Military Monday: Second Colored Selectee Called in Prince William (1941)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
31 May 1941

SECOND COLORED SELECTEE CALLED IN PRINCE WILLIAM

MANASSAS, Va., May 31-- Woodrow Wilson Mountjoy, colored, of Joplin, who has been ordered to report to the induction station in Richmond Monday, will be the second colored man drafted from Prince William County. Leroy Brown of Thoroughfare was the first. All other colored men who have been accepted have been volunteers.

Alvoy Aubrey Bates of Dumfries has been ordered to Richmond June 5 to complete call No. 14.

Six men have been ordered to report to Dr. J. McIver Jackson for physical examination today. They are Manie Wilford Strouth, Emery Franklin Liming, Dallas Horace Posey and Walter Reid, Manassas; Elwood Kerns, Waterfall, and Ralph Donnaly Foster, Haymarket.

PWCo Items: 14 September 1899

Baltimore Sun (Maryland)
14 September 1899

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Notes.
[Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun]

HAYMARKET, VA., Sept. 13. -- The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's Church, this place, under the management of Mrs. M. M. Magaw, of Gainsville, Va., gave a few nights' past, a well-acted play, entitled "Down By the Sea."

Mr. Thomas J. Chew, with his two daughters and sister, yesterday returned to his home, "Cloverland," Thoroughfare, Va. Mr. Chew spent the summer in Europe. He says his intention is to remain at his country home until Christmas.

Othneal Hutchison, son of ex-Treasurer Hutchison, Manassas, Va., sends word to his relatives that he is well and in China on his way home from the Philippines. Nothing having been heard from young Hutchison, they had supposed him dead. He belonged to a Western regiment of volunteers.

R. H. Jordan has gone to Lima, Inc. to take a professorship in a military school.

Mr. Frank M. Lee, of Buckland, this county, will marry in October Miss Catharine Tabb of Oakland Mills, Howard county, Md.

In Chancery: Trustees of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Library of Virginia
Prince William County Chancery ID 1910-34

Gainesville, Va.
April 4th 1910

My dear George,

The enclosed transcription is part of the minutes of our Vestry Meeting on June 14th 1909 relating to our Church Trustees.  The question of having Trustees appointed to hold the Church property in the Parish was discussed, and as Mr. Thos. J. Chew was the only trustee living in the parish, Major A. H. Johnson having moved away, George G. Tyler was elected in his place and Mr. M. Cave was elected as the third Trustee.  The Secretary was directed to write to Major Johnson giving him the reason why it was desirable to have trustees living in the Parish.

On the 21st June 1909 the following was entered on the Minutes "Mr. C. E. Jordan was still a Trustee and on Motion Mr. Cave's name was withdrawn as one of those to be recommended to the Judge of the Court for appointment."

I hope the above is all Sufficient.

Yours sincerely,

ASE Thorp

In the matter of appointing trustees of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at Haymarket, Prince William County, Virginia.

It appearing to the court by proper authority of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of Haymarket, Virginia, that George G. Tyler was elected in the room and stead of Major A. H. Johnson, resigned, as one of the trustees to hold legal title to said religious denomination's property, in conjunction with C. E. Jordan and Thomas J. Chew, therefore, it is ordered that George G. Tyler be, and he is hereby appointed trustee in the room of Major A. H. Johnson, resigned, to hold legal title to said denomination's property in conjunction with C. E. Jordan and Thomas J. Chew.

1910 April 11 Entered

Sunday's Obituary: Yellow Fever in PWCo. / Mildred P. Jordan (1878)

Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
7 September 1878

THE YELLOW-FEVER IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA.-- A representative of the Republican had a conversation with a resident of Haymarket, Prince William county, Va., yesterday, who stated in the presence of another gentleman that he left home on account of the yellow-fever making its appearance in the village. The place is located some thirty-five miles from Alexandria, Va., and its condition is such as would never breed this pestilence; but, like many other instances, it was brought there by fleeing refugees.

Mr. Jordan, who has a widowed mother and two brothers residing in this place, some years since went to Memphis, Tenn. to reside. Twice previous has this scourge compelled him to leave that city, and last Saturday one week ago he, with his wife and three children, arrived in Haymarket. The wife was complaining during the week, and filled with fright lest the seed of the disease had been sown among them ere they left the plague-stricken city. Only too soon were her fears realized, for on last Saturday she was taken ill with the fever and died the following Monday. Before her death the husband was prostrated, and the party furnishing this information left the village about that time, and does not know whether or not the contagion stopped, satisfied with these two victims. -- Washington Republican, 6th.

[A story that needs confirmation.]


Alexandria Gazette
5 September 1878

THE HAYMARKET YELLOW FEVER CASE
Haymarket, Va., September 5, '78

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:

I gave Mr. Jordan a certificate saying that Mrs. Jordan died of the Typho-malrial fever, but have subsequently changed my opinion, as you will see from an article I sent to the Manassas Gazette. I unhesitatingly say, now,that Mrs. Jordan died of the yellow fever; no other cases have occured, nor do we look forward to any thing of the kind, as every precaution has been taken.

Very respectfully, John Randolph, M.D.

Alexandria Gazette
10 September 1878

NO FEVER.--The report that the two children of Mr. J. P. Jordan, at Haymarket, are down with yellow fever is incorrect. A letter received from there this morning says that there are no new cases, nor are any expected.

[Mildred M. Jordan (1847-1878), wife of James P. Jordan, is buried at St. Paul's Episcopal Church cemetery in Haymarket, Virginia -- cgl]

Newspaper Tidbit: Horseshoe Pitching (1930)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
2 July 1930

There's lots of horseshoe pitching down in Prince William County, Va., according to Maj. Fred W. Patterson, the county chairman, with headquarters at Manassas.

Haymarket lost a capable tournament manager in Eppa Hunt, through illness, but Maj. Patterson has found a promising successor in J. T. Carter.  Carter is touting Wade Butler, county champion, to repeat.

Catharpin will make its debut this year in metropolitan competition. Interest there is keen.

Among the formidable candidates for Butler's crown already signed up are Horace Foley, Albert Utterback, B. C. Smith, Will Brower, W. M. Jordan, Charles J. Gillis, C. L. Rector, Douglas Hoffman and Rev. Charles F. Phillips.

"The Village Blacksmith" had his anvil beneath a spreading chestnut tree and this gave an idea to Elmer Hopkins, chairman of New Hampshire Avenue and Longfellow preliminary. Elmer's gonna pitch a court beneath a giant tree in back of Matt Doetsch's home.

He promises this to be one of the hottest neighborhood events in the Metropolitan tournament. In the score of more pitchers, who will take part there isn't one that stands out above the other.

Until today the boys were pitching discarded mule boots. Late this afternoon they were to christen a set of regulation octigans.

Regulation horseshoes, by the way, are on sale at all sports goods houses and some hardware stores.

Entries in Washington close July 9. There will be no grace.

Newspaper Tidbit: German Settlement Near Haymarket

Alexandria Gazette (VA)
5 June 1871

GERMAN SETTLEMENT NEAR HAYMARKET, VA.--

We are glad to see that those thrifty and persevering people, the Germans, who have helped so much to develope the agricultural resources throughout the U.S., are also gradually finding their way into Virginia.

Business took us lately to Haymarket, a small village a few miles below Manassas, on the Orange, Alexandria, & Manassas railroad where we found quite a prosperous German settlement.  Haymarket is only composed of a few houses; and some dreary looking chimney stacks, tell-tale signs of the late conflict. There are, however, evidences of improvement, and new houses are in process of building. The country along that part of the railroad is rolling, the soil is of an excellent quality and capable of being improved; it is well watered and the location very advantageous on account of its proximity to Alexandria and Washington city. Several German gentlemen have bought farms closed by the place. Messrs. E. and W. Fratje purchased a farm of 200 acres, Mr. O. Wiltichen a fine estate of 400 acres, Mr. R. Belcher 400 acres, Mr. C. A. Heineken a large tract of 900 acres with fine improvements on it, and a Mr. Hagedorn a small farm of 100 acres. They have put up fine dwellings and farm buildings, laid out large vineyards and have already given that part of the country a pleasing aspect. These gentlemen are now establishing at their own expense a railroad depot at Haymarket to facilitate the access to their settlement, and they have determined to connect with it an immigration bureau, which will be managed by Mr. Oscar Lorenz, a gentleman in the true meaning of the word, and strangers will be sure to receive the most reliable information on all subjects interesting to settlers. This is a very laudable beginning and we wish them success.

-- Wash. Capital.

Friend of Friends Friday: Canto Calbert / Cato

Washington Federalist (Georgetown, DC)
25 February 1807

30 Dollars reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 29th December last, a negro man named CATO, sometimes calls himself Canto Calbert, about 32 years of age, near six feet high -- tolerably well made -- very black complexion. Had on and took with him when he went away, a blue broadcloth coat, corded pantaloons and some country cloth clothes. He is a good fiddler, and very fond of playing on that instrument. I brought said negro about 4 years past, from Prince George's county, in Maryland. I expect he has made for Baltimore or Philadelphia & will endeavor to pass as a freeman. He was formerly in the possession of John Findlay.  I forewarn all persons from hiring or harbouring said Negro under the penalty of the law. I will give the above reward if delivered to me in Prince William county, or 20 dollars, for securing him in any jail in the United States.

John Sutton

Prince William county, Virginia
near Hay-market, Jan 20, 1807.  4twp

Sunday's Obituary: Richard B. Tyler

Alexandria Gazette
30 July 1839

Suddenly at Hay Market, Prince William County Virginia, near his late residence, on the 22d inst., Richard B. Tyler Esq., in the 51st year of his age. The deceased was one of the most respectable and useful citizens of the County, a true friend and a man of the strictest integrity.




Alexandria Gazette
14 July 1846

At Occoquan, Prince William county, Va., on Monday the 29th ult., Miss Mary Ellen Taylor, aged 20 years. She was an amiable and kind-hearted girl, and her loss will be seriously felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Military Monday: Instructions for Ration Book

Evening Star (DC)
17 October 1943

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RATION BOOK

Registration for War Ration Book No. 4 will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, according to Richard C. Haydon, Prince William County registration chairman. County schools will be closed all day Friday in order that the work may be completed. Teachers in the following schools designated as registration places will have charge of issuing the new books:

Osbourn High School, Manassas, R. Worth Peters, chairman; Haymarket New School, Mrs. Nelson Lynn, chairman; Nokesville High School, C. O. Bittle, chairman; Occoquan High School, Mrs. Mae T. Sanford, chairman; Woodbine School, Miss Sue Ayres, chairman; Dumfries Graded School, Mrs. Wallace Lynn, chairman; Quantico Masonic Hall (for civilians), Miss Margaret Powell, chairman. A registration place within the Quantico Military Post for military personnel will be announced later.

Mr. Haydon requests that residents make applications as early as possible to avoid last-minute congestion. One member of a family, 18 years of age or older, may register for the entire family. The registrant must present War Ration Book No. 3 for each member of the household for whom application is made.

Military Monday: Volunteer Rifle Company

Alexandria Gazette
1 December 1859

A volunteer rifle company of fifty odd men was organized at Haymarket, Prince William County, Saturday, November 26, under the superintendence of Col. Brawner.  An election was held for officers, which resulted in the choice of Dr. Geo. S. Hamilton, Captian; John B. Grayson, 1st Lieutenant; Thomas S. Shirley, 2d Lieutenant; the other officers to [be] chosen at the next meeting.  The arms have been ordered, and arrangements are being made to have the company equipped at as early a day as possible.

Friend of Friends Friday: $20 Reward (Mary)

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
25 August 1832

$20 REWARD

For the apprehending Negro Girl MARY, who ran off last night or this morning, and bringing her home, I will pay the above stated reward of Twenty Dollars, except she is taken in this or an adjoining County, in which case half the amount, and reasonable charges for bringing her home; if taken elsewhere than in Virginia or the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, I will pay the twenty dollars for securing her so that I get her, and all reasonable charges if brought home, She is about 18 years old, five feet two inches high, rather stout, and of dark copper color.  She has the scar of a sore on one of her legs, near the ankle.  Took with her a variety of clothing, particularly a pair of sharp toed coarse leather shoes, lined.

B. E. HARRISON

La Grange, near Thoroughfare, Prince William Co., Virginia, 23d August, 1832

aug 25 - d3t&1awtf

The National Intelligencer and United States Telegraph will insert the above.

Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC)
16 March 1821

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD

Ran away from the subscriber, who resides in Stafford County, Va. on the 1st January last, a negro man, named JERRY, a blacksmith by trade, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, slender made, not very black, and of thin visage; he is fond of tobacco, and carries it generally in his under lip before he speaks, as if he had something in his mouth.  If necessary to examine him particularly -- he has a rupture near his groin, caused by a strain; has blue pantaloons, brown bearskin jacket, wool hat, all new, and has other clothing pretty much worn which he may probably wear at times.

Jerry was in Falmouth the 1st of January last, and I am informed he said he intended going in the neighborhood of Hay Market, in Prince William county, to see his mother.  He has a wife at Mr. John England's, just above Falmouth, Va.  He is well acquainted in Alexandria, where he once was taken at work in the streets when ranaway, and is probably there at this time.  The constables will please keep a look out for him.  The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver Jerry to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him.  I believe he was formerly the property of Mr. Masshutt, in Dumfries.  Any person who may take him up will please give me the earliest notice.  My address is

COSSOM HORTON,
Stafford Court House, Va.

jan 23-tf

Newspaper Tidbit: Voting Notice in Haymarket Precinct (1832)

National Aegis (Vicksburg, Mississippi)
November 21, 1832

A CURIOSITY.  The Commissioners for holding the elections at Haymarket Precinct, in Prince William County, Virginia, posted up the following notice at the public places in Haymarket:

"Notice.  Persons desirous to vote for Andrew Jackson, as President of the United States, can obtain tickets by applying to the Commissioners who will conduct the election.  They are cautioned against receiving tickets from any other source, as it is believed we have more to fear from false friends than avowed enemies."

We consider this a most unauthorized interference on the part of the Commissioners, who should have been seen in any other position than that of electioneering partizans.

Alexandria Gazette

Friend of Friends Friday: Ran Away - Vincent Jackson (1828)

Alexandria Gazette
July 11, 1828

Fifty Dollars Reward

Ran Away from the subscriber living near Haymarket in Prince William county, Va. on the 9th day of July, 1828, a negro man about thirty years old, by the name of VINCENT JACKSON.  He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, well made, yellow complexion, and has a scar on his upper lip, and his nose rather flat.  He has a wife at Mr. Aris Buckner's in the city of Washington, where it is supposed he will go -- It is probable he may procure a free pass, as he is a smart fellow and has made considerable acquaintance among those who it is probable are none too good to aid him in making his escape.  He will likely make for the City, where his wife is now living, and then for the free States.  He took with him sundry clothing, among whichi is a good blue broadcloth coat.  If he is taken in this or the adjoining counties I will give ten dollars, and if the District of Columbia twenty dollars, and if in Maryland or north of it fifty dollars, and pay all reasonable and legal charges -- In every case he must be brought home or secured in jail so that I get him again.

Reuben Rogers
July 11 - eo3t

The Baltimore American, and Poulson's American, Philadelphia, will publish the above every other time to the amount of one dollar and send their accounts to this office.

Those Places Thursday: Pageland

Alexandria Gazette
February 17, 1837

PAGELAND FOR SALE

By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas P. Hooe to the subscriber, dated the 14th Nov., 1833, and recorded in the Clerk's office, of Prince William County, I shall expose to sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the premises, on Friday, the 24th day of March, 1837, at 12 o'clock, M., a tract of Land, lying in the County of Prince William, called Pageland, containing by estimation 762 acres.  Such title will only be given as is vested in the trustee.

JOHN W. MASSIE, Trustee
feb 16 - ts

Alexandria Gazette
October 27, 1855

VALUABLE LAND IN PRINCE WILLIAM FOR RENT. -- The subscriber offers for rent his land near Haymarket, known as "Pageland" and "The Poplar Field" Tracts, comprising 1300 acres of the most valuable land in the county for farming and grazing, divided into 12 fields, including 150 acres of meadow. -- The fields not in cultivation, are set in grass. -- There are good buildings of every description, and a Country Mill on the farm.  The situation is one of the most healthy, and near the Gainesville Station of the Manassas Gap Railroad.  Early application is requested.  The privilege of fallowing immediately.

Cyrus C. Marsteller
Haymarket, je 16 -- eo3t&wtf

Friend of Friends Friday: Public Sale

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

December 12, 1811

PUBLIC SALE.

Will be sold, at Hay-Market, in the county of Prince William, Virginia, on the first day of January next--

A Number of Slaves,

Of both sexes and of different ages; the property of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting, of Snow Hill -- among them are some excellent house servants, a hostler and shoemaker, and a male cook, 35 years of age, who, combined with a knowledge of cookery, for which he is not excelled, is an excellent butcher and gardener.  Added to these qualifications, he is sober, honest, a genteel dining room servant, and a tolerable course shoemaker.

At the same time will be sold,

A number of horses, and a Chariot somewhat new; being part of the personal estate of the late Matthew Whiting, Esq. and some corn, made on the estate this year.

The whole of this property will be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.

All persons having claims against either of the aforenamed persons, are requested to present them for payment, to

E. Brooke

December 6

Thriller Thursday: Victim a One-Armed Man

Harrisonburg Daily News (Harrisonburg, VA)
April 27, 1910

KILLED WITH ONE-INCH BLADE - Victim a One-Armed Man and Assailant Says Self-Defense

Manassas, Va., April 25. - Acting, as he claims, in self defense, Harry Thorpe, 30 years old, stabbed David Carter, 35 years old, to death with a penknife of which the blade used is but an inch in length.

The trouble occurred at a tenant house on the farm of T. N. Depauw near Haymarket.  Carter had but one hand, having a large hook suspended from the elbow, and Thorpe says the former attacked him, trying to strike him with the heavy hook.  Thorpe fled, was pursued and pressed, and drew the knife, stabbing his assailant just above the thigh severing a large artery, which caused the death of the man in a few moments, before medical aid could arrive.

Thorpe is in jail awaiting a hearing.

Harrisonburg Daily News
April 27, 1910

James James aka "Double Jimmy"

Dodge City Times

April 20, 1876

Born in 1764. James James, or "Double Jimmy," as he is more familiarly called, lives on a farm twelve miles south of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, with his daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wheat, 63 years of age. This old gentleman was born near the Red House, in Prince William County, Virginia, May 10, 1764. His father resided on a plantation near the Potomac, adjoining Lawrence Washington's. Mr. James has seen Washington often at his father's house. He and his brothers were in the war of 1812. Mr. James was a "jack of all trades," as he says he learned to be a carpenter, bricklayer, stonemason, blacksmith, painter and tinsmith. During his long life he has never been one month in bed with sickness. Mr. James was married in Virginia soon after attaining his majority, and raised a family of ten boys and five girls. Leaving his native State some years after the war, he settled in Roan County, Tenn. From that place he moved to Lauderdale County, Ala., thence to White county, Ark., and in 1848, came to Dallas County, Tex., in his 84^th year. He continued his residence there until 1872, when, in his 108^th year, he selected, as he says, Parker County to spend his old days in. in his 109^th year he cultivated an acre patch of watermelons in Parker County, and raised the finest brought to market. He realized $125 from this crop. Mr. James talks very well and his hearing is pretty good. ~Galveston News

Galveston Weekly News

January 6, 1879

Weatherford Times: James James, a resident of Parker county, died at the residence of his daughter, in Young county, on December 2d. He is believed to be the oldest citizen in Texas, or perhaps in the United States. He was born near the Red House, in Prince William county, Va., May 10, 1764, and consequently lived to the age of 114 years, 6 months and 22 days. James James, or “Double Jimmy,” as he was familiarly called, was a hard-working man all his life. In his 100^th year he cultivated an acre patch of watermelons in Parker county, and raised the finest brought to market. Smythe's Historical Sketch of Waterford and Parker Counties says that his acre crop realized him $125.

From the Prince William County Historical Marker Guide:

Colonial Roads (78)

Fayette Road and Washington Street, Haymarket

The town of Haymarket, chartered in 1799, owes its location to the

junction of the Old Carolina Road and the north branch of the

Dumfries Road at the site of the Red House. The Carolina Road

developed from the Iroquois hunting path which was abandoned by

the Indians after 1772, when they were forced by treaty beyond the

Blue Ridge. The Dumfries Road was in use as a major trade route

between the Potomac and the Shenandoah Valley before 1740.

[“Double Jimmy” is buried in Gooseneck Cemetery in Young County, Texas. The “Red House” referred to in the newspaper articles was an ordinary erected by William Skinker, son of Samuel Skinker, built of large red brick . Thomas Jefferson's 1787 map of the region names the locality “Red House.” Today it is better known as Haymarket.]

Newspaper Tidbit: Spinks

Alexandria Gazette
December 4, 1909

IRATE BROTHER ARRESTED.   Charles H. Spinks, a farmer, who lives at Haymarket, last night called at the First precinct station in Washington to see the man who eloped with his fourteen-year-old sister, Nellie Spinks.  The irate brother was armed with a revolver, and the police took the weapon from him and locked him up.  Miss Spinks and Walter Robinson, nineteen years old, left Haymarket on Thursday night last for Washington, intending to be married in that city.  Detectives met the couple at Union station, sent the girl to the House of Detention, and placed Robinson in a cell at the First precinct station, awaiting word from the girl's parents in Haymarket.

Newspaper Tidbits

Alexandria Herald – 21 August 1815

I will rent, for the ensuing year, the FARM adjacent to the town of Dumfries, the late residence of John Macrae, deceased, generally known by the name of ORANGEFIELD.  The farm comprises 200 acres, a large proportion of which is arable land.  The improvements on it are an excellent dwelling house, dairy, stable, & c. with a good orchard.  The tenant will have the privilege of sowing wheat the next Autumn.

JOHN MACRAE

Dumfries, Aug. 18.

Frederick Herald - 15 September 1832

100 REWARD.  Ranaway from the subscriber, living near Haymarket, Va., on Saturday night 1^st of September, a Negro man named DICK, purchased a few days since of Mr. R. Foster, of Prince William county. 

Dick is about 21 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, tolerably heavy built, and well proportioned – of dark copper or chestnut color.  He wore away a dark round jacket, yellow jean pantaloons, and fur hat half worn.  He has just been brought from Pennsylvania, and no doubt attempting to go back.

I will give the above reward if taken in the state of Pennsylvania, fifty dollars if taken in Maryland, and twenty five if taken in Virginia, and secured in any jail until I get him again.

PEYTON NORVELL

September 15.