Annual Meeting of the Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company
The Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Court House with 10 069 shares represented. Officers were re elected by acclamation and the board of directors renewed. the capital stock was authorized to be increased to meet charter limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company
Court House
Effinger
John W. McFadden
Near Raphine
Thomas Shewey
Fairfield
R. C. Walker
J. C. Hyde
W. Effinger
R. ©. Walker
W. B. Wallace
Lexington
Joseph Fulta
South River District
Efffinger
W.F. Pierson
Rackbridge Mutual Insurance Company
Insurance Board Approves Expanding Store Risk Coverage
The board debated risk on merchant stock and store buildings, voting 5090 to 1695 to let the company insure storehouses and goods when profitable. It upheld insuring vacant houses and schoolhouses absent tenants, noting no losses from insured stores. A committee of Rhodes Seibert and Ackerly was appointed to review the secretary-treasurer’s report before September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greever
William A. Rhodes
W. H. Hunter
Pierson
Wm. A. Rhodes
C. T. Seibert
John P. Ackerly
Virginia Convention Leaders React to Wise Letter on New Constitution
Virginia officials defend the Underwood era framework as Wise questions possible race based challenges. Goode reports confidence in the constitution's validity, citing Mississippi precedent and the convention's lawful authority. A Republican committee in the Tenth District plans another gathering to nominate a candidate for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Wise
New York
Virginia
John Goode
Bedford City
Richmond Times
Mississippi
General Assembly
Goode
Sprouleys
Fredericks
Republican Committee
Tenth District
Lexington
Elopement and Goshen Pass outing in Aug
Cupid's plan brings Ernest Poindexter and Cassie Overton together despite parental opposition. The couple wed at night near Glasgow with Rev. Lamb officiating after a license issued in Lexington. Witnesses included local residents. the bride’s parents forgave. Also notes on a Goshen Pass excursion and daily life in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Ernest Poindexter
Cassie Overton
J. H. Overton
Gheenlee
Lexington
Hotel
Lynchburg
W. B. McNair
James River
Lexington Gazette Revival Noted Amid Local Happenings
Aug 25 item notes revival of the Lexington Gazette with a refreshed look. It lists Mr John Thompson as a new merchant expanding stock and lacking a wife. Local building activity includes a new house for David Zimmerman and plans by OC Ray for a new building. Farmers report variable wheat yields, good corn prospects threatened by dry weather, and ongoing community events such as church meetings and musical conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
David Zimmerman
Howard East Hras
OC Ray
Shemeriah Church
Walker's Creek
Hammon
U.b.church
Lexington Gazette
Social notes from Goochland and surrounding areas
August 25 guest list includes H D Ragland of Sandy Hook Goochland county visiting Dr A Nash Johnston. James Watts Erskine Arnold of Buffalo Forge spend Sunday in the neighborhood. Myrtle Parsons visiting Rocky Point. Richard M Johnson of Newport News spent last Monday here. A party of J Reid Myrtle Parsons Herbert Spiller Gilbert Robert Houser Jennie Childress Willie Gilbert Bettie Early went to Peaks of Otter Friday returning Saturday with Mrs Early chaperone. Rev Edwards conducting revival near Roaring Run assisted by Rev T R Morris of Buchanan. Walter H Miller and wife of Norfolk guests of Isaac A Miller. Master Arnold Leech visiting from Buffalo with his parents Gray R Leech and Mrs. Leech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Ragland
Sandy Hook
Goochland County
A. Nash Johnston
James Watts
Erskine Arnold
Buffalo Forge
Myrtle Parsons
Rocky Point
Richard M. Johnson
Newport News
Otter Priday
J. Reid
Herbert Spiller
Miss Gilbert
Robert Houser
Jennie Childress
Willie Gilbert
Bettie Early
Edwards
Roaring Run
T. R. Morris
Buchanan
Walter H. Miller
Norfolk
Isaac A. Miller
Arnold Leech
Buffalo
Mra
Gray R. Leech
Rain Needed in Frazette Area and Local Visits
Aug. 26 notes report heavy rain needed in the area. Miss Mamie Rucker returns home from visiting her aunt Mrs. Burk. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ogden of Clifton Forge visit local friends and relatives. Speakers in the community include Chas Friend of Buchanan and a sermon by Bishop or preacher. The Rockbridge County Musical Association held a convention at the Presbyterian church with praise for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wade
Lee Boley
Lee Ballard
M. Sehorn Hias
Collierstown
J. C. Forsythe
Staunton
Forsythe
Messrs Brown
Sidney Smith
Jamestown
Ohio
George Smith
Sugar Creek
Lee Foster
W. Foster
Charlestown
W. Va
Eliza
Cornelia Entaminger
Covington
John Entsminger
O. C. Pennock
West Branch
Iowa
Erastus Hoot
Maple Grove Baptist Church
Or. K. E. Lamb
Glasgow
Ralu
Maya
Fannie McNutt
Buffalo Forge
Fairfield
F. T. Snider
Bess Adams
Messrs
H. A. Wilson
J. W. Mohler
J. M. Henry
Lyttleton Perry
E. W. Morrison
Washington
W. Hardin Snider
Missouri
Frances Wayt
Knoxville
Venn
Hutchesons
Daisy Kirkpatrick
Calvin Firebaugh
Fishburn
Beagle Wood— House
J. C. Snider
Palliam
Richmond
B, Morrison
A. X, Griffin
South Norfolk
Mamie Rucker
Burk
H. A. Ogden
Clifton Forge
Thomas Swartz
Eula
Idem
D Hl. Swartz
Key
Chas
Buchanan
Jim Swinakn
Rockbridge
Painkiller touted as instant relief despite counterfeits
An advertisement warns readers that Painkiller offers instant relief but fake imitations are circulating. It cites Percy Davin as the reputable source and warns against purchasing counterfeit versions claiming to be as good as the genuine remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Davin
Oddities and health notes in a 19th century merchant paper
An exhibition at J M Adair’s store features a 15 pound cabbage grown by W M Showalter near East Lexington. J W Breedlove finds a peculiar multi-kerneled corn car. W A Hayslett brings home a watermelon wedged in a tree crook. A cholera infantum warning notes Perry Davis Painkiller as a remedy with small bottle prices 26 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McD. Adair
W. M. Showalter
Near East
Lexington
J. W. Breedlove
Perry Davie
Furniture for Sale in The Gazette Classified
Household and kitchen furniture offered cheap including a parlor suite in plush upholstery a mahogany wardrobe glass bevel bevel edge panel front wardrob es in walnut and rosewood bedsteads bookcases tables chairs piano Marshall Wendell upright rosewood mahogany original cost 400 information and prices at The Gazette Office August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall & Wendall
Gazette Office
Notice to Apply for Central District Normal Scholarships
Notice invites applicants for Free Scholarships of Central District in the Rockbridge Normal at East Lexington due by September 18, 1902. W B Wallace, Clerk Central District School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District
Rork Bridge Normal
East Lexington
W.B. Wallace
Central District School Board
Aig
Everyday Necessities and Seasonal Goods at Local Store
The shop promotes small, essential items for women including pins, with census data on pin production. It advertises Tomer Pow and other soaps, Rimoys fabrics, and a busy grocery department offering ginger ale, fruit, cakes, crackers, and breakfast foods. Aimed at summer needs, it highlights variety and fresh stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mennen’s
Blue Banner
Tomer
Packer
Colgate
Public sale of personal property near Roxieton Fair Ground Road
A sales notice lists horses cattle hogs sheep and farm equipment to be sold on Thursday September 4 1902 at one and a half miles from Roxieton on Fair Ground Road with terms cash for sums under ten dollars and nine months credit for larger amounts. sale by W D Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxieton
Fair Ground Road
Wang BO
W. D. Wallace
Joseph S, Mateer
Richmond Corporation seeks regional representative in Rockbridge area
Richmond Corporation invites a capable representative aged 25 to 45 to cover Rockbridge and nearby counties. The position offers a $50 monthly salary plus growth potential and a path to permanent income, with use of horse and buggy as needed. Apply with age occupation history and references to H Box 507 Richmond Va Aug 20 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Corporation
Rockbridge
Richmond
Rockbridge House Adverts Nearby Depot and Academy
The Rockbridge House at the corner of Nelson Street and Jackson Avenue Lexberon Virginia offers meals for 25 cents. R G Templeton, manager. Located two blocks from the depot opposite Ano Smith Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Street
Jackson
Ayp Lexberon
R. G. Templeton
Ano Smith Academy
Election precinct dates listed for several precincts
The notice lists voting times at various precincts including Natural Bridge Glenwood Glasgow Hartsook's Shop Oak Bank Broad Creek with September dates and mentions two days for each precinct. It appears to be a schedule for polling hours and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Glenwood
Glasgow
Hartsook's Shop
Oak Bank
Broad Creek
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Che Gazette
J. Scott Moons
R. KenneDy, Moore & Kennedy, Publishers
Lexineton
William Milton
J.C. Hyde
J. M. Quisenberry
W. F. Pierson
Sherwood
Chazette
Raphine
Goshen Pass
Cedar Grove
Timber Ridge
Rockbridge Baths
Pass
Sallie Miller
Grace Parker
Shepherdstown
McCormick
Hamilton
Paulus N. Watts
Collinsville
Texas
Charles Bryant
Midway
Mt. Carmel Church
J. E. Booker
Ile
Collier’s Creek
Gazette
Boliver Leech
Jno
Hegoon
Misa Despert
Fluvanna
Bessie Watson
Goshen Bridge
A. Beckno
James Eahy
Roanoke
Wm. McCusdy
D. H. Bhoulder
Julia Purgley
Jno. F. Deacon
Zack
G. J
Gilmore's Mills
Frazette
W. A. Hayslett
Chespeake and Ohio Railroad
Kerr's Creek
M. PL Dunlap
South River
Vitatnia
Board of Stevistrars
Riverside
Timber Ridge Depot
Campbell's Mall
Ostober 7Th
J. Bell
Chatrman
W.T. Moore
G.& D. Clothing Company
the National Bank
Irwin & Company
Tad
Baltimore American
the Daily American
Portage
Assis Scc
Es Eeu
Cesceseeenes
Muanelaland Market
Chas, C
Fulton &C
Felix Agnus
American Offee
Baltimore, Md
Rockbridge House
B. Walker, Jr
Lexington, VA
BE. Hokwn
Rockbridge Batha
Board of Registrars
Rockbridge County
Brone Vth
Longwood
W. Burger Board of Registrars
Virginia Military Institute
Exiyaros, Va
Sajentitic and Technical School
Scott Shipp
Mateer
Hufalo Creek
Zollman’s Mill
Commissioner's Notics
Moonk
Plaingitt
Moore
Circuit Court
Paul M, Penick, Conmm’r
Chancery
John T. McKee
Buena Vista
Gale
Rockbridge Farma
Virginia College
Valley of Virginia
Mattie P, Harris
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