Young Woman Murder Near Markham Reported
A coroner's inquest near Idens Crossing three miles west of Markham found Lena Wisser of Fauquier County dead from violence. A pistol wound and blunt force injury were noted, with clothing torn. Locals raised funds for proper burial after it was claimed Fauquier officials had ordered burial at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham
Warren County
Will Alexander
Idens Crossing
James
John Jarman
Lena Wisser
Fauquier
Salome
Linden
In Memoriam of Charles B. Rousse
Memorial verse from Winchester Virginia dated March 5 1902 honoring Charles B Rousse a benefactor of the city. The poem recalls his origins in the town his early ambition and the prosperity he extended to friends and strangers, ending with a blessing for his grave as a Mecca for pilgrims and a nation of grateful people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rouss
Winchester, Va
Local Social Notes and Advertisements Highlight City Life
Mrs. M. J. Lewis of White Hall is quite sick with pneumonia. Miss Annie Hollingsworth of Shenandoah county Va guest of Mr and Mrs R E Griffith. Miss Annie Renner of Hagerstown guest of Mrs Albert Ritter on North Market street. Fresh herring and shad at Sprint s Grocery opposite City Hall 29 east Water street. Mr Charles A Kurtz praised for singing The Holy City last night. People with good taste wear clothes by A Lyons, artist tailor. Oyster lovers offered fresh large oysters from Noonan 7 North Main street. Rev E D Skelton to preach in United Brethren Church next Sunday evening before Sarah Zane Fire Company. Skelton s congregation hopes for his return by the Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Renner
Hagerstown
Albert Ritter
North Market Street
Sprint’s Grocery
City Hall
East Water Street
D. Skelton
Lacey Springs
United Brethren Church
Sarah Zane Fire Company
A Jaybirdville Courtship
A jaunty Elizabethton style note recounts a girl’s plan to win a man’s hand over Sal with her father’s blessing. The speaker vows loyalty, anticipates jealousy, and imagines her future as the chosen partner.
Queen Lenora Fortune Teller at 513 South Kent
An advertisement offers readings by the Baltimore medium Queen Lenora at 513 South Kent Street. She claims to read life from cradle to grave and offers guidance on business love and relationships. Readings priced at 25c 50c and $1 with office hours from 9 a m to 8 p m for ladies only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kent Street
Baltimore
Burtons Return From Baltimore After Funeral
Mr and Mrs Arthur Burton of Baltimore return home after attending the funeral of Mrs Burton s mother Mrs Harry M Timberlake Turner Timberlake the little brother will live with Mrs Burton per his mother s dying wish Lula Barr recovering from appendicitis after surgery at the National Hospital Washington L E Rice furnishes wood in any quantity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burton
Baltimore
Lula Barr
L. E. Rice
St Patrick's Day Mentioned In Market Report
Market report lists wholesale prices for produce and grain with corrections for March 7. Mentions St Patrick's Day including the date March 17 and notes it will fall on Monday.
Easter suit call from A. Lyons artist tailor
Easter is coming. Customers are urged to visit A. Lyons, artist tailor, for ready made and custom Easter suits and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lyons
Ornamental Lamp Planned for Hickory Lodge Room
Hickory Lodge of Woodmen of the World will receive an ornamental lamp for its lodge room above Boyd's drug store on Main Street. The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its regular meeting at 8 o'clock tonight. The Charley Rouss Fire Company meets at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Lodge
Boyd
Main Street
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Postponed Sale Date Notice Against Snow
Owing to a Wednesday snow storm the sale is postponed until Tuesday March 11. Notice signed by J. C. Brary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brary
Local merchant A. L. Shearer moves to new rooms on Market Street
A. L. Shearer announces relocation to new rooms on North Market Street and advertises a new stock of trunks suit cases satchels harness and robes. The store is open at night until 9 o clock and illuminated by an arc lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Spotswood Hotel Change Hands in Harrisonburg
Mr James R Lupton of Harrisonburg purchases the Spotswood Bloc on Main Street from Mrs Chas T O Ferrall for 16000 dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Lupton
Harrisonburg
Chas. T. O’ Ferrall
Spotswood Bloc
Main Street
Land Tracts in Back Creek District Fredricks Virginia
At 12 m the following described tracts of land in Back Creek District Frederick county Virginia formerly owned by William Triplett at death: a tract with improvements thereon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Creek
Frederick County
Virginia
William Triplett
B. B. Lockhart
Jesse J. Hlana
Ward H. Scrivener
County of Frederick
Hook
Wiliam Triplett
Jany K. Triplett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kate MevVicar
Jaspar Throne
Mecca
Rousse
M. J. Lewis
White Hall
Annie Hollingsworth
Shenandoah
County, Va
R. E. Griffith
Charles A. Kurtz
Holy City
Noonan
North Main Street
Phoke
Horsey & Atwell
Sal
Jis
Winchester
A. L. Shearer
Queen Lenora
Miss Barr
A. Ll. Shearer
Spotswood Hotel
Perry
Luray
Senate
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Roosevelt
THE
Star
Circuit Court
Samuel C Triplett
Wm. Triplett
Ellen C. Anders
William
Alten
Thomas Keating, Ast
Cumberland Beer
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
Amilies
Thomas Keating
Agt
Telephone
Braddock
Cork Streets
Zee
Pe Precenion Sven. Nor
As. B. Russa, Im
Qiel
South K
Evans
Charley Rouss
Capon Springs
Station
M. Ritenour
Lebanon Church
A. W. Cline & Co
N. A. Cooper's
Star Office
Valley Turnpike
T. K. Cartmell
Braddock Street
R. T. Barton, Pres
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Capital
Keating
HH. D. Fuller
L. N. Barton
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Ness
R. T. Barton
John Keating
Daniel Annan
W. P. McGuire
Wm. C. Gratchen
German Smith
John M. Steck
S. M. Chiles
E. D. Newman
Perry C. Gore
James W. Rhodes
C. E. Clevenger
Thos. M. Nelson
H.H., Baker
M. M. Lynch
J. 8. Haldeman
Miller Supply Company
Drug Store News
Soap Bargains
White Lake
Champion Poultry
Imperial Cattle
J. B. North Market Street
Be, Bushnell & Co
A. T. Arrenour
East Cork Street
James McKenais
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcetts Gap
W. Sreeroe
Tum Star
NEW York Life Insurance Company
H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss Avenue
George Griffith
East Piccadilly Street
Wanamaker & Brown
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