Railroad veteran David F. Conner retires after 46 years
David F. Conner of Hagerstown Maryland, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee, ends a 46 year railroading career with 37 years in active service. He began with Cumberland Valley Railroad in 1899 and mainly served as train gauge master between Hagerstown and Winchester, with stints as conductor and engineman.
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David F. Conner
Near Valley
Pennsylvania Railroadmpany
Salem Avenue
Hagerstown
Conner
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Comany
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Conductor
Eman
Byrd Notified of Polar Flight Plans Say Officials
Richmond December 7 Governor Harry F Byrd says he has heard nothing from Admiral Richard E Byrd about a reported flight to the South Pole. The governor spoke after discussing the matter with Byrd's mother who had not heard of any plans. The News Leader report alleged detailed plans were published yesterday.
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Floyd Bennett
North Pole
South Pole
Navy
Richmond
Richard Feivelyn Byrd
South Pols
Harry F. Byrd
News-Leader
Chatham Known During Civil War as The Lacy House
The Chatham estate near Fredericksburg built before the Revolution by William Fitzhugh hosted notable figures including General Robert E. Lee and George Washington. Abraham Lincoln visited for several days during Burnside’s army era. Northern troops crossed the river from Chatham’s riverbank before the Fredericksburg battle, as large trees on the lawn were felled. William Fitzhugh’s family ties are noted with Anne and Peter Randolph as descendants.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Fredericksburg
Chatam
Rappahannock
Chatham
William Fitzhugh
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Burnside
Anne
Peter Randolph
Chatham House History Tied to Fitzhugh Washington Link
The narrative traces Mary Randolph Fitzhugh wife of George Washington Parke to Chatham sold by William Fitzhugh to Major Churchill Jones who left it to his brother William Jones. William Jones conveyed to Judge John Coulter and later Major J Horace Lacy bought it, known in the Civil War as The Lacy House and used as Burnside's headquarters during part of the conflict.
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Mary Randolph Fitzhugh
George Washington “Parker
Chatham
William Fitzhugh
Churchill Jones
William Jones
John Coulter
J. Horace Lacy
American Chickens Shipped To Greece Amid Ruins
The Associated Press reports American chickens will be shipped to Greece to rejuvenate Grecian poultry with archbishop blessing. The shipment includes 100 prize fowl from American farms and may be followed by turkeys pigs and cattle under supervision of American experts. Progeny will be protected from the axe for years.
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Associated Press
New York
Greece
Greek Orthodox Church
Polihr
Robbers Rifled Clifton Clowser’s Barber Shop
Thieves broke into Clifton Clowser’s barber shop in Martinsburg W Va early Sunday morning and took $13 in cash. A small cabinet housing the cash register was pried open but contained only loose change. Clowser, a Winchester native, is the son of Mr and Mrs John Clowser.
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Clifton Clowser
Martinsburg
W. van
Clowser
Winchester
John Clowser
Corn for Sale from Sharp Farm near Berryville Virginia
Corn straight from shorks selling at 2.75 per barrel and assorted corn at 3.75 per barrel. Tilt Hammer Mill farm invites inspections by appointment. Good road access for truck transport. Located one mile from Berryville and Millwood turnpike. T A Elesa Bluemont Va. (12-7-31)
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Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 for nerve and joint pains
An advertisement recommends Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules to relieve neuritis sciatica and rheumatoid arthritis pains within 24 hours. It claims effectiveness for gouty conditions and joint swelling, urging readers to verify neuritis and buy through Baker's Drug Store.
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Baker's Drug Store
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