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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
2
The notice describes advertising options with moderate rates, provides an office telephone number, and notes the long distance metallic line connects with town and county lines. It mentions one line for the first insertion and a line for subsequent insertions.
Virginia state officials and railroad representatives announced an agreement on a two cent passenger rate. The deal commits railroads to obey state and Corporation Commission laws and to implement the rate by October first. Public opinion had surged against railroads, and Governor Swanson was prepared to call an extra session to enforce the commission's action if needed.
The Rockbridge School Electoral Board held a Thursday meeting with Commonwealth's Attorney David E. Moore and members G. W. Effinger and J. Scott Moore to fill three year terms on district school boards. Central district saw several changes with W. B. Wallace resigning and Frank D. Coe elected. L. D. Hamric replaced by Frank A. Ott. re-elections of McNutt, Leech, Dunlap, Gibson, and Bell. Lindeau resigned and Harry A. Wilson chosen.
A Buena Vista Virginia communication from the Good Government League presents candidate positions on temperance bills. Responses from J Randolph Tucker Wm Eubank Robert Catlett J S Craig W F Pierson are summarized with stances on local option liquor licenses social clubs and penalties. Campaign officers signed the notice.
Mr. B. H. Gorrell's Drug Store announces a new arrangement with Dr Shoop Laboratories to stock Laxets a candy like laxative. Boxes list Caveara Sagraila Egyptian Senna and other ingredients. price five cents. A candy cold cure Dr Bnoops Prevention also selling for five cents.
Auction lists two draft mares with foal by the Jack plus several work animals, wagons, harness, plows, tools, and an extensive household collection including an Ekeley organ. Hay, corn, millet, and farming gear fill the barn. terms require cash for sums $10 or less and credit only with a negotiable note and approved personal security.
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company stockholders will be held at the courthouse. Shares have increased since the last meeting, requiring a majority to be represented for a valid meeting. A second call may be needed with extra expense. Proxies encouraged. mail or deliver to an attending representative. R C Walker secretary treasurer July bidt
A brief notice from Lexington Virginia dated June 17 2007 invites the Democrats of the 22d Senatorial District to a meeting or gathering. The text specifies party affiliation and district identification without additional event details.
The court orders the master to take accounts of all real and personal property of Henry Nash Sr deceased, value of real estate, disposition of personal estate, who is chargeable, and entitlements to estate. It includes debts due, and to report claims by Lee Curry. Hearing set for Thursday August 16 1907 at the Lexington office.
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