In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. Since the Centennial History is now out of print, the Breeze is reprinting articles from the book as space allows. This week’s selection will be the 197th installment of the Centennial History.

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WILLIAM RICE FAMILY
Submitted by O. R. Miller

William Rice was born on Oct. 29, 1820, in Forcheim, Germany, and is the progenitor of our Rice…