Baltimore and Ohio defies railroad commissioner order
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad refuses to change its north bound afternoon schedule to allow a Strasburg Junction connection with the Southern, with ten days to comply and a possible court referral. A later item reports Dr William Gold of Winchester, an official’s relative, reportedly murdered in Honduras, with word of his possible recovery and local American sentiment demanding punishment of the Honduran killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. C. Hill
Richmond
Strasburg Junction
Southern
Hill
Baltimore and Ohio
Circuit Court
Fragmentary Catalog of Small Goods and Prices
A scanned fragment lists assorted small items such as paper cutters erasers ink wells stamp boxes match boxes calf bells hat curlers nail cles shoe and buttoners shoe nimble and others. It suggests common prices for genuine sterling as 25 50 65 or 1.50 dollars in a period pricing context.
Joubert as a Johnny Reb in Stonewall Jackson’s shadow
An interview recalls Piet Joubert, born in Louisiana, as the Confederate commander who trained under Stonewall Jackson and later led Boer forces. The account places him in Winchester, Front Royal, and Vicksburg, noting friendship with Jackson and a lineage of Louisiana relatives.
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Fontaine
Piet Joubert
Red Forces
Ameri- Johnny Reb
Reis
Stonewall Jackson
Winchester
Jackson
Britain
Lamar Fontaine
Lyon
Miss
J. F
Ander
Georgia Railroad
Joubert
South Africa
Louisiana
Dick Taylor
Jack Hays
Taylor
Renetab
Front Royal
Lles
Stonewall
Chancellorsville
Colonel Joubert
Joseph E.johnston
Vicksburg
Jouber
Funeral for Weiks Held at Middletown Church
The funeral of George J. Weiks, found dead near Middletown after a self inflicted death, was conducted Monday at the Middletown Methodist Church. Pastor Rev. J. H. Watkins led the service assisted by Rev. Dr. A. M. Kackley and Rev. J. C. Thresher, delivering a sermon on judgment and the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Weiks
Middletown
Methodist
Star
J. H. Watkins
Charlestown
Watkins
A. M. Kackley
J. C. Thresher
Mr. Watkins
Second Corinthians
Christ
Gloves and Handkerchiefs with Painted Celluloid Tops
Catalog note lists gloves and handkerchiefs in silk and satin with matching linings and hand painted celluloid tops, priced at 60 cents and up.
Pin Cushions and Accessories for Sale
Exquisite pin cushions in delicate satin shades trimmed with lace and embroidery. Ready for travel cases, 75 cents and up. Pin trays puff boxes and rose bowls also offered, with some pieces as low as 12.
Handkerchiefs Sale Displays Fine Embroidery
Display features handkerchiefs with embroidery and lace hooks offered at 8 cents to 1 dollar. Names can be marked on handkerchiefs without extra charge.
Initial Handkerchiefs in Silk and Linen Sets
Advertises men's silk initial handkerchiefs at 10 cents each and ladies and gentlemen's initial hankies. Six-ounce linen ladies initials in boxes of six priced 75 cents per box, with black cream and color options 50 cents and up.
Purses and books in leather offered in variety
Goods include purses pocket books and combination books in black and colored leathers with plain and mounted styles Selito priced at 1.50 each.
Glove Sale Highlights 85c to 1.60 Per Pair
The ad features Centemeri and other reliable makes with ton, clasp and lace gloves in Genoa Pees Cian mochas and castors. Beautiful colorings priced from 85 cents to 1.60 per pair.
Richfurs Present Low Cost Christmas Toys
A fragmented list shows cheap Christmas gifts with items priced from about $1.25. The text hints at assorted novelties described as Richfurs and air range items, but details are incomplete.
Store Displays Elaborate Christmas Windows Shine
Mr Samuel R Atwell enhances his shop by decorating large display windows on the second and third floors. Fresh small trees project over the street, glittering with tinsel stockings and toys in a clever attractive scene. Also offered are English walnuts two pounds for 25 cents and four pounds French milk chocolate sweets for 25 cents at Pentz Faulkner corner. Margarite Hoover departs tomorrow for Luray to spend Christmas with Aunt Miss Broadus Lucey Smith sails to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Atwell
Hag
Pentz
Faulkner,corner
Building Commission awards contracts for city hall project
The Building Commission of Rouss City Hall awarded plans to Frank H. Jackson and second prize to W Marbury Maccafferty of Baltimore. John McCoy lands excavation contract at 25 cents per cubic yard for earth and stone. 85 cents for solid rock. 700000 common brick contracted to E M Barr at 3.50 per thousand. Construction to start after council approval with work aimed to finish excavation by April 1. The old market house to remain until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss City Hall
Frank H. Jackson
W. Marbury Maccafferty
Baltimore
John McCoy
McCoy
Market House
E. M. Barr
Early Morning Marriage at Bliss
In Bliss at 6 oclock this morning Mr William Lupton and Miss Minnie Hammond, sister of Miss Clara Hammond, united in marriage. Rev W Smith officiated and a wedding breakfast followed with friends in attendance. The couple soon left by train for a tour after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Lupter
Bliss
Newlborn
Wm. Lupton
Minnie Hammond
Clara Hammond
Geo. H. Hammond
Cedar Creek
A Pretty Home Wedding in County Church
A pretty home wedding occurred at the Mason residence five miles southeast of the city at 5 p m yesterday. Miss Emma J Mason married Geo B Kern in a ceremony by Pey S D pastor of the U S city. Guests later dined together and enjoyed a bountiful repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC. Mason
Emma J
Geo. B. Kern
Pey. S. D
U. S
Revival services at United Brethren Church attract attendees
Last night at the United Brethren Church Rev. E. Olin Eldridge preached a searching sermon from the text This is a faithful saying worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Two converts came to the altar and services continue tonight with Rev. Fox assisting at 7 30 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
E. Olin Eldridge
Market Street M. E
Christ Jesus
Fox
Valley School House Entertainment At Martinsburg Road
Sunday School on Martinsburg road presents a Tuesday night program including music dialogues and recitations. Admission is ten cents with proceeds used to fund additions to the Sunday School library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School
Martinsburg Road
Beardsworth Orchestra Has Final Rehearsal Tonight
Members of Prof Beardsworth's Orchestra meet at Mr T M Bantz on North Market Street for an 8 15 p m farewell rehearsal before Beardsworth moves to Stauston after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Beardsworth
T. M. Bantzi
North Market Street
Stauston
Marriage License Issued in Martinsburg Area
A marriage license was issued yesterday by the Clerk of the County Court of Bernley Martinsburg W Va to Stephen B. McCarty of Frederick County Va and Lillie F Braithwaite of Berkeley County The wedding occurred today The bride is well known in the city and has many relatives here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court of
Bern
Unclear OCR fragment on salaries and staff relocations
Fragmentary text mentions Lucien Lupton Festanas employees of a railway and a pay resolution. References to January, Singapore, New York, troopship Forty Seventh, Dr Stone, Frederick County, and violet at home suggest disrupted report of payroll actions and travel items with muddled names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien
Lupton and
Festanas
Sen- Am Oh RR
Singapore
New York
Frederick County
Masons Plan Marble Front For Main Street Temple
The Masons near completion of plans to remodel the front of their Main Street temple. Architect Frank H. Jackson presented a snow white marble design with stone trim, and work is expected to start in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Masonic Temple
Valley of
Virginia
Frank H. Jackson
Bazaar committee invites many for annual supper and fair
Fiendship Fire Company bazaar committee issues invitations for an annual supper and fair to be held at Friendship Hall. A Thursday meeting of the ladies on December 28 is noted, with concerns some ladies may have been overlooked and asked to inform if missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiendship Fire Company
Felney
Friendship Hall
Cnmittee
Mrs Myrtie Peak Dies Noted Equestrienne From Massachusetts
Mrs. F B Hoffman of Sivas Lake Massachusetts died Monday night at home. Known as Myrtie Peak she gained national reputation as a leading equestrienne and fancy rider. She was a repeat attraction at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Fair years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Hoffman
Sivas Lake
Mass
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