Evidence

March 4, 1897

Flooding and Drift

A drowned horse is one of the objects in a big pile of drift below the cement mill. It came down in the flood last week. Its halter was still fastened to what was evidently a […]
February 18, 1897

Sol. Penner Caused Samuel Houser’s Death

Last week the REGISTER noted the death of Samuel Houser, who lived in Maryland, near Harper’s Ferry. It is said that his death was caused indirectly by Sol. Penner. Mr. Houser, who was 22 years old, […]
February 4, 1897

Watson & Louthan Wedding

DUFFIELDS, January 27, 1897.DEAR REGISTER — I witnessed one of the prettiest and most enjoyable weddings (of this date) that I have ever witnessed, lo, these many days. The contracting parties were Mr. Albert Watson and […]
January 7, 1897

John G. Flanagan purchases Moler property

Mr. F. M. Moler, of Bakerton, has sold his farm at that place to Mr. John G. Flanagan. The place contains ninety acres, and is an excellent farm and nicely improved. The price paid was $60 […]
December 24, 1896

Obit, Annie Hunter

Sudden Death of Miss Annie Hunter Our community was shocked today by the announcement of the death of Miss Annie Hunter, daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Hunter, which occurred at her home in this place between […]
December 16, 1896

Deed: Licklider to Flanagan

Mary C. Licklider & husband. To: DEED OF B. & S. John G. Flanagan THIS DEED made this 16th day of December 1896, between Mary C. Licklder and John C. Licklider her husband, parties of the […]
December 15, 1896

John Moore purchases Moler property

Mr. John M. Moore bought from Mr. Adam B. Moler a tract of 24 acres of unimproved land near Bakerton, for $1,150 cash, and is making arrangements for the erection of a dwelling-house thereon.
December 15, 1896

Bakerton M.E. Church Oyster Supper

The ladies of Bakerton M. E. Church will give an oyster supper for the benefit of the church immediately after the Christmas entertainment and tree, on Friday night, December 25th.
November 26, 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

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

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

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 […]