N and W Plan Shorter Coal Route Outlet
Norfolk and Western officials announce consideration of purchasing the Columbus Hocking and Sahdusky line to create a direct outlet for coal traffic to Toledo Ohio. The move aims to give N and W control over a Virginia and West Virginia coal carrier route and resolve existing outlet difficulties.
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Washington
Roanoke
Toledo
Ohio
Johnson
N. D. Maher
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk and Western
Column Bus
Hocking and Sahdusky
Obituary notices from December events in Washington area
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with dates December 3 to December 7 1909. Names include Elizabeth Y H Browin Paul A Rockar Harriet Bourn Hoyt Albert Bader and Annie E Trumbull. Several services are noted at Wytheville Providence Hospital Fourth Presbyterian and Arlington National Cemetery with funeral dates and private interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Y. H
Thea Tey
John Lee Allison
Wytheville
Baltimore
Virginia
Paul A
Willan A
Gidget M. Browin
Rose
Carnes
Naage
Frank Geier
Seventh Street
S Dixon
Prince George Munt
Lim Om
Pittsburg
Colurabus
Ohio
Cory
Hoyt
Seventeenth Street
Harriett Bourn Hoyt
J. W. Barrass
Merks
Milbury
Mass
Providence
Elizabeth Pilling
Fred W. Pilling
Biladelpha
Lockai
Tisim
Providence Hospital
F. A. Rockar
Jooers
Fren Tee
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Iweivence
Matles
Alonzo Adams
L Street
Anne B. Schock
Miexandria
Vilice
Wood
Harvey E
Tressy Sherwood
Annie
Sherwood
Menay
Sprague
Maware
Rumbull
IWR
ACG P
Annie E
daugh_ter
Tate CO
Trumbull
Norfolk and Western seeks Sandusky port link
A 1920s article notes Norfolk and Western aims to acquire Columbus Hocking and Sandusky lines to connect tracks and gain port access. It argues a Sandusky purchase is the logical solution to lake coal outlet issues, enabling quicker delivery and reduced equipment needs. The railroad touts its efficient management and improving earnings over four months despite mountain grades and funding limits.
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Rill
Norfolk and Western
Columbus
Hocking
Sandusky
Norfolk and Western Cova
Time
Amon
Aife
West ern Maryland Notes Marriage and Missionary News
Bernice W Spencer and Miss Blanche M Lochbawm both of Ottanna were married Saturday night at Zion Lutheran parsonage Waynesboro by Rev Charlan H Rockey Elders Hay Dike and Victor Jesiven Mormon missionaries from Salt Lake City arrived in Hagerstown to spend winter in the Cumberland valley for missionary work The $4 000 Lutheran Church dedication was held Sunday Rev Dr J A Sigmaster Lutheran Theological Seminaryettysbur e preached the dedicatory sermon in the morning Rev Victor Miller Lettermburg long time Maryland Lutheran synod secretary preached at night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice W." Spencer
Blanche M. Lochbawm
Ottanna
Zion Lutheran Parsonage
Waynesboro
Charlan H. Rockey
Ian
Hay Dike
Victor Jesiven
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Smitheborg
J. A. Sifgmaster
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Ettysbure
Victor Miller
Letternburg
Maryland
Tobacco Season Fails to Meet Marketing Hopes in Virginia
Dry conditions hinder barn handling and leaf quality across Virginia tobacco regions. Receipts drop 111,000 pounds week over week while totals for the month reach 4,172,512 pounds sold at an average around 21.50 per 100 pounds. Prices vary by grade with leaf common to good fetching modest gains and factory sales seen as positive for farmers entering the new year.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Virginia
Lynchburg
Des
South Boston
Petersburg
Leading Figures in Chevy Fire Fight and Veterans Painting
Alarm near midnight as Columbia and Reliance engines battled a blaze that grew to serious proportions before relief units stopped it. Damage estimated at 150 to 200 thousand dollars. building insured. E. White to present a painting to Lee Camp Confederate Veterans. Sunday School Workers Association vets new constitution and bylaws at Methodist Protestant Church meeting.
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Oelock
Columbia
Alr
Reliance
Pultey
My. Aicheron
B.E. Lee
Lee Camp
Oregon R. Wilson
E. €. White
Sunday School’ Workers Association
Methodist ‘Protestant “Church
Washington's Chevy Chase Hunt Enjoys Early Season Foxsport
English style boosts popularity as many Washington society members attend the Chevy Chase Hunt. Dry weather limits ground but drag packs keep pace. maps and a second horseman enhance efficiency. Notable figures include Miss Mathiae Townsend and Mrs Fiance, with lively morning meets and a rising regular crowd.
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Washington
England
Axture
Hunt
Mathiae “Townsend
Is. Newaiting & Stable
Bréckenridge Bayne
L Johnston
Totter
Lanten
Cole
Diplomats and Riders Attend Gray Horse Event
The diplomatic corps attended the gray horse gathering with many notable figures present. Capt. C. F. G. Sowerby and Mr. Innes rode steadily before an unfortunate accident. Count de Bulaseret and Mr. S. M. Nicholas joined from Baltimore, with Admiral and Miss Brownson also out. J. L. Huidekoper rode at least twice, while S. P. Knut ferried drags and tax hunts, contributing a full share of sport.
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Misa Brownson
J. L. Huidekoper
P. Knut
Knights of Columbus Confers Degrees on 100 Candidates
Hundred Maryland and West Virginia candidates received first, second, and third degrees in Mantusburg W Va as local councils from Washington Harrisburg and Martinsburg conducted the ceremonies. Notable visitors included Rev Hishey P J Donahue Wheeling Supreme Knight J A Pigherty Philadelphia James G Graham Springfield IL National Treasurer D J Callatan Washington and Deputy T S Dona via Washington DC.
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Maryland
West’ Virginia
Mantusburg
Order of ‘Hinight of Columbus
Colinbus
Chambersburg
Hageratown
Martinsburg
Spaulding , Council
Wheeling
Supreme Knight JA
Pigherty
Philadelphia
James G. Graham
Springfield, Il
Nationa
D. J. ‘Callatan
Washington
T. 5
Donavia
D.C
Luray Woman Disappears Amid Family Strife
Turner and relatives search for Mrs Turner who vanished along the railroad after a quarrel. A misunderstanding over money and alleged gambling losses are cited as tensions in the marriage prior to her disappearance.
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Jak- Stanleyton
Turner
Lange
Explosion Injures Four In Bedford Area Blast
Four men including Pete Kuese and Lani Gacherock were badly injured by a dynamite blast near Bedford yesterday. The explosion ripped through the area, with the victims reported in critical condition. Authorities say about 50 pounds of dynamite were involved in the incident.
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Srptatio
Pete Kuese
Lani “Zonk “Gacherock
Pets’ Peshone
Bedford
Memorial address honors late Alexandria Ellis and lodge members
A public memorial service in Walnington pays tribute to deceased Alexandria Ellis and lodge members of Alexandria Lodge No. 68 Elks. Representative C F Plaxett delivers the address as organist and choir perform under direction. The program lists overture, prayers, hymns, and readings, with solos by local quartets and remarks by lodge officers.
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Chris’ Arth
el’ Forre
Birrell and
Christ
Church
Sn. Mh
Robert F. Down‘Eyans
Kenneth Og
C. G. Lemion
Elabeth’ Barker
W. Exer
Shepherd Brother
Day
James Pecint Nienes
Howard W
Smith
Nelly
Thomig
Tiler
Atom
Car
Memorial Exercise Orators Across States
Gifted speakers joined annual memorial services in multiple cities. Gav Swainson led Danville Virginia ceremonies with Rev J Cleve land Hall delivering the eulogy. In Winchester Pennsylvania and Cumberland Maryland prominent figures gave addresses amid elaborate music.
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Gav, Swainson
Hagerstown
David J. Lewis
Durberland
Dudge
William R. Staples
Roanoke
Bristol
Tenn
Nashville, Tenn
Nathaniel T. Dulaney
United States
George L. Wellington
Cumberland
Annapolis
Clark
Naval Academy
Naval Academy Orchestra
Washington
Suffolk
Arthur J. Morris
Norfolk
Hellister
Supreme ‘Capri
Baltimore
Edward ,Hayes
Camperida
Add
Frostbieg
Mkai
Own R.' Rice
Frost
Ford iOity
Vatine
John
Fred, Hamnér
Lynchburg
Var
Uate
G. A. Blgisters
Rillet
New York
Ned Witte
Portsyhouth
Petersburg
Caries
Manster
C. Paylor
Scholarship thesis from Seligisle and Virginia trip
A fragmented OCR note mentions Cecil Rhodes scholarship, Oxford and Alexandria, with references to October events and a late Precigentia. The text is incomplete but points to scholarly aims and international study connections.
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University of ‘Virginia
Cecil
Rhodes
Nis
Alexendrie
The Post Newspaper Overview and Contents
The Post is described as the leading newspaper at the capital seat. It offers comprehensive financial news and full market reports for merchants and financiers. It guides farmers on produce fate and provides leisure readers with varied news columns and reading material.
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United States
Post
The Washington Post Celebrated as Premier Sunday Paper
The Washington Post is praised for its equal standing among newspapers with distinctive illustrated sections. It highlights thoughtful selection by prominent writers and accurate timely illustrations, giving readers a premier Sunday experience.
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Forign News
Sunday Post
The Sporting Department of The Post Pink Sheet
The Sunday Post Sporting Section is printed on pink paper and covers every sport from baseball and trotting to auto racing and yacht contests. It promises accurate, comprehensive coverage of golf tennis swimming boating and all facets of the sporting world.
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Post
The
Sunday Post
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R. F. Harvey's Sons
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Western Maryland Notes
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Pa. Ave
N.W
Tokalon Wine CO
14Th Street
N. W
Chevy
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JA Palmer
Grayling
Emory
Huntsman
Ae. Pierce Mill Mil
Chevy Chase Hunt
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EEES
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