The Flood Recedes Here After Daring Island Rescue
The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers fall after heavy rains. Sixteen people spent the night on an island near Harper's Ferry as floodwaters threatened and a rescue was mounted. Robert Evans and Frank Stipes volunteered to land food and aid. the group was safely rescued by morning.
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Potomac
Shenandoah
Opequon
Back
Hogue
Abram’s
Williamsport
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cherry Run
Berkeley
Morgan Counties
D. F.maloney
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania Roads
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Belt Line
Cumberland
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Harper’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
Robert Evans
Frank Stipes
Stockton
Sponseller
Jesse Heafer
Charles Fisher
William Anderson
William Spangler
Bernard Kemp
Anna Smith
Lena Geneview
Sadie Steadman
William Smith
Raymond Young
Clarence Cox
Fred Steadman
Clyde Smith
Phil Faherety
Disorderly conduct and assault at police court
George Gray and Frank Broaddus faced Justice Albin for disorderly conduct in front of Wheat's drug store and were fined 4.00 and 2.50 respectively. Vene Ailstock was fined 1.00 plus costs for assaulting Annie Brent, and after the trial she attacked Brent again at the station, resulting in a hectic brawl and Ailstock being jailed.
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George Gray
Frank Broaddus
Albin
Poice Court
Wheat
Gray
Broaddus
Vene Ailstock
Hodgson
Annie Brent
Vene
Death of Samuel E Nevitte at Nevington Hall Fairfax Va
Mrs J W Kelley received yesterday afternoon the sad intelligence of the death of her only brother Samuel E Nevitte of Nevington Hall Fairfax County Virginia. He was an earnest Christian gentleman held in high esteem by all who knew him. Born and raised in the same place where he died his circle of friends was large and the community mourns his loss. He was a helpful and useful citizen.
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Samuel. .E. Nevitte
Nevington Hall
Fairfax County
Nevitte
Ashby Camp Guard Entertainment Ticket Invitation
All lean-persons are invited to buy ticket to the Ashby Camp Guard Entertainment. The event promises laughter and growth, with emphasis on humor and energy.
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Ashby
Ping
Firemen At The Fair Draw Large Bazaar Crowd
Last night proved a red letter event at the bazaar with about 75 Friendship Fire Company members and the Union band leading a parade through Main Piccadilly and Braddock to the Rouss engine house. Capt James M Haymaker and Lieutenants Grim Forney Atwell led a well hosted event with ample eats, raffles, and a large cheerful crowd. Tonight the Sarah Zane Fire Company Rouss Hook and Ladder and South Hose Company plan visits and expect big attendance.
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Friendship Fire Company
Union Band
Main
Piccadilly
Braddock
Rouss
Vazaar
James M.haymaker
Hunter Grim
Adam Forney
S. R. Atwell
William Warner
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder
South Hose Company
Young Men’s Meeting At M E Church South
Large crowd attended the young men’s meeting at the M E Church South last night. Dr. Cox preached an interesting sermon on the thought Wherewith all shall a young man cleanse this wage. The gatherings grow in interest and promise substantial benefits.
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M. E. Church
South
Window falls on hand injuring Mrs. Julia Jones
A window collapsed onto Mrs. Julia Jones' hand at her home at the Cork and Kent Street corner yesterday. No further injuries or details are provided.
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Julia Jones
Cork and
Kent Sts
Letter from Mr. Rouss on Winchester greetings
A dated New York letter from February 22, 1897, transcribes a missive from C. B. Rovss praising Mayor John J. Williams of Winchester Virginia for his actions and the celebratory proceedings. The writer expresses heartfelt gratitude for the kind remembrance of his 61st birthday from the local people.
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New York
Jno. J. Williams
Winchester
C. B. Rovss
Prohibition Themed Entertainment Draws Large Loyal Temperance Crowd
The Loyal Temperance Legion staged The Prohibition Family that Lived in a Shoe at Market Street M B Church last night. Miss Blanche Taylor played Uncle Sam and Vera Richard Miss W W C T U with India Grimm as King Alcohol. Master Percy Quantz portrayed The Senator and Rev Joseph P Wil e son gave an address. The event drew a large audience with many standing and proceeds noted as a success.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Market-st. M. B
Prohibition
V.C
Sam
Blanche Taylor
India Grimm
al ‘Cohol
Vera Richard
Www. C. T. U
Percy Quantz
Joseph P. Wileson
Enstertainment
Riley’ Grimm
Rouss Hook and Ladder to Attend Union Bazaar
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co. assembles at Truck House tonight February 24 at 8 30 to attend the Union Bazaar with Henry Seaxemper as foreman.
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Rouss Hook & Ladder Co
Union
Henry Seaxemper
Miller Supply Co. Telephones Burn in Monday Night Storm
During a Monday night storm phones at Miller Supply Co and J H Grier Co were damaged as a drop on the switchboard burned. Indications point to a fault near Virginia Fort venture caused the failure.
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Miller Supply Co
J.h.grier & Co
Solereen
Virginia
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Island Park
Delegat Park
SRG Nog. . Oy
Samuel E. Nevitte
MR. Rouss
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