Christmas Advertisements Highlight Local Shops and Specials
MEW advertisements list W. H. Agner Christmas specialties United Jewelry Co reduced prices Irwin Co offering Christmas Yen Night in a Bar Room Charles M Stief piano bargains J McD Adair Christmas goods First National Bank Nav eral report Craddock Terry Co 4th page shoes boots condensed for Lynchburg readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Agner
United Jewelry Co
Irwin & Co
Charles M. Stieff
J. McD
Adair
Craddock-Terry Co
Lynchburg
Mother Gray Co. Remedy Ads Promoted in 19th Century Catalog
An advertisement touts Mother Goes Australian Leaf for kidney trouble and general relief, sold by Druggists or mail order for 50 cents. The copy urges trying Allen's Foot-Ease to ease rubbing or inching in one shoe, noting benefits when footwear is tight and promising solid performance at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noman
Itis & Safe
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Unclaimed letters at Lexington post office week ending Dec 6
List shows unclaimed mail for Lent W and Simpson Robert B with two letters for Robert B Simpson. Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised. McClung Patton FP oversees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lent
Simpsocn
Robert B
McClusg Patton
L. & M. Paint Promises Durable Home Finish
The L. and M. Paints claim to decorate more than two million American homes with a lasting finish. A Metal Zivy mix with White Lead is said to provide a unique, quick-drying coat. Four gallons of paint blended with three gallons of Linseed Oil yields seven gallons of ready to use paint. Estimated cost is about $1.20 per gallon. Sold by McGurum Drug Co. Lexington and H. K. Gilkesen Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGurum Rug Co
Lexington
H. K. Gilkesen
Buena Vista
Rain Breaks Dry Spell with Weeklong Storm Expected
The report notes a long dry spell ending Monday night as rain fell nearly all Tuesday. While rainfall failed to noticeably raise stream levels, it refreshed vegetation and left the ground moderately saturated.
Electric Letters Claim Health for Charming Women
Womanly ailments described as caused by weak kidneys and skin flaws are linked to nervous irritability. Electric Letters purport to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify blood, and improve appearance with claims of stronger nerves and clear skin. Sold for 50 cents at B A Gorrell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Gorrell’s
Mrs. Engleman Dead In Kerr's Creek Residence
Mrs. Lillian Engleman wife of O T Engleman Kerrs Creek died at her home after a long illness including typhoid fever last summer. She will be buried in Lexington tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Engleman
O. T. Engleman
Kerr's Creek
Lexington
Thrilling Rescue of Bert R Lean From Desperate Lung Trouble
Bert R Lean of Cheng Wash escaped a near fatal lung episode after costly failed consultations in Spokane and California. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a complete cure now leaving him well. It treats lung trouble bronchitis coughs and colds asthma croup and whooping cough. Trial bottle free guaranteed by B H Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert R. Lean
Cheng
Wash
Spokane
California
Kings
B. H. Gorrell
Voters in Charlottesville back dry ticket by landslide
After over two years of no serious discussion in Charlottesville the election on the liquor question produced an overwhelming dry victory. The margin stood about 180 in favor of the prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Vets
Drys
Ely’s Liquid Cream Halo Precautionary Nasal Spray Safe
A nasal spray called Ely’s Liquid Cream Halo is marketed as a non narcotic soothing spray for relief. The product is claimed to be like the familiar healing Cream Halo and offered through Ely Bros at 56 Waneeul Street, with mail order possible and a price around 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarth
Ely
Tabe
Mailee
Ely Bros
Wanieul Street
New
Brapps Zimbro wedding at Lexington in 1009
Rev. D A Penick presided as Mr Thomas Brades of Alleghany Virginia wed Mrs Caroline Zimbro of Rockbridge. The ceremony took place in Lexington on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brapps-Zimbro
Lexington
D. A. Penick
Thomas Brades
Alleghany County
Caroline 8
Zimbro
Rockbridge
A Policeman’s Testimony Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Narhua officer recounts suffering a bad lung cold and failing medicines until Foley’s Honey and Tar relieved most symptoms. The testimonial hails it as the greatest coughing remedy. A Warrenton fire last Monday damaged an empty reservoir and swept through 25 houses, causing about 400,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Patterson
Night Peneriee
Narhua
Laws
Foley
Gorrell
Warrenton
Bucklen Arnica Salve Named Best Healer for Various Ailments
Ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts, burns, sores, boils, ulcers, and salt rheum. Claims effectiveness for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Promotes availability at B. H. Gorrell's for 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
New Life Pills Improve Stomach Trouble and Nerves
A sufferer with dyspepsia and indigestion is relieved as Dr. King’s New Life Pills improve stomach, liver, and kidney function. The ad promises stronger nerves, vigor, and better health, noting the remedy’s availability at B. H. Gorrell’s and Koras’ Elee etay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Local Personal News From Rockbridge County and Nearby Towns
Short notices list residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events. Mre. T. S. Burwell travels to Mt Solon to visit sister Mrs Buck. Myrtle Foltz visits Miss Quisenberry in Rappahannock. Mrs John W Miley weeks in Pulaski with sister Mrs O C Brewer. Mrs George L Gneenan visits mother Arabella Russell at Okonoke W Va. A F Jahnke Jr of Richmond spends days in Lexington on business. Mrs C C Hite visits Strasburg with in laws. Edward N Bougher leaves for Thompson Ga to spend winter with daughter Mrs T R Young. Mrs Jennie Smith returns from Charlottesville where operated for appendicitis. Emma Staples at Farmville Normal School visits parents on Jackson Ave. Rev William S Hammond to preach at Trinity Methodist church next Sunday 11 am to Odd Fellows Rockbridge Lodge. Rev J R Andrew presiding elder Roanoke district adds quarterly conference at Trinity Friday night and preaches Sunday night. General and Mrs Kaward West Nichols invited to wedding of daughter Lily Laurence Rust to Mr Phones Miller Fendall December 15 1909 at 5 pm Robert E Lee Memorial Church. Fendell a Y M L E graduate and civil engineer in Youngstown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.S. Burwell
Mt. Solon
Buck
Myrtle Foltz
Rappahannock County
Harry M. Quisenberry
John W. Miley
Pulaski
O. C. Brewer
George L. Gneenan
Arabella Russell
Okonoke
W. Va
Charlottesville
Emma Staples
Farmville Normal School
A. P Staplee
Jackson Avenue
William
Hammond
Rockbridge Lodge
Trinity Methodist Church
J. R. Andrew
Roanoke
Kaward Weat Nichols
Lily Laurence Ruat
Phones Miller Fendall
Robert E. Lee
Fendell
Y. M.L
Youngstown
Ohio
TreasurerReports December 1 1909 Quarter
Treasurer J W Moore submits his quarterly report ending December 1 1909 showing receipts of 26217 49 and a treasury balance 4688 08 after expenditures of 21659 32. Bond receipts totaled 11428 97 and 9404 00 was paid on the High School Building. Street Committee rejects University Steam Laundry petition. opening ordered closed. Santa Claus visits Weinberg's Store drawing hundreds of children. crowd about a thousand. next visit planned December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
University Steam Laundry
Jefferson
Washington Street
Finea
Walker
Campbell
Corse
Key
Pole
White
Wise
Santa Chua
Weinberg
Ares
Santa Claus
Santa
J. L. McCown
Theo Santa
Santa Claue
Annual Dinner Planned by Confederate Veterans Camp
The Lee Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans will host its annual dinner to celebrate a birthday on January 19 1910. At a meeting of Camp Frank Paxton of Sons of Confederates held in the Courthouse committees were named for finance invitations and arrangements. Pendleton presided as commandant and a fair attendance was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jackson Camp
Lee
Frank Paxton
Sons of Confederates
Messrs
E. 5. Shielde
W. G. McDowell
A. P. Wade
W. H. Lackey
J. E. Deaver
L. G. Sheridan
J. R. Long
E. L. Graham
McClung Patton
W. 8. Hopkins
Paul M. Penick
D. E. Strain
A. D. Estill
Frank Moore
Meerren
G. Hamilton
E. W. Nichole
A. T. Shields
M. W. Paxton
E. M. Pendleton
Sone
Trinity Methodist Ladies Plan All Day Luncheon Sale
The Trinity Methodist church ladies host an all day luncheon at the Dutch Tea Room on Washington Street on Thursday December 9. Regular dinner, oyster calada cake and cream and other delicacies to follow. Supper and refreshments offered. A fancy table for sale of useful articles to feature. Public patronage requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Trinity Methodist Church
Washington Street
Ten Nights in a Bathroom at Opera House Event
The Opera House engagement features Ted Barton presenting Ten Nights in a Bar Room. The play draws temperance themes with a strong moral message and a historic lineup of well known performers. Tickets go on sale at Quisenberry's with prices 25, 35, and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Ted Barton
Barton
Mr. Barton
Quisenberry’s
Ite
Opera House
Hoke and Tutwiler Wed in Goshen Methodist Ceremony
Mr Howard H. Hoke and Miss Wanda Geneva Tutwiler of Goshen were quietly married yesterday at Trinity Methodist parsonage with Rev William Hammond officiating. The couple drove from Goshen to obtain a license and were joined by the bride’s brother H L Tutwiler. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Tutwiler and wore pea green. The groom is a Goshen Milling Co. proprietor. The bridal party returned to Goshen Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Howard H. Hoke
Wanda Geneva Tutwiler
Goehen
William 5. Hammond
Goshen
H. L. Tutwiler
F. P. Tutwiler
University Steam Laundry Opens In Lexington With Modern Gear
A Lexington joint stock company operates the University Steam Laundry on Jefferson Street near Washington Street with W. B. Prichard as general manager. The plant features automatic machinery, large washers, ironers and pressing machines that reduce manual labor. Starched items are pressed to avoid wear, and steam condensed water softens limestone liquid. The aim is affordable family laundry service and claims South of Philadelphia has only one rival modern facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University Steam Laundry
Lexington
W. B. Prichard
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Lexington Pool Company
Philadelphia
Local Couple Weldon Lyle and Lyle Agnes Wilkereou Marry in Washington
Weldon Lyle and Agnes Wilkereou wed on Thanksgiving Day in Washington City after traveling from Goshen. They plan to reside near Goshen in Little River. The bride, daughter of the late W W Wilkerson and long tied to Bettie Watson, is described as pretty and bright. The groom, son of William Lyle, farms at his father's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Lyle
Miss Lyle Agnes Wilkereou
Washington City
Goshen
Little River
W. W. Wilkerson
Lexington
Bettie Watson
Near Goshen
William Lyle
Macadam Roadway On Lower Main Praised
The macadam roadway on Lower Main Street earns favorable comment. Superintendent Wills, under the Street Committee, shows durable road making. Stones placed over crushed rock from Indian Rock Lime Company create a hard smooth driveway at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Main Street
Wills
Indian Rock Lime Company
General Leonard Wood Accepts Cadet Corps Invitation
General Leonard Wood agrees to oversee the corps of cadets next June and hopes many VML men join the army. A signaling outfit like the U S Army’s has been sent to the Institute at Colonel Gleaves’s request. Football monogram winners for 1909 are announced for Cedet Poague and others. Miss Bertie Beard transfers to Lexington schools to replace ill Miss Nessie Harrie. she begins duties now and is a Lexington High School graduate who studied at Randolph Macon Woman’s College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
United States Army
E. W Nichole
Dreen
Corps of Cadets
Wood
V. M.L
Gleaves
U. . Army
Poague
Duehiell
Pettivan
Taliaferro
Young
Kincaving
English
Dalton, Beker, Webster, Moseley and
Bentley
Mies
Bertie Beard
West Lexington
Lexington
Arcceed
Mise Nessie Harrie
Bedford County
Miss Beard
Lexington High School
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College of
Lynchburg
Postmaster E L Conner Reports Two Large Pigs Weighing 820 and 290
Good porkers are raised by Postmaster E L Conner who entered two pigs aged ten and a half months weighing 820 pounds and 290 pounds respectively. The West Lexington school taught by Miss Bertie Beard is highlighted this week. The Central District School Board meets Friday to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Conner
West Lexington
Mies Bertie Beard
Central District School Board
News Notes From the Vicinity of Republic
Communion services held at Mr Carmel with additions to the church roster. Pastor notes 450 members, up from 172 in 1875. A freight train incident near Spottswood sparks a barn fire at Mr Berry’s, destroying a 44 by 86 foot barn, 35 tons of baled straw, hay, equipment, and 200 barrels of corn. insurance over $2,000. D KE East moves from Raphine to his farm on Hayes Creek. Walter Wade buys the former property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Hamilton
Spottswood
R. RB
Doc) Berry
Berry
Alex Heizer
Auguste Mutual
D. KE. Euat
Raphine
Death of Mr. John A. Veee in Collierstowe
Mr. John A. Veee died November 6 at his home near Collierstowe after months of frail health. He was nearly 75 and heart failure caused his death. Burial followed at Mountain View Church where he was a CONSISTENT member. He is survived by five children: John W. Vess, Mrs. Lewis Epteminger, Mrs. H D Nicely, Mrs. Wm. Knick, and Mrs. Samuel Vees. his wife had died two years earlier. Weather remains dry with water shortages affecting springs and wells. Colliers Creek at Maple Grove has run dry for weeks, forcing some stock to travel farther for water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Veee
Here
Vese
Mountain View Church
John W. Vess
Lewis Epteminger
H.D. Nicely
Grover Hotinger
Ben Huger
Lexigton
Grover Huffmen
Mise Pattie Johnston
Murnt
Niles
Maggie Martin
Palmer High School
Huffman
Hoge
Kerrs Creek Man Hurt by Frightened Horse at Lexington
Mr J P Obenechain of Kerrs Creek was seriously injured last Thursday when his horse bolted after a Baltimore and Ohio train near East Lexington. He suffered three broken ribs and indicated chest injuries. He was taken to Major F W Houston's home and later returned home in improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Obenechain
Kerr's Creek
Eart Lexington
Baltimore and Ohio
F.W. Houston
Laird
Obenechain
Reverend Henry Miller Returns to Be thesda Church
Rev Henry Miller pastor of Bethesda Presbyterian Church Rockbridge Baths arrived in Lexington from Clifton Springs New York after two months of treatment He preached Sunday morning Communion services are planned for next Sunday with preparatory services Saturday at 11 o clock The funeral of Mrs W B Leech died in Florida was held at Oxford Presbyterian Church last Thursday conducted by Rev A W Wood Interment followed at Oxford burial ground Mrs Leech longtime church member attended by many friends and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Rockbridge Baths
Lexington
Clifton Springs
N. Y
W. B. F. Leech
Florida
Oxford Presbyterian Church
A. W. Wood
Oxford Burying Ground
Commissioner Sale of Valuable Lands in Rockbridge County
Commissioner's sale of lands in Rockbridge County Virginia proceeds from a chancery case R Lackey versus Ella Lackey and others. On Thursday December 23 1900 at 10 am in front of the Lexington Courthouse four tracts totaling about 216 acres on Buffalo Creek will be offered first by reef then as a whole. Terms are cash with two year credit bonds secured by vendor's lien and noting taxes paid from purchase money. E M Peadleton and Paul M Penick, commissioners, will conduct the sale with E Dixon at Buffalo Mills offering viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Rockbridge
Virginia
R. Lackey
Ella S Lackey
Irvine
Buffalo
Lexington
J.B. Tardy
Adam Swink
Witoloing
J. M. Anderson
E. M. Peadleton
Paul M. Penick
Couuulseioners
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Sory
Koras’ Eleeetay
J. W. Moore
Board of Supervisors
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Whitmore
McNutt
Ayers
Hotinger
Patterson
P. St. Julien Wilson
State Road Funde
Shields
McNutt, Kinnear
James River
Glenwood
W. T. Goodwan
South River District
Bruehy Hill
Whistle Creek
Mienge
Burna Vista
College Widows of
Southern Seminary
Mies Turner
Gadeden
Mise Webster
Mise Brower
Mies Bendy
Rubinette Lee
Mies Olde
Indies
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Randenbush
Mise Florence Randenbush
Selmgrove
R. A. DePricet
W. T. Paxton
L. W. Powell
Warren, Ariz
Willis Garth
Washington
Mise Beard
Miss Harris
Republic
Nowe
Itema
Collerstowe
Mr. Obenechain
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Leech
Oxford
Leaington
R. RB. Witt
Tra E.dixon
Fuffalo Mills
Stieff Piano
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
C. W. Whitmore
Strain & Patton
Lexington, Virginia
Nkard
Ugh
B. M. Hutton
N. Main St
Saee
Ayer
J-C. Ayer
Lewin & Co
N. B
HAWKS
Electric Portables
R. S. Anderson Co., Inc
Belson Streep
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