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 206th installment of the Centennial History.

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CHARLES OTIS AND BERTHA MAE SMITH
Submitted by Carol Rowsey and Marion Howell

Charles Otis Smith was born on February 9, 1887, in Putnam County, West…