New Advertisements in Che Gazette
Delinquent town taxes due from J P Myers and new hardware stock from Myers Hardware Co Lawn mowers and related goods promoted. J McD Adair offers mats and lace cuttings. J Gassman Son Hardware Co sells brushes for children and home cures. Advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Ease claims easy walking and foot care with free samples. Olmstead addresses listed for Le Roy and Lebanon NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Myers
Myers Hardware Co
Adair
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Co
Destructive Lynchburg Fire Destroys Tobacco Plants and Dwellings
A major early Friday blaze devastated four factorive structures including three tobacco plants and four negro dwellings in Lynchburg. The total loss is about 225000 with 175000 insured. Fire raging in a mile wind hampered efforts. The Norfolk and Western Overall Company factory and a Per mville tobacco factory storing over 1,000,000 pounds bound for Austrian and Italian trade were destroyed with 115,000 tobacco losses not fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western Overall Company
Tures Tobacco
W. G. Doonington
Permville
King’s New Discovery Aids Woman From Pneumonia
Maria of Skippers Vu related a near death by pneumonia with a harsh cough. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, claiming it restored her strength and health. Trial bottle free at B H Gorell’s drug store with guaranteed satisfaction and pricing 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Skippers Vu
Dr. King
B. H. Gorell
Josse I
Gorzell
Missing Letters Advertised for Week Ending April 7 1908
The Lexington post lists unclaimed letters for the week ending April 7 1908. Names include Bowyer Ertel Davidson Dora Moore Tom Miller Eliza McDuffin R Taylor Mia Louise L. Persons seeking these letters should claim them as advertised at McClung Patton P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnclaimet Jug
Lexington
Toffies
Bowyer
Ertel Vv. Davidson
Dora Moore
Tom Miller
Eliza Mc
Uffin
Taylor
Mia
Louise L
McClung Patton
P. M
Paint Agents Advertise Low Cost Liniment Paint
Ambiguous ad copy touts paint sales with claims of low base cost and quick service. Mentions Li. & M. Pure Lin, 16,000 agents, McCram Drug Co., Levington, A. K. Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pure Lin
McCram Drug Co
Levington, A. K. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Micdrum Drug CO
Storefronts on Mula Street Improve with Fresh Paint
Pha storeroows on Mula Street created by Messrs. J. McD. Adair J. Ed. Weaver the Lexington Millinery Parlor and the U. S. Express Co. are being treated to fresh paint by the owner Mr. W. Stuart, improving appearance. The Washington Street building end was recently covered with objectionable advertising material, seen as not tending to cultivate aesthetic tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pha
Mula Street
Messrs
J. McD. Adair
J. Ed. Weaver
Lexington
U. S. Express Co
W. ©. Stuart
Washington Street
Foley's Kidney Remedy Claims Relief for Women
A reader from Bowling Green Kentucky named Carle Harden reports suffering from urinary trouble and bleeding until Foley's Kidney Remedy provided relief after the first dose and complete recovery after the second bottle. The ad notes many women experience bladder troubles unique to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Carle Harden
Bowling Green
Allacy
Gorvell
King Pin the Hackney Stallion Tops Shows in 1890s Circuit
King Pin a dark bay Hackney stallion owned by Dr H H Lew won sweepstakes at Botetourt County Pairs and Harrisonburg Horse Show. He will stand at Thompson A Strain’s Lexington stable and P Brady’s Buffalo Fore. His foals are in great demand and sell for 100 dollars as weanlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Pin
Nine years ago a near miss with illness told by Mill Creek man
A Mill Creek resident recalls a life threatening illness nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with saving his health. He describes being near death but recovering after using the product sold under a guarantee at H. Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
Avc
Foley's Honey and Tar Promotes Cough Relief
An advertisement urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for four coughs or coil eighteen to cure obstinate racking coughs and expel old matter from the system, claiming the remedy contains no harmful drugs and urges insistence on its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Safe Pneumonia Prevention
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar protects against pneumonia and consumption and prevents colds from worsening. The claim cites no medical proof and is attributed to user names B, EL, and Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gorrell
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promotion Note
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as toning the blood pressure and restoring vigor. It claims to cure backache nervous exhaustion and all kidney and bladder troubles with immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Oley’s Kidney Remedy Promoted for Early Trouble
An advertisement warns that kidney disease is insidious and fatal if untreated and urges taking Oley’s Kidney Remedy at the first sign of trouble to prevent Bright’s disease and diabetes. Also promotes Fahroey’s Teething Syrup as a safe baby medicine for easier teething and better nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oley
Kight
Gorrell
Lexington area social notes and regional visits
Local society notices report numerous residents and visitors across Lexington, Amberet county, and surrounding towns. Names include Bertha Forman, Teane Weinberg, J.C. Warner, Jane McCuull, Roy G. Mitchell, Louie Sadie, Issac Weinberg, Nannie G. Baier, Robert J. Dillard, Edward Cooper, James S. Smith, Sallie Taylor, Fannie Taylor, Frank Moore, and others. The piece also notes appointments, meetings, and travels involving Rev. Dr. Charles Manly, Dr. Joe Lewis Howe, and Arthur B. Wilbourn, plus a Johns Hopkins fellowship and a confirmation of honors for Harry St. George Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiss Bertha Forman
Roapoke
Teane Weinberg
J.C. Warner
Jane McCuull
Amberet County
Roy G. Mitchell
Rockbridge
Clarke County
Lexington
Louie Sadie
Baltimore
Issac Weinberg
Nannie G. Baier
Texas
James 5. Smith
Fannie
Taylor
Frank Moore
Swanson
Viettors
New Harrisonburg Normal College
Messie
McClung Patton
Ki. L. Conner
William Jennings
Lynchburg
W. W. Dunlap
Dunlap
Charles Manly
Hollins
Joe. Lewia Howe
Poe Boude
Mre
Boude
Hoanoke
Markeville
Pege County
E. C. Lynch
High Bridge Presbyterian Church
Buchanan
Richmond
Linda Holmes Beveridge
Irving Lee Beveridge
Marriage of Miss Fuller and Mr Flinn in Baltimore
Mies Annie Scott Fuller daughter of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Fuller of Baltimore md married Mr John J Flinn on Thursday April 2 1908 at the bride’s mother home Rev Dr M L Melton officiating. The couple will reside in Baltimore. Fuller valued in Lexington having moved to Baltimore years ago. Flinn a Baltimore and Ohio train conductor formerly ran on the Valley Branch toward Lexington. Prof Edward DeGroote champion middleweight pugilist now registered at the Ideal Hotel plans a boxing class for Washington and Lee University and the V M I. Mr Jos E Luckett of Klineworth Conservatory Atlanta Ga visiting Lexington for a music class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Wilbourn
B. R. Wilbourn
Roanoke
Lexington
W. &. Wilbourn
Wilbourn
West Puiet Military Academy
Philippines
Robert Granville Campbell
Alexander D. Campbell
Washington and Lee University
Campbell
Washington and Lee
Johns Heprine University
Mies
Annie Scott Fuller
Mary Elizabeth Fuller
Baltimore
John J. Flinn
M. L. Melton
Flinn
Mr. Flinn
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley
Edward DeGroote
Franca
Ideal Hotel
Heesie Poague Durrance
Richmond
Mra. Poague
Wi. i. Poague
Chesapeake and Ohio
Colonel Poague
Mr. Durrence
Lexington Board of Trade organized for town development
A representative business and professional group and the Lexington Board of Trade were formed to boost Lexington’s development as an ideal residential town. Officers include K. L. Graham as president and G. D. Leteker as vice president with committees and members to be completed. fifty signatures collected for joiners.
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Lexington Board of Trade
Lexington
J. McD. Adair
Paul M. Penick
Penick
The
County News
Lexington Gasette
G. D. Leteker
K. L. Graham
Board of ‘Trade of
Lynchburg
Board of Trade of
G. D. Leteher
W. P. Irwin
T. K Urdebl
A. D. Retill
P. M. Penic
M. W. Pexton
H. C. Wise
Business Enterpriseee
PT. Robinson
Messie
H.C. Luckey
W. M. Meekwee
Town Council Passes Measures and Names Committee
The Lexington Town Council met last Thursday and disposed of several items of importance. A committee was appointed to press railroad and Corporation Commission issues for improving the Lexington railroad station. Fire tower height and drainage for hoses were adjusted after Fire Department input. Building improvements requests were referred to committees, and a water tax rebate for the V. M. I. was approved pending a system-wide review. Local baseball results featured Hampden-Sydney, Washington and Lee, and Roanoke College games in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Deaver
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
Wade
E. A. Moore
Lexington
Moore
Railroad
Corporation Commission
Meears
A. Moore
P. M. Pawlek
W. P. Houston
Wm. R. Kennedy
A. G. Hatton
J. Med. Adair
F. J. Glasgow
A. T. Barclay
G. H. Denny
E. W. Nichols
John L. Henderson
Qgounvil
Lesington Fire Department
Committee On
John W. Miley
Lower
Jefferson Street
Col
BE. W. Nichols
V. Mw
Flow. McClure
Jackson Ahenue
H.C. Wise
N. W. Mosea
Wael
Nelson Street
Holt
He &E
Hampden-Sidney College
V. M
Devault
Beauchamp
Hampden-Sidney
Curry
Howere
Stras
Ress
Hampden- Sidney
Bate
Washington and Lee
L. George
Varelty
Lexington Inds
W.l. A
George
Anthony
Bowers
K. H. EB. Wed
Marriage of Miss McCormick to Mr Mitchell
The Enterprise of Hampstead reports the marriage of Miss Sallie Beard McCormick of Brownsburg Virginia to Mr J C Mitchell of Hampstead Virginia. The couple will reside in Hampstead where Mitchell remains local editor and general solicitor for Bright Publishing Co and partner in Universal Realty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead, Mo
McCormick
Brownsburg
Mitchell
Hamp
Irwin
Hampstead Enterprise
Hampstead
Mire
W. H. Bright
Virginia
J. C. Mitchell
Bedford City
O. B. Smith
Kater,prive
Bright Publishing Co
Etll
Misa Sallie Beard
Cormick
Heacy A. McCormick
Browneburg
Old Dominion
Titehell
Enterpriey
Bright Publishing Company
Universal Realty Co
Clerical Exchange Sparks Roanoke Conference Debate
Staunton and Harrisonburg Methodist congregations protested preacher assignments from the Roanoke Baltimore Conference. Bishop Wilson allowed the ministers to stay another year, avoiding a swap, while local boards pursued resolutions and the matter was settled to remain in place. A Staunton wedding and a Bryan Club note from Washington and Lee University follow in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Baltimore
Roanoke
H. P. Hawill
J. W.W. Dufy
Stanton
Bishop Wilson
Hamill
Duffy
G. Dorsey White
Rockingham
Wilson
Letter Calls Lexington Citizens Meeting To Organize Board
A 1908 Lexington letter urges citizens to attend a courthouse meeting on April 7 at 4 p.m. to organize a town board and promote local interests. Signed by A P Wayne and others, it invites representative residents to join efforts to publicize Lexington’s attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prade
Joart House
Home Endorsement Promotes Doan s Kidney Pills
Lexington residents voice strong support for Doan s Kidney Pills and Dr Shoop s Restorative based on personal experience. Chas H Chittum Jr cites decades of relief for kidney trouble and urges others to try the remedies via Gorrells Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chas. H. Chittum, Jr
Main St
Lexington
Doan
Dean
Gorrell
Donn
Pilus
Foster-Milbury Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Grey
S. Olmstead
LeRoy, New York
Allen
Olmstead
Lebroy
N.Y
Death
Personali
Italy
Tucker
Norfolk
Harry St.George Tucker
Jamestown Expeition Company
Wos
Victor Immanuel
Washington
A, Parati
Flinn Fuller
Jos. E. Luckett
Klineworth Conservatory of Music of
Atlanta, Ga
Organization For
Hessie Poague
Shields
Hugh Kenny
George F. Patterson
H. E. Moore
Brown Morrigan
Howard F. Wash
J. B. Reid
W. F. Conner
A. H. Hamilton
Sarah J. Lilly
J. A. Reen
M. J. Campbell
A. S. Helmes
W. G. Hess
F. C. Steele
A. P. Wade
Walter Howe
Vol.i
Heale
Miss McCormick
Mr. Mitchell
Stead
Mise Letiv Richardson Smith
D. Rendolph Smith
Nene Raphine
Sawuel William Huntrston
G W Altfather
A. H Hanton
Ella Mefing
Edmond Randolph
Wilbur Palmer
Edmund
Merwin Randolph
Mildred Searson
Mr. Hairston
W. L. U. Bryan Club
Bryan Club
Tyler
W. E. Dodd
Randolph- Macon College
H. St. George Tucker
Champ Clark
Missouri
Bourke Cochran
J. EB. Corley
Clark
Ayer
Lexleyton
Li Xinntun, Va
Sir
A. P
Wane
Uranan
J. McD
Abate
Wize
M. W. Paxtos
W. Nicarots
W. R, Kennepy
Geo
Dew
Quise Neery
P. M. Penick
Levenen
A. D
Estiit
Phat
Eoenay
Che Jreebbarhanenne
Dr. Shoop
Wieter Pearry
Gerrell’s
Patrasy
Lexington Produce Market
Lusineton Va
Katre
Hanna
Outry
Chowziry
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Exingyton,va
Bank of Rockbridge
W. 8. Hopkins
W. C. Stuart
CasBie
Tellre
Lees
J. Gassman & Sons Hardware CO
the Gazette Job Office
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