Advertisements Mention Local Trades and Goods
Che Gazette lists Chas M Stief piano dealer W W Davis seeking a horse Irwin Co holiday goods W P Shields commissioner notice Warner Pole Co wide stock of furniture William A Anderson sale Rock Bridge Alum Jordan Alum Springs Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co Christmas dry goods useful presents firms and items noted in brief classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, M. Stief
W. W. Davis
Irwin & Co
W.p.shields
Warner, Pole & Co
William A. Anderson
Esale
Rockbridge Alum
Jordan
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
Relief for Women and Foot Comfort Remedies
Advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for women's illnesses and urges purchases from LeRoy New York with a free sample offer. A separate note touts Allen's Foot Base to even shoe fit, claiming pain relief and comfort, priced at 25 cents and sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Allen
Lexington Post Mee List For Week Ending November
A fragmented list shows names including Davin E P Floureur T D Hadley and others, with initials and vague notes. The readable items indicate a community post update or contributors section from the Lexington area and reference to correspondence school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onel
Jeffers
Lexington Post
Davin
E. P. Floureur
T. Dhadley
Badley Jabvson
Mies
Atte Hill
Frank M. Lucas
A. H Robinson
Horace Lb. Stuckey
Luoherman
H. G. Wohitman
Vrs
E. W. Va
Coresponience School
Mrs McRaney Sees Kidney Remedy Restore Health
Mrs McRaney tells of a three month battle with kidney and bladder trouble that two doctors failed to ease. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy she recovered, says she feels like a new person and urges other women to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Elliott's Hill Methodist Bazaar At Buffalo Mills Schoolhouse
The Ladies of Elliott's Hill Methodist church plan a bazaar on Saturday December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buffalo Mills schoolhouse. Christmas articles will be sold and oysters ice cream cake and other refreshments served. Public patronage is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Elliott’s Hil Methodist Church
Buffalo Mills
P. m
Trinity Methodist Church
Jackson & Rowland
Nelson Street
Koones & Harrison
Dessert recipe for JELL O creamy mold
Dissolve one package of flavored JELL O in one pint boiling water. When congealed, beat with one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroons until smooth. Pour into a mold and chill. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O costs 10 cents per package at any grocer.
Mrs Iva Neel Dies at Lewisburg Home Last Week
Mrs Iva Neel wife of Rev A A P Neel and mother of Revs Register and Frank Neel of the Baltimore Conference M E Church South died at her Lewisburg West Virginia home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Neel
A. A. P. Neel
Register
Frank Neel
Baltimore
M. E. Church
South
Lewisburg
W. Va
Croom Hotel owner Ada Groom praises King’s New Discovery
Ada L. Groom of Vaughn Mississippi hails Dr King’s New Discovery after a severe cough and suspected consumption disappeared with three bottles. The ad notes trial bottle free at B H Gorrell’s drug store and cites broad acclaim for the remedy.
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Ada L. Groom
Croom
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Postmaster General Nomination Accepted by Hitchcock
Veteran Civil War soldier David Parker of Fayetteville, New York praises Electric Bitters for curing his stomach troubles and restoring health. The public notice confirms Frank H. Hitchcock has accepted the post in President Taft's cabinet as Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayett, N. Y
Gettysburg
B. H. Gorrell
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Paint defects and binders prompt coating concerns
The article mentions L and M Paint defects in prior paintings and a binder made from linseed and white lead. It notes mixing three quarts of linseed oil per gallon and quick production, with price about $120 per gallon. It also lists local firms Koly Me rum Drug Co and LG Gilkerson, with Judge William J. Leake, a former Richmond resident, passing away at his Richmond residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koly Me
Rum Drug Co
Lexington
William J. Leake
Richmond
New Life Pills Ad Promotes Gentle System Tone
A Maine man L A Barviet from Rural Routed Guilford says his family has enjoyed good health since using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. An ad notes the pills clean and tone the system gently and mentions availability at B H Gortell's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. A. Barviet
Guilford
Maine
B. H. Gortell
Local Society Notes Round Lexington
State Treasurer A W Harman visits family near town. Miss Emily Robinson hosts Mise Mobler of Staunton. John G Pole of Pocahontas Va visits Lexington. Clerks and locals travel for visits and Thanksgiving events unfold among church and social groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Harman
Mise Mobler
Staunton
Emily Robinson
John G. Pole
Pocahontas
Lexington
Weiss and Bryan Tie The Knot In Fairfield Wedding
Mr J Henry Weiss and Mise Josephine Bryan wed at 10 this morning in Fairfield at the bride’s brother Letcher Bryan’s home. Rev J L Henderson officiated with Mise Anna Krause playing the wedding march and a small party of Lexington guests attending before the couple depart for Baltimore and Washington by the noon Baltimore and Ohio train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Weiss
Mise
Josephine Bryan
Letcher Bryan
Fairfield
J. L. Henderson
Methodist Church
Mise Anna Krause
Lexington
Ethyl Bryan
Beulah Hutton
Charles Bryan
Leteher Bryan
Joan Crist
H. Krause
T. J. Hildebrand
Miese
Nelia
Eden Hildebrand
Bertie Berd
J. W. Miley
Beatrice Miley
Weiss
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Washington
Quiet 1908 marriage at Reid home near Rapp's Mill
Miss Mattie Rebecca Reid wed Henry William Hickman of Loudoun county Va in a November 25 1908 ceremony at John A T Reid's home Rev W J Whitesell officiated The bride wore blue cloth with hat and gloves Flowers were carried by two nieces The couple plans a Loudoun county home and a farming life after a Lexington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. T. Reid
Rapp’s Mill
Mattie Rebecca Reid
Henry William Hickman
Loundoun County
W. J. Whitesell
Methodist Church
Rockbridge
Mre. Hickman
Lexington
Wyehington
Loudon County
Hickmon
Quiet Thanksgiving Day in Lexington Sees Community Homes Closed
Lexington observed Thanksgiving with many businesses closed and residents staying by their firesides. Some students hosted reunions and enjoyed dinners while others attended football viewing with Washington and Georgetown. VMI cadets also had a holiday with hunting outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Benke
Bueness
Washington
Georgetown
Thanksgiving services at Trinity Methodist Church
Thanksgiving services were held at Trinity Methodist Church last Thursday with preaching by Rev. William S Hammond assisted by Dr. Alfred T. Graham Dr. Charlee Manly and Rev. W. Cosby Beil. The Methodist choir faced Presbyterian choir opposition and music was a highlight. The sermon titled Thankgiving encouraged charity with the offering for the poor totaling nearly $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Trinity Methodiist Church
Psetor
William 5. Hammond
Alfred T. Graham
Charlee Manly
W. Cosby
Presbyterian
Sunday School Institute Held at Presbyterian Church
A Sunday School Institute under the Presbyterial Committee of Sabbath Schools met at the Presbyterian church last week. Rev Alfred T. Graham chaired the committee with Rev A. L. Phillips and Rev Jan B. Carpenter as leaders. Phillips preached and spoke on Bible study and teaching methods while Carpenter discussed organization and missions. Phillips urged quarterly temperance lessons citing WCTU influence and voter impact from trained Sunday School pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterial Committee of
Alfred T. Graham
D. D
A. L. Phillips
Jan. B. Carpenter
Phillips
Annual Society Celebration at the W L A Chapel
The Graham Lee and Washing ton Literary Societies held their joint annual celebration in Lee Memorial Chapel. A Virginia Military Institute orchestra entertained a large audience. Debates featured three Grove debaters for the Graham Lee side and three for the Washington Society on the resolution to cover our connection with the Philippine Islands. The negative won the judging panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Lee
Washington Literary Societies of
Washington and Lee
Lee Memorial Chapel
Virginia Military Institute Orchestra
Kuch Society
Philippine Islands
Messrs
R. S. Keebler
Tennessee
Merchants Ready for Christmas Trade in Lexington
An inspection shows Lexington store windows stocked for the season. Merchants urge home enterprise and early shopping to secure choices and avoid crowds at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Christies
Remains of Dr William Henry Reffner Brought to Lexington
Dr William Henry Reffner died Tuesday evening November 25 at his son in law Dr Robert F Campbell's home in Asheville North Carolina. His remains were brought to Lexington Friday morning for burial. The service at Lexington Presbyterian Church was conducted by Pastor Alfred T Graham. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery with Dr Campbell and Mrs Campbell accompanying the remains and Mr and Mrs Howard W Barclay of Union West Virginia attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Shielde
Lynchburg
Samuel G. Anspach
Bristol
Tenn
William H. Weddell
Jordan Street
Miesee Olive Parker
Minnie Bickle
Staunton
Robert G. Templeton
North Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Alfred T. Graham
Presbyterian Chuch
White Street
Trinity Methodist Church
Order of
United American Vechanics
Cad Fellows
Lawrence Embree
Jackson Avenue
Westfield
N. J
Washington
Embree
William Henry Reffner
Robert F. Campbell
Asheville
N. C
Lexington
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Union
W. Va
Death of Professor Charlee Dod in Lexington
Professor Charlee Dod died at his home near Yermaton yesterday. The remains were buried in Lexington today. He was a distinguished educator and former principal of Lexington public schools. He contributed to current literature and had been an invalid for years. He is survived by his wife and one son, William Dod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Sr. Dod
Yermaton
Lexington
Dod
William Dod
Washington and Lee Triumph in Thanksgiving Gridiron Thriller
Washington and Lee edged Georgetown 12 to 11 in a tightly contested Thanksgiving game in Washington D C. The victory hinged on a 40 yard pass from Feuerstein to Barker and Alderson’s ensuing score, with strong cheering from 2 500 spectators and sizable student support for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weskington and Lee University
Georgetown University
Washington
D. C
Washington Herald
Georgetown
Washington and Lee
Bove
Lexington
Virginia Equead
Aluoni
Lexington Boys
Georgetown Rooters
Feuerstein
Barker
Fitzgerald
Capt. Alderson
L. Lowney
Thixton
Wymand Blake O' Rourke
Blackburg
Carter
Virginia Military Institute Alumni Rally Led by Nichola Visit
General Edward W. Nichola superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute traveled to several cities including Baltimore to strengthen alumni ties. In Baltimore the chapter formed at Phi Sigma Kappa house with Brig Gen Nichola and 150 alumni present as Dr William D. Scott presided. Nichola spoke of VMI motto In peace a nation in war defence and praised VMI graduates for leadership in Confederacy and later wars noting the contrast with West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Nichola
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Balligarburg
Newimore
New York
Baltimore
Phi Sigma Kappa
McCullohh Street
Southland
William D. Scott
Nichole
Sons of the
Ware
Mexico
Guo
Chancellorsville
Stonewall
Jockson
Virginia Institute
West Point
Roanoke College Honors and Football Reminiscence
Roanoke College President J A Morehead received a grateful letter from Mr and Mrs G B Ferebee of Norfolk after their son, a V M I student, died in a football game with Roanoke. They praised floral tributes on the casket and expressed sympathy for the teams. Washington and Lee celebrated a football win over Georgetown on return. Ladies of Ki in Lee Memorial plan a Christmas sale and luncheon December 8 at 40 W Washington Street. The will of Dr William Henry Ruffner has been admitted to record. daughter Serat M Campbell named executrix, estate valued at 18000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Times-Register and Sentinel
J. A. Morehend
Roanoke College
G. B. Ferebee
Norfolk
Ead
Dr. Morehead
Mra. Ferebes
Feem
Pleace
Ki. Lee Memorial Church
Washington Etreet
W. W. Dunlap
William Henry Ruffner
Serat M. Campbell
Flood Wins Big in Virginia District Victory
Congressman H D Flood carried Virginia's Tenth District by a 4 850 majority, about 2000 more than the national ticket. Praise for Flood notes his public service, influence, and status as a leading Democratic figure in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
H. D. Flood
Flood
Yost
Burthier
Virginia
Enteresting Teachers Meeting at Collierstown
A Buffalo district teachers meeting at Colliers town Assembly Hall reorganized the association. Prof Scott was elected president and Prof Montgomery permanent secretary. Rev G W Hanrahan delivered an hour long address and installation plans for clergy and congregation were outlined for Colliers town Presbyterian church Sunday. A fire incident burned a feed barn at Thomas Alphin’s. horses escaped but no injuries reported. Temperature dropped, with a colder, blustery day following milder weather yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Boulware
Virginia Diolingon
A. D. Nicholas
Hellen Jordan
Emma Sherman
L. G. Hudson
Bessie Lam
Mies V Dickinson
Scott
Montgomry
G. Hanrahan
Palmer Academy
G. W. Hanrahan
Collierstows Presbyterian Church
C. L Altfather
Bethel Church
Augusta County
A. W. Wood
Oxford Church
W. 8. Currell
Washington and Lee
Thomas Alphin
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Che Gazette
Lexweron, Va
Neel
Albert Shaw
New York City
Review of Reviews
John Nutt
Sterling
Loudoun County
Ibis & Winter
Ely
Ely Bros
Arree Street
Richmond College
John D. Rockefeller
Friends of the College
Hickman Reid
Phillipe
Jesus
Carpenter
W. L. A. Chapel
Dr. Ruffner
Prof
Charles
Washington and Lee Victor
Weicat Nichole
Stton
Tully-Ho
Lexington Hotel
Mr. Flood
R. Moore
Dixie Girl
University of Pennsylonia
The
Virginia Military. Institute
New Orleans
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Collierstown
Ieee
Stieff Shaw
Stieff
Piano
Old Instruments Exchange
Chas. M. Stieff
Main St
C. W
Lexington Produce Market
Hamas
Elor
Strain & Patton
Strauss & Bros
Hart Schaffner & Mars Clothes
Opp
Lexington Notes
Bank of Rockbridge
Hopkins
W. C. Stuart
J.T. Mecrum
Eth
Panama
First National Bank
Hankin House
Preas
U.S
R. Pani
Ayer
JC Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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