125 Years Ago

Herald of Jan. 14, 1897

Jesse, six year old son of James Wineland, residing near Martinsburg, was injured by a sled that fell on the back of his head. He was nearly scalped and was in critical condition at the time of publication.

The daughter of Austin B. Delozier, aged 4 years, of Duncansville came in contact in some way with a fire in the stove. She was consumed in flames and died a short time later.

A bill was to be introduced in the legislature to prevent the wearing of high hats in theaters.

The Republican primary of Martinsburg was to be held at the borough building on East Alleghen...