Charles B Rouss of Winchester Dies Noted Merchant
Charles Baltzell Rouss born in Woodsboro Maryland February 11 1876 moved to Winchester at ten began mercantile life at sixteen later built the world’s largest wholesale business. A Confederate veteran known for vast philanthropy and devotion to Winchester his death prompts mourning from many.
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Charles Baltzell Rouss
Woodsboro
Winchester
Billy Wilson
New York
Charles ‘Broadway
Dr. Hyde
Rouss
Reuss
Mr. Rouss
Baltzell
Broadway
Frederick County
Peter Hoke -Rouss
Belinda Daltzell Rouss
Runnymead
Berkeley County
W. Va
Jacob Senseney
Jos Marion
Bantz
Washington
Lafayette
Morningside Park
A. T. Stewart
Death of Charles Rouss shocks Winchester community
Charles Baltzell Rouss, famed Winchester philanthropist and businessman, died after a long struggle with illness. His death prompted public memorial services planned by Mayor Barton and City officials. as news spread, buildings wore mourning drapes and residents recalled his charitable acts and rise from poverty to a mercantile titan.
Mayor Barton Eulogizes Mr. Rouss in Winchester
News of Mr. Rouss death shocks Winchester as citizens gather in sympathy. Mayors, Capt. Kinzel, and Fire Company officials send telegrams of condolence to the Rouss family. Mayor Barton recalls a final letter noting Mr. Rouss’s frail condition and concern for public matters.
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Mr. Reuss
Barton
Peter Winchester Rouss
Winchester
R. T. Barron
George H. Kinzel
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Evening Star
Rouss
Star
Railroads In Better Shape Resumes Traffic and Travel
Traffic and passenger travel have resumed on the Baltimore and Ohio and the Cumberland Valley Railroads. Damages from the high waters are being rapidly repaired.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland Valley
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R. T. Barton
Holmes Boyd
Toma
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Char- Rous Fire Company
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United States
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Billy
Wilson
Shannon Hill
Jefferson County
Miss Murray
Joseph Powell
Amanda
Timberlake
Harry Timberlake
Charles Rouss
Fairmount Avenue
Christ Episcopal Church
N. P. Damé
Mt. Hebron
Fauquier County
Dr. Byrne
Nineveh
McKim Byrne
Jefferson
Lee Byrne
Clarke
Nannie Byrne
Baltimore
Arthur Burton
Lily
Turner Byrne Timberlake
Rose Murray
South Kent Street
White Hall
D. Skelton
Anderson
Rev
Robt
Orrick
York
Judge Atkinson
Mr. Boyd
Capt. Kinzle
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