Local Ads Highlight Holiday Goods and Real Estate Sale
Lyons Mundy and Co advertise land made clothing. Weinberg promotes Christmas presents in the ladies department. J McD Adair sells Christmas goods for ladies and gentlemen. F T Glasgow, attorney for RB Walker, notes Lexington fair of 410 acres owned by Mrs M H Lyle near Brownsburg for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons, Mundy and Co
Weinberg
J. McD
Adair
F. T. Glasgow
RB. Walker
Lexington -Fair
M. H. Lyle
Brownsburg
Lexington Lights Test and Turn-On Reveal New System
Lexington has completed a superior street lighting plant. A brief Thursday test and Friday full illumination showcased a Westinghouse 60 kilowatt 60 cycle single phase generator supplying constant current through transformers to enclosed arc lamps. General Electric built most equipment at a cost about 25000 under Robert E. Hatton’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Westinghouse
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Robert E. Hatton
Lexington Light and Power Company
Electric Bitters Praised by Ashaway Minister
Rev. C J Budlong of Ashaway extols Electric Bitters as a thorough remedy for jaundice and liver woes. The notes claim cures for liver kidney and stomach troubles and urge readers to try the medicine sold by B H Gorrell with guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C.J. Budlong
Ashaway, R. L
B. HH. Gorrell
Southern Education board speaker urges industrial education for Negroes
Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy of New York addressed the University assembly at Washington and Lee University in the chapel on the Coden movement. He emphasized industrial education for African Americans and drew a large audience from the student body and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Edgar Gardner Murphy
New York
Southern Education Board
South
New Life Pills Praised by Texas Man
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. He began using Dr Kings New Life Pills and soon felt like a new man. Infallible for stomach and liver troubles. Only 2 cents at B H Gorrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Texas
B. H. Gorrell
Virginia Military Institute Bomb Fireworks Incident
Last night at about 1 o clock bombs and crackers were fired and fireworks displayed by the third class at Smith Memorial Hall. Rumor says the breach of discipline followed a Board of Visitors decision not to grant a ten day suspension for Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Smith Memorial Hall
Board of Visitors
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Fistula
A reader from MacCon nellville Ohio credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a three-year struggle with piles and fistula after doctors failed. The product also claims to ease burns, bruises, cuts, corns, sores, eruptions, and salt rheum. Available for 25 cents at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Greer
MacConnnelleville
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
Sale of Bunker Hill Mill Property to Thomas L Chaplin
William Walt sold the Bunker Hill Mill Property to Thomas L Chaplin on Saturday for 500. The mill burned years ago but a dwelling and saw mill remain on eight acres. The site is a valuable water power in the county, about half a mile west of Buffalo Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walt
Bunker Hill Mill
Thomas L.chaplin
Buffalo Forge
Lexington school board closes for Christmas holidays
At a meeting Monday the Lexington school board decided schools will close for Christmas holidays from Tuesday December a to Friday January nd. The action marking Lee's and Washington's birthdays as holidays was rescinded. A note urges readers to remember friends and to obtain a photo at reduced rates from McCown & Lackey's opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington School Board
Lee
Washington
McCown & Lackey's
Court House
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs Endorsement and Team Captaincy
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs promise refunds if ineffective with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Averleus Dawson Trundle of Polesville Maryland has been elected captain of the Washington and Lye football team for the 1910 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Averleus Dawson Trundle
Polesville
Washington and Lye
Cold remedy ads and estate notes appear in page
An ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine cures a cold in one day for 25 cents and urges Victor Lung Syrup as life saving. The Richlands Oil Co ad returns on page one. Frank T. Glasgow is named residuary legatee in the late Mrs Elizabeth Glasgow Johns will, possibly receiving up to 30000 from an estate valued about 70000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Glasgow
Elizabeth Glasgow Johns
Social notes from Lexington and nearby towns
Personal visits and travels fill the column with names and towns. McPheeters of St Louis visits Miss William A Glasgow while Miss Emaina Coomes of Lynchburg stays with Miss Elizabeth Bougher. Several residents journey to Staunton Baltimore and Richmond for family, work, or commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. McPheeters
St. Louis
William A
Glasgow
Emaina Coomes
Lynchburg
Elizabeth Bougher
Walter G. Rodrick
Baltimore
H. Chitton
James H. Britton
Manchester
J. W. Gillock
A. 8. White
Lexington
Dr. W. 8. White
Stonewall Brigade Band Delights Fans At Wash U
The Stonewall Brigade Band of Staunton gave a Friday chamber concert in Washington and Lee University chapel under the Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. J M Brereton directed a varied program with Elsie Hamilton’s soprano solo drawing encores. Receipts neared 150 dollars with about 50 dollars net after expenses, to aid either the Stonewall Jackson house memorial hospital fund or the Lexington cemetery Confederate graves marker fund. The band, including Bh Haines and Rob A Hamilton, performed gratis with travel and hotel costs only. Reverend R J Melryde thanked the band on behalf of the Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Brigade
Staunton
Chapel
Washington and Lee University
Mary Cuuetis Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. M. Brereton
Elsie Hamilton
Thomas Beardsworth
Miss Hamilton
Lexington
Stonewall Band
Bh. Haines
Robi. A. Hamilton
Stonewall Jackson
R. J. Melryde
Marriage Notices From Millersburg and Waynesboro
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Lois Wallace Thoore of Millersburg Kentucky to Mr Frank Moore of Lexington Virginia on Wednesday evening December 17 1912 at the Presbyterian church in Millersburg. The groom is a junior partner of Moore Moore attorneys of Lexington. Invitations extend to Lexington friends of the bride’s father Dr W A Jones Waynesboro Virginia to attend the marriage of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Jones to Mr Howell Missey Newcomb at the Baptist Church in Waynesboro December 17 1912. The bride is grandmother to the late Captain Henry B Jones of near Browneburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Wallace Thoore
Millersburg
Frank Moore
Lexington
Mtr
Moore
Moore & Moore, Attorneys
da. W. A. Jones
Waynesburg
Sarah Elizabeth Jones
Howell Missey Newcomb
Baptist
Waynesboro
Henry B. Jones
Browneburg
Teachers Take Test for County Vacancies
A special examination occurred at the Lexington public school building Monday conducted by Dr. A Nash Johnston county superintendent to fill vacancies in several districts. Teachers taking the exam included Miss Bertha Sale Miss Effie Weeks Mr M S Coffee of South River district and Miss Ethel Leckie of Natural Bridge district with third grade certificates anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
A. Nash Johnston
Bertha Sale
Effie Weeks
M. S&s. Coffee
South River District
Ethel Leckie
Natural Bridge
Death of Mrs. Ellen J Berry in Augusta County
The Augusta County obituary notes the sudden paralysis death of Mrs Ellen J Berry at home after a mid morning stroke. Born July 6 1822 she lived in Bethel area then Lexington with her daughter till the daughter’s death. She was twice married to Alexander Sidley and James Berry and was a Presbyterian communicant who died after a 10 am stroke on Friday and was interred in Lexington Cemetery after services by Rev Thornton Whaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen J. Berry
Berry
James Mckee
Bethel Church
Augusta County
Alexander Sidley
Walker's Creek
Kennedy's Mill
Wes
John A. R. Warner
Lexington
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Thornton Whaling
Rey. J. H W. Tight
J. W. Berry
Percy Berry
Raphine
W. Prank Saimphries
Vesuvius
Willian Falton
Newport
Religious Services and a Glasgow Wedding Highlight Local Week
Sunday pulpit readings at the Baptist church with no evening service. Rev Dr Turnbull to lead winter Sunday night services at Beechenbrook chapel. Presbyterian quarterly communion held with five new members and two by profession. Trinity Methodist hosted a third quarterly conference led by Rev Dr Armstrong. A missionary rally at Trinity Methodist Sunday school featured Bravil study and named participants. Glasgow marriage of T Clarence Moseley and Lula May Bilbro. ceremony by Rev Mr Dogan with Moseley soon residing in Lynchburg. Victor Liniment advertised for injuries and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wls. Curved
Baptist Church
B. Turnbull
Beechenbrook Chapel
Turnbull
Presbyterian Church
Thornton Whaling
James Fh. Armstrong
Roanoke
Trinity Methodist Church
J. H. Light
Bravil
H. Light
Bookie Campbell
Lenore
Mite Box
Goldie Schoppert
Glasgow
T. Clarence Moseley
Lynchburg
Lula May Bilbro
Dogan
Buclanan
Lyneickburg
Proom
Moseley
Death of Mary Hayes after pneumonia in Pairfield
The county mourns the death of Mary, the little daughter of Dee Miv and Mrs J We Me Chine, who died Sunday night from pneumonia and was buried Tuesday at Patricll with Rev Spencer Smith presiding. Local updates note improvements to the Methodist parsonage and visits from Mr Russell Canter of Covington and Dr A Nash Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfield
Orresporedende
Dee
Mary
Patricll
Spencer Smith
Wi CT. Moore
Russell Canter
Covington
A. Nash Johnnston
Mabel Rowe
Anna Sale
Southern Democrats to Dictate Party Policy
A Baltimore American writer argues Southern Democrats will lead the next national Democratic Convention and shape the party platform. They claim strong influence in Congress and electoral votes, seek a Jeffersonian platform free of Bryanism, with Virginia backing Gov. A J Montague as a leading sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Americare
Poller
United States
John 8. Wise
Virginia
House of Representative
Carter Glass
Congress
Lea
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Andl
Gov
A. J. Montague
South
Remarkable Cure Claim For Consumption Remedy
W A Brown of Leesville Indiana endured death's anonies from anthinn while traveling 18 miles to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports steady steps at night and praises the remedy with claims of curing consumption pneumonia bronchitis colds and more. Bottles priced 90 cents and one dollar with a free offer at PoE Garrells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fainily
Poe, Garrells Drug Store
Miss Annie McNutt and Thomas Northern Wed in Quiet Knoxville Ceremony
Miss Annie BE. McNutt of Concord Tennessee and Mr. Thomas R. Northern of Salisbury North Carolina were married at Bell Avenue Presbyterian church by Rev. Coile at noon. The couple planned a quiet wedding and will reside in Salisbury after a trip east and north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Sentinel
Annie BE. McNutt
Concord
Tenn
Thomas R. Northern
Salisbury
N. C
Coile
Bell Avenue Presbyterian Church
Olin
Points East
Honor Roll at Public School Reports Given
Lexington public schools Tuesday heard Principal Harrington Waddell present the honor roll: Gram VII Albert McCown Gard Anderson Bessie Catlett Irene Pierson Bookie Campbell Allan McDowell Gram VI Sarrah Currell Frances Howe Gram V William Ackerly Mary Lackey John Hatton James Nicol Edward Graham Mabel Davidson Robert Moore Gram IV Herman Davidson Laura Tucker Sophie Booker Agnes Irwin Mary Nicol Frank Cow Willie McCoy Dabney Kern Mary Glasnow Wilton Funkhouser Grade I John Graham Laura Pendleton Edith Light Bertha Crawford White Lackey Grade A Mary Currell Beatrice Miley Walter Dunlap Edith Flint John Crawford Grave L Nell iurtless Ira McAlphin Lottie Moore Margaret Williams Dora Witt Okie Hurtless Chase Ridgely Wallace as trustee of Central School district. The commonwealth vs Harry Flint for mutilous cutting postponed to January term. A commissioner to report damages for a proposed road along North River between Buena Vista and Glasgow. Will of Mrs Elizabeth G Johns admitted to record. Paul M Penick qualified as executor in bond of 60000. Appraisers named for personal estate. viewers to meet Saturday December 20 for road change proposed near Dishy Hills. Deeds of bargain and sale recorded in Rockbridge county: Med Adair to F L Timpton 125, Theos L Chaplin to Charles W Eaglena 212, Chas W Sheliminton to H Bosserman 3 A with various patrons, I G Baldwin trustee to A O Ry Co lot in Glasgow 815, Wm Walt to Thos L Chaplin Sr A on Buffalo Creek Junker Hill Mills 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollat Public School
Lexington Public
Harrington Waddell
Rollat
Gram VII
Albert McCown
Gard Anderson
Bessie Catlett
Irene Pierson
Bookie Campbell
Allan McDowell
Grane VI
W. 1
Thos. McCorkles
Covington
Rockbridge County
J. Med. Adair
F. EL. Timpleton
Fairfield
Theos. L. Chaplin
Chas
W. Eaglenan
Sam'l A. Adair
Kerr's Creek District
W. Sheliminton
H. Bosserman
J. BE. Gaylor
Walker's Creek
I. G. Baldwin
O. Ry. Co
Glasgow
Wm. Walt
Thos. L. Chaplin
Buffalo Creek
Junker Hill Mills
Cat on Stockings Attract Attention In New Stockings Sale
A recent stock purchase offers children stockings in sizes 25c a pair, praised as the strongest and best yet with a black cat design. Cheaper options at 10c and 15c per pair are also sold, claimed to rival any competitor.
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Ohe Gazette
Lexinoton
University Assembly
Richlands Oil Co
Barbourville, Ky
Robert FE. Hutton
Lewisburg
W. Va
C. A. Lacy
Thomas Oney
W. &. Agner
Buena Vista
H. Lacy Burgess
Washington, D. C
8. C. Campbell
J. M. Johnston
Virginian House of Delegates
Richmond
Buffalo
Lyda Parrish
W. S. Knnseley & Co
Harvey Rader
Marianna
Ark
Philander Northern
George W. Boogher
KE. XN. Booker
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Robert Catlett
Mountain City Lodge of
Ancient York Masons
General Lodge
RB. Hutton
A. D. Estill
Robert 8. Hudgins
Mary Custis Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy of
United States Senate
W. H. Milburn
Jackson
Edinburg
J. Kyle Gilbert
Methodist Church
Gainelle
A. P. Boude
Corneville
Mt. Clifton
Ellen J- Berry
Timber
H. M. Green & Co
T. Harris
A. N. Harlow
Raleigh
Brazil
Win
Carmel
Child Redeemer
Sherwood
Gazette
Collierstown
Elimehe Goloe
Miller
Amy Pestor
Dec
A. W. McClay
Richie
Bld
Burks
Pisher
Joly Stoner
Mixx
Pauline Lehay
West Virginia
Laird
Robert Paxton
Perhips
Santa Clare
Cheensee Station
Thei & OR Roe
Church Notes
Victor Liniment
Northern McNutt
Allen
Neal
Ayer
R. N. Mann
Fall Mills, Tenn
Lowell
Mags
Lexington Produce Market
Rockbridge Farm
OX Way's
Clifton Dale
Brownaburg
Rock- Inidee
Contatos
M. UU
Lillian McBride
Vidley
Pranet
Ortos
B Walker
Doe
Rockbridge House
Selson Street
Jimson Ave
Lexinaros
R. G. Tenpleton
Ann Smith Academy
wVons, Mundy & Co., Clothiers, Tailors and Gents’ Furnishers
Garner Main
Nelson Streets
Lexington, Va
Strain & Patton
Sag & Bros
Lexington Hotel
Clothiers
Furnishers
Chinn's Jersey
Crap’s Anion Suifs
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