Dr Ruffner’s Work as an Educator
In Rockbridge Virginia Dr William Henry Buffner is noted for shaping Virginia public education. He drafted a state school bill in 17 days and led reforms establishing graded schools teachers institutes and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute later forming the State Female Normal School Farmville. He earned praise from Henry Watterson while public schooling advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Henry Buffner
Rockbridge County
Virginia
Washington College
Washington and Lee University
Union Theological Seminary
Hamden-Sidney
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Ruffner
Department of Education
Washington
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blackeburg
State Female Normal School
Farmville
Ite
Rockbridge Power Co forms, local events, and notable moves
The Rockbridge Power Co completes organization with officers W G Mathews Paul M Penick and W T Paxton. Capital stock set at 25000. They bought Goore Neck Dam and expect a plant in spring. Various local notes cover a Southern Seminary recital a dance in Marl Brook a Buena Vista printing lease real estate sales and notable residents.
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Rockbridge Power. Co
W. G. Mathews
Clifton Forge
Paul M. Penick
Lexington
W.T. Paxton
Buena Vista
Capitol Stock
Goore ‘Neck
Southern Seminary
Avena
Jadica
Buena Vista Printing Co
Buena Vista Times
H. R. Mille
W. H. D. Harper
Jr 0
Harper
James Battle Averitt
Cumberland
Col
John W. Averitt
Averitt
Mre. Everitt
Virginia Real Estate and Investment Co
Southwest Virginia Reallatate and Investment Co
C. M. Clarke
Jospeh
Mies Loie Embree
Mise Margie Metcalf
South Otage
N.J
Holling Institute
E. L. Embree
Commonwealth
H. 5. Rucker
Staunton
A. C. Hopkine, Jr
Hampton
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Rockbridge County
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge county for the week ending Nov 3 1008 list numerous parcel transfers. Included are Knick to Hugh Kaick Elk Creek land 112 acres, Brown to Thompson 47 West Enderly lots, Thompson to Frank Reed West Enderly plots, Wess to Overton Virginia property 52 acres, Hart to Hart 1 acre near Mrs. Dixon, and Davidson to McElroy 151 acres on Lexington road. Additional transfers cover 5 acres near Fancy Hill and 20 acres Walker's Creek district with various adjacencies and prices.
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Rockbridge County
James T. Knick
Hugh T. Kaick
Elk Creek
Arnold's Valley
Adj
F. T. Anderson
A. M. Brown
Harry M. Thompson
West Enderly
Lew J. Wess
Virginia
Overton and Keira
Ker 'S Creek
Thos. Alpbin
John Hart
R. W. Hart
Sallie Dixon
Walker's Creek
Mary Davidson
L. McElroy
Buenas Vista
Lexington Road
Frank T. Glasgow
Mildred Ogden Burks
Fancy Hill
Wilson P. Coe
Paul M. Penick
O. M. Tolley
T. Snyder
Randolph Bolling
BE. B. Bell
Panther Gap
Phillip Ebbard
Bessie Nicely
Inez V. West
Martha Vesa
Collier's Creek
M. Withrow
Bruce
E. L. Conner
Randolph Street
Lexington
Sallie A. Spillau
A. W. Williams
Bryan Life Work Letter Highlights Evangelist and Reform Efforts
Open letter from Rev. French B. Oliver to Mr. Bryan praises evangelism and argues a devoted life to God can outweigh political victories. The piece notes Bryan’s long reform work, presidential bids, and belief in applying Christian principles to public life. it contrasts religious mission with political endeavors.
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French B. Oliver
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Paul
Christ
Pamed
Brian
Arnica Salve Praised By Georgia Farmer
A farmer from Rural Route 2 Empire Georgia named W A Floya says Buckley’s Arnica Salve cured his two worst sores on hand and leg. He declares it worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to buy it. Price 25 cents at B H Gorral’s drug store.
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Empire
W. A.floya
Buckley
B. H. Gorral
Patent medicine claims and a legal ruling mingle in notices
A garbled clipping blends references to Foley's Honey and Tar and other remedies with a legal note that W B Stanley lacks right to copy poll books, plus drug claims and product pitches. The fragment mentions Dr Fahrney and Thomas oil, teething syrup, and a Pure Food and Drug Law sample offer, lacking cohesive context.
Sale of Rockbridge Alum Springs and Jordan Alum Springs
By decree of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County on the 40th day of November 1908 the Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction before the Court House in Lexington Virginia two properties: Rockbridge Alum Springs and Jordan Alum Springs. The sale is part of chancery matters including Rockbridge Savings Bank v Peyton Campbell Company and others and Frazier cases.
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Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Virginia
Wm. Holmes
G. D. Letcher
Q. D. Letcher
Huey
Ww. Holmes
Chancery
Lexington
Shields
Eas
D. Letehber
Rockbridge Savings
Hank
Peyton Campbell Company
Frazier, Frazier, Porter and Wife
Frazier
Fandelph
Beard
Court House
Said County
Sale of Rove Bridge Alum and Jordan Springs Property
Notice of public sale scheduled for Saturday January 2, 1909 at 11 o clock A M. The combined properties include 1500 acres in Rockbridge County with hotels cottages and improvements plus all personal property of the Campbell Company. Terms require deferred payments with deed of trust and conveyance to be secured by Wm A Anderson special commissioner.
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Rove Bridge Alum One
Jordan Alum Springs
Paytop Campbell Company
Wm. A. Anderson
Deterrent raid plan revealed in city council briefing
A city briefing outlines a planned deterrent raid against vandalism, detailing aims, agencies involved, and expected timeline. Local officials promise transparency and community safety measures while stressing coordination with police and emergency services.
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Che Gazette
William BR. Kennedy
Larmerton, Va
Bingle
Mr. Watterson
Henry Watterson
The
Courier-Journal
Ignatius of Loyola
Jeane
Son
Nebraska
United States
Tilden
Hayes
Gazelle
James River
William Hamilton
James Hamilton
Augusta County
Mabel Hatcher
Brocius Waskey
Dave Stoner
Daiteville School
Hope Chiles
Rocky Point
Webster
Bessie Barger
Hubert K. Watts
High Bridge
M. W. Barger
Joseph Kennedy
Sherwood
Braford
McCrum Drug Co
H. J. Gilkernon
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Orina
HB. H. Gorell
Thomas
Quy Undertaking Department
Warner, Pole & Co
Davis
Laa
Venable
W. D
Erst Letington
J. & Botwes and Ornans
Piatt
Maggie Strele
Graham
HEBEL
Heba
Pat Colt
Tan
Russia
Graham and Company
Rockbridge Alum Springs
Jordan Alum Springs Properties
Milboro
Goshen
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
William A
Ve. AL
N. Main
Beulah
Hutton
Hutter
Lynchburg
C. H. Chittum
W. Main Lexington
Randolph
AdAweee
W. V. V. Wilkerson
Leaton, W. Va
Weinbergs
Santa Claus Headquarters
Toyland
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
China
R. S. Anderson
Leceeten
Trof. Treing Fisher
Yale
Little Platt
Platt
Platt’s
Heary B. Platt
Cliff St
New York
Sweatheart
Marl
Mr. Hutcheson
J. ED
Deaver
Main Street
Lexington, Va
Hatin
Deter Raee
Canton
Wribrollua
Red Cross
ELA
de Am Oean Uady
Warner
Ofton
Bbc
Wicd
Adair
Lexington Gazette
the Gazette Job Office
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