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319 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info
December 10, 1890

Slagle Souders, acquitted.

TO THE PUBLIC. During the trial of Slagle Souders, a few days ago, on the accusation of participating in the robbery of Beall’s powder magazine, the defence proved by two witnesses, Ryan and Barrett, that on […]
December 10, 1890

Activities in parts of Old Jefferson

The Charlestown and Washington City Improvement Company, has very beautiful residence sites in the eastern suburbs of town, and the engineers are dividing and subdividing the lands of the company to the best advantage, whilst energetic […]
October 20, 1887

The Big Fair at Hagerstown

No better idea can be had of our advancement than by visiting these annual exhibitions of industry and skill. The management this year have been successful in securing some new and unique attractions. Pierce’s Great Racing […]
October 20, 1887

Swartz, fatally stabbed.

Charles W. Swartz, of the vicinity of Kabletown in this county, went over into Maryland on Saturday to deliver a horse for Mr. F. R. Weller, and was fatally stabbed at Sharpsburg, Washington county, Saturday night, […]
October 20, 1887

Shenandoah Valley Depot Burned

The Shenandoah Valley Depot in this place was burned on Sunday morning last about 3:30 o’clock. When first discovered the fire was well under way. It is not known how it originated. The building was frame […]
October 20, 1887

Rev. J. H. Moore; Moved to Baltimore Congregation

Rev. J. H. Moore, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place, has received and accepted a call to the charge of a Presbyterian congregation in Baltimore. This announcement will be received with sincere regret not […]
October 20, 1887

Benjamin Shewbridge, Injured

Mr. Benjamin Shewbridge, a bridge carpenter on the B. & O. R. R., was thrown from the platform of a car on the Winchester Accomodation train by a sudden lurch in turning a curve near Harper’s […]
October 6, 1887

Harpers Ferry Happenings

From the Sentinel:The Paper Mill Co. has increased their force to over two hundred men and are pushing the work as fast as possible. Charles L. Chapline has purchased the “Daily” property and will repair and […]
October 6, 1887

Murderous Raid

Even if John Brown’s “first victim was an industrious, inoffensive colored man,” as is so eloquently stated by the FREE PRESS, the blood of that “victim” has borne glorious fruits to his race, unlocking their shackles, […]
June 15, 1911

Letter to No-License Committee

Earlton, Bedford County, Pa., June 5th, 1911. Mr. Jno. T. Colston, Chairman Jefferson County No-License Committee. Charles Town, W. Va. Dear Sir:– Our attention has been called to the matter of no license in Jefferson county […]
November 1, 1893

Hill appointed Assistant Principal of WV State Colored School

Mr. John H. Hill, principal of the colored public school in Shepherdstown, has been appointed assistant principal of the West Virginia State Colored School located near Charleston. The appointment is an excellent one, as Mr. Hill […]
November 1, 1893

Tramp shot; Baker’s Quarry

Last Friday or Saturday a tramp was shot in the head by a boy with a cat rifle at Baker’s lime kiln, because his trampship insisted upon building a fire to boil some coffee, contrary to […]