Memories of Civil War era figures and houses in Shepherdstown
The piece recalls local Civil War era residents and sites in Shepherdstown including Grover Maddox, Julia Burke, Captain Burke, and the Lucas family. It narrates scenes of Union soldiers, Confederate steadfastness, and a dramatic escape via a trapdoor as troops searched a home, along with notes on surviving family members and nearby historic properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labi Bunley
Joan
Kearmeyville
Vrick House
Julia Burke
Fong
Shu Telco
Lisa
Redmond Burke
Captain Burke
Wilaxje Union
Maryland
Caplin
MM Yorkees
Burke
Nim Tell
Eli
Les Ashes
Julia Byrze
Nero
New Street
Virginia McGliney
George McGliney
Mise McGlincy
Fanlty
Ald
Tommy Fawcett
Hnes
Kearnevaville
County tax rates cut in five districts by court action
County court reduced road levies in Shepherdstown Middleway and Charles Town and trimmed rates in Harper's Ferry and Kabletown while reviewing published estimates. Shepherdstown drops to 20 cents Middleway to 20 cents Charles Town to 23 cents per hundred dollars. Exonerations granted for personal property and real estate in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Middleway
Charles Town
Harper's Ferry
Kabletown
W. L. Erwin
George Robinson
J. L. Currens
Virginia W. Waller
Ranson
Boy Scout Return From Nine Day Camp at Shannondale
Nine Boy Scouts left Shannondale Springs camp after nine days returning Tuesday. Rev John A Grose and Wins ters Folk supervised with Mrs Grose and Miss Mary Grose as housekeepers. They enjoyed campfire yarns and songs but found the trip dull overall, catching one fish among fifteen boys and reporting too many beans and frequent prayers. One deserter, Ollie Hamilton, left due to homesickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Herman Merchant
Register Office
New York
Roanoke
Lottie Schneider
Shepherd College
Charleston
W. Va
Conduc Teachers' Institute
Kity
Grant County
Petersburg
J. C. Tabler
Duffields
Harper's Ferry
Charles W. Licklider
Elizabeth
Licklider
Wen. Ho Hy Hawn
Baltimore
F. H. Merchent
R. S. Angell
Little ‘Cannon
Willard
Ohio
G. E. Walters
Shepferdstown
Shannondale Springs
Kabletown
John A. Grose
Winsters Folk
Chatee
Ollie Hamilton
Annexation efforts prompt real estate revaluation plan
Mr. Yost of the State Tax Commission urged county leaders to raise real estate values during the levy term. He stated the true value aligns with what the state seeks, and the assessor and deputies should revalue all real estate this fall. The review would affect next year’s tax levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
State Tax Commissioner's Office
State Tax Commissioner
Uresdom
Morgan's Grove Fair Highlights Gulden Returns at Shepherdstown
The Morgan's Grove fair opens Monday September 5 at Shepherdstown and runs through Friday. Big events include a Baltimore band, the Georgette Trio, a balloon ascent, and a baby show with prizes such as silver cups and gold neck chains. There are numerous exhibits, dancing, and a large tent colony. safety tips urge carrying little cash and avoiding risky activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Crete
Farkov
M4ty Band
Baltimore
Weat I
Williamsport
Barn Fire Destroys Large 1860 Stone Bank Barn Near SI
The large bank barn on four K Hopkins farm east of SI was burnt between 10 and 1. The interior and nearby corn-house were ablaze when noticed by Hopkins and family. no livestock lost. Insurance of 2000 on barn and line on corn-house with Washington County Mutual. 800 on crops by Harrison Schley. The 86 by 42 foot barn, built in 1860 by the late Win Blackford, had heavy stone walls and unusually sturdy timbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Washington County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Harrison Schley
Win
Blackford
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NES
Shepherdsman
Grover Maddox
Oret
de Kennedy
Ge Casine
Jaber
Kennehouse
Tae
Edward Lucis
Dauahra
Goedvor
Lucas Tame
Geo
Enoot Mill
Iler
Lucas
Atryi
Anmather
Ag Bis
Bnene
Gentee T Hodges
Pinsburg
Hodges
Med States Steel Corporaton
Pittsburg
Tanly
Sesson
Iron and Steel
Hammond T. Staley
Laby
Maybeury
Staley
Claywn Myers
Julia Merrell
Frances Dailey
Powhaton
A. W. Finly
Defenit
Charles W. Spicer
Mrr
Wiig E. Skinner
Ott
James K. Barnhart
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Martinsburg
Katie Snyder
Sayeth
Wilkes Barre
Scranton
Carbondale
Sherwood
Snyder
Nisa Laura Licklider
Gertrude Clary
Martineburn
Summit Point
W. E. Brown
Walter T. Fredeking
Hinton
Shepherdtown
Hargubure
J. Harry Shepherdean
Frank W. Myers
Cranford
J. I Jare
AWS
Anita Houser
Mire Clara
Katherine Jackson
Washington
Frank Allen
Deatrice Goodwit
E. J. Goldsborough
Leeland
Willenelby M. Lemen
N. J
Lenin
Fadeen
Gale
Richard Osbourn
Sandy Ridge
Spencer Nottingham
Eastville
Eastvile
Jotin W. Link
New Market
Wim
Alk End
Joseph PF. Stone
Wermar
Shephensstown
W. Ferrell
Needy
Mar
Sid Heighborhood
Shephenistows
Frankie Needy
Aleharerta Swartley
Hiphemire
Erm
Clarence Lick
Marysville
Pacie
Hirary Owens
Owens
Mary Clark
Blanche Bonemous
Edna Sprankie
Harrisburg
J. L. Welshans
Charles J. Anseld
Wilson, Pa
Edward L. Folk
Frederick County
Mary Campbell
Sidney Kearfott
Kearneysville
Charles B. VarMeite
Severa
Luray Va
Ood
Floyd VanMeter
Berkeley County
Delegaton
VanMetre
Locus Partners
Bourst
State
A. Ambrose
Henry S. League
Desession
Gassaway
Yeats Am Wids
Nostarne Cremetcy
League Wits
netLe
Wisom John
Hancick
Chiel A
League
Presbyterian Church
Miss Nicely
John D. Conard
Frederick
Mr. Gonard
Donard
Shepherd Farm
Norh
Fannie Dunn
James K
John
Charles Dunn
Isaac Canter
M. |. Church South
Walter Reed
Hington
Martins. A Dare
Mary A. Gardner
Drusilla Roberts
Geo. W. Roberts
Margaret Souders
Daniel Souders
Sharpsburg
Annie V. Molor
Avilla
Gerstown
Wm. B. Rutherford
Washington and
Duke Streets
Robert G. Miller
Bernie Billmyer
Rumsey Avenue
Shafer
Helen Pendleton
RG. Miller
Washington Street
Virginia House
Miller
Jefferson Circuit Court
Famerly
Lave Lepislavore
Bir
Berkeley
U. S. District Court
Boswell
Boy Scouty
Wena
Drisler
Price
Morgan's Grove
Indies
Tair
Farson
E Tnmus
Dave Devil Doherty
Hill
Georgette
Helen Jackley
Ducos Brothers
Don & Levine
Donald Sisters
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