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.

Those Places Thursday: Prince William Hotel

May 19, 1905 Manassas Journal

1912 Postcard

The Evening Star (Washington, DC)
March 20, 1909

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE - THE PRINCE WILLIAM HOTEL at Manassas, Virginia, one hour's ride from Washington, D.C., on the main line of the Southern railway.  Erected in 1904 at a cost of $47,500.  Contains about thirty rooms, exclusive of large parlor, writing room, lobby, rathskeller, large room formerly used as a bar, dining room capable of accommodating one hundred guests, storerooms, kitchen, barber shop and cellar.

The building is equipped with modern plumbing, porcelain bathtubs, hot and cold water, steam heat and is lighted by acetylene gas, the gas plant belonging to the property.  The furniture is complete in every detail and of the very best quality.  There is abundance of household and table linen, china of a special design, silverware, kitchen utensils, etc.

The kitchen is equipped with the best hotel range, steam table, warming closet, etc.  The water supply is excellent in quality and abundant in quantity.  The lot on which the hotel is built contains over three acres.  The lawn in front of the house is well shaded and is very prettily decorated with flower beds and shrubbery.

For terms apply to American Security and Trust Company, Cor. 15th and Pa. ave., n.w.

The Evening Star (Washington, DC)
December 15, 1910

PRINCE WILLIAM HOTEL AT MANASSAS BURNED TO THE GROUND

MANASSAS, Va, December 13 -- The Prince William Hotel caught fire this morning about 6:30 o'clock, and by 8 o'clock was entirely destroyed.  This hotel was built several years ago by the late Robert Portner, the millionaire brewer, and equipped at a cost of $10,000.  After his death the property was sold to Eastern College for school purposes, but two months ago it was leased to W. R. Lucas of Warrenton for hotel purposes.  There were thirteen guests in the hotel this morning, and although no lives were lost, most of them lost their baggage.  All the Eastern College buildings at Front Royal were destroyed by fire two years ago, after which the college moved to Manassas.

The origin of today's fire is unknown.  The loss is partially covered by insurance, and will reach between thirty and forty thousand dollars.