Advertisements and notices in Lexineton paper
The August 5 1908 Che Gazette lists notices to teachers from J B Gibson and M P Dunlap a trustees sale by E R Funkhouser a professional card for Dr Louis K Walz notices to teachers for Wm D Deacon and W F Pierson listing valuable property for sale and a county school board meeting G W Effinger and a special sale by J McD Adair on August 7 and 8 featuring colored wash goods and ready made shirt waists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Gibson
E. R. Funkhouser
M. P. Dunlap
Louis K. Walz
Wm. D. Deacon
Wv. F. Pierson
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Nasal Relief for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as effective against nasal catarrh and hay fever. It claims no cocaine or mercury, offers a spray option with a tubing, and directs buyers to druggists or Ely Brothers in New York for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brog
Warren Street
New York
Unclaimed Letters in Lexington Hours Week Ending August 1908
List of names including J. M. Brian W. C Bragg Brandford Eldridge Rev W. M Grant Percy Johnson Wil Morrison Miss Sallie Wood Marco Williams R C Persons calling for these letters please say they are advertised McCluye Parton P &.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
New Discovery praised for throat lung relief in Maine letter
Lester M. Nelson of Naples writes that Kings New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for coughs throat and lung complaints. For nearly forty years the product has led throat and lung remedies and is sold by B H Gorrell's Drug Store for 50 cents to 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. Kings
B. H. Gorrell
Horse Market Monday Sees Moderate Returns
Monday horse market shows steady demand with prices up to 150 dollars for top animals and many sales under 100 dollars. Listings were smaller than usual and out-of-town buyers were scarce.
Electric Bitters Endorsement Sparks Family Medicine Praise
Frank Conlan of 430 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. The tonic is said to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor for the weak. Available under guarantee at H. Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Prohibitionists organize Staunton club led by J. J. Prufer
Staunton and Augusta prohibitionists form a new club with J. J. Prufer as president and HH. E. Suwemerson A. E. Stoneburner J. W. Bodley and D. W. Landes as vice presidents F. Kennedy as secretary and John Stockdon as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton Argus
Staunton
Augusta
J. J. Prufer
HH. E. Suwemerson
A. E. Stoneburner
J. W. Bodley
D. W. Landes
F. &. Kennedy
John Stockdon
Foley's Honey and Tar ends summer cold misery
Batesville Indiana resident A Nusband says a three month summer cold disrupted business and hay fever symptoms. A doctor’s prescription failed to help until Foley's Honey and Tar provided quick relief, a cure his wife also experienced. B H Gorrell, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusband
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Outing at Camp Alone Near One Mills North River
Mr and Mrs Frank L Young lead a group including Miss Ethel Sholes and several Young siblings on an outing at Camp Alone near One Mills on North River. The party uses several tents and includes E A Quicenberry Jr W H Higgins and W L Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Young
Paint that covers defects in prey works and lasts years
The L and M Paint uses pure linseed oil binder oxide of zinc and white lead to mend defects in paintings. Mix three quarts of linseed oil with each gallon of paint, ready in two minutes. Costs about 1.20 per gallon. Sold by McCrum Drug Co. in Wayland H Gilkerson Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Drug Co
Wxlayton
H.ed Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Property Transfer on Washington Street Sold for $1200
John W. Lindsay sold to Mrs. Mary K. Graham a house and lot on Washington Street adjoining Prof. M P Burks for $1200. The frame house is presently occupied by colored families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lindsay
Mary K. Graham
Washington Street
M. Pp. Burks
Foley's Honey and Tar Proclaimed Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Advertised by B. H. Gorrell as the best remedy for colds and all throat and lung trouble. Claims include immediate relief and curing cases that resisted other treatments. No harmful drugs in the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Randolph Street Methodist Church Group Enjoy Goshen Pass Picnic
Members of the Randolph Street Methodist church colored enjoyed a cab trip to Goshen Pass last Thursday. The picnickers rode in vehicles and had an enjoyable day with many friends along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Street
Foley’s Orino Laxative and Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advert praises Foley’s Orino Laxative as a mild laxative that relieves constipation by stimulating liver and bowels, and Foley’s Kidney Remedy said to cure kidney or bladder troubles not beyond medicine. It lists B H Gorrell, druggist, and also promotes Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil as a strong liniment used for 25 years in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Gorrell
Bb. H. Gorrell
B. H. Gorrell
Thomas
America
Notable Lexington Socials and Officials Visits
Long list of visitors and residents in Lexington including Scott Shipp, John P. Rhodes, C. F. Didawick, W. F. Pierson, and many others from Clifton Forge, Richmond, Washington, D. C., and beyond. Reports cover local outings, church activity, and scholarly figures, plus forthcoming city delivery service and postal hours for Lexington.
Robinsons Lexington Show Draws Huge Crowd In Parade
John Robinsons popular show entertains a large crowd in Lexington with a morning street parade of brilliants wagons chariots horses and animals. Clown John Lowlow acts as press agent while tents report strong audience interest and the program continues through the day. A series of meetings begins Sunday night August Vth at Collieretown Methodist church led by Rev. G W Staples. Cop i per kettles advertised at R S Andersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Lexington
Robinson
John Lowlow
Collieretown Methodist Church
G. W. Staples
Educational rally promotes school improvement in Arnold's Valley
A Saturday rally in Arnold's Valley drew about 250 attendees including 76 children. County Superintendent Efinger led the event at the church with talks by General E. W. Nichols and Dr. John H. Latane on county school needs. Attorney General Anderson planned to speak but attended State Board of Education in Richmond. A basket lunch followed, and organizers aim to win patron support for better school facilities, likely sparking a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold’s Valley
State Board of Education
Richmond
Rockbridge
New North River bridge at Alone Mills opens to public
A formal opening yesterday drew a crowd of at least two hundred for the North River bridge at Alone Mills. Miss Ruth Lindsay was first to ride across followed by Kerr's Creek Road Board members and county officers. A hearty lunch was served by local ladies and the event drew praise for the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North River
Alone Mills
Ruth Lindsay
Charles Lindsay
Board of Supervisors
Kerr's Creek Road
Kinnear, Whitmore
Holinger
Paterson
A. T. Shields
W. G. McDowell
Daniel Teaford
A. M. Anderson
Carnegie Library at Wash ton and Lee Nears Completion
The Carnegie library at Washington and Lee University is receiving finishing touches. Men move books and paintings from Newcomb Hall as Miss Annie R. White oversees the transfer and construction. The red brick structure features a copper domed rotunda, two wings, Lee Corner for paintings, and offices on the first floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Washton and Lee University
Lee
Annie R. White
Newcomb Hall
Pastor Called to Colliers town Church
Rev Dr Steele preached at Collierstown Presbyterian church and a congregational meeting followed with a call extended to Rev G R Hanrahan of Washington County Virginia. Community visitors and local residents are noted with several family visits and illness mentions prevailing in this Collierstown area report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Steele
New Monmouth Church
Collierstown Presbyterian Church
Steele
Mebane
G. R. Hanrahan
Washington County
Fannie ‘Tribbett
Eva Noell
Roanoke
Aulquata County
Staunton
Annie Haden
North Carolina
P. I. Huffman
Mesars
A. S. Montgomery
J. Gaceman
Lexington
J.C. Montgomery
Daisy
Virginia Tribbett
Spottewood
Mary Tribbett
Margaret Deacon
Oak Dale
E. Summerland
Indiana
Morris
Summerland
Miley
Badies
A Moore McCormick Letter on Unjust Fate and Prison
A letter from A Moore McCormick to Epiron Gazette laments an unjust conviction and asserts his innocence. He recalls alleged enmity, testifies to truth before the court, seeks prayers, and forgives enemies while accepting the penitentiary as God’s will. He asks for publication if allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitecap
God In Heaven
McQormick
God
Joseph
M- McCormick
Presbyterian Sunday school picnic hase ball at Glasgow
The Glasgow Presbyterian picnic included a notable hase ball game with Dr. A. T. Graham and Prof. H. D. Campbell among the players. Captains Ed Graham and John Champe argued over points as spectators laughed, and a suggestion arose to repeat the game at Wilson Field for charity and hospital funds. Also reported: Moore McCormick left Lexington jail for an 18 year penitentiary term after Easter Sunday murder, escorted by Samuel T. Smith, with comments to a Gazette editor and remarks to a Lynchburg News reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
A. T. Graham
H. D. Campbell
J. B. Spencer
K. L. Graham
John A. Champe
J. Houston Leech
W. A. Kinnear
Dr. Graham
Dr. Campbell
John Sheridan
Samuel R. Moore
J. Mc.Adair
Moore McCormick
Lexington
Richmond
W. S. Yowell
Samuel T. Smith
McCormick
Jackson
Gazette
Lynchburg
Negro Reformatory
Fourth annual Natural Bridge Sunday School convention
The Natural Bridge District Sunday School Association holds its fourth annual meeting at the Baptist church in Natural Bridge on Saturday August 15 at 10 30 a.m. Each Sunday school sends one delegate plus the superintendent and pastor. Dinner is provided for delegates. Teachers and others are invited to attend with baskets. Dr Charles Manly of Lexington and other speakers expected to address. Reports of school work should be sent to A S Cummins Natural Bridge Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams. Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church
Roanoke
Buchanan
Haddon
Captain Simpson
Richmond
Edgerton
Snipes
Kenly N. C
Mary E. Adams
Crewe
Edgar D. Moore
Blue Hotel
Alexander G. Bondurant
University of Mississippi
J. Hammond Campbell
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
United State Army
Campbell
T. M. Lowry
Second Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Tenn
Patton
Lexington
Eoas
Natural Bridge
A. S. Cummina
Lawhorn Returned to Jail on Assault Charge
Rudolph Lawhorn, previously in Rockbridge Circuit Court for wife murder, was brought to Lexington and jailed on a criminal assault charge against a White married woman, alleged March crime at Fordwick. He was captured at Portland and has prior cases related to his wife’s death and an earlier murder trial. The piece also lists guests at Castle Hill including Mr and Mrs Fred C Hahr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Lawhorn
Rockbridge
Lexington
J. J. Campbell
Fordwick
Lawhorn
Portland
Marriage License Issued for Tucker Zollman Shafer Couple
A marriage license was issued to Randolph Tucker Zollman of Rockbridge and Maggie Annette Shafer of Rockbridge. The ceremony is planned for 5 o'clock this afternoon at the home of Rev. John H. Harris near Natural Bridge. Dr H M Quisenberry has set up dental practice in Lexington in the Jahnke building on Main Street adjacent to Lexington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Rhodes
Little Son
Washington, D. C
John P. Rhodes
Main Street
KE. L. Conner
John Hatton
Noringe
Staunton
Louisa Fifer
Lexington
D. Fifer
Arbor Hill
J. L. Fitz
Erma
Geraldine
Lynchburg
W. R. Beeton
Randolph Street
Randolph Tucker Zollman
Charles A. Zollman
Mias
Maggie Annette Shafer
J.h.shafer
Rockbridge
John H. Harris
Near Natural Bridge
H. M. Quisenberry
Mra
BE. A. Quisenberry
Denistry
Jahnke
Lexington Hotel
J. Hammond Campbell
Dr. Quisenberry
University College of Medicine
Echmond
Buena Vista
Obituary Resolution for J V Grinstead at Rockridge County
A July 1908 Lexington Bar meeting adopted a resolution honoring J V Grinstead a longtime Lexington Bar member who died July 3 1908 after a brief illness. The statement praises his loyalty courtesy and efficiency as a lawyer and requests copies for the Circuit Court minutes his widow and local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Bar
Circuit Court
Rockridge County
Court House
J. V. Grinstead
Lexington
Tar
Grinetead
Chront Court
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Foot Sore in Istop Error
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cecif Ga reports a bad sore on the top of his foot healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought the 26 cent box at B. H. Gorrell's drug store, with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Cecifran
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
Peaches Plentiful in Lexington as Prices Drop to One Dollar
The Lexington peach market reports plentiful fruit and lower prices at one dollar per bushel for choice peaches. Crop conditions are described as fairly abundant with strong sections of Rockbridge noted. Dyspepsia is labeled a national ailment and Burdock Blood Bitters promoted as a cure strengthening stomach membranes and boosting digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Rockbridge
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Che Gazette Lexineton
Shinke
Prohibition Club
Goshen Pass
General Scott Shipp
Hot Springs
Seawright Springs
C. F. Didawick
Edenburg
Shenandoah County
W. F. Pierson
Wilson’s Springs
Harry Bayliss
Clifton Forge
E. B. Bayhee
H. M. Rees
H. J. Rees
Brownsburg
People’s National Bank of
Reba
Constance Smith
Ronceverte
W. Va
James 8. Smith
Upper Main Street
Herman Schmidt
Louise Schmidt
William Schmidt
Louis K. Waltz
Castle Hill
Alfred T. Graham
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Jamcs R. Graham
George H. Denny
Washington and Lee University
State Board of Charities
Henry A. Coe
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Sallie HB. Pitzer
Postaffloy Department
Etepa
Anderson
The
Baptist Church
Charles Manly
Carnegie Library
Las U
Collierstown Church
G. A
High Bridge Church
W. R.L. Cormany
G.G. Long
Sallie Long
Charleston
Long
Minnie Glemmer
Augusta County
J. F. Deacon
Roaring Run
High Bridge
EB. L. Conner
Irene Thompson
Ruth Hatton
Olovenk
A. Moore McCormick
Epiron Gazette
Tam
Whitecap Gang
Hase
U. S. Convention
Fred C. Hahr
Bentley
Annie Bentley
Richmond, Vo
H. Levy
St. John
Petersburg
W. W. Starkeard
Norfolk, Va
O. P. Perne
Franci
Johnson
Little Rock
Ark
Clinton Clark
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank Moork
Hucklen’s
Arrica
Healy
Brothers
Lexington Produce Market
Hamas
Ir Plimmenonel
Strain & Patton
Lexington, Virginia
Oxford Shoes
Iexington, VA
Bank of Rockbridge
Somerly
Irwin & Company
Hopkins
Harry Agnor
Presbyterian
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