Death of Thomas Fitzgerald Elevates Railroading Temperament
The Baltimore American notes Thomas Fitzgerald died peacefully after a career rising from water boy to general manager of Bal Bodoeay. He earned respect for order amid crises and genuine affection from thousands of employees. The obituary cites rail leaders who began humbly, illustrating American opportunity and practical ascent.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Balbodeaey
Fitzgerald
American Railways
Oscar G. Murray
William C. Brown
Sn New York Central
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James McCrea
Pressacs
Pennsylvania
Frederick D. Unoo
Er‘e
Jaadees J. Hill
Great ‘Northern
H.*harriman
Baltimore American
Congressman Hay Delivers for Staunton District
Staunton dispatch lauds Congressman James Hay noting his on the job zeal. The report recalls prior favors including securing a fruit district scientist and a weather station for Staunton, with praise for his alertness and ability to obtain needed services.
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Flood
Agricultural Department
Staunton
Richmond
Stauntond
James. Hay
Hay
Barrie Party Arrives in City with Packard Thirty
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barrie with Mrs. Shirley Carter and Messrs Thomas Clagett of Philadelphia and Samuel P Morton of Baltimore arrived yesterday afternoon in Mr Barrie s new Packard Thirty motor car. They will keep the car in the city through spring and summer.
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Alexander Barrie
Shirley Carter
Thomas Clagett
Philadelphia
Samuel P. Morton
Baltimore
Barrie
Virginia Weather Forecast Update
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday in Virginia with light temperatures changes. Special report from The Star notes a mild progression and shift in skies.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Chang
Mr E L Triplett Of Lehew Visits Relatives
Mr E L Triplett of Lehew spent Saturday visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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E. £. Triplett
Washington Relics Sold at New York Auction
Antique items once owned by George Washington and passed to Nellie Custis and her son Lorenzo Lewis were sold at the Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms. The highest bid was $200 for Custis’s embroidered scarf, plus $100 for a cane from Washington, with other items including a Sheraton workbox bringing $32. Total proceeds were $1,301 for the widow of Major Lewis.
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George Washington
Nellie Custis
iLonenzo’ Lewis
H. L.daimgerfield Lewis
New York
Fifth Avenue
Major Lewis
Glarke County
Miss Custis
Washington
Sheraton
Pleasant Sale Host Dance Honoring Daughter Amnie Sale
Mountain Falls Va March 29 Mr and Mrs Pleasant Sale entertained many friends at a dance for their daughter Amnie Sale. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ivan Oates Mr and Mrs Clyde Sale and numerous others with multiple visits between Miss Willie Sale Chloe Glynn Viola Lineburg and Annie Richard in attendance.
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Mountain ‘Falls
Pleasant Sale
Amnie Sale
Ivan Oates
Clyde Sale
H. Lineburg
Willie Ponton
Annie Richard
Maude Fisher
Carrie Sale
Chloe Glynn
Nan
Lillie Ponton
Annie
Willie Sale
Viola Lineburg
Bertha Moore
Lelia Orndorff
Leone
Ollie’ Racey
Roy Miller
Walter Lutholz
Syd
Ponton
Loring
Orlando ‘White
Hollis Reynolds
Quincy
Sale Ponton
B. Lineburg
James
Jack Bucher
Frank Hulver
Carl Sale
Chioe Glynn
Bloom
Gowan's Pneumonia Preparation Promoted for Croup and Pneumonia
An advertisement argues parents could prevent illness by using Gowan's Pneumonia Preparation as a ready remedy for colds coughs and related symptoms. The external absorbent product is priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar and sold by druggists.
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Gowan
Mother and Two Children Cremated in Kerrs Creek Fire
Frank Miller’s home at Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge county burned several days ago. Mrs Miller and one child died from burns. another child perished in the flames. Mrs Miller, away at the spring house, rescued a daughter before succumbing to injuries as the house burned. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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Frank Miler
Kerr's Creek
Rockbridge County
Enila
Miller
Gun Club Plans Merchandise Shoot on Easter Monday
The Wigenester Gun Club announces a merchandise shoot on Easter Monday April 22 at the Equity Grounds near town beginning at 10 oclock. All sportsmen are invited to participate for prizes consisting of merchandise articles.
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Wigenester Gun Club
Equity Grounds
Town
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
An advertisement promises cure for piles in six to fourteen days using PAZO Ointment. It claims relief from itching bleeding or protrusion and offers money back guarantee if not cured.
Missouri Seeks Two Cent Mileage Rate Across Rail Lines
St Louis dispatch reports Missouri officials plan to order a two cent mileage rate after a conference with railroad representatives. The General Assembly has advanced a bill to engrossment for mileage books carrying 500 1000 and 2000 miles at two cents per mile. Bearer books would grant passage on main line trains while branch lines would carry a three cent rate.
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St.Louis
jNo
Missouri
Ttouse
Missouri General Assetm Blechbais
Tom Fitzgerald Remembered For Lifelong Rail Service
A tribute to Tom Fitzgerald highlighting his career as a natural born mixer who connected with railroad workers and learned train movement. He rose to general manager with banquets in his honor at Hotel Renmert Baltimore in 1905 and his hometown Fairmont West Virginia, recognizing his forty years shaping rail leadership.
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Fitzgerald
General Manapela
Hotel Renmert
Paltimore
Fairmont
WV. Va
Murray
Pizgerald
Reverend Hammond Names Harrisonburg Circuits and Preachers
The list shows appointments for circuits and churches including Harrisonburg, Martinsburg, Staunton, Winchester, and surrounding areas. Names such as J C Hammond N Bieh Cupp L C Messick and others appear along with locations like Inwood Keyser and Singers Glen. The note extends historical clerical assignments from the Iowa conference to the region.
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Pendleeton
J. W. Ferguson
Peince
William
H. B. Ritter
Roanoke
Thomas Sharp
Rockbridge
C. J. Racey
Staunton
George W. Stover
Glen—D
B. Fadeley
South Branch
L. CC
Racey
B. N. Sypolt
Winnelvents
R—H. E. Richardson
Iowa
Winchester
N. Bieh Cupp
Western Frederick
L. C
Kodol Advertises Digestive Aid For Stomach Trouble
An advertisement touts Kodol as an excellent preparation for digestive trouble. It claims Kodol diverts and digests food, cures heartburn sour stomach and related issues, and is made to digest any kind of food anywhere.
Col Albert J. W. Bradbury Dies at Buckfield Veteran Civil War Officer
Col Albert J. W. Bradbury, former United States District Attorney for Maine and a noted Civil War officer, died Saturday in Buckfield. Born in Calais in 1840, he served in Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley campaigns and was later chief of artillery for the Army of the Shenandoah under Sheridan.
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Albert JW
Bradbury
United States
Mrs German Smith Jr Returns From Washington Visit
Mrs German Smith Jr has returned from Washington where she has been spending the winter.
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German Smith, Jr
Washington
Eggs For Sale By Hodgson Virginia Listings
Eggs for sale exclusively S C B Minotecas McGranh Trethaway and North up strain See stock before you buy One dollar per setting of 15 Joseph Hodgson Winchester Va Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles beyond medical reach Cures backache and irregularities that might lead to Bright's disease or dialysis Franck Baker Son tf
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S. C B
McGranh
Trethaway
Northup
Joseph Hodgson
Winchester
Foley
Bright
Franck Baker & Son
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