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 t...