Stories of Rouss Continued in Winchester Tales
The article recounts tales about Mr. Rouss a generous benefactor of Winchester who advised sparing coins during a distribution. E C Jordan a Frederick County legislator praises his charity but notes his quirky economy once refusing to carry a valuable watch. Jordan recalls a New York store visit where Rouss ordered a payment bundle with a GC B R countersign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Chris
Rouss
Winchester
E. C. Jordan
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Mr. Jordan
Pangle Trial Postponed to March 15 Due to Weather
Correspondence from Stephens City Virginia reports the Pangle trial moved from Winchester Court to Stephens City Court and rescheduled for March 15 because of bad weather. A road between Stephens City and Middletown was opened by a gang last Saturday allowing first passage through since the snow. Mrs Annie Glynn of North Dakota left for home with Miss Bertha Argenbright. Luther Williams bought C E Cougill farm near Canterbury for 2000 dollars. Col Charles E Shryock is critically ill at his home.
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Evening Star
Stephens City
Pangle
Winchester
Middletown
Annie Glynn
North Dakota
Bertha Argenbright
Luther Williams
C. E. Cougill
Canterbury
Charles E. Shryock
Town
Presbyterian to Buy New Library and Local Notices
Mr. R. P. Glass returns home Saturday night. The Presbyterian Sunday School plans to buy a new library. Miss Madge Striker of Martinsburg visits Miss Lizzie Striker. Miss Nellie Poisall of Martinsburg visits Miss Hilda Yost. People buy A Lyons tailor garments. Judge Thomas W. Harrison returns from the Constitutional Convention for a few days. Brag Laundry Soap advertised at Carr's Drug Store. Mr. W. B. Hancock returns from a trip to Utah. Mr. Henry Seal from Baltimore visits Winchester. Lula Williams visits her father near town after coming from Washington. Dr W F Hutchinson now a dentist in Washington spends Sunday with family. Fresh fish and groceries at Schneider's Grocery. Druggist Cheif displays windows on North Main Street. Edith Sigafoose returns from Martinsburg. Bessie Love and Bessie Conrad return from New York. County Supervisors meet. Farmers Institute petition asks for 500 to fight San Jose scale but no legal basis found for county funds.
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County Board of Supervisors
Farmers Institute
San Jose
Ulster
Horsey & Atwell
Main Street
Winchester
Funeral of Miss Rosanna Purcell in Quaker Service
The funeral for Rosanna Purcell who died at her home near town Friday morning was held yesterday at eleven o'clock. Interment followed at Applepie Ridge Friends burying ground. The service was led by Jonah L. Rees with a simple Quaker ceremony. Pallbearers were B Wes Baker Julian Baker Phil H Gold John Thwaite Jacob Rees and J L Robinson.
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Rosanna Purcell
Town
Friends’ Burying Ground
Applepie Ridge
Jonah L. Rees
B. Wes. Baker
Julian Baker
Phil
H. Gold
John Thwaite
Jacob Rees
J. L. Robinson
Hodgson and Williamson Wed in Martinsburg Ceremony
Frank Hodgson of Chambersville and Miss Lela Williamson of Martinsburg W V were married there last Wednesday by Rev J W Carter of Davis W Va Hodgson is a prominent young Davis business man.
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Frank Hodgson
Chambersville
Gospel Tem perance meeting at the Jail
The regular monthly Gospel Temperance meeting was held at the Jail yesterday at 4 p m under the auspices of the Women s Christian Temperance Union. Rev Carter of the Free Will Baptist Church spoke on Isaiah chapter 61 during the prayer and praise service.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carter
Free Will Baptist Church
Notice on Laundry Service irregularities at Worthington Tobacco Co
Report any irregularities in calling for or delivering work of the Troy Laundry to Lease and Sumption at Worthington Tobacco Co. Address not specified.
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Troy
Worthington Tobacco Co
No Light In North Winchester
The electric light wire on north Market street broke last night leaving the northern circuit in darkness until daybreak. The damage has been repaired.
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Winchester
North Market Street
Heavy Loss in Dogs
Mr George Jolliffe lost $110 worth cadmium pups last week due to theft at his kennels. Police urge owners to secure animals and report suspicious activity as investigations continue.
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George Jolliffe
Deed Found In a Jar At Gilkeson Sale
A sale of the late Smith Gilkeson’s personal effects drew many buyers in front of the Court House led by Auctioneer E L Hodgeon. A deed for his former residence on North Braddock Street, bought by J L Streit, was recovered from old rubbish by D S Glaize. Rev J Sibley travels to Strasburg for Presbyterian services with Rev A Link. Rev Dr James R Graham will preach in the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Gilkeson
E. L. Hodgeon
Court House
Gilkeson
North Braddock Street
J. L. Streit
Glaize
Sibley
Strasburg
A. G. Link
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Sibley
James R. Graham
City Clerk Grants Marriage License in Local Ceremony
City Clerk Richard L. Gray issued a marriage license to James T. Harding and Mary Catherine Smith both colored. The groom works as a hotel porter. Mrs. John B. Stannard and her nephew Master Harold Green of Berryville were present at the Taylor House today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Gray
James T. Harding
Mary Catherine Smith
John B. Stannard
Harold Green
Berryville
Taylor House
Local Jordan sale recorded in County Clerk's office
The Jordan sale was recorded today in the County Clerk's office. Mr. H. Baker becomes possessor of the Jordan Spring Hotel and Baker & Co. now owns the farm land. Mrs. Barnum and Mrs. Lynde of Rock Island Ill are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green at the Taylor House. T. B. Allemony and Howard Shockey to build a bay window for Mr. S. R. Baldwin at his Rest home.
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Jordan
H. ‘H. Baker
Jordan Spring Hotel
Baker & Co
Barnum
M. A. Lynde
Rock Island, Ill
Melvin Green
Taylor House
Messers
T. B. Allemony
Howard Shockey
S. R. Baldwin
Real Estate Agents Earnl and ci 2raterchanged
Office at 6 Rouss Ave Winchester VA lists agents and rental status for property dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnl and
Rouss Ave
Winchester, Va
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. R. P. Glass
Presbyterian Sunday School
Madge Striker
Martinsburg
Lizzie Striker
Nellie Poisall
Hilda Yost
A. Lyons
Thomas W. Harrison
Carr’s Drua
W. B. Hancock
Utah
Mr. Henry Seal
Baltimore
Srac
Cuetr
Drue
Lula Williams
Washington
W. F. Hutchinson
Schneider’s Grocery
South
Braddock Street
Chelf
North Main Street
Edith Sigafoose
Winchester Telephone Exchange
Betty Wild
Bessie Love
Bessie Conrad
New York
Miss Purcell
A. L. Shearer
N. Y
A. G. Swanson
Auc
Pioneer
Harrison
Circuit Court
Lewis Price
The
Electric Light Company
Price
Jake Houck
West Water Street
Sale Recorded
J. W. Baws and
McCann & Henshall
Braddock
Cork Streets
B. Russell
Bret
Capon Springs
A. W. Cline & Co
Aller Turnpike
T. K. Gar
Zone Bi. Stickel
Carter Ke View
Midway
Lockhart
N. W. Pike
Thomas Keating
Cumberland Beer
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
Agt
Telephone
R. T. Barton, Pres
Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Apital
Farmers
John Keating
H. D. Fuller
N. Barton
Bank of Winchester
R. T. Barton
Daniel Annan
W. P. McGuire
Wm. C. Gratchen
German Smith
John M. Steck
S. M. Chiles
E. D. Newman
Perry ©. Gore
James W. Rhodes
C. E. Clevenger
Thos. M. Nelson
Miller Supply Company
Sherwin-Williams
Gro. E. Busanxu & Co
East Cork Street
Ther E Gantor
Pone
Thas
J . Harry Canter
Pagans
I Goougild
Harry CaprEs
Soap Bargains
White Lake
Champion Poultry
Imperial Cattle
J. B. Winkfield
GTB
Tanteey Teale
Sonry
South Main Street
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