Advertisements and Notices from Che Gazette
An assortment of notices and ads including G W Effinger examination of teachers R R Witt deputy clerk order of publication RE Pendleton commissioners notice J Gassman Son hardware garden tools and a New York nurse claims cures for feverishness upset stomach teething disorders worms with 10000 testimonials. Sample free Ken S Olmstead LeRoy New York Allens Foot Ease powder cures corns bunions and swollen feet sample free Allen Olmstead LeRoy NY Apr 1 08 4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Effinger
R. R. Witt
RE. M. Pendleton
J. Gassman & Son
Moother Gray
New York
Ken S. Olmstead
LeRoy
Allen 5
Olmstead
N. Y
Apr
Unclaimed Letters List for Lexington Seri Week End March
Unclaimed letters remaining include Allen Hannah Ball William Davis Mrs Annie Fair Henry W Lighton O P Miller Randolph Mackelway Chas J Reid Mrs Eller. Patrons are asked to call for these letters and mention advertie 1 McCLus Patron P &.
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Lexington Seri
New Discovery Helps Va. Man After Severe Cough
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a spring 1106 battle with pneumonia like symptoms and a terrifying cough. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for rapid relief after using two and a half bottles. The remedy is sold at B A Gortell's drug store with a 50 cent to 1 00 price and a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Sach
Dr. King
B. A. Gortell
Land sale near Lexington seals deal for The Cedars
Fred L. Klicker bought 2 acres of land and buildings from J. R. Crist just outside Lexington for 1900 dollars. The Cedars property is now under Klicker as Crist relocates to his farm. Crist plans to move to his own farm, recently thought of by James M. Zoulman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Klicker
J. R. Crist
Lexington
the Cedars
Argenright
Klicker
Crist
James M. Zoulman
L. M. Paint Adverts Promote Do It Yourself Mix
An old advertisement touts L. M. Paint and Pure Linseed Oil for making 7 gallons at a cost of $1.20 per gallon. It lists 16 000 agents and points to McCrum Drug Co in Lexington plus H. K. Gilkerson and Buena Vista as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Drug Co
Lesington
H. K. Gilkerson
Bieua Vista
Wallon
J. BR. Webb
Hickory
N.C
Mocgram Drug CO. Wholesale Distributing
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy treats kidney and bladder troubles in women. It cites Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky who reports relief after using two bottles and says she is entirely well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Carrie Harden
Bowling Green
Govrell
County Roads Deteriorate in Wet March Close
Weather worsens into April with rain and warm temperatures. County roads remain in extremely bad condition due to prolonged winter softness, prolonging travel hazards and impacting local activity.
Dessert cup recipe features Jell O walnuts and figs
Dissolve JELL O in boiling water then cool and thicken. Stir in English walnuts and figs, then serve with whipped cream. Recipe notes that it makes enough for a large family and is economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tellocean
Smith and Hostetter Friar Johnston Wedding in Lexington
Rev. D. A. Penick officiated the Friday ceremony in Lexington uniting John Thomas Hostetter and Mary Catherine Smith, daughter of Andrew Smith, both of Rockbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter-Smith
Lexington
D. A. Penick
John ThomasHostetter
Misa Mary Catherine Smith
Andrew Smith
Rockbridge
Electric Bitters Restored Fortunes in Mill Creek Man
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter faced a near fatal decline when his health failed. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle, regained strength, and has remained well since. Sold under guarantee by B H Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Cough Cure
It advises using Foley's Honey and Tar to treat coughs and colds, claiming it cures obstinate racking coughs and expels the cold from the system. It asserts the product contains no harmful drugs and urges insistence on obtaining it. HB. H. Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Gorrell
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited for Coughs and Colds
A testimonial from B. H. Gorvell states Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs and colds and has never led to pneumonia after use.
Foley’s Kidney Remedy Ad Sparks Promises of Vitality
An advertisement claims Foley’s Kidney Remedy tones up the system and imparts life and vigor. It asserts the product cures backache nervous exhaustion and various kidney and bladder troubles with immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Teething Syrup Promoted As Safe Baby Medicine
An old ad copy warns of hidden childhood illnesses and urges use of Pleys Kidney Remedy at early signs to prevent kidney disease and diabetes. It touts Dr Fabrnney's Teething Syrup as the only baby medicine that is always safe and promises easier teething and no bad nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pley
Wright
B. EH. Gorreil
Personal notes from Lexington and regional travel updates
Local notices list visits from Mr. Greenlee D. Letsher bag re turned from Philadelphia and Mrs. J. Zollman and Mr. Zollovan planning a move to Elk City Oklahoma. Officials and clergy attend conferences in Roanoke and Winchester while marriage plans and railroad station improvements loom in Lexington.
Tucker Gains Ground in Shenandoah Valley Campaign
Ex congressman Henry St George Tucker touring the Shenandoah Valley says he will not neglect the governorship fight and is gaining strength, especially in Staunton and Lexington. Marshall McCormick of Clarke county backs Tucker, who is described as the first gubernatorial candidate to campaign in the state, with strong speaking skills aiding his effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Henry St. George Tucker
Shendoah Valley
Tucker
Staunton
Lexington
Marshall McCormick
Clarke County
Jamestown Exposition Company
Snap Shots medley entertains with drills and tableaux
Last Wednesday and Thursday nights residents enjoyed Snap Shots a medley presented by local talent under the Junior Order United American Mechanics and Rebekah Lodges. Miss Margaret Melick of Ohio directed the program which featured Indian Drills Cowboy Drill U A Military Drill and other scenes with Mrs Pennington at the piano and Mr Pennington on violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiss
Mra
Pennington
Waller Called as Pastor at Buena Vista Church
At a Buena Vista Presbyterian meeting led by Rev. J. A. Froade Rev. C. D. Waller of Mt. Sidney was extended a call to become pastor succeeding Rev. J. A. McClure who recently resigned. Waller, known in Rockbridge, formerly led Falling Spring church and has been supplying Buena Vista. He preached at Timber Ridge Sunday morning and Beechen Brook in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista Presbyterian Church
J. A. Froade
Timber Ridge
C. D. Waller
Mt. Sidney
J. A. McClure
Waller
Rockbridge
Falling Spring
Buena Vista
Mr. Waller
Beechenbrook
Colored Pythians of Lexington Hold Annual Celebration
The Pythians of Lexington held their annual celebration with a Sunday sermon at Randolph Street Methodist church led by Rev. J. D. Carruthers of First Baptist. The male order numbered 60 and the female Courte of Calanthe counted 48, with both groups described as flourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Randolph Street Methodist Church
J. D. Carruthers
First Baptist Church
Courte of
Rev Liam Hammond Returns to Trinity Church Lexington
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South renewed Rev Liam Hammond at Trinity Methodist in Lexington for another year. The Roanoke meeting announced multiple appointments across Rockbridge, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, Winchester, Harrisonburg, and surrounding areas with several ministers reassigned and supplies noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlee D. Letsher Bag
Philadelphia
Mike Lillie Chittum
Raphine
W. B. Wilbourn
Nell Bodellie
Ronceverte
W. Va
R. 8. Patton
A. M. Cupp
William Rees
J. F. Hendvrson
Roanoke
R. Leo Miller
Puria
Itil
Lexington
Robert L. Northern
Miller
James M. Zollman
Elk City
Oklahoma
Zollovan
Ernest L. Rhodes
Frank P. Rhodes
Atlanta
New York
Howard W. Amole
Clifton Forge
Baltimore Methodist Conference
Trinity Methodist Church
William 8. Hammond
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Joe
Lewis Howe
Presbyterian Church
B. F. Wilson
Harrisonburg
Evilliam
Hammond
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Pastre
Rockbridge
J. B. Henry
Buene Vista
Vinton
H. D. Harper
Mr. Henry
Buenas Vista
G. W Staples Wae
Collisrstown
J. L. Henderson
Fairfield
A. Jordan
L.l.lowance
Selma
J. W. Reeves
A. Bb. Snapp
Goshen
J. H. Light Goen
Front Royal
H- P. Hemill
A. M
D. H. Kern
Winchester
A. P. Boude
J. 8. Engle
Baltivere Southern Methodist
Buena Vista
Supply
Quiet March 21 1908 Collierstown Marriage
A quiet wedding took place at the home of the Misses Sandford in Collierstown on Saturday evening March 21. The couple were Mr William A Tribbett and Miss Mary E Black with Rev G W Staples officiating. Few relatives attended. Dr H W Seara entertained at the Opera House Friday night on More Taffy and Low Epitaphy. Mr Daniel McNeel of The Commoner can be reached at Lexington, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Seara
Opera
Daniel McNeel
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Lexington, Va
Eo Cress
Wistorye
D. A.penick
D.D
New Monmouth Church
R. E. Steele
Penick
Samuel Brown
BF. Wilson
Harrisonburg
Graham
Lexington
Steele
Pastor of First Baptist Church Installed in Lexington
The First Baptist Church of Lexington installs Rev. J. D. Carruthers as pastor after a week of ceremonies. A Monday sermon, Tuesday banquet, Wednesday deacon installations, and Thursday lecture by Rev. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson mark the events. Carruthers, born in Michigan, educated at Northwestern and Bennett College, has written for Century Magazine and other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church (Colored
Lexington
J. D. Carruthers
W. Bishop Johnson
Washington
D. D
LL. D
Washington, D. C
A. J. James
Jolron
LeRoy Gilmore
Harry Walker
Jolneen
Soukey In
Paradise
Michigan
Virginia
Northwestern University of
Ilinoia
Bennett College of North Carolina
Corrothere
Century Magazine
Cchicago
Baptist Ministers’ Union
Washington, DC
Pleecunt
Republican Convention Chooses Franklin For Congress Staunton
The Republican Convention of the Tenth Congressional District met in Staunton led by William Jennings of Lexington. Wm C Franklin of Appomattox was nominated for Congress and Jennings was reelected district chairman while J T Patton of Fairfield named to the State committee. Delegates from Lexington and Rockbridge included Meyers, Jennings, Patton, Abrama, Conner, Greever, Mongomery, Valiur, Bosserman, Day, Bowlin, Lam, Tankersley, Walker, Paxton, Guinn, Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Congressional District
Staunton
William Jennings
Lexington
Wm. C. Franklin
Appomattox County
M. Sara
Rockbridge
R. A. Butchler
Btaunton
Chicago
Jennings Wes
J. T. Patton
Fairfield
Lexington and
Meyers
William B. Jennings
Mc Clung Patton
H. R. Abrama
J. A. Conner
J. 0. Greever
R. M Mongomery
O. D. Valiur
B. H. Bosserman
Day
J. P. Bowlin
J.T. Patton
J. G. Lam
F.C. Tankersley
H. L. Walker
Thee
Paxton
J. W. Guinn
Judy
Marriage of M Nutt and Mise Tompkins Celebrated in Lynchburg
Mr William Morton M Nut t of near Buffalo Forge and Mise Lowee Tompkins daughter of Mrs Sallie D Thompkins formerly of Rockbridge were married Tuesday afternoon Maren Slat at the bride's brother Dr George J Tompkins home in Lynchburg Rev JG Scott of Hot Springs officiated. MaId of honor Misa Bertie Tompkins sister of the bride. Best man BJ McNute of Augusta county brother of the groom. The bride was given away by her brother Dre Tompkins of Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morton M-Nutt
Buffalo Forge
Mise Lowee Tompkins
Sallie D. Thompkins
Rockbridge
George ‘J. Tompkins
Lynchburg
J.G. Scott
Hot Springs
Misa Bertie T. Tompkins
B.J. McNute
Augusta County
Dre
P. ‘Tompkins
Roanoke
The Great Commoner Speaks in Virginia
Mr Bryan spoke four times in Virginia this week with ovations and large audiences. In Lexington a Bryan Club formed and a sizable crowd cheered as he urged delegates to Denver. He later addressed Clifton Forge and Richmond audiences, while critics within the party sought to hinder his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Bryan
Virginia
Laxiegton
Bryan Club
Mer. Bryan
Lexington
Mr. Bryat
Clifton Forge
Apuke
Rietmond
Virgina
Ian
Avola
Denver
Circuit Court Changes Under New State Law
An emergency bill signed by Governor Swannon changes Circuit Court scheduling. The court meets on the second Monday in January and the first Monday in March May July September and November with alternate-month sessions. The May term hosts the regular grand jury, and Judge Leteher may hold a short April term. The judge may skip one term, possibly omitting the August term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swannon
Circuit Court of Dock Bridge
Leteher
Ministers Visit Buena Vista Seminary Tour
A Baltimore Conference committee led by M. EB. Churet from Roanoke visited Southern Seminary at Buena Vista. Rev. K. H. Rowe guided a city drive after arrival. A reception and musical program honored the visitors with many prominent locals in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M. EB. Churet
Roanoke Mst
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista
K. H. Rowe
Semminary
Vandals Destroy 1000 Fruit Trees Near Spring Valley Church
The orchard of G William Snider near Spring Valley Lutheran church by Fairfield was stripped last Saturday night. Nearly a thousand young trees were cut down and no clues to the perpetrators have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. William Snider
Spring Valley Lutheran Church
Fairfield
Mary Custis Lee Chapter thanks supporters for Bryan benefit
The Mary Custis Lee Chapter UD C of Davidson County Virginia sends thanks for Hon. William Jennings Bryan's address aiding the Jackson Memorial Hospital. A fifty dollar contribution is noted as highly appreciated and a formal letter of gratitude is reproduced for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Mary Custiy Lee
Elncerely
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Perton
Davidson
Vor
Lee
Mary Custis Lee
Lexington
Virginia
Mary Quetly Lee
U. D.C
Wmn. J. Bryan
Tocheon Memorial Hospital
Davipsey
Mary Custis Lee Chaper
U. D.C. Lesington
Public endorsement cites neighbors in Lexington
Lexington residents advocate Down's Kidney Pills via local testimonials. Chas H Chittum Sr recounts his son’s kidney relief after using the remedy. wife also reports excellent results. Sold by Gorrell's Drug Store with 50 cent price. Rabid dogs cited in Herndon records prompt muzzling recommendations from the Department of Agriculture. Pinesalve Quinolined advertised for cuts burns and chapped skin sold by B H Gorrell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Chas
H. Chittum
Wn St
Gorrell's
Dana
Fowter-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United Tale
Dean
Herndon
Bureau of Animial Industry
Department of Agrianture
Lexington Produce Market Advertises Seasonal Meat and Butter
Fragmentary ad lists produce items including corn meat butter and spring chickens. Mentions Hixt Wheat and Wendens with scattered misspellings implying a local market circular. Names and places are unclear due to OCR damage but center on grocery items and prices.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Chesapeake and Ohio
State Corporation Commission
E. K. Cone
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East Lexington
Corporation Commission For Relief
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Riverside Mere
Hannah M. Grant
Alexander J. Grant
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Alex. D. Great
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William Jenglogs Bryan
Enviers
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B. H. Gerrell
Deng Store
Lexington Produce Market
Lexlowton, Va
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Kexington
Bank of Rockbridge
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