New Advertisements Update for Local Shoppers
J Gassman and Son advertise one minute batter cburns. Robinson and Hutton announce a new farehouse near the depot. Myers Hardware Company promotes copper kettles. Drs Rawlings and DeJarnette schedule Wednesday and Thursday mornings each week for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gassman & Son
Robinson & Hutton
New Farehouse
Depot
Myers Hardware Company
Drs. Rawlings
DeJarnette
New Discovery Restores Veteran's Health After Cold
Civil war veteran J A Stone of Keprp Text relates a plot to his death by lung trouble. A stubborn cold and cough left him weak at 130 pounds until Dr. King’s New Discovery rebuilt his health to 178 pounds. It treats colds, coughs, hemorrhages, asthma and pneumonia prevention. Available 50c or $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by B H Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stone
Kewrp
Dr.ing
B. H. Gorrell
Powell Hickman Wedding Announced in Glasgow and Other Nuptials
In Glasgow on Monday August 23 1909 Rev J H Couch joined John Wesley Powell and Julian Peatrice Hickman daughter of J W Hickman. In Lexington on Thursday August 19 1909 Rev D A Penick joined Henry William Ward and Florence Falby daughter of Mary J Falby. In Lexington August 12 1909 Rev Robert B Hutton joined Augustus 4x aner Mclure of Rockbridge and Katie Baur of Harrison county Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell-Hickman
Glasgow
J. H. Couch
John Wesley Powell
Julian Peatrice Hickman
J. W. Hickman
Lexington
D. A. Penick
Henry William Ward
Florence Falby
Mary J. Falby
Robert B. Hutton
Augustus
Aner Mclure
Rockbrige
Katie Baur
Harrigon County
Secret of long life linked to blood study
A French scientist hints at a blood based longevity secret while American users tout Electric Bitters as life prolonging. The tonic is praised for purifying and energizing blood and nerves and claimed to aid weak and sick individuals with reported success stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
B. H. Gorrell
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Lexington Postweek
Unclaimed letters listed for week ending Aug 28 include Mary Holt, Miss Fannie Washington, Pereons calling for these letters please say they are advertised, McCluye Parton P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited By Batesville Reader
Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana says a three month summer cold disturbed his business and worsened by doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar he recovered quickly. His wife also used it with the same success according to the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
H. Gorrell
Jurors Drawn for September Term of Circuit Court
The following jurors were drawn for the September term of the Circuit Court to begin September 7: Wm C Fix Henry M Wallace E N Chiles S N Foster John A Johnston P M Engleman Chas L Bryan John F Kirkpatrick Chas Lindsay W D Deacon Stuart Kayton W A Kinnear Sam H Greever Rice Holinger James M Anderson Wm Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Wm. C. Fix
Henry M. Wallace
E. N. Chiles
S. N. Foster
John A. Johnston
P. M. Engleman
Chas. L. Bryan
John F. Kirkpatrick
Chas. Lindsay
W. D. Deacon
Stuart Kayton
W. A. Kinnear
Sam H. Greever
Rice Holinger
James M. Anderson
Wm. Patton
Try Jell O Dessert Mix Advertises Quick Serving
An advertisement promotes Jell O as a dainty economical dessert that can be prepared instantly by adding boiling water and cooling. It claims perfect flavor and sweetness, with a ten cent package feeding a large family. It lists flavors lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach.
Washington and Lee Alumni Meet for Scholarship Award
A meeting of Washington and Lee alumni in Lexington will be held at the Courthouse next Monday at 7 p.m. for the purpose of awarding the free scholarship to Washington and Lee University. A full meeting is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Back Ailments
Advert says Foley's Kidney Remedy helps backache rheumatism and kidney bladder trouble. It claims to correct urinary irregularities before they worsen into serious illness and restore health and strength. Endorsed by B. H. Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rick Bright
B. H. Gorrell
Workmen grade Nelson Street in front of Baptist church
Mr. Thomas P. Wills oversees a force of hands leveling gravel on Nelson Street near the Baptist church. Preparations are made for laying granviable pavement on the Northside between Main and Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Wills
Nelson Street
Baptist Church
Main and
Randolph
Becklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Cures Sores
A reader from Boaqueville Texas reports blood poisoning and large sores after a bee bite left him bedridden five weeks. He credits Becklen’s Arnica Salve with complete recovery after doctors failed. Advertises 25 cents at B H Gorrell’s for eczema boils burns and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becklen
John Washgton
Boaqueville
Tex
B. H. Gorrell
Community Festival At Lindsay Schoolhouse
All day festival to be held at Lindsay schoolhouse Saturday August 28 for Mt Zion church fundraiser. Meats salads ice cream cake fruit lemonade and more will be served. Everybody invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay's Schoolhouse
Mt. Zion Church
Mrs Fisher Feels Hope After New Life Pills
Detroit woman Mrs M K Fisher suffered severe rectal trouble as three doctors advised an operation. She says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her constipation and headache, and she recommends them, selling at 25 cents at B H Gorrell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. KE. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Les
Lexington W. C. T. U. Meeting Notice
All members are requested to attend a business meeting Thursday September 2 at 6 30 p m at the home of Miss Edna Hildebrand Randolph Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington W. C. T. U
Edna Hildebrand
Randolph Street
Lexington residents greet visitors and family over fall season
Local society notes list guests and visits across Lexington and nearby towns. Dr. William Walz visits his mother Mrs E Walz. Mr. and Mrs Samuel Dold visit in Danville. many others travel to Bath county, Charlottesville, Newport News and Richmond area for visits, work, or homecomings. A marriage announcement confirms Ellen Bruce of Halling county will wed Richard Crane, son of the US minister to China, in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Walz
Lexington
E Walz
J. M. Arthur
J. M. Withrow
Lynchburg
G. W. Savin
Charlottesville
Jesse M. Arthur
Randolph Street
R. E. Brown
Arcadia
Fla
Samuell. Campbell
South Main Street
Henry O. Dold
Europe
Charlee E. Fox
Newport News
Thomas J. Hildebrand
Beulah Montgomery Hutton
Mies Elsie Hewitt
Lynchberg
Leon M. Hewitt
Lexngton
Georges. Gill
Greenwood
Albemarle County
Lexingen
W. K. Granger
Howard G. Lacy
Glen Wilton
Lacy
J. Herbert Charlton
J. Boyd Shannon
Staunton
Samuel
Charlton
W. A. Riffey
Woodstock
Lutheran Synod
J. Harrie Thompson
C. E. McCluer
Norfolk
John E. Laird
J. Thomas Crigler
Carlotta
Ellen Bruce
Haling County
Richard T. Crane
Charles R. Crane
United States
China
Richmond
Guests at Cas tie Hill this week with varied itineraries
The article lists visitors staying at Cas tie Hill this week including Mr and Mrs Frank Mead and children from Brooklyn NY, Mr Ernest Heaton of New York City, Rev Dr J B Taylor and Mrs Taylor with two daughters of Richmond, Mrs George McDaniel and Miss Ella Gatewood of Richmond, Mrs Scarborough of Waco TX, Mr and Mrs George Lynch of Suffolk VA, Miss Virginia Briggs of Winchester VA, Mrs William H McCorkle and Mrs John T Dunlop of Buena Vista, plus an automobile party from Norfolk consisting of Mr and Mrs R E Jordan and child Miss Anna Johnston and Miss Higgins who stopped over for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castie Hill
Frank Mead
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ernest Heaton
New York City
J. B. Taylor
Taylor
Richmond
George McDaniel
Mise Ella Gatewood
Scarborough
Waco
Tex
George Lynch
Suffolk
Virginia Briggs
Winchester
William H. McCorkle
John T. Dunlop
Buena Vista
R. E. Jordan
Anna Johnston
Higgins
Norfolk
Lexington Adopts Steam Road Roller Purchase
The Lexington Town Council approved buying a steam road roller from the Huber Manufacturing Co Marion Ohio after committee inspection. The purchase via agent T Knox Gregory is backed by guarantees and a tool for tearing up and regrading roadways. The meeting also touched on a laundry building permit, sidewalk grants, sewer work, and a $100 salary payment to A W Warner with Mayor Kennedy and several council members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Huber Manufacturing Company
Marion
Ohio
T. Knox Gregory
E. T. Robinson
University Steam Laundry
Jefferson Street
Washington
Moore
Treourer
D. A. Penick
E. R. Funkhouser
White Street
Nelson Street
Main
Randolph
Glasgow
Campbell
Downfall
Nelson
Main Street
Treasury
A. W. Warner
Kennedy
Deaver
Hutton
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
Mr Steeles Closing Services at New Monmouth
Mr Steele concludes his pastorate at New Monmouth church with preaching on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday morning the Lord's Supper administered. A Saturday worship and congregational meeting follow to call a pastor if possible. Farewell sermon Sunday night to the youth. An eight thirty Sabbath farewell at Kerrs Creek church concludes events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Steele
New Monmouth Church
Steele
Mr. Steele
Kerr's Creek Church
Lexington Presbytery meet to hear multiple church calls
Mr Frank T Glasgow acting moderator calls Lexington Presbytery meeting at Lexington Presbyterian Church next Thursday August 26 at 10 am. Business includes Rev Robert E Steele resigning as New Monmouth pastor, calls for Fairfield Immanuel by Rev 5 C Akere, a Roanoke licentiate, call for New Providence by Rev H W McLaughlin Louisville Presbytery, and reception of William Roscoe Berry of New Monmouth as candidate for the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Glasgow
Lexington
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Robert E. Steele
New Monmouth Church
Fairfield and
Immanuel Churches
5. C. Akere
Roanoke Presbytery
Lexing ton Board of Trade to host main street meeting
The Lexington Board of Trade hosts a meeting at the Firemen's Building on Main Street with City Councilman Heatwole of Baltimore as principal speaker. The event aims for a large gathering of Board of Trade members and local business leaders at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lexington Board of Trade
Heatwole
Baltimore
Old Valley Railroad
Board of Trade
Australians Walk Atlanta to New York for Good Roads
Mesers Singleton and Minter travel from Atlanta to New York on a wager of 1000 dollars. They pass Lexington on a steady forty mile per day pace and expect to reach New York on September 2 after leaving Atlanta July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singleton
Minter
Georgia
Atlanta
New York
Lexington
Tourist Car Spooks Horse. Paxton Damages Sought
A tourist automobile frightened Mr. Charles H. Paxton’s horse at Nature Bridge causing a bolt, fence jump, buggy destruction, and horse injury. The driver party headed to Lexington posted bond after a warrant was issued. Paxton seeks about 500 in damages, to be settled after litigation. The week adds travel letters by Henry O. Dold detailing abroad journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Paxton
Nature Bridge
Lexington
Paxton
Henry O. Dold
Bethesda Presbyterian church reopens for public worship
Bethesda Presbyterian at Rockbridge Bathe resumes services next Sunday August 29 with 11 o clock sermon by Rev Dr J M Wella of Wilmington NC and 7 pm address by Pastor Rev Henry Miller with an historical sketch. No afternoon service and visitors welcome. Immigrant company representatives seek Oklahoma investments in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Rockbridge Bathe
J. M. Wella
Wilmington
N.C
Henry Miller
Sunday School Meeting at Elliott's Hill Methodist Church
The fifth annual Natural Bridge Sunday School Association convention was held at Elliott's Hill Methodist Church on August 21. Dr. Charles Manly of Lexington led devotionals, with Rev. G. W. Staples welcoming delegates. Miss Hilda Forsberg of Lynchburg spoke on organization and cradle roll, while Mr. Staples closed with lessons for 1909. A generous noon dinner followed and delegates reported strong district progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge Sunday School Association
Elliott's Hill Methodist Church
Charles Manly
Lexington
G. W. Staples
A. 8. Cummins
Natural Bridge
W. Erskine Arnold
County Association
Manly
Hilda Forsberg
Lynchburg
Leesons
Memorial service honors Tara rella Alexander and James Preston Ford
A Sabbath memorial at New Monmouth church in Rockbridge county honored ex Confederate soldiers. Rev Robert E Steele preached on 2 Timothy 2 3 and 3 4 drawing on the soldier metaphor. Ten veterans attended and the service closed with prayers at the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Monmouth Church
Tararella Alexander
James Preston Ford
Rockbridge County
Mr. Steele
Jesus Christ
St. Paul
Timothy
Kerr's Creek
Samuel M. Dunlap
William Meabler
Lexington
Scott Shipp
William T. Poague
J. Preston Moore
David E. Moore
Samuel R. Moore
Edward A. Moore
Andrew
Montgomery
John A. MecNeel
Presbyterian Church
Robert E. Steele
Vistror
Drowning of Pompey Greenlee in East Lexington
Pompey Greenlee a well known Lexington resident aged about 60 was drowned Saturday afternoon at East Lexington near the North River while fishing below the covered bridge. His body was recovered and attempts at resuscitation failed. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 PM from the First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. W. R. Tynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompey Greenlee
Lexington
East Lexington
North River
First Baptist Church
W. R. Tynes
Lyons Tailoring Reopens After Repairs and Upgrades
Lyons Tailoring Company resumes operations at the Main and Nelson corner after weeks of repairs. The shop rooms are refitted with modern furnishings and equipped with the latest electrical machinery to better serve a growing business. They boast a superior selection of woolen fabrics for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Tailoring Company
Main
Nelson Streets
County Supervisors Hold Annual Meeting at County Farm
The Board of Supervisors met August 19 at the county farm with six supervisors and county officials present. They discussed Lexington station cattle pens, district accounting, inmate conditions, building repairs, and a bill to fund book examinations for justices of the peace from state fines. Superintendent McGuffin reported county farm outputs and new buildings totaling $2846.24 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Kinnear
Whitmore
McNutt
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Buffalo
Kerr's Creek
South River
Welker
Patterson
Ayres and McNutt
Supervicor
Hotinger
Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company
Shielda
Walker's Creek
Rockbridge
Justices of the Peace
McGuffin
Lexington Fire Department exhibition team shines on Main Street
The Lexington Fire Department racing team held an exhibition run on Main Street Monday afternoon drawing many spectators. They posted an excellent time and appeared in good trim for the State contest. Delegates and the team left yesterday morning over the Baltimore and Ohio via Staunton. Walter E. Quisenberry is manager and J William Seal trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Residence Change As Mrs Hezlewood Sells To Mr Mitchell
Mrs Louies Hezlewood sold her lower town residence to Mr N P Mitchell for 900 dollars. County Treasurer Samuel R B Moore bought the C H Effinger house and lot on South Main street for 5800 dollars and has occupied it for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. Louies
Hezlewood
N.P. Mitchell
Samuel RB. Moore
C. H. Effinger
South Main Street
Mr. Moore
Harrigonburg Local Election Passes by 48 Vote Margin
Yesterday Harrigonburg voters approved a local option by a 48 vote margin with over 700 ballots cast. The result passed quietly. The Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy plans a Friday meeting at Jackson Hospital at 5 PM, full attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrigonburg
Mary Custis Lee Chapter
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Hospital
Buena Vista to Host Knight Tournament and Field Day
Buena Vista prepares for a Thursday tournament with twenty knights entered for prizes of a Wilbourn saddle bridle spurs and riding whip. A large crowd is expected for the ball game and events alongside social notices about local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Roanoke
W. H. D. Harper
Green Hill
Buena Vista
Duncan C. Heyward
Charleston
5. C
M. B. Campbell
R. W. Williams
Poolesville
H.R. Mills
Amherst
C. H. Misa Mary McLaughlin
Paloske
Fla
Isabel McClure
W. P. Houston
Lexington
D. H. Rucker
A. S. Henkle
Bristol, Tenn
J. M. Henkle
Mrs Armentrout Visiting Lexington Friend
Mrs Samuel D Armentrout of Marshall Missouri spent weeks near Collierstown visiting friends and is now in Lexington as guest of Mrs Joseph Kennedy Her daughter Miss Marguerite Armen trout left Monday for Washington to visit friends Baby will not suffer five minutes with croup if you apply Dr Thomas Electric Oil at once It acts like magic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Armentrout
Marshall, Mo
Collierstown
Lexington
Joseph Kennedy
Marguerite Armentrout
Washington
Oklahoma man promotes easy payments for town and farm property
The M. O. and G. Immigration Co. of Dustin Oklahoma offers town and farm property with easy payments and free round trip transportation. See the Oklahoma man at the Lexington Hotel for a few days only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. & G. Immigration Co
Dustin
Okla
Lexington
Trade Stimulators in July Bargain Sale
A period advertisement outlines July trade stimulators featuring Hamburg embroideries at 1 cent per yard, parasol styles offered at 1.00 each, silk petticoats priced 3.50 and 5.00, and new white waist items in sizes and prices from 0.50 to 2.50, urging lively buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
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Cold Steel
W. D. Hunter
Castle Hill
New Monmouth
Hikera
Gotham
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Messrs
A. M. Jones
A. M. Chambers
M. O. &G. Immigration Co
Oxfo
Oklahoma
Elliott’s Hill
Meeting of Supervisors
Hampton
Property Salon
Steinway
Stieff
Main St
Lynchburg, Va
C. W. Whitmore, Mgr
Lyr
Clover
Tanbark and
R. R
E. A. Moore & Co
Virginia
Lexington Produce Market
Ayer
Strain & Patton
Clothiers
Lexington, Virginia
Derwear
Sage
Roanoke Fair
Strobel
la Bell
la Rose Bros
Jas. P. Woods
Louis A. Scholz
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Company
the Gazette Job Office
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