Rockbridge Democrats plan district mass meetings May 30
The Democratic Executive Committee of Rockbridge county met in Lexington and set district mass meetings for May 30 at 3 or 4 p m to select delegates for the State Democratic Convention in Roanoke on June 11. Ten delegates are apportioned among districts with specific local meeting sites and times.
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Democratic
Rockbridge County
Lexington
Roanoke
Natural Bridge
Buffalo
H. L. Morrison
Store
Marrion
Kerr’s Creek
Walker’s Creek
Crawford's
South River
Board of Visitors
E. W. Nichols
Virginia Republicans Convene in Lynchburg for Delegates
The Republican State Convention in Lynchburg on the 8th aimed to select four delegates at large for the Chicago nominating convention. The Richmond News Leader notes Virginians largely comprise the delegation, describing them as well dressed, discreet, and professional. Speaker Slemp urged strengthening the party, while critics warn against self interest and backroom favors that undermine republican principles.
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Lynchburg
Chicago
Old Dominion Sun of Staten Jie
Richmond News Leader
Rig Co
Slemp
Virginia
Republican Party
AsJjt
Court session grants licenses and recognitions in Rockbridge
A Rockbridge Circuit Court term convened with Judge Letcher presiding. Rev. G. W. Price received a marriage license. D. H. Eset named notary public. J. L. Barger named deputy for EK. P. Barger as commissioner of the revenue. John E. Raley must appear at May term after malicious cutting conviction. T. A. Sale and J. M. Sale granted right to accept a child named Tate Bale.
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Circuit Court
Rockbridge
Letcher
Ceesion
G. W. Price
Collierstown
Second Adventist Church
D. H. Eset
Raphine
J. L. Barger
EK. P. Barger
Revenue
Natural Bridge
John E. Raley
Randolph Macon Remains True to Her Traditions
The Baltimore Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church South debated whether Randolph Macon Woman's College of Lynchburg should stay a Methodist institution or join the Carnegie Foundation. The editorial in the Richmond Journal lauds Carnegie's fund while the Baltimore Conference declines to share, affirming church ownership of the Randolph Macon system and upholding denominational loyalty.
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Randolph-Macon
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Roanoke
Randolph- Macon
Carnegie
Ministry of Religion
Southern Methodist Church
Virginia
Labor Shortage Spurs Farm and Industry Boost
The Buen Vista Times notes a labor shortage in Rockbridge county with many farms needing ditching fencing and barn repairs. It cites rail and ship line slowdowns, cites opportunities from Roanoke and Lynchburg to attract workers, and predicts higher farm prices after the presidential election. It reports Buena Vista mines furnaces and tanneries expanding and leasing by Al Montem, calling for workers immediately.
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Rockbridge
Roanoke
Richmond News
Buena Vista
al. Moxtem
Lron
West Virginia
Ouve
H. H Seay
Oeyminetar
Alleghany O. and I. Company
Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief and Cure
An old advertisement touts Take play's Kidney Remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Wright's disease and diabetes. It also promotes ManZan Pile Remedy by B. H. Gorrell, priced at 50 cents, claimed to provide prompt relief for piles and offered at Gorrell's Drug Store.
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Wright
B. H. Gorrell
B. _H. Gorrell
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Rockbridge County
Two weeks ending April 14 2008 recorded deeds show transfers across Lexington and Buffalo Creek areas. Listings include 185 acres near Lexington adj W P Coe and 6 500 dollars for other parcels. multiple parcels from 14 to 168 acres with prices up to 17 000 dollars. Also notes sale of property near Balcony Falls and two lots at Mechanicsville. The list includes George W Smith Joe Scott Pulis James B Birmingham John Zollman and others in Lexington district and Buffalo district.
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Rockbridge County
D. Hamrict
O. B. Whitwore
Lexington
Adj
W. P. Coe
Old Plank Road
Buffalo Creek
Jetta Pennington
William J. Ford
Kerr's Creek
J. C. Montgomery
GC. R. Whipple
Willow Walker
William Walker
Wallare Creek
Georve W. Smith
Joe Scott Pulis
Eds
L. M. Leibig
James R. Crist
Fred L. Kileker
H. P. Judy
J. F. Guinn
Goshen
C. L. Beckner
T. T. Tucker
Adj. Wim
M. McCutchan
Walker's Creek
F. W. Moxley
Balcony Falls Station
James River
Susannah Prenton
Mre
Sallie E
White
T. B. Martin
R. E. Overton
Greenlee Station
All
G. W. Stevens
Tey Jwbo Dainty Desert From Simple Boiled Water
Advertising copy promotes a prepared dessert mix that only requires boiling water. It claims quick cooling and ideal sweetness with seven flavors including orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach. Sold by grocers. claims compliance with Pure Food Laws.
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Santly
Jams Bowyer Local Funeral In Lexington
Jams D Bowyer a well known colored man of Lexington died Wednesday April and was buried Thursday from Randolph St Methodist church where he served as an member His pastor Rev J L Brown conducted the funeral services.
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Jams D. Bowyer
Lexington
Randolph St. Methodist Church
Rev
J. L. Brown
Roanoke Primary Nominates Cutchin for Mayor
The Roanoke Democratic primary renominates Joel H. Cutchin for mayor over L. B. Davis by a 385 vote majority. The notice promotes Arnica Salve and Dr King’s New Life Pills at B. H. Gorrell’s Drug Store as cures and purifiers.
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Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Roanoke
Joel H. Cutchin
L. B. Davis
Bryan in the South and North on Bryan's Appeal
The article argues that Southern Democrats back Bryan only if conditions justify party faith, citing 1900 and 1904 South Carolina results and 1892 Georgia and 1900 figures. It contends the South is unhappy with Bryan while the North rejects him, based on voting records.
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Charleston
8. C
Bryan
South
North
South Carolina
Judge Parker
Georgi
Mr. Cleveland
Georgia
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Health and household remedies in a late 19th century ad listing
An assortment of patent medicines and health products marketed to households. Oxide of zinc paint quality claims compete with white lead, coffee substitutes, nasal sprays, night cure suppositories, premium laxatives, and various tonics. Names include Dr Shoop, Ely Bros, J McD Adair, Garrels Drug Store, Fooley’s Drug, and B A Gorrell, with notes on prices and uses.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Garrells Drug Store
Land to Rent for Blue Grass Sod Ground in Virginia
Wanted renter for 70 acres of blue grass sod season. Well watered property near Lexington Virginia. Apply to LR Alphin in Lexington or Otto R. Owen in Suffolk Virginia for details. Land also available for five 4-1-2t.
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Alphin
Lexington
Otto R.L. Owen
Suffolk
Imported German Coach Stallion Stationed at Three Farms
EDERMAN the imported stallion owned by the Fairfield Club will be kept seasonally at three farms. At Jean Fulchler’s Lock Ridge farm one mile west of Raphine. Also at Harry B McClure’s one mile southeast of Fairfield. And at Geo B Greiner’s near Decatur. Tusurence, $10.00 for the sea SOU.
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Tairfield Club
Jean Fulchler
Lockridge Farm
Raphine
Harry
McClure
Fairfield
Greiner
Decatur
Sale of Cattle Herd and Farm Implements
To my herd of Short-horn cattle embracing cows heifers and bulls one 2 horse wagon and harness one single wagon and harness one buggy and harness dump cart and harness one saddle and bridle two riding harrows and quitivators combined one feed grinder two feed cutters one horsepower three draft yearling colts big plows double shovels forks shovels mattocks spades terms on sums of ten and under cash over 100 credit of six months with notes endorsed six percent interest Mr I R Alphin in charge of the sale will give further information R L Owen Apr 16 08 11
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I. R. Alphin
R. L. Owen
Bank Deposits and Notes Reported by Comptroller
The deposits of this Bank as shown by reports made to the Comptroller of the Currency during the past year were as follows Jan. 26, 1907 332166.40 Mar. 22, 1907 320733.94 May 20, 1907 321430.94 Aug. 22, 1907 318369.49 Dec. 3 907 382931.20 Feb. 14, 1908 382583.59 This Bank issues certificates of Deposit Payable on demand the same to bear interest at the rate of three per cent per annum from their date provided the money remains sixty days or longer.
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Sime
Vast Matting Selection Offered to Homekeepers
Local shop promotes hundreds of floor coverings including about two hundred rolls of China and Japan mattings. Emphasizes quality over low price, with prices from 20c to 25c and higher, plus heavy fibre hall rugs and lace curtains. Offers English and American styles and special quantities with discounts.
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China
Japan
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