Will of Bishop Latane Probated in Baltimore Court
The will of Bishop James A. Latane of the Reformed Episcopal Church was probated in Baltimore’s Orphans Court. It leaves all property to his widow Mary Minor Latane, names her executrix, and is dated June 12, 1890 with witnesses Susan Latane Lucy T Latane and John H Latane. Latane died February 21 last and was father to Dr. J. P. Latane of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Latane
Reformed Episcopal Church
Orphans Court
Baltimore
Mary Minor Latane
Latane
Susan Latane
Lucy T. Latane
John H. Latane
J. P. Latane
Liberal to a Fault Charles Rouss Memorial in Martinsburg
The Martinsburg report notes the death of Charles Broadway Rouss, merchant prince and philanthropist of New York City, a longtime benefactor to Winchester. The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society and Turner Ashby Camp plan memorial actions. six local fire and social organizations will meet to address the death and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Rouss
Peter Winchester Rouss
E. Holmes Boyd
Geo. W. Kurtz
J. P. Hyde
Mr. Rouss
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Chamblin
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
The Bridegroom Enlists in Army After Marriage
Charles Holliday a city bridegroom of two weeks enlisted at Hart Hotel under Officer Robert J Clarke claiming to be single. Investigators found he lied about his marital status, risking two years imprisonment, but he paid the hotel bill and was discharged from further service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holliday
United States Army
Hart Hotel
Robert J. Clarke
Governor’s Island
New York Harbor
Holliday
Clarke
Uncle Sam
Odd Fellows Leader Visits Madison Lodge Tomorrow
Rev. E. E. Northern grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Virginia travels on the 9 04 Baltimore and Ohio passenger train to arrive in town tomorrow morning He will visit Madison Lodge tomorrow evening and all members are asked to attend the lodge room at 7 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Northern
The
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Madison Lodge
Mt Jackson return and business trip notes
Mr. Thomas Spellman returns from Mt. Jackson. George Jolliffe heads this evening for a business trip through West Virginia. The notice also recommends trying Golden Blend coffee at Orndorff & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Spellman
Mt. Jackson
George Jolliffe
West Virginia
Reminiscences of Rouss Shows Kindness to Wayward Youth
The narrator recalls Charles Broadway Rouss aiding a handsome Southern journalist staffer who wandered into debauchery. Rouss paid his hotel bills and arranged care and a path to employment, suggesting the boy could rise to Congress by forty. The act is praised as life saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Rouss
South
Congress
Broadway
Reuss
Fire Committees to Meet for Cumberland Valley Fire Group
Captain James M. Haymaker of the Friendship leads five sub committees to discuss joining the Cumberland Valley Fire Men's Association. A meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 PM in Rouss Hook and Ladder Hall. Reports go to individual companies for ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
Charley Rousa
Sarah Zane
Hook and Ladder
James M. Haymaker
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Rouss Hook and Ladder Hall
Spates Purchases Keckley Mill to Expand Flour Business
Mr. T P Spates proprietor of Cumberland Valley Elevator buys the Keckley Mill near town. He will operate it in partnership with the elevator and manufacture several brands of high grade flours. The mill will sustain its reputations and offer superior flour to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Spates
Cumberland Valley Elevator
Keckley Mill
Town
Spates
Orndorff & Co Patron Chooses Golden Blend Coffee
Miss Charles March visits Miss Braithwaite near Nain as locals read Tue Star and plan a cafe stop for Golden Blend at Orndorff and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles March
Miss Braithwaite
Nain
Lupton's Bill for Good Roads Advances in Senate
Mr. Lupton introduces a comprehensive road reform bill in the State Senate. A joint committee backs the measure, proposing a six year term for a state engineer, a governor led highway commission, a six percent revenue allocation for maintenance, and annual funding of six tenths of a cent per mile for state aid through highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyston
State Senate
Commonwealth
Messrs. Lyston
Barksdale
Senate
Messrs
Murrell
Ele
Jordan
Anderson
House
Highway Commission
Neer
Capitol
State Library
Richmond
Lupton
New York
New Jersey
Funeral arrangements for Mr Rouss in uniform march
Arrangements note a parade on foot with uniformed company members and Captain George H. Kinzel of the Charley Rouss Company as marshal. Cause of death given as pneumonia with prior heart disease and dropsy. patient was critically ill since Sunday, died Monday at 6 a.m. after rapid decline with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Orof
George H. Kinzel
Charley Rouss
Mar
Rouss
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Council
Ashby
Orndorff & Co
Mr. Spates
Keckley Mills
Horsey & Atwell
Thomas Keating
A&t
Cumberland Beer and
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
Agt
Telephone
North Main Street
A. L. Shearer
North Market Street
State Commission
County Engineers
Eeehewnesewaree
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Apital
R. T. Barton
John Keating
H. D. Fuller
L. N. Barton
Farmers’and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Ness
Daniel Annan
W. P. McGuire
Wa. C. Gratchen
German Smith
John M. Steck
M. Chiles
E. D. Newman
Perry C. Gore
James W. Rhodes
C. E. Clevenger
Miller Supply Company
Drug Store News
Bushnell & Co
Pratann
Stewart Yeakley
Pughtown Pike
Cumberland Valley Avy
Sabre Office
James McKenarny
East Cork Street
Schneider's Grocery
Braddock Street
Star
UFE Ae Company
George Griffith
East Piccadilly — Street
Wanamaker & Brown
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcetts
Gap
Rome
Steck
Opequon, Va
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