Railroad timetable notice from 1904
Baltimore and Northern Railroad timetable dated November 27 1904 lists additional eastbound local trains. It shows departures from Carlisle at 7 05 am 12 30 pm 3 16 pm and from Mechanicsburg at 5 64 am 7 29 am 2 52 pm 8 36 pm with further notes for Williamsburg Sam 10 00 am and 5 23 pm. Trains 2 8 and 10 run daily between York and Harrisburg.
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Carlisle
Mechanicsburg
Vilisburg
Own
Harrisburg
Sig Ee
Jam ‘Winchester
Hagerstown
Greencastle
Bersburg Waynesboro
Alexandria
Cowdon
Glencariyn
W. Falls Church
Wedderburn
Herndon
Belmont Park
LZAVE
Baltimore
New York
T An
Ton
Philadelphia
Ville
Train Schedules and Pullman Sleeper Directions
No 13 19.09 8 m for Bristol and intermediate stations Pullman sleeper to Knoxville connects at Roanoke with the Express for points west. Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus Bluefield to Cincinnati No 1 2 89 a m for Roanoke Pocahontas Norton No gs m for Hagerstown and Mediate stations Shenandoah Junction for Baltimore Washington New York and at Hagerstown for Harrisburg Philadelphia New York No 14 824 p m for Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York Pullman sleeper via Hagerstown for Harrisburg Philadelphia New York No 2 219 a m for Hagerstown Pullman to Philadelphia Parlor cars Philadelphia and New York Rates time tables information cheerfully given on application to Agent N and W By.
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Bristol
Pullman Buffet
Knoxville
Roanoke
Express
Pullman Sleeper
Columpus
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Hagerstown
Mediate
Shenandoah Junction
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New Y.k
Phila
N. Y
Pullman
N.Y
Hagers Y. Pullman
Local Railway Officials Named In Brief Notice
M. DC. Kunnzey and Gro. W. Mamrin are listed as Vice-Presidents and Gen l Supervisors with Supt. H. A. Rippe and Gen l Passenger Agent as officials in a short transportation notice.
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M. DC. Kunnzey
Gro
W. Mamrin
H. A. Rippe
Train Connections and Stops at Ashington PRR Station
All trains arrive and depart from Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Ashington D C with connections to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. For maps folders through ticket rates apply. Agents or No 121 stop at Herndon Heights and Coral to board and alight.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Ashington
D.C
Fromaltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Pearest
Herndon Heights
Coral
Blessing the Waters and Flood Warnings in St Petersburg
Midwinter in St Petersburg features the blessing of the waters on the Neva with ice churches and a baptismal hole in the chapel floor. The rite honors Christ's baptism and is believed to safeguard against floods while drawing crowds to the frozen river. Flood danger rises with thaw and wind. guns warn residents and dynamite clears ice jams. Katsukama Higashi, famed Japanese jiu-jitsu master, is described as small yet formidable, with a long practice under Kano and a record lift of 290 pounds, noting his singular regimen and philosophy.
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Christ
St. Petersburg
Neva
Jockey Club
Katsukama Higashi
Tom Sharkey
New York
Japan
Kano
Doshisha College
Kyoto
Ajax”. Whitman
Higashi
Swan Dinner Delights at King Edward’s Feast
At St Helen Norfolk about 100 swans are fattened for the table in the swan pit with barley and maize fed below the water. A fat cygnet weighs around sixteen pounds and costs over ten dollars. Abbotsbury hosts more than 1,000 swans living freely along the Fleet lagoon and the coast, with the largest birds seen in England taking wing for sea journeys.
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St. Helen
Norwich
Abbotsbury
England
Ancient Babylon overstated in size says archaeologist Geere
Archaeologist H Valentine Geere challenges the notion of Babylon as a vast metropolis. He states its walls were likely eight miles around and its palaces and temples crude and cramped, arguing against comparisons with London. A final quip notes a man seldom complains if his name is in the police blotter.
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Babylon
H. Valentine Geere
Rodewey
London
Report of the Condition of Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester VA 1905
In Winchester Virginia the Farmers and Merchants National Bank reports assets totaling 770 044 01 and liabilities 770 044 01 as of May 29 1905. Cash on hand deposits securities notes and other items are itemized with precise figures and verified by cashier I H D Fuller and a notary public James B Burgees.
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Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Winchester
Virginia
Leas
Cemean
U.S
Saxtone National Banks
Deston
Era
Fond Eoems
National Banke
Vis
Fragmentary Bank Statement Authenticates 1905 Signature
A partial OCR shows a bank statement with signatures by I John W. Rice and Ohn W. Rice as cashiers. The document notes the statement is true to the knowledge and belief of the signer, sworn before Lee R. Grim N P in June 1905.
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John W. Rice
Ohn W. Rice
Lee R. Grim
N. P
Winchester Citizens Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
DC W Borwell of 303 North Braddock Street in Winchester testifies that kidney trouble from heavy meat lifting worsened until Dean's Kidney Pills eased the pain. He praises the treatment and allows use of his statement. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Winchester
DC. W. Borwell
North Braddock Street
Bailey & Boxwell
North Main Street
Dean
Franck Baker & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
W.Y
United States
Doan’e
Simple Test for Cream Determination in Milk
A brief note on a naïve cream test for milk fat, noting it is not fully reliable but can indicate presence of cream. It explains that two milks with equal fat may yield different cream layers due to how other constituents affect cream uplift.
Adoption of the Scottish Woolen Garment Grows
A Edinburgh Scot explains that a design proved most suitable for adoption and has been commonly worn ever since. The note highlights enduring appeal and traditional use of the garment in question.
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Edinburgh
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Summit Point
Winhhester
P.m. Junction
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Norton
Re. Hepwr
Ehenee
Southern Railway
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George
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Mary
H. Gorn
John M. Steck
Ackert
Bowick
General Agt
Washington, D
H. Harpwick
B. W. Gruove
Hotel Burgess Restaurant
Main ST
Winchester, VA
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Delft
S.D. McDonald
Conductor Company
Paors
M. F. Wilkinson
East Pall Mall Street
Lee
Ks & B
Kers Sereda. Gu
State of Virginia
Frederick
I. H. D. Fuller
D. Fuller
James B. Burgees
R. T. Barton
C E.clevenger
Haldeman
Shen. Valley Nat. Bank
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Liabil
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Naeerste
S. Pond
State of
T. Marion Bantz
H. Hansbrough
W.S. Love
Rosenmyer
Liberty
Russell ‘& Green
Hayler
Fred. S. Boyd
Geo. H. Eagle
Loudoun Street
Bell
Coun
Edward Conner
South Main St
DR. Gunn
Blood & Nerve
Quin
DR. Bosanko CO
U.S. A
Miller’s Drug Store
Chester, Berryville
Luemont
Shenandoah River
Ee Lee
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Hotel E
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Bluemont
Maurice F. Castleman
Tf Gastroman
Baker’s
John H. Enders
East Main St
Rte” Nauehons
Wi Bay
Cgrzancc
Cleveland and Tribune Bicycles
A. L. Shearer
North Market St
Victor Talking Machine
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Bu Bey
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