Advertising fragments and product notices from 1884
An assortment of catalog style ads and notices including pariod felt roofing by J. Gassman & Son Hardware, Irwin and Co long gloves cadet base net waists yolk and panama skirts, and a sale of 70 acres blue grass by R. L. Owen. Also promotion for Allen's Foot-Ease powder by Olmstead LeRoy New York with testimonials and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gassman & Son, Hardware Co
Irwin and Co
R. L. Owen
Gray
New York
Len 8
Olmstead
LeRoy
Close call with lung illness leads to a cure claim
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a spring 1906 puem onla attack that left him weak with a fearful cough. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with quick relief and full recovery after two and a half bottles. Sold under guarantee at H Gortell's drug store with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
H. Gortell
Unclaimed letters at Lexington toffies week ending 18 1908
List of unclaimed letters includes Brown Mille Clark Joe J Harbaugh C E Hewitt Levi Moore Mise Ida Sheets Mise Roxie Walker Mrs Percy Hargrave April Persons McCLus Parton P M. Advertised letters must be claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Toffies
Brown Mille Clark
Joe
J. Harbaugh
C. E Hewitt
Levi Moore
Mise Ida Sheets
Mise
Roxie Walker
Percy Hargrave
McClus
Parton
P. M
Paint and Linseed Mix Make Seven Gallons Fast
Advert describes L M Paint Agents selling linseed oil and canvas mix to create seven gallons of paint in two minutes at about $1.20 per gallon. It notes agents and locations in Lexington and Buena Vista. It also promotes Walter Howe’s performance in Lexington on Thursday evening at 8:30 p m with admission 50 cents and tickets at the arts bookstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cea L.& M
Walter Howe
Lexington
Washington and Lee Baseball Management
Howe
Modjeska
Richard Mansfield
Opera House
Art’s
J. E. Webb
Hickory
McCrum Drug CO
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advocated by Kentucky Woman
Miss Carle Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky writes that kidney and bladder trouble caused irregularities and painful symptoms. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy she reports first bottle gave relief and a second bottle left her entirely well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Carle Harden
Bowling Green
Gatll
B. H. Gorrell
Washington and Lee and VMI split diamond action
Washington and Lee tied with Richmond College in a twelve inning game as the Friday results show Virginia Military Institute beating Richmond College 2 to 0 and a second matchup ending without a clear score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee
Villanova College
Tod
Richmond College
Virginia Military Institute
Electric Bitters Restored Mill Creek Man After Near Death
Nine years ago a Mill Creek resident recalls his life hanging by a thread and crediting Electric Bitters for recovery. He bought a bottle at B. H. Gorrell's drug store under a guaranteed offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. ©. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
B. H. Gorrell
Death of J Henry Shaw at East Lexington
Mr J Henry Shaw son of Mr Jobin Shaw died at his father's home near East Lexington on Sunday April 12 108 of consumption. The funeral was held from his late home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J A Treatle pastor of Timber Ridge Presbyterian church who preaches at Beechenbrook. The interment was in Lexington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Shaw
Jobin
Shaw
East Lexington
J. A. Treatle
Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church
Beechenbrook
Lexington Cemetery
Emma Evangeline Lindsay
Lower Kerr's Creek
Betheny Lutheran Church
R. E. Steele
Bethany
Lindsay
Joseph McFaddin
Marion Lindsay
New Monmouth Presbyterian Chapet
Important Decision on Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs
A note urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar to cure obstinate coughing and expel a cold. It claims the remedy contains no harmful drugs and is recommended by H B H Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Gorrell
Poley’s Honey and Tar Cures Colds Prevents Pneumonia
BW. H. Gorrell reports Poley’s Honey and Tar provides perfect protection from pneumonia and consumption by curing obstinate coughs and colds. He notes never seeing a cold progress to pneumonia after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
H. Gorrell
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health and Vitality
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy improves appearance, tones the frame, and imparts vigor. It asserts relief from backache and nervous tension linked to kidney trouble, urging readers to try the product through local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
I'oley
Notable Lexington Personal Notices Across Several Cities
Miss Anne Butler of Baltimore visits sister Mrs F W McClure while Mrs Dr S J King of Baltimore stays with Mrs Anna K M Krause on Randolph street. Dr and Mrs Reid White return from Mobile Alabama after weeks with Mr and Mrs Joel Goldeby. Leslie L Weaver travels to Roanoke due to brother Clifton K Weaver's illness. W G McDowell aids Lexington house numbering for a free delivery plan. J Herbert Charlton of Newport News attends his father Samuel C Charlton’s funeral in Lexington. O R Charlton of Newport News and George Dominick of Alabama visit Lexington for Mrs Charles E Deaver’s illness. Jennie Bacon returns from Central America with niece. Mercer Hartman of Roanoke, ex-Lexington, nominated for Congress in Sixth District at Lynchburg convention. Rev W H D Harper fills St John’s Methodist pulpit at Buena Vista and impresses congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. King
Baltimore
Anna K. M. Krause
Randolph Street
Reid White
Mobile
Ala
Joel Goldeby
Leslie L. Weaver
Roanoke
Seconnd
Clifton Kk. Weaver
W. G. McDowell
Lexington
J. Herbert Charlton
Newport News
Samuel C. Charlton
O. R. Charlton
George Dominick
Alabama
Charlea E. Deaver
Mercer Hartman
Lynchburg
Fire at Washington and Lee Friday Night
Last Saturday after midnight the power house at Washington and Lee University caught fire. The blaze burned the upper roof as firemen fought the flames. Machinery escaped damage but Ettinger’s carpenter shop on the upper floor was destroyed. Estimated damage around 2600 dollars, insured. Rebuilding will begin at once and Ettinger lists tools and material at about 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
University
Ettinger
Mrs Anne Ruffner Howell Dies in Lexington Home
Mrs Anne Ruffner Howell died at her Lexington home yesterday afternoon after a long illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at 4 from her home, led by Rev. Alfred T. Grabaw. Interment followed in Lexington cemetery. she leaves a brother Dr William H Ruffner visiting in North Carolina and a daughter Miss Bertha Howell of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Ruffner Howell
Stone’ Har
Lexington
Alfred T. Grabaw
D. D
Lexington Cemetery
Howell
Henry Ruinner
Washington College
Arthur H. Howell
Philadelphia
William H. Ruffner
North Carolina
Bertha Howell
Pupils of Lexington Public Schools Present Song Program
The Lexington public schools will stage a song program Thursday April 10 at 12 1 p m by Grades V VI VII and VI. Mire Leis Gorrell has taught music this session and pupil progress has been satisfactory. The program opens with America and closes with Dixie. Patrons and all interested in school music are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Public Schools
Mire Leis Gorrell
America
Dixie
Christian Endeavor Society Organized at New Monmouth
A Christian Endeavor Society was formed last Sunday at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church with growing membership. Mr Brown Morrison elected president and Rev R E Steele, a pastor linked to Endeavor work among sailors, joins the leadership. The County News reports its move to new quarters after a fire and notes new typesetting machinery and improvements. Voters must pay poll taxes by May 2 to be eligible to move the fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
New Monmouth Presbyterian Church
Brown Morrison
R. E. Steele
Longtime Lexington Resident Dies After Illness
Samuel McCown Charlton of Lexington dies at home on upper Main Street Sunday morning April 12 1908 aged 73 after six months of pulmonary and sciatic trouble He served in the Confederate army through the Civil War endured the Rockbridge Rifles and the 27th Virginia Infantry He leaves a wife Sarah Ann Lankford and three children Catherine Shannon Laula Charlton and J Herbert Charlton along with one brother and three sisters Funeral Monday at 4 pm at Te nity Church with burial in Lexington Cemetery. The piece notes his military service and family, plus local memorial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McCown Charlton
Lexingtown
Upper Main Street
Charlton
Seborn O. Charlton
Sallie McCown Charlton
Lexington
Appomattox
Rockbridge Rifles
Harper’s Ferry
27Th Virginia Infantry
Stonewall
Richmond
Harper's Ferry
Sarah Ann Lankford
Mee
Johan B. Lankford
Knoxville
Tenn
Catherine Shannon
J. Boyd Shannon
Laula Charlton
J. Herbert Charlton
Newport News
William ©. Charlton
Mary J. Charlton
Sarah J. Charlton
Nannie Jackson
John A. Jackson
Confederate Veterans of
Old Fellowes
Teintty Methodish Church
Mersie
J. W. Whitmore
J. B. Heck
John Sheridan
R. H. Gillock
M. J. Heee
Lee- Jackson Lamp
Lexington Presbytery Spring Meeting At New Providence
The spring meeting of Lexington Presbytery will be held at New Providence beginning Tuesday April 21. Rev Lineweaver of Pickens West Virginia retiring moderator will preach the opening sermon at noon Tuesday. School teachers opportunity good all the year round positions for several bright young ladies. Address Lock Drawer 0 Lexington Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Presbytery
New Providence
Lineweaver
Pickens
W. Va
Lexington
Tucker Opens Virginia Governor Campaign in Leesburg
Jamestown Exposition past president Harry St. George Tucker announced his candidacy for governor in Leesburg amid applause and a large crowd. He pledged full public scrutiny of his career and begins active campaigning. Also notes deaths, Easter services, and H D Flood's Democratic nomination in the 10th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Harry St. George ‘Tucker
Jamestown Exposition Company
Virginia
Teeker
Tucker
Court Day
Richmon d ministers wed Beveridge daughter in Presby terian ceremony
Miss Linda Beveridge daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Beveridge and Rev Ernest Lynch pastor of High Bridge Presbyterian were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Richmond. The ceremony featured period music and formal processional as family and attendees witnessed the couple depart for a northern wedding trip and plans to reside in Buchanan after May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E. C. Lynch
High Bridge Presbyterian Church
Beveridge
Linda Holmes “Beveridge
Irving Lee Beveridge
Ernest Jaryle Lynch
Sallie A. Lynch
Richard W. Lynch
Clarandon
Ark
First
Richmond Moore
Killarney
Robert Alfred Carter
Kate Dudley Staples
Lucy Carter Beveridge
Richard Gilliam
Buchanan
Flourny Shipperson
Columbus
Ann
George McAllister
Telford
Maysville
Kev
Thomas W. Hooper, Jr
Culpeyer
M. B. Rudd
Lexington Beard of Trade appoints numerous committees
Last Wednesday afternoon the Lexingtod Beard of Trade announced the formation of several standing committees. New Wesinees includes Adair as chairman with J. Med and others. Transportation lists W. P. Irwin as chairman with H. Huger and Davidson. Advertising is led by Prof. I. K. Ardaill with Latene and St. Kennedy among others. Health and Sanitation is chaired by Dr. A D Watlis. Public Improvement chaired by P. M. Penick. Information and Statistics led by M. W. Paxton. Insurance chaired by H. Wise. Business Enterprise with ER. I. Robinson as chairman. Membership chaired by Wade Masters with several others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewara
J. Med
Adair
W. T. Shielita
W. ©. Stuwrt
Frank Moore
Charles Pole
Messrs
W. P. Irwin
Benjamin Huger
Lawrence Kimbree
J. M. Davidson
A. G. Hutton
I. K.ardai
J. H. Latene
William St. Kennedy
Campbell
W. Watts
A.D Watils
Harrington Waddell
H. D. Campbell
J. H. Latane
J. M. Patton
P.M. Penick
George H. Denny
Mears
J. M. Withrow
A. L. Koones
F. ‘I’. Glasgow
M.W. Paxton
Conte Stevens
Mesers
J. L. Campbell
B. E. Vaughan
W. &. Hoopkine
H. ©. Wise
Capt
M. B. Corse
J, BR. Long
Meners
Bb. E Vaughan
W. A. Adair
ER. I. Robinson
D. C. Humphreys
M. Dunlap
Anderson
KR. A. Sale
Meesra
Wade
Masters
McClung Pattoo
Dr. L. B. Turnbull
W. Buigenberry
T. 5. Burwell
Revered Hobson Visits High Bridge Parishioners
Rev Bolling Hobson of the Presbyterian Orphanage Lynchburg Va preached at High Bridge both services. He toured with his wife and son and stayed as a guest of W E L Starke. Visitors include Mrs Elizabeth Adams and Miss Bessie Adams who returned to Rockbridge Baths after a visit to Mrs S W Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolling Hobson
Presbyterian Orphanage
Lynchburg
High Bridge
W. E. L. Starke
Elizabeth Adams
Bessie Adams
Rockbridge Baths
S. W. Whitmore
Percy Deveon
Weat Virginia
Roaring Rup
J. P. Houston
Vivian
W. Va
Eugene
Crismina Hee
J. W. Burger
Natural Ridge
Mise
Mary Mcllelland
Bossom
Easter Supper to Aid Pastor’s Salary at Broad Creek Church
The Young People's Christian Union plans an Easter Supper at Broad Creek church on Monday evening April 20 to raise funds for the pastor's salary. Miss Bessie Penn of Bedford visited with aunt Mrs W T Ackerly. Mrs A G Brown returned from a week with her stepson Ed Brown in Covington. Mine Melloga Ayera heads to Chicago on April 22 for Moody Bible Institute. Mrs Nancy Short, aged 84, has been ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Union
Broad Creek
Bessie Penn
Bedford
W. T. Ackerly
A. G. Brown
Ed, Brown
Covington
Melloga Ayera
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Nancy Short
Community Notes On Local Health and School Activity
News from April 4 reports Mr. Alex Hamilton of Chicago illness improving and plans to return to Virginia. Rev. J L Anderson resumes pastor duties for another year. Midway Public School closes a successful session. Miss Wood and Miss Richey noted. Local sick include Mrs Hess and Mrs Auer. Sunday School opens for summer. An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative sold by Gerrell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Hamilton
Chicago
Virginia
J. L.anderson
Fairfield
Raphine
Emory
Midway
Miss Wood
Pring Pal
Miss Richey
Maggie Humphriese
Kert
Ashby Thormpeon
J. A. Hess
W. Humphries
Carrie
Dr. Shoop
King Pin the Hackney Stallion Tops Shows and Stands at Lexington
King Pin the Hackney Stallion of Dr. H I Lee won sweepstakes at Botetourt County Fair and Harrisonburg Horse Show. He will stand at Thompson and Stralu's stable in Lexington and at C P Brady's Buffalo Forge. His colts are in demand and sell at high prices. Dr Shoop's Pink Tablets claim to ease congestion and pain and are sold by B H Gorrell with a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Pin
Dr. H. I. Lee
Botetcourt
Harrisonburg
Shoop
der. Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Dr. BupOh
Appreciation for Friends During Illness Expressed
A note thanks friends for unfailing kindness during a long illness of a husband and father. The message promises the memory of such kindness will ease grief and mentions family sentiments. Also includes small items advertising Pinesalve Carboled from a drug store and mentions a prohibition speech in Winchester ahead of a local option election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caarrron
R. £. Byrd
Winchester
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the Gazette
Luxrvaton, Va
Mother Gray
Allen
Allen S, Olmstead
N.Y
Reenlee D. Letcher
Totary Public
Pac M. Penice
Lasington, Virginia
J. Paestos
Frank N Te Clark Co
Ipose & Moore
Attorneys At Law
McCrum Drug Oo
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
J. H. Shaw
Anne Butler
F. W. McClure
Jennie Bacon
Central America
W. H. D. Harper
J. B. Henry
St. John’s
the County News
Official Register
Scott Shipp
E. W.W. Nichols
Efinger
Rockbridge
Feirfield
Thomas
Collierstown
Palmer Academy
County School Board
Effinger
W. R. Humphries
F. D. Coe
F. A. Ott
Central
G. G. Tribbett
Buffalo
F. F. Herrin
Natural Bridge
J. H. Harper
M. P. Dunlap
Kerr's Creek
J. F. Brooke
J. 8. Gibson
C. C. Snyder
Walker's Creek
W. G. Houston
C. J. Bell
F. L. McClung
South River
J. Scott Moore
Board of Supervisore
Traeter Bell
Lila Heavenly Pother
Me Tucker
R. E. Lee
W. Coeby Hell
Episcopal Church
H. D. Flood
Democratic Party
Mr Lynch
Miss Beveridge
Springfield
Gazrtte
Longwood
Gagette
Ayer
Steel’s
Innette
Fabrney
Lexington Produce Market
Seer
Alito
Winter
Strain & Patton
Opp
Lexington Hotel
Exington,va
Bank of Rockbridge
Hopkins
WO Stuart
Vick Pregue NT
Campbell,oashirk
Centemeri
Monsquetaire
G4 & P
Buckeye High Wheel
Sears
the & M
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