Mortuary Chapel Gift Promise Safe Despite Death
The $5,000 promise from Charles B. Rouss to fund a mortuary chapel at Mount Hebron Cemetery remains binding despite his death. The cemetery had already awarded the contract for construction to Willey Bros. and Henry Deahl, with plans to begin as work progresses and heirs likely to honor the pledge.
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Charles B. Rouss
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Rouss
Boues
Willey Bros
Henry Deahl
Cemetery Board
Rous
Cemetery Company
Public Sale of Household Furniture at Court House
A sale of household and kitchen furniture will be held in front of the Court House on Monday March 10 at ten o clock. Auctioneer is Hongson ELL.
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Ell ‘Hongson
Cooper couple returns from Florida tour
Mr and Mrs T J Cooper have returned from a delightful tour of Florida.
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Mrs.t. J. Cooper
Florida
Col Culler Dies on Native Heath in Maryland
Col Henry Culler 85, longtime Winchester resident, died last night in Jefferson Frederick County Maryland. He was born May 29 1817 in Jefferson and lived in his native town most of his life. A wealthy landowner with ties to Maryland governors staff he supported churches and charities. Funeral set for Jefferson tomorrow with his brother Capt W L Culler traveling to attend.
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W. L. Culler
West Cork Street
Col
Henry Culler
Jefferson
Frederick County
Col. Culler
Winchester
Maryland
Capt. Culler
Virginia Firemen's Association sends condolences
Captain Henry Schneider of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company receives a letter from Gro. G. Cummings secretary of the Virginia State Firemen's Association. The message mourns the death of Charles Broadway Rouss, honorary member, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends with memories kept in firemen and friends' hearts.
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Henry Schneider
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
George G. Cummings
Portsmouth
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Rouss Hook and Ladder
Charles Broadway Rouss
Gro. G. Cumminas
Sec’y
Mrs Glass Niece Dies in Woodstock
Mrs W W Glass and her daughter Miss Hattie travel to Woodstock to attend the funeral of Miss Carrie Magruder a niece of Mrs Glass. Miss Magruder daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Magruder died yesterday morning after a long illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 11 a m from the Presbyterian Church.
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W. W. Glass
Hattie
Woodstock
Carrie Magruder
Golden Blend Coffee Demonstrations At Orndoff & Co
The quality strength and purity of Golden Blend is superior to many pricier coffees. It is roasted absolutely dry with demonstrations now taking place. Visit Orndoff and Company to try a cup.
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Orndoff & Co
Old Porch Torn Down at Ha ble Building on Water Street
The rear porch of the Ha ble building on East Water Street was removed today by Mr. Ashby Swanson due to heavy snow making the structure unsafe. Owner Hable had the work done. the porch, built by the late John Kerr, once served to dry furniture and was linked to a planned hotel and a bank vault that Kerr boasted about but never used. Kerr hoarded bank notes to pressure officials, then discharged the issue when paid, avoiding ruin when the bank failed.
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Hable
East Water Street
Ashby Swanson
H. Hable
John Kerr
Bank of Virginia
Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Major J. F. Love Dies in Washington
Mr. Richard Osbourn reports the death of his brother in law Major J. F. Love in Washington D C on a Wednesday. Funeral was held at Short Hill Loudoun County Virginia. Major Love 61 born in Virginia served in the Confederate army and was a longtime partner in Golden Love Co of Washington. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs Richards of Baltimore and Mrs Macdonald of Washington.
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Richard Osbourn
J. F. Love
Washington, D. C
Short Hill
Loudoun County
Major Love
Golden, Love & Co
Washington
Virginia
Virginia Military Acadmy
Maryland
C. E. Richards
Baltimore
C. H. L. Macdonald
Like the Coming of a Dear Friend
A letter from Mrs. M. A. Bywaters in Oklahoma encloses money for another year of The Star. She compares the paper’s arrival to a letter from a dear friend and notes dry winter weather with wheat alive and awaiting rain for a good crop.
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the Star Today
M. A.bywaters
Oklahoma
Carnations at Mrs Ardern's
Flower shop feature notes carnations displayed at Mrs Ardern's located at 216 East Water Street offering fresh arrangements for local customers.
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Mrs
Baltimore and Ohio Wreck Delays Morning Trains
A snow cleared line in My ers cut near town saw a derailment when a broken rail caused a truck wheel to jump. No injuries were reported and tracks were cleared by 11:30 am with trains resuming service by afternoon despite initial delays.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Valley Branch
Myers Cut
Winchester
Resolutions of Mournful Sympathy by Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company of Winchester passes resolutions expressing sincere sympathy to the family of Charles Broadway Rouss after his death. The Hall and portrait will be draped for thirty days, a minutes page set aside in his memory, and copies sent to the family and local newspapers.
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Charles Broadway Rouss
Rouss Hook & Uadder Company
Winchester
Martinsburg Couple Plans Marriage in March Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Seabrook Rind of Martinsburg West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Clementine Rind to Robert Edward Riddleberger. The wedding will take place at First Methodist Episcopal Church Martinsburg on Tuesday March 18 at 8 PM. After April 1 the couple will reside at 806 14th Street Northwest Washington.
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Seabrook Rind
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clementine Rind
Robert Edward Riddleberger
First Methodist _Episcopal Church
14Th Street
Camels Ie Kern
Winchacen Wean
Aemedi
The
Evening Star
Martinsburg News
Washington, D. C
Gentle Lady Rosanna Purcell Dies Near Albin
Miss Rosanna Purcell died about 7 am at her home near Albin where she lived with Miss Rebecca Taverner. Bronchitis caused her death. Funeral will be Sunday at eleven from the house with Friends Society rites. Interment in Friends burying ground on Applepie Ridge. She was 77, daughter of the late John Purcell and Mary Janney Purcell, last survivor of the family, with many Clarke and Frederick relatives. She was a lifelong member of the Society of Friends and known for piety and kindness.
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Rosanna Purcell
Albin
Rebecca Taverner
Friends Society
Friends Burying Ground
Applepie Ridge
Miss Purcell
John Purcell
Mary Janney Purcell
Pleasant Taverner
Lydia Ann Reese
Lot Purcell
Thomas Purcell
Mordecai Purcell
Mary Taylor
Rebecca Lodge
Elias
Joseph Purcell
Babb’s Run
Clarke
Frederick
Messrs
Clark H
Perry Purcell
A. J.’Taverner
Society of Friends
Coxy Ray Leads Maccabebe Scouts in Philippines
Clyde Ray, in Manila hospital service, rejoined in the Maccabebe Scouts with 29th Company and a charge of 105 natives. He planned to join Gen Bell’s detachment against General Malvar, writing from Balayan and hoping to return by July 4.
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Glenn Ray
Clyde
Philippines
Manila
Bell
Malvar
Balayan
Ray
Small-Pox Isolated Outside Charlestown
Ephor Star notes no case in Charlestown despite reports. Lucas died from the disease at his father's home nearly a mile from town on the Smithfield and Harper's Ferry Pike. The house has been isolated since first notice with no outside contact except the physician. no new cases or suspects. Samuel K. Cox Charlestown West Virginia confirms the facts.
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Ephor Star
Charlestown
Lucas
Smithfield
Harper’s Ferry
Missionary Rev Fred Cromer to Visit Town
Rev. Fred Cromer of Hagerstown, recently back from China, will arrive tomorrow to visit his brother Rev. T. K. Cromer. He will preach Sunday at Centenary Reformed Church. Eggs cost 18 cents a dozen.
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Fred Cromer
Hagerstown
China
T. K. Cromer
Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Friendship Fire Company to join Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Trustees instructed to pay off a $450 note at Union Bank. The Friendship Fire Company held a well attended meeting last night and voted to join the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association. They commended bazar workers, thanked patrons in Winchester Berryville and Chambersburg, and credited ladies for bazar success. The Surplus Property Committee turned over $19.65 from uniforms resale and bills of $23 were approved. A roof repair committee was appointed.
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Friendship Fire Company
James M. Haymaker
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Rouss Hook & Ladder Hall
Reuss
Carrol Carver
Kurtz
Union Bank
Wood
Haymaker
Winchester
Berryville
Chambersburg
Independent Fire Company
Charlestown
John Collins
R. E. L. Anderson
Relatives Return From Funeral in Virginia
Mrs. Seth M. Timberlake of Fishersville and Miss Daisy Timberlake of Strasburg Va attended the funeral of Mrs. Harry Timberlake Tuesday and have returned home. Mrs. Williams wife of Gen James H. Williams of Woodstock Va also attended and returned home today. Mrs Timberlake was a cousin of Mrs Wil
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Seth M. Timberlake
Fishersville
Daisy Timberlake
Strasburg
Harry Timberlake
Williams
James H. Williams
Woodstock
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Glass
Golden Blend
Hable Building
Baltimore & Ohio
Jno
M. Miller
Committee
J. M. Lone
H. B. McCormick
Wedia Martinsburg
Gentle Lady
Coxy
Samuel K. Cox
Charlestown, W. Va
Valley League
Feneral
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