Local notices of visits and events fill town life
Personal visits abound as Miss Lula Chariton, Rev. T. A. Hall, and Miss Clara Sheridan return from Newport News Roanoke and friends abroad. Notable movements include engagements, appointments, and travel to Clifton Forge Prairie Grove Ark. A bench vacancy on the Court of Appeals is discussed and incidents involving a steam thresher accident and a runaway carriage are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coint of Appeals
Judge Riely
5. H. Letcher
Public drinking fountain authorized at Court House area
Town Council approves erection of a public drinking fountain in front of the Court Hangs with cost not to exceed thirty five dollars. Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway county will address Democratic voters at the Court House in Rockbridge on Monday September 3 at noon. Water restrictions remain due to drought as sprinkling and water motors are suspended while leaks are sought. Rev J S Gardner a Baltimore conference Methodist Episcopal Church South preacher has bought a home at Middletown Virginia to spend his days there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodges Mann
Nottoway County
Rockbridge
J. S. Gardner
D. D
Baltimore Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lexington
Trinity Methodist Church
Middletown
Died. Mrs Nima Bacon Funkhouser Funeral Notice
Died at home Friday last Mrs Nima Bacon Funkhouser wife of Vernon Funkhouser youngest daughter of the late A S Bacon. Funeral held Sunday at 6:30 pm conducted by D D R J Mc Bryde with Rev Thornton Whaling. interment Lexington cemetery. Also obituary notes Mr Thomas Kirkpatrick of Toad Run died August 1900 aged 87. funeral in Lexington. married Miss Taylor sister of Bishop William Taylor. George C Ludwig died Collierstown August 17 1900. interment Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouxxnovsin
Nima Bacon Funkhouser
Vernon Funkhouser
R. J. McBryde
D. D
Thornton Whaling
Lexington
Kmxrarrick
Thomas Kirkpat-rick
Toad Run
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Miss Taylor
Roy
Stuart Taylor
William Taylor
John F. Kirkpatrick
Rockebridge County
William 8. Kirkpatrick
Missouri
Kirkpatrick
William Letcher
John Letcher
Virginia
Rockbridge Rifles
Twenty. Seventh
Virginia Infantry
Stonewall
Methodist Church
Wll
Lupwio
George C. Ludwig
Collierstown
This County
Christ
Fairfield
JAKES JOTTINGS FROM JAK EY
Jacobey notes from Gilmore Mills Virginia on August twentieth discuss Prohibition winds, local visits, and illness updates. Items mention Rev Ross visiting Methodist parishioners Emma Hensley and son visit Big Island. Mrs O B Hatcher sick with possible typhoid. Mollie Roberts visiting OC Roberts. Leech wind stacker explained by Frank Lotts. Lewis Kidd in critical condition. Ruby Inge visiting Mabel Hatcher. Lady Hall visiting Ellen Dooley. A brief political rant references Bryan and riots in New York and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Mills
James
John Dooley
Indian Bock
O. B. Hatcher
Mollie Roberts
Buena Vista
OC. P. Roberts
Frank Lotts
Lewis Kidd
Ruby Inge
Lynchburg
Mabel Hatcher
Natcher
Lady Hall
Ronceverte
W. Va
Ellen Dooley
New York City
New Orleans
W. J. Bryan
Jakey
Grove Meeting Near Colliers Town Grows in Interest
Outdoor grove meeting conducted by Rev A P Boude draws large congregations as preaching order and quiet attendions impress attendees. Mr Voude preaches three sermons and leads singing while Rev W A Ross of Glasgow preaches well. revival hopes extend into next week barring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Collierstown
A. P. Boude
Temperance Council Formally Reelects Virginia Officers
The State Friends of Temperance Council of Virginia reports a successful convention held at Raphine last Wednesday. New officers for the coming year include President I. J. Snider Rockbridge Baths secretary J. D. Parker Raphine chaplain T. D. Morrison Monmouth conductor W. H. Knick Sollierstown sentinel KR. M. Collins Albemarle district vice presidents H. W. Morrison J. W. Berry R. M. Collins and W. M. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Friends of Temperance Council of Virginia
Raphine
I. J. Snider
Rockbridge Baths
J. D. Parker
T. D. Morrison
Monmouth
W. H. Knick
Sollierstown
KR. M. Collins
Albemarle
Namesake Dr. Glasgow Mirrors Lexington Doctor
Dr Robert B Glasgow of The New Hope News shares a name with Lexington Virginia physician Dr Robert Glasgow who is president of Rockbridge county Va Board of Health. The two men are strangers to each other and only recently learned of the coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Glasgow
New Hops
Han
Robert Glasgow
Lexington
Virginia
Glasgow
Board of Health
Rockbridge County
New Hope
Card of Thanks for Lexington Kindness
Eprron Gaverrm offers public thanks through the paper for the kindness and sympathy shown during a recent affliction. He extends gratitude to Lexingto n residents, especially those near his home who aided in making his son comfortable during a lingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexngton
Daughter breaks engagement with the Duke over tea choice
A local tale notes a daughter ended an engagement after choosing Rocky Mountain Tea at the same price as the Duke’s offer. The narrator commends the sensible switch and advises consulting a druggist for tea needs.
Fireman's State Convention Plans At Richmond
The Virginia State Phenns y Ansatue tion prepares events for September 26 to 28 in Richmond. The program lists opening sessions with governors and mayors, vaudeville shows, band concerts, prizes for uniformed companies, hose wagon and ladder contests, and a grand exhibition. Officials include J. I. Thudwood as president and L. By as vice president, with G. G. Comminie and T. J. Williams among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So'elock P
Dart
Amet Prise
Tdweree
Hirlig
Ita
Andy Fine
Virginia
Ettye
Emeh
J. I. Thudwood
Welmend
L. By
Lawka- DI
Ronnoke
Serdar Vlew
Gaiyrsny G. Comminie
Portsmorth Weretary
T. J. Wiliams
Charlottesr' Hy
Staunton Chief of Police Jacob T Parrent Dies
Staunton at 79. born in Abingdon he led the Staunton police for years and is survived by his wife and three children. A brother William Parement of Lexington also survives. The governor granted clemency for T Todd of Staunton, a two year term for abduction. Todd was a merchant and served half his sentence with a favorable record. Repairs to Court House Square stonewall and a new drinking fountain complete improvements. Lexington public school session set to begin September 11 following a nearly three month vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob T. Parrent
Staunton
Abingdon
William Parement
Lexington
Tod
T. Todd
Todd
Commonwealth
Waden
Lexington Publi School
Democratic campaign committees organized in Tenth District
Richmond Dispatch reports Colonel Joseph Button of Appomattox announced two sub campaign committees for the Tenth District covering east and west of the Blue Ridge. East side includes L Ferguson chair and C J Campbell Bland Massie and John McKorns. West side includes Edward Holls chair J F B Lowman A McClintie Benjamin Haden W E Allen and John T Sale. Speaking tours are planned through county seats on court days up to November 6 with listed appointments in August and September courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Dispatch
Joseph Button
Appomatox
I7 Chaims
Tenth District
State Committee
Blue Ridge
Blae Ridge
S. L. Ferguson
Apyomattox
C. J. Campbell
Amherst
Bland Massie
Nelson
John McKorns
Bueknga
Flivannia
Blue Bilve
Edward Helols
Augusta
J. FB. Lowman
Ba Hi
Auguste Court
William Hodges Mann
Carter Gogs
Pluvama Court
John L. Jeffiies
Nelson Court
W. P. Barksgate
Halifax
A. E Strode
Cumberland Court
H.D. Flood
Thomas Whitehead
Rockbridge
William Holges Mann
Crexey Firm Oath and Catarrh Cure Claim
Crry oy Torono local oath by senior partner F J Crexey & Co of Toledo promising $100 for each Catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn in Dec 1886 by notary A W Glivason. Advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills by Y J Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
A W. Glivason
Hall
Y. J, Cheney & GO
Toledo
Senator David Hill May Speak in Staunton Virginia
Chairman Joseph Button reports ex Senator David B. Hill of New York tentatively will give a speech at Staunton. Hill also plans to speak in Richmond and may visit the Tenth district in Virginia during his tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Button
David B. Hill
New York
Staunton
Richmond
Virginia
Dentist Dr Jay Opens Lexington Office on Washington Street
Dr Jay Hartaian announces a new dental office in Lexington and Rockbridge County at the former office of Dr J L Wilson on Washington Street and offers his professional services. He previously served as Assistant Demonstrator of Prosthetic Dentistry at University College of Medicine and Demonstrator of Operative Dentistry at Moilies College of Virginia and was Dental Surgeon to the Virginian Home for Incurables in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay, HW
Hartaian
Lexington
Rockbridge County
Washington Street
J.L. Wilson
University College of Medicine
Moilies College of Virginia
Virginian Home For Incurables
Richmond
Stock Closing Sale Cleans Out Summer Goods
Evon announces a closing sale from August 20 to September 1 to clear remnants. Offers include Dimities at 3 12 cents a yard, about 200 yards of better quality Dimities, Satleens and Pigues 10 to 20 cents, silk striped Chiffon near 25, and Men’s colored shirts 40 cents. Also Ladies shoes 32 to 3 dollars, with other odds and ends. Aimed to clear out before fall trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evon
Mit
Miso & Lot
Bargain Shoes and Fabrics Offer from Local Stores
A long price list describes discounted footwear including No 24 patras and various No 0 No 4 shoes, with pairs at 1.50 and 2.00 for calf skins. It notes sample pairs on display and highlights stockings, linens, lawns, organdies, and corsets at low prices, touting a Lexington storefront as a trusted supplier.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harman Bros
Staunton, Va
Lula Chariton
Newport News
Clara Sheridan
Roanoke
Mr. W. R. Kennedy
Mr. Lloyd Teaford
Columbus, O
J. W. Grinstead
Mrs. Sebert Charlton
Miss Mosay Charlton
Howard Jones
The
Baptist Church
Ione Cratchfield
Maggie and
Lizzie Graham
George Witt
Miss Pearl Boude
Augusta County
Fairy McClain
Harrisonburg
Mrs. W. S. Hileman
Robert Catlett
Charlotte County
Lelia Smith
New Castle,Ind
Mrs
Gordon Smith
John Illig
Clifton Forge
Chesapeake & Ohio
William Crawford
Newport Ness
Daniel Curigier
Elizabeth Hope Camden
Salem, Va
Jay
Hugh Wills
Mr. George Wade
Ralphine
W. F. Pierson
Mr. J. McD. Adair
James McCormick
Callie H. Berry
J. W. McChing
M. L. Hildebrand
Prairie Grove
Ark
Harvey C. Wise
First National Bank
M.A Wise
Stephens City
Charles Ailer
Sallie Beeton
John H. Beeton
F. J. Prettyman
8. O. Campbell
Timber Ridge
Yres
Horace Moore
Rockbridge Bath
Moore
Grove Meeting
Marm‘on
Friends OF Temperance
Eprron
W. V. Winernsoy
Lescen Dy
Annaxarmy Ra Minttter
Virginia State
Hell
Michmond Oy
Loasker
Tutt
Virginia News
Tol
Bey
Dinguists
J, McD
ADAIR
Mortiren
Motien
Bradpress USA
Georgia
Bhead
Viars
Alluulvius
Uensen
Clobr Brewery Depot
P.O. Box
Syracus
J. Tt
Rehardson & Co
Elmim
N. Y
Ponnent Stribling Shoe Cov
St. Louis
Magruder and Bagie Shoe Co
Duttenhoffer
Magruder
Genitlemon Rlands
Hoywood
Walker
Crawford
India
Counter Pines
Wotton
Marseilles
Toy
Algenca
Sunmcr
Thomas
White & Son
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