Atterbury Warns of Abnormal Traffic Shift and Rigid Orders
Mr. Atterbury argues the time is wrong for abiter action and urges flexible commission orders. He cites potential rerouting of traffic from Pennsylvanian origins, threatens Canada coal supply implications, and notes railways face car shortages and wage costs under new orders.
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Atertury
Atterbury
Fdrward
Fagl Commission
Pennsylvania
Gto Canada
Grand Trunk
Canada
United States
Southern Pacific
Ines
Orlor
Mitphite
John D French passes to eternal reward after illness
John D French aged 63 died at his home in Pearisburg after a two year decline. Native of Giles County born December 27 1881 he worked with French Hagley law firm and was active in Masonic Bluefield Elks and First Baptist Church. Funeral from his home with train No. 10 to Pearisburg for burial in French burying ground conducted by Rev H S Masbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. D. French
Thia
Ay Kreneh
Rogers
Fyengh
Sanitar Siame
Asheville
Mexico
New
Siferer
Hia
Fife
Freaa
Gilgs County
Peartaburky
Wien
Binefield
French & Hagley
Kronch
Tr Lous
Elks
First Baptist Church
Capt
Preach
Guy French
Claelofiadl
Hase French
Mary
Nellie
Betta
Blasbédeide
Bat
Mas Bie
Mret Baptist
Srediaing
Noosa
Pearisburg
CRS
Eld Masons
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Susan Johnston Peters
Mrs Mary Susan Johnston Peters died aged 22? she was a longtime Methodist and devout Christian who married J L Peters in 186? She leaves eight children including Mrs G Richardson HelSpring VA Mrs Walter J Hutton Pocahontas IA Mrs Floyd A Francisco Mrs Chaney T Baker Mrs W M Hartman Mrs C S Stafford and W W Peters The funeral at Grace Methodist Church conducted by Rev W M Morrell and Rev T J Hamilton will be at 2 39 PM in Walnut Grove cemetery Relatives asked to send flowers by 1 20 PM from Park Street home.
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The
Methoditat
J. L. Peters
Mary Susan Jotineton
G. Richardson
Helspring
Vaid
Walter J."hutton
Pocahontas
Pet Brd
Obnconati
Grace Methodist Church
W. M. Morrell
T. 3. Hamilton
Intermental de Trade
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Park Street
Abundance of Coal Carriers on Norfolk and Western
The Roanoke World-News reports plentiful coal carriers for the Norfolk and Western line after a lull. An official notes the surplus will likely last only until next week as demand wanes and labor slows, with congestion persisting on eastern and western routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Roanoke World-News
Weaterns
Norfolk and Western
Nelda
Holdagy
Wesley
Vara
Millarney Rose Audie nces Delight Elks Opera
A lively stage evening by the Elks featured Wilson and Howe performing many years of songs including My Killarney Rose. The narrative story impressed, with clever comedy and vivid stage settings adding charm to the performance and song interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Wilson
Elks -Opera Howe
al. Wilson
Ay Wilch
Killarney
Swedes Sodmer Lost Near London Sinking Report
London reports Lloyd's and others estimate the Swedish steamer brigands sunk after a collision or peril at sea. The Cottell Viaduct section near Bur shows 800 feet above water. A cultural department pledges safer grain and water management.
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Sodmer
London
Dee
Lloyd's and
Id Fe
Coktell
Bur
Grocery Business and Error In Article Annonelay I
In yesterday's issue a correction appeared for the grocery business sale. The report misnamed Burgess & Compton as Burgers & Carpenter and later Burgess & Compton again, with the buyers later identified as Mr Bargesa and Reeves. The correction aims to set the record straight.
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Annonnelay
Welch
Mpling
Burgers & Compton
Davy
Bursgess & Carpenter
Burgess & Compton
Areck
Unser
T. R. Crumpler & Company
3&8 Company
M.bargesa
W. D. Reeves
Tiia
Liditoriophic
Officers Elect for Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class 1917
The Presbyterian Church Ladies Bible Class elected officers for 1917 at a Wednesday meeting at the Wilson home. President Mrs J Diving. VP Mrs Harry J Brook. Secretary Miss Rosa Quisenberry. Treasurer Mrs W J Matfield. Warren A Wilson re-elected as liaison. A building campaign to enlarge the Sunday school was discussed and a five-member committee was named. Several notices follow on weddings, travels, and local social items.
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Ladies' Bible
The
Presbyterian Church
Mte
R.A. Wilson
Bualnéas
Rosa Quisenberry
Theo
J. Diving
Harry J. Brook
W. J. Matfield
Warren
A. Wilson
Lenghor
Personal notes of travel and greetings across towns
The fragment records numerous individuals traveling to New York from Payne to visit relatives, with others returning from Atlanta, Eggleston, and Charleston. Mentions a well known electrical firm Gibts & Hin, and several local residents visiting kin in Bluefield, Pearisburg, and Hopewell during holidays, along with a note about a death.
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Payne
New York
Roy Morrison
Atlanta
Ghriatman
BLK
HIN
Gibts & Hin
Liswes Lula
Creswell
Eggleston
Mius- Mlantedmunds
Leen Banater
Mia
Charleston
Lemon
Lemon ‘& Blankenship
Hopewell, Vin
Pearisburg
Bluefield
Guy French
Cinsclunail
Olin
Divorce Suit Seeks Child Custody in Mercer County
The clerk records a divorce action filed by Rutledge against Ernest S. Rutledge in Mercer County West Virginia. The plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of a named child. The court orders the non resident defendant to appear within one month after first publication.
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Mercer
Rutledge
S. Rutledge
Ernest 5. Rutledge
West Virginia
Counwel
Mercer County
Attest
Ald
Karnes
BR. Dillard
Eel
AHL Cour
The Common Law film feature comes to Clara Kimball Young
The Daily Telegraph notes the New Fox management pursuing a large budget for The Common Law adapted from Robert W. Chambers. Readers recall the story from The Cosmopolitan and will welcome a vivid chase drama with Clara Kimball Young. Director Kenworthy Buell stages realistic sets for the presentation at the Colonial today.
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Sonle'hnas
Clara Kimball Young
Daily Telegraph
Robert W. Chambers
Tiat-Magdaine
Ity
Uireelor
Tor Willan
Dudaor
Miscellaneous Film Notes and Events From December
The text covers diverse items from film and theater notes to awards and a political science meeting. It mentions Pathos serials with a climactic scene, a Canadian theater production, and a Wanevian star in a significant company showing. It also notes a New Rex Theatre release and an annual American Political Science Association meeting in Cincinnati.
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Rex Theatre Toay
Political Scientista Center
Cintinnati
American Political Syitnes Association
Try This To Banished Rheumatic Pain
An ad touts Rheuma a remedy promising rapid relief of rheumatic pain for years of torment. It claims the product antagonizes the cause of joint and muscle agony and offers a money back guarantee with a 50 cent bottle. The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy are noted as suppliers.
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Tate Itor
Guibotakl U Noreeme
John D
Munlis
Tor Oplety
Presbyterian
Hyena
Govehanter Society
Presbyterian Cunreh
W. C. Alexander
Elzabeth Shelton
Millarney Rose
Lbs
Ohitha
Fay
Tenpest Ina
Weddliz
Dra J. Rhodes
Mary Hatfield
MuGinnis Hatfield
Blueflet
West Virgiinia Bar Association
Edward Kayansugu
Rownake
Elizabeth
Cath- Farting Rhodes
Uhmgem
Walter P. Sluelal
Roanoke
Stodaly
Virgile Mhall
Will Newodays
William
Fred Tisthagof
William Tell Flour
Binsfield
Dutzroutors
Scotland
Hho
Caston
Patho
Stutan' Wanea
Kavengar
Blanca
Ravengar
Leontine
Sherif
Ue Avtambie
Driv
Ruggins
Undtt
Bianta
Dross
Whtainasta
Waneviiann
Fila
Manenath
Wilekon Barrett
Pinehurst
Oneshurst
Cluehiest Compt Club
Mitry
First National Bank OF
Tof Farrell A'J. MacBride
G. W. Wood
Gemerm
Mgr
Mer
Treas Pocahontas Fuel Company
F T
Pocahontan Consolidated Colliming Co
Ioacm
Pocahostas
Udesruter
Great Lakes
Smohketers
Ormenal Pocahonyas
Pombontas Fuel Company
Soel
Mein St
Boston
Mass
Board of Trade Ride
Qa Fisher
Cincinnati
Ohio
Traction
Neck
Pocshonts Wharf
Moultop Street
Forahottas
Bedford
Garfield and Proctor
Pocahontas Wharf
Hillnat Street
Con
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Broadway
New York City
Iar
National Bank
Gluefifs
B. W. VA
Opal Resources
Matinee
Ohio Dares Beer
Cmt Cro Tb
OSA
Aig
Bar Gee
Eee Ours Vervetruly
Cohen
Teraewe
Litks Oper
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