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November 26, 1896

26 Nov 1896

Essie Flanagan visits Martinsburg

Miss Essie Flanagan, of Bakerton, has returned home from a visit to relatives and friends in Martinsburg.

October 17, 1896

17 Oct 1896

Lime Works Narrowly Escape Fire

LIME WORKS CATCH FIRE.– The Bakerton Lime Works narrowly escaped destruction by fire last Saturday. The shedding caught fire while a kiln was being drawn, and there was a sharp fight with the flames for a […]

October 1, 1896

1 Oct 1896

James Flanagan Administrator

Administrator’s Notice. The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mrs. Fannie Flanagan, deceased, hereby notifies all person owing said estate to make prompt settlement. Persons having claims against the estate will please present […]

September 2, 1896

2 Sep 1896

Miskimmon Arrested & Tried; Assault/Threats Against Bratt

E. M. Miskimmon, a druggist of Harper’s Ferry, was arrested and tried last Friday on a warrant sworn out before Justice C. F. Gallaher by Mr. S. W. Bratt, superintendent of the Washington Building Lime Company […]

August 28, 1896

28 Aug 1896

Harpers Ferry druggist, Miskimmon, Arrested for Assault/Threats to Kill Bakerton Lime Superintendent.

E. M. Miskimmon, a druggist of Harper’s Ferry, was arrested and tried today on a warrant sworn out before Justice O. F. Gallaher by Mr. S. W. Bratt, superintendent of the Washington Building Lime Company of […]

August 20, 1896

20 Aug 1896

Bakerton Misrepresented In Vote

BAKERTON, W. Va., Aug 11, 1896.DEAR SIR– I see by the county papers there has been a mistake made in the voe on the sheriff at Oak Grove. The papers give Baker 20 majority, when it […]

August 20, 1896

20 Aug 1896

Obit: Mary J. Hoff

The Work of Death. Mary J. Hoff. Mary Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hoff, died at the residence of her parents in Bakerton, W. Va., on August 16, of consumption, aged 17 years 10 months […]

August 12, 1896

12 Aug 1896

Obit: Susan Dixon

Mrs. Susan Dixon, a widow, died at her home near Bakerton, this county, Monday week, aged about 83 years. Mrs. Dixon, who is survived by two sons and one daughter, was born and lived all her […]

July 29, 1896

29 Jul 1896

Carter, Theft of Houser’s Horse.

A man calling himself James H. Carter was arrested in Hillsborough, Loudoun county, Va., Thursday, and brought to this place late that night by Constable S. T. Jones, of Harper’s Ferry. The man was arrested on […]

July 28, 1896

28 Jul 1896

A Visit to Bakerton

We had the occasion to visit the Bakerton neighborhood last week, and were pleased to find it full of life and energy. The large lime works there were running in full blast, and quite a thriving […]

July 28, 1896

28 Jul 1896

Carter Arrest for Theft of Horse

A man calling himself James H. Carter has been arrested and placed in jail here charged with stealing a horse from Mr. R. D. Houser, at Bakerton. He is also wanted in Virginia and Maryland for […]

July 8, 1896

8 Jul 1896

Last Mass at St. Peters

To the Editor of the Free Press. The 2nd of July was an eventful day to the Catholics of Harper’s Ferry. Father O’Farrell, of Petersburg, said the last mass in St. Peter’s Church, which has stood […]

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Essie Flanagan visits Martinsburg

Lime Works Narrowly Escape Fire

James Flanagan Administrator

Miskimmon Arrested & Tried; Assault/Threats Against Bratt

Harpers Ferry druggist, Miskimmon, Arrested for Assault/Threats to Kill Bakerton Lime Superintendent.

Bakerton Misrepresented In Vote

Obit: Mary J. Hoff

Obit: Susan Dixon

Carter, Theft of Houser’s Horse.

A Visit to Bakerton

Carter Arrest for Theft of Horse

Last Mass at St. Peters

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