Court day next Monday and local market notes
Brief items report next Monday as court day. Saturday saw home grown watermelons in the local market. The Buena Vista Advocate notes sermons by Rev. B H Dement in August and contracts for Virginia Military Institute meat and milk supply. Train times shift and electric alarm plans spread. fire department gains two horses and electric system interest grows. News from Washington and Monterey covers health, death, and a lime kiln fire with losses. An 1886 chemical patent claim and medical ads conclude the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Fire Department
Buena Vista
Collierstown
Brownsburg
Fairfield
Lexington
Social Visits Across Town Highlight Summer Guests
A stream of visitors is noted among Central Hotel guests and local residents. Personal travel includes Miss Maude Hopkins in Atlanta visiting Pearl Rhodes and Mrs. W. R. Newman hosting in Staunton. Several others from Clifton Forge to Raleigh and Charlottesville are recorded as guests or visitors. COURT HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS moves ahead with vitrified brick pavements and a moved back wall around the square under John A. Champ contract. engineer E. Punkhouse leads the project with regional figures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Otto and
Clifton Forge
L. Sadie
Maude Hopkins
Atlanta, Ga
Pearl Rhodes
Board of Supervisors
Court House Square
John A. Champ
Washington Street
Court House
Rick
E. Punkhouse
Tutt's Liver Pills Promise Health and Bowel Regulation
Perfect Health and vigorous body are promoted by Tutt's Liver Pills. The ad claims regulation of the bowels and relief from sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and related diseases with an absolute cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
Trinity Methodist Sunday School Picnic at McCluer's Springs
The Trinity Methodist Church Sunday school enjoyed its annual picnic yesterday at McCluer's Sulphur Springs. The event provided a cheerful outing for children and families, with local residents noting the pleasant day and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
McCluer’s Sulphur Springs
Prabody Normal Closes With Gratitude and Honors
The closing exercises of the summer normal school were held in the University chapel at 4 50 PM Friday. Dr C H Winston presided. The school adopted resolutions thanking local manager J S Saville Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute for hospitality and facilities. Several professors and officers were named for thanks and several addresses were delivered before fin al hymn.
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Summer Normal School
University Chapel
C. H. Winston
Lexington Peabody Normal School
Lexington
J. 8. Saville
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Military Institute
Quarles
Humphreys
Campbell
Hogue
Howe
Stevens
University
Marr
Institute
Morton
Staunton
Virginia
Ilia K. Saunders
Louisa
Lillian Higinbotham
Bedford
Mary L. Smith
Rockbridge
N.M. Shackeford
Fpauquier
J.T. Crenshaw
Exq
J. S. Hull
C. TH. Winston
Col. W. Poague
G. D. Leteher
J. 5. Baville
Prof. Hogue
Wrof. Howe
E. J. Barclay
M.S. Moffett
Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Holds Annual Convention
The tenth annual Virginia Christian Endeavor Union convention will meet in Winchester August 25 29 and 30 with about 250 societies represented by over 200 delegates. Officers include Rt. E. Hutter president Miss Lula D. Philips secretary and H W Lowe treasurer.
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Virginia Christian Endeavor Union
Winchester
State Union
Virginia
Rt. E. Hutter
Lexington
Lula D. Philips
Richmond
H. W. Lowe
Falls Church
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Claim
The ad claims the remedy is the most successful bowel complaint cure and guarantees money back if not satisfied after use. It touts the product as pleasant safe and reliable and asserts universal admission of its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Kennedy
B. H. Gorrell
Draggist
Chamberlaain
Globe Brewery
Timber Ridge Weather and Community Notes From Timely Rains
Drought ends as timely rains bring a week of showers. A young cyclone yesterday caused downed trees and damaged stacks near Timber Ridge. The old church project nears completion while Miss Floy Thompson returns to Richmond. Residents report healthy crops, high wages for labor, and a busy farming season with wheat selling at a dollar and a quarter for hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thompson
Meek
Roy Thompson
Alabama
Edwin Thompson
Philadelphia
William Revely
Virginia
Convention organizes at Buena Vista with new officers
The Tenth District Congressional Convention met at Buena Vista to name temporary and permanent officers. Col. Thomas Whitehead of Amherst served as temporary chairman, with It. S. Turk of Staunton as chairman R. C. Mitchell of Rockbridge as secretary and Capt J R Wright of Buena Vista as sergeant at arms. State Chairman Ellyson Lieutenant Governor Echols and F T Nominations spoke. Detailed proceedings will run next week.
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Buena Vista
Col
Thomas Whitehead
Amherst
Turk
Staunton
R. C. Mitchell
Rockbridge
J. R. Wright
Charman Ellyson
Echols
F.T. Glasgow
Death of Rev. J. H. Gilmore in Staunton at 62
Rev. J Harvie Gilmore died at his Staunton home Sunday morning aged 62 after years of illness. He was born in Rochbridge county Kerrs Creek area and lived in Buena Vista before moving to Staunton three years ago. Survived by wife and four sons including Rev. R C Gilmore of Staunton. Funeral at his Staunton residence Friday. burial in Lexington cemetery. Civil War era diarrhea noted with a testimonial for Chamberlains remedy.
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J. Harvie Gilmore
Staunton
Rochbridge County
Kerr's Creek
Buena Vista
R. O. McCluer
Fancy Hil
Electric Bitters Cured Mrs. Hunt Without Surgery
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis faced liver and stomach illness with a surgeon proposing an operation. After taking seven bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered fully, gained weight, and avoided surgery. The remedy, guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney issues, costs 50 cents at druggists.
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J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Roosevelt views boost for Northern Southern ties in war era
Roosevelts stance and Shaw praised by Southern Democrats as a force to cement North South bonds after the Spanish War. Social notes mention Laura Okey returning home to Glen Wilton and visits by Mrs. C W Bowen to Mrs H P Shafer. Local attendees at the Solitude Union church dedication listed.
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Roosevelt
Shaw
Laura Okey
W. H. Chiks
Glen Wilton
C. W. Bowen
Richmond
H. P. Shafer
Uoicn
Solitude
E. N. Chiles
Hope Chiles
Oakey
EB. 2. Ogden
D. H. Swartz
Rosa
Bessie
Mary
Edith
Henry Swartz
Cyntha Burks
Rucker
Alpine
W. B. McNair
Mabel Probst
Greenlee
William Shafer
George Barger
Lynchburg
Clifton
Curtain Sale Offers Maslin Drapery In Various Sizes
The advertiser offers a Maslin curtain measured 212 yards long by 36 inches wide at $1.00 and a higher quality version 42 inches wide by 3 yards long at $1.40. Patterns are described as attractive and material good.
White Quilts Now In Stock at Great Values
The message notes two new quilt numbers available in White Quilts, priced at 5 and 1.00, described as excellent value for money. It emphasizes these items as better value than typical offers.
Linen Napkins Offered at One Dollar Value
A seller states they have moved over one hundred dozen linen napkins in the past year. The napkins are full linen, of good size, and priced at one dollar each. Due to advances, the seller cannot expect to continue offering this price for much longer.
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Stare Or Co
Crry
Tonevo
Lucas County
J. Cuenty
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
An Excited Mother Praises amedicine Cure
Mrs Gro Bennex of Liberty RL writes that her eight children and extensive medicine experience found Olkamberlain Celie Coolera and Distrhcea Remedy saved her dysentery stricken daughter last summer. She urges other mothers to know of its life saving quality and thanks the product. B H Gorrel, Druggist, handles Yale sales.
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Lave
Olkamberlain
Mrs. Gro. F. Bennex
Liberty
Yale
B. H. Gorrel
Roller Tray Trunk Endorsed as Most Convenient on Market
There is a constant demand for a reliable trunk. The Roller Tray Trunk is highlighted as the easiest to use, allowing a lady to reach contents without disturbing other items or lifting heavy trays.
Dry Goods Trade Offer Promises Full Satisfaction
A merchant urges customers to visit for Dry Goods White Goods Mattings or Carpets promising complete satisfaction with any purchase. The seller invites trade inquiries and asks for a chance to buy or barter any goods offered.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns, scalds, bruises, and skin eruptions. It claims quick pain relief and healing for conditions like fever sores boils felons corns. Priced at 26 cents a box and sold by all druggists with a cure guaranteed.
Copper Production Growth Across Centuries
Copper production has risen rapidly from 1,000 tons in the early era to 8,048,000 tons by 1900. North America supplied 1,068,000 tons, mainly from the United States. Rail expansion in Mexico spurs new mines, with cheap labor and favorable climate boosting regional output. Rothschilds start a major copper operation in Michigan, near El Progreso mines. investors see strong early-stage profits before dividends.
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North America
United
Mexico
Rothschilds
Michonean
el Progreso
Drummond Lightning Remedies Promised for Rheumatism
A medicine ad claims Drummond's internal remedy relieves rheumatism quickly with pleasant taste and no digestion upset, while the external prep restores stiff joints. It urges sending $5 to New York for two large bottles and seeks agents.
Court filing notes Western District proceedings
A United States District Court filing in the Western District of Vingixta outlines ongoing legal action. The document references the court, its jurisdiction, and standard procedural language for the case filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
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Louisville, Ky
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G. A. Rhodes
William Washington
Sagile
Rockbridg County
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
W. H. Fowle
Cuba
Monterey
Lucy Randolph Fleming
R H. Fleming
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J. A. Jones
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A W. Gleason
Hall
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Nannie W. Jordan
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Central Hotel
Mr. Y. B. McClure
Texas
Mildred Northern
Susie Rhodes
Friends
Maryland
Vertie Irvine
Charlotteville
Mr. W. A. Irvine
Sallie Bayliss
Alexandra, Va
R. H. Bayliss
Fannie McPheeters
Raleigh, N.Y
Frank T. Glasgow
T. H. Boley
Baltimore
Mrs
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Thomas H. Deaver
Simon Swartz
William R. Beeton
H. P. Rhodes
Crozet, Va
W. J. Jones
Lula O. Philips
Richmond, Va
Laura Origler
A. P. Bonde
M. E. Church
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Roanoke
Fincastle
H. P. Hamill
R. BE. Hutton
Harry Agner
D. M. Brown
Peterabure
Miss N. Maghes
Anita Sambol
Warwick
Govise Warwick
Bath
Bettie H. Purr
Eugenia Bumgardner
Aueguata
Ellie R. Henshaw
Maison
Nellie Unrolt
Westmoreland
Alice M. Evans
Middleses
Rebece
Treadway
Witteyvanin
Martha BE
Alien
Darwidkie
Sallie E. Morris
Portsmouth
Emma W. Fitchett
Northampton
Fannie S. Walker
Prince Ed
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Timber Ridge
J. H. Gilmore
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene County
B. A. Gorrell
Gilmore Mills
A Moonen
Snr
Lorrie Davemen
Med
Adair
Fradfield Regrator Co
Atlanta
Taat
Graham & CO
F. al, Quensiin
Globe Brewery Depot
P.O. Bow
Old Stand
Corner Main
Henry Streets
W. F. Pierson
L. P. Davis
John Paul
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United States
Goshen
Nockbridge
Congress
Weerees
Harrisonburg
Anid
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A. K
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Barclay
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