Norfolk and Western Schedule Effective December 9 1928
Train timetable listing connections and stops for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Hagerstown Philadelphia New York and Shenandoah junction. Includes Pullman sleepers dining car service and agents H H Burks Berryville and WC Saunders Roanoke as general passenger agent.
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Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman
Wiliamsém Andoanoke
Shenandoalg
Memphis
Bo H
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Jct
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
New York
H. H. Burks
Berryville
WC. Saunders
Gen
Public Sale of Isaac Whitacre Farm in Virginia
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the Isaac Whitacre farm of 438 acres near DeHaven is offered at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at 12 o clock noon on December 29 1923. The sale includes 20 acres of bearing orchard 100 acres of timber and improvements such as a seven room residence barn granary and corn crib. Terms: one third cash and the balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds a deed of trust and fire insurance. Sale postponed to January 12 in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
I. Marvel, Whitacre
Cornelia Whitacre
Court House
Winchester
Isaac Whitacre
DeHaven
Howards Chapel
Glengary
H. N
M. S. Shade
J. E. Giles
Barning
Fatty Arbuckle Divorce Granted in Rhode Island Court
Militia F. Arbuckle, wife of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, received a divorce in Providence Superior Court on depositions. The case cited neglect to provide and desertion. the divorce becomes absolute six months from today.
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Associated Press
Providence, R. I
Miliia FE
Arbuckle
Roscoe
Fatty") Arbuckle
Personal notices from Washington and nearby towns
Dr W Warren Sager and Mrs Sager formerly Miss Louise Harmer return to Washington after holidays with Mr and Mrs Stanley Harmer on West Cork street. Evelyn Myers returns to Washington with her parents. Ralph Cather visits Envoy Hall in Martinsburg aiding an open air Salvation Army meeting. Mrs David Pyrry of Puelle Virginia spends Sunday with Mrs Harmer. Mr and Mrs James Ritter and Mrs William Whissen attend a Sunday gathering with Miss Willie Licklider and John Licklider in Strasburg. Pearl Rickard returns to Forks after illness at Baker's drug store. Dorothy Green visits Mrs Paul Baum in Pittsburgh.
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W. Warren’ Sager
Washington
Ats
Ralph Cather
Envoy Hall
Captain Duncan
Salvation Army
Martinsburg
W. Va
Masa
David Pyrry
Puille
Stanley E. Harmer
West Cork Street
James O. Ritter
William Whissen
Sunday Sala
Willie Licklider
John Licklider
Strasburg, Va
U.S. Sells Surplus War Materials to Mexico
Representatives of the Huerta faction in México issued a statement saying the decision by the United States to sell surplus army war materials to the Mexican government will provoke no reprisals against American interests. They added the move caused neither surprise nor consternation in provisional government circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Huerta
México
Two Killed by Dynamite Blast Near Emporium
Two men at the ONG Grass Packing Powder Company packing house were killed when an explosion destroyed the plant near Emporium Pennsylvania. The dead are R. O. Walker and Charles Mansfield, both of Emporium, with two other workers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Emporium
ONG Grass Packing Ee
Mfates Powder Company
R. O. Walker
Charles Mansfield
Poison Rum Deaths Hit Philadelphia Weekend
Bootleg liquor caused one death and sickened over 20 people in Philadelphia during the weekend, with a severe illness among several men reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Bucknell Receives 250 Acre Virginia Farm Gift
Bucknell University announces a donation of 250 acres in Fairfax County Virginia valued at 30 000 dollars. The land lies between Washington and Mount Vernon and was given by Henry J Loftus of London in memory of his wife, daughter of William F Leech a Pennsylvania canals and railroad pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lewisburg
Bucknell University Today
Virginia
Henry J. Loftus
London
Fairfax County
Washington
Mount Vernon
Loftus
Lord Loftus
Great Britain
William F. Leech
Pennsylvania
Negro Held as a U S Mail Thief in Lynchburg
John Jones, a negro, was arrested in Lynchburg Virginia for the July 4 theft of four mail pouches at the union station mail transfer. Detectives recovered the rifled pouches weeks later. This is the first arrest and additional arrests are expected to identify other suspects connected to the east bound Norfolk and Western Railway mail sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lynchburg
John Jones
Union Station
Norfolk and Western Railway
North Carolina
Baltimore Woman Visits Ill Nephew on Valley Pike
Mrs. Mattie Moore of Baltimore arrived Saturday to visit her nephew Robert M. Henry a noted turfman and apple grower. Relatives say Henry’s condition has somewhat improved though he remains in danger at his home on the Valley pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Moore
Baltimore
Robert M. Henry
Valley Pike
Henry
Pastor denies activity in dry laws amid fatal shooting
In Staunton Virginia Rev J T Phillips of Adial Baptist Church says he preaches the gospel and has not hunted moonshiners or reported them to authorities. The shooting in Nellysford killed Thomas M Coleman 21, a Bluefield railroad clerk, with Sam Nelson charged. authorities speculate the fatal bullet may have come from Nelsons pistol during a Christmas eve gathering.
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Staunton
Dee
Preadice
Coleman
Sam Nelson
Nellysford
Lynchburg
Phillips
Nelson
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Dual Action
Those in a run-down condition feel catarrh more than when healthy, showing catarrh is local yet influenced by constitutional health. Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines local and constitutional treatment to be successful according to F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney’& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Optometry Craft Emphasized Over Quick Training
A editorial emphasizes optometry requires long study and rigorous practice rather than short term skill. It argues modern optometry is built on extensive training and experience, not quick expedients to gain patronage or goodwill.
Semianthacite Coal Found High Quality in Virginia
Virginia and United States Geological Surveys confirm rich semianthacite coal in southwest Virginia. Tests show heating value and by products comparable to Pennsylvania anthracite, with best beds in Montgomery Pulaski Wythe counties. Industrial value rises as anthracite reserves deplete. touted for household use and higher prices.
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Washington
Virginia Geological Survey
Virginia
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Great Valley
Montgomery
Pulaski
Wythe
Geological Survey
Lykens
Banks Closed in Chester on New Year’s Day
All banks in the City of Winchester will be closed tomorrow January 1 for the legal holiday New Year’s Day.
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Witchester
Doctor Adams Returns From Southern Virginia Trip
Dr. K. W. Adams chiropractor has returned from southern Virginia after holidays. Mrs Adams accompanied him and will visit relatives in the south for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Virginia
K. W. Adams
Mrs Adams
South
Potomac Edison Merger Approved by Maryland PSC
The Public Service Commission of Maryland approves the merger of Potomac Public Service and Edison Electric of Cumberland. Potomac Public Service may issue 725000 dollars in bonds and expand equipment for the Northern Virginia Power Company. The consolidated entity will be named Potomac Edison Company with M. F. Riley president and Emory L. Coblentz as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission of
Maryland
Potomac Public Service Company
Edison Electric Company of
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Potomac-Edison Company
Frederick
M. F. Riley
Consolidated Companies
Emory L. Coblentz
Virginia Charity Appeals for Help to Ease Child Plight
An editorial urges funding for Virginia orphanages and child services amid 31,000 jail commitments and an $800,000 annual cost. It cites more than 10,000 neglected children under 14 and calls residents to support the Children’s Home Society of Virginia with pledges, noting examples of local donors.
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Virginia
Driscoll
Children’s Home Society
J. T. Martin
State Board of Charity and Corrections
Children's Home Society of
Martin
Virsinda
Winchester
See Babe Bros urge funds for county three year budget
The message calls on Winchester and Frederick County residents to donate 3000 dollars to a three year budget fund for future needy citizens. It stresses urgency and appeals to community action now.
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Winchester
Frederick County
B. & C. FLIER RUNS INTO OHIO WASHOUT
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger train No. 1 en route from New York to Cincinnati derailed at Zaleski Ohio after encountering a washout in three feet of water caused by heavy rains. Four persons were slightly injured.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Cincinnati
Zaleski
Market gains in morning session on rails oils and tobaccos
New York reports a strong morning market with low-priced rails oils tobaccos and chemicals leading gains. Cash sales for income tax losses show considerable volume as trading continues through the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Embrac
Watch Service At Christ Church
Special watch service at Christ Episcopal Church begins at 11. The rector Robert B Nelson will deliver the address. The service includes holy communion and a cordial invitation for the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopals Church
Robert B. Nelson
Transforming colleges through student evangelism effort
The annual executive committee report to the Student Volunteer Convention outlines a broader program to intensify evangelism among 7 000 delegates in 1 000 schools and colleges across the United States and Canada. It calls for transforming economic and social institutions to reflect Christian spirit. Nature Magazine notes eggs of butterflies show diverse shapes and colors with raised lines and patterns.
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Associated. Pres
India
Napolis
Ind
Dee World
Christian 1
America
Mii
Nature Magazine
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Harry Pappas
John Jianopulos
Footer
W. C. Plundeke CO
Agency
Norfolk & Western
Marmless
BEALE
M. M. Lynch
E. M. Whitacre
Duvall & Dunn
Co. C. Brannon
Fatty
Evelyn Myers
Myers
Miss Evy "Tucker Shields
Goucher College
Indianapolis
Dorothy Green
Paul J. Baum
Pittsburgh, Pa
Bicknell
U. S
Trip Star
Gailgersa
Herbert Rawling
Herbert Rawkinson
Optometry
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Mim
Paris Medicine Company
St. Louis, Mo
Potomac-Edison Concerns Merged
Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Strand Theatre
Whitman Bennett
Skill Craft Clothes Shop
Babe Bros
Col
Water and
Kent Sts
B. & C. Flier
Christ Chur
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