Winchester Merchants and The Union Bank Of Winchester
A portrait of Winchester’s leading merchants and the Union Bank of Winchester founded in 1870. It highlights bank leadership, capital stock of 50 000 dollars, surplus 15 000 dollars, deposits 200 000 dollars, and the directors including Jas B Russell and M H Willis. Mention of James B Russell’s prominent local status and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Union Bank of
Jas. B. Russell
M. H. Willis
EK. Holmes Boyd
R W. Stone
Wm. P. McGuire
Wm. M. Atkinson
A. M
James B. Russell
GC. V. ER. B
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Valley
Funk and Bay Furniture Firm Prominent in Virginia City
One of the era’s notable stores in the city, Funk and Bay offer an extensive stock of ornamental and solid furniture at low prices. The firm handles parlor and bedroom sets, rockers, desks, sideboards, tables, and more, with a reputation for honest, liberal dealing. They also operate a general undertaking business supplying burial caskets, robes, and embalming services, maintaining a wide selection and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Funk & Bay
Virginia
Pelts
The Taylor House Hotel at Winchester Virginia
The Taylor House, opposite the Masonic Temple, is a 1846 rebuilt landmark with colonial style. Owner J W Brubaker modernized and expanded the 54 room brick hotel, run by his wife Mrs Brubaker with Clerk H B Carlton, attracting traveling men and Shenandoah Valley patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Virginia
Old Dominion
Taylor House
J. W. Brubaker
Valley of the Shenandoah
Brubaker
Frederick City
Maryland
Lancaster
Columbia City
Winchester
Saloon of W G Funk in Winchester Noted for Good Cheer
The Funk saloon at 1385 North Main Street in Winchester is described as a popular gathering place with a welcoming host W G Funk. The article notes his past experience as a mixologist and his focus on pleasing customers with quality drinks and service. It mentions imported wines and standard brands of beer and liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. G. Funk
North Main Street
Funk
Mr. Funk
Paic
Mary L. D. Avirett
Jno
J. Williams
Ador
P. Williams
E. Holmes Boyd
Ublishen
Commissioner's
Saecary
Res
George W Kurtz Furniture and Undertaking Leader in the Valley
George W Kurtz runs a large sales room offering parlor dining and bedroom sets and other furniture at low prices. He is an expert embalmer and undertaker with licensed status, operates three hearses, and has conducted funerals since 1866, earning strong local esteem for honest dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz
J W. Striker
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THE
Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Co
S. H. Hansbrough
East Watte Streett
Sa. Telephone
PER
Darr Star Times
Ae ’ Times
Star
Henry Baetjer
Union Bank OF Winchester
Sherwood
Old Nelson
Gibson
Chesapeake
Funk & Bay
Taylor
George W. Kurtz
Central Commercial College
Central— Commercial College
Cumberland
Va. C
Epw
Presno
Admr
D. W. Barton
D. W. Tamucouns
Nat
Bank of Cumberland
Fair Grounds
Shenae
Rost. T. McVicar's
Fair Grounds Carriage Works
Huntsberry
Huntsberry’s
North Main St
Phona 53
Funk & Ray
South Main St
T. J. Orndorff
Cranite & Marble Monuments
E. Water St
West Water St
Main
Hable
Heller’s
Hellers
Whitmore
Grand Duchess
Carnival Sale
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