Local residents listed among Lexington visitors and announcements
Visiting and residence notes show Rev. O. R. Womeldorf in Richmond and Samuel W. Sterrett in Lexington. Other entries name James Hamilton from Hot Springs Bath county and Vernon Northern of Holppings, plus Abbie Berry Avnis Marion Claytor of Bedford City visiting Mrs. Burks. Marriage notices involve Mamie Harris and William Hunter at Mt. Carmel church and Mollie A. Miller to Harry M. Quisenberry in Cuba. Gordon Smith and family plan to move to Winchester Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Sterrett
Highland County
Lexington
James Hamilton
Hot Springs
Bath County
Avnis
Abbie Berry
Marion Claytor
Bedford City
Martin P. Burks
Mamie Harris
Near Raphine
William Hunter
Mt. Carmel Church
Harry M. Quisenberry
United States Signal Corps
Guatsnamo
Cuba
Bea Quisenberry
Weatherford
Texas
Mollie A. Miller
J. A. A. Miller
Timber Ridge Resident Sent to State Hospital
Rachel Thompson of Timber Ridge was sent to Western State Hospital at Staunton for treatment. Horse buyers in town Monday purchased twenty head of horses at 100 to 150 dollars each, leaving between 2000 and 3000 dollars in cash in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Are
Rachel Thompson
Timber Ridge
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Terrini Kinnear nuptials set in Staunton by Rev Walls
The wedding of E H Terrini of Rio Janeiro and New York City to Mrs Mattie Kinnear of Augusta County and Lexington area took place November 2, 1900 at the Second Church manse in Staunton Virginia officiated by Rev J M Walls. Also notices include catarrh cure claims and dental office openings with local adverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrini-Kinnear
Staunton
J. M. Walls
E. H. Terrini
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
New York City
Mattie Kinnear
Augusta County
Lexington
Old Stone Church Timber Ridge Rededication Noted
The historic Old Stone Church of Timber Ridge in Rockbridge County Virginia was rededicated on Sunday with a daylong program. Improvements costing 5130 were completed including two rear wings and interior refitting. Reverend J Layton Maize leads the church with past ministers listed on a tablet recalling the 1746 organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Ridge
Rockbridge
Virginia
Sterling Worth
J. Layton Maize
Lexington
D. P. Neel
Associated Reform Church of Ebenezer
Givens Brown Strickler
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Strickler
Rockbridge County
Daniel J. Hileman
Ty I
Frank Sterrett
Bar of Church Trustees
Henry Alexander White
Washington and Lee University
Old Store
Liberty Hall Academy
Archae
John Bair
William Dean
Death of D R Revely of Timber Ridge
David R Revely aged about sixty three died at his home on Timber Ridge Friday after a lingering illness. He active in politics all his life and held State Treasurer during Readjuster regime. Civil War Confederate veteran with Co G 56th War Infantry. Survived by wife Miss Gibson and grown children D R Revely Jr and others. Funeral Saturday at Old Stone Church Timber Ridge with Rev J Laytin Munze officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Revely
Timber Ridge
House of Delegates
Republican Party
Co. G
56Th War Infantry
Revely
Gibson
John Gibson
Maggie Revely
D. R. Revely, Jr
Gitson Revely
George Revely
Sidney Revely
Samuel Revely
William Revely
Edward Leyburn Dies in Maryland. Funeral in Lexington
The remains of Edward Leyburn arrive in Lexington for burial in Lexington Cemetery. Funeral Thursday at the Presbyterian Church with Pastor Trey and Dr Thornton Whaling assisting. Leyburn, about seventy, built landmarks at Washington and Lee University and Roanoke, and contributed several inventions. He is survived by his wife Miss Kerr, four daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leyburn
Lexington
Presbyterian Church
Trey
Thornton Whaling
Hey
J. A. Quarles
Washington and Lee University
Leyburn
Sidney T. Moreland
McDonnagh
Alfred Leyburo
Lee Memorial Episcopal Church
Newcomb
Roanoke
Fredericksburg
Miss Kerr
James Kerr
Hedgesville
W. Va
T. Moreland
MacDonagh
O. D. Gilkeson
Norfolk
William Junkin
Korea
H. £. Hyatt
W W H Harris Dead Former Lexington Lawyer Dies in Chicago
William Wirt Henry Harris a former Lexington resident and Washington and Lee graduate died in Chicago on November 26 1900 from pneumonia. Born in New London Bedford County Virginia aged forty six he practiced law in Lynchburg before moving to Chicago in 1899. He is survived by his wife Alice McD Rucker and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Wirt Henry Harris
Lexington
Chicago
Ill
Harris
New London
Bedford County
Virginia
Cater J. Hare
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee
Lynchburg
Alice McD. Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Citizns
Funeral Of Mr Crawford At Presbyterian Church
The funeral of John I Crawford was held Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr Thornton Whaling officiating. Burial was by Keckbridge Lodge No 58 I C C F, of which he was a long time member. His six sons served as pallbearers. He was born near the mouth of North River and worked as a carpenter and contractor. His wife Miss Marquisenberry of Augusta County died ten years ago. He is survived by eight grown children all present at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I’. Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Thornton Whaling
Keckbridge Lodge
Crawford
North River
Miss Marquisenberry
Augusta County
Miss Mattie Lafferty Dies at Cozet Home
Miss Mattie Lafferty youngest daughter of the Rev J J Lafferty died Sunday night at her father's home in Cozet after a long illness. She was the youngest of seven children and much beloved by her family. Her death, while not unexpected, surprised many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lafferty
J.J. Lafferty
Cozet
Miss Lafferty
Marriage at Natural Bridge Unites Miss Maude Parsons and William McCluer
Miss Maude Parsons of Natural Bridge wed William H. McCluer of Fancy Hill in a Thursday ceremony at the bride’s mother's home officiated by Rev. G A Long. The bridal party included Mrs Helen Morrison as maid of honor and D Edward Witt as best man, with attendees from Lexington and Williamsburg. The couple plan a West and South tour before settling at Natural Bridge, where the groom manages the Natural Bridge Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Maude Thom‘s
Parsone
H. C. Parsone
William H. McCluer
R. 8. McCluer
Fancy Hill
G. A. Long
High Bridge Church
Lilli
Helen Morrison
Washington City
D. Edward Witt
Lexington
Gretchen Parsons
George Witt
Managger
8. W. McCall
Massachussetts
Loomis
West Virginia
Engineer Galt
U. S. Navy
Annie Galt
Williamsburg
Robert R. Witt
Robert Glasgow
Greenlee D. Letcher
Cadets Triumph In Clean Thanksgiving Victory Over Tech
Virginia Military Institute defeats Virginia Polytechnic Institute 5 points in final two minutes to win on Thanksgiving in Roanoke. Four thousand spectators witness a disciplined game with no fouls and notable plays from Perry Kirk Steele and Carpenter. Celebrations include a depot welcome, band, and barracks supper. Also, Washington and Lee loses 28–0 to Central University of Kentucky in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia
Lexngton
V. M.I
Corps
V. M. L. Forever
Dixie
Champions of
Roanke
Blacksburg
Uip and
Tuck
Ore
Kirk
Virginia Military Initiate
Marshall
Perry
Steele
Carpenter
Jewell
Cox
Charleston
W. Va
Washington and Lee University
Central University, of
Kentucky
Laratise Bromo Quinine Claim Adverts Cure in One Day
An old advertisement promises to stop the cough and cure the cold in one day with no ore and no pay. The product named Laratise Bromo Quinine Table is offered for 25 cents.
Rev A H Hamilton marks twenty fifth year at Mt Carmel
Staunton Spectator notes Rev A H Hamilton preached a twenty fifth anniversary sermon at Mt Carmel. When he began 25 years ago the church had 194 members, now 987. Sunday school rose from 47 to 60 pupils. He has married 182 couples and baptized 171 adults and 201 infants. Cures dizzy spells and various ailments with Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton Spectator
A. H. Hamilton
Mt. Carmel
Young Man Shot in Buena Vista
Thursday night Warren Childress shot Lena Pooly at Willie Vanover’s Buena Vista home. After disarming a 38 calibre pistol, Childress fired, striking Pooly in the left breast as onlookers, including Willie Vanover and Herman Rhey, watched. Pooly’s status described as presumably fatally wounded but stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Childress
Lena Pooly
Willie Vanover
Buena Vista
Herman Rhey
Rhey
Childregs
Pooly
Oldriss
Poly
Childress
God
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Claim
Philadelphia man John Oliver details a near fatal illness cured by Electric Bitters after doctors had given up. He reports color returning, pain easing and renewed appetite after three weeks, claiming the medicine saved his life. Sold at drag stores for 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Winter Stock and Holiday Goods Highlight Local Store
The advertisement touts cold weather goods including men and boys undershirts 25 50 and 1 dollar ladies trousers 25 60 and 1 dollar union suits 50 and children s vests 25 to 50. It promotes knit skirts 1.00 and 0.50, toques 25 and 50, Way s mufflers 25 60 and 75 cents, furs boas collar ettes jackets capes and a $5 navy blue jacket. Christmas items handkerchiefs candy carpets and general holiday stock.
Jahnke's Holiday Silverware and Jewelry Sale
Our stock offers new designs and improved quality for holiday gifts. A rich assortment of silverware, clocks, watches, jewelry, and novelties ranges from one to fifty dollars. The Lexington store proclaims its largest-ever selection and invites customers to shop with the slogan If it's from Jahnke's, it's good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
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Dr. Bull
O. R. Womeldorf
Vernon Northern
Hol Pings
Edward Northro
James A. Templeton
J. McD. Adair
George. W. Boogher
E. N. Boogher
The
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
St. Louis
Tate Stennett
Tate
Gordon Smith
Winchester
Ind
Smith
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Halk
Miley & Son
Ch and Sion
D. R&r. Revely
Tutt
Edward Leyburn Bind
M'Donogh, MD
W. W. H. Harris
MR. Crawford
McBlurr-Parsons
Rocky Mountain
Graham & Co
W. F. Pierson
Pat Old
Corner Main and
Henry Streets
J. McD
ADAIR
L. G. Jahnke Company
Jahnke
Globe Brewery
Qsurnsen
Globe Brewery Depot
DOD
Staunton VA
Laura Spencer Porter
Old Dominion
James
Ladies’ Home Journal
Old Virginia
Indiana Fletcher Williams
Amherst
Lucian Fletcher
Fletcher
Lucy Hill
Norfolk and Western Hailway
W. B. Bevill
Gen
Pium Feu Eet
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
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