Charles B. Rouss Death Prompts Notable Legacy Detail
Obituary notes Charles B. Rouss who left an annual sales figure over ten million and an estimated wealth near ten million. He is survived by his son Peter Winchester Rouss and daughter Virginia Duane Lee, with brothers W W Rouss and Capt Milton Rouss in West Virginia. The article lists vast benefactions to Battle Abbey University of Virginia Charleston earthquake Johnstown flood Winchester projects and local institutions. Burial planned in Mount Hebron Cemetery with funeral arrangements pending.
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Mount Hebron
Rouss
Winchester Mourns Benefactor Charles Reuss
Judge Atkinson pays tribute in court to Charles B. Reuss, praising his generosity to Winchester and Frederick County. City leaders, including Holmes Boyd, recount his early life, gratitude, and swift business acumen that aided the town, marking a public memorial to his lasting impact.
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Wm. M. Atkinson
Rouss
Charles B. Reuss
Boyd
Holmes Boyd
Winchester Academy
Funk & Ray
Reuss
Winchester
Capt. Kinzel
Horse Thief Sentenced to Three Years in County Court
In the county court Judge Atkinson sentenced James Thomas, a colored youth, to three years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing a horse from Mr. J. E. Baker, Sr. Thomas protested his innocence, claiming unfair treatment, while the judge spoke on the evils of horse stealing and the law.
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James Thomas
J. E. Baker
Atkinson
Thomas
County Claims to Be Paid Under Omnibus Civil War Bill
The House passed an omnibus bill reimbursing loyal citizens for Civil War property losses and awaits the President's signature to become law. Local claims listed include William H. Baker as executor for James Ginn estate at 1362 dollars, Charles W. Heater for Caroline Heater at 5480, Edward J. Taylor for Henry Clevenger at 1465, and Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company at 30340 dollars.
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William H. Baker
James Ginn
Charles W. Heater
Caroline Heater
Edward J. Taylor
Henry Clevenger
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
Two Local Ladies Recall Narrow Train Crossing
Miss Eva Bryarly and Miss Charlotte Conner returned Saturday night from Washington and Baltimore. Their journey included near drowning conditions as a railroad train passed through water several inches from the fire in the engine, creating a thrilling experience on the return home.
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Eva Bryarly
Charlotte Conner
Washington
Baltimore
Winchester Mourns Benefactor Charles B. Rouss
Amid sorrow over the death of Charles B. Rouss Winchester holds a public meeting and special council session to honor the city benefactor. E H Boyd president and R T Barton mayor urge citizens to attend the 8 o clock gatherings in The Auditorium to pay respects and celebrate his charity to the poor.
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Charles B. Rouss
E. H. Boyd
Winchester
R. T. Barton
Service principles praised for quality and care emphasized
The passage outlines service points including perfect goods fair prices a clean store drug knowledge careful attention honest measure accuracy strict attention to business and a conscientious desire to give satisfaction in every department It invites customers to come regardless of purchase size.
Dr Hyde Secures Conference Rail Rates for Baltimore Meeting
Rev Dr J P Hyde conference agent of transportation and nominations chair arranges railroad travel discounts for delegates and visitors to the Baltimore Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, meeting March 26 to April 2. Tickets on sale March 24–29, valid to April 9. Rates issued by B&O, Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, Chesapeake & Ohio, Southern, Norfolk and Western, and Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railways.
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J. P. Hyde
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Western Maryland
Chesapeake & Ohio
Frank Walter Bitten by Dogs
This afternoon Frank G. Walter was attacked by three St Bernard dogs at O M Gibbons' residence on North Main Street. His left arm and hand were badly bitten and he was brought to his Amherst Street home. No serious injuries are feared after bystanders rescued him.
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Frank G. Walter
St. Bernard
O"m. Gibbons
North Main Street
Amherst Street
Mr. Walter
Handley Trustee Election Looms After City Council
Tomorrow evening the Handley trustees election may be raised if the council does not just handle routine business. Terms of Hansbrough Lynch and Dr. W. S. Love expire and four or five competitors are in the field for the five year posts.
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Rouss
Handley
HH. Hansbrough
M. M. Lynch
Dr. W
Love
Fresh oysters for sale at Noonan’s North Main Street
Advertisement lists large oysters for purchase at Noonan 7 North Main Street. Includes customer note about ownership of items such as an iPhone 5.
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Noonan
North Main Street
Mr Joyce Delivers Sermon To Charley Rouss Fire Co
One hundred thirty firemen from the Charley Rouss Fire Company and band gathered at their hall under Capt. George H. Kinzel to attend the annual sermon at Braddock Street Methodist Church South delivered by Rev. W. H. H. Joyce. The crowded service praised the fire department and concluded with resolutions thanking Joyce and the choir with Prof. J. A. Ide as organist.
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Charley Rouss
George H. Kinzel
Braddock-st. Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. H. H. Joyce
Joyce
W. M. Calvert
Mr. Joyce
J. A. Ide
New Stock in North Market Street Shop
A store on North Market Street reports new stock including trunks suit cases satchels harness and robes. Open at night until 9 o clock lighted by arc system and invites customers to call.
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North Market Street
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Condition Report
The paper publishes the bank’s condition report as one of the finest ever made by this excellent institution and recommends a careful perusal of its findings.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Union Bank of Witchester Announces 8 Percent Interest
The Union Bank of Witchester will pay interest at the rate of 8 percent. The notice outlines the bank's policy on interest payments to depositors or bondholders.
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The
Union Bank of Witchester
Glass and Window Repair Service Ad
Terms cash special notice. If storms have broken glass in windows doors sky lights or transoms we will send competent men to your residence or business to install new glass cut any size and supply any style or quality. Broken wood-work repaired orders promptly executed.
Miss Anderson to Wed In Boonsboro Marriage License Issued
County Clerk T. K. Cartmell issued a license to Ernest A. Carper and Gertrude A. Anderson sister of Mrs. Charles H. Boxwell both of this city. Rev. J. W. Smith of Mountain Falls was summoned to Boonsboro Md by his brother in law's death this morning.
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T. K. Cartmell
Ernest A. Carper
Gertrude A. Anderson
Charles H. Boxwell
J. W. Smith
Mountain Falls
Boonsboro
Martinsburg Bride-to-Be Elizabeth Colston to Wed Trapnell
Capt. W B Colston of Martinsburg West Virginia issues invitations for the marriage of his daughter Elizabeth Marshall Colston to Mr William Trapnell. The ceremony will be held at Trinity Church Martinsburg on Saturday March 15.
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W. B. Colston
Martinsburg
W. Va
Elizabeth Marshall Colston
William Trapnell
Trinity Church
New Clerk at Wall's Book Store
Mr Oscar Lewis joins Mr T Walls Book Store as the new clerk, enhancing staff at the downtown shop.
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Oscar Lewis
T. T. ‘Wall
Epworth League Social at Valley Female College
The Epworth League of Brad dock Street M E Church South plans a social at Valley Female College next Friday evening. The event aims to foster community and fellowship among members.
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Epworth League
Braddock St. M. E
South
Valley Female College
Easter shopping and local notices from Berryville area
Easter goods advertised by A Lyons artist tailor. SollyEerper’s Grocery lists fresh fish and produce at 118 South Braddock Street. Miss Daisy Warden of Berryville is guest of Mrs Willis on South Washington Street. Mr R E Byrd travels to Berryville to serve as counsel in Berryville Land and Improvement cases. A 401 acre farm offered for sale via W S Caruzz at 17 Bantz Building.
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SollyEerper’s Grocery
South Braddock Street
Daisy Warden
Berryville, Va
M. H. G. Willis
South Washington Street
R. E. Byrd
Berryville
Berryville Land and Improvement Company
Caruzz
Bantz Building
White Linen Advertisement From Troy Steam Laundry
The Troy Steam Laundry of Hagerstown Maryland promotes its services and asks readers to leave orders with a Winchester agent. Russert Dorsry is noted in the text.
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Troy Steam Laundry
Hagerstown
Winchester
Russert Dorsry
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