Macadam Road Demonstration At Natural Bridge
Rockbridge supervisors and guests toured a Natural Bridge macadam road demonstration led by W E L Stark and Mr Charles H Paxton. The Natural Bridge Company showcased a steam drill crusher and roller for six inch stone layers plus compacted road with water aided cement. John H Stoner supervised work from the stables past the hotel across half a mile while figures estimate $800 to $1,000 per mile for a twelve foot wide county road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Rockbridge
W. E. L. Stark
Charles H. Paxton
Natural Bridge Company
John H. Stoner
J. H. Whitmore
Lexington
J.J. L. Kinnear
South River
L. Patterson
Walker's Creek
Rice
Kerr's Creek
W. W. Whitmore
Summerwealth
D. E. Moore
Meyers
Paul M. Perick
S. B. Walker
McClung Patton
M. W. Paxton
Wo. Kt. Kennedy
Mr. Paxton
Meeers
Paxton
Kennedy
Moore
Penick
Patton
W. G. Mathewe
The
Mr. Stark
Plan to hold funerals at night discussed by Richmond colored ministers
Richmond colored ministers favor a plan to move funerals to night to hide showy display and reduce pomp and expense. The proposal targets extravagant funerals by the colored community as a way to curb wasteful use of death benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia and West Virginia debt dispute discussed in Richmond
Chairman John B Moon of the Virginia debt commission and Attorney General Anderson met privately with Governor Swanson in Richmond to seek an informal settlement of the Virginia West Virginia debt dispute. West Virginia leaders favor resolution outside courts to preserve relations and credit, while Virginia prefers an equitable adjustment despite previous court victories. The West Virginia Assembly convenes January 21 to consider the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moon
Virginia Debt Commission
Atttorney
Anderson
Richmond
Swanson
West Virginia
Virginia
Relief at Once Cure for Catarrh and Hay Fever
Quickly absorbed remedy cleanses and soothes the nasal membranes, heals irritation, and protects against discharge. Restores senses affected by hay fever with an effective relief sold in liquid form and 50 cent full size at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Passed Examination Successfully by Foley Kidney Cure
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing his diabetes and kidney symptoms after trying other remedies. He reports improvement after the second bottle and complete recovery after five bottles, enabling him to pass a life insurance exam. B H Gorrell druggist endorses the cure for back ache and kidney troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Brittain
Conn
Foley
Kievey and
Binder
Local fur skins trade ad and medical remedies
A shaky OCR page advertises Crosby Fur Company in Rochester selling hides for coats robes and gloves, alongside multiple medicinal promotions. Notable items include Nelson Laxative Cough Syrup, Health Coffee imitation made from cereals, Pineules back pain treatment, and Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy, all marketed by local grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widores
Crosby Frisian Pur Company
Rochester
N. Y
Nev
Doana Reguleta Promises Liver Aid and Constipation Relief
A vintage patent remedy ad touts Doana Reguleta as correcting the liver toning the stomach and curing constipation. Trial Catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Bhoor Racine Wis with Dr Shoop’s Catatric Remedy sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
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Bhoor
Racine
Wis
Shoop
B. H. Gorrell
Doans Kidney Pills Bring Relief to Lexington Woman
Mrs. B. R. Funkhouser of Lexington Virginia reports long backache and urinary trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought at Gorrell's drug store, says her back strengthened and pain ceased, feeling like a new woman. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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B. H. Gorrell
Lexington
Mra
B. R. Funkhouser
White &J
Bays
Coap
Dean
B. HW
Gorrell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bank of Raphine Financial Condition Statement
Statement of the financial condition of the Bank of Raphine located in Raphine Virginia at the close of business December 8 1907 made to the State Corporation Commission.
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Bank OF Raphine
Raphine
Virginia
Commis
Bank OF Rock Bridge
Lexington
State Corporation Commission
C. G. Willigama
G. Williams
Atteet
J. D. Papker
J.T. Mongomery
F. RB. Folwider
State of Virginia
Rockbridge
G. J. Bell
O. Campbell
Bank of Rockbridge
First National Bank OF
County of Rock
Kb Vaughan
Bank ledger page shows 1907 Virginia bank statements
The document records the financial condition of the Bank of Raphine in Rockbridge County Virginia as of December 8 1907 with assets including loans deposits and cash items and lists its officers. It also includes a separate report for the Peoples National Bank of Lexington with totals for loans overdrafts bonds and other assets and notes liabilities.
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Ae Stork
Eonen
National Banke
Eeesssee Veet
Cssccsssseeee
Naeegveset
Emer Ewes
Steeke
Mortages Banking House
Sian
Apor
Mae
Sejavetensds
Alesia
Sture
Bqnker Gyrenssauarie
Gacmgs
Veeestsgany
Monky Ruskevk
Vie
Spocke
Cseese
NOWEB
Csass
U. S
Reserve Agenta
Pankuth
Speee
Fom
Reserv Brovie
Eye Cee
Cveesesn
Clearing House
Ethgy
National Hanka
Ture Sukie
Lawrer Moxey
U. B
Aippownee
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the Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Lexiveron
Ely
B. H. Gorell
Joe King
Woodlane
Tex
Hess
BH. Gorrell
Twish
R. S. Anderson
Peoples National ‘Bank OF
Lerouroes
National Bank
Nait
Dane
Bankera Cnc
Wm. M. McElwee
Ee Patton
R. Alker
J W. Maclun
India
M. P. Barclay
Campbell
Cashier
Stuart
E. L. Graham
Hopkins
Dee
Ae . P. Wade
Eresources
Frank Moore
Graham's
Shedwater
Graham and Company
Santa Claus
Toyland
Weinbergs
First National Bank
Banking House, &O
Treas
R. Fund
Banks
Mr. Stuart Hutcheson
J. ED
Deaver
Main Street
Court House
Brussels
Lowney’s
Apollo
J.mcd
Adair
Queensware
Malaga
W. Harry Agner Opp
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