1893

 

 1893

The sources provide a variety of local news items, offering a glimpse into the daily life, concerns, and events of the community. Here's a summary of some of the key local news:

Community Events & Gatherings

• Meetings and Associations: The Teachers' Association of the Williamsburg District met on March 18, 1893. There was also a meeting of Hillsboro citizens to nominate corporation officers. A District Conference convened at Frost on August 31st.
• School Events: The annual commencement of the Greenbrier school was set to take place in two weeks. A training school for teachers was set to open at the Alta Vista School-House on April 14th.
• Church Events: A dedication of the new M.E. Church at White Oak Grove was planned, with Rev. J.S. Wickline preaching the dedicatory sermon. The cornerstone of the new Methodist Church, South, at Academy was to be laid on August 26th. A protracted meeting was held at the M.E. Church, South, resulting in some conversions.
• Other Events: There was a festival and musical entertainment at Marvin church. The Farmers' Institute met, with discussions about farming. A political rally was held.

Local Business & Development

• Property Sales: A.W. Arbuckle was selling property. Ed L. Warren was a contact for those seeking farms, timberlands, town lots, or residences in Lewisburg. H.W. McNeil sold land to S.A. & Edgar Beard. Henry Weiford sold his place near Lobelia.
• New Businesses: E.I. Holt opened a hotel. Overholt & Kinnison started their steam sawmill on the Greenbrier River. A large saw mill was being built in Pocahontas county. A lime-kiln was being built with a large capacity.
• Business Transactions: The Lewisburg Roller Mill Co. offered fertilizers. F.C. Brown & Co. advertised their training school for teachers.
• Railroad Development: There was discussion of the Greenbrier River Railroad and the West Virginia & Pittsburg Railroad.. A railroad was said to be coming. There were surveys to determine if a river route would be practical for the railroad.

Legal & Political News

• Court Matters: County officials qualified and gave bonds. The Circuit Court was in session. A Democratic County Convention was scheduled to nominate a candidate for County Superintendent.
• Local Government: The town council appointed R.K. Burns as Sergeant, F.M. Gum as Street Commissioner, and F.L. Beard as Assessor. There was a discussion of building a calaboose. There was a municipal election.
• Political Commentary: There were articles about the political issues of the day.

Health & Illness

• Illnesses: Various illnesses were reported, including the grip, pneumonia, dropsy of the heart, and typhoid fever.
• Deaths: Several deaths were reported, including that of John W. Burgess, who died of heart failure. There were also reports of deaths of children and other community members.

Weather & Natural Events

• Extreme Temperatures: The thermometer registered 40 below zero one morning, and 12 degrees below zero another.
• Drought: There was a severe drought, with corn crops suffering.
• Other Weather: There were reports of heavy rain.
• Nature: A small bird was found catching mice. A large rattlesnake was killed.

Other Notable News

• Community Concerns: There was discussion about the location of the county seat. There was concern about misbehavior during church services.
• Accidents: Several accidents were reported, including falls and injuries while cutting wood. A man was badly hurt while riding a log.
• Fires: A house was burned due to a defective flue.

This collection of local news provides a snapshot of a community that was experiencing growth, dealing with challenges, and engaging in social and community activities.