Eastern States Lead in Fruit
The Washington Post urges Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware to develop fruit growing. It argues their climates, soils, and proximity to big markets make fruit rich in potential, with California valley examples cited for comparison and possible economic shift from mining to orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
West Virginia
California
Oregon
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Pacific States
Far West
Maine
North Carolina
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Kentucky
Michigan
Old Style firm Horsey and Atwell Discontinued
Public notice states the firm of Horsey and Atwell will discontinue. The business will be continued at the old stand by W. C. Horsey and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsey & Atwell
W. C. .Horsey & CO
Leap Year Party Market St Rink Thursday Night
Sprint Produce Company advertises to pay the highest cash price for turkeys chickens ducks and geese delivered between the 12th and 19th of the month. Fine programs and a note to see another page for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Sprint Produce Company
Sale of Good Horses at Eskey Barn on Market Street
D. R. Eskey announces a public sale of driving and work horses at his barn 523 North Market Street. The event starts tomorrow morning with a quantity of quality animals offered for sale to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Eskey
Market Street
Baltimore and Ohio Agents Convene on Freight and Explosives
All station agents from Harpers Ferry to Strasburg Junction gathered at Hotel Evans for a conference on freight traffic and the handling of high explosives. Attendees included Supt. J. E. Spurrier and officials from Baltimore and Richmond, with reps from Stephens City, Charles Town, and nearby towns. A Staunton meeting followed the prior day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
Strasburg Junction
Hotel Evans
Staunton
J. E. Spurrier
J. L. Maphis
T. B. Patton
BE. S. King
W. W. Ruth
B. W.day
Baltimore
E. W. Shoemaker
Bureau of Explosives
Richmond
C. W. Spangler
W. Hottel
Cedar Creek
W. P. Williams
Capon Road
Stephens City
J. E. Cadwallader
Vauduce
A. Crisman
Kernstown
J. L. Jolliffe
Stephenson
Lewis Pidgeon
Wadesville
A. S. Allen
Charles Town
F. 8. Harrison
Halltown
W. R. Nicewarner
Millville
Boy Cuts Off Sister's Fingers Near Berryville
In Berryville on December 16 a three year old girl suffered two fingers severed from her right hand when an axe slipped while her six year old brother chopped a wood block. The incident occurred at their home of Mr J E Zombro, a local farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Detective Nabs Winchester Jay
Detective T A Blake arrested J M Maligan, a colored man sailing from Winchester, while attempting to board a train at Martinsburg's Cumberland Valley Railroad station in an intoxicated condition. He resisted but was overpowered, taken to police headquarters, and given a hearing before Justice Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Maligan
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Martinsburg
T. A. Blake
Matigan
Police
Jusice Smith
Box Rents Rise at the Postoffice
The Postoffice Department orders rent increases effective January 1. Boxes under 75 cents rise to 1 dollar, 1 dollar to 1.50, 1.50 to 2, and 2 to 3 dollars. Newly furnished rooms at The Dunbarton in Washington DC advertise reduced rates. Also mentions turkey offers and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bentley Kern
Dunbarton
Pennslyvania Ave
N. W
Washington, D.C
George N. Fries
Winchester
Via
Woman in Berryville jail sets herself on fire causing severe burns
Mrs Lizzie Tomblin wife of farmer Walter Tomblin from Clarke county endured a self immolating blaze in a Berryville jail cell after pulling straw from her bed and building a bonfire. She was rescued and returned to Staunton asylum for treatment as doctors fear for her life. Her condition followed a history of violent mental illness and prior hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tomblin
Clarke County
Berryville
Lizzie Tomblin
Shenandoah River
Western State Hospital
Staunton
J. Edward Harris
Banquet Planned for Lee Birthday by Confederate Camp
At a Gen. Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans meeting last night a banquet to honor Gen. Robert E Lee on January 19 was approved. A committee led by Rev. John P Hyde E Holmes Boyd and Peter Dinkle handles details. Daughters of the Confederacy will help prepare the meal and attend as guests. Speeches by prominent camp members and friends are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Robert Edward Lee
Reuss Avenue
John P. Hyde
E. Holmes Boyd
Peter Dinkle
Daughters of the Confederacy
Journal's Challenge Not Yet Answered
The Martinsburg Evening Journal offered a $250 YMCA fund challenge if its paid circulation doubled the Evening World and the Semi-Weekly Journal did the same relative to the Statesman Democrat. The challenge has not been accepted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Evening World
Statesman-Democrat
Y. M. C.A. Fund
Big Sale At Pannedit Farm Draws Countywide Attendance
People from the northern and northwestern parts of the county attended a public sale of personal property on the Pannedit farm four miles from town. All goods offered brought satisfactory prices.
Whissen & Brother Make An Assignment
A deed of assignment is filed in Shenandoah County. H A Whissen and Laura M Whissen trading as H A Whissen and Brother millers Edinburg with Judge F B Tavenner Woodstock as trustee report liabilities about 18000 and creditors likely to receive only about 25 cents on the dollar. Mrs Clara B Whissen, widow of Edward Whissen and former Winchester teacher, lists a $500 claim among creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah County
H. A. Whissen
Laura M. Whissen
H. A
Edward Whigsen
A. Whigsen
Clara B. Whissen
Whissen
Edward Whissen
MecVicar
Winchester Female High School
Portion of Mother's Estate Given in Virginia Will
The will of Mrs. Mary J. Messick of Dayton Virginia was admitted to probate in Rockingham county. Executor Lillie S. Weaver posted a $6 bond. The estate valued at $5,000 goes to husband William R. Messick son Rev. Lewis G. Messick and daughter Lillie S. Weaver in equal shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J.messick
Dayton
Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Lillie S. Weaver
Cincinnati Gets Count Cantwell
Tom Cantwell of Georgetown, Winchester star pitcher, signs with the Cincinnati National League club for next season at 2400 dollars annually. He will report after May 15, be 20 years old, six feet one inch tall and 200 pounds, with a senior major league future noted. Cantwell rose from the Southerns to Georgetown and Winchester, drawing major league attention with a strong winning record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom” Cantwell
Georgetown
Winchester
Cincinnati National League
Clu
Cantwell
Giants
Thomas’ A. Cantwell
Southerns
Washington
Georgetown University
Last Round of Conference Year
Presiding Elder George T. Tyler of Winchester district, Methodist Episcopal South, will open the fourth quarterly conference at Edinburg Shenandoah county next Sunday and preach. The circuit closes in March, a week before the annual conference. He preached at Middletown and Stephens City and yesterday at Payne's Chapel on the Brucetown circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Tyler
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Steady Tone in Wholesale Market Across Grains and Hay
In the wholesale market grain prices were mixed with wheat, corn and oats steady to dull while rye and hay showed firmer or quieter activity. Butter held steady as poultry prices softened and various payables were listed for oats hay potatoes and other staples.
Seven Shopping Days Left In Whitchester Holiday Sale
Christmas sales push in Whitchester promises seven days of presents below cost. Overstock prices reported on holiday goods as HABLE extends the sale, urging customers to call and secure bargains before the period ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrismas
Whitchester
Desirable Winchester Liveries Offered for Immediate Sale
Highest cash prices offered at T. M. Barr's for turkeys and other local items. One of the most desirable liveries in Winchester listed for sale by Shen Valley Realty Co with price right and immediate possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Barr’s. Lott
Winchester
Shen, Valley Realty Co
Remarkable 86 Year Old Man Celebrates Birthday
The many friends of Mr. Camillus Baker recount a lifetime of good conduct and health. Born November 15, 1822, he marked his 86th birthday with a quiet day of activity and a long country walk, staying true to his motto early to bed and rise. He and his wife plan their diamond anniversary on January 2, 1909, to celebrate sixty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillus
Baker
Lfe
Knight for a Day brings Frank Deshon and troupe to town
Frank Deshon and his company of pretty girls arrive by private car for B C Whitney's musical comedy Knight for a Day at the Auditorium. The Frederick News lauds the show musically and visually with Deshon and Jewell Darrell singled out for humor and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Deshon
B. C. Whitney
Knight
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Frederick News
Whitney
Jewell Darrell
Local Clothier Promises Savings On Suits and Overcoats
J P Haddox invites shoppers to compare his clothing line after surveying town offerings. He claims guarantees savings from 50 cents to 2 dollars fifty on suits or overcoats and promises style and makeup to ensure customer success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Haddox
For Sale Two Story Home on South Braddock Street
For sale a two story dwelling located at 413 on the west side of South Braddock street. Terms apply. Hansbrough and Carter handle the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Braddock Street
Hansbrough &Carter
Confectioners Sugar and Molasses Offerings at Local Firm
New crop confectioners sugar advertised with pure New Orleans and Porto Rico molasses at a local supplier. Holly orders urged for Christmas. Also listed are horse blankets robes gum horse covers storm fronts and cash aprons from Hil lyard and Lewis successors to Miller Sup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Te Orndoff & Mevivar’s
Holly
Hillyard & Lewis, Ptt
Miller Sup
Hillyard & Lewis, Iptf
Miller Sup. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.&c.r.r
Sister
Detective Nabs Winchester
Jay
Postoffice
Ramsburg
Lee
Whissen & Brother
Cincinnati
Mrs. C. S. Baker
Pretty Girls
Lptf
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!