125 Years Ago

Herald of July 7, 1898

J. C. Haderman of Bedford County brought suit against Joseph E. Thropp, prominent Everett ironmaster and politician for $20,000 damages for libel growing out of an article published in the Philadelphia Press and a circular sent out by Mr. Thropp during the political campaign. The article discussed the alleged sale of post offices in Bedford County and mentioned Mr. Haderman’s name in connection with the appointments.

Albert H. Stoner, a young business man of Martinsburg, and Miss Nancy A. Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Baker, from near Henrietta, were married at the home of the bride the evening of July 5. The couple planned to take up housekeeping in Martinsburg.

The Martinsburg Post office moved from the Keagy building on North Market street to the Goodwin building on East Allegheny street where more commodious quarters were provided.

A fire in Roaring Spring destroyed a stable and a large part of a stack of paper wood near the railroad crossing.