Virginia rail rates rise request before state commission
A group of rail carriers led by Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway asks the Virginia State Corporation Commission to approve intrastate rate increases. Proposals include a 20 percent rise for passenger fares and a 40 percent rise for freight charges, with alternate 25 and 33 1/3 percent adjustments for regional lines. A hearing is set for August 16, 1920, in Richmond, with published notices required in multiple Virginia newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Virginia
Department of the State Corporation
Mmission
Lone
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Southern Railway Company
Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
State of
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Norfolk
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Bristol
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Virginia Railway
Norfolk and Western
Virginian Railway
State Coreporation Commission
Winchester
Staunton
Charlottesville
Danville
Alexandria
R. T. Wilson
Rant on Work and Pay by Walt Mason
A satirical poem by Walt Mason mocks labor strife and bleak wages, urging workers to resist tyrants, quit complaining, and seek relief as the nation grinds through hardship. The piece critiques jobs, pay, and the urge to strike while praising stubborn resolve and worker solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Personal notes from Berryville Aug 13
Mrs Bis P Mrs Hall of Pittsburgh Pa and guests of Mrs J H Baker. EB Harris, Miss Louise Harris, Mary Lee Meade in Washington visiting parents Mr and Mrs F B Whiting Garetta Whiting at Cape. A Painter Emporia Va visiting. Hazlewood Blencowe Columbia S C. Joseph A Wheat visiting Florence Castleman Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis- P
Hall
Pittsburgh
J. H. Bake
R. EB. Harris
Mias Louise Hara
Mary Lee Meade
Washington
Edward. McCormick
New
M. McCormick
F. B. Whiting
Garetta Whiting
Cape
Hn Luty
Frank Baughbert
Bradford
Hester
A. Painter
Emporia
AM Deepegaee
Scouts to Hold Athletic Meet
Scouts invite swimmers and lifesavers to events with weight class contests at 10 and 3, plus evening classes. Immersion events promise testing, with multiple entrants and close competition. Also a camp meeting at headquarters scheduled for 8 o clock Saturday.
Centenary Church Hosts Morning and Evening Services
The bulletin lists services at Centenary Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. and an evening service. A Sunday school session is noted, with preaching by R. L. Gray and a possible evening sermon at St. Paul’s on Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Local members praise last Sunday’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Church
R. L. Gray
St. Paul's
Braddock Street Sunday School
Old Scholars
Married at Millwood aja Travers ties knot at Millwood home
Bland a beloved White Post girl marries James D Travers at six oclock on Saturday in Millwood at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
M. Bland
White Post
James .D. Travers
Anure Uric Acid Remedy Promises Kidney Relief
A claimant from Huntington West Virginia touts Dr. Pierce s Anure as the best kidney remedy. She reports back pain relief and improved sleep after taking about one third of a bottle, saying her daughter and son in law were also helped. The ad urges sending ten cents for a trial package to Dr. Pierce s Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Huntington
W. Va
Ep de For
Fourth Avenue
Order of Reference in Bush estate case Winchester
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders reference to a master commissioner to appraise all estate of Kate B Bush deceased verify assets and liabilities and settle executor M M Lynch accounts. Commissioner A J Tavener notes creditors and interested parties must appear September 10 1920 at Lynch's office Winchester Virginia to execute the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
Kate B. Bush
Lewis E. Barley
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Commissioner's Office
M. M Lynch
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Evening Star
Os -Day- Follu Evening Star Publishing Co
New Virginia
Weekly Mirror
Associated Press
Berryville
Moses
Just
WILEY
Groves
Drugéists
Baker & Shryock Real Estate and Insurance
R. M. Swimley
A. J. Tavenner
the Corporation Court of the City of
P. Q
Matt
Vicar North Main Si
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
State Corporation Commission
Awe Lane
Winchester Gas and Electric Tight Co
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Corporation Commission
Winchester Gas & Electric I
Jas. B. Russell
Ico
Jacky Horner
Star Mercantile CO
Sarah E
Cates
Water
Westinghouse
Northern Virginia Power Co
Charles Town
Chamber of Commerce
America
Brill & Ritter
Washburn
E. Piccadilly St
N. G. Hottle
Braddock St
Permet
Gettysburg
Harrisonburg, Va
the Central Chemical CO
Hagerstown, Md
Baltimore, Md
Philadelphia
Leota Moore
Gainesboro
Lydia B. Pinkham
Fry
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