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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
4
Land tax sale of real estate listed will be sold at public auction Wednesday January 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM in front of the Court House. Delinquent amounts plus interest costs and charges must be paid to avoid sale. sale to continue day to day until completed. Samuel R. Moore Treasurer Rockbridge County.
A catalog of property transactions shows numerous buyers and parcels along Brushy Hill, Randolph Street, Washington Street and other local sites. Amounts range from cents to several dollars, with entries including blocks, acres and poles, owners and heirs, and associated landmarks such as N River, Buena Vista, Balcony Falls and Sal Mt.
A dense ledger of land parcels and possession notes across South River to Irish Creek, detailing names such as Campbell Ambros J W, Hulbert W H, Rankin J W, Jordan C F, Cummings G C, Carter Nicholas, and others. Entries specify acres from 0.72 to 287, prices from 0.61 to 9.40, and locations including Irish Creek, Raphius, Decatur, and Colliers Creek.
A 1907 Sunday School lesson on Ruth 1 14 22 16 17 emphasizes faithfulness amid hardship. It notes Naomi's loss in Moab and Ruth's devotion to Naomi and the God of Israel, drawing lessons about divine purpose and steadfast trust.
Mrs Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska reports severe scaly sores on head and neck following measles. After six months of ineffective doctor’s remedies she used Cuticura Resolvent Ointment and Soap and saw full recovery in about a month.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a universal cure for facial humors and skin disorders in infants to adults. It highlights purity, rapid effectiveness, and use from birth, claiming benefits for cleansing, toilet, and nursery care with worldwide availability.
A swordfish duel unfolds in blue ocean waters as two 200 to 500 pound fish clash with swift strikes and explosive bursts. One fish is badly damaged, its sword broken against its rival, while the victor survives with deep wounds noted along the body. The confrontation ends with the wounded fish washed ashore, marked by multiple hits and a shattered blade.
A teacher in a crowded tenement district rushes to locate the mother of a pupil. A cherub leads her to an Italian dome doorway where a small finger points to Angela Scandale’s residence. The scene ends with Scandale found downstairs on the step.
Advertised remedy Swamp Root by Kilmer promises relief for kidney and bladder disorders in both women and men. The ad claims the product acts quickly, offers a free sample by mail, and cites testimonials, urging readers to mention the Binghamton address on every bottle.
A column describes elephant training methods praising kindness over force. It notes elephants’ intelligence and docility, and recounts a trainer’s use of ropes, block and tackle, and restraints to teach sit and lie down, highlighting the risks and staged scenes of harnessed performances.
A historical note on England's baby post a service delivering infants to London hospitals with high mortality and eventual abolition. Also explores euphemisms for mad and a tale of a mole that digs wells during droughts.
Special commissioners announce a sale of the Hileman estate on Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County Including 219 acres with 60 acres cleared and a brick mansion 8 rooms plus ells and two barns Also 12 acre tract by Kerrs Creek Meadow Ground tract of land near White Oak Mountain and two small parcels Terms: fourth cash and balance in three annual installments with interest Purchasers may pay one third cash and balance in three equal installments Bonds with or without personal security retained title as security Insurance on buildings with policy paid to bonded commissioners W D Letcher one commissioner executed bond. sale announced in Nov 6 1907 sitting of court
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County on November 12 1007 the Administrator and others sue W Grant heirs to settle the estates of S W Grant and Elizabeth Grant and sell the real estate. An affidavit shows W A Grant and Delila H Grant are nonresidents and they are ordered to appear within 15 days to protect their interests in this suit.
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