Friend of Friends Friday: Ranaway: Elijah / Emanuel / Virgin (1811)

Alexandria Daily Gazette (Va)
26 September 1811

THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD,

For apprehending and securing the following SLAVES so that I get them again, or TEN DOLLARS for any one of them.

ELIJAH, EMANUEL, and VIRGIN ran away yesterday about the middle of the day -- ELIJAH is a mulatto slave, 32 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high--he has been my waggoner for many years, and is well known in and about Alexandria. His arms are full of rings or tetter worms, I believe likewise his body; the fore finger of his left hand is marked with a cut nearly the length of the finger -- EMANUEL, aged about 11 years, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has a very black smooth skin, rather hollow eyed, and slender made, walks very erect, has a grumbling way of speaking; took all his clothes with him, consisting of a white and brown jacket and overalls of country tuiled cloth, the cape of the brown bound round with black & white striped cloth, white coat and pantaloons of white country cloth, of cotton and wool, and a mixed blue and white country coat all cotton. -- VIRGIN, a mulatto, and sister to Elijah, aged about 15 or 16 years, tall and slender made, has the mark of the stroke of a switch on one of her arms near the elbow; the hair of her head at present short, being cut off this summer.

GEORGE GRAHAM

Prince William County,
September 24-26
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Newspaper Tidbit: Portner Left No Will (1916)

Manassas Journal (Va.)
17 March 1916

PORTNER LEFT NO WILL

Brother Applies for Letters of Administration on $103,500 Estate

Herman H. Portner, son of the late Robert Portner, millionaire brewer, who died in New York, February 8, left no will. Application has been made to the Probate Court for letters of administration on his estate by Alvin O. Portner, one of his brothers. There are eight other sisters and brothers. Mr. Portner was unmarried.

His estate comprises a one-tenth interest in the property of his father, estimated at $1,035,000. The son's interest is estimated at $103,500. In addition, the deceased son owned thirty shares of Portner Realty Company and 284 shares of the stock of the Robert Portner Brewing Company, and had about $5,000 in cash. His debts will not exceed $3,500, the court is informed.

Attorneys Hoehling, Peelle and Ogilby represent the estate.--

Washington Star.

Newspaper Tidbit: Manassas Items (1916)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
6 February 1916

MANASSAS, VA., February 5.--Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Pease of Richmond have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter Grace and R. Allen Merchant, also of Richmond. The ceremony is to take place Wednesday, February 16, at the home of the bride's parents on East Franklin street. Mr. Merchant is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton Merchant, for many years residents of Manassas. He was graduated from Manassas High School with the class of 1912.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Lynn, who recently were married in Washington, have returned to make their home at Milford Mills. Ms. Lynn was formerly Miss Mary Neville Dogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dogan of Paradise.

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. C. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Waters last Friday evening entertained the senior and junior Bridge clubs at the New Prince William Hotel.

H. N. Merchant of Baltimore this week was the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. W. Fewell Merchant.

Mrs. Julia Newman Wreun of Weyer's Cave recently was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Newman.

The sewing circle of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South recently met with Mrs. R. S. Hynson. The women of the church are preparing to hold the annual bazaar February 17.

Members of the younger set are planning for a leap year dance to be given Friday evening in Conner's Opera House.

Mrs. Bowling of Upper Marlboro, Md., has been a guest of her son-in-law, Allison A. Hooff.

Aylett T. Holtzman of Washington was a recent guest of Rev. and Mrs. T. D. D. Clark.

Sunday's Obituary: Laura E. Snow (1869)

Evening Star (DC)
3 November 1869

DEATH OF MRS. CHAUNCY H. SNOW -- We hear with regret of the death of Mrs. Laura E. Snow, wife of Chauncy H. Snow, Esq., formerly one of the proprietors of the National Intelligencer, which took place yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock p.m. at the residence of her father-in-law, W. R. Snow, Esq., of Nokesville, Prince William County, Va. Mrs. Snow has for many months been in declining health, under the blighting influence of consumption, and her death, although not unexpected, was none the less a shock to the loving family and sympathizing friends of this estimable lady, in whose life was illustrated all the virtues of her sex. The remains will reach this city this evening, and will be conveyed hence to Mexico, Oswego County, New York, (her native place) for interment.

[Laura E. (Whitney) Snow is buried with her family in Mexico Village Cemetery. --cgl]

Shopping Saturday: W. N. Lipscomb & Co.

Manassas Journal
5 September 1902

WANTED! WANTED!

100,000 RAILROAD TIES

--FOR SPOT CASH--

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FIRE!

Who will have the next fire? Nobody can tell.  But you can tell what it would mean to you to be burnt out. We do the largest insurance business in the county. Old established companies and we make the best rates.

FIRE!

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W. N. LIPSCOMB & CO.

Manassas Journal
7 October 1904

ALL PERSONS HOLDING CASH CHECKS

for Sept. 14th, 1904, may redeem same for cash.

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W. N. LIPSCOMB & CO.

Friend of Friends Friday: NOTICE: Committed to Jail (Sancho) (1804)

Alexandria Expositor for the County
9 July 1804

NOTICE.

WAS committed to the jail of Alexandria county, district of Columbia, a Negro Boy named SANCHO -- he is about four feet six inches high, about fifteen years of age, of yellowish complexion, and impediment in his speech -- his clothing are ordinary -- he says that he belongs to colonel Thomas Lee, of Prince William county, state of Virginia, and at present is hired to Thomas Newman, of Fairfax county -- the owner of said slave is hereby required to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.

JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailor.

June 7

Wedding Wednesday: Divorce: Mary E. (Dixon) Beacham

Washington Times (DC)
10 June 1895

Divorce Follows Desertion

Judge Hagner on Saturday granted Mrs. Mary E. Beacham a divorce from John A. Beacham, of Seventh street southwest.  They were married in Prince William county in 1888. Three years ago he deserted her to live with another woman, and for that she was given her freedom. She is also permitted to resume her maiden name, Mary E. Dixon.

Friend of Friends Friday: March Term of Quarterly Court (1859)

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
14 March 1859

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COURT

The March Term of the Quarterly Court of this County, adjourned to-day. All the causes on the civil Docket, which the parties were ready to try, were disposed of.

Commonwealth vs. John Simpson, charged with Simple Larceny, was continued, a material witness against the accused being absent.

Commonwealth vs. Jim, a slave, the property of Wm. M. Lewis, charged with an assault on John Thompson, with intent to kill was tried, and Jim convicted of the offence. The Court sentenced him to sale and transportation beyond the limits of the United States, and remanded him to jail, to await the requisition of the Executive of the State.

Prince William Democrat