Local Advertisers Promote Financial Statements and Services
The Che Gazette lists advertisements for Bank of Rockbridge and First National Bank financial statements along with notices from People's National Bank and Bank of Raphine. It also mentions J Gassman and Son Hardware Co and W Harry Agnur offering roofing and trade services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Rockbridge
First National Bank
People’s National Bank
Bank of Raphine
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Cp
W. Harry Agnur
Machinery speeds up Panama Canal digging and paints claim
Machinery digs the Panama Canal a thousand times faster than a shovel dog at Erie and claims L. and M. Pulot and Paints cost less in labor. The L. M. brand purportedly hardens white lead and makes wear resistant for 10 to 15 years. It asserts repainting free if any defect is found, with a note on paint quantities and prices. Sold by McCram Drug Co Lexington Va and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Erie
McCram Drug Co
Lexingat Vn
H.l.gilkerson
Buena Vista, A
Unclaimed Letters in Lexingtor Peewee Week Ending December 9
The list shows unclaimed letters for the week ending Dec 9 including Mrs Dora Clark C T Grabaw Walter M Hutchinson W J Henkle J A Robbine Jorter Simmerman Hon and Mrs G B Tolley Mrs Hex Persons calling for there I will please say hey are a adverti s McCLuna Parros t.
Truth Stranger Than Fiction In Federa Tenn
C V Pepper of Federa Tennessee recounts recovery from severe lung and throat hemorrhages after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He credits instant relief, cessation of coughing, and rapid healing enabling a return to work in three weeks. Trial bottle free at B H Gorrell’s drug store. regular sizes sold for 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federa
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
B. H. Gorrell
Rhodes Wins $1000 Damages Suit Against Railroad
Edward Rhodes of near Lexington won a $1,000 damages judgment at Fincastle against the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for injuries received on the road last December. Rhodes was represented by W. B. Hopkins H. A. White and F. P. Glasgow. the railroad by E. M. Pendleton. Dr Graham testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rhodes
Lexington
Fincastle
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Rhodes
Messrs
W. 8. Hopkins
H. A. White
FP. T. Glasgow
E. M. Pendleton
Railroad
Graham
Ely’s Cream Balm Promises Fast Catarrh Relief
A promotional note urges using Ely’s Cream Balm at the first signs of a head cold to prevent catarrh and airway inflammation. It claims prompt relief and lists availability from druggists for 50 cents or Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Death of Alma Grim Aged Two At Bear Natural Bridge
Alma Roberta Grim two years eight months daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlies M Grim of Bear Natural Bridge died Sunday December 1 1907 after long illness. Funeral conducted by Rev M Whiteevell at High Bridge church and burial in the church yard occurred Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Roberta Grim
Charlies M. Grim
Bear Natural Bridge
High Bridge
M. Whiteevell
Mascot Story Cited In Cedar Grove Letter On Electric Bitters
A Cedar Grove man praises Electric Bitters after claiming recovery from nerve and kidney trouble. The letter says the product cured him after trying one bottle and then three, claiming relief of stomach liver and kidney issues. B H Gorrell druggist offers the remedy at 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
B. H. Gorrell
Court Day Dampens County Horse Market
Last Monday drew many county residents to town despite bad weather. The horse market was dull with few good animals offered and few buyers present. Early winter months typically yield weak horse markets.
Huckl ens Arnica Salve Heals North Mills Man Sore
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina sings of healing a long standing sore after using Hucklen s Arnica Salve sold by B H Gorrell druggist. The ad promises relief for piles burns and other conditions. The Woman s Exchange hosts a sale of fancy articles fruit cake plum pudding and candy in the Firemen s building on two December Fridays and Saturdays with doors opening at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hucklen
John Garrett
North Mills
N.C
B. H. Gorrell
Woman's Exchange
Mr. Goodjoe Endorses King’s New Life Pills
Dallas resident Mr. E. W. Goodjoe praises King’s New Life Pills claiming they effectively relieve malaria and biliousness. He notes the product costs five cents at B. F. Gorrell’s drug store on 107 St. Louis St. in Dallas.
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E. W. Goodjoe
St. Louis St
Dallas
Tex
Publicity for Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It notes the genuine contains ogni and is in a yellow package and is from B. H. Gorrell, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
When you have cough or cold do not ask someone what is good for it. There is danger in unknown preparations. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia. Look for the yellow package. Refuse substitutes, A Gorrell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Gorrell
Fol vs Honey and Tar for coughs
Product claim says Fol vs Honey and Tar for coughs does not fall under the National Pure Food and Drug Law, as it contains no opiates or harmful ingredients. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults though phrasing is unclear and promotional.
December Term of Circuit Court in Session
December term of the Circuit Court in session with Judge Houston Letaher presiding. Everett Dunn and Stephen Chittum were acquitted on dynamite charges. Parvey Kenney pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined. Allan Laird named constable Kerr's Creek. Rev. A I Graham licensed to celebrate matrimony. new justices of the peace and revenue commissioners qualified with bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Houston Leteher
Everett Dunn
Stephen Chittum
W. W. Sorrella
Midvale
Messrs
James M,. Davidson
C. R. Deaver
J. 8. Hite
R.T. Dixon
W. M. Zollman
J. Henry Leech
J. T. Miller
W. R. Humphris
C. Hl. Wade
Allan Laird
Kerr
Creek
H. McKeever
A.T. Shields
A.I. Graham
D. D
Lexington
Wea
W. Paxton
South River District
W. W. Rex
Natural Bridge
Commissioners of the Revenue
Duniel Teaford
Kerr's Creek
W. T. Moore
South River
E. P. Burger
Nature Bridge
D. H. East
Walker's Creek
Soldier John A. Smith, Rockbridge veteran, dies at 82
John A. Smith, a veteran of two wars and the last surviving Mexican War soldier in Rockbridge, died at his Possum Hollow home from paralysis. He served in the Civil War for the Confederacy with Company E, 52nd Virginia Infantry and received a government pension. He is survived by his wife and several children. The remains were buried at Zollman’s burying ground.
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John A. Smith
Possum Hollow
Sauch
Lexington
Rockbridge
Smith
52Nd
Virginia Infantry
Emains
Zollman’s Burying Ground
Death of Mrs Hadassah Y Thorne in Lexington
Mrs Hadassah Y Thorne died Monday night in Lexington at age 70 from bronchial trouble after frail health. She will be buried in Millersburg, Kentucky, this afternoon, accompanied by her son in law Frank Moore. Her husband Thomas Thorne died in 1890 and is buried in Millersburg. Mrs Thorne lived with her daughter Mrs Moore in Lexington and is survived by that daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadassah Y Thorne
Lexington
Frank Moore
Millersburg
Chesapeake and Ohio
Moore
Thomas Thorne
Burid
Mrs Cornelia E Rhodes Dies at 47 in Lexington
Mrs Cornelia E Staten Rhodes wife of Edward Rhodes dies at home on North River near Lexington after long illness. She was born Miss Staten, daughter of Andrew Staten, and had two marriages, first to David Orberson. Funeral today from her home with Dr Charles Manly officiating. burial in Lexington Cemetery. Survived by her husband Edward Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia E. Rhodes
Edward Rhodes
North River
Lexington
Charles Manly
Mrs Eliza Paxton Dies in Florence Colorado at 81
Mrs Eliza J Paxton wife of the late Jordan Paxton formerly of Whistle Creek near Lexington died Sunday December 1 at her son’s home in Florence Colorado aged 81 Rev J E Booker led services at the grave in Lexington after the body was brought home for interment She was born Miss Layne and is survived by several children Also brief classifieds note a suggested Xmas gift idea and a Lexington Virginia cashier bookkeeper position Box 264.
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Eliza J. Paxton
Jordan Paxton
Whistle Creek
Lexington
Florence
Colo
J. E. Booker
Paxton
Miss Layne
B. Davidson
Columbian Paper Mill
Weace
Chesapeake and Ohio
Greer Hill
Loui
Morton Stuart
Virginia Paxton Stuart
Charlee Asbury Lotter
J. A. McClure
Roanoke
Mre
Potter
Bueve Vieta
Deserted Sword Linked to Gettysburg Captain in Civil War Tale
December Confederate Veteran item from Nashville recalls an old sword sent home by an uncle who captained an Ohio regiment. The handle bears Lieut J W Gillock’s name. Captain Gillock, captured at Gettysburg, suggests the sword might be his. He replied to Mr Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
KE. Jones
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Cucharnc
Colo
J. W. Gillock
Gillock
Ohio
Gettysburg
Mr. Jones
Baltimore Sun editor delivers lecture on Jefferson Davis at opera house
Guy Carlton Lee a Baltimore Sun literary editor spoke on The True Jefferson Davis Monday night under the Washington and Lee Star Course. He portrayed Davis as a notable statesman soldier and president, with eloquence and striking terms, before a large appreciative audience. Prof. David C. Humphreys presented Dr. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carlton Lee
Baltimore Sun
Jefferson Davis
Opera House
Jefferson Davia
Southron
Washington and Lee Star
Dr. Lee
David C. Humphreys
Aged Lexington Man Napper Dies at 12
Alexander Napper, among Lexington's oldest colored residents, died Tuesday of last week at age 12. He was buried Friday from the First Baptist Church colored with Dr. Charles Manly conducting the service. Known as Uncle Aleck, he was a respected former slave of the Lavelle family in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Napper
Lexington
First Baptist Church
Charles Manly
Aleck
Lavellea
Rockbridge County Man Seeks Aid After Long Struggle
W W West from Rockbridge county walked into police headquarters with his seven year old son asking for help. He arrived two weeks ago to care for a sick sister on Twenty second Street and to obtain hospital treatment for his child. Money ran out and jobs were scarce. he accepted low pay that would not cover board. He hoped to return home to tend crops but had no fare. Secretary Pollowk referred him to George B. Davis at the City Home and provided a small sum to continue his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
James Manspile
W. ©. Stuart
Committee On
Kate Jones
Lucy Jones
Council
Marble Alley
Green Hill
Wood's Creek
Eame
Campbell
Trene Nerer
B. Deaver
Wee
Kennedy
Deaver
Hutton
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
Wade
Richmond Times-Dispatch
W. W. West
Rockbridge County
Twenty-second Street
Clao
West
Pollowk
George B. Davis
Auction of Kerr’s Creek estate nets multiple sales
The late Dr 8S M Hileman’s Kerr’s Creek valley property drew buyers at a public auction by Commissioners J P Moore G D Letcher and H A White with auctioneer Mr Kerr. The Home Place of 250 acres with brick mansion sold to L Smith of Benville Tex for 10000. Meadow Grounds 100 acres went to E L Carter of Clifton Forge for 415. House and two acre lot on Mc Corkle branch sold to KE Agnor for 804. A 12 acre tract adjoining Thomas Kerr sold to L G Lackey for 182. Smith, buyer of the Home Place, is son in law of Rev Henry Ruinier Laird. Possession after court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Carter
Clifton Forge
McCorkle
Whistle Creek
Henry Ruinier Laird
Kerr's Creek
Bethesda Presbyterian cemetery sale advertised for December 18
The committee enlarging and improving Bethesda Presbyterian Cemetery near Rockbridge Baths has completed work and sets Saturday December 18 from 10 to 8 for disposing of lots. Interested persons are invited to be present. Go to J Ed Desver for Christmas gifts bath robes smoking jackets ties gloves ate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Rockbridge Baths
J. Ed. Desver's
Reopening of Mt Hope Methodist Church at Raphine
Mt Hope Church reopened after renovation to a large crowd with Rev J Henderson preaching. The service featured a select choir and a solo by Mrs. Greiner. community members and visiting families attended, highlighting renewed faith and activity in the congregation ועוד.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphine
Mt. Hope
Witdwater
Puntor
J. Henderson
Mre. Greiner
Fairfeld
Mise Nellie Lackey
Timber Ridge
Misa Lelia Richeson
Buene Vista
Grace Parker
Wallington
Annapolis
J. B.A Gibbs
Lone Star State
Ed. Wilson
Fairfield Graded School
A. K. Fults
Mies Miller
Typewriter Repairman Fred McBride Stopping at The Idea Hotel
Fred McBride expert typewriter repairman will service and overhaul all makes during a few days at The Idea Hotel. He offers cleaning repairs and full overhauls to ensure machines operate smoothly. A ladies chapter meeting and banking notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McBride
Idea Hotel
Textile sale touts linen, blankets and undergarments
A newspaper ad touts bleached and unbleached cottons at seaports prices, highlighting damask wide linens, napkins, and table linens. It promotes undergarments at low cents each, with Essex and Forest Mills brands and claims of stable prices from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Forest Mills
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Nannie G. Baier
Bowie
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W. T. Sime
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Blanch Baylies
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Blacksburg
Wilson
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Salem
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Staunton
E M. Boyd
Glaspaw
Larsh
Churchville
Boyd
Waynesboro
Lexinton
Rev
C. H. Buchanan
St. John's Methodier Church
Buena Vista
Hyattsville
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Comanche
Mr. Buchanan
Hadassah Thorne
Mra
Carlon J
Rockbrigger
Richmond
Dr. Avleman
Mt. Flope Methodist Church
Buena Vista News
Gaselle
Rh. Moore
Mery Custis Lee
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Ayet
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Maya
Ayer
Gorell
Baby
Willie
Mama
Dr. Moras
Firth
Alex Wankman
Vin
W. HW. Clements
Lexington Va
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Castle Hil
Reed Hall
Henry Boley
Stuart's Book Store
RK. S. Bruce
Lexington, Va
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Helbig
Church St
Lynchburg
Gingses
Boowa Vista
William White
R. E. Williams
Marshall St
Richmond, Va
Dee
Atlanta
Davis
West Lumber Co
Atlanta, Ga
Xmas Goods
Beytig
Montgomery & Black
Court House
Virginia
Lexington Produce Market
Strain & Patton
Opp
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Oseana
Bank of
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Trelanel
Male St
Irwin and Company
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Teethin
Syre
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