May 22, 2020

Thropp to build settling pond.

J. E. Thropp, owner of the Virginia Ore Bank property near Bakerton, has bought from Jacob S. Moler eight acres of land, near the river, for which he paid $200 an acre cash. He will construct […]
May 22, 2020

Ore Mine to Start Up.

Former Congressman Joseph E. Thropp, of Pennsylvania, owner of the Virginia ore bank, near Harper’s Ferry, has commenced operations at the mine, which was shut down for over a year. An injunction restraining him from operating […]
May 22, 2020

Ore Bank vs. Harpers Ferry Pulp

Important Case Decided.In the United States Court in Martinsburg last Saturday in the case of the Harper’s Ferry pulp company against Joseph E. Thropp, etc., Judge Jackson gave a decision in favor of the pulp company. […]
May 22, 2020

Ore Bank & Iron Works, Thropp

Joseph E. Thropp, owner of the Virginia ore bank, along the Potomac river east of town, bought two parcels of land, comprising 153 3-4 acres, being a part of the Antietam Iron Works property, on the […]
June 22, 2018

Improvements At Bakerton

Improvements at Bakerton. That busy part of Jefferson county the center of which is Bakerton is to enjoy a still further boom in business. The improvements at the Virginia ore bank, which have been in the […]