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Permission is given to reprint, with or without credit, in part or in full, any article appearing in this Magazine Contents of This Issue Pages Col~~mbr~s(Xliss.) Welcomcs First Train ...... 4-5
Our Railroads as Taxpayers...... ,...... 6 By 11. 0, Bishop in Ah!ioitol Repttb1i:- Fullers Serve Frisco 107 Ycars ...... 7 rllucbonnet Christened on First Run ...... 8 Frisco Poultry in kcat Slio\\...... 9 New l'car Greetings from President Kurn...... 10 News of the Frisco Clubs ...... 11-15 Frisco Completes Track with Katy at Shcrman ...... 16 The History of 1927 Frisco Dollar ...... 17 I'mployes Reduced Rough Handling 40 Pcr Cent in First 11 l\iontlis...... :...... 1'1 Passenger Trains 95.1 Per Cent on Time for November ...... 21 New Year's Greeting from Veterans' Auxiliary ...... 23 By Mrs. IV. R. Boyd Silkworm Raising Unique Hobby of Frisco Employe ...... 2-1 Frisco Derby Day at Tulsa, Okla ...... 26 -4 Million Dollars for Lights on Frisco Cars...... 28 By F. G. Baker For Meritorious Service...... 30-31 Frisco Fuel Perfomance Records...... 32-33 I'cnsion Roll ...... 34-35 Homemakers' Page ...... 36-37 'The Twilight J:lour ...... 8 33 I'ditorials ...... 40 Flashes of hIerrimcnt...... 41 Frisco bl[eclianic ...... 4Z.51 I;risco Family News ...... 52-80
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THE--~ FRISCO EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE MEMBER The Frlsco Employes' Magrrine Is a monthly publicntlon devoted prlmarlly to the Interask of the more than 30,000 active and retired elnployes of the Frisco Lines. It conLnins stories, items of current news, pervonal notes about employes nod their families, nrtlcles dealing with vnrious phases of railroad work, poems, cartoons and notlces regarding the servlee. Good clear ghotojirnphs suIl3ble lor repr0dUdIOn nre especi:illy dedred. and wlll be returned only when requested. All cartoons and drawings nus st be in black India drawing Ink. Employes are lnvlted to wrlte nrtlcles for the magazine. Contribulions should be type- ' wrltten, on one side of the sheet only, arid should be iiddressed to the EdItor. Frisco Building, st. Louis, 310. Ulstrllrut~xl free anion: Frixco eni11loyc.s. To olhers, l~rice1.j cents u col)y : sul~scriptlonrate $1.50 a year. Adrertlsing rates will be mnde known upon appll~?tlon. Page 4 COLUMBUS WELCOMES FIRST TRAIN
T was good news, indeed, to these and many others of Colunk Frisco eml~lo~eswhen Presi- Inaugu ration of Passengc bus' business and social register I dent Kurn announced two joined hands in planning for the years ago, that Frisco Lines had SCPU~C~On NCW Extension big event. acquired the Muscle Shoals, Bir- It didn't make much difference mingllani and Pensacola Railroad. Dee* ''9 Enthusiasticazzg to columb~~if the first Fri, Frisco folks knew that this 150- Received freight train did steam into Co- mile line ran north from the lumbus on December 5. The town splendid gulf port of Pensacola to further south than Aliceville, Ala. welcomed that train, too, but it Kimbrough, Ala. They knew that 148 Weeks ago Columbians began lay- wanted to save its enthusiasm for the miles north of Kimbrough, Ala., was ing plans for a fltting celebration passenger service. Amory, Miss., an important point on when the first passenger train All along the Frisco lines to the the Frisco's main line from Memphis north, word spread of the "party" to Birmingham. Columbus was having for that train, Therefore, when the news came President Kurn's Greeting and it is a safe prediction that every from the president's office on Decem- worker on the road envied those who ber 1, 1925, it was a good Christmas to Columbus made up the Frisco's part of the cele- present to this railroad's workers, be- Today is a red lctto- day for the bration. cause they knew that the Frisco had Frisco Lines. So ~olumbuswas "all set" on De- at last succeeded in its attempts to Today we tnkc our place as a new cember 16, when the first passenger secure a tidewater outlet. mrd errthrlsinstic fnctor irr the service train to operate south of Aberdeen, A good deal of water has gone over of your tl~rmitcgcity. ifliss., was run to Columbus, with en- the dam since that announcement two Mo;l!hs of plaitrtiirg, the exbeitdl- ture of h1rirdreds of tlzousarrds of gineer G. 31. Schwend at the throt- years ago. A good many hundreds dollars artd the co-operatiott of thic tle, and conductor "Bob" Griffin, in of thousands of dollars have been conlirttrrrity ltnvc made possible our charge. spent, hundreds of additional men em- dream of train service from Coluiir- Long before the arrival hour or ployed, tons of steel, car loads of bus to th~markets of the cilics of the 1:36 p. m., folks from Columbus and ties-all the vast mechanism that iVorth-114cnrphis, St. Lowis and the surrounding territory began crowd- makes up the gigantic and expensive Kamas City. ing the station platform and dotting task of building a railroad in these The firrt train Icmcs today. the hillside near the tracks. The fact days of high-priced material. Throzr(jh territory hitlrerto rtnsewed that a five days' rain had muddied First Chief Engineer Jonah and his by railroads it speeds to joiit the nlaiir line at Amory-ii~nrkiuq nn epoch irr the rich Lowndes county soil didn't forces rehabilitated the Pensacola the history of Colrimbrrs atrd the retard that general movement toward line. When that work was done the Frisro Lines. the tracks a bit-the whole town larger task of building 148 miles of We are firozrd of this VMW litre- turned out for the event. new line from Aberdeen to Kimbrough proud, too, that the bright ftrttrre of Engineer Schwend knew what was was still ahead. Colirntbrrs has ~mdcits coristructioir awaiting his train, and a mile or 80 But let us ask the citizens of Colum- gossible. out of town he gave the whistle card bus, Miss., and the fertile Lowndes But we have an eqlrally i>nporLarzl his attention. Around the curve came dream for Colzrwbrrs aird for thc County how the Frisco has accom- engine 186 and down the straight of Frisco Lines. Day by day the Frisco plished the first part of the task of pushes nearer atrd nearer to Pewa- way to the station platforms, whistle building a railroad to connect with colu. Soojz-almost before you real- blasting away with full steam, bells the M. S. B. & P. at Kimbrough. For ize it, Colun~bzrs will have a direct ringing. By a given signal every bell two years Columbians have watched outlet to the Grrlf of ~Vlexicoand to and whistle on every factory in C@ eagerly while the twin lines of steel the seven seas via the Frisco Liner lumbus took up the welcome noise, came nearer and nearer to their city. to Perssacola. and for a full five minutes the 5,000 There has been no more enthusiastic The Frisco Lims ussure yozr of people at the station platform were locality on Frisco Lines than this dde-lreartcd co-ofieration a~td the treated to a real southern reception of beautiful Mississippi town. During best of service. This is the fiolicy that everywhere governs over our an important event. the last two years its residents have nrore tltart 5.600 miles of road. It is Hats went skyward, people clapped become well acquainted with Frisco a policy ~i~hichwe hope zwill perpet- each other on the back, yells and olficers who have made frequent trips zrate the euonderfirlly cordial ewelcorr~e shouts and cheers were blended in to Columbus as work on the new line already extcrzded the Frisco Lines by the noisy reception, and engineer progressed, and the city has absorbed the Citv of Colwtbzrs. Schwend had to resist by force b0 much of the Frisco spirit. The Frisco's JAhfES 1W. KURN, ing hoisted on-the shoulders of the new $50,000 station, now in process of Presidmt. welcoming mob for a regular "hero" completion, the layout of terminals, ride thru the cheering Mississippians. the securing of right of way-in fact whistled its way into town. H. XI. Waiting on the platform were Vice- every part of the Frisco program has Pratt, president of the Chamber of President Koontz; Vice-president Mil- interested Columbus and its people, Commerce, I. L. Gaston and J. W. ler and others of the Frisco's official and they have helped willingly where- Slaughter, prominent bankers; R. E. party, and with thein were Mayor ever and whenever they could. Johnston of the Chamber of Com- Sharp, Mr. Pratt and the entire Co. And now the Frisco is an integral merce; Birney Imes and T. C. Bil- lumbus committee. Up to the head part of Columbus. The main line of lups of the Commercial Dispatch; of the engine they went where pho. the Frisco has Columbus for its south- Mayor T. H. Sharp, Hugh Whitlow of tographer Truitt recorded the red let- ern terminus toward the gulf, al- the Frisco's colonization department ter event on his plates. though rails are now laid two miles and General Agent Ed Imboden- But all good things have to end, Page 5
A port of the crowd the first Above: Wherz the first freight trait, passeitgcr troill to cuter Colurrrbrrs, arrived i~tColzt?~tbus on Decevrber 5, ,lli.rs., on Deceit~bcr16 via Frisco Liiws pulling eight loaded cars a~zd arriving b shown in photo at top. In center oval: fifty-five ?rritrutrs ahead of time, many Vice Prejidrn t Koorrtz (kft) receives Frisco officers accompanied if. Note thanks in behalf of Colundms from May- spic and sjart engine. At left: The or T. H. Sharp with lwarty halidshake. "Colrrnsbus Special" eiz route from ylr. H. M. Pmtt, prrsideizt of Colsrnrbus Colzrittbus to A?rtory on rctirrn trip Chonrbcr of Comrrrrrcc startds at the ex- Decernber 16. One huxdrrd arrd fifty !reme right. Directly above Tmin Crew, qirl studeitts from 114ississippi Slate Col- oficrrs and Collrrirbus rrceptio~z coni- Irr~e for Women, at Colunrbus, made miltre greet each other at hrad cud of Christtr~asholiday Ito?rte trip on the re- ~ngine186 oit !raids arrival. turn trip of the first frain. md conductor Griffin knew his train One hundred and fifty of the girls was attached, and without delay the lad to head hack to Amory at 1:55. filled the steel coaches of the "Co- train proceeded on its way to Amory 30 he turned her on the newly con- lumbus Special" and joined in mak- where, by special arrangement, a ~tructed"Y" and returned to the sta- ing the party a Frisco affair all the coach load of girl students bound for .ion for hls passengers. way back. They met officers of the points on toward hIemghis, was cut And what passengers! Frisco and newspapermen in a fine in to the Kansas City Florida Special Colambus is the fortunate seat of friendly way. They gave songs and thus avoiding a change of trains. he Mississippi State College for yells to Mr. Koontz and Mr. Miller. The celebration was not over in Komen with an enrollment of 1,600 They took possession of the train in Columbus, however. When Mayor :irls. Since many of the girls have just such a charming way as you've Sharp and his committee tendered Mr. eret to fore had to take roundabout always heard Southern girls possess, Koontz and his party a luncheon at outes to Aberdeen, Amory, Holly and everyone was glad they did. the Gilmer hotel prior to the arrival iprings, Tupelo and other points now A11 along the line back to Aherdeen, of the train they started a program lirectly reached via Frisco Lines, the people had come to right of way for the day that was not to end until ~Uiceraal the school dismissed classes fences to cheer the train on its way, late that evening. , day early in order that girls who and another large crowd greeted the Over at the broadcasting rooms of esided on the Frisco could ride the train on its arrival at Aberdeen. radio station WCOC, Major T. C. Bil- rst train north. There Mr. Koontz' business car (Now turn to Page 16, please) Page 6 OUR RAILROADS AS TAXPAYERS
WE railroads of the United "Now, increasing public debt T States PY more than a mil- Transporjaf ion Lines Pay and public expenditure mean lion dollars a day in taxes. more taxes and more taxes mean A tax bill or $394,243,640 was ren- More Than Million a Day more money out O, dered to tha American railroads and mine-more money diverted for the year 1926. Thin was an in Taxes from commerce and industry to increase of $30,758,721 over the the cost of novernment. It al- previous year. In the year 1876 ready requires forty per cent oI the people thought that Congress H. 0.BISHOP. in Nuttonal Republic national expenditures, twenty Der had gone wild when it appropriat- cent of local expenditures and ed $147,714,941 to run the governmen- dollars a year in taxes. Tax creati'ng about ten per cent of state expendi- tal establishment for that fiscal year- bodies never seem to get the idea in tures just to carry the existing public $246,528,000 less than was taken from their heads that it is possible to spend debt-the payment of interest and the railroads in federal, state and lo- less in the future than in the past. amortization. And greater sums than cal taxes fifty years later. Just pon- Each year they want more and more these will be required unless some der the above figures for a moment! -and get it. way is found to introduce and estab- TM-enty-fiveyears later-in 1901-it In discussing the high flood of tsx- lish economy and efficiency in the ad. was only necessary for Congress to ap- ation, a prominent railway official ministration of state and local govern- propriate $457,000,000 to run the gov- said: "I believe that eieryone will ments. ernment for that year-just a trifle readily asree that the rising tide of "Perhaps I can bring this tax situn more than is now called from the rail- .taxes-federal, state and local, con- tion nearer home. The enormous in- roads in taxation for n year. stitutes a problem that is growing crease in public debt and public ex- Many legislalo:.s-local, state and more acute every year and which im- penditure, brought about mainly by mtional-have, in recent years, taken peratively demands a solution. Few state and municpal governments, is the posftion that the way to relieve of us, however, have the time to in- reflected quite accurately in the vol. others of tax burdens, or to rake more vestigate this problem as tho:oughly lime of taxes that the railroads of the tax money, was to find an additional as we should. I wae interested not country are called upon to pay each method of taxing the rallrosds of the long ago In learning that, whereas we year. And the railroads merely rep country. They seem to assume that are continually reducing the national resent, in a large way, the sltuatiorr railroads have some magical way of debt, we are, by extravagant borrow- that confronts all industry, agricul. creating money which they can end- ing, continually Increasing state and ture and every individual today. lessly pour into the hands of eager municipal debts. From 1920 to 1926 Railroad taxes in this country are now tax collectors. They never seem to the national debt was reduced about running at the rate of a million dol- grasp the idea that the only source of four and one-quarter billion dollars; lars a day, or forty-two thousand dol. revenue the railroads have is what during the same period the debts of lars an hour. The railroads have to they collect from the people who state and local governments increased devote the net earnings of one mile travel on their passenger trains or hy about three-quarter bfllion dollars. out of every four to the payment of from those who ship freight. There- Our state governments increased by taxes. fore, when the tax is increased they about six and three-quarter billion dol- "One of the reasons why we in thl: must necessarily raise the amount lars. Our state governments contrac- railroad business speak so feelingly demanded by getting that much more ed new debts during this period ahout of 'the rising tide of taxes' is because from the public. twenty times as fast as they paid ofC eveiy other elenierit of cost under the Every now and then some radical the old debts. control of railroad inanagement has member of Congress, or a state legis- "Stating the same facts in another been materially decreased since 1920, lator, or a theoretical college profes- way, the national debt Is being rc- as a result of which freight rates have sor, or a socialist, or a communist, will duced at the rate or about three quar- been reduced more than $700,000,000 noisily acclaim the virtues of gorern- ter billion dollars a year whereas the n year. The one big element of ex- I mcnt or political ownership of rail- state and municipal debt in this coun- pense which shows no sign of decreas- roads. They forget to explain, how- lry is being increased at the rate of iiig is taxes which are subject only ever, upon whom they would call to one and onequarter billion dollars a to the control of the public." put the $394,000,000 now paid annually year. It can only be deduced from Oratorical demagogues and agila- in taxes by the railroads. Govorn- this that the federal government is tors who do not investigate, reason or ment-owned railroads, you kno\v, do doing its part to reduce its obligations, think, often blame the cost of fretghl not pay taxes. whereas state and local governments rates for the price that must be pa~d It is interesting lo note the rapid in- are continuing an orgy of spending for the things we eat and wear. crease in railroad taxes ovcr the tcn- and the piling up of obligations at an Here are some transportation facts year period from 1916 to 1926- alarming rate. that are of real intcrest to everybody 1916-$157,1133,372 1922-$301,034,923 "Very much the same picture is pre- Of the ten cents paid for a loaf oI 1917- 213,920,095 1923 - 331,!)15,459 sented by an analysis of public ex- bread in Washington, Kern York, Chi- 1918- 223,175,379 1924-- 340,336,686 penditures. From 1920 to 1926 the ex- cago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, 1919- 232,601,396 1925- 258,.516,046 penditures of the national government St. Louis, or others of the larger cities 1920- 272,061,45: 1926- 294,243,640 were reduced approximately two bil- of the country, according to the Unit- 1921- 275,875,990 lion dollars a year, whereas in the ed States Deparlment of Agriculture, This is an increase ot 150 per cent same period current expenditures by the railroads receive a third of a in ten years. At this rate of increase state and local governments increased cent for transporting the wheat to it will not be many ygars until the more than two billion dollars a year- the mills and a sixth of a cent for railroads will be paying half a billion and they are still increasing. (Now turn to Page 19, picase) lorrr~crry, 1928 Page 7 FULLERS SERVE FRISCO 107 YEARS
HE railroad service of the officer of the Eighth Division, and Frisco's famous Fuller £am- served in France from October. Tily began in 1884. when F. Farnous Fam ih- Has Five 1918. to June. 1919. Upon his re- A. ~ullerand his wife came to turn from France he took up his Newburg and Mr. Fuller secured Sons In Frisco Employ- duties as cashier at Newburg un- work as rater boy with a Frisco ti1 February, 1926, when he bent gang, then building the road into Served Before to Springfield as city passenger St. Louis. and ticlret age~~t,remaining there Six son8 were born to Mr. and Mrs. always returned and worked ax long until February, 1927, when he accepted Fuller, each of whom entered the Fris- as 1 could. I wouldn't know any other the position which he now holds, that to railroad service, and today five of kind of work, and I don't believe any of traveling passenger agent at Kan- (hem are still In service, one having of the boys or myself have ever sas City. been killed in performance of his duty thought about leaving the old Frisco. Eert, the deceased brother, was next in 1908. The father also died during 11's just home. It was Dad's choice in age. He was born in lSSG, and the past year. The total service of and we're satisfied too." started his career with the Frisco in the seven FulIer men, up to date. Harry, 39 years of age, began his 1902, calllng crews at Newburg. From totals 107 years. service as a messenger boy in the there he began his service as a bralre- But that does not take in the years ~.oundhouscat Newburg in 1903. He mail, and was killed in the perfor- a[ service wl~icl~the mother and wife then served his apprenticeship, and mance of his duties while at Valley has given In caring for her family of later became a full-fledged machinist. Park, in 1908. railroad sons. She, in ~~eality,is a Ile at one time, served as assistant Ivan, age 28, first began his servicr pioneer, for her service began when foreman and foreman in the Newburg in 1917, as a station clerk. He later the road wt~sbeing built out of New- roundhouse. "Even in my brief 24 worked as a clerk in the storeroom at burg, and the sound of the locomo- years of service, the change in power Sewburg and finally decided that the rive whistle was mnsic to her ears, as and in railroading in general, is start- mechanical line was more to his lik- she strained her face against the glass ling. When I was serving my appren- ing. He became a machinist appren- luany times to catch a fleeting glimps~ ticeship, we used to take thc side rods tice, served his time and is now serv- of her husband as he came into New- oft' the locomotives and carry them ing as a machinist in the Newburg burg to tie up for rest. over to the roundhouse or back shop roundhouse. Ed, Harry and Ivan chose to be- on our sho~~lders,for new bushi~~gs. Herman, age 24 is the youugest of come machluists, while Herman chose Try aud lift one now! I don't believe the boys. His first service was as the work of a switchman; Bert, the we have a man here that could lift a yard clerk in the transportation de- brolher who died in 1908, served as a back end main rod brass, let alone a partment at Newburg. He was sent to brakeman, and LeRoy now holds the side rod. It's the best railroad in the Osceola to take a similar position, but position of traveling passenger agent. world, and I intend to serve my years returned immediately to Newburg and All the boys with the exception of Le- with it." accepted a position as switchman, so Roy have served their entire time at LeRoy is the only son not stationed that he might serve in his home town. Newbnrg. LeRoy is stationed at Iian- at Newburg. His choice was not aloug "There was no eight-hour law whel~ sas City. mechanical lines, as were his brothers, Mr. Fuller began his service, and "F. A." was always a pal with his but he chose to start with the Frisco many a time I have seen him come sons, and they in turn were intensely as a night yard and ticlret clerlr at thr home and get a bite to eat and tumble interested In his work. Thcy grew up Newburg depot in 1909. He served iu into bed, only to have to get up with- with the Frisco, and when the time several offices in this capacity, until in an hour and go out on another run," came for them to choose a profession. Xovemher 12, 1917, when he entered Mrs. Fuller said. lhry were eaaer to follow in the root- thr army, actiug as non-commirsionetl "And he was a real father," inter- steps of their father. rupted Harry, and t h c Ed, forty-four years of 7.11~1;11/Irr fnmily, Irft lo right: l!d., Ivalr, Ilarry, others quietly nodded their age, and the oldest boy, be- old Mrs. 1;11Ilrr. Imcrt: L, -4. liullrr. affirmation. "kIe was an gan his Frisco service in advisor to us all. We would 1902, in the sand house at go to him with our little Sewburg. "I received the troubles. He would tell us staggering sum of twelve what we should do, and in I:ents an hour, or $1.08 a all my life I never heard (i~y,'' he said, "and I worlr- him speak roughly to any 6:(I nine hours a day. I have of his boys." I. very vivid picture of my During Mr. Fuller's early !;oungor days. When the railroad career he had a 1:rew came into the round- t.hrough run from St. Lonis 1louse in the old days, when to Springfield, which lasted 1ny father worked, they for fifteen months, aud the were supposed to wipe off only opportunity Mrs. Ful- their own engines. I re- ler had to see lbim was member I used to sneak in when he stopped at New- after school and wipe off burg, enroute. "I used to the engine which my father take my little family of fired. The foreman ran me boys and go down to the out, time after time, but I (Now tzrrjl to Pagc 44) Page 8 "BLUEBONNET"CHRISTENED ON FIRST RUPI
A KORE than 400 enthusiastic Central Trust Company and h' Frisco employes literally destination was Oklahoma City. IVI "crashed the gates" at the Companion Tra in to Texas The leaving hour, close at ham Union Station Sunday, December the crowd surged back to the 01 11. to grve the new Frisco-Katy SPec a 1 Into Seruice servation end. to view the tni traln to Texas, "The Bluebonnet',, as it departed on its first journe a mustng christening. December I I "All ab-oard!" shouted the coi "Bluebonnet" hat bands and ductor, and a fresh burst 4 streamers were prevalent, and the named in honor of the state flower of cheering came from the crowd. Slav passengers enroute to Oklahoma and Texas, runs to San Antonio, and is a 1y and easily the train started and 611 Texas points, were escorted through companion train to the famous Texas gracefully down the two steel ralls- dense groups of smiling, shouting and Special. Leaving St. Louis daily at on and on, with the patrons and a cheering rooters for the new train. 2:05 p. m., the train arrives in Dallas ficials who accompanied it on its tri "I've been here seventeen years," at 8:30 a. m. the following morning, waving a farewell to the crowd, fro] remarked one Frisco employe, "and Fort Worth at 8:4S a. m., Austin at the observation platform. It gainc I've never seen such an enthusiastic 3: 20 p. m. and San Antonio at 5:55 p. momentum and soon was out of t? demonstration." m. Returning the train arrives in St. sheds and had made the turn on i Promptly at 1:30 p. m., members of Louis at 8:05 a. m. way. the two St. Louis Frisco Clubs, the The equipment consists of an ob- Several started the song far em^,. Frisco Girls' ,Club and the Frisco servation car, Pullman sleepers, diner. to Thee," and they sang as they war. Men's Club, met at separate points in chair car, coach and baggage-express ed a fond goodbye to the Bluebonnet," the Union Station where they were cars, and is drawn by huge mountain on its way to the state of the famous furnished with hat bands and ribbon type oil burning locomotives. The il- flower. -- streamers. They then marched to the luminated rear sign includes a repro- Mayor Victor J. Miller, of St. Laula, train, and as the gates were swung duction of the flower, the bluebonnet. wrote Arthyr Stoehr, secretary ot the open, they flled in and marched on This new train, and the Texas Spe- Frisco ?den's Club as follows: the platform from one end of the train cial, which travels the same route and "Dear Mr. Stoehr: to the other. Members of the Girls' leaves St. Louis daily at 6:50 p. m., "I have received your announce- Club entered the train at the far end provides service to Texas which Frisco and marched back to the observation ment of the new Frisco Texas train. officials feel will merit the unquali- 'The Bluebonnet'. I trust that this new end, where the christening ceremonies fied support of ticket agents and meet took place. afternoon train will be a great succeas with the hearty approval of Frisco "The oflicials of the F'risco railroad Miss Loretto Connor, president of patrons. are to be congratulated on the spirit the Girls' Club, standing beside R. L. Other members of the train crew on and effort they have shown toward Schoenberg, president of the Men's the initial trip of the "Bluebonnet" the rapid development of the great Club, broke a bottle of "Canada Dry" were: R. RI. Smith, conductor; Albert southwest in providing a real service over a brass post of the observation Adams, brakeman; Guy W. Williams, institution for the traveling public. car, christened the new train and train auditor; Fred Wallace, train per- wished it prosperity and success. ter, and William Doty, Pullman oon- "Sincerely yours, Directly following the ceremony, the ductor. "VICTOR J. MILLER, Mayor." girls grouped together and sang a song The first passenger to buy a ticket to the "Bluebonnet", a parody on "The via the new train, was Myron R. Stur- This song, to the tune of the "Old Old Grey Bonnet". Then in single Ale tevant, vice-president of the Liberty Grey Bonnet," was sung by members they marched down to the - of the Frisco Girls' Club: engine cab, to give the train F~iscowera aizd zuonren givi~zg thr "B1t~eborinetJJa rorcsing There's a stir and great ex- crew some rousing cheers. citement. seitd-off at St. Louis Unioll Station, Deceiirber 11. 'Bout a certain new announce- R. L. Jones, was the proud ment, engineer at the throttle of By the Frisco-Katy Lines, the steaming 1505, and both of a new train leaving Sunday, Reaching San Antonio XIon- he and Charles W. Teak, day, the flreman, got down out And 5:55's the time. There are Pullmans ncw and of the engine cab and shook shiny, hands with many of the And an englne far from prim)'. girls. \Vith an engineer who's As they marched back proud as proud as can be. It was chrlstencd the "BLUE- they encountered the presi- BONEET". dents of the two roads. And it travels like a comet, Messrs. J. M. Kurn and C. Serving both well you and Haile, with their wives, and me. paused to give them hearty CHORUS: Get on our new "RLUEBON- cheers. Mcssrs. F. H. Ham- XET". ilton, J. R. Koontz, J. N. With the new Pullmans on it, Cornatzar, S. S. Butler and With a big oil burner all J. W. Nourse were also ac- the way! corded an enthusiastic re- Travels right to Texas, Land of corn and cactus, ception. On the Frisco's right of "T h e Bluebonnet", s o way! Page 9 FRISCO POULTRY IN GREAT SH07
A UTSIDE of his regular work Mr. Rogers has only known de- u in the M. C. B. department John Rogers of Frisco Exhi- feat three times in exhibiting at of the Frisco Lines at the various fairs in the last eight Springfield, where he has been bits Charn~ionChickens in years, and those defeats occurred employed for fourteen years, John in the early part of his career. B Rogers devotes his time to his spain- hey Are is" ~0bby is little suburban place is just dock of chickens. outside of Springfield, and in- Eight years ago he started raising so one day, about eight years ago, I cludes four acres in fenced inclosures White Wyandottes and on August 27, picked up a copy of the Country Gen- where his 225 birds get plenty of he reached a peak in his production tleman and saw an ad about poultry growing greens. when he received an order to ship six raising. I turned to her and asked He has six well built houses where yearling hene and a rooster to San her how she'd like to have a little simplicity and efficiency are stressed. Sebastian, Spain, for the International suburban home and a flock of chick- The brooder house is separate from Poultry Show. ens and a cow. She readily agreed, the rest of the yard, and sanitation is The specifications were that the "We both began to inquire about stressed everywhere. chickens must be able to take Blue the breed we wanted. When I came When he was asked how he pre- Ribbons in hot competition, "and," home the next evening, she had de- pared the birds for the poultry fairs according to the letter which came cided on Buff Orphingtons, and I had and especially his pen of chickens from a member of the National Stock decided on Barred Rock. Well, we which were shipped to Spain, he said: Yards of Illinois, "we do not want conlpromised and got White Wyan- "You'd never guess how we get them to ship this client of ours a chicken so white! They actually blind you- at any price that will not be a credit their feathers are as white as snow. 'o the American breeders, and w t a tub and put each one in want birds that are eligible to win lium hot water and give it a good where the competition is hot." oap and water bath! The next Mr. Rogers was picked as two waters are rinse waters Lhe man to send the pen of and the third rinse has a lit- :hickens to Spain, due to tle bit of bluing in it. Then his famous Blue Ribbon they are placed in pens chickens which have taken until the water drips off or most of the prizes at the them. I then take them 3edalia State Fair and at out to one of my houses, 'airs surrounding Spring- where the floor is covered leld and Memphis. with clean straw, light the At a show in Springfield. stove in the house and let ~eldDecember 6-10, 1927. them out of the pens. Hr. Rogers won, flrst, sec- They dry in a very short )nd and third place with time and the result is all iis cock bird; first, third, that could be desired. I know that soap and water OuM and 'Ith 'lace with These rllirkrns from Frisro Liijrs ore rn route to rhr is cockrel; first and sec- I~rtrrrrnfiortalPoicitrv Siloen iit Sbain. A Frisco bath sounds and it ~nddace with his hen: took us some time to learn irst place for the best how to get them so aung pen; winning grand white." weepstakes of the show, and a spe- dotte. Our first start was to buy 34 Mr. Rogers says that they have long ial prize on his hen, cock, pullet and baby chicks. We lost 31. Then I ago become self-supporting and it re- oung pen. paid $25.00 for four hens and $50.00 quires only about thirty minutes of Mr. Rogers took great pains in for a cockrel and we began to hatch his time each morning before he goes icking out the pen which he wanted our own eggs. We didn't know much to work, to attend to his entire fiock. ?nt abroad, and when he had culled about the business and it took us Mrs. Rogers is quite as interested in is flock several times, he had, ac. quite a while to get our start. his hobby now as he was at the first, ~rding to several competent judges "We used to keep a record of the and she accompanies him to the ho inspected them, a real prize win- eggs which we got from our flock shows and assists him with his pens. ing fire. He did not send six hens, and our record for six months from "When we first started," he said. 3 the letter asked, but he did send 100 hens. was 10,908 eggs. "we did like lots of poultry breeders, re hens and a cockrel, pictured in "We do not sell many baby chicks, we were looking way over our heads 11s article, and for which he received we raise most our own and sell them -trying to find out all about it, when very fine price. The pen is now after they are grown. The people it was under our feet all the time. 1 its way to Spain, and Mr. Rogers in and around Springfield take all the I mean, the mere fact of sanitation anxiously awaiting news of its ar- baby chicks which we have to spare. means almost everything. We wipe val. We try to raise from 500 to 800 chick- the cages, clean the houses and keep "How did you happen to get in- ens a year, and we have an electric everything in spotless condition and rested in poultry for a hobby," he incubator with a capacity of 1,400 I believe this has more to do with as asked. eggs. The eggs for hatching are al- the fact that our stock is so healthy, "Well, my wife and I have no chil- ways in demand and we do not sell as anything else. But we learn new ,en, and we were moving around eggs on the market, except for a few things all the time, and we are profit- xn one part of town to the other and short months in summer time." ing by our mistakes. Pdpm l/l&tr @r~piing%from
'I'is again my privilege, as the Kew Year dawns, to send my heartiest greetings to the 30,000 employes of this road who have so \villingly and loyally helped me and other officers of the company in making 1927 a year of creditable achieve: ment and performance. At this time it is permissahle to reflect with a pardonable pride on our accon~plishmentsduring the year just past, and to look with warranted confidence into the year to come. While it is not possible at this time to gauge the net results of our year's work, we do know that the Frisco Lines have forged steadily to the front in every department. It is for this that I wish to congratulate you all heartily. \Vithout your wholehearted support this could not have been accomplished. Unfortunately, by reason of floods ancl other causes, our earnings, despite all our efforts, are not what we had expected, and will not be as good as 1926. Our thousands of patrons will testify that our service, in every respect, has been maintained at a high standard. Our roadbed has been improved, our already fine equipment supplemented by newer and better locomotives and passenger and freight cars. Through your help we have realized a great reduction in rough handling damages. per diem charges, accidents, and our expenses per unit of transportation have decreas- ed materially. 111 my message to you last Kew Year I mentioned that 1927 would bring 11s into important undertakings with the splendid port af Pensacola, Florida. While that work is not yet completed, we did, on December 16, operate our first passenger train from Aherdeen to Colun~bus,Miss., an important step toward opening the new line from Aberdeen to Pensacola in the near future. I am gratified deeply at the manifestation, through the organization of Prisco Em- ployes' Clubs at points on the line, of a distinct harmony of association between our- selves. The splendid results of this feeling of co-operation and friendliness between employes and between officers and employes, cannot be stressed too highly. It is my profound hope that 1928 will bring much happiness to each of you, that it will be my good fortune to enjoy your continued loyalty and co-operation, and that through our best efforts Frisco Lines niay make even greater strides in the New Year than it has in the old. JEWS of the FRISCO CLUBn '
IS hundred men employes of the and Secretary-Trer surer Stoehr a "I am a great believer ir St. Louis general offices organ- rousing, standlng round of applause of mingling together and uecwuuug ized the Frisco Men's Club of when they installed by Mr. Will, better acquainted with the fellow Yt. Louis at a luncheon in the Mis- acting as temporary chairman. across the hall, and I wnsider the for- wuri Hotel Auditorium on December In his address, Mr. Koontz stressed mation of these various clubs all 5. The meeting was one of the most the value of each man "selling" him- along Frisco Lines one of the finest wthusiastic employe gatherings in and most important moves our em- St. Louis' history. ployes have ever undertaken,'" Mr. R L. Schoenberg, chief clerk In tt Butler ~aldlnhis brief talk. office of the auditor of overchaq Vice-president Hamilton stressed daims, was elected president; Frar the value of employe solicitation as a C. Bymaster, chief clerk to the rreigl Iurther means of stimnlating the activ- traific manager, vice-president; an1 ity of the ra1Iroad "stomach", as he Arthur Stoehr, clerk in the ofPice of referred to the treasury department. auditor of frelght accounts was and mentioned the fact that when plected secretary. the railroad "stomach" is comfort- The formation of this club, deal- ably filled, it engenders a feeling of ing as it does with the largest generosity in the rest of the sys- proup 01 men employes on Frisco tem, but that it is crabby and Llnea, was handled by the gen- irritable, indeed, when hunger oral oflice eteering committee, and' discontent prevail. headed by Chairman Harrison Following the meeting, Presi- Will, division passenger agent, dent Schoenberg addressed a and composed of "key-men" wire to President Kurn, en- born each department of the route to New York City, which general offices. reached him at Bellefontaine, The luncheon at $1.00 a plate, Ohio. The wire, sent by the was a rousing success from an en- unanimous vote of the club mem- ter t a in rn e n t and organization bers, read: standpoint, and plans are already "Five hundred fifty members of heing made for the January meet- newly-organized Frisco Men's Ing, at which President Kurn will Club of St. Louis unanimously make the principal address. pledge you their loyal support in Vice-Presidents J. R. Koontz, all matters for good of Frisco trafflc; J. E. Hutchison, opera- Lines." tion; and F. H. Hamilton, secre- From New York City our presl- lary and treasurer; and S. S. dent telegraphed Mr. Schoenberg as follows: But'er1 rreight traffic "The Blueboi~rzet", Fvisco's new train to Tezas addressed the club. They were ,,,, c~lristrrre~ill st, ~~,~i~, ~~~~,~~b~~11, as !lie ''Hearty congratulations on or- seated at the speakers' table, to- above bictjlrc s~lozd.~.Jfiss Lorctto CorIltorof the ganization of Frisco Men's Club qether with Chairman Harrison Frisco Girls' Club hns just broken the christeniltg of St. Louis. Appreciate Your Will and members of the steer- bottle zukile "Prrxl"' Schoenbero of the Frisco wire very much. You will have ing committee. our hearty support and would like Prior to the luncheon, an or- to see you first convenient day 1 chestra from the Frisco Lines ticket self, not oAy to his fellow workers am in St. Louis." aflice, composed of R. J. Robinson, and to his railroad, but to the public piano; Wm. J. Bergmann, banjo-uke; at large. He urged a better under- Texas Lines and Rolla H. House, drums, played standing of the problems common to With an enthusiasm, loyalty and several selections. railroading today, and lauded the unanimity of purpose somewhat remi- The luncheon guests were further movement of Frisco Clubs as one of niscent of the old Alamo days, Frisco ntertained by a clever dancing team the best mediums through which to Lines forces south of the Red River, :omposed of Miss Grace Webber, a accomplish these purposes. on what are termed the Texas Lines, nember of the Frisco Girls' Club, and Mr. Hutchison made the point that efPected during the closing days of ler dancing partner, Mr. Ray Naeder, much legislation unfavorable to rail- 1927 a mobilization for the Frisco L former Frisco employe. The danc- roads had been passed by state legis- Employes' Club campaign which is ?rs were accompanied by Bert Baum- lative bodies in the past because they bound to be a source of pride to all ;ardner of the advertising depart- considered railways entirely "imper- members of the great Frisco Family. nent, at the piano, and 1Mr. Baumgard- sonal". He stated his belief that Three points on the Texas Lines- ier obliged by a piano solo following through such organizations, each with Fort Worth, Sherman and Brown- .he dance. a group of individual votes, this view wood-were decided on as strategic The members gave President of impersonality of railroads could be locations for the dissemination of Schoenberg, Vice-President Bymaster eradicated. Frisco friendliness through Frisco Page 12 ~;FXW~MPLO~S'&~Z~NE
They Head Frisco Clubs at Ft. Scott, Brady, Kansas City and Sherman
J. 0. ARNSTROSG R. 0. ANDREWS JOHN BURCH H. L. XcDUFFIE The four nren in the pictrtrcs above are efficient presi- his efforts to sell Frisco service and he says that busincss lcrrts of Frisco Entplojvs' Clubs, rlamely, fro112 left to right: out of Brady is always "good". I. 0. Arvtstrong, Ft. Scott; K. 0. Andrews, Brody, Texas; John Burch, general yardntaster at Kartsas City, is also rolzn Burclr, Kansas City, and H. L. McDuffie, Sherman, president of the famed "Swnyland Club" of that city. He J. 0. Arntstrolrg, besides serving as assistant enginrcr has had a number of years' service with Frisco Lines >f the northern division, is president of tlze Employes' and is a great favorite among Frisco employes at that point. Cllrb at Ft. Scott. Ife entered Frisco service in 1917 ac a The success of the club, of whicli he is president, has been draftsman, and worked his way up to his present positim, due to his untiring efforts in its behalf, and to the co~nplete v won the admiration and respect of the employes at co-operation of his co-workers. Scott, and was chosen as president of tlteir club. And Mr. McDuffie came with the Frisco in 1920 as a car sin ce his election, the Employes' Club at Ft. Scott has won carpenter mrd ?was later transferred to the power plant as test-wide recognition. second trick mgineer. He is well known in and around P. 0. Andrews, operator-cashier at Brads, Texas, is Shcrnian, having lived there the greater part of his life, attothcr Texas Line e~nplojlc,well known and liked. With rrnd his ~elecliotr as chairman of the Sltcrnwn Employes' the exception of four months, he has been with the Frisco Clrtb gives it a certain amount of prestige. He is quiet since April, 1913, and was urtairimously elected president nnd unassuming, and sincere iit his efforts to talk and sell of the Employes' Club of that City. He is enthrisiastic in Frisco service.
Employes' Clubs and each of these name was not decided definitely, but smith, vice-president; C. V. Montgom three cities now has such a club, each unless later changed will be Fort ery, general foreman, stores deparl- characterized by enthusiasm-plus. Worth Frisco Club. ment, secretary. The first meeting in connection with Entertainment features during the The December meeting, held the the organization of Frisco Employes' organization of the Fort Worth club sixth. was attended by about 250 per. Clubs on Texas Lines was held No- included : Dance, Miss Lucille Bonar sons, despite rain. An advisory corn. vember 12 in the office of 0. H. Mc- Watson, accompanied on the piano by mittee was appointed, consisting of s Carty, vice-president and general Miss Nercedes Robertson; "Two representative from each department. superintendent, Texas Lines, Fort Black Crows", by Harry Harrison and as follows: H. Reifenrath, machinist; Worth. All department heads werc Richard Truitt; dance, Niss Florence J. Holley, boilermaker; Leo Miller, present and all were enthusiastic in Blentlinger, accompanied on the piano coppersmith; L. J. Lawrence, painter; pledging their co operation. by Xiss Helen Blentlinger; dancing. Joe Bryan, electrician; Clyde Ford. Organization of the Fort Worth Commenting recently on the suc- mechanical clerk; J. Adamson, trans- club took place the night of November cessful organization of Frisco Em- portation clerk ; William Hamilton, 925 at the South Side Masonic Temple. ployes' Clubs on Texas Lines, Mr. freight depot; George Murley, train- with approximately 250 persons pres- McCarty said: man; Harry Stewart and Harry Emer. ent. The keynote address was by Mr. "The spirit manifested by all con- ton, conductors; S. C. Cole, engineer; McCarty, temporary chairman. Judge cerned in the organization so far and E. L. Sweet, yard engineman; R. L. W. hI. Odell, a Frisco attorney, Fort the co-operation of all departments. Clinton, fireman; W. H. Johnson, Worth, stressed the importance and is all that could be asked for. The switchman; M. H. Murphy, black. need for such an organization and his employes feel that these are their smith; E. M. Hatfleld and Max Mach. address was well received. clubs and the success or failure of linsky, carmen; Charley Taylor. Election of officers was as follows: same is entirely in their hands and trackman, and Poe Clinton, bridge de E. F. Tuck, general foreman, mechan- that every officer on the Texas Lines partment. ical department, president (by accla- is willing to do his share in the moral The program of the evening con. mation); T. E. Brooks, switchman, and financial support of same." sisted of several selections by the OF vice-president; Niss Irene Ray, of sec- Officers of the Sherman club were chestra, which was composed of Miss retary-treasurer's office, secretary. A elected November 16, as follows: H. Tunks and Nessrs. McClain and Mont. board of directors also was elected, to L. McDuffie, stationary engineer, Sher- gomery; special musical and vocal represent each department. The club man, president; J. L. Way, black- numbers by Nisses Aline and Cath- January, 1928 Page 13
erine Lathrop; piano solo by Miss our own community." The club at Carbon Hill was or- Doria Matlock; instrumental music ganized December 6th with thirty and vocal numbers by Misses Edith Southern Division charter members. Ofticers were and Rena Woods; readings by Jack Organization of Frisco Employes' elected as follows: Luther Booker, Hudson: vocal numbers by George Clubs on the southern division is be- yardmaster. president; W. G. Dul- Garner; a Spanish dance by Miss ing effected rapidly and employes of mage, engineer, vice-president; E. Dorllr Chaae. the division are very enthusiastic re- Slater, agent, secretary-treasurer. The Will H. Evans, a prominent business garding the campaign, reports R. B. president then appointed the follow- man of Sherman, gave a splendid ad- Butler, superintendent of the division, ing committeemen: W. D. Hill, brake- dress, explaining the value of such Memphis. man, chairman; Ellis Cole, fireman; an organization to the Frisco and to W. L. Hopper, fireman; W. R. An- the City of Sherman. thony, cashier, and F. R. Rose, clerk. A report of the organization of the The club at Amory, Miss., was o?r Brownwood club was not received in ganized December 9th with sixty-one time for this issue of The Frisco Ear- charter members. The oflicers are: ploycs' Magazine. C. C. Gravlee, conductor, chairman; 1,. J. Orman, car foreman, Arst vice- Monett, 1110. chairman; E. L. Duren, agent, second With the stated purposes of promot- vice-chairman, and Miss Violet Gold- ing interest In the Frisco and good smith, clerk in the trainmaster's of- will among Its workers, the Frisco fice, secretary. Employes' Club, of Monett, Mo., was organized November 28 for all em- Kansas ployes and members of their families Fort Scott, at a meeting in the Railroad Y. &I. The Frisco Club of Fort Scott con- C. A. tinues to "swing along" successfully, The oUicers for the first year were and an enthusiastic meeting of that elected as follows: J. J. Charles. con- organization was held in the beautiful ductor, chairman; Mont. Bentley, fire- new $185,000 Memorial Hall at Fort man, vice - chairman, Scott the evening of and Mrs. Pearl Lewis, December 12. F-o u r steno - clerk, secretary- hundred Frisco em- treasurer. ployes and their fam- Committees were ap- ilies attended the pro- pohted by the chair- gram which preceded man as follows, the an evening of dancing. chairman of each com- and townspeople of Ft. mittee being mentioned Scott swelled the total Brat: Program and en- attendance by 200 when tertainment-George J. the dancing began and C. Wilhelm. Mrs. Geo. t h e meeting was Willhoite, Mrs. R. G. thrown open to those Kaufman, Mlss Loretta of the public interested Henry and . H. in Frisco Lines. The Cruse; solicitation and famous Frisco Broad- greater traffic - A. T. casters furnished dance Brown, A. 6. Gillette, music for the evening. R. G. Kaufman, J. Wes- Mr. S. S. Butler, ley Ruggles, C. H. Gar- freight trafPic manager, rison and P. Stolle; St. Louis, made the membership-William Henry, Byron Already clubs hare been formed at principal address at the evening meet- Callender. James Mansfield . and Dora, Ala., Carbon Hill, Ala., and ing, and stressed the great benefits Charles Johnson. Amory, Miss., and additional clubs are to be derived from participation by Meetings will be held the last week being organized at other points on the employes in clubs of this character. of each month, the dates to be an- division. "It is as essential that we fellow- nounced by the chairman, and will The club at Dora was organized De- workers know each other as it is for consist of business pertaining to ac- cember 5 with twenty-six charter any other successful movement to tivities of the club, followed by a so- members. E. A. Teed, assistant sup- have the co-operation of each of its cial hour. The members expect that erintendent, Amory, Miss., explained members. The Frisco is dependent most of the meetings will be held at to all present the purposes of the upon each of us for its success, and the Casino at City Park. clubs and then election of officers the wheels of progress are well oiled Some time ago a club was formed followed. N. R. Chamblee, engineer, and functioning properly only when for emproyes only, but later a decision was elected president; A. Greer, con- we are pulling and pushing together," was reached to include families of ductor, vice-president, and M. C. Munn, Mr. Butler said. employes and to add a social hour. fireman, secretary-treasurer. T h e Mr. Butler's talk was part of a Referring to this club, Mrs. Lewis, president then appointed committee- splendid program arranged by Presi- the secretary-treasurer, said recently: men as follows: Ralph Connell, con- dent J. 0. Armstrong and Secretary "If that feeling of mutual interest, ductor, chairman; F. 31. Scott, op- Frank McCann. The Afty piece Fort good will and fellowship can be fost- erator; W. G. Connell, engineer; G. L. Scott High School Band, under the di- ered and maintained, we will help to Nerren, cashier, and T. W. Barker, rection of Prof. Earl McCray played promote the brotherhood of man in conductor. several selections prior to the intro Page 14
duclion of officials, and the Frisco Wichita, Kansas. bart club, was commended by C. E. Paramount Quartet of Springfield, Mo., Wright, agent at Roosevelt. Mr. The Frisco Employes' Club of sang several well-received numbers. Wright said he knows every ban, Wichita, Kansas, on December 7, Guests who attended the meeting woman and child at and around Roose and were introduced by Chairman Pat elected officers for the ensuing six velt. months, as follows: Merl Calvert, Moore were: F. H. Shaffer, general Mr. Canady in his talk said that switchman, chairman; Harold Byerly, manager; M. :I.. Sisson, assistant gen- he had organized in his territory, Enid. chief clerk at the freight office, secre- eral manager; W. H. Bevms, super- Hobart and Avard subs, twenty-seven tary-treasurer. intendent, Fort Scott; E G. Baker. clubs. He added that the officers, Mr. Calvert recently was awarded a assistant general passenger agent, especially those of the Western di- Kansas City, Mo.; D. E. Gelwix, di- gold pen for his activities in securing vision, wished to have notice of each busi~iess. He succeeds Ted H. Ban- vision engineer; Assistant Superin- meeting as far in advance as possible nister, former freight solicitor at tendent Payne; Lafe Heath, general and that they wished to meet as often service agent, St. Louis; J. E. Brooks, as possible with each club an8 co- traveIing freight agent, Joplin; John operate with it. K. Gibson, assistant to superintendent The closing rrtonfh of 1927 wua a Clubs can work with city draymen, of motive power, Springfield; Geo. record-breaking one far Frisca Lines said A. E. Hughes, agent at Rocky. in at least one resPcct-that of the Ermatinger, road foreman of equip- Draymen, he said, can be of greal ment; J. N. Chitty, retired engineer; organization of Frisco Ewployc Clubs. Surpassirtg even the fondest hopes benefit in helping to obtain business Fort Scott; John Malden, retired of the central committee in St. Lonis, and in settling disputes. Mr. Hughes wrecker foreman, Fort Scott; W. L. fourteen ncu clubs, with a total mem- said that the drayman at Rocky is on Huggins, Jr., director of publicity, St. berslzip of more than 1,500 employes, the Rocky club's committee. Mr. Louis. were organized in Decenzber. Hughes added that he often makes out Mayor W. E. Childress, of Fort Chief among the rrewcorners is the bills of lading for some shippers and Scott, delivered a splendid address of Frisco Men's Club of St. Lotcis with that so doing helps get business. welcome, in which he praised Frisco 600 sretrrbers. Other clubs organized Other speakers included: E. A. Yil- Lines as one of the finest of America's during the month are locakd at Ck'n- ton and Hobart, Okla.; Thayer. Mo- ler, agent, and chairman of the Ho- great railroad systems. nett. Chuffee (Girls' Clu6) and Salem. bart club; J. R. Duck, cashier, secre- "We of Fort Scott are proud to have Mo.; Amory, Miss.; Carbon Hill and tary of the club; E. G. Walker, presi- you with us in this splendid meeting, Dora, Alo.; Shernmn, Fort Worth dent Walker Furniture Company, Ho- and we want you to come again. The nrtd Brnrorr.reood. Texas, and Neo- bart; T. F. Jones, roadmaster, Enid. organization on your railroad of these desha. Kans. This list does not k- splendid clubs makes me feel more cludc lhosc cities which have ~trcngth- Tulsa, Okla. proud than ever that I received my encd their already existing greater first railroad job on Frisco Lines," the traffic corrtntit!ees irtto the more com- Members of the Frisco Employes' Mayor concluded. In addition to his prehensive employe clabs, srch as Club, of Tulsa, at the club meeting Wichita, Kans.. and otherr, December 6, were told by speakers official duties as Mayor, Mr. Childress With the enthusMsm which alwoys is night yardmaster for Mlssouri Pa- how engineers and switchmen have comes on the wings of thc New Year, obtained business for the Frisco. cific Lines at Fort Scott. other cities on Frisco Lines not yet inclicded 62 the rapidly growing list of F. W. Warren, assistant yardmaster Enid, Okla. those with Frisco clubs, should per- and chairman of the meeting, related fect their organizations. the following about an engineer who The December meeting of the Ask the Frisco employe who be- resldea at Monett. Frisco Employes' Club of Enld held hgsto a Frisco club. He'll fell yoir "He was standing at the station and December 2, was characterlzed by the of good tintes and good fellowships three men were standing there talk. wealth of traffic solicitation sugges- that no Frisco worker shwld miss. ing. He heard the men say they were tions made by the speakers, by the -W. L. H., Jr. going to Chicago on a ---- train large attendance-sixty-one persons- and he said to them, 'Why ride that by the numerous number of out-of- train? I run the best train out of town agents present and by good fel- Wichita and now of the Memphis of- here to Chicago. If you ride that lowship. fice. train you won't get to Chicago in time Speakers included H. C. Conley, as- Talks were by E. E. Carter, of for dinner, and I can get you there sistant general freight agent, Okla- Neodesha, assistant superintendent of in time for breakfast.' They went homa City; H. A. Morris, assistant the Northern division, and J. B. Hil- into the ticket office and inquired and general freight and passenger agent, ton, St. Louis, Frisco industrial com- bought three tickets for St. Louis, via Wichita; L. W. Price, district pas- missioner; H. E. Morris, assistant gen- Frisco." senger agent, Oklahoma City; S. J. eral frelght and passenger agent, E. H. Goff, a switchman, said In Frazier, superintendent of the West- Wichita. part: "The switchmen can get much ern division, Enid, and R. L. Sanford, business for the Frisco. We can be druggist, Enid, and J. J. Bernard, con- Hobart, Okla. pleasant with the fellows at the In. ductor, Enid, president of the club. A The Frisco Employes' Club, of Ho- dustries, pass the time of day with large number of others spoke briefly. bart, Okla., held a monthly meeting them, and if they want a car on the Among the suggestions made by December 5 and had as guests em- chalk line, put it there. They are speakers were: wives of employes, ployes from Roosevelt and Rocky, Ok- satisfied customers then." when making purchases, could state lahoma. R. C. Canady, assistant sup- G. R. Warren, assistant yardmaster: that it is Frisco money they are erintendent of the Western division, "If we don't tell about the business re spending; station agents and train- Enid, called the meeting to order and get the club won't know about It men have excellent opportunities to delivered the first address. From now on when I get a car I am sollcit traffic because they daily meet The idea of calling station and sec- going to say, 'Here, 1 got a car and the general public; wives and even tion forces from other points to want to see it in the ~Mag~ine.'" children of employes should be watch- Frisco Employes' Club meetings, as The club voted to hold a bridge ful for business for the Frisco. was done at this meeting of the Ho- party and a dance January 16. January, 19.28 Pngc 15
Thayer, Mo. and support of the club since its for- score, 565. $1.00 gents' high single mation. "We wanted some wa9 to game-Hoffmeister and Spinner, both The Fdsco Employes' Club, of show them our appreciation," Miss total score of 203, 50c each. Thayer, $lo., was organized December Connor, president of the club said, The matched games between the 9 and officete were elected as fol- "and we thought to give them a men and girls' teams proved so suc- lows: H. W. Miller, cashier, chair- luncheon and party would be the best cessful that another is planned for man; C. A. Berry, roundhouse fore- way. The girls have been untiring in the near future. man, vice-chairman, and T. H. Ed- their efforts to assist in any under- The club took a small collection mundson, clerk, secretary. taking sponsored by the club, and this from each member toward a Charity All employes present evinced great is only a slight token of the club's ap- Fund. Baskets were filled and dis- interest ia the forming of this club. preciation." tributed to needy families throughout said H. R. Wade, assistant superin- The luncheon was held too late in the city, and were delivered by mem- tendent, Southern division, Thayer. the month for a full report to be in- bers of the club. More than $100.00 Neodesha, Kansas cluded in this issue of the illagaeine. in cash waa recelved for this fund. The dance held on December 3, was The Frisco Employes' Club, of well attended, and aside from paying Girls' Clrtb of Chaffee Neodesha, Kansas, elected officers De- expense8 of $235.50, the club added A new glrle' club was organlzed at cember 8 for the ensuing six months to its treasury. $239.70. Several prize Chaffee, Mo., on December 1, and as follows: H. M. Cloud, dispatcher, dances were leatured, inchdlng the named the F~lscoGirls' Club of Chat- chairman, and Chester C. Fulton, chief "Finale" and "Chicago!' Walter Ali- fee. As there were only thirteen girls clerk to the assistant superintendent son and Hubert Sandfer, neither of employed in the offices at that point, of the Northern division, secretary- whom were E'risco employes, per- the wives and daughters of the Frisco treasurer. lormed a specialty dance, "The Black employes were asked to join. Considerable interest was manl- Bottom." The crowd was estimated A very enthusiastic meeting wae fested by those present in the work to number eight hundred people. Mr. held on the night of December 1 and of the club. H. E. Morris, asslslant and Mrs. J. R. Koontz and Mr. and the following officers were elected: general freight and passenger agent, Mrs. 9. 8. Butler, were distinguished Ila Cook, president; Irene Rigdon, Wichita, attended this meeting. guests. vice-president; Belle Klnne, secre- tary; Esther Rlgdon, assistant secre- Clinton, Okla. The dramatic chb and ukulele club, and the choral club have been holding tary and' Eva Wray, treasurer. Miss Enthusiasm in the system.wide weekly meetings under the able as- Inez Lail of Cape Girardeau and Mlss Frisco Employes' Club campaign was sistance of their instructors, and re- Lorena Bollinger of Blytheville. Ark.. manifest to a high degree at Clinton, port splendid progress. were appointed outstanding secre- Okla., the night of November 26 when The bowling club, under the direc- taries. The first luncheon is sched- employes Gtationed at Clinton, Custer tion of Bertha Hahn, reports the uled to be held on January 16. Many City, Arapaho, Cordell and Bessie, all "Southwest Limited" team still in the wives and daughters of the employes In Oklahoma, organized the Frisco lead with "The Sunnyland" and attended the meeting and pledged Employes' Club of Clinton, Okla. "Wichita Falls Special" tied for sec- their hearty support to the organiza- he meeting was presided over by ond place. tion. R C. Canady, assistant superintend- On Wednesday night, December 14, Girls' Club of Springfield ent, Enid. the Frisco Girls' League played three One of the features of the Frisco Salem, Mo. games with the Frisco Men's Bowling Girls' Club of Springfield was a goOd League at Roger's Recreation Hall, Members of the Frisco Employes' will banquet at the Grace M. E. Club, of Salem, BIo., are planning for one man and one girl to a team. Church, held on December 19. Each greatly increased activity in 1928, ac- The prizes for the evening were member of the club was asked to cording to officials of the club. awarded as follows: bring as a guest, a girl employed In Salem is at the southern terminus 1-Miss Bosche and Mr. Rathman, one of the business offices of Spring- of the line from Cuba, on the maill 1,130 (total for 3 games) ....$7.00 fleld, outside of the Frisco building. line of the Eastern division. Em. 2-Miss Gavin and Mr. Stoessel, Their principal speaker was MISS ployes at the Salem terminal are 1,099 (total for 3 games) ....$6.00 Cora Roop, slate president of the earnestly enlisted in the Frisco Em- 3-Miss Juhlin and Mr. Duffy, 1,095 Business and Professional Women'8 ployes' club campaign. (total for 3 games) ...... $5.00 Club. A musical program, presented The Ofllcers of the Salem club dur- 4-Miss Hanley and Mr. Hessler, by local talent and a reading, corn- ing 1927 were: A. S. Abbott, presi- 1.083 (total for 3 games) ...... $4.00 prised the balance of the program. dent; George H. Lutzenberger, vice- 5-Miss Jernigan and Mr. Gauvin, More than 250 girls were in attend- president, and S. J. Norton, secretary. 1,066 (total for 3 games) ...... $3.00 ance. 6-Miss Broer and Mr. Tschampers, Each of the smaller clubs, choral, Girls' Club of St. Louis 1,064 (total for 3 games) ...... $3.00 ukulele, etc., are progressing nicely Two important events sponsored by 7-Miss Singer and Mr. Long, 1,042 and holding weekly meetings. The members of the Frisco Girls' Club of total for 3 games) ...... $2.00 girls have taken an active part in St. Louis occurred in December. One S-3Iiss Miller and Mr. Eichenauer, selling Red Cross memberships and was a Christmas party and luncheon 1,038 (total for 3 games...... $2.00 tuberculosis seals as a part of their given at the American Hotel on De- 9-Miss Heilman and Mr. Schad, charity program for the holidays. cember 21, and the other a dance at 1,030 (total for 3 games) ....$ 1.60 Alhambra Grotto on the night of De- Special prizes were: $2.00 high team Holdenville, Okla. cember 3. game won by Hughes-Seimer, total A large amount of "Via Frisco" The Christmas luncheon and party score, 376; $1.00 ladies' high three freight routing has been obtained by ettended by 300 girls, was one of the games-Miss Hahn, total score 418. members of the Frisco Employes' most successful ever given by the $1.00 ladies' high single game-Miss Club, of Holdenville, Okla., recently. club. This luncheon was given to the Fairchild, total score, 147. $1.00 gents' Great care has been taken by mem- brls in return for their co-operation high three games-Lamont, total (A'ow twrr fo Pagc 27, please) lctes Track Connecting With Katy at Sherman, Tex.
This picture was taken just after the crew of Frisco pile service, atld William T. Smith, mitchrrmr, 19 yea] driver No. 99057 had drivetl the lnst pile for the transfer service. ON THE PILE DRIVER, left to right: . track. Heretofore the transfer frotn the Frisco to the Jones, freight agent; W. F. Hamilton. rate clerk; Katy at Shernzan was by ntearis of the Cotton Belt track. Allredge, traveling freight agent; E. W. Osbourrte, ON ENGINE No. 514, left to right: J. Y. McCalister, rngineer; John Tircker, pile driver ertgirreer; I. H. L ctzgincer, 26 yea~sof service; Gordon Moore. foreman of lox, G. L. Robison, D. M. Brown, J. F. Head, Poe Cl the engine, 23 years of service; I. C. Neil!, fireman, 16 J. T. Jones, B. M. Hunt, foreman of bridge gang; k j.ear~s of service; G. V. Grimold, switchnrarr, 21 years of Willhn~sond T. I.. Brown. Columbus Welcomes First Train MAGAZINE WELCOME OHIO (Corrtii~~icdfront Page 5) The Frisco E~nbloves' Magan8 lups, announcer, was telling people in to attend and a golden spike will be month is given 'an- enthusias the far corners of America just what driven as the last spike linking Pen- come by the great Frisco Fan had happened to Columbus that day. sacola, Florida, to the Frisco Lines, when a lone copy of the M He told of the advantages in that sec- giving the Frisco a seaport, and ex- wanders far off line and ends tion of Mississippi, of the coming of tending additional port facilities to ney in Ohio, and is enthusir the first trunk line railroad to Colum- the great southwest through the im- received by the chief of poli bus, and of the festivities. He portant gateways of Kansas City, St. brass company, that is alsc read President Kurn's greeting to Co- Louis and Memphis. thing. lumbus citizens, and an article by the Frisco officers who were present for And then this chief of policc editor of the Frisco Magazine which the celebration included: Vice-Presi- to the ilifngazine, stating that had been printed in the special edi- dent Koontz; E. T. Miller, vice-presi- whom he showed the lone copy tion of the Columbus Commercial Dis- dent and general solicitor; S. S. But- it a "wonderful Mags,-ine" and patch that day. Station WCOC is ler, freight traffic manager; J. N. his letter by asking that his n owned by the Crystal Oil Company Cornatzar, passenger traffic manager; placed on the Mags,-irre mailing and is the only broadcasting station Col. F. G. Jonah, chief engineer; The chief of police is F. E. in Mississippi. John W. Nourse, general passenger and the company he is employ But Columbus and the Frisco's new agent; W. L. Huggins, director of pub- the Ohio Brass Company, ~VTG southern territory are not through licity; all of St. Louis; R. E. Buchan- Ohio. He was formerly a with the progress and the celebrations an, executive general agent; A. P. detective. Mr. Russell's let so far. Matthew, assistant general passenger part: It will not be many months until agent; R. E. Gabriel, assistant super- "I don't know where it can the intervening miles of track between or how I managed to get it, bu intendent, all of Memphis; Judge D. Aliceville and Kimbrough will be theless, I have one of your flnished. Then a celebration in which W. Houston, Sr., and Jr., of Aberdeen; E~~rployes'illagazines. Every o the entire southeast will take part Mayor Acker of Aberdeen and Hugh has seen it thinks it a wc will be held. Governors and other of- Whitlow, district colonization agent Jlagasine . . . .Would apprecis ficers of southern states are expected of Columbus. you would send me another c Page 17
urrbANIZES LAND FIRM The History of the 1927 Frisco Dollar . H. Whitlow Heads Sunnyland Organization at Columbus, Riississippi H. WHITLOW, well known originator of the Apple Blos- i som FestivaI at Rogers. Ark.. 13 move11 from Rogers to-~olimbus; Iss., whl ere he is the general man- :er of th le newly formed "Sunnyland rganizat~ion," and district coloniza- ~n agent t for Frisco Lines. "This organization." writes Mr. 'hitlow, "is co-operating with Cham- TS of Cc mmerce, civic and business paninti ons, farmers, individuals and e Friscio railroad, developing the rritory ;along the new line between herrleen, Mississippi and Pensacola, orida." Mr. Whlitlow recently issued a let- r to the ! land owners In this trade rritory, reIative to the rlch soil and le crops which might be successfulIy ~ltivatedin that section. "The traae.... territory arounu. --. uoiurn- IS is rather extensive," the letter [vises, "drawing its trade from a dius of 25 to 30 miles in each di- rtion. The so11 is sf various kinds, cluding fine black waxy prairie, ex- ,]lent lor growing cotton, corn, al- Ifa and most all the grasses known. och crops as kaffir corn and kidred an has never been tried out, and the nd has been culthated largely by -so labor, but an exodus of the woes to the industrial centers has duced man power until a very Larere WHERE THE 1927 DOLLAR CAME WHERE THE 1927 DOLLAR WENT reage of this land is idle. FROM . Cents Cents Transportation of frelght 73.02 v ...... "Ther e is also a red soil-. in this ' Transportatioll of passengers...... 15.54 Labor ...... 43.72 oily excellent for producing pota- dion of mail ...... 1.73 6.54 es, cabbage, onions, beans, tomatoes, Transports 2.15 Locomotive Fuel ...... stermelons, canteloupes, etc. ~t will TranspOrtartion of express ...... Road Service ...... 5.66 ro produce very fine peaches and !lated to freight serv- Yard Service ...... 85 rawberries and any of the vine grow- sucl1 as demurrage, stor- Material 15.51 enpa-la1 EDFV~FP n 9fi ...... c berries. age and YYuu.... --.. .-- ...... -.-- Switching service...... 1.38 Casualties ...... 1.50 "A third kind of soil is the white Personal Injuries .72 sandy soil, well adapted for grow- passenger ...... service, such as excess bag- Loss and Damage...... -52 g strawberries, pecans and other 11s and also most of the vegetables. and chair car' Damage t o property, milk and storage of baggage .... 0.84 livestock killed, etc...... 26 "All of this land wfll grow cotton Station and train privileges, par- irl corn, and due to the fact that room and miscellaneous .... 0.18 Taxes ...... 5.58 I much of it is idle it can be pur- Rents of equipment, road, buiId- Equipment, rents, joint facil- ased at reasonable prices. The sea- ings, joint facilities and mis- ity rents, etc...... 1.01 ns are long for crop growing, and 2-03 Interest 17.01 aaing season lasts about ten months Transportatf,,n of and...... ma- ...... the year. Vegetables, ~a~-V3lons, terial in construction work...... Sinking and Reserve F'unds- can On 0.68 '.,the springbe putabout thethe marketthe mar-here lncome from corporate invest- miscellaneous ...... t closes in andtime other semi- ments ...... 1.47 Balance ...... 8.66 ]pica1 states. The whole country is 100.00 100.00 ?11 adapted to dairylng and beef cat- 1; hogs and poultry are raised suc- ssfull~.but no interest so far is receive re~uestslor literature con- Any Man (to wife driving a nail): ken in their production, sfnce cot- cerning the new country along the However do you expect to knock a n is king and even corn is merely Frisco's new line, and he can be nail in the wall with a clothes brush? condary!' reached care of the Snnnylaud Or- For goodness' sake use your head.- Sir. Whitlow would be delighted to ganization, Columbus, Miss. Exchange. Page 18 =~"AISCO FMPLOWEZ~#;~ZIM
Riuer Diuision Employes Discuss I- -
This photograph was made when thc way cmployes of the river division atten' Cape Girardeau recently, to discuss the nr Repre~entativesfrom five track divisions u namely, Nos. 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84. The
THE CO-0PERATIT7E SPIRIT Co-operation of all railroads operat- ing in Jefferson County. Alabama, in which Birmingham is located, in the prevention of crossing accidents be- tween the trains and the seventy school buses operated by the county board of education has been asked by the board in circular letters sent to all these railroads. Operation of these buses is in its sixth year and no collisions have occurred between the buses and railroad engines or automobiles. The board suggests to the railroads that its engineers and conductors re- port to the county board of education any carelessness they may note on the part of drivers of the buses. One of the unique rules of the board is the one requiring that a pupil In each bus, designated as captain, shall, when the bus stops at a railroad 011 UII uom- crossing, go forward to the tracks to pnalr maae oy me exa as as an up-to-date railroad, the Frisco paw. give signal for the bus to cross. is among the first Class A roads to Since its inauguration it has cover- The chief clerk of the county board install an oil spraying machine which ed track from Memphis to Kansas of education is R. G. Hewitt. A copy runs over the various divisions, spray- City. Fort Scott to Oklahoma City, 98. of the circular letter and of rules gov- ing the track to prevent the rails, tie Pulpa to Denieon, Madill to Hope and erning operation of the buses were plates, bolts and spikes from accum- Paris to Monett, and its first trip was forwarded to The Frisco Employes' ulating rust, in an effort to preserve made on May 16, 1927, in charge of C. Afagazine by M. G. Cooper, Frisco the metal from the destructive brine 0. parks, operator. claim agent, Birmingham. water which leaks from refrigerator Mr. Parks has had thirteen year8 car drain pipes. service with the Frisco, a number of The machine was built by the them as a motor car rnaintainer and Penny Ante Thibodaux Boiler Works, Thibodaux, is well qualified for his new work. "Can a man be a born poker play- La.. and the power consists of a stand- The men in the photograph, from er?.' ard Ford motor. It operates at a left to right are: C. 0. Parks, opers. "Dunno, I've seen men that were spraying speed of ten miles an hour tor; M. Tiernan, pilot and conductor: raised at poker." and uses an especially prepared as- L. F. Frost, and Floyd Harper, helpers. Page 19 Employes Reduced Rough Handling 40 Per Cent First I1 Months OUGH handling of cars on Frisco 40 per cent in the number of cars in the office of the operating depart- Lines during the flrst eleven damaged as compared with the cor- ment statistician at Springfield. The R modhs of 1927 decreased 31.8 responding months of 1926, according statement: per cent in the amount of damage and to a comparative statement prepared
PER CENT STANDING DAMAGED DIVISION DlVl8lON NUMBER OARS AMOUNT DAMAGE NUMBER CARS HANDLED TO TOTAL OR or DAMAGED HANDLED TERMINAL TERMINAL 1927 1926 1925 1927 I926 1925 1927 1926 1925 1927 1928 1925 1927 1928 1925 TERMINALS
St. huh ...... 65 Tulsa ...... 94 Yemph:- 106 Kansas 112
Keaterh ...... 2 Caatern ...... 16 Southwestern .. 31 Central ...... 17 S~uthern...... 46 Rlver ...... -...... 55 Sorthern ...... 135------T'otal ...... -80:---1 495 496 $12,099,116 $16.845.68 $23,446.25 4,612,902--- 4,906,502 4,831,158 .(- Tera!I Llnes ...... S: 1 24 26 565.50 440.15 691.50 130,044 146,180 158,908 .( Total System ....74: r 1246 1277 $28,066.88 $41,165.98 $54,336.69 lm7 Com~ared~lth 1920 Per cent decrease Ln number cars damaged...... 40.0 Per cent increase In number of cars handled Per cent decrease In amount of damage...... 31.8 per car damaged ...... 68.7 Per cent decrease in amount of damage per car handled...... ~ ~ 11 "-20 - RAILROADS AS TAXPAYERS ried one mile in the United States is more than 17,000,000 life insurance (Conlinued from Pogc 6) approximately one and one-tenth cents. policies; the holders and beneflciarles bringlng the flour to the baker. For an equivalent service, English of over 54,000,000 industrial insurance If the railroads carrled the wheat railroads receive more than three policies; and the 46,000,000 sav!ngs and flour for nothing, the saving on times as much, and French and G~Pbanks depositors also are financially the price of a ten-cent loaf of bread man roads about four times as much. interested in the successful operation would be only half a cent. The con- And, despite these facts, there is a of the railroads. sumer would not know the difference. constant clamor in America for lower At least one dollar out of every flve It costs three times as much to re- freight rates and higher tax rates. included in the insurance and savings tail the loaf of bread to the consumer Our noisy agitators often try to give account is protected by railroad in- as the railroads get for their entire the impression that the railroads of vestment. Almost one-third of the eervice. America are all owned by a half endowments of our colleges and uni- The man who likes a slice at ham a dozen men whose habitat is Wall versities are invested in railroad for his breakfast should stow this in- Street. That's pure bunkum! Amer- securities. teresting fact in a corner of his head. ican railroads are publicly owned. Thus the money received by the The freight charge on a pound of ham Figures compiled from the official re- railroads each year again returns- from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to New York ports of the Interstate Commerce directly or indirectly-to practically or Washington is slightly less than Commission show that on December every responsible person in the three-quarters of a cent. 31, 1926, there were 868,601 holders of United States. If the purchases of dealers are made the capital stock of all steam railways Railroads are entitled to a fair and from reasonable sources of supply one in the United States, which does not just legislative program-alike to never pays as much as a cent a pound include more than 60,000 railroad em- shipper and investor. Persecution and in freight charges on sugar, coffee, ployes buying stock on the install- demagogic tinkering only add to the oatmeal, potatoes, eggs, fresh meat, ment plan. The par value of out- burdens of the public. As to the gov- butter, or some twenty-five other ar- standing railroad stock held by these ernment or political ownership of tlclea of bod. 868,601 owners was $9,621,780,069. On railways, we have learned by sad When a merchant attributes the a basis of $100 par value, the average experience that the inevitable result high pdce of a suit of clothes or a holding of each owner was slightly is poorer service and higher rates. pair of shdes to high freight rates, more than 100 shares. Our war-tlme experiment resulted in Just laugh rt him and ask him if he These flgures take no account of immense losses to the taxpayers of knows any more funny stories. The the million or more of railroad bond- the United States. With politicians ruth of the matter is that railroads holders, scattered all over the United running the railways the federal and meceive about six cents for carrying States, whose interest in the financial state governments would not only lose r suit of clothes 300 miles, and about success of the railroads is equally as the immense amounts paid in taxes, Ive cents for transporting a pair of great as that of the stockholders. but would have to endure increased ~hoeaa aimilar distance. Insurance companies and savings rates and decreased efficiency in Freight rates on American railroads banks are partlcularly large owners operation. This is no idle theory, but ire the lowest in the world. The of railroad securities. This means one of the lessons taught in the hard rverage rate on a ton of freight car- that the holders and beneficiaries of school of experience. Pnge 20
HE IS OLD-TIMER Harry C. Shipp Has Served 41 lTkars as Frisco Conductor IDERABLE of the romance he older days of railroadiiig the Frisco has been partici- pated in by Harry C. Shipp, who has been a F'risco cor,ductor for forty-one years, th.e first thirty-seven of these years be1;ween Kansas City and Mem- phis and1 the last of them between
HARRY C. SHIPP Kansas Clity and Tulsa. For four years Mr. Shipp was a Frisco brakeman. Shfpp Iis sixty-flve years old and aft- er he ha.s served five more years he will be 1retired. He resides with his wife, Kr lte, at Kansas City, Kan., which h e has called his home for forty-one years. Their only child, a .son, die(1 during the first "flu" epi- demic. Famou s passengers that have been on Shipp's train include Grover Cleve- Hunter" but not being sure, kept DODGE DEALERS PRAISE land, wh en Cleveland was president, quiet. When the passenger alighted FRISCO and Her1bert Hoover. at Mansfield, Mo., the bandit's home Many compliments haw been town, Shipp concluded that the pass- re S~~PPtells the story of how Jack ceived by officials of the Texas Lines Kennedy , a famous Missouri railroad enger was the "Quail Hunter." bandlt, receivfd his cognomen of The veteran conductor is almost as of the Frisco from passengers who "Quall H unter. spry as wheu he was twenty years old. were aboard the special Frisco Lines One n1Ight, during a sleet storm, a "I am a mighty quiet old cuss,"' said train operated November 26-Decem- lone hor,seback rlder made his way Shipp recently. "Xot much leisure is ber 1, between Dallas, Tex.. and Kan- into the business district of a Kansas mine but, say, I challenge anybody in sas City, and return for Texas and town. T'he horse slipped on the icy America to beat me at a game of Oklahoma dealers in Dodge Brothers street a nd Kennedy landed on tlle cribbage." cars. The dealers attended the south ground a nd around him fell an assort- western zone Dodge Brothers factory ment of pistols, knives, masks and safe-blo- rlng devlces. Kennedy's leg THEIR WORK APPRECIATED conference at Kansas City, November was broken. When officials of the Appreciation of tlle work of J. A. 27-30. The equipment consisted o! town bl ecame suspicious, Kennedy miller, Jr., telegrapher-towerman, and one' combination baggage coach, diner, countereld with the plea that he was R. F. Tuebner, cashier-operator, both four 12.section and one drawing room a mall hunter. He then stayed in of Pleasantoh, Kans., in remedying on steel sleepers. that town udtil his ,leg was healed December 11, a "cross" of several The Texas dealers assembled at and then, as a parting shot, robbed wires near Pleasanton caused by a Dallas as th8 guests of E. Gordon the town's biggest bank and made a very fine wire which lay across the Perry, president of the Perry Motor safe getaway. Shlpp's train was held' up at Mans- other wires has 'been expressed by J. Company, Dallas. G. L. Oliver, traffic field by the "Quail Hunter" and on H. Brennan, superintendent of tele- manager, Texas Lines, is proud of the another occasion Shipp suspected that graph, in a letter, dated December 13 Frisco friendships made by this spe one of his passengers was the "Quail addressed Co the two Pleasanton men. cia1 train. Page 21
Passenger r rains 95.1 Per Cent on Time for Nowmber, Report Shows F the 5,546 passenger trains op- time, the compartive report for NO. of 99.5, remains in first place for the erated by Frisco Lines during vember issued from the office of the third consecutive month. The state- 0 November, 5,277, or 95.1 per general manager, Springfield. states. ment: rent, maintained schedule or made up Western division, with the percentage
Trains Maintaining Per Cent Tralns Main- Schedules or Making taining Schedule8 or Standing of Trains Operated Up Time Makinn UP Tim8 Divisions DIVISIONS Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Now. 1927 1926 1925 1927 1926 1925 1927 1926 1925 1927 1926 1925 Weslern ...... 210 210 210 209 200 210 99.5 95.2 100.0 1 3 1 Northern ...... 1290 1290 n560 1264 1180 1506 98.0 91.5 96.5 2 6 3 Southwestern...... 840 840 840 806 782 795 96.0 93.1 94.6 3 4 4 &ver ...... 926 652 620 889 630 568 96.0 96.6 91.6 3 2 7 C~ntral...... 600 600 780 569 590 771 94.8 98.3 98.8 4 1 2 Eastern ...... 630 660 771 581 608 644 92.2 92.1 83.5 5 5 6 Qoothern...... ,810 750 840 $30 645 603 90.1 86.0 71.8 6 7 7 Shb-Total...... 5306 5002 6621 6048 4635 5097 95.1 92.7 90.7 TexasLillea ...... 240 240 180 229 190 166 95.4 78.4 83.9 TotalforSyetem ...... 5546 5242 5801 5277 4825 5263 95.1 92.0 90.7 CONDUCTOR GOODSPEED EMPLOYES GREAT RECORD THANKED 'Resolutioris for 1928 Large Reduction in Accidents Due James Goodspeed, Kansas City, I WILL WORK SAFELY Friaco Lines Conductor, has been THIS YEAR &ND HAVE to Workers' Carefulness Ibanked by L. E. Martin, St. Louls, as- NO LOST TIME ON sistant to the president, for aidlng ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENTS HE 30,000 members of the great Urn. Agneil, daughter of Mr. Martin, Frisco Family, as a result of at- I WILL LEARN ALL I CAN In caring for her little son when the T tendance at accident prevention latter became ill on a trip from Spring- TRY TO DO IT BETTER meetings and observance of company Add to Kansas City. THAN ANYONE ELSE CAN rules, efeected. during the first eleven Mr. Martin's letter to Mr. Good- months of 1927, a reduction In acci- speed follows: "My daughter, Mrs. Agneil, has re- dents greater than all previous cor- urned from her visit to Kansas City responding periods of the railroad's history, according to a report compil- d tells about her experience on the h!rip from Springfield to Kansas City, ed by H. W. Hudgen, director, acci- hen she was a passenger on train dent prevention. So. 108, of whlch you were conductor. Reduction in accidents during the She became very much alarmed over first eleven months of 1927, as com- :he condition of her little boy and pared with the corresponding peria ells how you came to her assistance last year, were: Mechanical shop em- ro nobly, for all of which she is very ployes, 18 per cent; maintenance of nateful, and I want to add my ex- MEET AT DORA, ALABAMA ?ressfon of appreciation and also join nay and structures, 9 per cent; trans- Urs. Agnell in thanking your good "A wow from the call to eat until portation employes, 8 per cent: pass- rife for her aid and counsel, which the benediction", is the manner in engers, 30 per cent; autoists at grade ras quite reassuring. Of course, Mrs. which one enthusiastic participant de- crossings, 12 per cent. kgneil was unduly alarmed as the scribed the Southern dlvislon acci- The only increase in casualties Was Ittle fellow merely had a slight touch dent prevention meeting held at Dora. among licensees and trespassers, over I[ tonsilitis which ran up his tempera- 41a., November 25, in the banquet which tpe railroad has very little, if ure and, of course, made hlm feel room of the Methodist church. any, control. .cry droopy-he was all right the The chairman of the meeting was Approximately 300 meetings were ~extday. When Mrs. Agneil told me R. B. Butler, superintendent of the held by employes, attended by 53,2T8 U the incident I remarked at once hat knowing Conduclor Goodspeed Southern division, Memphis. Speak- persons. A total of 95,200 school chil- ke I do, she could expect just such ers, besides Mr. Butler, were; E. A. dren were addressed on accident pre- ind of treatment. It may be I will Teed, assistant division superintend- vention by accident prevention agents lare an opportunity at some time to ent, Amory, Miss.; W. M. Lacy, gen- of Frisco Lines. epay you for your kindness!' eral superintendent, DeBardeleben Unsafe conditions and practices, re- Coal Corporation, Birmingham; J. ported and corrected, were as followe: Comrnendatlon d the entire crew of H. Shores, safety department, Alaba- Mechanical department, 3,629 report- :rain 404 for the work of the mem- ma Power Company, Birmingham, and ed, 3,463 corrected; transportation de- lers in extingufshlng a fire in a box C. C. Mills, accident prevention agent, partment, 1,080 reported, 987 correct- ar at Fletcher, Okla., recently, has Frisco Lines, St. Louis. T. J. Connell. ed; miscellaneous, 344 reported and leen given by J. C. Patten, a pass- Frisco agent, Dora, presented the all corrected. The cases not correct- nger, of Oklahoma City. speakers. ed are in process of being corrected. Mr. Patten said that the action of Luncheon was served by the Ladies One hundred and forty-three meet- he crew undoubtedly saved the com- Missionary Society of the church and ings were held in the shops, 78 In the any a big loss. He especially com- Rev. F. R. Mapes, pastor of the church, transportation and maintenance of ended V. D. Llght, train baggageman, was host. way and structures department, and ho climbed into the box car and push- 292 special meetings, comprised of d out a bale of cotton which was on A lot of us go suddenly blind when meetings held in various departments re. opportunity stares us in the face. and meetings for the public. Page 22
"MAKE WORK PERFECT" Paper by Engineer Dennison Advises Close Application to Safety 44 F we have no other ambition I than becoming perfect in the work we are in, let us do that," counsel- ed i\l. J. Dennison, a Frisco eugineer working out of Birmingham, in his pilrper on "Safety Organization as an Educational Feature," read by him at the accident prevention meeting held at Birmingham July 20. Mr. Dennison's paper was as fol- lows: "It Is a mistake to say that only the lawyers, doctors and clerical men need education. "Education means something more than learning a few facts in a school room. According to one definition it comprehends all that disciplines and enlightens the understanding, cor- rects the temper, cultivates the taste and forms the manners and habits. "Education in the true sense is not mere instructions in Latin, English and French, or history. It is the un- folding of the whole human nature. It is growinn up in all things to our highest possibilities. "The greatest minds never regard lbeir education as complete. The suc- J. W. Pnrlr~r,pensioned co~rdttctor,residitrg nf Ii'oll ister, Missorcri, scrrt in this cessful man is the man who is never old picture of c)rginc 73 nr itfi its crew of 1895. The photograph was made on too old to learn. Juve 23 of thnf ]!car at Ochellrec. Kansns Enginee r Dungan, Fireman King, Brakeman ~rdnvlland Conductor Parker will be sem on close scrutiny, draped "Dach age builds on the accumulat- ed knowledge of previous generations. over the e~tqirtr,n~hich is one of the series that brol ught the first Meteor into In the hlstory of the race those tribes Oklahonla City. which failed to accumulate knowledge or did not understand how to use it have either perished or remained bar- more and the years or service have the center o~f Greek thought.-and to barians. ilot finished their education. this day no Inan has surpassed him on constructive thought-said the great- ''It is the same with the individual "There are others who have finish- ed the course and can learn no more, est thing in t.he life of man is to 'Know as with nations. In proportion to what thyself.' he knows, in proportion to the ease and all the teaching the safety or- with which he can solve the problems ganization can offer will avail noth- "Let us kn ow ourselves that we map of everyday life, in that proportion ing. They are satisfied, absolutely know others,, Let us be able to judge a man succeeds or falls, rises or falls sure there is nothing more they can by comparisIon only and perfect an in the struggle of life. learn. organization. Do it through the safety "The great industrial institutions of organization as an educational fea- "As the work grows more complex ture." the need for knowledge becomes great- our country are all made up of men- er. Naturally the rewards of knowl- Just men-perhaps men who have edge are higher than ever before. It come from the ranks of labor, men pays bigger returns in dollars and who do not care to oppress, but in- THANKS FROM SOUTHLAND cents. stead wish to help those who are Frisco tra:Bic courtesy is paying big "Naturally, the railroad man says. struggling to exist, realizing that those dividends, n ot only in the increasing of us who are less fortunate in knowl- 'HOW am I to acquire an education of shipment,s "via Frisco" but in un- now? My school days are over and all edge and in dollars and cents need their help and are their charge. solicited letters of commendation from my' savings must go to maintain a grateful patirons. home and family.' Since this may be "Since we build on the knowledge true there is a way. The safety or- of the vast and our education is ac- "We wish to make acknowledgment, ganization was organized after the quired by trial and error and we prof- with sincerc appreciation, of a very great industries of our country, it by the mistakes of others, let us remarkable and much needed sewfce see if we are properly interested in through trial and error, have found the rendered us recently by the Frisco weak points and now seek to enlight- the safety move as an educational fea- en others by holding up to view the ture and are willing to accept its Railroad," s tates a letter from A. R'. weak and breakable points in the or- teaching. Carey, of the American Steel & Wire ganization. "Are we interested? Do we see and Company, B,irmingham, to D. F. Me "In order to do this the great move realize that to reach a goal there is Donough, dilvision freight agent at Bir- to eliminate danger-the Safety first surely work? iningham. ': Che letter then told of the organization-came into being. This "It may be true that some of the rapid move]nent from St. Louis, via is an organization to teach the em- great Frisco Family have no goal, but Frisco Liner5, of a reel of rope to the ployes to think first and act secondly. we are sure there are men who have. American clompany at Birmingham, "Among the thirty thousands of em- If we have no other ambition than and conclud ed: "Our thanks are par. ployes of the Frisco Lines we have becoming perfect in the work we are great minds-those who realiae that in, let us do that. Let us be able to ticularly du e to your general agent, the years of service have taught them know ourselves and work fearlessly. Mr. J. J. CIlmmins (of Birmingham), much-yet they are eager to learn "Socrates, the great philosopher, who person;ally handled the matter." Jowy, 1928 Page 23
New Ycais Greeting From Vetss Auxiliary . CHAFFEE THANKS US The Chaffee (Mo.) Chamber of COm- merce has expressed its thanks to 70 each member of the Veter- Frisco Lines employes at Chaffee for ans' A ssociation, to e a c h aiding in locating a new industry at "1 member of the Auxiliary, and . ... that town and also aiding in bringing tb each oEicer of the Frisco, I extend NEW about the enlargement of another in- a slncere wish for a HAPPY dustry there. TEAR. No higher praise, no greater honor, no better fortune, no truer hap- This thanks of the Chaffee Cham- plness or blessing will be your allot- ber of Commerce is expressed in s ment in the year 1928, than I wish for letter written by its president. Mr. W. you and yours," is the New Year A. Walling, to the F'risco Lines. The greeting of Mrs. W. R. Boyd, acting letter is as follows: president of the Auxiliary to the "The Chaffee Chamber of Com- Frisco System Veteran Employes' Ak- merce extends thanks to the em* ~oclation,following the recent resig- ployes of the Frisco railroad for nation of Mrs. H. A. Van Ness. their help in locating two new ln- This organization, formed at a meet- dustryes at ChafPee, being the en- lnq of the Veterans' Association of largement of the Premier Manufac- fwo years ago, has functioned well. turing Company. and the location There are units at practically all the of the Crown Manufacturing Com- larger division points on the system, pany here. and these units have made great "The work was largely done (uides toward bringing the wives and through the efforts of the following daughters of the veteran employes committeemen: J. G. Sarius, of the together. While the organizations at freight office, J. J. Wehling, of the aU points are not complete, the enroll- general office, W. B. Thompson, of m~nthas been gratifying. the roundhouse, and G. A. Bienert Mrs. Boyd, whose residence is at MRS. W. R. BOYD of the car department. Honors Springfleld, is a former employe of were to the freight office which he Frisco Lines, and has given a a number of points on the system, turned in subscriptions of stock great deal of her time to the forma- and it has been my good fortune to totaling $1,200. Other departments Uon of the units over the system. The have attended meetings at Kansas gave generous responses. enrollment in the Springfleld unit is City, SapuIpa and Oklahoma City in "The successful closing of the quite large, and at intervals she calls November. It Is my desire that a drive was celebrated by a banquet the unit together for a tea or a so- working unit be established during Thursday. August 26 at which there cial. Aside from her activities in and this year, at all points where a suffi- was speaking and music. An en- around her home, she makes it a cient number of women would make joyable time was reported by all." poInt to attend meetings of the var- it at all possible. This should at least lous units over the Frisco System, mean at all division points. Sapulpa, ship. Mrs. Boyd writes: "Any woman urd has assisted materially in their Springfield, Kansas City, Ft. Scott, with twenty years' service and any organization. Oklahonla City and Enid have units woman belonging to the family of a, In response to a request that the well established, and it is the wish member of the Veterans' Association, president of this organization relay that at every place where there may is eligible to membership in the Aux- a New Year's greeting to members be the need for such a unit, that there iliary, and this letter is intended to over the entire system through the will be at least one interested woman, serve as an invitation to all such as Iloga,-iw, Mrs. Boyd wrote the follow- who, upon reading this plea, will at are not already enrolled, to become ing: "In canvassing the names of once write of the conditions and cir- members in this organization where employes with more than twenty cumstances of her location, and if an each will find a welcome and where years' service, whlch is the only re- organization can be effected, the presi- much good is to be accomplished," quisite for membership in the Flisco dent or one of the vice-presidents will Mrs. Eoyd has been assisted mate- Veteran Employes' Association, it endeavor to go and organize such a rially in her work by the officers of seems lamentable that such a com- unit. Owing to the varying condi- the Auxiliary, viz.: Mrs. W. E. BeIter, paratively small percentage is en- tions at the different points, it will St. Louis, wife of road foreman of rolled in this organization. This is readily be understood that in almost equipment, who serves as first vlca not as it should be, and it is the every case a unit will have a separate president; Mrs. W. L. Spangler, wjf% mnest wish of the Auxiliary that and individual existence dift'ering of Engineer Spangler of Thayer. is 'hey may so funclion that at the re- from any other unit, but the primary second vice-president, and Miss 5. S. mion at Springfield in the summer idea common to all will be the attend- Fish, of the comptroller's office, St. )f 1928, the attendance will be so ance at the annual reunion and the Louis, is secretary and treasurer. naterially increased and the enthusi- promotion of friendliness among our It is hoped by the officers of this Ism so helghtened, that the organiza- people. auxiliary that many letters will be the ion of the Auxiliary will be conceded "May I hope that this appeal I am outcome of this New Year greeting ~y all to have been the right step making for co-operation with the of- and that interested and enthusiastic n the right direction at the right flcers of the Auxiliary will be of suf- women over the entire system will he. The sole aim of this Auxiliary ficient worth and merit to obtain re- give the officers an opportunity to s to co-operate with the Veterans' sponse at once from interested women satisfactorily serve them, and as Mrs. 4ssociation and to foster friendliness at all points where a unit might be of Boyd's greeting concludes, "so that the rmong the employes of the road. service." year of 1928 may truly be a happy one "lhits have already been formed at As to the requirements for member- for all of us."
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FAST SERVICE ON FORDS Distinguished Authors Are Meteor Passengers Ford dealers on Frisco Lines, who rwe in a tremendous hurry to re- wive the new models, are singing the Frisco's praise for fast handling these days. Two cars, -one for Tulsa and one for Oklahoma City, are good ex- amples. The Frisco received a car of new Fords consigned to Tulsa dealer at 1:00 p. rn.. Nov. 24, in St. Louis. The dealer wlred that the car most 'b~in Tulsa December 1. The Oklahoma City car was received at 8:00 p. m. same day. Frisco effielency put the rar in Tulsa on November 30, %y hold- ing advance No. 35, due out at 7:00 p. m.. until the Tulsa and Oklahoma I City cars could be secured from con- lcections. The traln departed at 9:37
8 p. m., h'ovember 29, and the Tulsa car arrived at 9:OO a. m., November 30. land was set at 9:10 a. m. The Okla- 'homa City car was rushed on through. and arrived at 2:40 a. m., on Decem- ber 2. Kansas City terminals made anoth- er record with the Fords. A car was received from the Wabash at 6:46 p. m., December 1, in the 19th Street yards. It departed from those yards at 6:50 p. m., arrived at the Sheffield industrial district at 7:15 p. m. (8% miles away) and the car was spotted The five Frisco trcrvelers pictured above ore widely known in the world of letters and rer~ntlywere passcitgers otr the "Meteor" from St. Louis to Tulsa. They at the local Ford assembling plant at arc, left to right: c~rorgeR. I'nrfir~,editor-in-chief, Scripps- yow ward ncwspapws; 7:18 p. m. The cars were in Frisco Ray Lorrg, editor Hrnrst-Cosnropolita~tand presidr~rt of the I~rter~~atio?~aliWogozine possession only 32 minutes. This ship- Company of IVCW York; lrvi~rS. Cobb of fictio?~fame; Rex Beach, novelist and ment was handled by switch engine short story writer; arrd Roy Howard, executive head of the Scripps-Hozoard papers. 3734, foreman H. M. Hemminger, en- At Tulsa tlrp aitthors a~~deditors were guests of Mr. Lew Wetrtz, Tulsa oil man, gineer E. W. Grace. aild errjoyed a week's hzortitzg at the Saline Club, vear Cherokee, Oklahoma.
RECENT AGENCY CHANGES W. L). Wilson installed permanent THE NEXT TIME 1 0. 0. Gilbert installed permanent agent, Gravette, Ark., November 15. Commendation of "every one con- agent. Crescent, 1\30., November 25. L. E. Thompson installed perman- nected with the Frisco railway" is D. Edmonson installed permanent ent agent, Olustee, Okla., Nov. 14. contained in a letter received by C. agent, Phenix, Mo., November 23. L. W. White installed permanent 0. Claiborne, agent at Clinton, Mo.. W. S. Wight, installed permanent agent, Christie, Okla., November 12. from Armour Creameries, of Clinton. agent, Johnsons, Ark., November 21. Effective November 10, freight and "I want to express my appreciation T. A. Wyche installed permanent ticket agency, Frisbee, Mo., closed and of the good service shown us by you agent, Black Rock, Ark., November 21. station records, also agent, Mrs. B. A. and every one connected with the F. H. Harvey installed permanent Mayberry, transferred to White Oak, Frisco railway," states the letter. itgent, Garfield, Arlr., November 21. Mo., which station opened same date "I want to say that your service has E. N. O'Kelly installed permanent as a freight and ticket agency. been 100 per cent and a more court- depot ticket agent, Fort Smith, Ark., Mrs. L. &I. Thornton installed per- eous bunch of railroad men could not November 18. manent agent, Sturdlvant, hIo., Wo- be found. D. Asher installed permanent agent, vember 9. "I will give you a little example of Wilson, Ark., November 18. F. R. Ludwig installed permanent your freight service. A few days ago C. F. Caldwell installed temporary agent. Walnut Ridge, Ark., Nov. 8. ve were forced to purchase some agent, Pascola, Mo., November 17. J. C. Wimberley Installed perman- wnI-solid buttermilk from ICansas W. A. Barron installed permanent ent agent, Burdette. Ark., Nov. 7. City our supply became exhausted as agent, hlannford, Okla., November 17. G. E. Mills installed permanent before we were aware. We ordered by telephone five barrels via Frisco R. A. Maffett installed permanent agent, Fagus, Mo., November 5. Irelght and two by express to hold us agent, Patterson, Kans., November 16 F. E. Karins installed temporary wer until our freight shipment arriv- J. W. Dodson installed permanent depot ticket agent, Fort Smith, Ark., ?d. Our freight shipment arrived agent, Raymore, hIo., November 16. November 5. irst-dve barrels via freight cost Freight agency at Anaconda, No., C. T. Harvel installed permanent ironnd seven dollars-the two barrels closed, ticket only commission agency agent Bokhoma, Okla., November 3. ria express arrived later, costing established, Lawrence A. Brown in- E. H. McClure installed temporary ;omething over nine dolIars. stalled ticket agent, November 15. agent, Clarkton, Mo., November 3. "You can guess how we will order H. L. Hillemann installed permanent C. L. Siler appointed permanent t all the next time!' agent, Datto, Ark.. November 16. agent, Idabel, Okla., November 2. Page 26
ON CROSSTNG ACCIDENTS At Frisco Derby Day in Tulsa, OkZahoma U. S. Supreme Court Rules Aeainst Motdricrts in Grade ~rashYes OTORISTS involved in railroad crossing accidents always are M solely at fault, Mr. Justlce Holnles, of the United States Supreme Court, ruled, in effect, in a decision be handed down recently. The decision was regarding suit brought againsL the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company by Dora Goodman to recover damages for the death of her husband, who, while driving an automobile truck, was killed at a rail- road crossing. The following comments on the case are quoted from The American Bar Association Journal, November, 1927, number: B. & 0.Railroad Co. 71. Dora Goodwan, Admrx., Adv. Op. 22; Sup. Ct. Rep. Val, 48, p 24. "The decision in this case has pro- voked quite an extraordinary amount of comment in railroad circles and in the press. It seems to be re- garded as a new and startling an- nouncement which will work a revolu- PPROXIMATELY five thousand the race track, who donated tickets tion in the law with regard to rail- persons, including several huu- of admission to the track to all Fris- road liability for death at crossings. dred Frisco officers and other co people who attended on Frisco Many of the railroad presidents have employes, attended Frisco Derby Day Derby Day. To Mrs. James' left, front commented on it as establishing neu- at the race course of the Tulsa Jockey row, in order are: Mrs. R. C. Culter, protection and one of them is reported Club during the fall meet. The day Mrs. Alvin Krupnick, Mrs. William as having said that it will put a very was so designated by the Club be- Black and Eleanor Roe. Looking over considerable stop to the elevation of cause of the excellent service by this Mrs. James' left shoulder is Nrs. H. grades at street crossings. railroad in handling, in and out, of W. Roe, wife of the traffic manager of "It will be seen that the case goes Tulsa, the approximately 500 horses the Mid-Continent Petroleum Corpora. in principle not one step beyond the which participated in the meet. tion. Eleanor is Mrs. Roe's daughter. The picture shows the judge's stand old established maxim that one about This was the second time during to cross a railroad Lrack must 'Ston and standing in the front row at the left is Mrs. J. W. James, wife of the the season the jockey club had hon- Look and Listen' and the equally well ored the Frisco by declaring a Frisco established and familiar proposition Frisco executive general agent at Tul- sa. Mrs. James placed a wreath of Derby Day. The first was during the that there could be no recovery where spriug meet and was in recognition of the conduct of the injured person ma- roses on the winning horse on Frisco the Frisco's services in handling the terially contributed to his injury. Derby Day and presented a loving cup approximately 400 horses participat- "The deceased was driving an auto- to the owner of the horse. To her mobile truck along a public highway right is .Judge Primrose, a veteran Of ing in that meet. at a rate of 10 or 12 miles an hour - and as he approached the crossing he affirmed by the Circuit Court of Ap- him. In such circumstances it seems cut his rate down to 5 or 6 miles at peals. The case was taken to the to us that if a driver cannot be sure about 40 feet from the crossing. The Supreme Court of the United States otherwise whether a train is danger- I view of the track was somewhat ob- on writ of certiorari and the judg- ously near he must stop and get out scured by a section house on the ment reversed. of his vehicle although obviously he driver's left and a clear view could "The opinion was delivered by RIr. will not often be required to do more not be had of the whole track in that Justice Holmes, who announced the than to stop and look. It seems to direction until the arrival at a point views of the Court in the following us that if he relies upon not hearing about 20 feet from the first rail. A language: the train or any signal and takes no train was coming from the left at a "'We do not go into further details further precaution he does so at his speed of not less than 60 miles an as to Goodman's precise situation, be- own risk. If at the last moment Good hour. The deceased was unable to yond mentioning that it was daylight man found himself in an emergencl stop his truck after he saw the train, and that he was familiar with the it was his own fault that he did not was struck and killed. crossing, for it appears to us plain reduce his speed earlier or come to "A suit was brought by the widow that nothing is suggested by the evi- a stop. It is true * * * that the and administratrix. The defense in- dence to reliere Goodman from re- question of due care very generally is terposed was that the negligence of sponsibility for his own death. When left to the jury. But we are dealhg the deceased caused the death. At a man goes upon a railroad track he with a standard of conduct and when the trial the railroad company moved knows that he goes to a place where the standard is clear it should be lald for a directed verdict in its favor. he will be killed if a train comes down once for all by the Courts * * * '. This motion and others of like char- upon him before he is clear of the "Case argued by Mr. A. AIcL. Mar- acter were refused. The plaintiff got track. He knows that he must stop shall for petitioner and Mr. Robert N. a verdict and a judgment which was for the train, not the train stop for Bruinbaugh for respondent." NEWS OF FRISCO CLUBS (Continued froin Page 15) bers to see that the Frisco gets its share of freight business in and out of this point and the club has been complimented highly by J, W. James, executive general agent. Tulsa, for thls work. Henry Kroth is president and Ida aloe, secretary, of this club. Olsluhoma City, Okla. The Frisco Employes' Club, of Ok- lahoma City-proud of its 1927 record of the obtaining of considerably more fhan 200 fre!ght shipments and pas- sengers, the holding of ten business meetings, five social meetings, a big parade and a picnic-has made am- bitious pIans lor 1928. The manner in which D. L. Estes, president, end8 his recent letter to 1928 vice-presidents of the club, When the Frisco Liner acqulred the 11.I. S. B. C P, on 7uhich Atwore is located, "Tours for a bigger and better F'risco." a Irestle 3,W feet long was locofed at tltis point. The trestle itas since bccn filled dves a good hlnt of the spirit of the in with the exceplion of the two openings shoevn in the pichre. Tire left girder, dub members. wltich weighs more than forty tons, is over a higlrrvay. The other girder, which The club has completed plans for a weighs more than fifty-one tons, is over the Louisville & Nashville tracks. "J. M. Kurn" party and will hold it when the president of the Frisco bers learning of other members ob- committees on constitution and by- Lhes informs the club that he will taining business give officials the in- laws and on nominations for officers. be able to attend. formation so that these traffic getters were working toward permanent or- Officers for the ensuing year were could be given credit. ganization of the Frisco Men's Club elected December 8 at Bohemian Hall. Another speaker was M. G. Buffing- of Springfield, as this issue Of the D. L. Estes was elected president; ton, commercial agent, Oklahoma City, lMaga,-inc went to press. 1. W. Bryant, active vice-president; who talked about methods of getting W. P. Renshaw of the stores de- lllss Elma Williams, secretary. Vice- new business and how to keep busi- partment is serving as temporary posidents for various classifications ness obtained. He cited a case of a chairman until the permanent club Is me elected as follows: L. A. Pruitt, switchman who obtained ten cars of organized, with John Breckenridge, ~ngineers, Oklahoma sub; R. B. lumber and said nothing about it, with passenger car distributor in Mr. Dog- Spence, engineers, Chickasha sub; K. a result that the switchman received grell's office, aiding as temporary I!. Corse, engineers, Oklahoma City no official credit for his good work. secretary. terminal; Earl Vice, flremen, Okla- The next meeting will be held Jan- A meeting of all men employes eli- boma City terminal; R. G. Martin, fire- uary 12. gible for membership in the club has men, Oklahoma sub; W. A. Ellisoii, Joplin, 810. been called for December 28, at which time it is hoped the permanent or- Stemen, Chickasha sub; W. A. Mills, Seventy-five members of the Frisco ganization will be effected. passenger conductors; W. M. Dorris, Club of Joplin, Mo., gathered in the lialght conductors; W. G. Pafford, upstairs auditorium of the Frisco Jonesboro, Ark. pntlaenger brakemen; C. W. Seal, Freight House on the evening of De- The Frisco Employes' Club, of b!lght brakemen; R. E. Stewart, car cember 15, for an oyster stew, and Jonesboro, Arkansas, was organized nlpectors; George Papin, car depart- talks by several officials. December 10, with R. J. Slagle, agent, writ; R. E. Hughes, coach depart- Chai:.man Maxton of the club called president; H. F. Hastings, secretary, nd; P. R. Purcell, boilermakers; on W. L. Heath, St. Louis; M. J. Con- and C. E. Scott, H. C. Fryar, R. S. Har- lahn Royce, machinists; G. K. Hor- ley, division freight agent, Joplin, F. rison, W. A. Sanders, J. D. Hayes, long, general yardmasters office; L. R. Newman, division passenger agent, A. H. Poe, W. H. Millender, John L. I. Carter, switchmen; W. M. Fitch, Joplin; Roy Brooks, traveling freight Jamison and H. C. Coke as the enter- kks; N. H. Burch, telegraphers; S. agent, Joplin; Mr. Mayhan of Spring- tainment committee. C. R. Cole was 11. Jackson, maintenance of way em- field car accountant's office; J. H. selected as floor manager. loy yes; T. V. Williams, general agents Douglas, general agent, Joplin and as- President Slagle outlined the pur- ~fice;J. F. Moore, platform and dock sistant superintendent Wilson, Joplin, orces; C. 0. Mitchell, store depart- pose of the club. J. J. Hawley, in- for talks. spector for the Western Weighing & nent; Wrn. Spratley, linemen; J. W. W. B. Wells, assistant freight traf- hborn, special agents; W. E. Foun- Inspection Bureau, in a short talk, fic manager and member of the Cen- said that the railroad can increase its nin, B, and B. department. tral Committee attended the meeting H. C. Conley, assistant general revenue by close watching of weights and outlined to the members the pur- and classiflcations of freight. reight agent, Oklahoma City, ad- pose of the Frisco Club organizations ressed the members during this The next meeting of the club will on Frisco Lines. Plans were made be held January 10. ~eeting, told about the amount of for another meeting in January, the - rood the club is doing that the mem- date to be announced later. 5prs do not realize, cited a number Teacher: Do you understand the Springfield Men's Club difference between liking and loving? )l cases where employes had obtained Willie: Yes, ma'am; I like my father mines8 and had not even asked With a potential membership of ap- and mother, but I love pie.-Ayer's Al- mdit for It, and insisted that mem- proximately 800 in view, temporary manac. Pnge 26
A Million Dollars for Lights on Frisco Cars I TWENTY-FlVE YEARS AGO ( By F. G. BAKER, Electrical Exgilrcer, Frisco Liitrs. 1 (Dcce~izber17, 1902) The contract was let for the con. struction of the Frisco Building at Ninth and Olive Streets St. Louis, to James W. Black & Sons Constrution Company. St. Louis. This building, probably, was the first built in St. Louis in which the work was conducted twenty-four hours a day until completion. Electrlc searchlights were used for the work at night. The building was built un- der a $1,000-a-day forfeiture clause, if not finished within a prescribed length of tiwe.
contains sixteen cells, mounted In eight trays of two cells each. A tray of these batteries weigh 340 pounds each, or a set of eight weighs approx- imately 2,700 pounds. The cars which are equipped wlth nickel-iron batteries have twenty-lour cells mounted in eight trays of three cells each. A tray of nickel-iron bat- teries . weighs 100 pounds each. or 800 pounds for the entire set. Many readers who have occasional trouble with radio or automobile bat- teries may wonder what is done to The abovc interior view of om of the club lounge cars operatitrg or& tire "114eteov" protect thousands of cells from trow shows the ercellertt lightby facilities provided it1 Frisco cars for patrons. ble. When you think of this remem- ber that car lighting batteries weigh 4 things which were luxuries was derived from the fact that elec- from 800 to 2,700 pounds per set. Years ago, are now necessities. tricity for lighting purposes was pro- To keep all this equipment ir llrs' TH""The American people refuse to duced by means of a generator driven class condition, a force of electricians revert back to old methods, once they by a belt from a pulley, and mounted is stationed at the larger terminals have tasted the fruits of progress. on the car axle. The original axle to inspect and repair the lighting The change from the old coal oil lamp light system has been much improved equipments. Plants for recharging to the electric light marked an im- and the old equipment has been batteries on cars which arrive with portant epoch in progress, in both replaced, however the method of lost generator belts, and for batteries home and in railway trains, for the driving the modern car lighting equip- which require special treatment, are railways have always endeavored to ment is essentially the same. located at these points. A storage furnish patrons with a home 0.1 A11 of the Frisco passenger cars battery is a more or less perishable wheels, complete and modern. How- that hare been equipped with electric article, as compared with generators, ever, few people wonder when they lighting systems in the past few and because of the large investment step into a well-lighted passenger car. years have been fitted with a semi-in- represented, it is highly important just what makes it possible to pro. direct system of lighting fixtures. to do all possible to prolong its life. duce in a moving train, the same safe These fixtures are identical with The modern style of overhauling and efPicient method of illumination those used in Pullman cars. Thus a the equipment at specified periods which is enjoyed in the home. passenger in a Frisco chair car or largely eliminates troubles before The facts and figures concerning coach is assured of a lighting system they occur. There are many factors the lighting system in railway cm~ch as agreeable as that which may be which can affect the operation of es and cars are startling. For in- found in a Pullman car. train lighting equipment, and in spite of all precautions, trouble is occas- stance ten thousand cells of batteries Each car carries an independent operate in train lighting service on ionally encountered. However, taken and complete lighting plant and this as a whole, the freedom from light-, Frisco Lines. The batteries alone plant must operate undkr the most represent an investment of more than ing interruptions compares very fav- one-third of a million dollars. The severe conditions and be self-sustain- orably with electrical service furnish- ing within all reasonable limits. The value of complete electric train light- ed in the modern home. ing equipments operated by the Fris. generator drive depends entirely on a In the coaches, when the hour co represents an investment of one belt which must operate under a con- grows late, the lights are dimmed and million dollars. stant hail of dust, gravel, water, snow produce a restful effect. In the Pull- Modern electric lighting of car:; and all other obstacles which would man car, before one retires, the big had an humble beginning. It was be encountered under a train operat- dome lamps give ample light for 811 first put into effect on the Frisco in ing in all kinds of weather. As the purposes. In the dressing room the 1902. when a contract was made with alignment of the axle pulley with the many lights, reflected back from Dne the Consolidated Electric Lighting generator pulley is constantly chang- mirror to the other reminds one of and Equipment Company to install ing as the train moves around curves, the two dressing lamps on either side and operate "axle light equipments" it is seen that an axle light belt leads of milady's dressing table. After on some sixty cars which were being a hard life. entering a birth, the patron has only modernized to handle passenger traf- The storage batteries used on Fris- to reach up and touch a button and fic to the Louisiana Purchase Exposi- co cars are of two types-a lead plate a flood of light shines over the shoul- tion in St. Louis. battery and a nickel-iron battery. A set der, which takes the place of the in- The term "axle light equipment" of lead ,batteries, sufficient for one car dispensable bed lamp for reading. 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The Question of Today BUSINESS EN ROUTE By RALPI4 KISSINCER. Switchman. Springfield, Mo. Picking up business enroute is an accon~plishmentof J. S. Brownfield, a HALL we lift all 'crossing signs of stock for St. Louis, four cars of conductor on Train 806, The Mem- and remove all crossing watch- heavy lime, and a coach full of pas- phian, which has brought praise from S men? sengers was making eight miles an J. A. Moran, superintendent of the hour. The truck driver stopped on KO! This would mean murder to Southern division, ChaPfee, Mo. helpless children. A crossing watch- the crossing. The train stopped, too, man 1s put there and paid by our rail- in about forty feet, but tore the truck On Xoveinber 27, while his train road company and he makes a living to pieces. Who was to blame in this was enroute to St. Louis, Conductor case? The engineer, of course, will for himself and family at this work. Brownfleld increased the earnings of Some people seem to think he is "fiirt- receive all the credit for the accident. if credit it can be termed. He should the train six and one-half cents a ing" with them, and he frequently has mile. to Jump in order to escape being run have stopped within four or five feet. over. That is what the driver said, but there I-Iere is how it was done, in Mr. Stop and think of this! Our rail- were thousands of pounds behind the Di.ownfleld's own words: engineer. road company furnishes us the mod- "Train 806, November 27, stopped ern way of transportation, steam- I am employed by the Frisco Rail- heated, all-steel cars, and all safety road and I want to tell you that I at Osceola to pick up passengers. A appliances. A train of eight coaches ride engines every day and I know negro came up and spoke to me. Said the chances some of these drivers and one engine has twelve wheels to he was coming to St. Louis on the take. They will come down the hus next day and I knew him and told each coach, two brake shoes to each street at thirty or forty miles an wheel, which is twenty-four brakes him he should go with me. Only a each car. On eight cars this means hour-drive up to the crossing and to stop. But, suppose the brakes are not minute to talk to him. I got him on. one hundred and nirety-two hrake working or haven't been adjusted for collected $0.15 to St. Louis and I felt shoes. The engine has eight wheels, months? good over it. sixteen brake shoes, and is equipped Approach crossings slowly, look in "Same trip SO6 stopped at St. Marys with ~irbrakes. These trains are in- both directions and if the watchman spected at every terminal and new for water. I was looking over train is there, obey his signals. He is try- brake shoes pnt on if needed. Every ing to aid, not delay you. and saw four boys out near highway one of them must be working and the When you park your car near the at a fire. I went over and had talk engine is inspected in the same man- tracks, park it eight or ten feet away, with them. They said they were wait- ner. if possible. This will not only help ing for a bus. I asked them to go How often is your automobile looked the railroad company, but the indus- with me. They had a small trunk after. Only when something goes tries waiting for their cars. with them. One said 'You won't take wrong, and then providing you have The New Year is here. Let us make our truck will you?' I told him 'yes.' the spare change. I am a car owner It a happy, useful and safe one. Use and know. precaution, especially on .all corners So I helped them on, also their trunk, I am stating causes for a few of the and at railroad crossings. and got $10.72 from them. I felt good delays to our Christmas merchandise. Drive slow-you might meet a fool over this trip and I hope I have sev- Our merchandise cars arrive on the anywhere! eral more like it." north side of the City of Springfield, In what is known as the north freight yards. These cars are put on a track Makes Many Round Trips at Oklahoma City to go In transit to the south yards, where they are placed by our rail- road company. All airbrakes must be working before this move is made. The railroad company has set a maxi- mum speed for engines bringing this transfer over, of eight miles an hour over all crossings, on account of the the reckless drivers. A driver will actually drive out and try to stop the traln. In order to make a sud- den stop, the engineer has to apply his air, which sets the brakes on every car in the train. It takes five or ten minutes to release these brakes. which means money from our com- pany and delay to the consignee. Oftentimes when cars are being placed, drivers will park their cars on the track and leave them there. Thia causes delay. Probably it is a truck loading merchandise for some town right on a railroad, but he re- h~sesto move until he has finished loading. The tracks were put there. perhaps, before he was born. Is this !air to the railroad company? He i.; robbing railroad employes of their laily means. Motor Car No. RC-1100 ;rmkes many rowid trips n rrroltth transporting em- On December 1 of this last year, ployes fronr the cast and sorrtk yards at Oklahorrra City. It is electrically cqitifped me of these trucks, loaded with dusty, arid ub to the niinute in every resfiect. iamp merchandise, was crossing a Reading frow~ left to right-W. A. Schttbert, roadmaster; C. 0. Parks, day ailroad crossing at about thirty motor car operator; Lee Glnsco, light motor ca," operator; Jack Davis, road- ndes an hour. A train of ten cars nlaster's clcrk nrld Robert L. Coynor, relief motor car operator. 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RECORD IN CAR HANDLING J. 11. Doggrell Praises Forces for For Meritorious Service Rapid Work I GREAT deal of progress has WESTERN DIVISION been made by everybody hav- Superintendent S. J. Frazier reports the following cases of meritori OUS "A ing to do with the handling of service : equipment for the betterment of ser- H. R. Smyer, agent at Arkansas City, Kans., recently, when a shipmlent vice, both in the matter of per diem. consigned to a firm at Arkansas City, failed to arrive, ascertained that it had loading, movement and mileage," been sent to Winfield, Kans., by mistake, got in his automobile, drove to writes J. H. Doggrell, superintendent Winfield, loaded the shipment in his automobile, brought it back to Arkarlsas of transportation. "In connection with City and delivered it to consignee. the handling of C. B. & Q. 119183 Charles E. Schofield, agent, Blackwell, Oltla., gave valuable assistance! Lo by our St. Louis terminal forc- the railroad recently in connection with two crossing accidents near Blacka;ell, es and the forces at Cape Girardeau by obtaining names of witnesses and making measurements and observatima and the people on the river division. prior to arrival of a claim agent. He has been commended both by the claim I would like for the following informa- department and the division superintendent. tion to be conveyed to the readers of the ~llagazi~~e,in order to show just RIVER DIVISION what can be accomplished." Superintendent J. A. Moran reports the following cases of meritoriioua This car. CB&Q 119182, was re. service: eeived from the Terminal Railroad C. S. Pawkett, conductor, while on Train 802, October 2, became suspiciioun Association at St. Louis about 4:00 a. of transportation tendered by a man, his wife and two daughters who JI rere m., December 11, left St. Louis in traveling on free transportation. He made a report to audior of passen lger train 835 at 10:15 p. m., same date; accounts, an investigation was conducted immediately and it was found 1that arrived Cape Girardeau at 5:00 a. m., transportation had been misused. Collection was made accordingly. (:on. December 12; placed, unloaded and ductor Pawkett has been commended. the car released by 3:00 p. m., Decem- E. W. Segraves, bridge foreman, repaired a broken train line on a cal ber 12; moved out in train 832 at 7: 00 Lake City, Arlr., September 10, thus preventing delay to movement of cal p. m., same day, arriving St. Louis at company material and his gang. He has been commended. 6:30 a. m., December 13, and delivered E. A. Paris, switchman, discovered, November 4, seven inches of Ra to the Terminal Railroad at 1:00 p. m. missing from a wheel of a car that was being switched. He has been c same date. mended. "The car was in our possession just SOUTHERN DIVISION a little over 48 hours," Mr. Doggrell Superintendent R. B. Butler reports the following cases of meritorioua writes. "We paid two dollars per service: diem and made average of 131 miles Mrs. M. A. Bisch, operator, Turrell, Ark., as train 847 passed that stat ion per day in handling, which consisted recently, noticed a brake beam and a brake rod dragging, flagged train and car of inspection, handling in the St. was set out. She has been commended. Louis terminal for placement in train H. A. Wright, cond~ctoi,while picking up cars recently at Norwood, Ma, 835, movement to Cape Girardeau, noticed eight inches of flange missing from a wheel and a brake beam down setting out, switching and placing for and reported subject to dispatcher. Car was repaired before being mo ved. unloading, switching after unloading, Mr. Wright has been commended. placing in train and moving back to Dan Kleckley, conductor, and Marion W. Reese, brakeman, on Extra 2 St. Louis again, rehandled and de- while watching their train pull out of Bessie, Ala., mine track, noticed a livered to connection from which re- break under engine, signalled engineer and had rail repaired. Me! ceived. "This is a splendid record and Icleckley and Reese have been commended. shows what can be accomplished, with W. E. Hamilton, conductor, or1 Extra 4136-south, while inspecting trail everybody working toward the same Willow Springs, Mo., found badly broken arch bar on car of gasoline. Car end-that of handling quickly and set out. He has been commended. efficiently movements via Frisco W. R. Prow, engineer, when power reverse gear piston broke on en %ne Lines," Mr. Doggrell concludes. at Miller, Miss., chained power reverse crosshead in position and broiughl train to Memphis with little delay. His personal record has been credlited with ten merit marks. A RECORD ON TURKS M. D. Boolrout, brakeman, when flreman on Engine 4126 was inju Brady, Tex.. Dec. 17-One of the November 4, voluntarily fired the engine from Willow Springs, Mo., to Spl fastest freight movements on local field, Mo., avoiding a serious delay to this train. Mr. Bookout has been ( record was made in the delivery of a mended. freight car of dressed turkeys routed SOUTHWESTERN DlVlSlON from Brady via the Frisco to St. Louis, Superintendent C. T. Mason reports the following cases of meritor and over the Wabash to Detroit. The service: birds were actually placed on the mar- D. S. \IVortman, engineer, West Tulsa, November 8, reported that vrhen ket in less than 96 hours after leaving east passing track switch at Verdigris, Okla., was open, the west-bound Ihead Brady at 12:15 p. m. on December 5. block failed to register stop and remained in clear position. Signal nlab No special movements were made tainer found that pin and cotter key were out of operating bar on switch box. in this rapid delivery. This record The personal record of Mr. Wortman has been credited with ten merit marb run is all the more unusual at this B. E. Breedlove, fireman, Sherman, Texas, while on Extra 4157, Nover nber time of the year because of heavy 3, at Woodville, Olrla., discovered a broken arch bar, stopped train and had I car freight shipments and naturally slow- set out. His personal record has been credited with ten merit marks. ed movement. (Now turn to next Page, please) Page 31
J. E. Johnson, agent, Catoosa, Okla.. 13. J. Ward, extra section foreman, noticed a brake beam draggins on a Pittsburg, Kans.. discovered a brake riir in Extra 4162-west, as it passed beam down in Train 166 at 31P 5.140 his station. Sovember 4, flagged train and flagged train and brake beam acd assisted In remedying condition. ws removed. He has been com- lt later developed that this brake mended. bsm had damaged several crossing D. 1. Tanquary. brakeman, Kansas planks and had bent switch rod, which City, ;\lo., assistcd T. J. Collins, fire- Slr. Johnson caused to be repaired. man, in firing E.lgine 4132 by hacd on His personal record was credited with li NEW Ym account of clinker hook having be- ten merit marks. I with e brand new come caught in conveyor, causing it H. S. Emmerton, conductor, and to become inoperative. The personal llnrion Harrison, brakeman, both of record of Mr. Tanquary has been Sherman. Texas, assisted in unloading ( Letpr all help to credited with five merit marks. two cars of cattle at Hickory, Okla., kee it clean J. F. Davis, agent, Haverhill, Kans., Sovember 2. The personal record of snB free from found a broken rail on the main line pach of theee men was credited with accidents / near Haverhill. November 23, and five merit marks. telephoned section foreman who made E. H. Smith, conductor, West Tulsa. - repairs. Mr. Davis' personal record Okla., Train 1/438, noticed broken rail ports the following cases of meritori- has been credited with five merit on KO&G connection at Fairland, ous service: marks. Okla.. and notified agent and section .J. H. Colson, brakeman, Miami, P. J. Murpliy, conductor, Pittsburg, foreman at that point. The pexonal Okla., noticed a bad order truck on Kans., while Train 166 was passing record of Mr. Smith has been credited an oil car as Train 132 was passing Lone Oak, Kans., discovered a brake with five merit marks. Miami, November 14, notified crew J. T. Prunkard, conductor, West beam down on fourth car back of en- and car was set out. His personal gine and stopped train for repairs. Tulsa, Okla., Train 439, November 6, record has been credited with ten He has been commended. noticed a severe jolt to caboose, sur- merit marks. mlsed something wrong with track, J. C. Reppert, brakeman. Kansas C. Wagoner, conductor; C. C. Nance, stopped traln, went back and found a City, Mo., found three inches of flange brakeman.; Cecil Lynch, brakeman: broken rail, notified Train 1/438. broken out of a wheel on a car in JJ. H. Mayberry, engineer, and J. H. which was or e'ding at Catoosa, Olrla.. Extra 4125 in siding at Henson, Kans., Gordon, fireman, all of Fort Scott, nnd notifled sectlon men who changed and car was set out. His personal Kans.. reloaded a car of poles after rail. The personal record of Mr. record has been credited with five Mr. Nance, while looking over Train Prunkard has been credited with ten merit marks. 139 at Cherokee, Kans., had found the /merit marks. H. E. Young, operator, Edward, poles shifted and three of them nearly W. C. Prunkard, brakeman, West Kans., found a broken wing in a frog off the car. The personal record of ,Tulsa, Okla., while inspecting Extra and also noticed on a car of oil, a each man has been credlted with five 4106-east at Howard, Okla., recently, brake beam down and dragging. His merit marks. found a broken arch bar and had ca- ~ersonal record has been credited W. S. Epley, pensioned section fore- set out at Chelsea, Okla. His person- with five merit marks. man, Beulah, Kans., spends much of al record has been credited with flve J. I,. Reynolds, conductor, Fort his time waiking the tracks of Section 'merit marks. Scott. Kans., found broken angle bars L-5, of which he was foreman for W. J. Amber, brakeman, and M. J. on passing track at Payne while he eighteen years. On October 18 he Thomas, both 61 West Tulsa, Okla., was looking over his train, 2/139, found a broken rail which had been 'discovered bad order truck on a car November 6. His personal record spliced three times and reported the in Train 439, November 15, while this has been credited with ten merit find to Viola M. Reid, agent at Beu- lrain was passing their train which marks. lah, who notified dispatcher, who rout- was on a siding near Bushyhead, Okla. S. S. Puckett, janitor, baggageman. ed trains on the passing track. The personal record of each man was trucker, Miami. Okla., noticed a brake BIRMINGHAM TERMINALS credited with ten merit marks. beam down on a car in Train 132, Superintendent J. W. Skaggs re- W. G. Mullins, agent-operato-, November 18. ~lotified Conductor ports the following cases of meritori- Ritchey, Mo., discovered wheels slid- Waters who stopped train and caused ous service: ing on CP~499 in Train 7, as train was repairs to be made. Mr. Puckett's per- ;\I. Pa: lrer, foreman, Birmingham pulling out of Ritchey, November 19, sonal record has been credited with Terminals, found a car of potatoes and informed re3r brakeman, who five merit marks. in bad order cut, erroneously carded etopped train. A brake pipe was J. H. Colson, brakeman, Miami. as empty. His personal record has found to be disconnected near center Okln., found a broken rail on the main been credited with five merit marks. of the car. Mr. illullin's personal rec- line at the Main Street crossing at ord was credited with five merit Miami, November 15 and notifled sec- MEMPHlS TERMINALS marks. tion foreman who had repairs made. Superintendent E. E. McGuire re- C. N. Mathewson, brakeman, and W. Mr. Colson has been commended. ports the following cases of meritori- B. Legrande, both of West Tulsa. Ed. Lomax. fireman, Fort Scott, ous service: Okla., assisted, November 15, in un- Kans.. ran the engine of Train 143 C. H. George, engine foreman; M. loading several cars of stock at White from Ash Grove, Mo., to Springfield, Simmons and Tom Ford, switchmen; Oak. Okla., when they saw the stock Mo., October 31, on account of En- 0. W. Vaughn, engineer, and G. W. was very difficult to handle. The per- gineer Harper having been injured by Barwick, fireman, while handling a sonal record of each of these men has a mail pouch which was thrown from cut of cars over the Memphis bridge, been credited with five merit marks. Train 108 as latter passed Ash Grove discovered bridge decking on fire, and NORTHERN DIVISION on that (late. Mr. Lomax has been extinguished it with a hose. They Superintendent W. H. Bevans re- commended. have been commended. Page 32
FRISCO FUEL PERFORMANCE RECORDS (Office of F~IPIAgcsrt)
URIXG the year of 1927, a splen- lack of s9ace. however, the records vember 9th, handled 108,000 gross ton did record was made in the pro- listed below represent the best that miles, burned 6 tons of coal, perfor. D motion of fuel economy, which were made on each division: mance 111 pounds per 1,000 gross ton bears out the familiar phrase that EASTERN DIVISION miles. "Fuel conservation is and always will Engineer E. L. RICE, fireman HAR. he a 'Live' issue on the Frisco Lines." Roila Sub: Engineer E. E KING- RIS, train Extra West, engine 53, h'b In all instances the perforinance oi DON, fireman N. C. SWEETIN, train vember 26, Springfield to Monett, total same month previous year for each 36, engine 39, Newburg to St. Louis. of 81,000 gross ton miles, consumed i class of service was not lowered, November 23d, handled total of 318,000 tons of coal or an average of 123 neither were the standards set each gross ton miles, burned 15 tons of coal pounds fuel per 1,000 gross ton miles month, always reached, but nevert?.?- or an average of 94 pounds fuel per Clinton Sub: Engineer J. W. BALKE, less, a very high degree of interest 1,000 gross ton miles. fireman C. A. McKEAN. train 55. en. and co-operation were manifested Engineer J. E. MORRISON, fireman gine 1245, Clinton to Kansas City, No tlxoughout the year. and the failure l?. GOLLAHON, train 38, engine 39, rember 3d, handled 154,000 gross ton to reach the standards or beat the Kewburg to St. Louis, November 27th. miles, burned 11 tons of coal, per- Ferlormance of same month previous handlecl 299,000 gross to11 miles, per- formance 143 pounds. year, furnishes an opportunity to make formance 100 pounds per 1.000 gross Osceola Sub: Engineer F. L. LONG, the coming year of 1928 a "Red Let- ton miles. fireman HOOD, train 50, engine 591 ter" year in conservation of fuel. This same engineer and fireman Clinton to Olathe, lVovember 17th (Editor's Note.-In the December C. SANDIFER made a performance handled 40.000 gross ton miles on 5 issue the increase in system freight c.f 102 pounds on November 13th. Both tons of coal, performance 250 pound3 fuel performance for October was are excellent records and are much per 3 000 gross ton miles. below the average. quoted as sis per cent, but should Engineer J. B. COWELL. fireman Engineer PEARCE, fireman WHIT- have read six-tenths of one per cent.) KEIFER, train 50, engine 547, Crelgh. ED, train No. 10, engine 1511, Newburg ton to Olathe, November Sth, handled System fuel performance for No- tc St. Louis. December 1st. 12 cars in vember (December figures not com- 56,000 gross ton miles, consumed 8 train, burned 957 gallons of oil or .72 tons of coal, performance 276 pounds pleted at this date), reflects an excep- of n gallon per passenger car mile. tionally good shominr in all classes of Engineer JONES, fireman TEAK, SOUTHERN DIVISION service, freiqht service making a de- train h'o. 6. engine 1511, Newburg to Willow Springs Sub: Engineer OT- crease of 10 pounds per 1.000 gross St. Louis, November 26th. 15 cars In TO METSKER, fireman BLACK, train ton miles or 5.13%. passenger .4 of a train. total of 1,785 car miles, burned 240, engine 1341, Cedar Gap to Spring- pound per car mile or 2.41% and 1,100 gallons of oil or .61 of a gallon field, handled 900 gross tons, burned switch 4 pounds per switch locomotive per passenger car mile. 2 tons of coal or an average of 111 milo or 2.63%. This is the first time Lebanon Sub: Enzineer 0. N. MOR- rounds per 1,OM) gross ton miles. This this year that all classes of service TON, fireman CLARY, train 36, en- is a local train and is an unusually hhve made a decrease in the ssme gine 48. Soringfield to Newburg, Xo- good performance. n:onth. vember 27t11, handled 336,000 gross Engineer BIORRIS, fireman NcGIL The Western division made the lare- ton miles, consumed 15 tons of coal. VERY, train 135. engine 4143, Spriug est per cent decrease of'any division performance 88 pounds per 1,000 gross field to Willow Springs November in freight service which was 13.65%, ton miles. 23th, handled 1,650 gross tons, burned vith 8 nerformance of 199 pounrls per Engineer A. A. ADAAIS, fireman S. 10 tons of coal, performance 13s 1,000 gross ton miles, compared to BLANCHARD, train 38, engine 43, pounds. 281 pounds in same month previous Springfield to Newburg, November 5th. Engineer RIGGS, fireman PRITCH- year. handled 369,000 gross ton miles, per- ARD, train 135, engine 4140, Spring- In passenger service the River di- formance 98 pounds. field to Willow Springs, November vision ranked first, both in making the Engineer BEN GREEN, fireman 28th, handled 1,630 gross tons on 10 largest per cent decrease over samc LUTZ. train 36. engine 26. November tons of coal or an average of 135 month previous year and consuminq 14th. Springfield to Newburg, handled pouuds fuel per 1.000 gross ton miles. the lowest number pounds fuel per 369,000 gross ton miles, burned 18 Engineer CAHILL, fireman McGIL passenger car mile. tons of coal, performance 98 pounds VERY, train 107, engine 1030, Spring- Switch service: Southern division per 1,000 gross ton miles. field to Willow Springs, December 2d. fuel consuniption per switch locomo- Engineer W. F. SPROHS, fireman .T. five cars in train, total of 455 passen- tire mile decreased from 169 to 142 HARRIS. train No. 10, engine 1502, ger car miles, consuming 3 tons or pounds or 1S.987n. and was by far the Springfield to Newburg, November 23d, coal or 13.4 pounds per car mile. largest decrease made by any division 12 cars in train, burned 1,107 gallons Memphis Sub: Engineer PHIL during this month. Springfield ter- of oil, performance .76 gallons per car LIPS, fireman INGRABL, train 131. minal ranked first among the termi- mile. engine 4007, Thayer to Jonesboro, nals with 9.38% decrease. Springfield Sub: Engineer H. J. November 4th, handled 2,560 gross To the engineers and firemen go 3 DAVIDSON, flreman L. M. HARRI- tons, total of 204,800 gross ton miles, large portiou of the credit due for SON, train 32, engine 63, Monett to consumed 6 tons of coal or perfor n~akingthe excellent showing in unit Springfield, November lst, handled mance of Fj8 pounds. fuel consumption and record runs like 151,000 gross ton miles on 8 tons of Engineer HUDDLESTON, fireman the following, have played a large coal, performance 106 pounds. DAVIS train Extra South, engine 4015, part throughout the year. It is im- Engineer G. W. HOFFMAN, flreman Wovember 28th. on duty 12 hours 9 possible to get all records worthy of N. SUTTON, train Extra West, en- minutes, handled 520,998 gross ton commendation in the illngnzirre due to gine 53, Springfield to Xonett, No- miles, consumed 17 tons of coal or an January, 1928
average of 66 pounds fuel per 1,000 gross ton miles. - A Central D ioision Flower Garden Engineer McELVANEY, fireman HAYNES, train Extra North, Harvard to Jonesboro, November 3d, engine 4007, handled 1,650 gross tans and made a performance of 91 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. RIVER DIVISION Chaffee Sub: Engineer ROBIN- SON, flreman MILLER, train 836, en- gine 4006, ChaEee to Harvard, Novem- ber IOth, handled total of 373,071 gross ton miles, performance 80 pounds. Engineer MAUSER, flreman J. 31. FINDLEY, train 835, engine 4021, Chaffee to Harvard. November Sth, 60 cars in train, total of 2,618 gross tons, burned 18 tons of coal, perform- ance 86 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. Engineer OBESCHON, flreman JAR- RELL, train 835, engine 4012, ChafPee to Heytf, November 16th, total of C. H. "Uncle Charley" Hunt, section forenratr at Springdale, Ark., and 138,828 gross ton miles, performance "Aunt Julia," are proud of the beautiful flower garden which, each spa. maintairt in the yard of their home. In this picture they are seen standi 100 pounds. garden as it was this season until late this fall. "Uncle Charley" and "Au Engineer F U G G E L L , flreman present many bouquets to friends atrd passers-by. The garden, easily st.,. ,.,,.. STONE, train 806, engine 1046, Mem- trains, last season contained dahlias, elephant ears, roses, nasturtiunts, peonies, lilacs, phis to Ohadtee, had 8 cars in train to sweet peas, petrmias and chrysntrthentums. Hayti and 9 from Hayti to Chaffee, burned 913 gallons of oil, performance gross tons, burned 11 tons of coal, pounds per thousand gross ton miles. .64 gallons per car mile. performance 99 pounds. Engineer SAWYER, fireman J. C. St. Loulr Sub: Engineer Woods, Ash Grove Sub: Engineer BLAK- ICE, train lst/635, engine 4164, West fireman ANDREWS, train 1/832, en- SLY, flreman HOOD, train 105, engine Tulsa to Henryetta. November 3d. 63 gine 4012, Chaffee to St. Marys, No- 1529, Ft. Scott to Springfield, Decem- cars in train, burned 7 tons of coal, vember loth, handled 4,500 gross tons ber lst, 9 cars in train, total of 927 performance 116 pounds per thousand in traln, burned 12 tons of coal, per- passenger car miles, burned 1,013 gal- moss ton miles. formance of 65 pounds per 1,000 gross lons of oil, performance 1.09 gallons Sherman Sub: Engineer F. GOOD- ton miles. per car mile. SON, fireman B. BREEDLOVE, train Engineer EDWARDS, fireman B. Y. ' SOUTHWESTERN DlVlSlON Extra South, engine 4155, Francis to DARK, train 835, engine 4021, St. Madill, November Sth, 2,125 gross tons Louis to Chaffee, November 7th, hand- Chickasha Sub: Engineer H. PET- in train, burned 8 'tons of coal, per- led 324,150 gross ton miles, burned 14 ERSON, fireman T. P. LITTLE, train formance 117 pounds per thousand tons of coal. performance 89 pounds. Extra West, engine 1620, Oklahoma gross ton miles. Engineer SHIPPARD, fireman GILL, City to Chickasha, November lst, 1,700 gross tons in train, burned 655 Engineer C. S. DAVIS, fireman B. E. train 1/832, engine 4005, Chaffee to St. BREEDLOVE, train 532, engine 4165, Louis, November 17th, handled 1,900 gallons of oil, performance of 9 gallons per thousand gross ton miles. Sherman to Francis, November lst, gross tons, burned 13 tons of coal, handled a total of 180,698 gross ton performance 99 pounds. Engineer H. MARTIN, fireman R. miles, burned 11 tons of coal, perfor- , Engineer COOK, fireman ANDER- E. DAVIS, train 448, engine 1617, Law- mance 121 pounds. SON. train 808, Chaffee to St. Mary's, ton to Chickasha, November lst, a November 8th, engine 1022, 5 cars in total of 40,517 gross ton miles, perfor- CENTRAL DIVISION train, performance 10.3 pounds per mance 12.6 gallons. Fort Smith Sub: Engineer G. W. passen!Eer car mile. Engineer R. SPENCE, Areman H. IRLY, fireman R. C. RAYBURN, train NORTHERN DIVISION ALFORD, train 406, engine 608, Qua- 785, engine 606, Fayetteville to Prairie Kansas City Sub: Engineer JACK- nah to Oklahoma City, November lst, Grove, November 17th, 3 cars in train, SON, flreman STODDARD, train 164, distance of 185 miles, handled 5 cars, burned 25 scoops of coal, performance engine 4153, Fort Scott to Kansas burned 1120 gallons of oil, average 9 pounds per passenger car mile. City November 24th, 94 cars in train, consumption per passenger car mile totaI of 3,443 gross tons, burned 15 13.4 pounds. tons of coal, performance 88 pounds Creek Sub: Engineer J. CHEEK, FORT SCOTT SCORES per thousand gross ton miles. fireman WEDDINGTON, train 532, en- A perfect record in handling frefght Engineer NORRIS, fireman DOER- gine 4100, Francis to West Tulsa, was made for November by the Fort ING, train lst/l51 engine 4142, Kan- November *2d, handled 279,747 gross Scott freight house, and the least- sas City to Fort Scott, November 23d, ton miles burned 14 tons of coal, per- error pennant for Group Three went 49 cars in train, total of 213,543 gross formance 100 pounds. to that freight house for that month. ton mlles, performance 94 pounds. Engineer COUCH', fireman R. L. Group Three consists of the freight Ebginer H A R R I M A N, fireman CARPENTER, train Extra South, en- houses at Chaffee, Mo., Wichita, Pitta ALEXANDER, train 2d/131, engine gine 4112, West Tulsa to Henryetta, burg and Fort Scott, Kans., Enid, Ok- 4106, Kansas City to Fort Scott, No- November 4th. 54 cars in train, burn- mulgee and Muskogee, Okla., and vember 23rd, 61 cars in train, 2,240 ed 6 tons of coal, average of 100 Jonesboro, Ark. Page 34
FRANKLIN SILVER, loco- Fortr Frisco Lirrcs veteraw employes, Kansas City from 1902 until 1903, re engineer, eastern division, xith cowbiiwd scm'ce of 117 years, 11 when he came with the Frisco as a 67 years, was retired on mouths, arcre retired and placed on the nWiperand fire knocker. He was pro. , 1927, due to total disability, Pension Roll at the mxeting of the moted to the position of fireman and Pensions, arrer ~4 years and 2 months' contin- Board of hdd November 17, in 1919 to that of engineer. On July 1927, at the St. gemral office. uous service. He Lor& 1, 1906, he was married to Margaret -7: -.was born May 3, May 13. 1893, and worked his way H. Kaplinger of Kansas City and to -. 1860, at Haverhill, through the car, locomotive and B&B them were born four boys and two Mass., and educat- department at Springfield. He was girls. Mr. and Mrs. Moore reside at 4, in the schools made locomotive paint foreman July 1828 Belleview Avenue, Kansas City. 4 near his home. His 9, 1909, and master painter April 16, Continuous service of 24 years 2 1914. On January 23, 1895, he was months entitles him to a pension al- married to Ida May Wright of Spring- lowance of $35.55 a month, effective field and to them were born two sons September 1, 1927. and a daughter. Both sons are em- ployed at the Frisco's West Spring- & Maine Railroad. field shops. Mr. and Mrs. Carter re- .=*. . side at 739 N. Main Street. Spring- J.E'.S switchman, brake- field. Continuous service of 34 years HARRY PEAL COLVIN man and fireman and six months entitles him to a pen- HARRY PEAL COLVIN, pensioned on thts road and others before he sion allowance of $88.25, effective switchman, died at his home at New. cams with the Frisco in June, 1884, in Xovember 1, 1927. burg. on November 29. He was peP the capacity of a fireman out of Kan- sioned by the Pension Board in Sep sas City. He was promoted to the STINE TAYLOR, laborer, mechan- tember, 1927, and had been paid a to- position of engineer and served on ical department, Enid, Okla., was re- tal of $260.20 during his lifetime. the northern division, was later trans- tired from service October 31, 1927, ferred to the KCC&S, where he served due to his having JOSHUA STEPHENS out of Olathe, Clinton and Ash Grove, 1 reached the age JOSHUA STEPHENS, pensioned also Kansas City and Springfield. He I limit. He was born section laborer, died at his home in later worked on the Osceola Sub. On 1 October 25, 1857, at Stoutland, Mo., on December 11. He October 1, 1889, he was married to Bedford, Iowa, and was sixty years of age, born near Loula M. Swinney of Ash Grove, Mo., received his edu- Lebanon, June 30, 1867. He entered and to them were born two girls and ' cation in the I the service of the Frisco on April 1, two boys. Mr. Silver lost his first I 1901, at the age of thirty-four years wife and was married in November, home. He helped and continued in service as section 1925, to Mrs. Ida AX. Morris of Kan- with the farm man for twenty-four years and two sas City. Mr. and Mrs. Silver reside work on his fa- months. His pension allowance waa at 218 N. Pine Street, Olathe, Kans. ther's farm until $20.00 a month and up to the time of His pension allowance is $114.10 a he was 24 years of his death he had been paid a total 01 month, effective October 1, 1927. s. TAYLOR age, and in 1901 he $220.00. worked h i s own CHARLES WESLEY CARTER, farm. On August 17, 1911, he went FRED MARION ABEEL master painter, Springfield, was re- to work for the Frisco as 8 laborer FRED MARION ABEEL, pensioned tired from active service on October at Enid. He served also as locomo- clerk, died in the St. Louis Frisco 15. 1927. due to tive wiper and engine watchman. On Hospital on December 6. He was total disability. He January 1, 1882, he was married to born on March 18, 1851, at Janesville, was 54 years or Laura 0. Hatfield, of Bedford, Iowa. Wis., and entered the service as r age, born near Nr. and Mrs. Taylor reside at 909 carpenter at Kansas City shops In Lebanon, Mo.. Jan- West Elm Street, Enid. Continuous August, 1879, working in various ca- uary 21, 1874, and service of 16 years and 1 month en- pacities in Kansas City car depart- educated in the titles him to a pension allowance of ment until September, 1907, when he schools near his $20.00 a month, effective November was promoted to assistant foreman home. His father 1,. 1927. car department, at that point, and in was a farmer, and which capacity he was employed when in February, 1892, FILEY D. MOORE, yard engineer, he mas retired on account of total dia- he came to Spring- Kansas City terminal, was retired ability in November, 1916. He leaves field and worked from active service on April 14, 1927, a widow, Alice P. Abeel, who resides as a house car- C. w. CARTER due to total disability. Mr. Moore was at 3949 Central, Kansas City. Mr. penter. apprentice 50 years of age, born January 1, 1878. Abeel's pension allowance was $21.05 until March 6, 1893, when he secured at Warrensburg, Mo., and educated at a month, and up to the date of his work as a laborer with the Frisco. He Junction City, Kans. He was em- death he had been paid a total of was placed in the paint department ployed by the Belt Line Railway at '$3,489.45. Page 35 HENRY FICKINGER DIES Henry M. Fickinger, who served A Million Dollars in Pensions, Records Show wlth the Frisco in many supervisory BY W.D. BASSETT, Secretary, ~oardof Pcruiom capacities and who, when he retired HE pension system has now been Springfield, born at Rockenham, N. C., in March, 1906, mas vice-president and in existence fourteen and one- December 14. 1841, with 23 years' paneral superintendent of the Texas T halt years and during that tlme, service to his credit when retired. He Lines of the Frisco, died at Boulder, 805 applications for pension have been is one of the 44 men who appeared P!lo., December 2. received, of which 693 have been on the first pension roll for July, 1913, He was born November 18, 1848, granted. Two hundred and eighty- and two others of them are still alive: at Kingsville, 0. He entered railway nine pensioners have passed away, John Clark, crossing flagman, Kansas Fervlce in IS69 as a telegraph opera- leaving 404 on the pension roll as of City, born in Caxton, Cambridgeshire, tor for the Cleveland & Erie (now December 31, 1927. These divide into England, June 18, 1842, with a service part of the New York Central). In 151 retired on account of having record of 41 years and sir montlls, and 1872 he was promoted to chief dis- reached the age limit and 253 on ac- Henry JIiller, wiper, Springfield, born patcher for that railroad and occupied count of disability. June 22, 1842, and serving 24 years. this position until 1882. These 404 men served an aggregate During the succeeding 18 years he A classification of the 404 men of 11,659 years, or an average per man shows 91 engineers, 6 flremen, 31 con- served with several railroads and then of 28 years and 10 months. Grouping with the Frisco passenger depart- ductors, 15 brakemen, 3 train porters. their service into decennial periods 2 pilots, 2 superintendents, 1 assis- ment in several responsible positions. we find: 46 had service under twenty In December, 1900, he was appointed tant superintendent. 2 yardmasters, 3 years, 174 had twenty to twenty-nine dispatchers, 6 switchmen, 23 crossing superintendent of the Southern di- years' service, 140 had thirty to vieion of the Kansas City, Memphis & watchmen, 8 roadmasters, 29 section thirty-nine years' service, 43 had forty foremen, 5 section laborers, 8 brldge Birmingham (now a part of the to forty-nine years' service, and one Frisco) with headquarters at Mem- and building men, 2 water service had fifty years' service. The average foremen, 12 pumpers, 23 agents, 9 phis. In December, 1903, he became age of these 404 veterans is 69 years senera1 superintendent of the Fort operators, 2 station employes, 80 ahop and eight months, and grouping them and roundhouse men, 18 clerks, 10 worth & Rio Grande and the Red similarly, there are: 5 under fifty River. Texas & Southern (merged minor officials and 13 miscellaneous years of age, 20 from fifty to fifty- employes. with the former) with headquarters nine years of age, 134 from sixty to During the year 1927 there were at Fort Worth. sixty-nine years of age, 206 from sev- He was elected vice-president and enty to seventy-nine years of age, and added to the pension rolls, 50 em- general superintendent of the Texas 29 from eighty to eighty-six years of ployes having a combined service rec- lnes April 4, 1904, which position he age. ord of 1,451 years or an average of 29 held until his retirement. Since then These have been paid a total of years per man, and to these men is until his death Mr. Flckinger spent $829,829.00 or an average of $2,054.00 paid an average pension allowance most of his time at Boulder. per m'an. The average monthly allow- per month of $47.89 per man. snce is $40.14. During the entire period of its ex- WILLIAM FRANKLIN HINKLE The youngest pensioner when re- istence, the company has paid out to WILLIAM FRANKLIN HINKLE, tired was Parnell Quick, 38 years of its retired employes, $1,251,163.07. The pensioned roadmaster, died at his age, with twenty years' service. He first pension roll had 44 names and home in Wichita on December 7. He was a clerk in the accounting depart- its total was $1,216. The December, aas born June 7, 1868, at Union, W. ment and resides in Webster Groves, 1927, roll had 404 names and its total Va., and entered the service of the 310. The oldest liring pensioner is is $16,322.70. During the year of 1927, I'risco an a section laborer at And- William Lotan Holt, machinist, 38 deaths have occurred. over in December, 1893. He was pro- moted to the position of section fore- man at Bentley in March, 1897, work- and had a continuous service record RETIRED-BUT GETS ing as such at that point and various of forty-one years and ten months. BUSINESS places on the Southwestern and Kan- He was retired Narch 31, 1924, be- sas divisions until July, 1907, nrhen he cause of physical disability. He was Although R. P. Martin, of Chicka- was promoted to roadmaster, working a widower with no children. His pen- sha, former Frisco agent there, was at various points in that capacity un- sion allowance was $42.50 a month retired several years ago at the age of seventy, he recently succeeded, as til December, 1926, when he was re- and he received a total of $1.870. tired, due to total disability. He leaves secretary of Chickasha Lodge No. 44. I. 0. 0. F., in routing eighteen cars a widow, Mary E. Hinkle. His pen- ERNEST PAGE and many tons of L. C. L. shipments sion allowance was $70.35 a month ERNEST PAGE, veteran Frisco of materials used in the almost-com- rnd up to the date of his death he had conductor of thirty-two years' service, pleted new Odd Fellows hall at Chick- been paid a total of $773.85. died at his home 612% West Walnut asha, via Frisco Lines. Street, Springfield, on December 19. In a letter to Mr. H. C. Conley, A. ROBERT SNEAD KEENER Mr. Page was born in Washington, tk F. A. at Oklahoma City, Mr. Mar- ROBERT SNEAD KEENER, 72, tin said in part: D. C., January 3, 1869, and entered "I want you to know that I have lensioned B. & B. carpenter, died in the service of the Frisco Lines July been deeply interested in the Frisco he Frisco hospital at Springfield, Mo., 14, 1895, as a freight brakeman. He and routed every pound (of material Iecember 17, following an operation. was promoted to freight conductor on for the new hall) that I could over le was born In Severe County, Tenn., March 11, 1900, and to passenger con- our lines. I have routed eighteen cars ieptember 30, 1855, and entered the ductor on July 18, 1917. He made his via the Frisco and given them the ervice of the Frisco as a B. & B. la- last trip, leaving St. Louis on No. 15 long hauls: also many tons of L. C. L. shipments. lorer in June, 1882. He served in that the night of December 12, and died "We have a lot of furniture for our lepartment in various capacities and from pneumonia on the night of De- hall now on the way, routed St. Louis Iso at the north shops, Springfield, cember 19. and the Frisco. Page 36 Homemakerf Page MISS LORETTO A. CONNOR. Editor KITCHEN COSMETICS Begin Taking Your Spring Tonic Now Every woman who has good Benae HAT is a tonic? a fresh fruit or a fresh vegetable tries to make herself as attractive u Not necessarily something in daily. possible; this is not necessarily v8, W a tall bottle. It is anything Fortunately, two of the most bene- ity, but in many cases humility. It ir that imparts vigor, increases '#pepn. ficial fruits are to be had the year not necessary to patronize expensire makes one feel better. And a spring around. They are apples and oranges. beauty shops to get beauty aids, and tonic is something to tone one up in Don't think of apples as something the woman who has not much money the spring. to eat casually, just once in awhile. to spend on creams and lotions will But why wait until spring? Now is And don't think of oranges as a lux- look about her own kitchen and find the time to take the daily outdoor ex- ury to buy just when you wish to flx there a number of safe and efficient erclse, sleep in a well-ventilated room, a big centerpiece of handsome, bright beauty helps. and eat the type of food that will fruits for Thanksgiving, or something Corn meal is a most excellent clean. bring one up to spring with a maxi- nice to tuck into the children's Christ- ser and softener of the skin, partic* mum of vim and enthusiasm. mas stockings. Oranges, like their lsrly for the hands and the neck which Met is most important in the fall citrus cousins, the lemons, are simply may have got darkened from a fur and winter health regime, for too packed with two important things- neclrpiece. Used with or without soap, often the tendency is to hug the flre. vitamines, that produce vigor, and the wet meal is just rough enough tn evade outdoor exercise, and eat a valuable mineral salts that are highly clean the skin without hurting it. UP heavy, concentrated diet of meat and important, especially to growing chil- warm water first, then rinse with cold potatoes, bread and butter, pie and dren, as these mineral salts are need- water. Olive oil or mutton tallow will cheese, omitting the fresh green ed to make strong Lone and tooth ma- heal chapped hands and prevent chap things and the fresh fruits that are terial. ping. needed for their vitamine content, as For little children and feeble, old The kitchen offers several good snb well as their excellent laxative qual- persons, who do not or cannot chew slitutes when the tooth paste tube ities. perfectly, the orange is more appeal- goes dry. Salt, baking soda, or lemon Canned vegetables are mighty good ing than the apple, as it can so easily juice are all good as a dentifrice. Tbe food, and improved canning methods be squeezed into a glass. The weak- humble lemon also is an excellent skin bring to the farmer's table, in winter, est stomach can digest orange juice; Lleach, freckle lotion, and remover of nearly all the vegetables that make it is now given to babies three or fruit and vegetable stains from tho summer menus a delight. Indeed, one four months old, and the diet special- fingers. Many women keep hall a fyrmer of our acquaintance finally ists say it should be given daily until lemon handy at the sink or on the the last of the second teeth are cut. wash stand at all times, to remove begged his good wife not to can beans It is given to sick people in hospitals vegetable stains from their finger? and peas, corn and squash. "Fresh when no solid food at all can be Lemon juice in the third or final rinw summer vegetables are no treat if you taken. water is also a beauty parlor touch can have them all winter." he de- The properties of the lemon are which can easily and cheaply be had clared. Few men would go so far very much like those of the orange, in the home shampoo. It leaves th~ as that, for most farmers are proud though it is more tart in flavor. While hair clean and glossy, effectively cut of their wives' skill in preserving for it seems acid, its effect in the body ting that slight fllm which soap sow- winter use the flnest of the summer's is alkaline, and it is a good neutraliz- times leaves on oily hair. garden offerings. er of any acid condition, particularly If the finger nails are brittle ant But even the most expert canner rheumatism. A pint of lemonade a break easily, rub in a little salad o1 cannot make her canned vegetables day is a most excellent drink for the after the hands are washed for the and fruits retain all the precious vi- rheumatic, hot in winter, cold in sum- last time at night; this will tougba tamines they had when fresh. Cook- mer, with little or no sugar in it. the nail as well as give it a gloss7 ing destroys some of the vitamines- Indeed, if everybody would eat an or- shine. -- on that all authorities agree. And so. ange every day all winter, and drink Cream of Spinach Soup no matter if you are able to serve six lemonade, there would be small need Pick over spinach and cut off the or eight kinds of the most beautifully of bottled tonics in the spring. root. Wash carefully and thoroughly canned vegetables each week, in ad- When obtainable, fresh lettuce, cel- to remove all grit. Cook in a large dition to the fine potatoes, beets, pars- ery and other greens should be eaten kettle with tightly fitting lid. (Shake nips and Hubbard squash you fetch as often as possible in winter, also each handful of spinach as it is re out of your cellar, your family needs for their tonic effect. moved from the last water.) Do not add water. Cook ten minutes and re move from fire immediately. Cd 8elzed His Opportunity Insufficient Funds fineIy with two knives. Add thie 5nb "How dare you kiss the maid while Busy Father (testily): "Well, what ly cut spinach to the medium white I'm out?" do you want? Be short!" sauce. Allow one cup of cooked spin, "Why, my dear! That's the only Prodigal Son (rising to the occa- ach to 2 cups white sauce. Season chance I have." sion): "1 will! I am!" and serve hot. Page 37
tyZes for the Early New Year FROM A "SAFE" STUDENT Enthusiasm of school children in Mir~Eliznbefh Doyle, of the Corre- the accident prevention work of r)ondtvice Bureau. Sf. Low's, Poses in Frisco Lines has been evidenced in a bhcR transparent velvet dress, with many ways for several years, but it im lace lrintming. The dress is azade remalned for pupils of the Custer City. IU a sinrplc desiqn, with slightly ribfiled Okla., public school to hit upon the skirt, calrght up in front with a rhine plan of submitting for publication in done buckle. Black satin shoes nnd 1 The Frisco E~r~ployes'Magazine a write Mack felt hat complete the ouffit. up by a pupil of that school of an a* cident prevention program given there recently by this railroad. The speak- ers were C. C. Mills, accident preven- tion agent, St. Louis, and R. C. Caw- dy, assistant superintendent of the western division, Enid, Okla This is what the pupil wrote: " 'Come out of the fog and watch your driving', impressed C. C. Milla, accident prevention agent of the Prisco Railroad, in an address which he recently made before the pupils of Custer City schools. Mills is ad- dressing the schools of the state in the interest of Safety First. "'Put on the car brakes at least 60 feet from a railroad track-a traln approaching at the rate of 60 miles an hour goes 88 feet in a second and the risk of beating it ia ha~ardous', Mills advised. "The speaker cautioned against the practice of placing obstructions on the rails-believed to be the work of school children-which is the cause Of many accidents. He discredited the practice of boys bumming freight train rides, emphasizing the number that are thereby killed. "This talk by Mr. Mills was very much appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to hear him. Mr. Mills is humorous enough to put Over any point and make it stick. All the students are heeding his advice and will, without doubt, exert much more --- caution in the future. A conbinnfion dress, zviih silk knitted "Accompanying Mr. Mills when he was in Custer City was Mr. R. C. Cana- waist and brozvn velvet skirt, modeled by dy, assistant superintendent of thie Miss Dorothy Berrynwn of the Machine division of the Frisco. Mr. Canady is Bu~:earr, St. Louis. Trintn~iltgsort the rather well known in Custer City, for he makes the town quite often. All who have met him admire him so (Foshlons from l3. NuKent & Bros., St. Louls) much that what he said in assembly will have a great influence on them. .IED AND TESTED which has scalded and cook Afteen Both men have given much sound ad- RECIPES minutes, stirring constantly until mix- vice and exerted much influence on ture thickens. Then add whites of the community. Custer City would Cornstarch Pudding eggs, beaten anti1 stiff, and lemon appreciate having them make another !spoons cornstarch juice. Chill and serve. visit at any time." milk Sauce !spoons sugar Apricots (1 cup dried fruit) milk . Sugar How Old Is Ann? 1/2 lemon 3 cups water Teacher-"When I was your age I whites Wash and soak dried fruit. Cook it could name all the presidents off by rut two cups milk In double boiler. in 3 cups of water until very soft. Rub heart." [is sugar, cornstarch and salt and thru a sieve and put back into a sauce- Tommy-"Yeah, but there was only hen well blended, pour on gradually pan, add sugar to taste and a bit of about ten to remember then."-Rail- ne-fourth cup milk. Add to milk lemon juice. way Life. Page 38
BOY WRITES SAFETY PAPER THE FAIRY'S GIFT TAKES PART IN PROGRAM By A letter from Ernestine Hall of Ellsworth Chunn of Jonesboro RUTH ERVIN, Chaffce, Mo., Bluffdale, Texas, informs the Twilight Believes in Accident Prevention 13 years old. Lady that she is going to perform on the Christmas program at her school, LLSWORTH CHUNN, son of J. Going down the street one very cold night, a very small boy trudged along. and give the little piece which was C. Chunn, engineer in the Jones- printed on the Twilight Page for De E boro Yard, is an enthusiastic He was barefooted and was just going cember, "The Marriage of Santa believer in preventing accidents. home from a hard day's work. He was thinking of the fine gifts the boys Claus." Recently the Junior High School would get, because the next day was Ernestine saya: "This is the first asked for an essay to be mitten on Christmas. time I have written you so I want lo "Safety First", and Ellsworth submit- .The lad's father was dead and this get acquainted. My sister's name ia ted an extra fine one, which, in part, meant that he wouid have to keep his Jacqualine. She has been writing you, is quoted below. He is the winner of mother in clothes and food. and she got me in the notion of writ- the spelling championship in the ward Soon he reached his old home. His ing to you, too. schools of Jonesboro and holds a worn mother greeted him at the door, "I am ten years old and in the shth grade. My teacher's name is Mrs. Em- splendid school record on attendance. and then they went in to their humble mett.. I wish you could spend the hob He has also served on the safety first supper. The mother asked the bless- ing and then they nte with relish the idays with me. We are going to have committee of his school. poor meal. As soon as the night's work a lovely Christmas program and I am "Safety First problem No. 6 in the was finished, they read thelr Bible going to say the reading 'The Mar- funlor High mathematics states that and then said a prayer, (for they never riage of Santa Claus' which was on the In 1908 there were 5,460 persons in- forgot God), and went to bed. Children's Page in the Fritco ihgn- jured in Fourth of July accidents, and The next day was Christmas, and zitre. ivy dad is agent here.'' The Twilight Lady was certainly de in I916 but 820. This shows a de- everyone was happy, even this young boy, for he didn't have to work and lighted to hear from Ernestine and crease of 84.98 per cent. could stay at home with his mother. hopes that she had a lovely Christmas, "The safety first movements have He had just awakened and as soon that the reading went off very smooth- shown a large percentage in reduction as his eyes were open, he gazed about ly, and that she'll write again soon. of accidents in personal, home and him in mild wonder at the house. community interests. It has stopped It was changed from one end to the the man from blowing into the muz- other. It was very beautiful to look !ale of a gun to see if it was loaded; at. While he was gazing at all the wonderful changes which had taken k it picks up the broken glass and bends Place nine or ten place in his humble abode during the coins in a hat the protruding nails; it opens the night, a fairy appeared and told him school house doors on the outside so that that was his Christmas gift for Allow one of they cannot be jammed by children in himself and his mother, given to him uour audience to case of fire; it keeps the sick ones because he trusted in God. iick a coin from the from taking a dose of the wrong medi- After that they worshipped God hat, holdinait two or three minutes then droppin4 it back into the hat. cine and stops the careless housewife more than ever. Shake the hat so that the coins are from keeping poison medicine in the mixed up. cupboard with her baking powders; Ruth Ervin, the daughter of a Fris- co employe at Chaffee, has often con- Slave ona of qour it vaccinates dogs against hydropho- tributed to the Twilight Page. Her audience to blind- bia, digs the storm cellar and causes poems have been published, at inter- fold qou . school buses to stop at all railroad vals and this Christmas story was sent The chosen coin crossings. to the ~Magazincfor reprinting. is detected bq the "A train traveling fifty miles an Ruth hopes some day to be able to warmth it has contract- hour covers a half mile in thirty-six write for big magazines and newspa- ( ed From the persons hand. seconds and a passenger train of ordi- pers, and she has an enviable collec- tion of little poems and stories which nary length will pass a crossing in she has written and which she hopes about six seconds. It does not take to preserve for future reference. long to wait thirty-six seconds when life is at stake. Every school boy What Did He Mean and girl, when riding in an automobile, Caddie Master (to new recruit): should call attention of the driver at "Now then, young feller, hop to it, and don't just stand aroun' lookin' railroad crossings so that they may dumb like as if you was a member ol 'Cross Crossings Cautiously'." th' club!" Page 39
I Ih mt PICTURES I A Happy New Year to These 1-Guy Simmons, Jr., grandson of Frisco Children G. Simmons. conductor. Hugo. Okla. 1 &Paul, age 6, John, age 37 sons of I Clem Cox, platform checker, freight h o u s e, Springfield. 3-4e o r g e Lawrence Iluddle, Jr., 2% month old son of G. L. Ruddle, bill clerk, West Tulsa. &Frank L. DeGroat, Jr., son of general car service agent, Spring- 5eld. 5-Eaven and Nadine Martin, age 5 years, daughters of H. C. Martin, coach cleaner, Joplin. 6-Bobbie Lee, 18 month son of W. L. McBride, agent, New Albany, Kansas. 7-Bobby, 5 pears and Betty one year old, son anti daughter of G. L. Hartsock, machinist. west shop, Springfield. &Anna Grace Ketchum, daughter of conductoi- Ketchum, Springfield. 9-Gwendolyn, age 5, granddaughter of second trick operalor, Kennamer, Amory, Miss. 10 -Merlin Ross, age 5 months, son of H. I. Hutsell, trucker, general store, Springfield. I 1-Fred Duncan and Max- ine Duncan, children Frisco employe, Lindenwood, Mo. 12-Marjorie J. Mc- Kitterick, neice of Dorothy Adamson, stenographer, lumber office, Spring- 5eId. 13-Wilma Jean Peck, 2% year old granddaughter. C. Peck, B. & B. department, Springfield. 1LBetty Jean Potts, 18 month old daughter, J. E Potts, chief motive power clerk, Springfield. 15-Peggy Ann Leake. 11 months old daughter of city passenger agent, A. C. Leake, Memphis. 16- Billy Cherry, son of G. R. Cherry, machlnlst apprentice, Sherman. 17- Jim and John Scanlon, sons of Frank Scanlon, fireman, St. Louis, and Jean and Jane Hallaner, daughters of Ro- land Hallaner, machinist, Lindenwood.
RAIN DROPS PAUL ARTHUR DERINGTON, Third Trick Operator, Pawnee, Oklahoma Ralx 1 drops, rain drops, P;illing from a cloud; RailI drops, rain drops, Yt 36 never patter loud; But gently you Iullaby, AIrid put me to sleep. I dr earn of a pearly sky, A1 id it seems to weep; Yes, for all its gladness, 01 ! bringing good below; It Rlashes away our sadness, Al ~d dust will have to go; For every little, tiny pearl, W'ith its patter light, Clea.ns with every swirl, 01 1 its rippling flight; And sings a little song, "I Ye must all run away; We cannot visit long, Bf ?cause we like to play; And thread our way ever on Tc I a silver foaming sea, To a1 nother land, another dawn, )ere many rain drops be." The FRISCO EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE what we' had expected and will not be as good Published on the First of Each Month as in 1926." Our President does not indicate a By the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co. calamitous situation on Frisco Lines. The past year has been one of "creditable achievement Edited bp WM. L. HUGGINS r 743 Frisco Building .St: Iduls. Missouri and performance." Bnt it behooves each of us Tills rnagaxll~t.Is publlshvd in the Lntere~tsof and for to help willingly and often in the task of keeping free distribution among the 30,000 employes of the St. Louis-San Francisco Hallway. All art1cle.s and cornmuni- earnings on the increase. To do so means cations relative to editorial matters should be addressed to the editor. much to each of us and to the railroad we are Slngle copIes, 15 cents each proud to serve. Outside circ~~lation.$1.50 per year Vol. 5 JANUARY, 1928 No. 4 About Employe Magazines RISCO Mngnxine readers will recall the ques- F tionnaires sent out by the editor a few months ago, dealing with certain phases of economic and social life of railway employes. The response to these questionnaires on the part of our people was enthusiastic and prompt and indicates an interest in the welfare of the The 1927 Frisco Dollar railway magazine's national advertising cam- paign in the interest of which the questio~inaires HE llistory of the J 927 dollar, illustrated on an~tl~erpage of this Jlqa~ine,tells in lVeresent. graphic fashion the salient features of both in- The questionnaires from Frisco Lines were come and outgo on Frisco Lines during 1927, put in the "hopper" together with thousands of and was given this pub- similar ones sent out by lication by Mr. E. K. other railway Magazine Bunnell, comptroller. editors, and the results r 8taE of fhe %risre Empla~o~' It is interesting to compiled into a digest flagagitte jofn~mffh mp in mirrhing note that transporta- which is representative fntb uf the rpaber~of fhi~publirafion, n tion of freight and pass- of railway employe Re- engers brought 88.86 most prmperoua ttna happtf NP~Bpar. mar murk In iipn3ing you thia flaga$ne tivities in certain fields. cents of the entire dol- The digest reveals par$ month Ipi bppn both a pl~aaurean3 lar earned, and t h a t that an average of 80.6 transportation of ex- a prioilege. Qour letf~reof enrnumgp- mont an3 ttauirp, anb nf rummenbation banp per cent of railway press and mail, cleinn~ magazine readers are rage, storage, station hplppb UB burtng the paet tfpar. an3 ~IP lfop~fo hpar front nu ngaitt many timprr married, and that 54.4 zrnd t a i n privileges, per cent me home own- rents of cquipmcnt, etc., in 192X. (Bur ittiah i8 sintm-tll~ bpaf of lurk ta gau an&gonra fn 1828. ers. Fifty-seven p e r brought only t h e 11.14 cent own a,utomobiles, cents remaining. and 43.4 per cent are ra- Officers of our com- dio owners. The can- pany have often stress- vass also shows that ed the fact that revenue from the transporta- 72.3 per cent of railway employes who answered tion of freight and passengers constit~~tesfar the questionnaires are interested and take part the largest portion of our earnings, and these in athletic activities on their respective roads. figures bring it home emphatically and directly. Of these, 67 per cent are fishermen, 45.9 are All Frisco Lines employes are putting a will- hunters, but only 14.3 per cent play golf. ing shoulder to the wheel in a united effort to (tReader interest" in railway magazines was place more passengers on Frisco trains and manifest to the extent of 94.2 per cent on the more freight in Frisco cars. They will be fur- part of employes and 83.2 per cent on the part ther actuated in this effort, no doubt, when they of women members of their families. note that in President KurnYsNew Year greet- This information should go far in convinc- ing contained in this issue, he points out that ing advertisers that railway employes are ex- -"despite.all our efforts, our earnings are not cellent prospects. Page 41
All the Same I I Short and Snappy..~ Passerby: "Dear me, my good man, Green Tim Callahan was working for a did you fall down the steps?" Betty: "Do you have any green railroad. The Superintendent told Drunk: "Yea, but it's all right, I lipsticks?" him to go along the line looking for was going down anyway." Clerk: "Green lipsticks?" washouts. Betty: "Yea, a +ailroad man is "And don't be so long-winded in She was so dumb she thought a going to call on me tonight." sour next report as you have been in football coach had four wheels. the past," said thi Superintendent. "Just report the condition of the No Danger The dumbest bell in the railroad roadbed as you find it, and don't use world is the guy who asked if they up a lot of needless words that are The young husband was nervously pumped up flat cars. pacing up and down the hospital cor- not to the point. Write a business letter, not a love letter." ridor, when the doctor told him to sit No.Advancement down and calm himself. Tim proceeded on his tour of in- "But, doctor, I tell you, I'm scared "I heard you refused a job as presi- spection, and when he reached the to death," he said. dent of the company." river, he wrote this report to the "Well, just be calm," replied the "Yeh, there was no chance of ad- Superintendent: doctor. I've brought 3,000 babies into vancement." "Sir: Where the railroad was, the the world and I haven't lost a father river is." pet." Making love while the moon shines is where the son shines. Irish Wit Of course, you have made some mis- Two Irishmen were excavating for takes In this and previous years, but a building, when a spectator inquired: with the .experience of all your past Stranger at the party: "Dull, isn't "How is it, Pat, although you and misadventures to guide you, there is it?" Mike started work together, he has a no reason ~hyyou should not be able Other: "Yes, very." bigger pile of dirt than you?" to make more and bigger ones in Stranger: "Let's beat it for home." "Shure," was the quick retort, "he's 1928. Other: "I can't; I'm the host." digging a bigger hole." Correct Tourist: "I clearly had the right Polly Told Hats off to the past; coats off to the of way when this man ran into me "Are you familiar with the affairs future! and yet you say I was to blame." of the family next door?" What a Switch Engine Does Cop: "You certainly were." "Well, we kept their parrot for them Tourist: "Why?" while they were away this summer." A yardmaster reports the receipt Cop: "Because his father is mayor, of the following letter from an indig- his brother is chief of police and I I Vish I Vas You nant citizen who lives nearby: go with his sister." "W'hy is it that your switch engIne A German addressing his dog, said: has to ding and dong and fizz and "You vos only a dog, but I vish I vas No Argument spit and bang and hiss and pant and you. Ven you go mit the bed in, you grate and grind and puff and bump "Josh, the way you stare at the shust durn round dree times und lay limbs of these shameless hussies, one and chug and hoot and toot and whis- down. Ven I go mit der bed in I haf tle and wheeze and jar and jerk and vould thhk you had never seen legs to lock the blace und vind de clock before." howl and snarl and groan and thump and put the cat oud und undress my- and boom and smash and jolt and "Jes what I been thinkin' myself, self, und my vife vakes up and scolds Maria," agreed Josh. screech and snort and snarl and slam me. Den de baby cries und I haf to and throb and roar and rattle and yell valk him up und down den maype ven and smoke and smell and shriek all We wvonber if spiking the rails I shoust go to sleep, it's time to get makes the track wobbly. night long?" up again. Ven you get up you shust This would seem to be a rather dif- scratch yourself a couple of times, ficult question to answer offhand. The Other Way 'Round stretch. und rou vas uo. I haf to During aexmon time, a baby began &ick iite de re, und put de kettle to cry, and its mother carried it on, scrap mit my vife already und Safety Slogan toward the door. maype get some breakfast. You play Blessed is the man who exerciseth "Stop," said the minister, "the baby all tay und half blenty of fun. I haf every care to protect the lives and [s not disturbing me at all." to work all tay und haf blenty of limbs of his fellow workmen for he The mother turned toward the pul- drouble. Ven you die, you vas dead; shall never stand at the bier of his pit and said, "Well, you're disturbin' ven I die, I haf to go to hell yet." comrades and say, "How natural he of 'im. -Dxchange, 1ooka."'-Selected, Page 42
CO-OPERATION IN CRAFTS These Men Head Local No. One at S Excellent Relations Between the Supervisors and Men Pay Big Dividends By j. D. I-IBYBURN, Master Mechanic, Central Division, Ft. Smith, Ark. Y request of one of our mechanics to write something for their de- B partment in the January issue of the Magazine, the thought came to my mind that the friendly relationship between the Frisco Association of Metal Crafts and Car Department Em- ployes and the officers of the mechan- ical department on the Central divis- ion dnring the past year and the ad- vantages derived by both, due to such relationship, would be an appropriate subject on which to write. It is the writer's belief that contracts made between general officials of the company and representatives of or- The above officers of Local No. 1, Frisco Association Metal Cra ganizations are to be lived up to and ment Employes, of the North and South Reclamutiort Plartt, .! are equally binding on both, and we one of the largest locals on the Frisco Railroad, with more tha believe that all of the supervision and bers. Local No. 1 holds ~neetirzgs at 214% East Conznzercial representatives of the shop crafts on and fourth Friday nights. Tontmy Reynolds, president, is th the Central division understand it in popular chairman cvcr elecfcd to fill that position. He asks thl this way, and are doing so, religiously. the ntedwrs in carrvino on the work as leader of the local. N, It is our experience that doing busi- other locals to aftend-mecfhzgs of Local No. -1 whenever P ness in this way creates confidence. RIGHT, STANDING: CVilliarn Tindle, treasurer; Gordon Y V. L. Johnson. division chuirmnun. LEFT TO RIGHT. SITTING: 7'on??nv Kev-- good feelings and satisfled employes, nolds, piesidcnt; Burl Huff,vice-president; I. P.'Ferguson, cortdrrctor~ and it cannot be denied that a satis- ard Charles Beck, doorkeeper and guard. fled man gives good service or the best that is in him. From the condition of the power and equipment on the Cen- delays to power on the line of road tral division and the reduction of fail- could be traced to improper workman- ures and delays chargeable to engines ship on the part of shop and round- and equipment and the support given house employes. Now such conditions by the mechanical department em- are changed; when we get an engine ployes in accident prevention and con- out of tne shops after receiving gen- test for mechanical department lov- eral repairs, it is a finished product, ing cup, winning it for the first two and from the fact that we so seldom quarters after the contest was inaug- have a failure or delay on account of urated, shows the co-operation and defective workmanship on the part of loyalty of the mechanical department our roundhouse employes, it proves employes on the Central division. the kind of work that is now being From records we receive of other turned out by the mechanical depart- divisions on the system covering the ment employes of the Frisco Railroad same questions, it is evident that and verifies the saying, that "Success similar conditions prevail. In the writ- is nothing more than doing what you er's experience, we have seen about can well, and d.oing well whatever as many engine failures in a day on you do without a thought of fame." one division of less than five hundred miles, than there is now in a month American Tourists on the system of over five thousand A moup of tourists were looking miles. In days gone by, when an en- over the inferno of Vesuvius in full gine came out of the shops after re- eruption. "Don't that beat hell," ejaculated a ceiving general repairs, as a rule, it Yank. was a source of trouble for some time "Ah, zese Americans!" exclaimed a We are fortunate, not in proportion to the division officials and engine Frenchman, "where have zey not to the number of our friends, but aa crews, and the majority of failures and been?'-Exchange. cording to their character. January, 1928 Page 43
OPERATES RABBIT FARM Sauing Our Eyes With Goggles Mechanic White of Enid Has By M. L. RYAN, Safety Supervisor Profitable Side Line HERE is a rapidly growing in- dustry in Enid of which the ma- Tjority of citizens know nothing. Out at 1309 West Elm, the home of R. D. White, first-class mechanic at the Frlsco, there are two middle-sized buildings, each containing a number of hutches and in these hutches are numerous rabbits. Not the ordinary cotton-tail or jack rabbit, but fine specimens of New Zealand whites, h'ew Zealand reds and chinchillis. For years the raising of rabbits has been a hobby with Mr. White. He ob- tained his first bunnies, a buck and two does, twelve years ago and with the idea of supplying the needed meat for his family. Now he has more than flfty rabbits in his hutches and with- In a year he expects to be the owner of five hundred rabbits. He now is planning to rebuild his hutch-houses to accommodate the increasing num- bers. His business is known as The Con- solidated Rabbitry and now there are two men who keep their animals at White's place. They are M. A. Wag- The photograph above is of a "goggle board" kept irr the Springfield West Shops ner and Sam Lindsey. Both these by Mr. Ryan. The thirty-two slrattered goggle-scts shown have actzlally saved the men expect to start raising rabbits on eyes of Frisco workmen becorm they were being worn wherr the accident happened. a larger scale during the next year. "Goggles in your porrts pocket m'll not protect yoiw eyes," Safety Amie says. White both sells and buys the rabbits. He has evolved a plan where he sells rabbits to buy back part of the off- EBSTER'S dictionary states: duction requires the co-operation of spring and when he buys he tries to "Goggles are spectacles ; all interested parties; the foreman enter an agreement which permits spectacles are glasses to cor- and, most important, the workman hlm to sell back part of the offspring. rect vision." himself. "I was figuring up the other day and Goggles in industry are mechanical J%ch must be made to see and I have just been doing a little better safeguards for the protection of the realize that the danger of an eye acci- than breaking even," White said. "It eyes, and bear the same relation to dent exists in his particular job, and now Is my intention to build up my the workman as a guard over a gear when these accidents occur they are rabbitry until it becomes a full-time wheel or around a machine. more likely to be very serious, very industry for me. The Eskimos wore a very ingenious painful and very costly and that the "You see we have a three-way goggle over two hundred years ago to possible loss of both eyes is a calam- chance. We sell our furs and these protect their eyes from the rays of ity second only to the loss of life bring about $1.25 a piece. Then we the reflected sunlight in the snow. The itself. dispose of a lot of meat. The meat goggles used in industries have to One of the hardest tasks confront- you know has a higher nutritive value come to a very high state of perfec- ing the supervisory force and the ac- than beef, mutton, pork or chicken. tion and are able to withstand a very cident prevention committeemen ie to It is sold for but slightly more than hard blow. see that the workmen take all pre- beet or pork and less than that ob- The science of human rehabilitation cautions for their own safety. Some tained for chicken. Then there are has developed arms, hands and legs of the common objections raised are many persons who purchase the rab- which can do almost the same as the that goggles are "uncomfortable" and bits for pets." human member could do, but progress that they interfere with vision. If The largest animal in White's pos- has stopped with the making of arti- goggles are uncomfortable or inter- session is a New Zealand red doe ficial eyes that can see, and no one fere with vision, it is usually because which weighs 12 pounds. The rabbits will predict the day when it will be they do not flt properly. These ob- can be raised at much less expense possible to replace the human eye jections are overcome by giving each and trouble than chickens, he main- with an artificial eye that can see. man a goggle for his personal use, tains. His most valued animal, a Conservation of vision or the pre- and warning him against permitting beautiful Chinchilli doe, recently at vention of blindness is of great im- others to wear his goggles. There Wichlta won second place in the Kan- portance to the individual and his is a grave danger of spreading eye in- sas National Live Stock show. The family. While a certain number of fection through the entire plant by rabbit was a pound underweight, which workmen will almost inevitably be "community" goggle wearing. prevented it from winning first honor. blinded in modern industries, the num- Fully important as the proper pro- Mr. White expects to show some of ber of Instances in which this de- vision of goggles is the provision of his rabbits at a show in Tulsa with- plorable accident occurs can be facilities for prompt adjustment, re in the next month. greatly reduced. To secure such re- (Now turn to next Page, please) Pa! pailring and replacing of goggles and THE FULLER FAMILY GOOD SYSTEM AT ENID lencses. The frames of goggles worn (Co?rtini4ed from Page 7) By H. I$. FULLER, every day get out of shape; nose Enid, pie4Jes must be adjusted several times station when the train went through," Local No. 8, Oklahomu beflore the workmen &re satisfied, and she said, "for that was my only oppor- A method of increasing attendance lenlses break both in and out of serv- tunity to see him for fifteen long at meetings of our locals has been fce. Unless the workman, whose gog- nlonths." worked out by the officers of Local gle!3 need adjusting or repairing, is Mrs. Fuller is a regular railroad No. 8, Enid, Okla., and is promising abbe to secure such service promptly, man's wife, and a rallroad mother. success in stimulatiiig interest and the,re is a great danger of his work- "Railroad work always appealed to me increasing attendance in our regular ins under hazardous conditions with- -I even like soot and cinders, al- meetings. out eye protection. Eyes have been though there aren't many cinders any At the beginning of our fiscal year, lost through just such chance taking. ,more, with our fine oil burners. I was October 1, we adopted the card sys- T'he kind of eye accidents vary always proud of my railroad family. tem. Each member is issued a card, fro]n slight irritation, the result of Mr. Fuller and I had a terrible time good for one year. The cards have get!ting dirt in the eye, to the com- keeping the boys in school, they were space for each month of the year; plelle loss of vision or lose of the eye so eager to start to work for the also each meeting night of the month, ballI itself. Frisco. and require attendance at least one P'robably the most frequent injuries "Am E a grandmother? Yes, a meeting every sixty days in order for to the eyes in machine shops are grandmother of grandsons. There the holder to remain in good stand- tho:se due ta emery sparks. These isn't a granddaughter among my nine ing. The cards cost 25 cents each. emt?ry particles are white hot, and grandchildren. You know I have one This is to pay for the printing of the whc?n they strike the eye ball, they daughter, and she is married to Cliff cards, securing a punch, a register bur n into the surface and make it Hale, a yardmaster for the terminal and other stationery. On meeting har~det to remove them than cold ob- at St. Louis, and they have two sons. nights, the financial secretary is sta- ject :s which only lodge on the surface, They live in St. Louis, and so, outside tioned at the door and as the members consequently they are a great source of my one son in Kansas City, and my enter, they sign the register and ,have of danger because ol germs which only daughter in St. Louis, most of my their cards punched. This shows the ma1v be in the eye or carried in by little family are near me. attendance. dirt.y hands, handkerchiefs or other "They all manage to come home at We also have the custom of sending inslxuments used in trying to remove Christmas time, and we have a regular flowers to any member who is ill, and to funerals. A fund is maintained by the!se particles. feast, and get-together. And I hope T he scales that fly while hammer- I'm permitted to live until some of voluntary contribution from the mem- these grandchildren grow into man- bers, so at the time he has his card ing or chipping, cause injuries simi- lar in character to those produced by hood," she said. punched, he makes his contribution em( And there seems to be little doubt to the flower fund and this is entered sry particles. Also chips or slivers in the minds of the fathers as to the in the register opposite his name. thalt frequently fly from presses, profession which their sons will fol- This not only eliminates the time and pun ches, drills, lathes or other milling trouble of seeing each employe every and cutting machines. These even low when they reach maturity. They ?n were reared in a railroad environment, time we have occasion to buy flowers, whc very small, fly with such force their toys consist of trains and en- but it shows the ones who are con- thalt they penetrate the eyeball and gines, and they hear railroad talk each tributing. In the past, quite a number 1od1:e In the tissues behind it. It man and every day, and they no doubt, will always complained of not being asked -l$ht be well to list these various seek employment with the company to contribute, but with this system kinds of eye injuries: which their fathers served so faith- working, they have no such excuse. Intense light from electric welding fully, and carry the Fuller name on The best part of it all is that every operations; the Frisco records for many years man takes pride in keeping his card Burns from acids, lye vats, etc.; to come. up to date. There also is a balance in Molten metal, babbiting, lead and the floral fund. brass; ferent times of the same conditions, This article is submitted with the Splinters of copper and brass; all in 33 months' time and not one thought that there might be other lo- Splinters from drill presses and eye was injured and very little glass cals over the system that are experi- lathes; lodged in the eye. encing the same difficulty we were Iron and steel scales, case hard- We are continually removing lens having. They may get some sugges- ened material or so-called soft from goggles which have become pit- tion or idea from this that may prove metal ; ted from emeiy wheel particles and helpful. Flying particles from chipping or chips. With the number of men in breaking castings; the shops there are some who wear copy of this story. In due course of Emery particles; spectacles, eight of these have been time, one of the men called me aside Dirt and dust; broken by objects striking the lens, and said, "You know that story in the Breaking up or drilling in concrete but no serious results have developed magazine about night, eternal night? and brick. from such accidents as these, because My Wife got that through the mail The efforts to assist in the general the men saw the object coming and yesterday, and met me at the door movement to reduce eye hazards at invariably shut their eyes for self- when I got home, and said, 'John, the West Shop has been done through preservation. do you wear your goggles while at the education of the men, by letting The readers of the Frisco Magazine work, all day long?' I told her 'Yes':' them realize the benefits of wearing will recall a story entitled, "Night. goggles. The photograph shows 32 Eternal Night", a story of a man being Ruth rode on my cycle car, goggles which have been broken by brought home to the family, having On the seat in back of me- various objects striking the lens lost his eyesight at hi work. The I took a bump at flfty-five, while being worn. Five other photo- accident prevention department sent And rode on Ruthlessly. graphs have also been taken at dif- to each employes' address a reprint -St. Augustine Record. learned well, and that is that when you have a job to do, the quicker you, get it done, the better it will be for Another Letter From the "Old Man" all concerned. On this division I can, tell you pretty well the first three or four men to get their right-of-way Riverview, Ark. find it out for himself, thinking that mowed each year, or their bolts tight-. December 31, 1927. I would get a little extra pat on the ened, or their ditches cleaned out, Dear Son : back because I did not boast of my and I can also pick the last ones to thoughtfulness. finish. This is not because this work The superintendent went over our is any harder to do on the sections. Une lae it week and threw me off some About ten days later we had a heavy rain during the night and when I went that are flnished last, but it is be- railway magazines. In one of these cause certain foremen, when told to. Was a :little piece about harmony and over the section the next morning I Pouiid the pipe had carried the water do a certain job, start in at once and team work and what wonderful give it all the time they can until it. things can be done if we all pull to- nicely, but it had not saved the coun- try road just west of the right-of-way is finished. gether. I must not close this letter about; Well,, this article would not have fence. I had overlooked that, placing the pipe square with the track would harmony and co-operation wlthout meant so much to me if it had not saying something about loyalty. I set me ! thinking about some of my have turned the water on the road own ex periences and how hard it was about Efty feet above the opening un- don't belive one can be working in for me to learn, that, regardless of der the road. perfect harmony with his superfors: how good my ideas were, I could not I guess the old roadmaster had had unless he is loyal to them, and loyal to* accomplish the most of these ideas some experience with young foremen the extent that he wants to see them when they did not fit in with those before. After I told him all about the make a success of their job, and will of my superior officers. I am not at matter, he said, "Well, Jim, I ought defend them in their mistakes the' all ~roudof the mistakes I have made to make you take that pipe out and same as he would defend one of his. and1 have been mighty careful not to put it in according to the plans, but own family. advertise them, but, now that you I guess we can cobble the job up Don't think when you meet the are the general manager of Section without that, and maybe if we leave roadmaster and he is crusty with you,. R-33, and need to know other things it where it is, it will remind you in that he is unreasonable and unfair. than how to cut a rail, I am going to years to come that the flrst thing a Something has probably gone wrong: lay bare some of my past, with the foreman should learn is to obey or- on the road and he has it on his mind hope that you will not make the same ders just the way they are given to and he unconsciously works off a lit-. mistakes as your old dad. him." tle of his disappointment on you.. In the first place, your superiors are I have had a good many people ask when he discusses his business with, entitled to your respect because they me about why that pipe is laid in in you. are your superiors. You can't run such a way, but you can bet I have I have found our division officials a. a railroad or a government, or even never told them all about it. And, pretty human bunch of men on the. a peanut stand, if there are more than I never pass that place without re- whole. I have seen a lot of them two people working at it, without calling the lesson it taught me. come and go in the nearly forty years. someone being in authority. Those I have never taken much stock in I have been working for our com-. who are responsible for the welfare flnding fault with the acts of my su- PanY. Some of them have been bet- of the business must necessarily perior? or discussing with others ter than others-more capable, more make the plans and pass the orders what is wrong with the orders I get. considerate, but with one or two ex-. on down to those who do the work. I guess there are times when some of ceptions, they have been men that it. And if those who do the work will the general orders that are put out has been a pleasure to work with. I not do it in line with orders, the plans do not fit our conditions, but if the don't know but what there has been. are not followed, and the purpose of man above me sees fit to pass them an 'improvement through the years.. the business is not accomplished. on to me, I flgure there must be a Anyway, regardless of their ability or -4 good many years ago just north reason for it, and I go ahead and temperament, I have found that by. of this Post 413 an old stone box carry them out the best I can. Ncb trying to do just what they wanted broke down and they sent me some body has ever criticised me for obey- done, I have had very little real trou-. sewer pipe to replace it. The en- ing orders and I have experienced ble with them and I know of a lot gineers came and staked out the pipe some unpleasant things over not obey- of others that have not been so fortu- and told me where to put it. The plan ing. nate. I don't believe this is because. was to tear out the old box and put Don't get the idea from this that I I am a better track man than the the pipe in on an angle with the track, don't have any ideas of my own and others, but because I was more suc- the same location as the box. Well, that I do not, on a good many occa- cessful in figuring out what they (here was about a six-foot fill where sions, let my boss know how I think wanted done and when and how. this work was to be done. I figured certain things might be done. The So, son, put yourself in .the hands: by putting the pipe in at right angles company is paying me not only for of your superiors, try hard to under- to the track I could save eighteen my time, but also for my ideas and I stand just what they want and then. feet of pipe, a lot of hard digging, and would not be square with it, if I did do your level best to carry out their- keep the drainage open through the not give it the benefit of my ideas. wishes. We are all, officials and men, old box in case of rain, while we had Lots of times the roadmaster tells me trying to accomplish the same thing. the work under way. So I decided to do a certain piece of work a cer- The only question that can be raised' to put the pipe in so as to improve tain way and I call his attention to is, what is the best method. Remem- on the plans that were furnished for conditions that make it appear to me ber that your superiors are closer to. me to follow. that the work should be done some the management than you are, and! The roadmaster, for some reason, other way. Sometimes he agrees with that they have been in the game a. wasn't over our part of the line until me and sometimes he says, "Jim, I good deaI longer than you have, so it. after I got the work all done and have already taken those things into is only reasonable to suppose that. the extra pipe trucked in and piled consideration and I want it done the they know what methods are best. back of the tool house. The first time other way." Then I turn in and do it And, anyway, they are your superiors,. he saw me, he asked me if I got the his way, just as cheerful as if he had you can't get away from that, regard- pipe In in good shape and I told him said to do it my way. Even if I still less of the mistakes which they may- I had, but did not tell him how I think my way is best, I have done my have made or are making, hence they- changed the plans. I was pretty proud duty by calling his attention to my are entitled to your respect and loy- of myself for saving the company that way, and if his way is wrong, the alty. eighteen feet of pipe and a lot of la- responsibility is his, not mine. DAD.. bor and decided to let the roadmaeter One thing, son. I hope you have Write soon* AS ever, yours. Page 46
inspector of factory machinery the He held down an end position on a flrst of the year. team composed of several stars, four A REAL MECHANICAL JOB Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Compton are of whom made the all-American foot- taking a vacation in Florida and ex- ball team that year. He was a star Engine 1509, with a defective pect to go to Havana, Cuba, before re- forward on the Varsity basket-ball crank pin in right front driving turning home. squad and made an exceptional show- wheel, was moved over drop pit \Ye extend our sympathy to P. P. ing in the Big-Ten Coneerence track Peterson. truck foreman., whose-- ~ sister~~ meets. at the north roundhouse, Spring- died recently. Charles Goode, boilermaker, has the Earnest Wagoner, upholsterer, is sympathy of the boys at the West field, at 9 a. m., November 12, un- srjending the holidays with his parents shop in the death of his son. Charles. der her own steam, J. A. Hacker at Lockwood, iMo. Jr.. December 6. of the Springfield mechanical de- Congratulations to Lawrence Hoover. We are sorry to announce the death carpenter apprentice.- - who recently was of Birl N. Beard. machinist at thls partment writes. married. shop, in the Veteran's Hospital at Kan- At 11 a. m. wheels were at the l~eare sorry to report that Joe sas City. Mr. Beard served overseas Roberts, carpenter foreman, is on the with the 4. E. F. and received wounds wheel press in the machine shop sick list. We hope he will recover which contributed to his death. IIr. and at 1:30 p. m. wheels, with new s0011. Beard onerated the Baker rod machine. Robert Kellog, carpenter apprentice. Shop foices, West shop, wish to extend pin installed were back in the is back on his job, after spending a to his family their sincere sympathies. rounclhouse. few days in Chicago. Ira J. Smlth, boilermaker. and his John Lahife, drill press man, spent wife. were injured seriously recentlv The engine was ready for service the Thanksgiving holidays at Tulsa. while driving to Seymour, Mo., to visit at 3:30 p. m. The total time con- Olc- la.-. relatives. A larce car turned out of Anyone seeking the latest radio in- the traffic lane, -upsetting Ira's car. sumed for this repair was six and formation, see Howard Bader. He has Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis are the a half hours. an intimate knowledge of this subject. proud parents of a flne baby boy born The work was handled by A. E. George Walking, truckman, recently December 12. Mr. Davis is a boiler- broke his arm while trying to crank maker at this shop. Bolles, dead work foreman, under his Chevrolet. ~ndyZay is spending his evenings the supervision of W. F. Brandt. riding in his new Chevrolet. You WATER SERVICE DEPARTMENT general foreman. H. J. Ray is sup- know, one of those with red stripes 'n SPRINGFIELD erintendent of the north shops. everything. CLAUDE HEREFORD, Reporter WEST SHOP LOCOMOTIVE DEPT. Pavrnents to insured officers and SPRINGFIELD, MO. The sick list for the past month in- employes for the month of November, cludes: J. S. Wood. water service fore- A. E. GODFREY. Reporter man, had quite a stubborn spell of flu 1927, by the Metropolitan Life Insur- and was quite sick for several days. hut is much better at this time. W. E. ance Company amounted to $23,750.00. lrvin E. Stoops, power plant station- Phillins suffered intenselv for several This amount was divided: Supervisory ary fireman, was seriously ill at St. weeks from the effect of having six John's Hospital, here, in December. teeth extracted. He has about com- Group, death claims, $14,000; total and It is with sincere regret that we an- pletely recovered. Wm. Marrs Is 111 permanent disability, $1,332. Clerk's nounce the death of J. N. Lona. boiler- at the time of this writina. but hODe maker, who passed away ~ovfiber21, to see hlm back on the job soon. . - Group. death claims, $1,754.05; total at his home. We wish to extend to his The pipe men here have completed and permanent disability, $155.94. Shop family our heartfelt feelings in this laying a new 10-lnch oil line to the oll hour of their bereavement. tanks a-t the North shoos. Group, death claims, $2,706.27; total Fred J. Reynolds. electrician fore- Claude Tuck and gank have made re- and permanent disability, $1,276.00; man, is all smiles. Why? A fine baby rmirs at the following places during .>rrirl.- -~ the past month: Ozark, pump station: health and accident, $2,525.74. Paul Larkin, pipe fltter, wag given Vallev Park, water tank- snout: Rolla. a surprise party .on his birthday by a pump-station: Stanton, coal-chute: Dix- number of his fr~ends. on, deep well pump; hTewburg and Walter Pippin, boilermaker appren- Pacific. They have had auite a busy tice, recently was transferred to this time. FRISCO MECHANIC FAMILY shop from Neodesha, Kan., to complete The tin shop has been busy on the his last six months of his apprentice- 'zrq-e skylights for the coach shop ad- NEWS ship. dition at the West shops. I Ambrose 0. Lambert, for many years Jesse Barker and Chancey Buckmas- an employe of the West shop died ter have been making some car trader. LOCAL No. 24-AMORY, MISS. December 6 at his home, iolloding a Jess now comes to work In a Dodge short illness. He is survlved by the Sedan, while Tuck" can't or won't get EVERETT D. HANSEN, Reporter widow, one daughter, Mrs. A. R. HOOT- awav from the Overlands. havina trad- er, a son, Coy Lambert, machinist at ed for a late touring. ' Mrs. A. R. Holmquist and little son, this shop, and a brother, Jim Lambert. There has been some talk of organiz- Hudson spent Thanksgiving holidays of Burbank. Cal. Mr. Lambert will be ing a gun club in the W.S. aennrtment with ato on B. Holmguist in St. Louls, missed greatly at the West shop, as he here. and in order to be able to even 1Mo. was extremely popular. The shop make a showing to compare with the Kelly Powell, car man, has recently forces sent flowers to his funeral. rcal marksmen here, the writer and purchased a new Sash sedan. Oscar Plant and Miss Jessie Rose Mrm. Narrs held a little target practice Milton Howard broke a record last were married November 23. Nay-. your ~jf their own. After seeing our old week when he laid off for a few days garden grow roses, Oscar. lead squirter" in action Rill has been Whlle off, he took his family on a trip Mrs. Clark Ralston recently made a trying to trade us his new Winchester to Memphis, Tenn. visit to Lamar, Col., account illness of 4nr-". ..,it Melvin Lowe, car man, has just re- Mr. Ralston's father. George Marler has been employed turned from Water Vallev.-. Miss.. where Pierce ato on,-boilermaker, is making extra in the tin shop to help out on he visited his father. popular week end trips to Heeling the rush work caused by the new bulld- The first freight train to go over thc Snrlnas. Arkansas. Come on. pierce in- program here. new Pensacola line went to Columbus. tell us who is she? Say, by the way; The writer received a shipment a? Xfiss.. on December 6th and the first Pierce, ole' boy, do you serenade her flne pecans from Vernon County whlch passenger train on December 15th. with the French Harp. like you use to he had ordered for the boys and "Bill" Marrs is still unable to account for the Albert Mundy, car oiler, is taking a do un in Bever's office 'urinz the~--- vacation in Knoxville, Tenn. lunch- hour to the Office dank. mysterious disnppearance of several Xrs. R. F. Dees and little sons. Ray- Edward Minor and Miss Nellie Med- pounds that he left opened in the shop. mond. Jr., and Joe Sydney, have re- Of course none of the boys would sat lin were married hTovember~ 23. Manv-- turned from an extensive trip to happy days to you, ~ddie. them. Shreveport, La., Arcadia, ,La, and other Jack Mercer, of Clinton, made thls Mr. and Xrs. 0. S. Bradley are the shop and office a business call recentlv. pcints where they vis~ted relatives. W0ud narents of a flne baby bov.-. born XIm. Dees comments very much on the - Every available blow torch has been Sovember 24. plessed Into service lately, thawing courtesies shown them by the different 11. J. Plank, boilermaker. has a new train crews. out frozen pipes. car. -4s we have bcen informed the paint Valentine Green, boilermaker ap- department will be reported in the WEST COACH AND PAINT SHOP prentice, made a week-end trip Decem- XIagazine by George Holman. the ber 3rd to xeodesha. Bridge carpenter's by Arthur Bunch, SPRINGFIELD, MO. Robert J. Walsh. pipe fltter, visited and the Scale department by Henrv Chicago November 20, to see the eleven Xolan?; We anticlpnte and hope for FRANK SCHELLHARDT. Reporter of his alma mater, Notre Dame Univer- some newsey news'' from these de- sity, play California U. By the way, partments, as they have a large ter- G. A. Robinson, mill man of the west folks, "Bob" mas something of an ath- 7.itors to draw from. Let's all boost side coach shop, was appointed state lete at this school some years back. for our Magazine. Page 47
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT been unable to work the Dast week on had almost entirely moved their win- account of receiving sevkre burns to ter quarters on account of someona WICHITA, KANS. one of his feet. whispering to them that December 1st. Marion IValker recently returned at 12:Ol a. m. was as long as they JAS. N. HARQROVE, Reporter from the Frisco Hosoital at St. Louis. could remain thereabouts with any de- The sky is the limit'when it comes to gree of safety. There were three By the tlme these items come out praise for our Frisco Hospital, she young fellows, however, who dia not Xm:u will be over and we will be start- says. heed the warning soon enough, and Ine R new vear. and h0~ethat each one Clarence Million is enjoying a fifteen who were rracinc the tables of certain day vacation in Texas. Newbure residenters before the sea- Richard JIorris, boilerwasher, has son was well on its way. Though been sick for several days. Glad to L me was not plentiful, the party seem- sure all will join me in putting forth report that he is able to be back at ed to rellsh the trip with enthusiasm. our best eflorts to make the .coming work. The Frisco was reoresented bv the fol- year more profitable than the last. for A new bolt cutter and lathe machine lowing- employes 'in the huht: 5. A the company as well as the Frisco Fam- have been installed in the machine Jlontgon~ery.assistant roundhouse fore- Ily. shop. There are not but a few of us man: E. R. Moore. fireman: Ellis Gray- The Greater Traffic Club met Decem- but we are just as proud of our shop son, 'hostler; J. Ji Swift, engineer and ber 7th, with Mr. Carter. assistant su- as if it was one of tile larger ones. K. G. Stoll. yardmaster. peytintendent, acting chairman. We think these meetings are a great bene- fit lo us and would like to see more NORTH BACK SHOPS attend. LOCAL NO. 32-NEWBURG, MO. Geo. Patterson, car repairer, who has SPRINGFIELD, MO. ED. F. FULLER, Reporter horn- .. -. . in.- - the.- - - Frlsco Hosoital at St. Louis. has returned home and expects to re- ALEX WATTS. Reporter tl:m to work January 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woodall are -- Rex Gill, round house clerk, has hls the parents of a fine baby girl, born Fred Shanks made a flying trip to ordpr-.- -. in.- - -for - a new Ford. He believes November 11th. Mr. Woodall is stock St. Louis, Sunday, December 4th.. re- in keeping up with the times. lnan at store room. This will make a turning on No. 5, arriving in Spring- Thls office has been rushed making I.ew baby picture soon. fleld. 3:20 a. m. Monday. a~)ollcations for Dasses for the holi- Mr. and Mi-Y. R. I). Wilson were ~lex.Watt and son, fames Paul, were dijrs. shopping in St. Louis one day this St. Louls visitors November 27. Spend- It has been the custom by the employes month. Mr. Wilson is car foreman ing the day with a daughter who is in nt the Unlon Station here to erect a here. school there. Xmas tree In the lobby of the Union Miss Iva rite was in St. Louis the The new mono-rail being installed, -atatlon. .- ... - -. This vear the tree is larger 6th to see her brother, Orville, who is connecting the new round house with and betterecorated than ever before. a patient in the Frisco hospital. Found the machine shop is about completed, It is said that this Xmas tree is seen him improving nicely and says he will and those who know. claim it is the bv more oeo~lethan any other Xmas be able to come home soon. last word in efficiency. tiee In thk state of Kansas. Misses Rose Mary and Grace Mor- There was much rejoicing in the gan, daughters of Dispatcher Morgan, wheel department of the machine sh0~ spent a few days last month visiting over the-installing of a large cannon LOCAL No. 17 friends in Kentucky. ball heating stove. Harry Gazette, Sylvester Furse, store helper, at storc their foreman, had it installed. You WEST TULSA, OKLA. room, spent a few days at Christmas can always trust Harry to be on the time with his uarents at Kit Carson, look-out for the comfort and con- E. F. BEATTY. Reporter C010. venience of his pen. Misses Helen and Ruth Fellows were The large thirty-seven passenger bus Local fumber 17 and the fuel de- in St. Louis the 5th interviewing Old that has been under process of con- partment held a joint meeting Novem- Santa Claus. Miss Helen is operator struction in the cabinet shop, is com- ber 28th. at which time several inter- 11ere. pleted, and made its initial trip to Sa- &ting and instructive lectures were 311.. 31. L. Guinney, traveling supply pulpa, December 1st. given on the conservation of fuel. man, was here the 6th, checking up Nrs. Walter Flsher, of Pueblo, Colo., Mr. Elzie Dennis, night coach car- cabooses and other supplies. He is out is spending the holidays here with her penter has at last taken the fatal ot Mr. Worman's office. parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Robinson. step in other words he has taken a S. E. Fellows and family spent Floyd Leonard is visiting his old pludge into the depths of matrimony. Thanksgiving in Springfield with their bcyhood home in Neligh, Nebraska, dur- Dld not learn the bride's name. All the son Don and family,. ing the holidays, Mrs. Leonard ac- boys extend to Elzie their heartfelt I.'-. E.- Fuller.- ~~---- machinist. Herman Ful- companied him. It will be something co&ratulations. ler, switchman, Jay ~toll,exoperator, of a family reunion, as there wlll. be Mr. John H. Sortore, tool room man. and T. J. Roemer, local druggist, went four brothers together, one he has not !s back on thc job after an absence of huntina for a few days last month up seen in twenty years. :mo months, occasioned by ill health. on I3ig-piney. Following game bagged. Our foreman, Fred Shanks, is drlv- Mr. Ira B. Moody, air brake man, has It19 rabbits, 5 squirrels, several quail. ing a brand new Studebaker Dictator, gone in for duck hunting with all the C. E. Ray and T. J. Staggs, englneers. it sure is some classy car. usual zeal displayed by amateurs. He and H. C. Lynch, fireman, went hunt- John T. Reed returned to work to- savs that he has never got a shot at inrr near Ni~awin.Saskatchewan. Can- day, after a week's absence; caused by
onk. but has run several down. ah>, ca cite ~ l&t month. Their one big illness, only to be laid off account re- Ye reporter spent Thanksgiving day days' hunting trlp was with a party duction in force. in Iola, Kansas. or-thirteen. Fourteen moose and four Alex Watt and wife were called to Casoer Oaks, car carnenter. suffered deer were killed and our men had one Kansas City, December 12, account 111- the &fortune of breaking' his arm moose each to their credit. ness and death of Mrs. Matt's mother, several days ago. We first heard that L. 0. Cook, locomotive carpenter, Mrs. R. P. Snears. he broke It by trying to pat himself spent Thanksgiving at Fort Madison. James Strader, brass foundry work- on the back, but later on learned that Iowa, visiting his daughter. er, at north side, will spend his vaca- it was through accident. Harvey A. Hughes, 1st class car tion with Mrs. Strader, sight-seeing in Clay h'ash and brother. James, car man, was among those who went after Pbnsacola. Florida. carpenters, have been transferred to the turkevs this vear. but had no lucli. Floyd Leonard, sheet metal worker the coach track as truck workers. Patrick- Alesan-der; extra fireman at in north side tin shop, accompanied by Thomas Riddle, mill man, had a rath- Xewburg, was paid a nlce visit by the hls wife, visited in Cabool. Mo., Sun- er bad smash-up the other day when stork, December 2nd. and was present- day, November 27. Spent the day with his Lizzie trled to do a tail-spin after ed with two young firemen. a nephew he had lost all trace or un- being struck by another car. Mr. Rid- Frank R. Short, second class boiler- til recently, had not seen him since he dle escapcd with a few minor bruises maker, is qualified to talk concerning was a very small boy, twenty gears and is now back on the job. his turkey hunting this year. 311,. 8 go. I~calNumber 17 is getting along Short brought in two of the big birds, Mrs. Chas. Tindall. has been caIIefl nicelv after the election of new officers. brought down by his trusty firearm. to Chicago on account of the serious We kuallp have a very good attend- The stork has been active about this illness of her grandchildren. Mr. ance and are going t3 try to make this vicinity in the immediate Dast. Geo. Tindall is a blacksmith at the north Local one of the best on the System Wissbaum, 1st class machinist, was side. this year. presented with a fine baby girl, No- James Burrell and wife are visltlng Hope everybody had a very Merry vcmber 24th, 1927. relatives in Dragoon. New Mexico, dur- Chrlstrnas and will enjoy a happy and Mrs. Otto Wyzard, wife of Otto Wy- inr the holidays. Mr. Burrell is also prosperous Kew Year. znrd, 3rd class boilermaker. wa- 01)- a -blacksmith at the north side. erxted on at Springfield hospital last Tony Kennedy, machinist, will visit n~onthfor gallstones. She is recovrr- . :. father and other relatives and LOCAL No. 30-PITTSBURG, KANS. ina nicely. friends in Victoria, Houston, and other A party of about twelve veteran nim: Texas points durlng Xmas holidays. TVILLIAJI CHANEY, Reporter rods fared forth into South Missour:. Orville Armstrong and wife, mach- on November 30th. and pitched their inist at north side, spent thelr vaca- Herbert Wilson, stationary fireman, tcnts somewhere in the neighborhood tton in Long Beach, Cal., visiting old has been present at several opossum of Paddy's Creek, some fifty miles from friends and making new ones. Orville suppers recently; the flrst 'possurn meat here. Each member of the party saps when he gets back he will tell us hr had eaten, he says, since leaving- bosomed the desire to bring down a the difference between California and 'Alabama twenty-one years ago. nice turkev cobbler. It ~ro~ed,how- Missouri. and the advantaaes- of the William Chaney. engine wiper, has ever, that'fo? some reason the turks Ozarks. Page 48
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT were made by Virgll Johnson and \V. Sam Larson, tank man, suffered a PENSACOLA, FLA. A. Stewart. Entertainment was fur- severe bruise on hls nose some time nished by the Frisco Paramount auar- aao when he Sli~~edand fell. He Is tet corndosed of Slim Matthews, Cecil reported as beini'well on the roac Walts, Ira Smith and Joe Weddle. recovery at this writing. Local Number One met December 2. John Pirtle, machinist second class. Brother Huff, vice president, presided, has returned from a very pleasant v4sir as President Reynolds of the local, wad with home folks around Mor1lgo unable to attend. New pins were se- Springs, Rlissourl. lected. Joseph Plourd supplyman, laId on C. A. Nash. foreman of the South Side several days the' first part of Dec em. davs on account of il tin shop, has a Chevrolet coach now. ber resting up for the winter lnorlths the fob. Virgil and Minnie Lee Brown, son which were just ahead. .Mr. I. R. Hodgen, electrician, likes and daughter of Theodore Brown of John Bigelow left the first of last his new location and has moved his the South tin shop, spent a week end ntonth for St. Louis where he wlll ellter family to Pensacola. In Tulsa. They witnessed the Spring- the hospltal for medical attention. we Mr. J. R. Hlrsch, Nr. Rube Carter and fleld and Tulsa football game. hope to soon have him back with uS. Mrs. G. H. Payne, of Penuacola, form- A grease reclaiming process has been We extend to ail our best wlshes !or erly of ~Memphis, Tenn., express their installed at the South Side Shops, under a happy new year and a year bnm sympathy in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. the direction of Mr. Malett. full of all the good things of life. Glass of Mempll~s,for the loss of their Alfred Drenem is absent from work infant daughter, noted in the December on account of sickness. issue. reported by Otto Ketrman of Lo- Joe Watkins. of the reclamatlon Dant. MASTER MECHANIC'S OFFlC cal No. 19. has returned to work after several KANSAS CITY, MO. Mr. R. Carter, tank and, cab .carpen- days' absence on account of sickness. ter, will have hls family wlth h~mfrom Memphis, Tenn.. about December 20. H. F. SHIVERS. Reporter -Mr. Carter likes our climate in Pensa- LOCAL No. PGSHERMAN, TEXAS ccla. M'hen the blizzard hit Kansas I last month, there was an S. 0. S. a M. H. MURPHY, Reporter in to the home folks by the 3118 LOCAL NO. 1-SPRINGFIELD, MO. Marjorie Cralg and Katherine Wc Local No. 26 met in regular session for more suitable clothes in order November 28th. wlth all oflicers pres- w JACK STEWART, Reporter ent. The main purpose of the meeting keep from freezing. The heavles was to organize a Ladies' Auxiliary. forth-coming by flrst mail and we : Frank Herman, of the South tin shop. after which the Local was entertained contident the young ladies will be a has returned to work, after several by a varied musical program. Refresh- to pull through till the wild geese weeks' absence on account of injured ments were served and everyone had north again. hand. a big time. Quite a number from this office Clarence Doran, of the South Side Xrs. E. Inalehart has lust returned tended the dance at Ft. Scott on C announces his marriage- to MISS Ethel from a trlp t5 California. - cember the 12th. from all accou Flood of Nixa. Walter Van Sickle is off sick. every one had one grand and nlori Rfr; E. Sanford and children spent Mr. F. F. Griffin, machinist, has re- time- especially on the sleeper -corn Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City. turned to work after beina off sick two hack to Kansas City. The only a1 Brother Gooch was appointed by - dent we heard of was that Nick Fra~ weeks... - .- - -. President Reynolds as a Committee to Frisco shops and other citizens of clerk in the yard master's oflice, ca meet wlth Local Number 2, to get a Sherman are staging a big rat killlng very near injuring himself trying new hall. campaign. Nr. P. L. Stenger, erecting get into the hammock in an uppe: Association Number 1 met Nov. 18, foreman, Is the champion rat catcher. berth. Some one flnally got Nlck all and a large crowd attended. Three "Red" O'Hanlon and wife have just bedded down and evervthlna- was a\lie! candidates were taken in. returned from a trip to Arizona. after- that. H. A. Pickens, secretary to Chairman H. L. McDuffie. stationarv enaineer. ~ost- all of us got through tl Junkins, read a very interesting paper Is confined to his'bed with Imm those salvaged from the country hearyweight honors with a 9% pound sometimes a concrete outfit or structur- Llacksm~th shop. girl, who has been christened Patric~a al steel kit. He has to have the tools A very instructive safety first meet- J eane. when he gets to the job, for he is ex- ing was held here, around December A notable decrease in accidents and pected to make repairs as soon an pos- 1st. Owing to the absence of \V. B. ~niurieshas been brouaht about in thct sible. Berry, our congenial master mechanic. year just closing from the position of The scale department employs a shop P. ,J. Moore, general foreman, was ninth place in 1926 to the fourth place foreman, Henry Noland, and two me- ,.bllged to serve in his place. Xany in 1927, is a record to he proud of and chanics in the scale sh~~in Snrina- ~uraestiona were made which we will whether we will win the nennant for fleld and one inspector and on6 con- pui-forth every effort to carry them the greatest decrease in accidents re- struction man on the road. out mains to be seen, but nevertheless, such The writer and Eddie Fuerst, one of Mr. and Mrs. Harold King, Spring- record can only he brought about by the scale shop mechanies, have return- field. formerly of Ft. Scott, visited rel- the practice of safety first by every- ed from Kansas City where they made atlves in Ft. Scott Thanksgiving day. c ne. minor repairs to the big, two-section, Harold is serving the last six months fifty-foot track scale. Mr. Flannigan of his time in the Springfield shops as i~ very proud of this scale. an apprentice. OKLAHOMA CITY LOCAL No. 15 Mr. White, the other scale man in the Springfleld shop. recently found that E. W. GEE. Renorter the stork had left a new scale man at NORTH SIDE SIDELIGHTS -- his home in St. Louis. He expects to Wm. Owens is sporting a new Chev- move the family to Springfleld in the rolet coupe. near future. EMERY HAGUEWOOD. Reporter The Ladies' Auxiliary of Local No. 15 gave a play ATov. 16th. directed by James Wamble, superintendent of XIrs. Jesse Moore. entitled "Get your BRIDGE & BUILDING DEPT. motive power, Midland \Talley railway, Nan" it was a big success and netted EASTERN DIVISION whose headquarters are at Muskogee. about $30.00 to be used for a Christ- Okla., renewed acquaintances here re- mas tree for the shop crafts. cently. Incidentally i\Ir. Wamble was Car Foreman E. L. Phelps has a new ARTHCR BUNCH, Reporter vtry enthusiilstlc about our methods of Paige Coupe and boy, its class alright. I,:.ndling inupections and work reports. Frisco greater traffic club held elec- Walter Hensel. niecework checker~~--~~~-- arrting that he intended to inaugurate tion of officers Thursday evening. De- at ChiRee, 1\10.,' 2nd- ~ family spent :I like system on the Midland Valley. cember 8th and D. L. Estes was re- Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hensel's ow- Roy G. Williamson has finished his elected president for 1928, Mr. Estes rnts, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bunch; at apprenticeship and Is now a full fledg- is operator at South Yard, and was Springfield, Mr. Bunch is an inspector ed machinist and haR been assigned to elected unanimously. Geo. Papin, sec- at Southern Junction. Mr. and Mrs. extra work here. relary of Local No. 1.5, was elected vice- Hensel also spent a few days at Monett. Edgar Jackxon, machlnlst. is at work president to represent the car depart- visit in^ Mrs. Hensel's sister. Mrs. S. H. again, after several months' absence ment: Raymond E. Stewart, represent- Beard.- on account of illness. ing the car inspectors; R. E. Hughes, Mrs. Roy Smith, wife of B. 8: B. car- Lucien Spangler, lead man on the the coach department; P. R. Purcell, penter, spent Christmas with relatlves truck gang, has returned to worlc after the boilermakers: John Royce, the at Willow Springs. a months' absence on account of a se- machinists, and C. 0. Mitchell. the store We arc pleased to see Thomas Baker vere carbuncle on his back. department. We hope to see the shop up and around after several weeks ill- James Esaex. boilermaker, has been crafts take the lead in getting new ness. Xr. and Mrs. Baker spent Chrlst- granted a sixty days' leave of absence business for 1928. mas mith their folks at- Jonesboro, and is risitlng hls parents in Cali- Ark. fornia. Nrs, Rssex accompanied him. \Ve wish to extend to Ellis Ma field Death layed a heavy hand on us dur- LOCAL NO. 7-FT. SMITH, ARK. B. k B. carpenter. our sympathy k thi ing the past month. James Loser, boil- loss of his mother. Mrs. Nancy Jan~? ermaker, is grieving the death of his AIayfleld. who passed on recently. Mrs. father, which occurred at his home in H. 1-1. MORQAZT. Reporter Mayfield is survived by flve sons and Rve daughters. Westfield. Ill.. and was caused by in- L. \V. Caviness has discarded his car juries suffered when struck by an au- for a bicycle which he rides to worlc tomobile. RECLAMATION PLANT L. R. Cardwell, boilermaker, suficr- these cool mornings. Luther Burns and family visited his SPRINGFIELD, MO. ed the loss of his mother, whose death father at Heavner. Okla., through the occurred at the family home at Sey- Christmas holidays. mour. 310. Mrs. B. G. Ryan and son have return- 1'. 0. CHAPMAN, Reporter Joe Schellhsrdt, machinist, was off rd to their home in Dallas, Texas after or' account of the death of Jlrs. Schell- a short vislt mith her hrother,'J. R. Ira Jones has been absent from work hardt's randf father, which occurred a1 White. on account of illness in his family. 'Rralnut Grove. Fort Smith experienced a verv heavy Jack Stewart, sheet metal worker Rav Powers, truckman, is mourning rainfall December 13. The writer was helper, made a business trip to Itansa~ the death of his father. which occur- informed that six inches of water fell Citv. Mo.. and Topeka. Kansas. red at Cwbool. Mo.. December 4. H. P. during a twenty-four hour period. Sherman Rutledge, blacksmith, vlsit- Brumley, supervisor of air repair work. Quite a number of our fellow shopmen erl his mother at I January, 1928 Page 51 In the drive lo raise funds for the Moore, machinist in the roundhouse, Chester Ccnrly. boilermaker, has his I'ommunity Chest. the Frisco Shops who has been off several months on new Ersk~neSix. were among the flrst to report a one account of an operation. is back with You ought to see our new air shack hundred per cent subscription. Roy us again. now. You would think it was an of- Jackson and Mike Wagoner were tha Parker Keel, was ill recently with Ace. It has been enlarged and painted 1:rlsco shop solicitors. tonsilitis. and F. D. Knipp, air man, tells the Bob Orendriff and Kirk Johnston. Frank Junkins, general chairman. bunch where to nut their greasy- -gloves boilermakers, have bumped back on the Springfield. was with us December 9. when they come in. night shift. Jean Allen, machinist 1s Always glad to have him with us. Johnnie King, the lonely coppersmith, laid OR. Hope he will make his visits more has a hard time here lately. He has CliRord Carter of Arkansas City. often. been out hunting several times and Kansas, son of Tom Carter, mn(.hinia, Sympathy is extended to the family reported no luck. recently vi!iiterl home folks. of James A. Rodger, who died Decem- J. H. Rees, carpenter and Jerry Tur- Dutch Clark, tool ber 10. Rodgers was a car carpenter ner, tank man, have consolidated. They at the freight house. have both moved into a new duples Plan-then plug. house. during the Christmas holfiays. The Local craft had it's regular meet- Roy Whlte, machinist. recently was ing December 5, with a 100% attend- 111 with the flu. NORTH SHOPS-SPRINGFIELD, MO. ance. also we had a visitor. Mr. Junklns. 81. V. "Pat" Wilkerson was ill recent- who made a very interesting talk. ly with tonsilltis. SHERXAN W. ELLIS, Reporter Marion Knnzelman. boilermalcer at Mrs. B. A. Glddens and small son of Ft. Smith, and Roy Majors, welder at Houston. Tea., are visiting Mr. and krs. Tim Regan, machinlst, was ill re- Sherman, are back home for a while to Tom Giddens. 31r4. B. A. Giddens--..- was cently. take in the sights nnd scenery. formerly a resident of Enid, when her Jack Rubin, who flnished his appren- Two old time friends, that now work husband was employed in the shops. ticeship November 9, is working as For the Frisco, met recently in Hugo, T. E. Carter and wife spent Decem- flrst-class machinist in the motor car Olilnhoma. F. V, Maxfleld, claim agent ber 4 vlsiting their son Tom Jr a stu- shop. from Ft. \Vorth, and F. D. Knipp, mach- dent at the Baptist Semlnary, Ssawnee, Hans Nielson, machinist, has return- inist of Hugo. They were reared to- Oklahoma. ed to work after several days' illness gether. and started their railroading Hotor cars are now being used on at his home. together on the Texas & Paciflc ra~lroad Trains Mo. 606 and 606. They make the This shop extends sympathy to Argil and both say that was a good old road trip from Enld to Beaumont and re- Killingsworth. supply man. whose to work for. but the Frisco 1s a better turn, then run to Avard and return, grandmother Mrs. Margaret Haga 86 one. Mr. 3Iarfleld will be in Hugo 370 miles each trlp. We believe this is died at the Gome of her daughter, hrs: about two weeks on business. a record for motor car operation. C. E. Davies, at Wishart, Mo., recently. Martin Fuller eleven year old son Mrs. Clinton C. Brown and children of H. H. ~uller,'recently mas o~erated have returned from a two week visit MECHANICAL NEWS on for an abscess on one of the bones with relatives in Oklahoma. in hls left leg. He is doing well at Art Woods, machinist apprentice. WEST SHOPS-SPRINGFIELD, MO. present has returned to work after a few days' Warren a. Cole, tank truck man illness at his home. J. A. PULLAR and A. C. S3fITH. died recently after a brief illness. ~r: Ben A. Dunlop, who flnished his ap- Reporters Cole had been employed here for the prenticeship recently, has been trans- last five years, and was one of the ferred to Memphis as flrst-class electri- kncwn and well liked boys in the cian in the car llghting department. The .4rabama boys have Joe Korn be- shops. Jfr. Cole leaves a wlfe. three We wish Ben the best of success. lieving orances grow in Hirmingham, sons and one daughter; also a host of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ellis, of Pittsburg. so he ~lanneda trip there Christmas -.frl~ndn. - .. - .. . Kans.. spent Thanksgiving day with to replbnish his supply. As It will be 1928 by the time this their son, S. W. Ellis, who is reporter Raymond Trissell know as sand^", appears In print I want to take this for this space. and Jesse Brookshire, were marr~ed opportunity to wish the editor and his Howard Cox, electrician apprentlce, December 3. staff a very prosperous and happy new mas transferred from the west coach A. 13. Bishop. machinist, spends most year and best wishes for the contin- shop, Springfleld, to this shop recently. week ends at West Plains visiting wife ued success of our Frisco ~m~~loi&'The large white bus, which has been and relatives. Magazine. flnished at thls shop, was delivered at Paul Gakwitz, better lcnown as "Wa- Tulsa. November 30. This bus has n gon man" is planning on a turkey hunt seating capaclty of thirty-seven per- during the holidays if he can get home LOCAL NO. 1-MEMPHIS, TENN. sons, and was put in sewice December from the depot, a distance of 80 miles "Down in Dlxie" 1, transporting Frisco employes be- with poor roads. tween Tulsa and Sapulpa. Mr. and Mrs. 0. S. Bradley are the James H. Masterson. boilermaker proud parents of a 9 pound son, born OTTO KETTXIANN. Reporter third class, was off from work a few November 24. days recently with an injured knee. Bill Xewman and family spent thelr Well, now that the new year is here Jim Vanhook, day watchman, return- ,--vL.. A. let's all work harder and make 192d ed to work recently following a few fe visited Blr- the best year the Frisco has ever had. days' illness at his home. It won't be long now until we move Frank Eagleburger, traveling elec- Into our new home at Yale Tenn. So. trical foreman, and his gang of wire old Reo touring car for a new Ford. if any of you fellows from bther points twisters. worked at this shop for thirty Stanley Woods, special machinist ap- drop in to see us, don't be surprised if days recently. They installed light nre11tic.e. is now weldlng. Says it is we have the "big head". We are proud and power wirlng in the new round- Good experience. of our new shops. We want ever? one house and erected a power line be- West shop employes, remember Local to come out to see us, when we move tween the power house and mill shop. No. 2 meets every flrst and third Tues- In. Frank Ball. machinist has purchas- dav in each month on Commercial The rrafety-cup is going to be ours ed a new radio. You kAow Frank has Street. this quarter. We have advanced one a small chicken farm, and savs he has Bill Dorr. machiyfst. has a new Nash point each quarter and now we intend to furnish the chickens with some car and will have Safety First. Frlsco to have it. amusement through the winter months. Lines" nainted on it. Watch out, boys, We had our safetv meet in^ in the H. C. Cozad, machinist, returned to and don't bumn into him. ~eneralforeman's office on November - - - . . - .. . . - .. - .. work December 5, following- a week's 25. Those on this committee are Er- illness. thage azd Joplln for Christmas. bin Billinqs. Leo Steinburg, E. C. Kum- John Reed, sheet metal worker, re- Harry Orvbs machinist. will visit merle and Otto Kettmann. On Novem- turned to work December 12, after be- -Portland. ~ - ~--~- ~eattlle and San Francisco ber 30. the safety committee of the ing conflned by illness to his home during tiie holidavs. dirfsion met in Mr. Gamble's office. We ten days. Ha1 Ingrcn~claims to have the only were proud to know that we advanced "Owl" hound in the state. to the thlrd place. Homer Waiman. machinlst foreman. B. G. Gamble master mechanic and LOCAL No. %HUGO, OKLA. was called to his mother's bedside at w. H. Qirnson, henera1 foreman, visited Peoria. 111.. recently. We hope for her our local recently. Hope to have them ORAY N. WRIGHT, Reporter immediate recovery. with us again. Richard Thomas, boilermaker, had How did you like the movie show on G. S. Garrison, general foreman, was some bad luck during the extreme cold December 5. over in the coach? A few a Monett visitor this month. spell. His engine block on his dodge of these nnd we will always keep the Hugh Tinslev, night machinist. snent froze and bursted. eafety cup. It was given by the Pull- several days' visiting in ~a~ul~a;'ind R. C. Heinze, foreman and appren- man Company. reported a good time hunting. tice instructor, sure is a busy man. It W. H. Motes. president of our local. A. R. Barrow has returned from the is left up to him to make machinists urges all members to attend the busi- hospital, having had an operatlon per- out of the apprentices. When they serve ness meetlnm regularly. We are do- formed on his nose. their four pears, Mr. Heinze has sure ing ureat work. It will pay all mem- Charlie Potts. night machinist, has made mechanics out of them. He is a beru to keep their attendance cards In been all smiles this week. He has a very capable instructor. When there good standing. new boy at his home. is a foreman off duty in other depart- IV. D. Early, the local's treasurer. Clyde Knight. machinist. has been off ments. Mr. Heinze is ready to flll his was off recentlr on account of losing several days on account of sickness, vacancy. a part nf one of his fingers. l,ut is back now and feeling fine. Remember, the 2nd term of the Fris- Sfrs. G. L. Humes. wife of the mach- E. H. Mfitthews, electrician, has pur- co night school starts January 9. All inist, was ill recently. chased a farm. employes welcome. Page 52 H. L. Bird and M. L. Guinney, Frisco IVe all hope every one had a merrr traveling accountants: H. E. Farns- Xmas and will have a happy new yea! I WESTERN DIVISION I worth. Missouri Pacific traveling ac- countant, and F. E. Wingate, Santa Fe 1 I traveling accountant. STORES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Mr. and Mrs. R, D. Williams snent SHERMAN, TEXAS an enjoyable week's vacation recehtly. ENID, OKLA. vlsiting friends and relat~vesin Carth- age, Lamar and Kansas City, &lo. Might IVA SEWELL, Reporter Our Slogn~l-Boost or Blow add that Mr. Willlams is st111 undev the care of a doctor. but his condition Have been asked to report that 0. CAMPBELL & CAMPBELL, Re~Orters is rapidly Improving and the severe K. Freeman is in charge of the Frisco cold he has had for the Dast four or Dancing Club at Fort IVorth. Ben S. Shirk, former assistant super- flve months is just about lo leave him The radio bu~is here now and has Intendent, Western Division, renewed at last. bitten Jimlnie ~Honalter. accountant old acquaintances here recently. .J. R. Sickles mas another member of also Joe Bryan, electrician. Jimmie i. MISS Ada Dillion, chie'f clerk's steno- this de~artment. who was fortunate losing many good hours sleep now, and grapher, is back with us again, after enough -to get off on a short vacation we hear cluite a bit about the hired several months of ill health and we this month. Jack postponed the big hand and the sunflower girl from Kan- are very glad to have her back again. hunting trip he has been planning on sas. Miss Majorie Maliaby, who was holding for months and went to Springfield, C. V. Montgomery and daughter, down Ada's job while she was away. Mo., to visit some old friends and rel- Dorothy, attended the Sherman Hlgh. has gone back to her position in the atives. The oiYice force regrets that Waco High football game at Waco dlvislon engineer's oflice and Miss Jack did not go hunting and bring Saturday. December 10th. This was a Clara Shumaker bumped in at Arkan- hack home some duck, as he had al- state championship game, but the Sher- sas City. ready expressed his desire of enter- man Bearcats lost to the Waco Tigers. Remember our telling you about taining the force with a large duck Margnrct Guin, daughter of I<. P. James Reynolds building a new bunga- dinner as a sort of Christmas present. Guin, storekeeper, had her tonsils re- low? IVell, on Sovernber 23 at King- On account of the recent cold meath- moved Friday, December 9th. fisher. Okla.. he was married to Miss er every one has heen staying away A. T. Todd, storekeeper, Fort Worth. Bonnie King and now the new home from the tennis court and it looks like visited us December 2nd. is complete. Jimmie, as everyone on there will be no more games until about Eskell Russell, stenographer in the the Western division knows, is chief nest summer. This season has been a master mechanic's office, wan in Waco, clerk at the freight house, and Nrs. very enjoyable one and we hope to Texas. December loth, to attend tho Reynolds used to be the 0. S. & D. make the nest one even better by get- Sherman High-Waco High footbal! clerk there, so after all, it is quite a ting more players to come out all the game. Frisco affair, and all wish them much time. At present the court is in bet- E. F. Tuck. general foreman. Fort ter shape than it ever has been and Worth, was in Sherman, Friday. Decem- happiness. ber 2nd. There 1s quite an epidemic of mumps next summer, with a lot of hard work. among the children of the vrjfious em- we intend to make it one of the best The Frisco Social Club had a very courts on the Frisco. enjoyable evenlng Tuesday, December ployes at Enid, and if the swelling" 6th. There were about 2.50 people in spreads to the office force there will attendance. The entertainment for the probably be no news from this division evening was under the supervision of in the next editlon of the Magazine. TEXAS LINES N. Thorworth, boiler foreman, who mar We are very sorry to announce the ciiairman of the entertainment com- death of Frank Hinkle, former road- mittee, aid C. V. Montgomery, secre- master, on December 7, at his home at tary of the club. Wichita and estend our sympathy to STORES AND MECHANICAL DEPT. his famlly. He had been in the service of the Frlsco since 1893, and had been FT. WORTH, TEX. roadmaster from July lst, 1907, until CENTRAL DIVISION he was pensioned recently, due to ill I I health. His many friends on the dhi- H. R. GLASCOCK. Reportcr sion deeply mourn his loss. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Sunday, Novcmber 27th. R. C. Can- We estend our deepest sympathy to ady. assistant division superintendent, B L B. Foreman Henry Smith and €am- FT. SMITH, ARK. Enid: T. F. Jones, roadmaster and H. ily in the death of their infant daugh- V. Kengle. B. 8.z R. foreman, held a ter. FLORA BOIdLINGER. Reporter malntcnance-of-way book of rules A1 Cash, passenger engineer, is con- meeting at Clinton: thirty-six section templating a trip to his brother, who Mr. and d1r1.. H. E. Martin. St. Louis. fnremen and B. & B. men were pres- rcsides in San Francisco. California. recently visited Mr. and Mrs. W. F. ent. Luncheon at Coleman Hotel follow- John Ferguson, engine inspector, was Griggs. The visitors were guests oI ed. A talk was made by each man c-alled to the bedside of his father, who honor at a party givcn by Mr. and Mrs. present and special emphasis placed on is reported seriously ill. Griggs. a number of the guests being nccident prevention and better service. If they would own up to it, ever.? former associates a.nd co-worlters with J. A. Harley, retired engineer, has body around here wants one of the new Mr. hlartin in the Frisco office% been in the St. Louis Hosnitai for the Fords. Think a salesman could easily Miss Alice Cantrell, dxughter of ' past few weeks. sell 4. T. Todd one. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Cantrell. uws chosen Mrs. J. P. Ferguson, wife of the pen- We are all highls enthused in the Queen of home coming by the Pt. Smith era1 car foreman, is steadily improcing. organization of the Prisco Employes' high school and presided over nll ac- Mrs. C. F. Allen, wife of Englneer Club at this point and are proud to tivities taking place on annual Home Allen. who was badlv iniured in an have as our flrst president, Mr. E. F. Coming Day. automobile nccident kecently, is lm- Tuck. of the West Yard Terminal. It A number of the office force took ad- proring. is expected to have a plcasing program vantage of the two holidays and spen: -- the night of the 16th. to be followed Christmas away from Ft. Smith. Oscar by a dance. Selson visited relatives in Sprinmleld. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT C. Wadlev. blacksmith heiner. has Mr, and Mrs. H. A. Likins spent Christ- ENID, OKLA. purchased a-new Chevrolet sedan', He mas with friends and relatives in won't bring it down just yet. Springfield and Walnut Grove, Mo. H. F. \'aughn, boss hostler, has The Frlsco Employes' Club is still V. L. THOMAS. Reporter sworn off telling his tales around here. working hard for Frisco busine.ss In Ft. as early one morning, going through Smlth. During the month a meeting We have had so many traveling men the roundhouse he was approached by was held and many plans made for the In town during the last month that it a huge black bear, that had escaped future. Arrangements are being made has been necessarv to secure mace in from the zoo. Funnv. he savn. that thc for a nartv to be s~onsored by the the engineering oklces to makk room night foreman could not be found. committee in January.. for all of them. Those who have been Tulu:~.Okra., who is a brother of JIrs. have the best loading and unloading local freight office, has returned after Ry. facilities in Ft. Smith. spending three weeks in our hospital ltw accountln~ de~artmentextends JIrs. J. Kemp Johnson, wife of.main- in St. Louis. where she underwent an b:iprrr. wirhes to.-charles Eason, secre- tenance of way timekeeper, will spend operation. lo Superintendent Cantrell, and several weeks with her mother, who 4. ;\I. Leitzell. general agent. is con- Fliss Ann Eberlich, Ft. Smith. who resides in Stephens, Arkansas. I. ralesclng from an attack of "flu." were married recentlv. Johnson spent the holid'ays with his C. H. Davenport, cashier at the locat The condition of L. 0. Mouser, who 1s people in Paris, Texas. freight office, and Mrs. Davenport r1t115nedin the St. Louis hospital, is Charles AIcCullough, check clerk, ac- spent their Christmas vacation wlth unchanged. Mrs. Mouser is in St. Louis. count position cut off temporarily has relatives in Tulsa. Their daughter, :md \'i~-ginia and L. 0. Mouser, Jr., are displaced Cecil Jones, assistant' bill Helen, went to Springfleld for a few vlslting at the home of Mr. amd Mrs. clerk. days, and then met her parents in !d. W. Abernathy In Springfleld. Mo. Miss Tina Spier, abstract clerk at the Tulsa. STORE DEPARTMENT .Fm.-. ,, FT. SMITH, ARK. - 4 Hrrschel Jackson, better known as "Rtl," played Smta Claus to the store department employes. He brought beautlful Christmas trees from his farm near Van Buren. Ark., to all his co- workers. The only disappointment n-2s that he failed Lo trim them. Mrs. R. P. Jlnnley and children. Nor- m;i Bell and Eugene, spent a few days at Hailey, No., visiting Nrs. Manley's parents. We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to E. L. Collette, division en- 300 qinver, in the loss of his mother, whosc AMERICAN l death occurred December 15. Karl Johnson and wife spent the holi- da.vs in Hugo, Olcla., as the guest ot' RAI LROADI their parents. Mrs. Johnson remained for a lonser visit. FIND IT. E'. Grlggs. chief clerk. was a vic- tim of the "flu" during December, and THII IERVICE Ra4 confined to his home for nearly IL rcek. Elton Sprouse and mlfe, and their HELPFUL srtn, Jack. spent the Christmas holi- dn.8 in Hugo, Okla, where they vlslted Jn~.k'sgrandparents. J. M. Blankinship, storehelper, has TODAY,more than ever before, time is recovered from a slck spell and is now mone)r! able to resume his dutles. Modern- machinerv~- -2 soeeds-r---- un-r nro-r-- The I. C. S. mill notify your em OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT duction and modern railroads speed up ployer of your progress, giving the FT. SMITH, ARK. tr~vel. - - - - . - - . names of the lessons completed and the PAU~~NESWREKER, Reporter All branches' of railroad service are percentages awarded. Officials of so Happy new pear to all. Especially today demanding greater efficiency. many roads have asked for this infor- wish ,,the girls luck during the "Leap ...The mechanical department seeks Year. mation about ambitious employees that The marriage of Charles 4. Eason, methods of increasing power and de- it is now a regular part of our service. ~~~e,'a~~b,'~l~P~~C~~n~,","~creasing fuel consumption. Bridge and Don't turn this page until you've nlght of November 20, has just been building men must be familiar with the announced They spent their honey- clipped the coupon. Mark it and mail moon dul.i;g the xmasholidays, visit- most modern types of railroad struc- it for full particulars about the line Ing 31r. Eason's parents. who live in tures. Cape Glrardeau. Mo., and relatives of Car inspectors must understand of work you want to follow. xrs. =son, who reside in Philadel- the construction of all kinds of cars. Employee8 of this road will receive a phi& Pa. We wish them a "long Special Discount though happy" married life. Firemen must have a detailed knoml- E. E. Carlock, head timekeeper, and edge of the operation of locdmotives ------family spent the holidays visiting rel- INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS atlres and friends in Charleston, MO., "The Uniceraol Untvrrattv" and the Proper use of fuel in order to Box 8602- 0. Ssranton, Penna. and Dongola, Ill. Wllhout wst or obllsalion. please lcll ma how X can Jf". and Mrs. H. H. Brown of Long become engineers. Engineers must be auallfs for the poslllon, ur In the subjrcl, betas whlrh Beach, Calif., have been guests at the expert in all matters relatins to their I am marking S in lhe llsL below: home of F. E. Brannaman. assistant Lammotlve Enulneer superintendent, and Mrs. Brannaman. engines can expect the best Locomolivc Fireman %%%",nt Alr Brakc Ins~crtor Bmkhceuer Xr. Brown was formerly superlntend- runs. Railroad men in every depart- ORoundhoune Foreman Cox1 Amountant ent of the Central division. Trainman and Carmnn Industrial Management Harold Jaques, welterweight, son OP merit must be on the alert every minute Qmectric LOeomolive and Lxeeutlre Tralning ~~~,d~,"',"tl'i~r:l~~f",~~u,",".u~~~,"f Traln Operator X Steno~rsuhorand :ySi: of every day in order to do their part in Conduelor Tsplsl blsehlntst fl Ser~elarinlWork round bout in Lakevlew, Oregon, last keeping rolling stock repaired and run- Builc~~makor Grod k;ngllsh week. Harold has never met defeat. Pl~cfltter Tcle~r;rphErlulneer Miss Alice Cantrell, daughter of S, ning On schedule time. Prar1tc;d Telephony T. Cantrell. superintendent. was chosen Diesel Enclncr queen of homecoming at the Ft. Smith Three hundred American railroads, Copners milh B Gas Engines Elerlrlrlan ;;:;;.I;; Englnes high school, belng crowned by ivfayor in an effort to produce the highest type Toolmaker 8 Parker. preceeding the game between Painter q Rrmndhoure Sfnchlnlst ~t.Smith and Van Buren high of workman, have adopted the Interna- q Carpenter Conmon School Branches Thanltsgiving day. Miss Cantrell mas tional Correspondence Schools home- q ApDrenllee Tralnlng Hlrh School Subjects nresenled with a beautiful pearl neck- 1~:lIl~~~lC~n~t~~~tloll # Car Pdnoirur Civil Engineer !J Car Inspector lace by the Boston Store and flowers study method for training their em- Brldge Ruildln:: by the' football team. p~oykesin the theory of therr work. Concrete Wurk SurworMrrhanleal O Draalna Chd.stry J. W. Riley. former agent at Bengal, ,\rehlkcta. Blueurlnts B~l~inrr< Currerpondence Oltlahoma, now in line to be pensioned. Better training means greater effi- Structural Engineer OPerunonel JIalupsment reports lhat during hls twenty-one years of service at that station has only ciency and better positions. Whether Kame...... had one frelght claim in the amount Occu~atlon Employed by ...... of $1.76 and no express claims, which you are in the engineering, operating, ...... is a very good record. maintenance or clerical departments, The flfst-basscnger station construct- Street Addroll ...... ed by the Frisco in Ft. Smith, was re- your advancement depends largely on CILY...... 8tBte ...... cently torn down and a. new auto dock the thoroughness of your training. Canodfans mov send this coupon to Inl~naflonalCmrr- built at the same location. We now spondence Bchoola Canadian. Llnnitcd. Jlonlreal. Canah Page 54 Effective January 1. C. F. lladdp. JONESBORO, ARK. CARBON HILL, ALABAMA chief clerk to general agent, appointed TICKET OFFICE ' chief clerk to J. G. Weaver, division T. D. WAGES, Reporter , r~ightagent, vice M. W. Bell transfer- - red to H. C. Conley's office, Oklahoma W. A. SANDERS, Acting Reporter L. Booker. vardmaster. attended an City. We wish them both luck. accident prevention meeting at Dora. zero weather is now welcome at the F. R. Finch, switch engine foreman. Ala.. recently. He said that T. J. Con- cashier's office as the water service recentlv was away from work fifteen nell. yardmaster at Dora. arranged a de~artmentinstalled tu-o new stoves days because of an injury. mod feed for the crowd. All em~loyes last-.--- week. C. W. Yarbrough, flrst trick operator. rn this district have shown much 'in- To date we have shipped 614 cars is on a sixty-day leave of absence vislt- terest in the accident prevention meel- apples.- - 122 cars sweet potatoes and two ing Pacific coast points. W. A. Sand- ings held on the Birming-ham sub. cars white potatoes. ers is working first trick temporarily. Marion Gaut, pumper at Winneld. Mrs. Bertha Wearer is working second Ala., and his wife. were ill for several ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT trick and IV. L. Noffitt is protecting days recently. third. William "Bill" Stanley, engineer on FT. SMITH, ARK. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hastings attend- the Carbon Hill-Amorv local. recenllv ed a Shrine ceremonial at Pine Bluff. went on a huntink trip near S$rlng Ark., Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Hastings field, Mo. GRAYCE HEPBURN, Reporter is our efficient bill clerk. B. B. ECarrh, extra clerk, worked at Here's wlshing the entire Frlsco fam- A. W. Lawson. third yard clerk, and Winfleld------~ a few days recently. ily a very prosperous new pear. family recently visited relatlves in Charles Water, porter, has returned Stage coaches are agaln carrying Florida. to work aper a week of illness. gold shipments over the Ozarks, but J. R. Moore and E. D. NcGuire, tele- F. R. R.ose, blll clerk, recently vl~ft- this time a Whippet roadster has dis- phone maintainers. Springfield, Mo.. ed relathres who were in a hospital at played the old horse-drawn coach. Our have installed a new protective swftch- Birmingh am. special agent and John T. Pend'ergrass board in the telegraph office here. took the long journey from Fort Smith We are all looking forward to the FREIGH'r TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT to Chester to get the mail off of trainb new year for bigger business. that were tied up behind the washout. A mathernatlcal class in Jonesboro MEMPHIS, TENN. The real purpose of the pilgrimage be- Junior High School recently was In- ing to rescue the payroll from the grip structed in accident prevention by the ITE IIASSIE, Reporter of the landslide. The trip was suc- class teacher, Miss Thompson. The - cessful to a certain degree. Five large pupils mere required to wrlte essays Ralph Young, operator. this olllce and heavy sacks of mail were hauled on accident prevention. recently decided he liked California so to the office over several miles of typi- well he would stav indefinitely and cal Arkansas roads. but when the pre- STORE DEPARTMENT NEWS sent in his resignation. Ogerator cious shipment was opened all the Ska.gp i! 1 the successful bidder for the checks were found intact. SOUTHERN DIVISION pos~tlonzmd is at work, relieving G. A. A very interesting better service and Scholl. freight claim prevention meeting was WARREN PUCKETT, Reporter M. W.I Dunkin and wife spent Chrlst- held in the orlce of the superintendent mas Holisdays at Greenwood, Miss., vls- on November 23. There was a good at- Alvin Riddle, counter man at Mem- itinp rel: ~tlves. tendance and. many interesting talks his has returned from a visit with Llovcl Scales spent Christmas with were made, each offering suggestions his inother and father, who reside at the home,-folks, Wardell, Mo. Travel- for-~. the betterment of the service and Winslow, Ark. Alvin recently pur- ing Frelght Agent Jackson spent h~lsiness...... solicitation. Chrlstma!s at Murfreesboro. Tenn., and Mrs. Hannah Louise Collette, mother chased a Chevrolet roadster. Gladys Irwin, stenographer to W. T. the write r in Snrinafleld. Mo. of E. L. Collette, division engineer. Our new cal6ndars are much in de- died at 6:40 o'clock Thursday morn- Clark, general car foreman, spent sev- eral days around Thanksgiving with mand and we have received compli- in&....-, December- ...... 16. at the home of Mr. ments onI the change in style. Collette. Funerai -services were held her parents at Tennessee Ridge. Tenn. at the Collette residence Friday after- 31. 0. Nelson has been transferred noon, u-ith Rev. Wallace R. Bacon, pas- from the Harvard. Ark., shops to the M. S. B1. & P.-COLUMBUS, MISS. tnr...... of the First Christian church. of- Memphis shops. He is assistant night ficiating. ~lce-remainswere taken to roundhouse foreman. Eerier. Missouri, for burial: Mr. Col- William H. Motes, machinist, Mem- B. DOWNING, Reporter lette and familv have the slncere sym- phis recently gave a dance for the nnthv of the enpineering deaartment. benefit of the BIemphls Goodfellows This station has the honor of belng ~iss?via&gie i~oigan s"ent Christmas who used the money to help the un- the flrst r;tation to he open for business with her parents at Idabel, Oklahoma. fortunate have a big Christmas. on the Aberdeen to Kimbrough ex- Lester Bomparte, office boy, ate Mrs. D. A. Riddle, wife of our "D. A." tension. :and business is good. Christmas dinner with home folks at who is storeroom foreman. ;Memphis, Edwin Imboden, formerly commer- cia1 agent at Memnhis.~--, Tenn.. , is ren- Hugo...... is recnverinr from...... illness. . - Shirley Booth, of St. Louis. was a re- Thomas Madison is 'oadmaster, 90th era1 aaer~t here. cent visitor in this office, in connection track. with office at Amory. Xlss., SUC- On Detcember 5 the first regular with lining up men for taking lnven- credin~J. A. Smlth. who has been as- frelght tl-ain to run into Columbus ar- tory of brldges to be used in preparing signei20ther duties.' rived her e at 5:20 k 31. Conductor Poe restatement of bridge work on this On the first of December, the 20th, was the (:aptain of the run. This is to divislon. 21st and 22nd track clfvisions on this be our r egular freight service from division were split, some of the road- Amory. N Iiss. They leave on Train 131 I i masters being assigned less sections connectio n and arrive back at Amory with a great deal more mileage than to connecit with Train 136. SOUTHERN DIVISION before. The 20th track starts at Louis (,addell is station helper here. I I Springfield and ends at Thayer, taking He is a 1ocal hoy and we welcome him I I in all ten sections on the Current river to the FI9sco family. FREIGHT TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT branch. The 21st track starts at Thay- er and extends to. and includes Gil- ATLANTA, GA. more. Ark.. this traclc includes the Tp- IE SMOKER'S TREAT ronza Central branch. the Evadale branch and the R. & S. TV. branch. The ETHEL GERRY. Reporter 22nd track begins at Jericho, Ark., and extends to Memphis and includes the Very glad to announce that J. E. Memphis terminal and the new Yale Springer is back on the job. He com- pards, which withln itself is a large mends the Frisco St. Louis Hospital railroad. The oRlces of the roadmast- and the wonderful treatment he re- ers on the 20th and 21st tracks are at Monett, Mo. ceived from the nurses and doctors. Thayer, hlissouri, with T. W. Blaine E. B. Clotfelter, chief clerk, passen- and J. I<. Moore. the respective road- ger department, was married Thanks- masters. J. L. Simpson is still located giving day to Miss Agnes Henson, of at 35emphis. He is roadmaster of the Toccoa. Ga. They took a brlef honey- 22nd traclc. The Other tracks were not moon trip to New Orleans and are now changed. CIAL FRISCO WATCH housekeeping. Understand the bride James A. Rogers, air-brake employe, INSPECTORS makes delicious corn bread. Request- died December 10, at his home in Nem- ed a sample. but so far haven't tasted phis of heart disease. He had been Dilworth Jt 9welry Co ...... Jasper, No. ,A 1 L. with' the Brlsco for years and had Farmer-Carlnon Jewelry Co .....Birmingham, Na Mr. and hIrs. J. E. Springer, spent friends at the Memphis terminal. He Flnley, R. W ...... a,Mo. Christmas in Houston, Texas, with had been assigned to the Memphis Craves, A., Co ...... Memph, Term. their son, daughter and granddaughter, freight house for several years. Jean, Jr. A. N. Burnam storekeeper at Thayer, Haltom, C. W ...... Ft. Worth, Texaa L. A. Powell, travellng freight agent, 310.. has been 'conflned to his home, Standard J ewelry Co ...... Muskogee, Okla. spent the holidays at home, in Arkan- suffering from complications resulting Tulsa, Okla .... Alack Company.... West Tulsa, Okla. sas. He recently became n thlrty-sec- from his being gassed during the world ond degree JIason. war. January, 1928 Page 55 \York on our new depot is getting BIRMINGHAM TERMNAL (!. P. Bell. St. Louis, has been an- :Ilong fine, and u'e will soon have one nointed zone auditor. (11 the fineat depots in this section. ;MRS. XELLIE McGOWEN, Reporter G. R. ~umdhreyi..J. A. Ladd. Miss The writer wishes to say to his Faye Barhee. E. W. Holcombe, J. J. friends up north that I haven't seen 0. L. Younn. su~erintendent termi- Sl~encer.and J. T. Williams. formerlv :Iny ice or snow no far this winter, and nals. Tulsa, Oms., was a recent visitor in this department, have been trans- ,,:in truthfully sag that I am not sorry. in Birmingham. Mr. Young has many ferred into the zone. friends among the Birmingham termi- B. S. Linville has bumped on night nal employes and we are always glad chief clerk position, and "Doc" Lock- ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT to have him visit us. hart has bumped on 0. S. & D. job. MEMPHIS, TENN. J. W. Bolton, fireman, has a visitor at Rose Blatoslce and Dorothy Johnson his house. one who has come to stay, have been transferred from the gener- Thomas Eugene. born Novemher 11. We al office, St. Louis, to the zone here. as machine operators. R. 43. LANGSTON. Reporter extend our congratulations to the pl'oud parents. Chester Tapley has been transferred E. T. Boyd, proprietor of the restau- from the Kansas City zone to the one J. M. Van Dover. instrument man. rant at East Thomas. Ala.. entertained here, as machine operator. took advantage of the open season on the Joint terminal employes and thelr Clarence Maupin and C. C. Wright auall in Xissouri while on a few davs' ft.milies at a barbecue on Xovember 23, were absent several days recently ac- vacation recently. between six znd seven hundred being count illness. H. E. Crowder of the engineerln:: IJresent. Every one had a wonderful Glad to report Brooks, Jr., son of B. department, spent several days at time and we wish to giv~Mr. Boyd a C. Scru~gs,assistant cashier, has fully Tharer, Mo., while on his vacation. "rising vote of thanks" for the good recovered from a case of measles. Construction of a new interlocking time and good eats. Mrs. Orayce Hughes, stenographer. plant at Bridge Junction. Ark., 1s unde! William Morton, son of J. A. Norton. turned her ankle recently, but now is way. The structure is belng built by demurrage clerk, spent the holidays able to walk. the' Hedges-Weeks Contracting Co., of with his Pather. Young Morton is at- Everett Ifanover, clerk on outbound Springfield. tending ..\txh~~rn- - - - - .. Pnllarrr,- - .- - . piatform. nccds to study arcident prc- H. H. McGarvey. Chaffee. Mo.. spent Miss Ar~nie Bell Sims daughter of J. vention literature. He struck a match Sovember 20 In Memphis and saw the D. Sims. crossing fia'gman, recently to see how much gas he had in hls football game between the Cathollc visited relatives at Atlanta, Ga. Lizzy, and the Lizzy caught on Are. High and C. B. C. T. R. Monk, swltchman, and wife, Luckily no serious accident resulted. Joe Connelly, Dolyne Scott and Bob recently were called to Anniston on ac- Mrs. Leila Lenihan. stenographer, vis- Langston, of the accounting depart- count of the illness of Mrs. Monk's ited relatives in Jonesboro, December 4. ment, together with A. E. Davidson -fath~~- - - -.. . Mrs. Flanigan, mother of H. Q. Flan- and C. 11. Scott, spent Thanksg~vinp R. S. Jlack. i'duskogee, Okla., is cash- igan. 0. S. & D. clerk, returned to her at Snrlngfleld. ier at Enslev. Ala.. succeedina J. R. home in LOR -4ngeles. Deecmber 8. after a month's visit with him and Roger Monahan has transferred to Souter, resigned. ' St. Louls and M. R. Coleman has been Herc's wishing each and every E'risco other relatives, here. absigned as assistant to W. J. Kelly on employe a happy and prospt.ruus new the accounting for the new llne con- sear. structlon. TRAINMASTER'S OFFICE The cold weather caused Cllfford AMORY, MISS. DeGrande to trade his Ford roaaster LOCAL FREIGHT OFFICE for a seaan. MEMPHIS, TENN. VIOLET GOLDSMITH, Reporter Catherine Surles and Vashti Grimes have placed their orders for a new VIRGINIA GRIFFIN, Reporter The inltial freight run was made on -Wnrd. the Columbus Sub Monday morning. Thls department wishes to extend December 5. and hesldes having eight their sympathy to the family of Hez Cordon Robertson, cashier, visited Thorn, engineer, who lost his life his home at Mountain Grove. Xlo., sev- December 14 when Nos. 105 and 13'; eral days. the latter Dart of Novem- I FILL YOUR HOSPITAL PRESCRIPTIONS I ccllided near Portia. Ark. ber. Miss Faye Barbee, stenographer, spent Thanlcsgiving day with her par- The PRICHARD-BLATCHLEY OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT ents at Joneshoro. DRUG COMPANY 1'. E. Bryant, cashier's clerk, spent I I TERMINALS-MEMPHIS, TENN. Thanksgiving at Joneshoro with his The Rexall Store parents. S. W. Cor. Maln & Wall Phone 170 JOHANX.4 WEIXER, Reporter W. A. Moore and famlly visited his sister at Truman, Ark., on Thanksglv- FT. SCOTT, KANS. ins day. Messrs. D. Hightower, assistant gen- eral yardmaster, and R. A. Reiley, night 1 general yardmaster, are back with us Out of the nlght comes dam, again. after R short absence. We miss- Out of sympathy comes service. I KANSAS UTILITIES CO. I ed them both and are glad they have returned to us. I I "The Qaa and Elecric Store" \Ve wish to extend our sympathy to C. A. Bell, switchman. Memphis, in the Mrs. C. 1. Forster, Funeral Home FRIGIDAIRES WASHER8 death of his mother. No. 918-920 Brooklyn Ave. GAS RANGES Accident prevention meeting was held on Decemher 7, with E. E. Mc- KANSAS CITY, MO. Benton 0336 Ft. Scott, Kana. Guire, superintendent terminals, acting as chairman, Subjects of interest to all voncerned were discussed and it is felt th much benefit will be derived from the v1.1 t WI CLOTHING AND SHOES meeting. Among the out-of-town vis- itors were J. H. Doggrell, superintend- Go Re HUGHES Your charge Account ent transportation, and C. C. Mills, ac- Main z. cident prevention agent. 12 South Ft. Scott, Kan. Greatly Appreciated I The Carbon Coal Co. f Crowe Coal Company General Office: Dwight Building PITTSBURG. KANS. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI I MINERS AND SHIPPERS MINES ON THE FRISCO AT Mines Located at Mulberry and Scammon, Kansas, and Henryetta, Oklahoma. on the line of the SCAMMON, KANSAS Co. y St. LouisSan Francisco Ry. Pnge 56 loads. 360 tons out of Amorv. believe former assistant superlntendent on L. Heath, representing JIessrs. J. 11. they had their-full tonnage rafing con- the Birmingham sub, who passed Gurn and J. E. Hutchison, were present slsting of JIessrs. R. E. Buchnnan, ..\. through here on his way to' Florida to help organize and both gave very In- P. Nntthews. H. E. Gabriel, C. H. Gold- where he is now making his home. tcrestina and helnful talki on the nur- smith. T. Madison and about seven or pose of-such a club and other similar right others. Understand, from reliable source, clubs on the Frisco. \Ve hope to do a Everett Hansen, who Is electrician at lot of good for the interest of the com- Om December 16, the first Frisco Xmor), is building a new home. pany. The officers of this club are. nausenaer train was run into Columbus. J. C. Gravlee, president: L. J. Orman, karrying a large number of passengers. Master Oliver Bradway has recover- first vice-president; E. L. Duren, sec- This was quite an eventful day, both ed from quite a bad case of tonsilitis. ond vice-president and Violet Gold- for Columbus and the Frisco. Colum- Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Looney had a very nice trip to Enid. Oklahoma, where they smith, secretary-treasurer. 3lr. Grar- bus cave us a marvelous welcome and lee has appointed a traffic committee pronGsing more on the completion of visited F. C. Gow, assistant sugerin- our new station there. The Columbus tendent and Mrs. Gow. of twelvc members, all of whom are in Chamber of Commerce gave a luncheon locations and on runs where they can at the Gilmer Hotel for the officials. Amorv can now boast of a new club touch the public. We also h0jE to have I musL ndd that I felt very much honor- which has been named the Frisco Em- enough social functions to become ed, being the only girl to have the ploren' Club, which started December 9, better acquainted with our fellow em- pleasure to attend this lovely lunch- when about seventy-flve employes me1 ployes and their families. We are go- eon. st the City Hall and organized. Messrs. ing to work mighty hard and our alm .>I. \V. Dunkin, representative of execu- is to rate as one of the best Frisco Evcryone was glad to see B. S. Shirk, tive general agent at Memphis, and W. clubs on the system. COOK WITH ELECTRICITY SAN CARLOS The Citizens & Peoples Now Is the Time to Begin Electric Rangee of All Kin& HOTEL National Bank and Pricee at Our Display Pensacola, Florida Room PENSACOLA, FLORIDA SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS ABSOLUTELY LET US EXPLAIN OUR CHEAP FIREPROOF Earnestly Solicits COOKING RATE Your Patronage Headquarters for GULF POWER GO. Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent Phone 2010 Frisco Visitors 42 S. Palafox St., Pemacola, Fla. YOUR BANK Provides a safe place for your money. Supplies a receipt for every pay- men t made, (your cancelled check). Furnishes you up-to-date informa- tion so that you may draw wise conclusions for yourself. A company where the word ''Trust" means what it says. FIRST BANK & TRUST CO. Garden and Palafox Streets ,., PENSACOLA, FLA. Page 57 FK~I~HTOFFICE the depot and all other company build- ings a nice coat of paint and getting BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA a11 cleaned up to start the new year out wlth clean buildings. This gang Place Your Money ALMS C. HANSON. Reporter was reduced from four men to two - men during December. J. J. Cummlns, agent, has been sport- J. E. Jackson's bridge gang finished in First Liens With inq a new suit of clothes around the work on Sipsey Bridge and consolidat- office lately. ed with D. W. Hughes' gang and mov- F. M. Packard, chief clerk, spent the ed to hliller, Miss., to build a bridge Maximum Safety Chrktmas holidays among friends in there. Memphis, Tenn. The night swltch engine pulled off 0. L. Young. superintendent Tulsa ahd caused some bumping. Jim Seabury and Return terminah, was a welcome vlsitor in and Dave Gaylor going to Carbon Hill, Birmingham terminals recently. He bumping on jobs there. G. 0. Gaylor was cordially received by his many bumping on Cordova run, as a brake- friends in the city, who wish for him man. Building and Loan Plan is among the greatest success at his new post Of Charlie Hall bid in brakeman iob on the safest forms of investment rlllt"---, . passenger trains 921 and 922, made va- H. B. Oreen check clerk, is the proud cant by Mack Pickett going into known. Almost one hundred years possessor of 8: Chrysler roadster. Speed- freight service, and was bumned after inc up for the holldays! makinc one round trin. old. Never a loss has been sus- \\'. S. Jones. rate clerk. was revisit- J. L: Argo, operator, bid in second tained where proper management is ed by the night prowlers recently, this trick Townley, Ala.. and was relieved being the second tlme they have par- bv L. S. Shiflett. Shiflett later bid in in control. More than ten million taken of 31r. Jones' wnrdrobe. -4 man ~rgo'svacancy on third trick. is known by the clothes he wears! Mrs. C. M. Hunt on visit to her depositors in the United States. Photus Grady, check clerk. says that dnughters in Wichita, Kans. he cannot make his Chrgsler stand W. V. (Geechy) Earl rave un his h~tchedat nlght. He left it parked by regular assignment on -Sipsev ' Run. CASH INVESTMENT the curbing on s hillside, and came This job bid in by J. P. Curl, off Birm- back to find it crashed by a telegraph ingham board. DEPOSITS pole. The Dora Frisco Employes' Club held A. F. Pryor, acrnurrnge clerk, says a meeting In banquet room of Metho- $500 and up, limited amount accept- that demurra~e does not agree with dist Church. December 13. There were ed now, paying 8%. No service his Nash automobile. It froze up and 22 present at this meeting. Rev. F. bursted while he was Inside collectinc R. Mapes, pastor of Methodist Church. charge. a bill. was made an honorary member of the C. E. Silllman, warehouseman, has club hv action of the president and been very busy for past few weeks consent of the members. Several com- THRIFT DEPOSITS handlin~the automobile rush for the mittees were appointed by the presi- holiday season. He has such thoughts dent, with orders to be sure and report Any time, any amount from $1.00 as he "auto own an auto". next business meeting. No time was up, with small savings bank furnished Siius Cammie Adklna, expense clerk, set for next meeting, but after the holi- has been very busy trying to Boost dnvs there will be a call meeting when to accumulate the pennies, earning -.Rptter . -Business a i.egular program will be adofid. 6%, and when $500.00 is accumulated, Ray Allen, bandmaster, has been Mrs. T. J. McCabe reports she has a will transfer into a cash investment very busy tut~ring~wohis "tooters" fol copy of "The Frisco Man" magazinr the trvout nf his Terminal Terroriz- 25 pears old. She has saved this copy certiflcate. No service charge. ers", Frisco's termlnal band. because it has a picture of old Tom L. T. Flynn, rate clerk. who lost his hIcCahe in it. Ford wupe recently, has been notifled We hone vou all had a merry Chrlst- MONTHLY INSTALLME! that it was last seen at Oxmore, Ala. mas and will have a prosperous and "THE NEW DLUEBONNET" hal~pgXew Year. DEPOSITS When your summer days are over, $5.00. and up, which participate in And your vacation time in near: regular dividends now earning 8%. When your mind out west is roving. NORTHERN DIVISION For the cowslip bells to hear: I Small service charge of 2% cents per Go eet on the "Sew Bluebonnet," I share. Very attractive way of saving Wlth an oil burner on it. When the harvest calls the reapers to LOCAL FREIGHT OFFICE small amounts and having it earn glean the golden west. KANSAS CITY, MO. something. When summer turns to autumn and Deposits under ang of these plans the winter chilln your breath; DAVID H. TODD. Reporter Go get on the "New Bluebonnet", are subject to withdrawal pract ically And swiftly speed out west. We take great pleasure in announc- on demand, with credited earnir1gs. ing the blrth of a big baby boy to Mr. DORA, ALABAMA and Mrs. Cecil King, November 22. We would like to Itnow who stole Irl. SCOTT, Reporter the best motor car in front of the F. building recently. The car belongs to The coal chute just completed and James Z. Quinlan. He has laid ofe for nut in oneration at this noint.. . for the a couple of weeks to look for it. Eoatin~of sw~tchengines, iias calm- Another of our number has joined city of 50 tons. This chute 'was built the ranks of the "Fraternal Order of hv D. \V. Hugiicw bridge gnng under Tin Soldiers." Fanchon Johnson sure the ~unervisionof W, L. Eaves. The makes a good captain. piling on the apprOQCh was driven by Earnest (Tenne~see) Tapley left Walter Chastain's pile driver gang. This December 1 to work in the new zone is filling n much needed want here and auditor's office at Memphis. saves switch engines 40 minutes get- Here's wishing everyone a happy new ting coal. A special coal is being fur- year. nished hv the local coal companies, and the engine men are well leased with TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT it. Another bullding just completed that FORT SCOTT, KANSAS the little town of Dora In proud of is the new atore or the Watklns Drua Co. LEO D. CHUMLEX, Reporter (their advertisements read, o~p%site Frisco depot). ThCs is a brick struc- C. T. Reeder, timekeeper, relieved RAILROAD BUILDING & LOAN ASSN. ture. plastered inslds, nlth plate glass H. E. Doodle" Clark, head timekeeper. \V. .M. WHITENTON, Active Pres. front. The fixtures and fount Bre in while that direct descendant of Davy J. F. LEEANE, Vlce-Pres. keeplng wlth the building. and all was Crockett was out in the wide open sgacen J. C. GILBERT, V.-P.. Bec'y-Reaa. handled vla Frisco, and Mr. Watkins. after quail, and Charles Hany, who pronrletnr of thls store. commended the is known as the timekeeper's handy- Kirby Building DALLAS. TEXAS Frlsco for the prompt handling and man", worked in Claud's nlace while placin~:of these shipments. that gentleman was head 'timekeeper. Charl'ie Hunt, siding In his auto on Gladys Roth. Laura Clark, and David Send me Informalion- the Jasner road, was forced OK of road Potter drove to Thaver. Kan., in Gladys' by another car, ran into a concrete post new Ruiclc a week or so aao. Got 1 on side of road. doing nome damage to over there without any mishanthat we his car and cutting hix right hand, a know of, but on account of a heavy nlace over his eye and hls chin. Mr. rain, the roads became so slick on the Hunt was OW from hl~work one dsy. way home they were compelled to Address ...... , 0. A. Shoberg's paint gang Is givlng abandon their car at Iola. Kansas. Page 58 Wilson Robinson's youn er brother days visiting with relatives and frlends MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT camr home from SC. ~ou%recently, In Sprlngfleld. Mo. CHAFFEE, MO. havlng been in the Masonlc Hospital This offlce enjoyed the few days there for nearly a year. He was walk- visit of E. H. Evans of St. Louis. We Ing on two crutches last year before were pleased to have him here the LEOTA FRIEND, Reporter going to the hospital. but Is now able night of our Frlsco club dance. - to walk wlthout elther of them, al- R. E. Bteedlowe. chlef clerk to master though he limps some. He was in bed James R. Wilhoit has been smlling mechanic, was absent from hls desk a most of thls time and underwent slx every day since he had a birthday few days account personal illness. operations. December 4-he had a birthday cake Mrs. C. L. Peacher, mother of C. L Ye scribe and hls wlfe went to Tulsa n'everything-presents included. Peacher, piecework checker, spent the last week-end, and all I have to say The weather has been clulte frigid holidays in Mlssisslppl with relatlvea about the trlp Is this: If this world down this way. But most of us llke Cllfford went as far as Mem~hlswith runs as far north as it does south, it's the winter. his mother. a mighty blg place! We're hoplng the New Year will Gilbert Rigdon and wlfe, of Los An- bring us all a great amount of happi- geles Callfornla arrived in ChaKee OFFICE DIVISION ACCOUNTANT ness and success. and wlsh the same ~eceAber16, to vislt Mr. Rlgdon's rela- to all who read thls. tives. Mr. Rlgdon at one time was em- FORT SCOTT, KANS. ployed In mechanical department at Chaffee. ROADMASTER'S OFFICE AM^. Meidroth, road foreman of equip- DOROTHY WORKING, Reporter ment, resumed his dutles on November -- - - WICHITA, KANS. Mlss Ruby Goodspeed. well known 29, after being off ninety days due to coloist of one of our Frlsco conduc- ill health. Everyone was pleased to tors, was the guest of "Ye Scribe" for J. W. GRAY, Jr.. Reporter see "Johnnle on the Job". - a few days in order to attend the Frls- W. D. Moore. bolt machine man, had co annual dance. which was a grand the misfortune to suffer an eye Injury success. We had the pleasure of hav- It Is wlth the deepest regret that we recently and for t:~ past several days Ing the company of a number of Frls- report the death of Frank A. Hlnkle, --*,has been wearing rose colored glass- co officials. and enloved their Dresence retired roadmaster, formerly from Enld. C'S immensely. Also thire were a grand Oklahoma. Giss Catherlne Welsh, now of Kansas ehowlng of Kansas City Sunnyland The Wfchlta Greater Traffic Club Clty, but until recently connected with Club members. We hope they'll visit was reorganlzed by meeting Wednes- the mechanical department. ChaKee. us again soon. day evenlng, December 7. Merle Cal- n.ade a Plylng visit to Chaffee recently. SIlss Catherlne Jennings, daughter vert was elected chalrman for the en- Her many friends were glad to see that Of G. B. Jennin~sOf this office, under- suing six months. and Harold Byerly Catherine malntains her sunny. dlsDosi-- went an operatlon at the Fort Scott was elecled secretarv-treasurer for the tlon. hos~italDecember 10. Latest re~orts same period. Lost, Strayed or Stolen: November Indicate she Is recoverlng nicely. Grover Parker. former cashier at Ar- Issue of "Gregg Wrlter." Finder please Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dennlston spent kansas Clty, has been asslgned the return to master mechanic's offlce and the week-end vlsltlng in Kansas Cltv. rate clerk posltlon In the general receive reward. Mr. and Mrs. Roush spent Christmas agent's office. John Crippen, A. R. A. clerk, shoulder- holldays visltlng relatlves and frlends Miss Helen Sheehan, who has been ill ed hls gun and went duck huntlng one in Topeka. Kansas. They later spent for the last slx months, spent the day recently. John says he has been New Year's at Eldon, Mlssourl, agaln Christmas holldays in Sprlngfleld. visit- livlng on duck ever slnce. Fact of the Vlsltlnp frlends and relatives. Ing relatlves. matter is, John looks to be loslng Miss Margaret Hendrick spent Chrlst- Conceding that money is the root of welght. mas holldays with relatives In Detroit, all evil. it seems that It should not be During the past month we have had Mlchlgan. hard to turn over a new leaf after a nreat decrease in the number of Der- the Christmas holidays. sorial injurles to employes In the sh%ps. Ye Scrlbe and mother spent Yuletlde We are puttlnc: forth our best efforts to reach the ~olntof ~erfectlon,and clean our slate of personal Injuries. ST. LOUIS ADVERTISERS George W. Perry, coach cleaner at I RIVER DIVISION ( Cape Girardeau. who has been OR dutv I for the past two weeks account recelv- ing severe wrlst straln, Is agaln able MARYLAND HOTEL SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE to be on the job. havlng reported for Ned tm Frlw Bulldlnr work on December 15. I ST. LOUIS. MO. CHAFFEE, MO. -- POPUL~B PRICPI BUROPEAN HOTEL Absolutely Ptreproof OFFICE OF DIVISION I Rat-: $1.50 and UD Per Day ANNA GOLDEN, Reporter ACCOUNTANT-CHAFFEE, MO. Electrlc F& (free) In Every Room PIATS :-Ueexcelled CAFETERIA and G. W. Kuntz, C. McBroom, and Paul ILA COOK, Reporter COFFEE SHOP Servlce Kreuger went to Blytheville, Decem- ber 14. to attend fuel meetlng. Nlss Esther Rigdon spent Monday, M. E. Gesi and family, spent Christ- December 5 in St. Louls. We hope this mas holldays with relatlves at Ste. is the last'trip she will have to take Genevieve. Mo. to the hospital. as she is lmprovlng Miss Irene Rigdon recently made a rapldly. trlp to St. Louls on a shopping expedi- Mrs. L. 0. Mouser and children vlslt- Becht Laundry 6.tlon. ed here a few days recently wlth her I Mrs. Ray Fatchett has been vlslting sister, Mrs. Fred Blspllnghoff, en route We Smcialize in for several days with relatlves In St. to St. Louis to see her husband, who Is Louls. Little Miss Dorrls Mae stayed in the Frisco hospital. He has been se- ~arnii~Laundry with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. riously 111, but we are glad to hear that T. J. Fatchett, durlng her mother's ab- he Is convalescing. 330 1 - 1 1 Bell Av. St. Louis sence, and have a pretty good Idea I Ray did the same, as he did not show up at the otrlce with a hungry look. CAPE CIRARDEAU ADVERTISERS Gene Thompson, our genial messen- ger bop for the last two years, has 1N VJiXl'MENrJ.' bid In place of night baggage man at Ca~eGirardeau. Our good wlshes to I St. Charles Hotel I Gene In hls new place.- Chrls Roland had a very pleasant ONE BLOCK FROM DEPOT BONDS vlslt to Little Rock. Ark.. durlng the E. holldays. I O. GRLULING, Owner and Proprlebl I We deal In hues of the United The Office Girls' Bridge Club met American Plan wlth NIss Irene Rigdon last week. As States Government, Railroads. Pub usual Irene proved such a good host- CAPE GIRARDEAU. MISSOURI ess, we could not leave untll a late lic Utility and Industrial Corporo- I I hour. Miss Ellzaheth Grieshaber won ffone with established recorda of flrst prize, and will entertain the club at the next meeting. CAPE GIRARDEAU earnings. Miss Catherlne Welch, of Kansas 1 I Citv. was auest of Mlss Marv Dalle~ and.lvriss knna Kaln for a fkw dayi Southeast Missourian AID & COMPANY, Inc. last month. Catherine vislted the of- fice for a few minutes and everybody NAETER BR08, Inc. Security Bldg. ST. LOUIS, MO. was glad to see that happy smile whlch I I we have missed for the past year. Has More Subloribem Than Any Othw MEMBERS, ST. LOUIS STOCK EXCHANBE Mrs. Paul Krueger has returned from Dally Nmwsrawrr In a Mlwouri Clty a short vlslt wlth relatives at Joplln. Under 40.000 Mlssourl. I January, 1928 Mlsa Ila Cdok had as her guest last mek-end, Mlss Almeda Watts, daugh- ter of aaslstant superintendent 0. N. Watts of Newburg,. Mo. Miss Watts Is attending school In Cape Girardeau. KO.- - Mrs. W. C. Smith was called to St. huls account of the ~llnessof her grandmother. She is improving slowly. Miar --Esther -~-.- Rirrdon will .enjoy Christmas twlce as6uch as usual fhfs year. Her brother Gilbert, wife and son are comlng from California to mend the I~olidavs with- home~--- folks i&tie first-time in three years. H. H. JicGarvey has been making reeular trim to the 0steo~athrecent- ij-because 'of a "stiff necli". Understand that the Fort Scott Fris- co club had a very interestlng meeting 0 recently, followed by a dance. Just Institution fm Saving*', watch this Chaffee bunch when they get started. Ranney McDonough is in the hospital at the resent. We hoae he does not hivr~tn-remnln..~~ --.-. over. - the holidavs. en--~rieshaber, operator, has pur- chased a new home on Parker Avenue. Merca Watch out Ben 1928 is Leap Year! Kmdrrf&/ Mrs. W. E. ~ukesshas been In Chaf- R-m&fr f&-iookin~aftkrtheirpro$rty. Mr. CIOHTH AND LOCUST Burgess Is confined to the hospital with SAINT LOUIS typEoid fever. The Phnmber- ~~ - - of Commerce recently lnstailed a bill boafd near the ~riscb statlon at this point whlch presents a very attractive appearance. It Is In the shape of the Frisco emblem, and gives a short synopsis of ChaPfee, and its maln industries. Walter Irvln is the name selected for the son born on November 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Buck Smith of thls city. The bov who wefghs eleven pounds, is the fee have gone to Florida for a few wired our bfr. Buesse to furnlsh a tICk- niiih son and fourteenth child In the weeks vlsit wlth relatives. et to a lady at Bartlesvllle. Okla.. th4 family. Mr. Smith Is a conductor for A. Terry has returned to River dlvl- ticket to be routed Santa Fe to Tulsa. thr... - PdsFn.. - - - . sfon as roadmaster. He has been sup- Frlsco to Birmingham, Southern to Mlss Rosella Tincher of this city and ervlalng the rall laying on Northern Jacksonville. Atlantic Coast Line to Samuel B. Elder of Villa Grove. Ill.. Bivlslon. Sarasota. Xr. Buesse and J. W. James. gave their friends a sur rise by being F. W. Rleck. roadmsster, visited executive general agent, Tulsa, declded marrled on November %B at Benton, relatives In St. James. Mo., for several that since the lady did not wlsh to ac- Missouri. Mr. Elder Is a fireman for days. cept a prepaid order ticket from the the C. & E. I.. with Chaffee as his "lay- J. H. Davenport Is now foreman of Santa Fe, we would arrange to have over". Cape yards at Cape Qirardeau, Mo. the ticket delivered personally by a The employeS of the Frisco who have His family will 3oln hlm there In the Frisco man. In line wlth thls arrange- cars are taking qulte an interest in the near future. ment Mr. Buesse went to Bartlesvllle fight that is belnp made In thls com- Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davls. Neelys. and dellvered the tlcket to the lady munlty for the State Hlghway No. 61 Ho have returned from a vlslt with and accompanied her as far as Tulsa, to come through Chaffee or through ~r:'Davis' parents. where he had arranged to protect the Sikeston. Mlssourf. Isaac Comley. Clarkton. Mo.. rpent connection between the 5:85 P. M. Sari- Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mumma are now hls vacation at Greensbury, Ind. ta Fe and Frisco No. 6, whlch Is due at home to their frlends on 436 West George Koonta, son of our dlvlsion out of Tulsa at 6:30 P. M. The writer Davidson Avenue, havlng bought this enaineer, has been elected captaln for believes that little courtesies and acts property. 1928 of the basketball team at Central of servlce, of this klnd. will do much FREIGIHT HOUSE Hlgh School. Fort Worth, Texas. toward increasing business for the Mrs. Leo Lane and daughter have re- Robert Davidson and famil of Frisco as they wlll Invariably leave a turned from a visit to her parents in Keiser, Ark., are vislting at ~ilgley, lasting impression on the patron's Advance. 310. Tenn.- - .. - .- mlnd, and will tend to make a Frisco Joe Huber. Jr.. Is again on the job A epur track has been constructed booster of each and every one of bur after a severe case of tonsllitis. to serve the Kelso Oil Company at passengers. We compliment Mr. James J. G. Sarius Is in Brlghton. Illinois. Glrardeau. and Mr. Buesse for their thoughtful- with hls father. who Is very 111. ness. For Sale: All garden produce. Grov- At last Tulsa is assured of a union er Whlte has become one our fast farm- station. On Tuesday, December 6, the ers. He moved to the farm one Sun- ( SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION I proposition was put up to the voters day and moved back to town on the for a decision and the plan carrled next Sunday. seventeen to one. We feel that the We were glad to have Gilbert "Doby" voters displayed a mighty flne spirlt in McCutcheon with us on December 14. CITY TICKET OFFICE "Doby" was pard clerk here for several TULSA, OKLA. supporting the station bonds, for it years. He Is now traveling frefght wlll mean a great deal to the city. sollcitor for the Western Maryland PHIL. F. ATKINSON. Reporter The new Unlon Statlon wlll glve pas- Rallway. with headauarters in Memphls, sengers n better impression of Tulsa After an illness of almost three than In the past. It Is expected that weeks P. E. Buesse. passenger agent. work on the vladucts over Main street has returned to work. All the boys in and Cincinnati avenue, together wlth the office were pleased to see him re- the lowerlng of the tracks, will begin turn. early next Spring. 8babi-dnhghter -boG to Mr. and Mrs. The Frisco did a nlce business to Edward Dunn on November 19. Chlcago account of the American Pe- MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT Christmas will be over by the time troleum Institute. We used extra OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. thls edition of the Magazine Is pub- equipment on Train No. 4 on both -llshrrl .- .. - -. but here's hoplng you had a December 3 and 4 and followed It up ARTHUR D. MINICK, Reporter wonde rful time, lots of presents n'ever- with a special train of the very latest thlng. equipment on December 5. The special If other polnts on the Southwestern traln consisted of elght cars: Five division are making as good a record OFPICE OF B. & 8. AND MAIN- standard Pullmans, one observatlon as we are In havlng few accidents. I am sleeper, one club car and one dlner. of the opinion that the cup wlll stay TENANCE OF WAY Leo Rove110 vislted friends end rela- wlth us for some time to come. CHAFFEE, MO. tlves at Oklahoma City recently. Bob Francls, road foreman of equip- The writer recently hunted qua11 ment, has returned from Mexlco where EVA WRAY, Reporter with frlends near his home in Kansas. he hunted wild game. He killed two We believe the following act of cour- deer. He purchaped a live one from a w, .lI. Alsobrook and gang are build- tesy and service deserves mention. On rancher, to present it to the city ZOO. new wrater tank at Leachville Ark. December 9 the passenger agent of the The wrlter wishes a happy New Year to fellow employes, and all employes Mr. Emd Mrs. T. W. ~argrave'of. . Chaf- Atlantic Coast Line at Sarasota, Fla., at Oklahoma City extend thls greeting celved a wayblll, going to the Unlrer- ginning of a new year's work. mar all I to every Frlsco employe. sal Carloading Dlstrlbutors Con~pany. of us unite our efforts to make t;his It has been a successful year for the fifty-one Inches in length. Lots of nlce the most progressive rear In Fri sco Frlsco Magazine and may it be larger business but Mary Jenkins says when history. The Oklahoma City chap~ter and better thls year. Let's all get to- you are the expense clerk it's also lots extends its heartiest wishes for a rnlost gether and make this an outstanding of work. prosperous New Year to all fellow i rm- feature. W. E. Rust, chief clerk to agent, has ployes. Grorer A. Slemp, Areman. is at St. a new Essex coupe. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. W. M. Fitch has been asbla n ed Louis hospltal account sickness. Rust and son Juniof, motored to Afton position as assistant clty ticket ng ent Jack W. Murphy. fireman, was called December I. and cashier at Oklahoma City. Bef 'ore to Montgomery; Ala., recently account The jobs of C. E. Parker. accountant, comine here Air. Fltch was cashier at 8 death of sister. and Charles L. Thomas, rate clerk, wlll ~apulKa. be discontlnued January 1, and they Mr. J. K. Ollver, traveling passen fier TULSA FREIGHT OFFICE have been given the option of going agent at Memphis, and ivlrs. 011ver TULSA, OKLA. into the Tulsa accounting zone. were Oklahoma City visltors Ndvern ber Mrs. Lon I. Burd, wife of the assis- 25th and 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Oli ver cant warehouse foreman, and her son MARY JENKINS, Reporter were former residents of Oklahcma Ralph, who is a student of 0. U. at City and s heart). welcome alwan Norman, spent Thanksgiving Day at awaits them here. 'he boys of the Tulsa frelght house. Columbia, Mo., wlth another son, Les- Jl i s s Philomena Vorderlandw her here again to broadcast that they Ile Burd, who is a student at Missouri spent week end of November 26th at ,ained the pennant (for the least University. her home in Kingfisher. nber of errors) for November, their John Overstreet, messenger, recently Messrs. L. W. Price and H. C, Cor11ey ord being 46,834 shipments and only vislted home folks at Marionvllle. 310. attended meeting of Frisco Grearter en errors. Nell White, cash book chec.ker, visit- Traffic Club at Enid. December 2. L. R. Thorne, formerly transporta- ed her brother; 0. C. White. Thanks- Mr. T. F. Underwood, clty tlcrkel n insnector out of Sarinafleld. Mo.. pivlna Dav at Fort Worth. Texas. Nell agent, left December 3 on his vacat loo. I been transferred to -Tulsa as.travi rackea an-appetite several days after He will visit in Tuscon, Ariz., Chlcago ~g auditor. Mr. Thorne is pretty her return. and Los Angeles. I1 known among the Tulsa folks. Irene Doling, secretary to agent. Mr. Bell, chief clerk in divlrdon 1 we wish to taxe thls opportunity spent the week end of Nov. 26. with freight office at Fort Smith sr)ent to extend him a hearty welcome. frlends at SgrlngAeld, Blo. December 7th vlsiting In the frel ght B. A. Hamilton, who has been claim and passenger offices. agent for the Frlsco at Tulsa. has ac- cepted a positlon with the Sand Springs Home Interest. In the law denartment. 40th AND 43rd TRACK DlVlSlC The Sand springs Home Interest is a SAPULPA, OKLA. part of the estate of the late Charlie Page, wldely known Oklahoma phtlan- J. A. MacMILLAW, Reporter throplst R. 0, Stuart, Tupelo, M1ss.. wlll fill the vacancy made by Nr. Ham- 0. F. Peteet, extra gang foreman, ilton's keslgnatfon. cently underwent an operation on Qulte a few changes are being made ankle at the St. Louis hospital an1 In the Tulsa freight office. to make reported doing Ane. room for the new accounting zone. A. W. W. Oakes has been made fore1man F. Mller, cashler, and (Ford) Huflord. on the Catale sectlon. bookkeeper, took hammer and nails Mrs. C. B. Bonner and son, J8ack, and went driving. They drove them- spent the holldays at Chickasha. selves into a new private office. Every- Jlm Jackson, of Neosho, Mo.. has day folks, who used to go by and say. been made rellef foreman on the 'Loth "Howdy Mlller. "Howdy Ford." are now track division. compelled to send in visitors' cards. A. S. Walker and famlly spent the The Tulsa frelght offlce recently re- holidays in Oklahoma City. J. H. 3Iorgan. of Chelsea, attrrkded court a few days recently and was re. Ileved by C. C. Mackln. William Thompson, crossing flap]man of Sapulpa, is in the St. Louis Hosp1 taL Hls condition is reported serious. S. V. JVallen, Falrland, is takin THE FIRST short vacation. He is belng relic by Jlm Jackson. NATIONAL WEST TULSA STORES DEPT OTIS R. RULE. Reporter BANK Tom Mishler, price clerk, was off ( the last half of November, account 1 in&'the small pox. There was need for a loading chute OF TULSA for the accommodation of the. stock- men who shipped stock out of Kings- OKLAHOMA ton. Okla., and so 0. J. Driver, sec- tion foreman and his gang were re- quested to build one. . WHAT WE The one shown in the photograph ADVERTISE was constructed of old lumber, tele- THlS BANK ADVERTISES phone poles, ties, etc., and the section WITH CONFIDENCE THE FOL- LOWING ELEMENTS OF SERV- gang and B. M. Richardson, agent at ICE: CAPITAL $2,000,000.00 that point, are proud of the result. I. OUR EQUIPMENT IS COM- "It's a daisy," writes Mr. Richard- PLETE. 2. OUR PROTECTION IS son, "and the livestock shippers are AMPLE SURPLUS $500,000.00 very proud of it. The opening just 3. OUR COURTESY IS UNI- FORM. fits the trucks that haul the livestock 4. OUR INFORMATION ON to our loading platform." ALL THINGS IS EXTENSIVE AND DEPENDABLE WE SHALL BE GLAD TO FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVE YOU DEPARTMENT OKLAHOMA CITY " Tulsa's Oldest Bank " VICTORIA WALKER, Reporter Now that the hollday festivltles have drawn to an end, we are faclng the be- Virgil Stone and wlfe spent Christ- Operator Knlaht vlslled friends in railroad, the brightest and hap~lesr mil with relatives In Springfield, Jfo. Memphis, recently. new year you have ever known. Sewral of the stores department em- Operator Bush has resigned arid ac- Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Looney, of Amory, nlaves are nursing- sore arms. caused cepted a position with the 0. C. A. 8z A.. hliss.. visited in Tulsa recently. as it; 'small pox vac~lnatlons. . at Ada. We hope he likes hls new guests of Nr. and Mrs. 0. L. Young. G. V. Stone, chief clerk, was off De- work. Mr. Looney is conductor on Birming- c-mber 1 and 2, account having a slight Now, that the lroildays are over. 01,- ham Sub. :i~Lackof the "flu." rrator Distributor BolIlng is wish~ng Mr. and Mrs. George Harrimon and Chas. R. Millard. trucker, spent he knew how to make a few extra op- family expect to spend the holidays rlvlntmas with relatives In Springfield, erators. visitlng hls mother and other relatives JIi~~ouri. in and near Los Angeles, California. A. W. Blume, general storekeeper, CAR DEPARTMENT NEWS The Magic City Greater Traffic Club vislted the stores on the Southwestern will hold a dance and bridge party Jan- division December 14 and 15. WEST TULSA, OKLA. uary 16. The entire Frisco rallroaci Miss Jnnice Corer visited friends and i8 lnvlted to participate. rclnlives in Oklahoma City during- the G. H. STORY. Reporter Mr. Clvde Crockett switchman has Christmas holidays. returned' from a vi'sit at ~cdalles. John Harris, counterman, was off It has been said that our blcssinns Texas December 10 to 14 inclusive, because of are never bestowed singly. This -is ax Oldenhage and MISS Maude Mil- illness. easy to believe after hearlng about ler were married in Claremore, Okla- , Miss Helen Pelley, of Dallas, spent Joe Paisley, car clerk at this point. homa. Xovember 20. Our wish for Mr. I the week after Christmas, vlsiting Jan- who just recently became the father Oldenhage and hls bride, Is a long and Ice Coffer. of twin boys. At this time these young hanpy wedded llfe. 0. S. Momany. storekeeper at Olila- railroaders have not been named, but Ralph Bryant. traveling demurrage homa City. made a business vlsit to understand that the names "Ike and supervisor, was a Tulsa visitor re- the dlvision store at West Tulsa, De- Xlike" have been sug~ested. It is not c~ntlv.- - -.-." . cember 6. at all likely that this suggestion will G. R. Warren and family visited rel- ~eceiveany consideration. atives In Kansas a few days. recently. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT E. 31. Hilton, former car carpenter Xlrs. H, XI. Stephenson, of Iola, Kan- at West Tulsa. has been transferred tn sas. vlsited her ulster, Miss Edna WEST TULSA, OKLA. Henryetta ns car oiler. Wooden. John Powell, car carpenter. has Just The clerks In Tulsa terminals held a L. A. MACK and 0. R. TUCKER, completed a new home at Red Fork, spelling contest and pie supper, De- Reporters Okla. Accordlnr to a11 renorts this cember 1. There were thirty In at- - little home is modern in every respect tendance nnd all report a pleasant The Christmas spirit as well as an- and is a credit to the owner, who built evening. val Christmas rush Is wlth us on the it. Eouthu~estern division at the time this Thomas Harris car carpenter is tem- is belng written. Englneer Lewers is porarlly transreired to ~1are;nore to OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT making a trip home to see his mother relieve Mr. McClain, who is laying off SAPULPA, OKLA. whom he has not seen for some time. account siclcness. Inspector Perguson is making a trip At the last safetv meetlna consider- lo Texas, tu brighten his home with able pralse wan giGen to th;! condition JENNIE F. AITCHISOx, Reporter his smiling face and happy whistle. and Ane appearance of our Pip-track. during the Christmas holidays. We can stand a lot of thls. Mrs. 1da Nacmillan has been asnigneb Engineer Bert Edison is OK account John H. Sortore, tool room man. is to posltlon of ticket cashler at Sapulpa, of Illness. nonr back on the job, after being' off vice IV. If. Fitch. who has transferred Engineer D. S. Wortman is away ac- six weeks, account of a severe illness. to Oklahoma City ticket office. Mrs. count of ill~less. The similarity in appearance of Macmillan is considered one of the most We are verv sorry Indeed to say that glasses owned by Mr. Tucker, chicf congenial employes in catering to tho Engineer J. iV. ~lcks,off the Cherokee car clerk. and 3Ir. Burkholtz, traveling public among whlch she has made Sub of Southwestern division, died i,n boiler inspector. caused qulte an up- many 'friends In Sapulpa. Slmman hospltal. and wish to take thls roar in the master mechanic's office Mrs. Jessie Mae Smith. Mrs. Ella M. means to extend our sympathy to his the other day. Burd and Louis Trost were fr;mbng the fsmily. Engineer Hicks left a host of recent visitors at Mlssouri Up'. Mrs. frlrnds ~ndhe will never be forgotten OFFICE SUPT. TERMINALS Smith has two sons and a daughter on the Southwestern division. attending Missouri. Enainter Zaner is away in Texas. WEST TULSA, OKLA. Miss Lois Flanagan spent two days account of business. at her home in Vinita. Engineer Joe Studebnker, from Tulsa EDNA A. WOODEN, Reporter Mlss Rancy Kengle, stenographer in Yards, is making a trip home -to be agent's oflice Oklahoma City was a with hls family in Arkansas. over the By the time this goes to press we recent visitor at Sapulpa. ~isiKengle holidays. will have entered a new year. The was formerly employed In superintend- Fireman J. E. Ice Is maklns a trip employes of Tulsa terminal wlsh for ent's office, havlng come here from to. Kansaa Clty to spend the holidays each and every employe of the Frisco Enid. wtth his relatives. We now have the new ansenger run cn the Southwestern dirzlon and En- ameer C. Prewltt and Flreman Musick have been asslgned to the new crack train. the Bluebonnet. Machinist P. M. Whtte la rnaklng a trip home to Arizona, to spend the holidays with his mother. The National Bank Endneer Hevburn Is off account of lllne&, Fireman John Rankin Is off account c~fillness. Engineer Thornton is OR account of for Savers Illness and his run has been taken over by Englneer W. A. Yocum, who has been on the motor car. Wm. F. Krafft, was a week-end vis- itor in Sprlngfleld. last week. CORES of railroad men and Joe Palslep. cat clerk. is the proud father of twin sons. Our congratula- S machinists are numbered among tions to Joe. our patrons. We invite more of you TRAINMASTER'S OFFICE to take advantage of our facilities. SAPULPA, OKLA. Six departments-hings, Trust, R. E. LEACH, Reporter Foreign, Commercial, Investment and J. J. Corum Is actlns as relief agent at Neosho. vice 2. T. Martin, retired. Safe Deposit to serve you. Dis~atcherW. M. Scott is now work- ing the swing fob here, relieving Dis- patcher W. F. Stone. Glad to have you with us. Scotty. Operator Hulse 1s workbng third ..n*.nl.h ,..,,,I..,., I,,. trlck at "SY". relieving Operator Fcdcral Commerce Trust Company Knight. Commercial - Savings .Trust BROADWAY Operator %foyer Is working as rellef Investments. SaFe Deposits + Forpign OUVE TO PINE agent at Rltchey, rellevlng: Agent Mul- fins, who has bacn asslgned agency at Seosho. Page 62 Quinn Baker, asslstant engineer, has Flfteen Rah's for Tulsa! The elec- Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Culter, Mr. 0. H. just returned from his annual vacation. tion held Tuesday. Decembe~6th. on Reld and others. Mr. Baker and famlly visited Mr. Bak- the new union station bonds went over The bullding program c0nt)nues to er's folks at Topeka. with a bang, ratio belng sixteen to one. represent a mlllion a month In Tulsa. T. D. Alexander. cashier at Madill. The weather here for the last month Skkscrauers are eolne uu fast. underwent an operation for appendl- has been of a very changeable nature, We aie all lined-ub f6r-our blggest citis in the Sherman hospital. cold and then warm, hardly know in Frisco year In 1928. Everyone Is en. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blrchard spent the morning what to expect for even- thused and the slogan "Get the frelghl Christmas at the home of Mr. Birchard's ing. Our coldest day was December 8, and let the credit go", continues to-be mother, in St. Louis. when the mercury dropped to slx above. a bell ringer. W. L. Pendleton, soliciting freight We are now In the midst of the holl. agent, has been 111 for the past week day rush and everyone Is expectant EXECUTIVE GENERAL AGENT'S with the "Au" but is on the job now. of ~a joyous time. - OFFICE-TULSA, OKLA. The Magic City traffic club Is going to give another dance and entertaln- ment the evening of January 16th, Two hundred and twenty-flve guests whlch is being looked forward to with attended an Informal banquet and In- much enthuslasm. The entfxtainment stallatlon of new offlcers of the Tulsa and dance of last month was a very Trafflc club Tuesday evening Decem- successful one. Several oll'icials and ber 13th at which our ~oinmercial their wives attended, among them be- THE OLDEST AND MOST Agent 0. H. Reid, was elected a mem- ing Mr. and hfrs. J. W. James, Mr. S. RELIABLE ber of the board of directors. S. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Young, North Bouldar and Frlsco Right-of-way -----=TULSA ADVERTISERS Phone 2-1117 & 2-1118 TULSA. OKLA. HENRYADAMSON Leave11 Coal Co. Oklahoma COAL & MININGCO. MINERS AND SHIPPERS - - - Steel Castings Co. MINERS and SHIPPERS MAGIC CITY COAL MAKERS OF OF COAL TULSA, OKLAHOMA Railroad, Oil Field and Mines Located Four and Onehalf Commercial Castinga in Miles East of the City of Tulsa WHEN IN THE MARKET FOR COAL Call Phone Cedar 5588 or Onage 9810-F21 Oil Flyer Cafe OKLAHOMA OR WRITE US ELECTRIC STEEL TULSA, OKLA. R. R. 1, Box 145 Tuba, Okla., Box 668 15 North Main Street We Want Your Busineaa Tulsa, Okla. TERMS Tel. 40221 Peter Adamson Official Frisco Ambulance Coal and Mining Phonb-2-6186-PHONE Sample Furniture Company Company Stanley & McCune Mines Located WHOLESALE PRICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS ON FRISCO AT DAWSON WHY PAY MORE? PHONE RURAL 91 Second and Kenosha Streets TULSA, OKLA. Tulsa - - - Oklahoma TULSA, OKLA. BARNSDALL Be Square Petroleum Products Modern ReAnarieo BARNSDALL, OKLAHOMA WICHITA, KANSAS 3 OKMULCEE, OKLAHOMA 3 OUR OWN CRUDE OUR OWN REFINERIES OUR OWN PIPE LINES OUR OWN TANK CARS DEPENDABLE SOURCE OF SUPPLY BARNSDALL REFINERIES, Inc. Subsidiary Barnodall Corporation Ekecutire OfRceo General Salem OiReeo Petroleum Building, Tulsa, Okla. 624 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Page 63 ACCOUNTING DEIPARTMENT SAPULPA, aIKLA. . . C. P. HENSLEY.- Reporter G. D. Gorharn was c:alled to Jones- boro Ark., November 28 to attend court. H.'E. Fariss vfsited h'is uncle In Okla- homn City the week en(-I of- . December- - - - 4. Mrs. G. D. Gorham visited her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. M . C. Goldsmith, piggott, Ark., the we ek end of No- rember 28. H. E. Fariss spent the Christmas holldayn wlth his nar ents at Adams- vllle Tenn. Mr'. and Mrs. \V- D. Jones spent the Christmas holldays at Cape Girardeau, Mo., visiting Mrs. Jon€:s' parents. Mr. and Nrs. G. D. GC~rham entertain- ed Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gorham, North Bend. Neb., during the Christmas holi- days. R H. Warfield, sp~ent three days Christmas week "In pllrsuit of quail." Bob reports "not so Inu,ch quail, but lots of shootlng and fuIn. STEEL PRESERVATION The entire understructure of this bridge is protected with NO-OX-ID. Note that railroad passes under bridge making conditions severe. This is one of hundreds of uses for NO-OX-ID by the seventy-seven railroads using it. Proven absolutely reliable and least expensive for many years, on structural steel, tanks, pip-e lines buried or above ground, stores, equipment out of service, steel cars, car springs, signal equipment, car ferries and any and every place where rust is a menace. Where can you increase your protection against rust by using NO-OX-ID ? Correspondence invited. Write for booklet and full information I. G. Bowman, smMtchengineer, and E. Dearborn Chemical Company E. McKinley, both of Oklahoma City, 299 Broadway, New York 310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago offer this evidence of r rheir prowess as dl~khunters. Together they shot fzventy- Frisco Building, St. Louis Offices in All Principal Cities one drccks in abosri I two hours. OFFICE GENERAiL AGENT OKMULGEE, OKLA. D. B. McCAIN.- Reporter Xlss Oma Adams, f( blll clerk here. is roadmast&'s-clerk lhe OrigindRust Preventive at Oklahoma Clty. She Is being re- livved temporarily by Mrs. Velma Cobb. Ira Brister, cashler, has been appolnt- ed assistant timekeeper, superintend- ent's offlce Sapulpa. names for the annual exchange of glfts, H. T. \#ood, chlef clerk, and D. B. if there was anythlng left In the fam- McCain, of Lhis offlce, attended the ac- I EASTERN DIVWON I ily purse, we bought some nuts and a candy cane for the klddles. cldent prevention meeting held at The Misses Ruby Northcutt. Gertrude Henryetta, recently. Interesting talks Whittaker, Verne Tulloch and Mrs. were mad* by C. Xlilla, accident pre- L' D' Lyda Lewls and others of the dlcta- ventlon agent, St. Louis, and others. SPRINGFIELD, MO. G. A. Brundldge eneral agent and phone department proved to be good H. T, Wood, chlei serk, attendeh the - samaritans in every sense of the word clalm prevention meetlng held at Sa- CHARLENE WILLARD, Reporter during the charltable campalgn of the pulp?. Xrs. G. A. Brundldge Is vislt- Santa Pals. They vislted the sick and ing in California. - poor and were able to alleviate much ~ri~aratlonrfor Christmas Included suffering and spread cheer In many a the annual drlves made by the Salva- forlorn home where the Chrlstmas Reasonable tlon Army. Red Cross, Greene County spfrlt was mlssfng. Applicant: "I want some advice Tuberculosis Associatlon. Santa Pals Almost everyone stayed at home for and all other worthy charltable organ- Christmas, but Clara Ermes and moth- about my husband, sir. He Ieft me Izatlons for funds wlth whlch to carry er. who spent the day wlth frlends and twenty-five pears ago and I aln't seen on thelr very commendable and noble relatives at Dupo, Ills. Ruby North- him since." work. Between short breathing spells, cutt was In Mountain Grove, Mo.. Kath- Magistrate: "Well?" we were deluged with raffles and chan- yrn Hurt In Greenfleld, Xlo., and Cleo ces On everything from shot guns. Pierce in Republic, Mo. Applicant: "What about me 'aving watches, sllk plllowa and rugs to hand- George Roop and W. N. Doss, claim a separation?" embroldered llnens and after drawlng Investigators, made thelr formal debut I -BANKS ALONG THE FRISC< BANK On Savings Over $500 OF COMMERCE "Save with Security" CAPITAL, $50,000.00 S U R P L U S, $5,000.00 We Appreciate SECURITY I NATIONAL BANK Sapulpa, Okla. Your Business Elgheh. Between OHre and Lomt I FRlSCO DEPOSITARY We Appreciate Your Checking Account 4% Paid on Savings Accounte Successful Banking SIN(? E T R- .) RESOURCES : Thirtyaeven M. 11 THE FORT WORTH NATK I1 FRISCO DEPOSITARY UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY THE UNION NATIONAL BANK the service consistent w\‘lth good, SPRINGFIELD. MO. careful banklng The Citizens Bank 3%Interest Paid on Savings Accounts JER03IE O'HAIM. Prcsldent ED. V. WILLIAMS. Ylce-PreaIdent TOM R'ATKIXS. Cashier 4% Interest Paid on Time Certifi.cat- E. J. ADAMS. Aeslstant Cashler I T. W. WATKISS, Assistant Cashler 220 E. Commercial St. The Bank That Always Kuns Strong SPRINGFIELD, MO The Frisco System \ Furnishes .every possible railway service THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Furnishes every possible banking service FRISCO MEN, WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS Page 65 cw the legltimate stage the nlght of long. No wonder. he is the proud Mechanical Supervisors Association. Dtcmber 12. The occasim was a father of a baby girl. Congratulations. vlslted assoclatlon members at Monett. !ni~irlrrlshow given by the young mar- P. V. Hampton, storekeepkr, West December 3rd. He reported excellent ried couples' Bible class of the South Shops, said he would appreciate it very co-operation of all members at that Street Christian church. much if the party who took his ther- point. n'e neglected to announce in the mometer would bring it back after the November Issue of the Magazine the cold weather is over. GENERAL STOREKEEPER'S blrth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Trissell, machinist, and OFFICE-SPRINGFIELD Ch~rlesFrizzell, October 18. Mrs. Friz- ;\1iss Jessie Brookshite were married gnli was Edith Weddell on the 0. S. & December 3. We wish them many years STELLA COMEGYS. Reporter 11. Department. of happiness. -- Why can't we have a line now and Cecil Case, clerk in the superinten- Mrs. Homer Webber, wife of Homer then from some of the old employes dent's office, was absent recently on Webber, material clerk, who was taken of the claim department Camlly espec- account of having a severe attack of to the hosnital recently for an opera- l.lllv those who have moved 'out of influenza. tion, is home now and improving nice- town or taken up anew line of work? T. E. Boal, timekeeper. and his wife. ly. We wonder what has become of Cal. spent Christmas in Chicago. New Or- Every one is busy with Christmas Stewart. J. M. Richards. Rudol~hBast. leans, and other points. and we really had the spirit of Christ- Henry Wehking, TV. A. YOU*. Carl Miss Alma Northcutt, stenographer mas November 30th. when we had our Cooper, Charley Soper, Bob T~sdale.L. to J. T. Fite, general car foreman. first snow of the $eason, however, most F. Sewell. C. E. Munson and Olan Park- spent her vacation with her folks down of it melted before it reached the er? ~mong:the glrls we would like to on the farm. ground. hear from Vlda Whitsett, Lucy Whit- Fred Erke, clerk to Mr. Fite, was ill This girls of this oflice are plannlng tenberg, Lucy Wllkerson, Mary Loh- recently. a dinner at the Ontra Cafeteria durlng meyer. Mary Skopeck, Era Robbinson. Lawrence Hoover, apprentlce in the the Christmas Season instead of the Ylldred Wasson, Mrs. Ella Chamber- coach department, surprised his par- Christmas DartY that we have been lain and Ethel Copeland. ents as well as all the boys at the havlng for several, years. Hiatory has again repeated itself shop when he told them he and Miss Floyd Yates' poor old Ford is gone. wlth the usual number of births. mar- Clyde Johnson of Aurora, have been Floyd his father-in-law and brother- rlnges and deaths. The year 1927 held married since November 10. in-la\; rolled down an embankment out for all of us an equal amount of hap- Sherman R. Tuter and Roy E. Put- by Crystal Cave December 13th. When piness and sndness and a brief sum- man, special apprentices at the west the car reached the bottom, the Ford mnry of events of the year just past. Shop, were transferred to north round- was all gone. None of the occupants discloses the following prominent and house, Springfield, December 15. These were hurt. Whv? They don't know. outstandtng incidents: boys are in the last six months of their XVe.. - are.~.- sorrv--.- - ihe.-~~ Ford is Eone- but Mary Weddell's marriage to R. E. apprenticeship, and are going outside glad no one was hurt. Thurston on Januarr 1. 1927: blrth of west shop to gain roundhouse exper- Charles Gustin spent his vacation the r. baby boy, February' 9, to' Mr. and ience and finish apprenticeship. Messrs. meek of December 11th. visitlng rela- Mrs. R. E. Everett (formerly Mary Tuter and Putman were employed at Pkopeck of this department); L. C. this shop as boilermaker and machinist Cox's and Earl Head's temporary apprentices respectively. They applied abandoment of mustaches during the themselves in such a manner as to con- month of May, and resumption of their vince their supervisors they were of role of pirates and modern shieks in good mechanical calibre and at the end BOATMEN'S the earIy fall. Trip8 of L. C. Cox to of four year period were given privi- 8an Francisco md Los Angeles, Cal.. lege of serving one year as speclal ap- Minnie Bossert to the Grand Canyon prentices. We are sorry to lose these NATIONAL BANK and other Paclfic coast cities. Tom boys from west shop for the present ST. LOUIS, MO. Uuinn and Leo Barrett to Montreal and time and want them to remember their Qu~hec,Hattie Hindman to Niagara many friends in their future success Falls; Frlsco Veteran's Reunion in which wlll assuredly come later on. June; purchase of a new home bv Well folks. they had another one. Lenora Sutherland typist: death of H. The show was pulled off at Clark's The Oldest Bank C. Holmes of the( general manager's Hall, Frlday night. December 9. Local office. who was at tlmes closely asso- No. 1. Frisco 3Iechanical Supervlsors. ciated with the traveling force of the staged a surprlse dance. Burch's Para- in Missouri claim department: W. N. Doss' addition mount Orchestra played many popular to hln bungalow; organization of a numbers throughout the evening. The Friaco Girls' Club; Opha Hardcastle's hall was brilliantly decorated with A Safe Place for Savings marriage to J. G. Sinclair, September paper colored streamers, small Christ- 1: Mary Lohmeyer's marriage to H. mas trees. lighted candles and colored Since 1 847 Randall at Portland, Oregon. October lirhts. The banQuet will be given at 111. the West Shop Cafe free to association WEST SHOP NEWS-SPRINGFIELD members. - Kenneth P. Lee, machlnist appren- EDWARD KLINE, Reporter tice, has been transferred to St. Louls -- to aain roundhouse ex~erlence and Fred Reynolds, electriclan foreman. flnlsx hls anprenticeship. - American has been wearlng a smile about a foot R. H. Gardner, president, Frlsco Trust and Savings Bank BIRMINGHAM. AM. I FIRST NATIONAL BANK 4%and Safetv I Capital and Surplus $2,000.OM).W I CHAFFEE. MO. Member Federal Reserve System "FRISCO DEPOSITORY BANK" 1 The American National Bank ZE2ZI ESTABLISHED 1872 iE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK The American National Bank I SHERMAN. TEXAS PARIS, TEXAS I Capital and Surplus $1,200,000.00 Capital, Snrplua and Undivided Profib, $350,000.00 I Will Appreciate Your Account I FRISCO DEPOSITORY BANK I Oklahoma City 4merican- First National Bank Oklahoma I Page 66 Mrs. Kidd was formerly Miss Eva SOUTH TRAIN YARDS Westenberger. A ten pouna son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Georae Neff. Nr. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Neff is the 81 clerk in this ldpartment. Mre are also very happy to tell you JESSE L. BRAXDON, Reporter that the mother of our hlisses Hailie and Mae Welch is improving and is R. N. Wommack of the speclal ser. now able to walk a short distance. vice department, of Springfield, 11(1 has announced the birth of a flne bat girl, Sada Lec, born November 2811 MONETT LOCOMOTIVE DEPT. 1 Y27 Luuis Bunch, car inspector at th~ MONETT, MO. vassenger' station, is off sick at th!: time. Hope he will be able ta b: JI.lRGUERITE FROSSARD. Reporter back to work soon. Walter George, car inspector, has I We have been literally besieged with fine new baby girl at his place. He re. traveling inspectors the last ten days. 1)orts both mother and baby dolng flnc They have swooped down upon us in D. B. Barclay, car inspector. Is 0 pairs. with a baleful eye cast in all sick. Hope he will be back nt nor, directions. G. E. Burkholtz. Nr. Spra- soon. gue, and P. A. Rodgers, governmenL 3. F. Bunch and Mrs. Bunch are mak. inspectur, all conspired to visit us at ing k trip to St. Louis. 1\10,, for a ler practically the same time, but we're dais' vacation during the holidays. still do in^ business. The platform boys were comoellrl Lloyd fiimmo, locomotive inspector. to surrender the pennant for the fwe-t performed a rush act to the Springfleld errors in November to the platform hos~italrecently. as a result of in- boys at Tulm and are forced to be sat. Wanted-To Buy juries sustained 111 a fall from the isfled with second place. We are piad - cab of a locomotive. He was complete- to share this honor with the olhr; All old U. S. and Confederate Postage Stamps ly knocked out for a time. but after a platform, but will keep trying. uscd before year 1880. I also pay 50c to $10 each Bud Yelvington, south side coach lor old Patrlotlc envelopes wltll plctures ol flags, week's rest and relaxation. he has emerged annarentlv as rood.- as.- new... . carnenter. had his tonsils removed soldiers, etc., on them, used during the war be- There mus't- be a kengkful old jinx some time ago and he reports that hls tween the Xorth and South, and envelopes wlth tollowing in Lloyd's wnkc, for catas- health is better than it has been for Btalnps on them used before 1880. Send what trophes are befallina him from everv some time. you have Por my Inspection or write lor Pull slde. While in the liospital at ~pring: N. A. 3IcLean. city auditor W. W. 1. Inforn~ntion. Address A. R. Rlce. 2652 Asbury fleld the housc in which he lived burn- R., reports the' birih of a baby glri Avenue, Eranston, Illinois. ed, destroying all his clothes and per- October 27, 1927. Helen Edith, weigh- sonal effects. ed 9 pounds. Mother doing nicely. We are sad to record the passing of J. W. Hicks. Southwestern division en- 120 Miles on 2 Gals. of Gas. gineer. who died November 25. Mr. OFFICE OF GENERAL Stafla Cnldart Sfotnr Instantly For all cnrn IUCLUD- Hicks was afflicted with an attack of IN0 NDW PDRD. One Fin m ~xolusk?'Agents. appendicitis while out on his run and YARDMASTER Uhenl draalnr srmunl and Irswlllnn expenses gum- was taken to the hospital, where he MONETT, MO. mteed to Dlstrlbutors. CURTAN-QUICKSTART CO.. died a short while later. As a deserv- Daut. 10034, lb4 E. Erie St.. Ch~capo, Ill. ed eulosy we can truthfully say that Mr. Hicks was a loyal, zealous employe, HELEN SOTHERS, Reporter and a kindly man. Frank Beper, roundhouse foreman, JIr. 31. K. Pace, general yardmaster, tlves In Columbus, Ohio, Cincinnati and is suffering some very painful burns is working twenty-four hours a day, Dayton. as a result of an ill-fated occurrance taking care of our fast passenger Miss Barbara 3Iurray spent Sunday with the hot alr furnace in hls home. trains. the "Bluebonnet" In particular. December dth, vislting friends in 0s; It seems that a great and sufficient J. Paul Vanice, ice clerk, vislted In wego. Kansas. auantitv of slack coal had been heaned Boliver a few days last week. Owing to cut in this office force Tom in the furnace, without a p'er- P. S. Pittman, second trick operator, Crnbb is out. We are all sorry t; lose centage of draft, and when Frank lased off a few days recently, Suffer- opened the fire door to attenint to as- ing from a severe attack of tonsllitis. Tom. Operator R. 31. Diclterson, rellev.ed him. Georga ~rtcffe11 and family spenL certain what was retarding the prog- E. L. Gillette assistant yardmaster, Thanksglvlnfi, with relatives in Stout- ress of the flames, the entire contents made a flying 'trip to St. Louls, pre- land, Mo. \ of Lhe fire box leaped right out at him. Better attend the fuel meetings. Frank, sumably to "buy some Santa Claua': and learn how to burn slack coal suc- Maclc E. McClanahan, switchman, OFFICE SUPT. TRANSPORTATION cessfully! worked as day assistant yardmaster, . SPRINGFIELD, MO. Gillette's vacancy. Mrs. 31. I<. Pace, wife of general AGENT'S OFFICE-MONETT, MO. yardmaster is visitlng in St. Louia, EULA STRATTON, Reporter with her bkother, Raymond Kirby. 11'. D. Steele, district claim agent, is Welt, Lolks, all I know Is what I PEARL E. LEWIS, Reporter nuite the hunter. The poor birds, rab- read I11 the' Brlsco Ma~azine and it bits, etc., haven't a chance. seems that all the-i"rlsco family had -i William Greene Hasnes, warehouse J. Lawrence Planchon, cashler of fine Christmas. At least we did. The clerk, Monett, for past twenty years. Roll%. Mlssourl. spent the week ending girls of the Red Ball office enloved a automatically wlll be placed on thp December 11. wlth hls parents in 310- iovelv Christmas nartv at the home of rjension roll January 1. 1928. having ~eariTownes. while (he typing-bureau reached the age limit of 70 years. nett. girls had their party at the home of The freight department employes es- Maude Morehouse, enloylne Christmas tend good will to their fellow worker AURORA, MO.. AND GREENFIELD tree, toys. candy 'n ei-ei'thing. and wish hlm happiness and success Helen Mary Dryden spent Christmas wherever he may wish to spend 111s BRANCH 111 Detroit visltlng her sister Madge. remainina ,,ears. Dorn Gado, Carlotta Lgne and Savlna Zlnrthn-Pranclsen, daughter of Peter CLAC'DE E. RODERICK, Reporter Felin all went back to thetr old home Frandsen. coach carpenter, spent three town" for Chrlstmas. weeks in December visiting relativev R. L. Baumparner of Northview, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray spent the in Kansas City. has been assigned position as hel~er hoIidavs vlsitina Mrs. Grav's narentu George nIorris, section laborer, is in at the frelght--statidn. the Frisco Hospital at St. Louls for "Jake" Blddle. formerly statlon help- -3fiss bert?ude Sprohs is conflned to treatment account of an injured eye. er. has bid in clerk's position at Pacific her home, account Illness, and was not Latest renorts show his condition im- We were sorry to lose "Jake". able to enlov the holidav fun wlth us. .. - . Claude Roderick, third trick operator We hope ihk will soon -be better and ~eorkeHarmon, Jr.. has been asslgn- at the tower, has been displaced by L back with us agnin. sd permanently to the position of J. Porterfieid and is now working third Freda House and Joan Brady spent stationmaster at Monett. Mo. Mr. Har- trick at Globe. 310. o. recent week end in Kansas Cltv. mon has been a brakeman for several Mrs. Troy Pnnnel, wife of carman, shopping, etc.. and Llllian Fuller arid pears, but owlng to an injury to his this station, is confined to her home ac- Carmen Bowman visited relatives there, arm had to give up road work. count of influenza. All join me in wish- while Bertha Schumacher made a trl~ Edmond Planchon who has been ing her a Speedy recovery. to Tulsa in connection with the "Great; working In the frelght department as Mr. Price. ngent at Miller. Mo., who er Traffic Novement." extra truckman, has accepted a posl- has been off on sick leave. Is back on Grace Wall Is wearing a new dia- tlon wlth the Grlffin Motor Co.. this the job. mond. Congratulations. Grace, as we citv. We can still clalm his twin J. Freeman Wllson. ticket cashler. think we're eoina to like "him." brother. was called to St. Louls account serlous This family is- hapby to announce William Scott, who was statloned at illness of hls son "Ted." who Is employ- two new additlons to our family-a Monett for several months, has been ed by the Missourl Paclfic offlces there. daughter, Martha Lou, was born to Mr. transferred to Sapulpa, Okla., ns dis- Glad to hear that "Ted" Is improving. and Mrs. Hear1 Kidd on December 6th:- -patcher. All employes at this station have January, 1928 Page 67 jolned the "Frlsco Employes' Club" at and health and may you all enjoy the drives, and Tubercular seal sales, but Monett. blessings of many years' repetitian of hapdy? Here Is hoping that this Few Year the season's new beginning. Vacations for the ear are all wet will be the best ever to you. Who wouldn't be proud of such a now, E. L. Jarratt, cxlef clerk. spend- fine train as "The Bluebonnet?" Inn his at home the latter Dart Of the OFFICE SUPT. TERMINALS Switchman Harry Loyd, who u7as.in- month. - jured recently, is not yet able to return R. J. Lewis, chiet clerk demurrasa SPRINGFIELD to work. department, also spent his V:--"-- - Orln Don Lavy. engine foreman on home. B. 0. Chandler. chlef NORMAN HINDS, Reporter the 3:30 P. >I. mlddle lead crew, has claim department, spent his been traveling back and forth between building a house and M. A Glenn Crain and Clifford Rimbey, Monett and Springfield quite a lot, re- traveling car accountant. Nfse spent a few days hunting near Ozark cently. Investigation revealed that a wxr.m%r climate in Califor1 recently. Orln was taklng treatment at the we enjoyed the blizzard and b Karl Walters was off duty several h0sDltal and all of the boys had been weather. days on account of illness. P. accusing him of having other business Ye scrlbe and Xellle Cliftc JIr. and Mrs. Q. Lockwood are In in Springfield. offlce------enloved.- - a wondertul I, Tucson, Aria., wlth Mrs. Lockwood's With the comlng of the first of the in a warher climate also, brother. John French, who is at the Year. it is emected that there will be New Orleans. Havana, Cuba a point of death. several prize -bird dogs and shot guns in Florida. The flrst cold weather of the year put on the market at a bargain. Quail Helen Heflln spent the last caused great hardship to J. W. John- shooting ends with the flrst tap of the her vacation visiting her si: son. who was so unfortunate as to gong for 1928 and it has been a very Dysart Bacon in Blrmin~hal have an ear frozen. queer season, quite a lot of shootinfi. Edith Middleton also spent ,~r.~andMrs. C. M. Kimber announce but not so many quail bagged as you end In Blrmlnrham. the blrth of a baby boy. December 5. would think. - Maude yak& spent her The regular accldent prevention 4 Stevens repeating shot gun. raffled visiting in Topeka Kana. meetinc was held December 9. A nood off recently by Engineer M. E. Pope. Minnie Bowers 'visited in slzed crowd was in attendance and- the was won bv Brakeman Ray Lemasters a-~ few-- dars this month. usual interesting and instructive mat- of the northern division. Mrs. ~nnieE. George spent ters were discussed. "Red" Bill Adcock. brakeman on the in St. Louis this month u, C. C. Ellison. de~arted December Central division, is nursing a badly treatment for her eyes. l~~for~~alifornia,whkre he will~enjoy Infected left hand. H. W. Johnson. car accoul a lengthv vlsit with his brother. A correction for an item that ap- tended an- A. R. -4. Committe, R. T, kewbold Daid a brief visit to peared in this column last month. It in Xew Orleans on the ta friends In Kansas- Citv recentlv. was stated that the Frisco Filling Sta- thirteenth of the month. Jlmmle Walsh has ' returned- to his tion located on Cleveland Avenue as Two weddings so close former position as messenger after helng operated by Switchman A. C. make so many changes in the working In Harrisonville. 310.. for sev- Russey. Mr. Russey's son. W. A. can scarcely keep up with tk eral months. (Stude) Russey, is the proprietor of the December------weddina was st Bert Bias wan off duty several days, station. little Slarguerite ~%chran,wl due to illness. W. L. Mayfleld. night yardmaster at Mrs. Glen E. Randall. of 1051 Mrs. A. Lamb, wife of Yardmaster Fort Smith, dropped in to say hello. St.. this city. A miscellaneol Lamb. has been I11 several days. recently as he passed through Monett. wan rrive'n - bv Catherine L: Vlrgll Dorrls went turkey hunting Everyone is glad to see the smiling otherc~of-the b~ice,Margueri recently, but did not get close enough face of Joe Shocltley, framed in the ing many useful and pretty to ~utsalt on the tails of his intended rrill- of the tlcket offlce window. her new home which has . vicilms and as a result, returned home A few thing^ we would like to see: finished. The office extel empty hanbed. Dave Marshall, in a hurry except on best wishes to the young coul his way home. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPT. Sam Rittenhouse weighing 260 ST. LOUIS, MO. pounds and no taller. MECHANICAL DEPART1 Jack Don Lavy running a foot race. LINDENWOOD, MO SIOLLIE 5. EDWARDS. ReDorter Jack Shipley in golf togs. Bill Cannadv smokine- a German ~i~e. ZETA M. SIMPSON, ReC Willlam T. Lanham. refund steno- while at work. rrapher, recently was home 111 a few Jim Mansfleld walking slow. At recent meetings of Loc days wlth an attack of ptomaine poison. Bnrney Conley doing the Charleston. Frisco Association of Metal ( Harrv Taaffe. rate stenonranher.-- . was Fred Steele with his face dirty. Car Denartment E~D~ov~s.t I11 recently. . "Chess" Glllette with hls front teeth. GZnGen't committee' sGged Addie Toland spent her vacation Leslie Alonzo Taylor wearing a pair of boxing bouts In which the vlsitlng her sisters at Protection, Kan., of number 6 shoes. well known battlers did th and Kansas City, Mo. John Stowe carrying his lunch In a JOB McCartney. Charlie BOI Employes of the passenger traffic paper sack. Thompson, "Rag" Jenkins. department wish each and everyone R Bill CafPey with his work all caught BHlie Penn and John Sean0 I!appy and prosperous new year. UD. The membershlp Is so enthu Lefty Turpln walking a tight rope. Mack McClanahan tendlng swltches MONETT YARD-MONETT, MO. on stllts. FRANK L. KYLER. Reporter Maln 7223 Res. \\ OFFICE OF CAR Nicely Furnished Rooms-Hot & C The reporter for Monett yard wishes SPRINGFIELD, MO. to take this opportunity of extending wlshes for a very happy and rosper- MARIE ARXOLD. Reporter - ous new year to all of you. gay the Louis olea as & cnsulng year brIng lorth much pleas- If everyone got what they wanted FIRST CLASS RESTAURA ure and henplness to you and yours. for Xmas, we're all set for a Happy FOR LADIES ASD GESTLE: May vour draught of life be filled to New Year! Dead broke. perhaps. from 508 S. Main St. MEMPHI the brlm with good luck, prosperit). Xmas presents, Red Cross and "Sally" I The Frisco Policy to guarantee the safety of their emploj is further carried out by their purchase of I Marathon Brand Sterilized Wiping Rags G. MATHES COMPANY St. Louis, U. S. A. to proclaim Ike Rye the best 128 to Charles S. Turner and wife were call- -- - 130 pound boy on the railroad. Wonder ed to Blackwell. Okla.. December 11, what the rest of the railroad thlnks of by the death of Mr. Turner's mother. Springfield's I this? We extend our sympathy to the be- "Smiling Wllllam R. Golden is with us agaln reaved. after nearly six weeks' absence due E. R. McNabb and wife soent four to brcaklnp B bone in his hand. days of the holiday period 'at Straf- HOTEL ford, Mo. We'd sure like to sample Gus H. Steln, plece work checker, some of that home-made sausage 100 Roomr purchased a bulldog recently. Gus you've been telling us about Mac. says that Its a real "beauty". He's Velma Geraldine is the niw daugh- FIRE1 calllng It Caesar, but personally we ter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plummer. thlnk "Towser" would be a more ap- and November 25 was the eventful proprlate appellation. How about It, day. Gus? Celestine A. Devereux and Celeste J. S. Abbott spent part the holi- O'Neil were dinner guests, December 7, days at Joplin. at the home of the newlyweds, Mr. and I FRISCO OFFICIAL I 1 Office Phone 150 Res. Phone 2415-J 1 AMBULANCE for ECO PHONE 742 PHONE STANDARD PLUMBING CO. Transp ALMA Steam and Hot Water Heatlng ~HMEYERFUNERAL HOME J. J. LAWLER. Proprietor I Springfield. Mo. I I311 McDanlel St. SPRINGFIELD. MO. I I Standard 468 St. Lc I Springfie11 To give Universal Service is the goal of Public Utility managers and opera- tors. We are a part of the organized "RAPII effort to reach that ideal. WARM AIR HE Springfield Gas and Electric Company Rey 1 Springfield Traction Company Manuf ad Warm Air HI SPRINGFIELD Gray Iron and Z 1 Welsh Packing Co MISSOURI I W~OZCS~Z~~aciyrs of BEEF,PORK and MUTTON OZARK BRAND HAM and BACON-100% Pure Lard I Wdl Paper, P, Interior I - I SERVICE ICE COMPANY 1 I - .~ Sueeegon (0 HAMMOND BROS. ICE & COLD STORAGE I COMPANY I I The Kucker Studio I lbstsrn Junetlon, Mco Ballway SPRINGFIELD, M0. PHOTOGRAPHERS WHOLESALE ONLY--CAR LOADS BRUCE F. MAY, Manager I W. E. OGSTON, Preldent and Treasurer I I MILLIGAN BLDG., SPRINGFIELD, MO. BONDED BAGGAGE CARRIERS SPRINGFIELD, MO. YELLOW HERTZ DRIVURSELF SYSTEM Phone 353 319 MoDANlEL ST, Phone 2300 CAB CO. OWclal R R Ba gage Carriers Phone 5000-6100 SPR~N~FIE~D.MO. I - STOP AT THE 0 THE LEADING HOTEL COLONIAL HOTEL i SPRINGFIELD, MO. FAMILY WET WASH I Frank Be Smith Laundry Co. - spRIN,,IE,, ,, Page 69 Jtrs. Claude E. Neely. The dinner gave EASTERN DIVISION-MECHANICAL mldence of the hlghest of epicurean SPRINGFIELD, MO. rkill. W. J. Glllesple, general car foreman: 5 Forstner, car foreman; Ed. Hollo- MILLARD F. BROWN, Reporter wall and J. J. Oaffney, car inspectors, nllcnded court at Salem. 310.. November Hugh Baker. chief clerk to the gen- :I! La December 5. eral roundhouse foreman north round- Senjamin M. Kelso. Eldon G. Swyers. house, has been called tb New MexIco s1. Y. Lutes, Peter D. Noblle and on account of the serious illness of hls IIarry Davis are among the Linden- father. HIS work is being done by wood em loyes who have been off dur- Carl Keiser, stenographer. Ing the Past slxty days, due to sick- Charles Thompson seems to be rais- ness. We will be glad when they will ing birds during his spare time. He all be able to be back on the job. said he was going into the game on a Hugh J. Sweatt and wife mere called big scale after the Arst of the year. so Lo Holdenville. Okla.. December 16. by don't be surprised on heating. of the critical illness of MI-. Sweatt's "Thompson's Pet Shop':. fither. The following apprentlces served out Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gorman spent of 'their time during. December at the Christmas day with the home folks north roundhouse: BU~C~;Rob- at Memphis. ert &I. Broxon, R. G. Williamson and Justen Pappert, formerly employed James R. Graves. by the German National Railways. Gelsenkirchen. Germany, and now OFFICE OPERATING DEPARTMENT working at the Lindenwood shops, was STATISTICIANQPRINGFIELD vnlted In marriage to Miss Rosina Rrockmeger Thanksgiving day. Another weddlng of recent date was MARY PROPHET, Reporter Ce4 Business by Mail Lhat of Englneer C. I. MayAeld's daugh- 80 pages of vital bualness facts and tcr to Charles R. Glandt. December 5. Happy new year everybody. Bpurerr. Who, where and how man9 Mr. Glandt is a Areman at this polnt. Dan Cupid may de blind, but he has your prospects are. We're wishing the newlyweds the been doing some strnight shooting in 8,000 llnee of bustness covered. Com- greatest of happiness. our office. June Sand came down re- piled by the Largest Directory Publish- J. J. Swltt, engineer, who returned centlv with a rina he had boupht-... for-- en in the world thru Lnformatlon ob- DecemBer 12 from a hunting trip in his best girl. A -few dafs later Mil- hined by actuai door-to-door canvpss. the Ozarks, claims that wlld turkeys dred Prophet's frlend was here from Wrlte Im your FREE omw. and quail are plentiful In that distrlct. Tulsa and Mildred came to the office R. L. POLK & CO., Detroit, Mich. Another hunter who "brought home wearlng a new diamond. 781 POLK DIRECTORY BLDB. the bacon" is H. C. Lynch, flreman. Reva Crane became almost a globe He obtalned a moose head as a trophy trotter when she took her vacation. of his vacatlon In the Canadlan wilds. She spent a few days wlth her sister And last, but not least, happy new at Selma. Ma.. and went to Little Rock. speaking, Jack deliberately fooled his year, folks! . >\rk.. and Coalgate, Okla., where she stomach in stating the dinner was fine. visited relatives. The agents' accounts department is Elva Fulton was on a leave of ab- on dress parade house cleaning was in SIGNAL DEPARTMENT sence recently. progress for sdme time. conaratula- Gladys Bell and her brother drove to tions to A1 Gerdel; come and-see us SPRINGFIELD, MO. Arkansas and spent Christmas with the when passing by. folks. The secretary of the Frlsco "Men's MATILDA C. HOFFMAN, Reporter Miss Lillian Brooks, wlth Mrs. Club" is in receipt of letter from Mayor - Beegle from car accountant'n office. Miller congratulating the,, Frisco upon L. E. Owen, oKice engineer, was 111 spent the holldays In New Orleans. its inauguration of the Bluebonnet". several days after Thanksgiving. We Galveston, Houston, Corpus Christi and the new Texas train. Lrust the Chrlstmas goose did not serve San~ ~ Antonlo. Nori?? Rabbltt looks the part of a him in the same way. eta nlooney recently went to Mem- great Prima Donna" in her latest Carl Thompson, clerk In thls oRIce, phis and brou~hther small ne~helv nhotograph. If you don't belleve it, bas moved his family to a lovely new home for a visit. refer to last month's magazine. apartment. Understand Raymond Troth Our o!d friend. Harry Martin, was in If sou wish to see Elizabeth Doyle nlso moved with them. t.he offlce. November 25. Harry is in all her glory, have a look at the Raymond Troth, draftsman. is spend- working at Pensacola. style page of this issue of the Frisco ing the holldays wlth his parents in Charlie Small has heen transferred Xagazine. Topeka. Kans. to the north side. here. Clyde Bell. former head of the mis- Charles Smith. signal inspector. is cellaneous department of the agents' attending meetin of the Signal Sec- FUEL DEPARTMENT-ST. LOUIS accounts has been promoted to zone :ion. A. R. -4.. in ew York and before auditor with headquarters at Mem- 5 phis. Rob Kunstel, who has held more returning will spend a few days with LOUISE S. GIBSON, Reporter 11s children at h~sold home in Provi- offices than a ward politician. replaces lence R. I. AIr. Bell. Supervisors of Fuel Economy held Canadian Dry Ginger Ale, when prop- C. I. Garton, asslstant inspector, and thelr monthly meeting In Mr. Collett's Bra. Garton spent the Christmas holi- erly applied, takes well, however, an office, November 19, and reports are improper application leaves a soft !aye with Mrs. Garton's relatives near that everyone is working hard to meet ,assvllle. Mo. their standards and make the yearly mellow annearance when bv accident- .. . - .. . . Harry Rarron, assistant engineer, goal set for 1927 In fuel economv. Mr it reachei 'the outside-of yohr Sunday .nd Mrs. Harron, spent the holidays H. E. Martin, chief clerk to Mr. kollktt; regalia-page President Schoeneberg. vith Mrs. Harron's narents in Jasoer. attended the Fuel Meeting at Fort Let us toast her again. the Bluebonnet. !la. Smith. Ark.. November 23. President R. L.-Schoeneberg of the L. J. Land. signal maintainer, and Theodore Buerman. fuel clerk. m- "Frisco Men's Club" has appolnted frs. Land of Lebanon, are rejoicing John Strachan, Max 4. Schulz and J. L. cently spent several' days at-~&&&- Kiburz on the entertainment committee ~verthe arrival of Charles. Jr.. Sun- No., where he went on a hunting trip: -now for some real entertainment. lay, December 11, wei~htnine and Mrs. Louise S. Gibson spent Thanks- ,ne half pounds. (Don't understand Riving with relatives in Xemphls, boys. he Charles. Jr.) Tenn.- .~~... Burton Lee, son of G. J. Drummond. Allss Edith Wiessmann has been OFFICE GENERAL MANAGER ignai supervisor, after several months trnnqferred from the eleventh floor SPRINGFIELD, MO. pent on a southern ranch. has re- to thls office as comptometer-stenogra- urned to the home of his parents in pher, succeeding Miss Ann Rotman. ORVILLE COBLE, Reporter pringfield. who left recently to be married. We Nillard \Y. Troth has been asslgned wish to welcome Miss Wiessmann. The general manager's office met s s~gnalhelper at Tulsa, Okla. J. E. Whalen, general fuel super- wlth enthusiasm the suggestion that visor, recently entered the ranks of a Frisco Nen's Club be organized. At the "radio bugs" and advises that he a meeting held in Mr. ICinlball's oKlce, never knew before such wonderful Bothwell with nine votes, Danley wlth CLASSIFIED ADS I music was golng on in this old world seven, and Coble with six votes were oe ours. elected to represent the office in or- :assifled advertising under thls heading will ganizing such a club. Williams and 9 charged lor at the rate of 5 cents per word AGENTS' ACCOUNTS DEPT. Gleaves each polled five votes. Our representatives met with those rrom ith a rninlruunl of 75 cents. Cash must nc- ST. LOUIS, MO. lmpnnv COPY. the other denartments in the assemblv hall at a ineetirig -ciilei--by -c.3. GENTGWE: START YOU IN BUSI- ARTHUR STOEHR. Reporter Stephenson, assistant to the general ?as and help you succeed. No capital manager. December 15. After a very experience needed. Spare or full Jack Culver mas so busy looking able talk by JIr. Stephenson outlinlnk me. Yo11 can easilv earn S50-$100 after the comfort of the diners at the the purpose and possibility of the club, ee Frisco Men's Club Dinner on December temporary onicers were elected and a roaawav New IOTK. a, that he forgot to eat. Figuratively committee named to draft a constitu- tlon andI ta nomlnate olllcers for 1928. DONAHUE'S GANG We are trying to get near enough to 11'. P. R enshaw was elected temmrars TRUMAN, ARK. Jasper to move there for Christmas presiden t, John Breclrenriclge, tkmpo-- . Every one is nlannina a biz time and rary secretary. Hessrs. Donica and Be- we are hopink that the sleet storms Vier. chairmen of the constitution and On December 1 this gang was reduc- hold off until after the holidays. the nom inating committees, respectlve- ed to fifteen men. Lineman Dave Wise- Cold weather has stopped horseshoe IY. hart and Groundman Jim Reed were pitching, so checkers is the only sport Our of Pice was dressed up attractlve- affected. left. Assistant Foreman Hastings Ir ly for 1the hollday season under the John King, groundman, left recently the champion. directiorI of Mlss Jessie Tulk. for his home at Cahool, account sick- This gang is glad to report '1'0Ae And speaking of Chrlstmas, we ness. cidents" so far this year. thought Paymaster Young was Santa The outflt moved from Bay to Tru- Claus h ImseIi, when he passed the man December 10, and will be here for checks c)n the fourteenth! about six weeks. We are making good P. B. X. OFFICE, FT. SCOTT, KANS L. Ste naly, train rule examlner, has headway. - had a train rule chart constructed J. H. Thompson. assistant foreman, is MISS ALICE HOGAN. Reporter that is ra marvel of efficiency contain- making his home in Jonesboro while ing cha'rts and diagrams lllustratinfi workinz on this estimate. He has New Year's Greetings, one and all! the rule!5, yet the whole folda up into moved ilis family there. Mrs. W. 0. Long has returned from a box t!asfly transported from point Frank Schill, lineman and Alvls a visit with her parents at Chaflee, to point where he is holdlng classes. Cruise, groundman, made a trip to Mn. 3Iemphis recently and came back all Mrs. Edith Austln and Alice Hogan, dolled up in brand new clothes. P. B. X. operators recently spent a day This gang extends good wishes and SPRING FIELD GEN. STORE ROOM in Kansas City sLeing Santa Claus anb the season's meetings- to all. calling on the Kansas City operators B. R. Tate. who has been working BERLTHA V. REEA Reporter RELAY OFFICE-SAPULPA here as relief dispatcher, has accepi. - ed a position as dispatcher with the A Frlsco employe Who frequently E. F. OAKES. Reporter Southern Pacific. at El Paso, Texas. rides hT CENTRAL BOARDING & SUPPLY COMPANY COMMISSARY CONTRACTORS P. J. ENGLFJIA??. Presldern 11. 8. EVGLEJIAN, Vlce-President General Omce Bnnch Offices ST LOUIS MO G. I. FITZGERALD. Vice-hea. and Sec'j E. B. SHARKET. Mannuer. Ft. Worth, Tex 1258 ~d.of ~,,d~~ld~. 8PRiNGFIELi), CEAS. GRAY. Manager, Sprlngdeld. 510. XEAL RLVET, Jfanager, Dnllns. Texas ghVSAS CITY. M0. ET WORTH, TEX. GUY KRESS. Supt.. Sprlnmleld. Mo. G. R. FIERCE. Sum.. St. Louis. ?do. -TIAT.T.AS - WAR---- I J. P, MCDONALD,~m.. ~icngo. ni. CHICAGO. ILL. Page 71 I MINES ON THE FRISCO AT CARBON HILL. ALABAMA I I MOSS & MCCORMACK I BIND YOUR RECORDS MINERS AND SHIPPERS COAL- lacks smith, Bunker, Steam, ~omestic-COAL Into Permanent Books 1901-4 American Trust Building BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Adopted by general and GRIDER COAL SALES AGENCY local ofices of every large Mine Agents railroad in theUni ted States OVER 3,000,000 TONS ANNUALLY BEST GRADES ALABAMA STEAM AND DOMESTIC COALS BINDING MACHINES PERMANENT BINDERS Railroad Fuel a Specialty LOOSE LEAF DEVICES FOR ALL PURPOSES 1414-18 American Trust Bldg., Birmingham, Ala. OFFICIAL FRISCO AMBULANCE JNO. CmDANN EL 302 S. WALNUT STREET McBee Binder Co. FUNERAL HOME Phona .I25 Sherman. T~XM I dew York St. Louis Athens Desion. Fabrication and Erwtlan d Cleveland Chicago I kgEg&\.!y!L P.BRIDGES, 0. Box BUILDINGS,1275 ST. BARGES, LOUIS, CAISSONSM~SSOUR~ I Consolidated Cement Corporation CITY ICE COMPANY KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI I I Kansas City, Mo. I Fredonia Brand Portland Cement WHOLESALE-RETAIL A FRISCO Industry at FREDONIA, KANSAS "Year 'Round Service" & For better Concrete, Culverts and Bridges, The Pittsburg Midway Coal Mining Co. "ENSLEY" & "ALA CITY" and Bag!@rmG Krrninfinm COAL OPERATORS R. R. Ballast Ala. CRUSHED &SCREENED General Sales Office Blrmlngharn Slag Co. Dwlght Building UANSAS CITY. MO. CHAS. R. LONG, JR. 1 VILOCO RAILWAY COMPANY EQUIPMENT CO. CHICAGO LOUISVILLE - CHICAGO - ST. LOUIS I I For Dependable Seroice I I Manufacturers of I VILOCO Improved Sanders All Kinds of Railway and Industrial VILOCO Bell Ringers Paints, Varnishes and Lacquers VILOCO Automatic Rail Washers CRESCENT Metallic Packing mmy, 1928 Page 73 HOBBS TIE GZrZ TIMBER CO. Railroad Cross Ties, Switch Ties and Lumber, Poles and Piling 19 65-66-67 RAILWAY EXCHANGE BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO. We Help Make the Frisco Safe Gerhardt Construction Company Burton's Boston Brushes General Contractors A Complete Line of PAINT and VARNISH BRUSHES 822-23 Louderman Bldg. and ST. LOUIS, NO. BURTON'S Set- In Rubber Car Washers The Starr Coal Co. MINERS and SHIPPERS Burton - Boston Brush Co. 122 Harvard Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. :E?iRYETTA - OKLAHOMA on New Line South of J. WeMcMURRY Columbus Aberdeen Ed. Molinder & Son Horton-Price tonstruction to. DNTRACTING CO. R. R. Grading Contractor R. R. CONTRACTORS I I DRE.DGING--DRAG LINE I COLUMBUS. MISS. ABERDEEN - - - MISS. R. R. 6. BRIDGE CONTRACTORS Working Steam Shovel South of Boligee, Alabama D. B. HILL & COMPANY 11 Railway Exchange Bldg. GENERAL CONTRACTORS-DREDGING. KANSAS CITY, MO. BOLIGED, ALABANA LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- FT. SMITH ICE AND 1 INSTANT SERVICE PHONE 6.0154 Yarden Pullen Coal Co. COLD STORAGE CO. Bluff City Delivery Co. I COLD STORAGE FOR ALL PERISHABLE I MINERS and SHIPPERS MERCHANDISE Ice and Coal Storage Capacity, 125 Cars I Daily Ice Making Capacity. 125 Tons General Office, 651 Beale Avenue CNRYETTA - OKLAHOMA I FORT SMITH - - ARKANSAS I MEMPHIS, TENN. rise Buchanan Coal Co. I The Cleveland File Co. 1 SWEDOX I Quality Files Since 1899 I WELDING RODS, WIRES & ELECTRODES MINERS and SHIPPERS A Grade ol Rod lor Every Class ol Weldlag ST. LOUIS OFFICE by the Electrlc or Acetylene Rocem 1712-14 CHESTNUT ST. CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY NRYETTA - OKLAHOMA Telephone, GAdeld 6120 Chicago. Illinois Detralt Ml0hl1.I Page 74 W~T&W~MPLOI%~MWZIM W. HORACE WILLIAMS CO., INC. ENCINEERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS ANY CLASS- CONSTRUCTION -ANY SIZE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Specializing in Design and /or C on stru c t i o n of D o c k Wharves, Piers, Breakwaters, Dams, and Jetties, Bridges, Railways, Highways, Industrial Plants. All classes of Building Construction, Building Foundations. Maintaining an Engineering Department for Consultation, Investigation, Reports, Surveys, Designs. HOME OFFICE BRANCHES Fifth Floor Southern Building Pensacola, Fla. Mobile, Ala. Houston, Tex. 833 Howard Avenue NEW ORLEANS, LA. Representatives In Principal Cities of AII Southern States FRISCO TERMINALS - PENSACOLA, FLORIDA BUILT BY THIS CO.\II'AiiY FR IS C 0 ties, timbers and piling have their life greatly prolonged by preservative treatment at the SPRINGFIELD, MO., and HUGO, OKLA., PLANTS of the AMERICAN CREOSOTING COMPANY INCODWRITED LOUISVILLE - KENTUCKY I The Producers Sand Co. Vulcan Rivet Corporation LIST CONSTRUCTION CO Producers and Shlppan sf the BIRMINGHAM, ALA. BIG ARI MORGAN HILL CO. UNION STEEL CASTING COMPANY GGNERAL CONTRACTORS PITTSBURGH, PA. CARBON and VANADIUM Shcrvet and Drag Line Work CAST STEEL LOCOMOTIVE FRAMES Woodward Bldg. BIRMINGHAM General Miscellaneous Castings for Locomotive and Car Work Page 75 The lvew I ork Air The Gideon - Anderson Co. MANUFACTURERS OF W. He(Bill) REAVES Brake Company Hardwood Lumber 1169 Arcade Bldg. St. Louls Manufacture1s the AND REPRESENTING Slack Cooperage Stock ,.- .-- .- The P. & RI. Company STA~IJAKUAIR BRAKE GENERAL OFFICES - Band Saw Mills and Planing Mills Rail Anchors EQUIPMENT GIDEON, MO. The National Lock Washer Co. SALES OFFICE GENERAL OFFICES AND DISTRIBUTING YARD: Improved Hipower 420 Lexington Av., New York Clty 110 Angelica Street Maintenance Equipment Co. WORKS Telephone: Tyler 001 1-Tyler 0012 Watertown. New York ST. LOUIS MO. Labor Saving Devices WEIR-KILBY St. Louis Surfacer Unxld CORPORATION and Paint Co. Railroad Fusees Railroad Crossings Arlington Ave. & Terminal Belt Ry. INSURE SAFETY Froes and Switches ST. LOUIS,MO. Best by Every Test se Track Work UNEXCELLED MANUFACTURING Railroad Paints, CINCINNATI, OHIO Varnishes, Enamels COMPANY, Inc. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA NEW YORK, N. Y. High Grade Machine Took Owens Paper Box Co. American Lathes and Radials bbT~~l~YOUCan UseSS Norton Grinders 413-415 N. Firat SAINT LOUIS STEAMFITTERS, PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, AUTOMOTIVE & MACHINISTS TOOLS. E. H. Sachleben & Co. Pels Punches and Shears MANUFACTURERS Watson -Stillman Hyd. Machy. 2829 Locust Blvd. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI WKMAN - HILL % CO. II PLAIN AND FANCY BOXES Forster Paint and Manufacturing Company WINONA, MINN. Reflnere and Manufacturere of 'RIME'S PLUGS Graphite and Graphite Specialties Roof Paint, Roof Cement, Etc. Page 76 GLOBE TRACKLESS DOOR HANGER The Most Modern Remllling Plarl In Pensacola DUVALLUMBER COMPANY Yanufacturm of and Dealers In BUILDING MATERIAL , Office and Mills at F and Magnolia Streel EASY TO OPERATE-DURABLE-PILFER PROOF Can not 1o.e onor awing out at bottom Telephone 812 P. 0. Bc GLOBE RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. ST. LOUIS, Mo. PrnSACOLA, FLORIDA American Handle Corn Re L. Bartholomew Pit tsburgh Forge I I hIanufacturers of General Railroad High-grade Hickory, Axe, & Iron Co. Contractor Pick, Sledge, Hatchet, Ham I and Railroad Tool Handl PITTSBURGH, PA. 1 867 Roland St., Memphis, Tenn. I JONESBORO - ARKA MANUFACTURERS OF Car and Locomotive Axlea Heavy Forglngs International Business Crank Pina Piston Rod8 I Machines Corporation I 1 Midvale Coal ( Atlas Staybolt & Engine Bolt Iron Tabulating & Accounting HIGH GRADE STEAM Screw Spikes Track Bolts Machines AND DOMESTIC COAL Time Recorders - Scales I CHICAGO OFFICE. RY. EXCHANGE BLDG. ( Chemical B1d.g. ST. LOUIS 1 50 Broad St. NEW YORK. N. Y. ( Againd Accident and Illnus U CONTINENTAL Protection HARDIE -TY NES Southern I THE SERVICE SUPRE CONTINENTAL SERVICE mr MFG. COO Wheel Co. I depended upon. 1776 Railway Exchange Building A CONTINENTAL POLICY I PEACE OF MIND AND A ST. LOUIS. MO. I CHECK WHEN EARNINM I Corliss and Throttling Engines YOUR OCCUPATION MANUFACTURERS OF STOPPED. CHILLED TREAD WHEELS CONTINENTAL repreeentatlvb AIR COMPRESSORS be found on every rallroad dl PLANTS: In the United Statea and Cana' ST. LOUIS. Mo. BIRMINGHAM. ALA ATLANTA. GA. SAVANNAH, QA. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. PORTSMOUTH, VA. PITTSBURGH. PA. RCKHESTER. N. Y. SAYRE. PA. TOLEDO. OHIO HAMMOND. IND. CLEVELAND. OHIO - H. G. B. ALEXANDER, Pmsldl General OMcss: Chleago. U. 8. LAYNE WELL SYSTEMS Canadian Head Offiae. Toronta ARE DEPENDABLE CUT OUT AND MAIL TODAY Continental Cuualty Company, 910 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. I1 AMERICA'S GREATEST RAILROADS I am employed by the FRISCO 9' USE THEM ...... " I Please send me ldormatlon tn re8 your health and accident policlw s are carried by hundreds of my fell( Municipalities and Industries find ihem profilable ployea In the United Slates and Can1 My age k...... Layne & Bowler Manufacturing Co. My oceupatlon 1s ...... NAME ...-...... HOUSTON MEMPHIS LOS ANGELES ADDREBS ...... h Only Effitlent Locomotive Cleaner I S I p E 9 S Paint M~terialsfor Every Railroad Purpose EII I JAPAN OIL ENAMEL OIL The D. & M. Cleaning Process COMBINATION JAPAN OIL E JAPAN SPIRITS PASTE PAINTS Railway Exchange I S I P 'S !CHICAGO, ILL. Manassa Timber Company GALLOWAY COAL COMPANY PILING EXCLUSIVE MlNERS OF Other Works HliCBURN. N Y. CHICACO. ILL. OAK-CY PRESS--PI NE NIACAMFULS.NY SUPERIOR.WlS. ELK RIVER AND LOS ANCELES. CALIFORNIA- NIACARAFALLS. CANADA Arcade Bldg. St. Louie, Mo. GALLOWAY COAL RAILWAY TRACK MATERIAL. Switch Stands. Switches. Frogs. Crossings. Guard Rails. Clainps, elc brSteam. Electr~c.Mine and lndustrial Railway Tracks - MANGANESE TRACK WORKA SPECIALTY I Barnard Stamp Co. MlNES AT E-L= RUBBER STAMPS, MainOrf~ce HILLBURN.N.Y SEALS and STENCILS GALLOWAY, CARBON HILL and Trade Checks, Pad* Ink, Ete. 1 SALES OFFICES AT ALL EIGHT WORKS HOLLY GROVE, ALABAMA Fao-Slmlle Autograph Stamps I~amapo Corporation St. Louis, Mo. MILAR, CLINCH & COMPANY E.clumlve Agents tor CAR CEMENT CONTINENTALWORKS CO. Btwl Ttrea, sreel Tlred Wheel., Steel MANUFACTURERS Axlu, 8teel Sprtnes. Rolled Steel Rlng& Eolld W ron p h t Steel I Whecla. Bteel Fordnpm. Steel Crruher Rolh and Shelln, Rolled Steel Gear Blankm. Steel mud Iron Malleable Ca.tingm. S t e c 1 Plpe Flmutpm ROBERT M.LUCAS CO. M"8"k"fZff:" FLEXIBLE CORROSION PROOF CEMENTS Standard Steel Works Co. and PAINTS FOR RAILROADS Main Office: Philadelphia, Pa. Works: Burnham, Pa. 1955 West Thirty-first Street CHICAGO. ILL., U. S. A. Beal and *amara I I St. Louis Forgings Co. I Union Painting, - Co. CONTRACTORS OR PAINTING 1 I AXLES. LOCOMOTIVE FORGINGS------1 Asbestos & Rubber LV ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Maln dfflce: 5078 Easton Avenue East St. Louis Illinois ST. LOUIS, MO. Company ESTABLISHED 1893 Kansas City Bridge Company Builders of Railroad and Highway Bridges 310 S. Michigan Ave. River Improvement Work CHICAGO KANSAS CITY, MO. Byrnes Belting Co Duner Car Closets Acme Coal and Mining Co. MANUFACTURERS Enameled Iron Wet or Dry Closets MINES LOCATED IN HENRYETTA Oak Tanned Leather Belting DUNER CO. FIELDS ON FRISCO Hose Packing 101 S. Clinton St. CHICAGO LINES For detailed description see Car Builders SAINT LOUIS Cyclopedia 1922 Edition OFFICEI--OKMULGEE, OKLA. Page 78 -~/~MCO~MPLOI%S'&UXZIN~ I CONTINENTAL TURPENTINE (L WOLF RIVER SAND CO.1 Smokeless Fuel Company ROSIN CORPORATION WASHED and SCREENED HUNTINGTON, ARK. LAUREL. MISS. SAND and GRAVEL Manufacturers of OCfice: MINERS AND SHIPPERS OF Steam Distilled Wood Turpantinr 622 Falls Building Steam Distllled Pine Oil MEMPHIS, TENN. Semi-Anthracite C oa l F Grade Wood Rosin CAR LOAD SHIPMENTS A SPECIALTY 1 Lnlr Trd& lab lotmallrm~lPalnl Carp. I OXY-ACETYLENE Telephone, GArfidd 5233 , cuTTING RUSSELLV. LARKIN W. R. MAXWELL EQUIPMENT 915 Olive Street Manufac- SAINT LOUIS, MO. MODERN ENGINEERING CO. turer of PRINTING Lr;an lrln 6 SIMI Cr Mtnhtttm Rubhtr MI;. Cr 3411 Pine Blvd. St. Louis 412-414 N. 3rd St. SAINT LOUIS Oxweld Railroad Service Company Railway Supplies RAILWAY EXCHANGE BLDG. REPRESENTING: CHICAGO. ILL. LlNDE AIR PRODUCTS CO. THE PREST-0-LITE CO., INC. (Linde Oxygen) (Prest-o-Lite Acetylene) OXWELD ACETYLENE CO. UNION CARBIDE SALES CO. C. A. ROBERTS CO. (Oxweld Apparatus) . (Union Carbide) " SHELBY" Seamless Steel Tubing Carbide & Carbon Building Railway Exchange Buildin( CHICAGO ST. LOUIS DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS NEW YORK CITY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS I Brookside-Pratt Mining Co. 1 ) W. 0. SCHOCK CO. (Wm.Robertson&( INCORPORATED FUEL OIL Robertson Cinder Conveyor A. R. Lonp, Proeldent - Railway Cinder Pite Albert Alllron. 0l.ntri-y-Treuurw LIBERTY CENTRAL TRUST BUILDING Groat Northern Buildinfl SAINT LOUIS 20 W. JACKSON BLVD. CHIC PRODUOERS OF Steam and Domestic Coal Mines on Frisco, Southern and S. I. SMITH I. C. Railroads 1 ~ri-stateCulvert Mfg. to. 1 Manufacturers of Manufacturer8 of Gua~ Brown-Marx Bullding S. I. Smith Cattle "Toncan Better Iron C~lvert~" P. O. BOX 522, south Side Sta BIRMINGHAM, ALA. I I 514 Randolph Bldg. Memphlq Tenn. I I SPRINGFIELD, MO. E. J. ROW6 I W. CARSON ADAM6 F o r Signal BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Service, Car Wiring, 111 Power Service HI FOR EVERY PURPOSE 111 CAPACITY OF MINES AND OVEN8 2% MILLION TONS ANNUAL1 Page 79 DEBARDELEBEN COALS Sipsey - Empire - Corona - Carbon Hill - Hull FOR DOMESTIC, STEAM, GAS, BY-PRODUCT AND CERAMICS The South's Largest Producers and Marketers of HIGH GRADE COALS DeBardeleben Preparation Southern Railway Building Gives Added Value BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA A Manning, Maxwell & Moore, Inc. MANUFACTURERS AND 'DISTRIBUTORS OF Ashcroft Gauges Putnarn Machine Tools ' TRADEMARK Consolidated Safety Valves 1. m 1 I Hancock InspiratoiG and Valves ahaw Cranes Hayden & derby Injectors Railway & Mill Supplies BRANCH OFFICES CHICAGO SEATTLE Main Office: 100 East 42nd Street, New York, N. Y. DETROIT ST. LOUIS Tiger Brand Superb Linseed Oil C. G. Kershaw Contracting - Co. ABSOLUTELY PURE INCORPORATED THE FREDONIA Linseed Oil Works Co. FREDONIA, KANS. GENERAL CONTRACTORS I ROQUEMORE GRAVEL CO. I MONTGOMERY, ALA. Sand aid Gravel 607 Woodward Bldg. Birmingham, Alabama FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. All Phones 4928 I C. F. HORST & CO. REID AND LOWE STEAM AND DOMESTIC COAL I 404-5-6 Brown-Marx Bulldln~ RAILROAD CONTRACTORS BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Grading and Concrete L ridge Work PIG IRON, COAL AND COKE Birmingham, Ala., and Charlotte, N. C. 501-2-3 Brown-Marx Bldg. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. LLBERTRUSSELL T. R. SIMMONS W. A. SCOTT CLEVELAND LUMBER COMPANY JASPER, ALABAMA ad Lumber : Pine and Hardwood TWO MILLION FEET PER MONTH N THE FRISCO IN ALABAMA PER I ELDRIDGE I SIPSEY pped Plant Planing Mill ~d 1 Car Deckinn and 1 Dry Kiln and Planer I Yard I Short ~imehon I High Grade Finish DEPENDABLE SERVICE QUALITY COUNTS BART-LEE TIE COMPANY - - Railroad Ties and Timber LEE. President BERT S. LEE, Treasurer m, Vice-President J. LAURENCE LEE. Secretary Operating in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Okbhom and Texas WE HAVE SUPPLIED THE FRISCO CONTINUOUSLY FOR OVER 40 YEARS Landers Building SPRINGFIELD, MO. R. F. CARR, Memphis W. E. LOWRY, Hickory Flat, Miss. President Vice-Pres. and General Manager SPECIALIZING IN RAILROAD BUILDING MATERIAL Strong as Ever for the "Frisco" GENERAL OFFICES Phone, Main 2312 P. 0. Box 1032 MEMPHIS, TENN. The Mount Vernon Car Manufacturing Co. BUILDERS OF FREIGHT CARS OF ALL KINDS MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS -a new train between Read Down Via Frisco Lines Read Up 2:05 pm Lv ------St. Louis ------Ar 8:05 am 8:30 am Ar Dallas ------Lv 1:45 pm 8:45 am Ar------Ft. Worth --,---Lv 1:40 pm Via M- K-T Lines 8:45 am Lv------A - Dallas ------Ar ------555 pm Ar---- - San Antonio------Lv ------OBSERVATION CAR-Between St. Louis and all as DRAWING ROOM SLEEPING CARS - Between St. Louis, Dallas, Ft. Worth. . . . St. Louis to San Antonio. Dining Car Service all the Way Fred Harvey Meals on the Frisco -in addition to the popular Read Down Via Frisco Lines Read Up 6:50 pm Lv-,,---- St. Louis ------Ar 11:25 am 1:15 pm Ar------Dallas ------Lv 5:05 pm 1:30 pm Ar ------Ft. Worth --,,--Lv 455 pm Via M - Ar - T Lines 1:25 pm Lv------Dallas ------,-Ar 455 pm 9:35 pm Ar------San Antonio ------Lv 9:10 am