BALTIMORE AND OHIO MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY 1923
DONATED BY KAREN WHITAKER
The accompanying picture is of our
Station Baggage Agent J W Robertson, "Taken in Camp". What
is it, "Fats", fish or bacon?
Haven't heard any stories about our
friend of Jones' staff, jumping any rattlesnakes yet this season. How
about it, Ernest?
One of the items in the Stop That Leak
drive uncovered to date is that of "Shobe" Thrasher, our
efficient material handler in the Stores Dept located at the Queen
City Station. "Shobe" has charge of the baling of waste
paper gathered up around the station and offices, from
which,......(rest of article missing).
.....(article missing)..after one of
these visits that you always hear the same story "how about a
little steak?" Sounds familiar, "Pete," but why not
bid in a Keyser turn?
Vincent J Coulehan, clerk to Trainmaster
Groves, resigned o Jan 1 to accept a position as chief clerk to the
purchasing agent of the consolidation Coal Company with headquarters
in Frostburg Md. Good luck,"Vinc!"
Miss Lillian Judy has been appointed
secretary to the division engineer.
Mrs Molly H McDonald, passing report
clerk, Superintendent's Office, has resumed duty, after several
month's illness. Glad to have you back, "Molly."
Track Supervisor, A O Tederick,
Martinsburg, was awarded first prize for having the best sub-division
on the Cumberland Divison for the year 1922. Track Foreman C E Robey,
Lineburg, won first prize for best section; Track Foreman M Wilson,
Bloomington, first prize for greatest improvement on sections; Track
Foreman M Miller, Vanderlip, first prize for best branch section.
Competition was keen on all sections and sub-divisions, the awards
being...(article missing).
Haven't heard any news from Sandy Hook
lately. "Jake," what's the matter with the "Garden
spot of the World?"
Assistant Shop Clerk "Jake"
Brown has promised some good news for the next issue in connection
with the "Stop That Leak" drive.
Keyser, W Va
Correspondent, HARRY B KIGHT
"Uncle" Harry Vernon,
pensioned yardmaster, died at his home on East Armstrong Street,
Keyser, on the morning of December 27, following an illness of
several months. Mr Vernon was seventy-nine years old and had been
pensioned for several years. Mr Vernon was a favorite among his
fellows and the high esteem in which he was held was shown by the
beautiful flowers that covered his casket, sent there by the Railroad
office forces and other friends. We extend to his sorrowing wife and
children our heartfelt sympathy.
All of Keyser, as well as all of the
entire West End of the Cumberland Division was shocked on the morning
of December 29, when word was received of the untimely death of
Engineman "Charley" Kibler, at M & K Junction, while in
the performance of his duties. Everyone knew "Kib" and
loved him, and we will miss him. to his bereaved family, we extend
our deepest sympathy.
Brakeman Max Weese fatally injured in
Fetterman yards on the afternoon of December 31. He fell between the
cars of his train and was run over. He was hurried to the City
Hospital at Grafton, where it was found necessary to amputate both
legs. He died that night. We extend to the bereaved family our
deepest sympathy.
Brakeman Adams succumbed to injuries
while in the performance of his.... His remains were taken to his
old...(rest missing).
TRANSCRIBED JANUARY 19, 2002 BY PATTI MCDONALD