Public Sale Notes and Holiday Goods in LexixeTon
The December 12 1906 issue lists J P Hileman public sale of personal property. The Richmond Journal carries a special announcement. Warner Pole and Co advertiseChristmas present articles. Bank of Rockbridge promotes financial independence and security. Wade Masters Co offers a holiday line of lamps dinner sets and decorated chinaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hileman
The
Richmond Journal
Warner, Pole & Co
Bank of Rockbridge
Wade Masters & Co
Paint Deals From Old Church Letter Urges Bargain Linseed Oil
A dated fragment urges church members to buy linseed oil at barrel prices to mix with L M paint for cheaper gallons. It claims ready mixed paint costs high and suggests combining oil with L M to paint homes, listing sellers in Lexington and Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Ambury
Conn
McCrum Ding Co
Lexington
H.l.gilkerson
Buena Vista
Unclaimed Letters List at Lexington Post Office
Week ending December 10 lists unclaimed letters for T. Brovston, Mrs. Hughes Bald, Bettie Claiborne, B. Cangamy, Ginny Garter, Mrs. Lucy Donavan, Lillie D. Greshatne, Mia. Robbie Hails, Janes BE. Ryan, Gen. F. Rhason, Miss Routh Scruggs, Miss Florence Stewart, Jones Street, Miss Mary Orville Taylor, L. W. Patrons are asked to state they are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Brovston
T. Hughes Bald
Bettie Claiborne
L. W
McClune
P. M
New Discovery Suits Soldiers in Cuba and Philippines
Willis T Morgan retired U S A commissary surgeon says Dr King s New Discovery kept him healthy in Cuba and the Philippines and finds it best for colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases in New Hampshire. Guaranteed by B H Gorrell druggist price 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
Concord
N. H
B. H. Gorrell
Man Struck by Horse Kick Sustains Leg Fracture
Saturday morning Jack Williams from Cedar Grove suffered a severe leg fracture when a horse kicked him while hitching a wagon. He was carried to George Adams's house, a physician dispatched, and Dr. Robert Glasgow treated the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
Cedar Grove
George Adams
Robert Glasgow
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Liver and Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic for liver and stomach disorders in India and elsewhere. A. Brown of Bennetteville, S C, claims it restored his wife to health after years of dyspepsia and a torpid liver. It cures chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder troubles. Sold with guarantee by B H Gorrell, price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
A. Brown
Bennetteville
S. C
B. H. Gorrell
Lights at Mainstreet store attract crowds in exhibition
For several nights last week the store of Mr. M. J. Hese on Mainstreet attracted passersby due to brilliant lights installed for exhibition by Mr. Y. P. Bryant of Charlottesville Virginia representing the Pitner Lighting Co. of Chicago. The illumination used gasoline lights of 600 candle power and has been temporarily suspended while awaiting an Insurance company ruling on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hese
Mainstreet
Y. P. Bryant
Charlottesville
Pitner Lighting Co
Chicago
Rockbridge
Lexington
Goshen
Glasgow
Weat Enderly
J. V. Grinevead
Thomas Kerr
Nessie
B. G. Baldwin
R. G. Paxton
R. Leckey
J. W. Gerow
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised for Healing Wounds
Chas. Oswald of Reneselersville New York testifies Arnica Salve saved Seth Burch from a severe sore. The preparation cures cuts wounds burns and sores and costs 25 cents at LA H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Chas. Oswald
Reneselersville
N. Y
Seth Burch
Fire Destroys Howard F. Black Home Near Decatur
The dwelling and contents of Howard F. Black near Decatur were destroyed by a fire Saturday night. Black discovered the blaze shortly after 9 o clock, but with only a small child present he could not save anything. There was no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard F. Black
Decatur
Black
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Regular Digestion
Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills as the best regulators of stomach and bowels. Claims frequent results from neglect and constipation, with a guarantee by B. H. Gorrell, druggist, price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
B. H. Gorrell
Dean
Christmas Bazaar and Oyster Feast at Falling Spring Church
The ladies of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas bazaar and oyster feast on Thursday December 20 from 3 to 10 P M at the church. The patronage of the public is solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falling Spring Presbyterian Church
To Cure A Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
Advertises a cold cure with a claim of one day relief. Claims druggists refund money if not cured. Notes E. W. Grove signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Land Sale Near Greenville Reported at Five Thousand
Mr. Frank Reed of near East Lexington bought Mr. W. Henry Clements farm of 117 acres near Greenville in Augusta county for 5000 dollars at a profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reed
Lexington
W. Henry Clements
Sores
Greenville
Augusta County
What church needs painting free offer by L. & M.
Ex mayor Andrews of Danbury Connecticut writes that he had his house painted nine vest ago by L. & M. and it looks well. he endorses their liberal quantity free painting offer to the public and mentions Movrum Drug Co. in Lexing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Danbury, Conn
Local Society News and Weddings in Lexington and Vicinity
Prof H Parker Willis visits Washington this week and many Lexington residents travel for family and church events. Weddings and engagements include Verna May Hodges to Harry Smith Rucker in Buena Vista and Susie St Clair Rhodee to George Hamilton Sumpter in Lexington. Mary Louise Herbert to Ira Branch Johnson in Norfolk is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Parker Willis
Washington
Frank P. Rhodes
Winchester
Mre
David H. Kern
Thomas Oney
Roanoke
Lexington
Charles A. Lacy
Annie White
New York
Philadelphia
C. R. Wemeldorf
Lexington Presbyterian Church
William A. Anderson
Staunton
James S. Smith
Herbert J. Taylor
Ronceverte
Vernon E. Hodges
Buena Vista
Verna May Hedges
Harry Smith Rucker
M. A. Rhodes
Susie St. Clair Rhodee
George Hamilton Sumpter
Lynchburg
Houston Street
Mary Nelson Pendleton
Mary Custis Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ways and Means
Jamestown
Virginis Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
Richmond News Leader
Monumental Church
Mary Louise Herbert
Joseph Custis Herbert
Ira Branch Johnson
Norfolk, Va
William FE. Evans
Richard Williams
Washington, D. C
Knabe Piano Donated to Washington and Lee University
A handsome concert grand piano from Knabe Piano Company of Baltimore was delivered to Washington and Lee University last Saturday. The instrument, valued at 1200 dollars, was offered for 300 dollars with two years to pay through Miss Annie White. Funds come from University Dramatic Club entertainments, and the piano will enhance concerts in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Knabe Piano Company
Baltimore
Juanita Boynton
Annie White
Knabe Company
Washington and Iyer
University Dramatic Club
Lexington
the Knube Company
Mies White
Installation of Rev J A McClure at Buena Vista Presbyterian
Last Sunday morning the Buena Vista Presbyterian church installed Rev J A McClure as pastor with Rev Thompson B Southall of Lexington presiding and preaching the sermon. Dr W S Curreil of Washington and Lee gave the charge to pastor and people, and the congregation extended hearty greetings afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McClure
Presbyterian Church
Buena Vista
Thompson B. Southall
Lexington
W. 8. Curreil
Washington and Lee
Paetor
Concert in University Chapel Delights Staunton Audience
A Saturday night performance by the Juanita Boynton Company in the University chapel drew a large appreciative audience with high quality entertainment and frequent encores. Soloists Miss Juanita Boynton Miss Ethel Johnson Miss Annie Lewie Vivian and Mr Pallas Brown received strong acclaim. The Staunton police justice dispute between Mr Joseph A Glasgow and Mr H H Wayt was resolved in favor of Glasgow by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universary Chapel
Juanita Boynton
Ethel Johnson
Annie Lewie Vivian
Pallas Brown
Staunton
Joseph A. Glaegow
H. H. Wayt
Supreme.Gourt
Glasgow
One Hundredth Birthday of General Lee Celebration Planned in Lexington
Plans by Washington and Lee University and Confederate groups to mark the centennial birthday of General Robert E. Lee on January 19 in Lexington. Hon. Charles Francia Adama of Massachusetts to deliver the address. Joint celebrations with the Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E.lee
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Sons of Veterans
Charles Francia Adama
Massachusetts
Lee Jecheon
J.preston Moore
George H. Denny
Washington
Lee
Charles Francia Atlanta
Frank Paxton
M. W. Paxton
Denny
Frank Moore
Washington and Lee
University
Daughters and Sons
Confederate Veterans of
Sena
J.D. Af. Rozsa
Indiana detains man in Ford murder case photo match
Justice Teaford received a photo from Hartford City Indiana of the suspect held as Grover Ford in the Entsminger and Cash murders. A recent comparison with Ford’s earlier image shows no strong likeness but Indiana officers say the prisoner matches Ford’s description. Governor Swanson will seek a requisition once a definite match is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Teaford
Denmark
Hartford City
Ind
Grover Ford
Lydia Entsminger
Charles Cash
Ford W
Indiana
Ford
Swanson
P. McDaniel
Near Natural Bridge
Rockbridge
Ernest F Arthur Convicted In Second Trial For Mountain Murder
The second trial of Ernest F Arthur for the murder of Bernard Byera in the Buena Vista mountain area last August opened in Circuit Court yesterday. He was found guilty with a four year penitentiary sentence, higher than the first trial's two and a half years. The jury included J R Criet and J A Mateer among others. defense was by H S Rucker and J W Grinstead, with Commonwealth's Attorney Moore aided by Judge C J Campbell of Amberat county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest F. Arthur
Bernard Byera
Buena Vieta
J. R. Criet
J. A. Mateer
M. C. Finney
H. A. Hamilton
R. C. Tolley
J. H. Snider
W. Donald
D. R. Pultz
Allen Laird
EH. M. Ruff
J. H. Dixon
H. M. Wallace
H. 8. Rucker
Buena Vista
J. W. Grinstead
Commonwealth
Moore
C. J. Campbell
Amberat County
Marion Ford in drunken brawl wounds Emmet Morrie at Longdale Mines
Report from Longdale Mines states Marion Ford brother of Grover Ford shot Emmet Morrie son of David Morr is of Collierstown after a drunken dispute. The ball struck a trousers button and entered Morrie's body. Details are unavailable and a hearing is expected today. Wade Masters Co displays a holiday goods line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longdale
Marion Ford
Grover Ford
Emmet Morrie
David Morris
Collierstown
Morris
Washington and Lee Star Bagley Voted Defensive Ace
The Washington Post highlights T. O. Bagley of Washington and Lee as the best defensive player seen this year. Bagley, half back, is noted for brilliant broken field running and expert drop kicking that won key Virginia games. Opponents aimed their offenses at him throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
T. O. Bagley
Washington and Lee
Bagley
the Post
Washington and
Lee
Washington
Virginia Folytechnic Institute, Agricultural and Mechanical and
Randolph-Macon
State School Fund Apportions Rockbridge Districts
Superintendent G. W. Effinger received the first apportionment of state school funds totaling $10,845.46, about 1.6226 per capita, and allocated amounts to Lexington $1,180.95 Central $663.74 Natural Bridge $2,140.94 Buffalo $1,670.08 Kerrs Creek $1,265.80 Walkers Creek $2,089.91 South River $1,984.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Effinger
Rockbridge
Lexington
Central
Natural Bridge
Buffalo
Kerr's Creek
Walker's Creek
South River
Valley Visitors Visit Rich mond Educational Meet
A group of Valley young ladies visiting for an education meeting failed to mail a letter using a street box and retrieved it from a laundry box after delay. Rockbridge county schools report 188 schools with 8 612 pupils and an average daily attendance of 2 864. Reverend A Q Flaherty, age over eighty, leads a revival at Monterey Highland county. A naval Christmas treat will be held at House Mountain mission Sunday school with donations at Irwin Co store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Uncle Sam
r. G. W.EM@nger
Rockbridge
Lexington
A. Q. Flaherty
Methodist Church
Monterey
Highland County
House Mountain Mission
Irwin & Co
Anderson
Wm. Miller
M. KE
J. W. Canter
Isaac Canter
Martinsburg
W. Va
Samuel Flippo
McClung Patton
Wm. Patten
Trice Patton
Eister. M
December Term Opens as Circuit Court Acts in Rockbridge
The Rockbridge Circuit Court convened its December term with Judge Houston Letcher presiding. Indictments include David Broughman for night entry with intent to commit larceny and Samuel Wilhelm for housebreaking with intent to commit larceny. The Wilhelm trial is slated for December 19 and Broughman for the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
Houston Letcher
Grand Jury
J. H. Leech
Foreman
B. Leech
James
J. W. Grinstead
K. Moore
E.l.jones
Goehen
Walker's Creek
John W. Bell
Craig
Mr. Jones
Timber Ridge
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
William Johnson
Samuel M. Wilhelm
David Broughman
Marriages in Lexington Virginia Ends 1906
In Lexington Virginia on December 12 1906 Vincent Nicely wed Viola Morris daughter of W T Merrin all of Rockbridge. Also in Lexington Virginia on December 0 1906 John William Riley wed Roew Lilly Plogger both of Rockbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicely-Morris
Lexington
D. A. Penick
D. D
Vincent Nicely
Viola Morris
W. T. Merrin
Rockbridge
Rivey-Proccer
John William Riley
Mies Roew Lilly Plogger
Dedication of New Buffalo Baptist Church Sunday
The Buffalo Baptist church near the former pastorate of Rev. P. H. Cowhard will be dedicated Sunday at 11 o’clock. Rev. Charlee Many, D. D., of Lexington will preach the dedicatory sermon with visiting ministers expected. Other details remain to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Buffalo
P. H. Cowhard
Charlee Many
D. D
Lexington
Doan's Ointment Praised by Retired Traveling Salesman
Heralda Lexington testifies to Dean's Ointment relieving a rectal trouble after many failed remedies. Lt W L Moffet, once a traveling salesman on Main street, reports near instant relief and strong satisfaction. Sold by Gorrell's drug store with $0.50 price. Fors ter Milburn Co. is U.S. sale agent. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Heralda Lexington
W. L. Moffet
Main Street
Anya
Deai
Gorrell
Fowster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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Lawrence Embree
G. B. Strickler
Union Theological Seminary
Herbert Welsh
University Assembly
Handsome Piano
Rev. J. As McClure
Gen. R. E. Lee
Tutwiler
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Frank T. Glasgow
No. 1
West Main Street
Rebecca Gordon Glasgow
Carrington Cabell Tutwiler
Frank Ilsley Paradise
Medford
Ellen Glasgow
Mrs. Tutwiler
Mr. Tutwiler
Ernest Arthur Guilty
Mr. Bagley
All-Southern
Circuit Court
Fairfield and Vicinity
Raxette
Messia
Orra Cunningham
C. T. Smith
North Mountain
Clement & Terrell
North Carolina
Ayer
O. Mada
J_C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maas
Iesos
Williaw Jennings
South
Ely
Bly Brothers
Warren Fitrest
Lexington Produce Market
Eldeassacranen
York
Strain & Patton
Clothiers
Oppo
Lexington Hotel
Lexington, VA
TOS
Lowney’s
Apollo
Tia
J. McD
Adair
Rowland
Isaaoq A
Daly Om
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