Aduss’s Friend and the Penniless Ally in 19th Century Finance
The piece profiles Erastus Wiman as a close friend to Charles B. Rouss, detailing Wiman’s role in aiding Rouss after early reverses. It notes Wiman’s backing of Rouss’s credit and business ventures, and mentions the Mutual Mercantile Agency bankruptcy with $5,560 in creditor claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiman
Mutualercantile Agency
Broadway
New York
United States Circuit Court
Charles B. Rouss
Rouss
Winchester
McCracken
Charles Broadway Rouss
Gotham
Erastus Wiman
Rous
Social notes from Strasburg and nearby towns
Local notices list Mrs Martha E Fleet and daughter visiting in Strasburg and many residents traveling to Cedar Creek Capon River and Harpers Ferry for picnics and fishing. Others attend fairs, reunions, and church events with relatives in Martinsburg Washington and Lebanon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Fleet
Strasburg
Michael Lillis
Mortality and Orchard Pay Debated in Virginia
Census Bureau reports 1,039,094 deaths in the year with a 35.2 life expectancy average, Virginias death rate listed as 25,252. Charlestown resident C C Conklyn asks if an apple orchard pays, sharing his annual costs and receipts for thirteen to fifteen acres and inviting input from successful growers. The Charlestown Free Press cites Millers of Berkeley and Luptons of Frederick County for possible pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
C C. Conklyn
Charlestown
Waes
Charlestown Free Press
Berkeley
Luptons
Frederick County
Rattlesnake Encounter Reported Near Capon River
Rumor reaches Winchester of a sharp clash with a large seven foot rattlesnake near Capon River. Postmaster C. M. Garvin of High View was seen in town. Geo H Kin and Kinzel tied to the tale as residents await confirmation from Kinzel tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jannie Coleman
Washington
Lafayette Jackson
Winchester
Capon River
Geo. H. Kin
Kinzel
John
Mille
John Diffenderfer
Sirbaugh’s
Barepors
Capon
C. M. Garvin
High View
Noted Manchester Businessman Jacob Archer Dies After Illness
Jacob Archer a leading Man chester Virginia businessman died Wednesday after a brief illness. The Inwood Fair, a longstanding community event, closed this afternoon after a highly successful run. Estimates say two to three thousand people attended yesterday, many from Winch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Archer
Manchester
Inwood
Winch
Grangers Picnic Promisesdazzling Midway Attractions
Grangers Picnic runs August 26 to 31 at the Midway with a new lineup of acts including McGuire's educated horses Lunetta the Flying Lady a troupe of Bedouin Arabs Jofty tumbling gun spinning a miniature railroad a 24 inch locomotive and an Electrical Theatre all billed as clean and fleet class by management.
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Grangers
McGuire
Lunetta
Irregular Delivery Routes and Timed Trip Summary
Log lists multiple trips with times for delivery and collection. Includes 4th 8th and 9th trips and totals, with start leave return end times and durations. Mentions business section collection and full route coverage across boxes.
Excursions to Buffalo via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Excursion tickets to Buffalo and return via Pittsburg go on sale August 20 29 September 4 10 and 25 at 10 dollars for the round trip with seven day return validity from sale date. Trains depart Winchester at 6 a m. Ticket agents of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offer details. Mr M P Ebert Mr Wm Myers and sisters Misses Florence and Annie have returned from Buffalo. Blue and Black Dot Duck Skirts special 89s. Ammntean Stock Co.
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Baltimore & Onto
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Winchester
Baltimore’ & Ohio Railroad
M. P. Ebert
Wm Myers
Florence
Annie
Ammntean Stock Co
Hay Wanted for Thousand Tons of Baleds and Straw
Classified notice seeks purchase of one thousand tons of baled prime Smsowhy hay and baled straw. Includes an address for contact and delivery details. Legal and commercial terms to be arranged with J.8. Ony on Cc. Vv. BR.
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Cc. Vv
Sheep Sale Notice in White Hall Virginia
Eighty one good ewes and one fine Shropshire buck, all young sheep, will be sold at a sale in White Hall Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A En Ee Ine
White Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aduss
Rosser Campbell
Eugene
Cedar Creek
J. W. Miller
Nora Nott
Bisse Gibbs
Seize, Glenora
Martinsburg
James O. Ritter
Mrs. Henry Little
Norfolk, Va
Dan Conrad
Lizzie Logan
Henry K. Bryarly
Dan Kline
Inlaw
Harry Kline
S. M. Ritenoar
Famly
Lebanon Church
Wm. Wood and Child
Elizabeth Baker
Mr. Clay Brown
Baltimore
C. M. Gibbons
Roanoke
Mr. Oliver
Roadway
Ray
J. J. Fix
Round Hill
C. W. Ramsburg
S. P. Ramsburg
Capon Bridge
George Griffith
Ivar Griffith
Darkesville
Charley Rouss
Harpers Fery
Harpers Ferry
Samuel Bradley and Sons
Roy and
Middletown, Pa
Oia Hardy
West Germain Street
Just
Tuos P. 8Ratxs & Co
C. V. Ievator
W.nchester
Mrs. James
Gearing
Summit Point
Coleman R. Robinson
Louisville
W. Davis Conrad
Lexington
Robinson
R. A. Robinson
Shenandoah Valley Academy
North Avenue
Braddock Heights
Mitumi Surety Co
HORSEY @ ATWELL
Waltham Or Elgin
E. Bruce
Cnet the Optician & Jeweler
West Water
Exreckekkrek
Lewis Jones Knitting CO
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
Clase
Washin
Alexandy
Manassas
Front Ryal
Riverton
Woodstock
Edinburg
Mt. Jackson
New Market
Pine
T Jackson
Tras Hu SA Jc
I St
Bettie Dodd
South Braddock Street
Geo. Kurtz
RHIT
Ss Orvice
Thomas Keating
Agt
I OR
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Braddock Rye
Cumberlanding Com
North Main Street
Hable
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Main and Water Streets
Flass
Miller Supply Co
Vathirty
G. C. Shepart
United States
Burea Today
Virginia
Central Commercial College
Cumberland
Gregg
Glendale Fipmilz
Glendale
Glendale Fountain
Fred, S. Boyd
West Water Street
Main
Fine Farm
Stephens
H. Hable
Ore
Hite
Water and
Sraddock Streets
M. M. Lynon
Hahn't
Wright's
Wright, JR
Bae
Relaford
N. Main St
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