Road Rules from an Early London Road Improvement Board
A revised set of seventeen road maintenance guidelines from the Road Improvement Board of London outlines practices for surface patching, stone selection, and raking. It stresses using chips for binding, avoiding fresh stones when not needed, and keeping gutters clear to prevent mud and water damage. It emphasizes maintaining a crowned road surface and proper drainage while cautioning against overloading with dust and dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabes
Road Improvement
London
Macadam
School benefit in Broad Run raises library funds
Mr Earle B Wood led a schoolhouse entertainment on April 15 to raise money for a library. The event drew a crowded audience and netted 317-04. Prof C E Whip provided violin and mandolin music while Mrs W C Sykes presided at the organ. Also noted: mail contract awarded to Millard Arnold for Barkittsville shies place route at 139.99 for four years starting July 1, 1901, with three daily trips. Further items include local visits, livestock losses, and sporadic humorous exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle B. Wood
W.C. Sykes
Burkitsville
C. E
Moetsrs
Hofert
Cisuda
Pittsburg
Ecumenical ME Church Conference Opens in New Orleans
The 60th session of the Ecumenical Methodist Episcopal Church conference begins in New Orleans with many prominent church members expected to attend and participate. The piece traces the church’s foreign missions growth since 1953, listing activities in Foochow, South America, North China, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, and India, and notes a 45 to 55 percent home foreign mission split. It cites church finances, missions, and educational institutions across multiple countries and mentions the funeral of Mrs. Clarissan Harris and other brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecumenical Conference of the Methodiat Episcopal Chuarch
New Orleans
Draucau
M. E. Church
Africa
South America
Corbin
China
Foochow
Hans Ootabhrhhat
North China
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Switzeland
North India
South India
Italy
Japan
William Butler
Mexico
Pakin University
Bareilly Theological Seminary
Lucknow
Copenhagen Theological Institute
Martin Institute
Fronkfort
John T. Martin
Merrost Bible Society
Fand Sab
Reward for heroic mine deeds in Pennsylvania legislature
Harrisburg April 24. Very slim senate attendance limited business and three bills were read on first reading. A bill by Drury of Luzerne proposed gold medal of honor not less than 100 dollars for bravery saving life or property inside mines, with a 2000 dollar family award if a life is sacrificed. Awards to be made by the department of internal affairs on recommendation of any legitimate authority. Also a short house session and first readings on appropriation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Asleirment
Rte. Drury
Luzerne
Department of Internal Affairs
McCandless
Allegheny
Ma. Voorhers
Philadelphia
Lharrisburg
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Heights
Julia Soyer
Newton Brown
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Edward Hightman
Kiss May Edmonds
Brownsiile
Washington County
Wm. Temp. Grove
Henpeck
Philadelphia Press
Cever
Indianapolis Press
Ceylon
Church South
Council
Toruoree
Clarissan Harris
D. J. Wolfe
S. M. Hench
John Cramer
David Baker
John H. Whitter
David Hedges
George H. Cramer
George Best
Mt. Olivet
A. T. Rice & Sons
Vis
Nigara Falls
Niagara
van Wyek
Albany
New York
Rhinwac
Memphis
Tenn
Iron Mountain Crossing
Arkansas
Porter Accomaands
Ppd
Vws
Gage Yesterds
United States
Brooklyn
Newd Fjord
Iceland
United States Supreme Court
Oberlin M. Carter
Ohio River
Legionville
WH. Barnhart
Thomas Holsinger
Ball
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West, & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kisnas & Manvis
All's
Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenus
Chicago
Chamberlain
A. L. ‘earrTe
Pennsylvania
Aprila Frederick Wagher
Oll
Yesterdy
Newberger
Wigner
Cheime
Nashville
Eldridge
Open Senate
Harris
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Massry Geo. F. Parsona & Co
A. Boseline
Boscheo
Yillace
Ureen
Maln
Old England
William Savory
Warrington
England
A. L. ‘Garre
Harper
Charles N. Hauer
Frederick, Md
Markey’s
North Market Street
Harper’s
Albert L. Pearre
Pierce
Tierce
Mo Elattrik
Demster
Osweeo Ca
Fierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
WM. S. Miller & CO
Maat
Ize
KBP
Great Southern Ptg. & Mfg. Co
Vici Kid
Idea Kid
Chome Ualf
Bion
N. Hess Bros,’ Shoes
G. A. Gilbert’s
N. Market St
Carrollton Chemical Co
Baltimore
Ant
Carrel
Whentland
J. M
Overholt
Peacork
Paul J
Wilson
Maryland
Gibson
G. O Taylor
Dunbarton
Clinton E. Main
Pennyroy
Aivayereilayts
Chichester
Fred
Chichester Chemical Os
Square
Phila
Pike
Seeroratt P
Remedy CO
A. E. McConnell
Frederick
West Patrick Street
Brish’s Bazar
Niidawir
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Md
B. H. Blackston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
James £. Walker
B. Rosenour & Sons
Onur
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market Street
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