Old History 5

 

Here are 20 events from the sources, each summarized in four sentences:

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  Joseph Knight was killed when he was hit by a train in Cass, WV. He was working at the lumber yards of Cass, WV when the accident occurred. The shifting train, heavily loaded, passed over Knight's body. Knight, age 42, had served nine months with the A. E. F. in France.
• James Shaver, a resident of Marlinton, WV, died at age 78. He had been in failing health for some time and suffered a paralytic stroke. He was survived by three daughters. Shaver was originally from Greenbrier County, WV.
• Oscar Dill Cass was promoted to sergeant. He was stationed in the Panama Canal Department. The promotion was announced by the department head, W. Va.
• Mr. and Mrs. Austin Nottingham had the largest family at a county event. They and their 11 children attended an afternoon event. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Galford were close behind, tied with another couple with 9 children.
• Rev. Grimes died at the age of 77. He had been a pastor at various churches in Virginia for 15 years. He was preaching at the time of his death. Grimes was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Beni Kedel Shrine.
• Thelma Beverage visited Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Walter. She spent several days at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter lived in Mitchell.
• George Addison Vines died in Botetourt County, VA. He was 55 years old at the time of his death. He was a native of Botetourt County but had been in Bath County for many years. Vines was survived by his wife and 5 children.
• Mrs. Sadie Vance died in Clifton Forge, VA. She was 89 years old. She was a lifelong resident of Alleghany County. She was survived by 3 children and a large circle of friends.
• Mrs. Ella Wallace died in Warm Springs, VA. She was buried in Spring season. The funeral services were at the Presbyterian Church. Wallace was 57 years old.
• L. Frank Wade died at his home in Lewisburg, WV. He was 58. He was survived by his wife and 6 children.
• Winford L. Trayer, formerly of Bath County, died at age 58. He was living in Augusta County at the time of his death. He was survived by his wife and 6 children.
• Dr. Reid White, formerly of Warm Springs, VA died at the age of 33. He was survived by his wife and one daughter.
• John L. Williams died in Arbovale at age 80. He was the son of a prominent Methodist minister. He was survived by one son.
• Charles F. Revercomb celebrated his 89th birthday with relatives and friends. Revercomb, a veteran of the Civil War, was a resident of Marlinton.
• Robert Rust died suddenly in Bath County. He was 55 years old. He was a well-known businessman and farmer. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
• Mrs. George W. Rose died in Covington, VA. Funeral services were held at the home of her nephew, Noah Rose. Rose had moved to Covington two years ago from New England.
• Fairfax, VA resident Timothy Alderman was taken from his home and shot. The sources do not give the date of this event, but note that Alderman's body was not found for three weeks. This event occurred near the bridge at Minnehaha Springs.
• The body of Henry Arbogast was found near his home. He had been shot. Like Timothy Alderman, this event occurred during the Civil War.
• A Union officer was killed while riding around a tree several times. He was riding quickly when the horse was frightened by a Confederate soldier and ran into a tree.
• Confederate soldiers camped near the home of Evelyn Beard during the Civil War. They camped in the fall and winter of 1861-62. Many of them were sick, and some died.