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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

LIVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULp
inInk or the future. Invest few s ooi,
!aIs IN real estate. and when you neen
the money you'll be surprised how much
you nave. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

TENEMENT THREE ROOMS ON
third floor, water and gas la Willard
avenue. aH-2t.
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ALL OUR NEW. UP-To-DATE COZ
,hss ,hhses are OF special design and con.sdn .ln
ae ana issest improvements; terms 300 osoEF 19MF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR SALE-CENTRALLY LOCATED
one-Iamily house of IL rooms; all I'm.
proyementsi 5000 So II. OF land. lSAAC
l.. GOFF co.
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WANTED-MAN OF EDUCATION
and address: representing reliable house.
60 sell merchants and manufac turers. Ad-
dress J-S6, News Office. al2-St
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TO LET-sEvEN-RooM COTTAGE,
plain, for 800 for season. at Oakland
Beach. Address J. II. Woodbridge. Oak
land Beach. or 81 Exchange place. city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR SALE-A FINE TWO FAMILY
house on Ocean street, with every con-
venience; price, $1,000. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

WANTED FOR THE u. g. ARMY
bodied, unmarried men. between ages
n and IS: citizens OF United States OF good
character and temperate habits.
who can speak. read and write
English. For Information ypply TO Re.
cruiting office. "a North Main street,
Providence, n l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR SALE-A COSY. MODERN COT
tage OF we'll laid out rooms; thoroughiv
built and artisticaily finished; 500 down
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR sALE-AN UP-To-DATE COT
tage OF 10 rooms and conveniences. To-
Gated Just OF Broad street, will be sold
for Si5o0. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR SALE-A NICE MODERN COT
tage OF rooms. Just little way out OF
the city. for 800 down and monthly pay
ments like rent does the rest ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
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For Sale
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

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Tor subsequent insertions.
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Daily Wants
HELP WANTED-MALE

WANTED - CARRIAGE TRIMMEk,5
and varnish rubbers Address V-e
Office. ale-o'
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HERE'S A PIECE OF PROPERTY
that Will interest you: a nearby new
nome excellent location, $3.50; terms
easy ISAAC l. GOFB CO.
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For Sale
FOR SALE.

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unoer this headlnoi one-haf cent woro
'or subsequent Insertions.
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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MAX
Ing a change this spring-moving into
home OF your own7 See ISAAC L. GOFF,
III Westminster street.
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WANTED - EBECTRoTYPE MOUL-
Ger Address J-A. News Office al2-5t
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WE HAVE PREPARED PLANS FOR
spring building, which we would like 70
show. anyone Interested in owning their
own home. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

If YOU WISH TO OWN YOuH
nome or invest your earnings where tney
VIII De absolutely safe and profitable see
US ISAAC l. GOFF co.
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WANTED-MAN WITH SMALL CAP
ital 10 take half interest with reliable
party in business; guarantee pay $50 10
500 week; satisfactory security and ref
erences given Address H-l5, News OF
flee asst
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FOR SALE-A GOOD 2-TENEMENT
house on Marshall street, In excellent re-
pair; will be sold for s&0o. ISAAC l..
(iOEE co.
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HELP WANTED FEMALE

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under this heading; one-half cent word
Tor subsequent Insertions.
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wANTED--A SOLICITOR. BIG COM
mission. no books. Address J-s2 News
Office. al2-5t
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Of rooms: $500 so A. 81 land; taxed for
ss<p 49, ISAAC l.. GOFF CO, Ill Wes'ihi"
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WANTED = FIRST CLASS BARRIER
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

CARPETS TAKEN UP. CLEANED
and returned the same day: also house
cleaning done C-42. News Office. ai2-tf
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WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED GIRL
for general housework. Address Q-l2'
News Office. alSN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

FOR sALE-HoMEs FOR THE PEo-
pie at Lincoln Park: all improvements:
only 500 down secures II. ISAAC T..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT
auctioning your property? For good re-
suits see US. ISAAC J.. GOFF CO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
PROGRAM FOR
CORNER
Greek Catholics will Celebrate
the Event Monday Several
Speeches to be Made.
OUT OF TOWN PRIESTS.

Arrangements for the laying of thu
cornerstone of st. John Baptisatu!
Greek Catholic church, Mt Broad ant
Division streets, are now complete
The ceremonies, as told in the News
will be held Monday morning, May
80.
At9 O'Clock the societies OF the
church will plaroh to the Central de-
pot TO meet the visiting priests Re-
turning tc the little frame church, il
the rear of the new edlfice, mass will
be said at 10 30 O'Clock. The corner
stone lay ing will then take place.
Rev. BAsilius Volosin, of Passaic
will deliver all ad dress i'll Slavish
Rev. EIias Goydics. of Bayonne
will speak in Hungarian. Rev
Dresses Zloozky, of Llnsport, Pa.
will also speak and will say mass al
the services in the church.
All the societies come cd with tht
church are expected tn turn out
This church is tho only Greel
Catholic congregation in this vicinity
and large numbers of parishoners ant
others are expected 10 be present from
Woo lhridge, Oartaret, Port Reading,
Keasbey, MGiuchen md Fords.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
ON
JUNE SIXTH.
George M. Valentines Term in
State Prison Expires on
That Date.
MORE INDICTMENTS.

George M. Valentine, who robbed
the Middlesex County Bank of
$208, 600. will he released from Jail
on June 6, having served a term of six
years, less time off for good behavior,
Oh pleas of non wilt to two allega-
tions charging him with taking $32.-
600 from these two banks. There are
still six indictments against him to
which he has pleaded non wilt, and
Justice Fort, of the Supreme Court,
il looking into tho question of SEN
fencing him on these when he gets
ont next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
FORESTERS OF DISTRICT NO. 10
CELEBRATE BOTH ANNIVERSARY
Courts Perth Amboy and
Keasbey were the
Hosts. Had An
Excellent Time.

Court Perth Amboy 3,043, and
Keasbey 1867, Independent Order OF
Foresters, entertained royalty in Will
der Hall last night in honor of the
thirtieth anniversary of tho founding
of the order. There gathered as their
guests, members of Courts Metuchen,
Woodbridge, ID. G. Chase, of South
Amboy. and Companion Court Martha
Washington, Of this city, all of Dis
trict No. 10.
The hall was about hree-fourths
full 1t was beautifully decorated
with bunting aud American and
Forester hlgs. The initials of the
order, 81 Q. F." in electric lights,
over foot high, acre displayed. one
at each SHE OF, and one over, the
stage.
An excellent program WAS presented.
j. r. Lamond, monologuo artist,
made hit, MS did Charles II. Sheck,
n magician and slight-of- hand per
former of high order.
Stanley V. Sanford scored q com.
plete success in his singing and mono
loguo cat
The best numbers on the program
were the tenor solos of j. Albert
Driscoll. IIo sang several ballads and
other songs in excellent style. He was
heartily encored. The program
throughout was one nf the hest that
mas been heard in this city for some
time.
When half of the program had been
presented, the initiation of nearly a
hundred candidates into the three
local courts took place 1t had beer
expected that the State officers would
be present. but they were unable to
do so. The initiation ceremonies were
conducted instead by five of the
officers of Courts Perth Amboy and
Keasbey. The anniversary proclama.
tion of the High Chief Ranger,
William J. O'Brien, was read by Jesse
Sickles.
Following the completion of the
program the floor was cleared and
dancing enjoyed until the small hours.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
of four pieces Refreshments were
served during the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
WERE MARRIED
AT 4 O'CLOCK.
Rev. Dr.. H. G. MendenhaIl Takes
Miss Peck 10 be his
Bride.
LOCAL GUESTS PRESENT.

Before small company of relatives
and intimate friends, at Delmonico's
New York, at 4 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, Rev. DIR. Harlan G. Men.
denhall, former pastor of tho First
Presbyterian church, of this city, was
married to Miss Lillian Peck
daughter of Mrs. and the late Rev.
Aaron Peck, one of DR.. Mendonhall's S
predecessors.
Tho ceremony was performed nv
Rev. David j DR.. Burrell, pastor of the
Marble Collegiate church. Fifth
avenue and Twenty ninth street, New
York. Tho bride was given away by
her cousin, Mr.. David III. Pierson
She was gowned Gin white satin and
carried lilies of The valleys. The maid
of honor WINS Miss Rosalino Harrison
of New York. and the bridesmaids
were M iss Laura Worthington, OF
Washington, ID. G., and Miss Nav
jennings, of Orange, N. j., cousins
of the bride. Tho best man was Rev.
DR.. Charles ". Townsend. and the
ushers wero Mr. William H. Peck and
Mr.. Henry G. Lewis.
A reception III the adjoining pai lors
followed tho ceremony, and lasted
until nearly G O'Clock.
DIR. and Mrs Mendonhall will sail
for n EuroDeau trim Oh Jure s, on the
Teutonic.
Those who wore present from tin is
city Mt the ceremony and reception
were Mr. and Mrs. William Murdoch ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ID. Snedeker
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward W. Barnes; Mr..
and Mrs. John II. Gregory; MIR. and
Mrs. Edward r. Proctor and Mrs.
James Stafford.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
NEW DANCING PAVILION.

Tho work of inclosin0 tho large
dancing PAVILION at Pulaski Park has
been completed and tho painting also
done. A large fence has been erected.
The grand opening of this resort,
which is destined to become very
popular, will take place OH Saturday,
June 4, when hop and other features
will be provided The dancing space
of tho floor is large. 1t is surrounded
spacious grounds which are admirably
adapted for picnics and other outings.
The now resort is on State street n
short distance north of Chauncey
street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
LIKE OLD TIMES.

The many friends of II. Y. Rush
will bo pleased TO hear that he has
purchased the business formerly cor
ductod by Frank Russell, mt 81 Smith
street. Mr.. Rust formerly hal tho
leading confectionery store of tn @
city. in the building now occupied by
the First National Bunk. but was
compelled through Ill health to give
it up. The, fact that she intends to
cond net tho present business along
tho same lines is guarantee that
tho store will be all it's patrons could
desire
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
THOR LODGE PlCs;r.

Thor Lodge No. 46, Danish Brother
hood, is making great preparations for
it's thirteenth annual picnic which
will be held at Union Grove, OH
Memorial Day, commencing ut 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. There will
be prize shooting and races, to the
winners of which valuable prizes will
be awarded. There will be bowling
and dancing. A stage leaving the
corner of Smith and Oak streets every
half hour will carry patrons to the
grove.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
FIRST FLOOR OF THE
HOSE HOUSE FINISHED.

Tomorrow night will end the fl rs t
week of the mission which the Paul
list Fathers from Hoboken are hold
ing for two weeks in st Marys
Roman Cath olic church. This week
has been reserved for the ladies.
The masses are held in the morning
at 5, S and O'Clock ana tho service
in the evening is at Z 80 O'Clock.
Commencing with Sunday morning
Mt the 10 AS o clock mass. the mission
for the men of the parish will start.
Both Pnulists Fathers in charge nre
converts to the Catholic church. They
are Rev. Father Valentine and Rev.
Father Dracamus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
NEWS PAPER SAYS H. P.
HANSEN WAS MARIE D.

A newspaper from Utica, n. Y, has
been roceived in this city by n mem
Der of tho Danish Sociable A. g., in
which the announcement of the
marriage of II. p. Hansen, the we'll
known and popular wrestler, Of this
city, is made.
Tho friends of Hansen are waiting
his arrival in this city tomorrow
night, and they intend to give him n
great time in honor of his becoming
benedict, ana doing it so quietly,
too.
! 1t is sail that the bride is a girl
from Sweden, who came to this
country only u short time ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
WOULD HAVE STORES
CLOSE DOORS EARLY
Clerks Ask Merchants to Close at
6 O'clock Every Night in
Summer.

A number of the retail store clerks III
this city are talking of getting up a
petition asking local merchants to close
every night during the summer at 6
o'clock.
Last summer. many of the store&eep-
ers closed at this hour and the clerks
have the assurance of these merchants,
that they will do the same this summer,
but these merchants made the suggestion
that it would be n good idea for some of
the clerks to see the rest of the business
men and ask them to do the same.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
EXTENDING THE WATER
MAIN ON THE SHORES.
Water. Board Met Last Night and
Clerk will Advertise for More
Bids.

The Board of Water Commissioners,
last night, took up for consideration
the plans and specifications for three
sections of the new twenty-fourin inc h
main on both sides of the river. Af-
ter the plans had been gono over, tho
clerk was authorized to advertise for
bids for tho work of laving these three
sections. They will be advertised for
separately, although all threo con
tracts may be awarded to one firm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
SOCIABLE AT
SIMPSON M. E.
Standard Bearers Entertained in
the Lecture Room Of the
Church.
PRESENTED A PILLOW.

The Standard Bearers, of Simpson
NJ E. church, held a very successful
leap year social in the lecture room
last night. A number of members of
the Young Men s Forum were present
and were presented with handsome
pillow by the young ladies'.
The presentation speech was made
by Rev. S. L. jackson, pastor of the
church. j. Leon Thompson accepted
the pillow in behalf of the Forum.
All present spent a very enjoyable
evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
LADIES WILL ATTEND.

All members of the Daughters Of
Liberty, Council No. I, of this city,
are requested to meet in the lodge
room in City Hall. Decoration Day Mt
~ clock noon, to make arrangements
for attending the mounting the cannon
in the City Hall Park, by Major
James H. Dandy Post, G. A. r. The
ladies will please wear their badges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
STONE IS IN PLACE.

Yesterday the stone bearing the in
scription dedicated May 30, 1904,
was put in place on the brick support
being erected for tho Civil war gun
10 be placed in City Hall Park. Work
being rushed and the base will be
completed and tho gun in place in
ample time for the dedication services
on Decoration Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
WILL SING DIXIE SONGS
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.

Tomorrow afternoon the GaT0T :.
will present "An Afternoon in Dixie, Y
a pleasing concert-program, consisting OF
songs, instrumental music and reading,
in the First Presbyterian Chapel, COM
mencing at 3. 81. o clock The club will be
assisted by Mrs. F. w. Kitchel and Dr.
G. w Fithiau
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
CALL FOR the CADETS.

All members of the Westminster
Cadets nro requested TO attend meet
ing to be held tonight at 7:i5 sharp
to mako arrangements for Decoration
Day, in the Presbyterian chapel, Rec.
tor street.
]. A. DANNER,
Commander.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
SERVICE STRIP ES IN USE.

All of the trolley employees of the
Public Service Corporation on the
Perth Amboy run havo donned their
new spring uniforms and they look
neat and up to date. Service stripes
are now in use for both the conductors
and motormen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
Excursion to Coney Island.

boat Company will run an excursion to
Coney Island Monday. The steamer
Johns. Warden will make the trip. A
large crowd expects to go from here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
Expect TO Have a Big Time.

A first-class time is anticipated at the
| Indian Clambake, of Court Standard,
Ill, Foresters of America, to be held at
! Loeser's Excelsior Grove Maurer, tomor-
row afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
SCHOOL CHILDREN
CELEBRATE THE DAY

Exercises are being held in the
schools of the city this afternoon in
celebration of Decoration Day. Songs,
Irecitations and speeches mako mp the
programs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27

Get the best stamps, they cost you no
more. The Blue Ex .hange Stamps are
the best. 64i4 -5-21-lt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27

The stamp OF all s'amps are the Blue
Exchange Stamps. d4l4- -25 gilt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27

Fisk, and Hartford bicycle tires put on
viii e you iit. ID. V. Rush.
6IS3 5-27 ct.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
Braga 10 Entertain Again.

The Braga Singing Society is making
every effort to exceed all forme + successes
at their concert and ball in Braga Hall to
morrow night. A pleasing pro gram has
been arranged and delightful evening
is assured TO the members and their
friends who attend.
Ask for the Blue Exchange Stamp, the
stamp that has value. Gl44-5-"7-lt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-27
CONTEST is
TOWN TALK.

Ballots deposited up to 6 O'Clock
last night are as follows:
John j. Deveny, p. A. 27G3l
Peter Poulson, P. A. 1887
j. Howard Hope, 2. A. 1852
Capt. Brum Simonson, Tott. 10000
Henry Balderston, p. A. 10l59
Capt. Thomas McElroy, Wood &c 1919
George Gillis, p. A. 42l9
w. f. Campbell, p. A. 1895
Mrs. f. e Bachman, Tottenville 1886
ID. W. Blair, p. A. 1893
Mar tin j. Olsen, P. A. 1887
l.. Wolff, p. A. 88l
Alex Conquest, P. A. 74O
Jack Klein. p. A. CAB
p. j. Smith, p. a. 2o3
Mrs. katherine Burke, z. A. 22S
|Axel Lembcke, p. A. 142
l.. Steiner, p. A. 75
Daniel Gallagher +. A 66
Frank Pfeil 5l
Selah Disbrow. p. A. IA
Fannie Deter, Wood 'b'd'g. IL
Edward Mooney, Woodbridge Z
Gilby Emmons PA. q
We Blue Exchange Stamps they ale
the best. G444-5-27-1t.
NEWS carriers wanted. Evening
News Office.
Combination, and double diamond tar
doms aud trplet for rent. ID. V. Rush.
6483 527 81
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-08
HORRIBLE
HOLOCAUST

Mr.. Fish and Rev. Stidd got out
of the building in some manner,
but whether they were blown out
by the force of the explosion or
groped their way out they do not
know. Mr.. Fling was found un-
conscious in the field nearby,
with his flesh literally burned to
crisp. and Mr.. Fish and Rev.
Stidd were also found close by.
horribly burned. Alexander, it
seems. tore from him such of his
burning clothes as he could. and
rolled in a deep mud hole near
by. He was so craZed with pain
he did not know what he did. and
when found some time later. he
was at the home Of j. W. HOlbert,
suffering untold agony.
The alarm was soon given. and
people were soon on the ground
ready to render any assistance
possible. And it was indeed a
sickening sight to see the five
charred bodies SmOuldering and
burning in the ashes long after
the building. which was a light.
one-story frame structure, had
burned away. but while the heat
was too intense to try to remove
them. And. in fact. no attempt
was made to remove them until
after daylight. in order that each
body might be identified from the
position it occupied. Mr.. Fling
told in detail before he died
where each person slept. and
stated that he saw his wife fall
near the cooking stove i'll the
kitchen. at which place her body
was found. The bodies Of Fish,
! Moore and the two children lay
exactly where their beds sat. and
by this means only were they
identified.
The remains Of Mrs. Fling.
her brother. Mr. Moore. and her
two children. were put together
in one casket. and. together with
remains of Mr.. Fling. they were
taken to Tanner Friday evening.
where they were Inferred Satur-
day.
, Robert Alexander. the seventh
victim. died Sunday evening at
) o'clock. and his remains were
taken to Parkersburg for burial.
The other two victims. Mr..
Fish and Rev. Stidd. are imprOv
ing very nicely. and strong hopes
are now entertained for their re-
cOvery.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-08
Mr.. BLODGETT HAS

Another connecting link be-
tween this city and Parkersburg
will be forged when Contractor
Frank II. BlOdgett of FairmOnt.
finishes the track between Sisters
vile and Friendly-a distance Of
five miles. a short time ago an
important meeting of those who
are interested in the new line
was held in Parkersburg. and the
contract for laying that section
of the road between Sistersvllle
and Friendly was awarded to MIR.
Blodgett. who is well-known IN
this city. having laid the tracks
of the new City railway. and who
has secured the contract for the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-08

laying Of the st. ClairSvilIe-Pas-
60 line for the Wheeling Traction
company.
The Parkersburg 81 Ohio Val
ley Traction company is taking
steps to have much of the track
laid as soon as possible. but they
will be greatly hampered in some
parts by lacking rights Of way.
At the present time there is a
line from Parkersburg to Will
Jamestown. one from SiSterSville
to New MartinSville. and one from
MoundsviIIe to Wheeling. The
latest addition is the line from
Friendly to Sistersville.-Wheel-
ing Telegraph.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-08

One of the most terrible and
awful catastrophes in the history
of this county, occurred on Spring
Fork, in the Yellow Creek oil
field. in Calhoun county, last Fri
day morning at 2 o'clock, says
the Calhoun Chronicle. The board
ing house of Henry Fling was de-
stroyed by fire, fatally burning
it's nine inmates, five of whom
failed to escape from the build
ing, and four perished in their
beds, possibly never awakening.
The dead are: Henry Fling, his
wife and two children, Mr..
Moore. a barber, brother to Mrs.
Fling. and a rig builder by the
name Of Fish.
Those fatally burned are: Rob
Alexander. Jr.. son of Robert AL
eXander. secretary Of the Home
Building association, of Parkers-
burg: a Mr.. Fish, brother to the
one who was burned to death,
and Rev. Mr.. Stidd. United
Brethren minister of Tanner, Gil
mer county.
The boarding house was To-
Gated on the Adam Hamrick land,
near the Hamrick No. 3 oil well,
Thursday evening all retired in
the best of spirits. without fore
boding of the terrible fate hang
ing over them. Near = o'clock
in the morning the we'll began
making an unusually heavy flow,
the noise of which aroused Young
Alexander. who arose. dressed
and went out OF see about it. He
at once saw that the well was
gassing heavily. and that the gas
was settling close to the surface
in the damp heavy air, and he
knew that an explosion was I'M
minent from the gas jets which
were burning near. and from the
lights in the building. Instead OF
running and saving himself, he
ran back into the building tC
awake the inmates and turn out
the lights. Mr.. Fling and his
wife were sleeping in room at
the rear Of the kitchen. and he
went to awake these first. And
just as he had re-entered the
building and called to Mr.. Fling
the gas ignited with a terrible
explosion. just what happened
in the next few minutes no one
knows nor ever will.
Mr.. Alexander, Mr.. Fling and