Christmas ads and remedies fill the Gazette page
The Lexington Gazette lists Christmas advertisements for Hess-Christmas jewelry Bruce groceries and Millinery reductions. It promotes Kotanic Blood Balm cures for blood poison, Mother Gray powders for children, Allen's Foot-Kase aids, and Bucklen's salve. Also notes unclaimed letters, court day dinner, train schedule changes, a state senate election date, and Washington and Lee Engineering Hall progress.
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M. J
Mother Gray
Nure
New York
Allen
Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Local notes from Staunton and Lexington area
Personal notices document court sessions, church pulpit duties, travels by residents of Staunton Lexington and surrounds. Mentions Judge 8. HW Letcher holding Circuit Court Staunton and Rev Dr James E Armstrong preaching at Trinity Methodist. Also social events at Washington and Lee University Cotilson Club Thanksgiving german and a Back Spring closure dispute with Lexington Board of Health.
Hillis Buried in Lexington after Newport News Death
The body of M. F. Hillis who died in Newport News on Tuesday afternoon November 28 was brought to Lexington and laid to rest in the Lexington cemetery. Rev. Dr. Charles Manly of the Baptist church officiated. Mr. Hillis, aged about 51 or 52, died of chronic diarrhea. His sons C. E Hillis Warren Hillis and Thomas L Hillis and son in law T E Gaskins accompanied the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis
Lexington
M. F. Hillis
Newport News
Charles Manly
The
Baptist Church
Messrs
C. E, Hillis
Warren Hillis
Thomas L. Hillis
Son-Inlaw
T, E, Gaskins
A.D. Bell
Bell's Valley
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
WH. A. Youn
Bell
Joseph G.W. Bell
Lucy Davidson
Robert Davidson
Kerr's Creek
Joseph X. Bell
Goshen
Clayton
Big River
Washington and Lee elects Abram P. Staples law professor
Washington and Lee University trustees elected Abram P. Staples of Roanoke to the vacant professorship of law. Staples, a Roanoke attorney with Scott & Staples, educated at Richmond College, will begin January 1. The meeting also approved dormitory plans funded by a $30,000 gift from Mrs. Susan P. Lees, and honored long-serving faculty. The report notes fundraising and local school work, plus election expense disclosures and cold November weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Washington and Lee University
Abram P. Staples
Roanoke
W. R. Vance
Staples
Scott & Staples
Waller R.staples
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond College
Virginia Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Richmond
Lynchburg
Southwest
University
Ian
Vac Iy
Denny
Burks
Anderson
Givens
Brb. Strickler
William A. Anderson
John S. Munce
R.A. Fleming
A. H. Hamilton
Steele's Tavern
L. H. Cocke
W. P. Houston
W.J. A. Glasgow
A. T. Barclay
Lexington
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Weather Thaws And Events
Thanksgiving in Lexington saw stores closed and schools suspended while Union services at the Baptist church drew a large crowd led by Rev Dr Charles Manly. A $52.52 offering benefited four churches. Early snow, cold, and icy rivers followed, with skating on ponds and a coming comedy farce “Box of Monkeys” at Newcomb Hall to fund the Annie Joe II boat debt. Proceeds from tickets will aid the project as the university program includes the Glee Club. Also advertised Victor Infant relief products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Mountain
Lexington
Baptist Church
United States
Wyoming
Roebridge
ISO
Manny
Charles Manly
Rh. J. McBryde
Episcopal Church
J. HW. Light
Methodist Church
de. Thornton Whaling
Presbyterian Church
Dog
H. D. Campbell
North River
Newcomb Hall
Annie Joe II
University Glee Club
Annie White
Miss White
Louise Haskins
Josepha Allan
Students Hall
Stokes
J Scott Moore Leaves Newspaper Field After Health Decline
A December notice in Tuk Gazetter laments J Scott Moore’s retirement from the newspaper business due to failing health. It praises his kindness, notes Wm R Kennedy remains at the wheel, and wishes health, success, and lasting achievements for the new firm amid local Thanksgiving travel, visits, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott Moore
Businss
Scott Moore
Tuk Gazerrr
Moore
Wm. R. Kennedy
Gazer TK
SM Sehorn
Kevin
Ventura
Californier
San Ardacises
Pacific
Marion Goodlar
St. Joseph
J. D. Goodbar
Alphin
Cedar Hill school house nearly finished in 1908
The Cedar Hill school house is completed except for plastering due to busy plasterers. Miss Eva Lindsay, a Southern Seminary student at Buena Vista, visited family at Alone last week with Miss Stella Kerns of Danville. Mr. Sandy Paxton returned home from Bedford City. Mr. James Reynolds of Charlottesville visits relatives. Miss May McCorkle of Charleston visited Miss Irene Morrison then went to Roanoke. Mrs. June near Alphin ton. Anrury notes Ira Ehne Robinson and Ada Myrtle Alphin wed at bride’s parents’ home near Alphin with Rev. P. H. Cowherd officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrodad and Mrs. Alphin, praised as lovely. groom a prosperous farmer. Best wishes from friends. Nov. 30, Miss Mattie Armistead visited relatives in Lynchburg. Miss Nina McClelland staying with cousin Mrs. J. E. Heck. Miss Pearl Wilson with Miss Ethel Starke for Thanksgiving. Mrs. S. W. Arnold, Miss Mary Pinel and Master Arnold Leeel visited Buchanan. Rev. Thomas Mowbray preached at High Judge. Rev. J. M. Wills from Lynchburg visited Dr. A. Nash Johnson. Clover Blossom notes: Col lierstown Presbyterian session mourns death of Mr. James Cambridge at 62 member years, deacon and elder service. resolutions express sympathy and request publication.
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Baptist Church
Charles Manly
Augusta Association
Neriah Baptist Church
Janette Logan
New York
Br. Morgan Pendleton
Logan
Walter Logan
Washington and Lee
Nannie K. Sterrett
John Randolph Tucker
Lexington
Messrs
W. A. Reed
W. T. Goodman
South River
United States District Court
Harrisonburg
Hoecenbar
M. Shewey
Rockbridge Baths
D. J. Whipple
Brownsburg
Daniel Teaford
Cedar Hill
Eva Lindsay
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista
Stella Kerns
Danville
Sandy Paxton
Bedford City
James Reynolds
Charlottesville
May McCorkle
Charleston
W. Va
Irene Morrison
Roanoke
Anrury
Ira Ehne
Robinson
Ada Myrtle Alphin
Alphin
P. H. Cowherd
Mattie Armistead
Lynchburg
Nina McClelland
J. E. Heek
Pearl Wilson
Ethel Starke
W. Arnold
Mary Pinel
Arnold Leeel
Buchanan
Thomas Mowbray
Oxford Church
High Judge
J. M. Wills
A. Nash Johnson
Clover Blossom
Lexington Produce Market Promises Pure Foods Value
Lexington Produce Market signals strong demand for goods in the upcoming weeks and markets pure, economical groceries. The note lists a wide variety from dried fruits and preserved fruits to nuts, flours, coffee, syrups, and sugars, emphasizing quality and modern prices.
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Che Gazette
Lauerox, Va
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
McCune Parroy, P. M
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Barclay
Court House
New N. & W. Schedue
Norfolk and Western Railroad
B. H. Gorrell
Montague
Tuesfy
State Senate
Bedford
Rockbridge
Bucklen
Young Ladies’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
Nelson St
Dr. King
Kirkpatrick—Nickly
A. Penick
Mills
Givens Granville Kirkpatrick
Mary Elizabeth Nicely
HW. Letcher
Staunton
L. R. Turnbull
Clifton Forge
William W. Wright
Greenville
H. E. Hyatt
A. Nelson Myers
McDonagh
T. Moreland
Rosa Tucker
Washington, D. C
Cotilson Club
University Gymnasium
E, M. Pendleton
G, C. Marshall
J. L. Howe
Lee. Stevens
J. W. Kern
Graham
Miss Tucker
Washington City
Withers
Miss Williams
Hartman
Miss Alexander
Arkansas
Snead
Miss Bell
Texas
Mr. Smiley
Miss Purcell
Mr. Day
Miss Logan
Mr. Haw
Miss Grant
Mr. Ross
Miss. Miller
Dr. Crow
Miss Hage
Miss Howe
Mr. Worthen
Miss Moore
Stevens
John Sheridan
Walker
Lexington Board of Health
Sheridan
Board of Health
KE. M. Pendleton
W. 8. Hopkins
Lew Law
Shields
Barksdale
Roland Greene Mitchell
House of Delegates
J. M. Quisenberry
8. W. Sterrett
House of del
S. R. Moore
Thos. A. Sterrett
W.P. Houston
Commonwealth
D. E E. Moore
Mr. A.D. Hell
Victor
Collierstown
Racelte Correspondence
Ginette
Navy
Miss Rucker
Dean
Gilmore's Mills
Keene Dee
Gi. Cress
J. W. Gilmore
O. R. Painter
Red Mills
W. I. Chiles
Hendrix
Plear
Turner
Paney Hill
Express
Bo Bo Silver Co
Cleveland
Kerr’s Creek
Aceltet
Springfield
Lexington Gazerrte
County News
W. Pol Clerk
Reief
Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville. O
Ned Lake
Lexington Produce Market
Cacia Goods
Maraschine
Inor Revian and
Cerery Saver
Almeria
Vagus xi
Lord Chater Coutey
Lae
New Orleans
Porto Rivo
Irwin
Lyle
England
Bnek
Lyons Clothing Company
Main and
Nelson Streets
Lexinoros
Lexington Hotel
Lexington, Virginia
Weinberg’s
Weinbergs
R. S. Bruce
Corner Main and
Washington Sts
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