and Cairo four times year,
paying the keepers and keeping up the
supplies. Capt. George A. Vandergrift
commands the boat and on this trip
has as his guest Commander B. S. Rich
ards, the newly-appointed inspector of
lights in this district.-Pittsburg
Times,
Mrs. Daniel Kelley will entertain
at cards Friday evening, in honor of
her sister, Miss Minnie Nelson, of Con-
dusport, Pa.
Mr.. W. S. Hayes, General Manager
of the Leideclser Tool Company, has
resigned his position, haying sold his
stock and ceas ased to be identified with
the company.
Mascot" up to Date, Auditorium,
November 10Th.
Mrs. c. R. Hovey, Third street, re-
ceived a telegram on Monday notify
ing her of the death of her father, Mr.
Nathan Fawcett, which occurred at
Tin Cup, Colorado. No details were
given, but the remains will probably
be brought to Marietta for burial.
Several years ago Mr.. Fawcett was
closely identified with the business in
terests of Marietta and was one of the
best known citizens of the city. His
death will be learned of with deep re-
gret by host of friends. His ago was
70 years.
-Messrs. G. c. Lyman and Henry G.
BOIL, of this city. have been chosen to
serve on the United States Grand Jury
which meets at Columbus December 1.
The members of the Lobdell Cy-
cling Club are requested to meet at the
club room Sunday evening at 6:SO and
attend the meeting at the NJ E. church
in body.
AT the weekly meeting of the Lob
dell Cycling Club resolution was
passed, giving the use of the club room
one night each week to any lady cy-
clists who would become members of
the National L. A. w.
AT Akron an interesting character
exercised his election privileges at the
late election. 1t was John Darr, aged
Sc years, who walked two miles to the
polls. When resident of Niles, o., he
made the cradle in which was rocked
William Mckinley in his infancy.
Mr.. Harry Ogle has accepted po-
sition os shipping clerk in the Office of
the Leidecker Tool Company.
1t is reported that there is deal on
between Capt. Booth and Fisher &
Green to trade the Marietta wharf
boat for the steamer Argand. Capt.