Various Auctions and Sales Advertised by Local Merchants
J H Harris two costs for sale. A 7 Schielde order of publication. Robinson Hutton Amas suggestions. E H Figgatt second hand stores for sale. E A Administrator's sale of personal property Warner Pole Co holiday furniture presents. R 4 Anderson beautiful artistic Christmas goods in china glass metal Irwin Co suggestions for Christmas nations rugs groceries and Jupaness goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harris
Schielde
Robinson & Hutton
Amas
E. H. Figgatt
E. A
Warner, Pole & Co
Anderson
China
Irwin & Co
Liberal L. and M. Paint promo for homes in West Virginia
The note urges churches to obtain a liberal quantity of Longman and Martinez L. M. Paint mixed with three gallons of linseed oil to paint a house. It claims Frankenburg block looks varnished and gold-like after application and promotes buying linseed oil directly from barrels at 60 cents per gallon, with mixing costs bringing paint to about $1.20 per hour. Sold by McCrum Drug Co. in Kingston or H. L. Gilkeson in Bosna Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longman & Martinez L. M
W. B. Barr
Charleston
W. Va
Frankenburg
McCrum Drug Co
Kington
H. L. Gilkeson
Bosna Vista
Statue of Washington at VMI defaced by 08 class
The George Washington statue at Virginia Military Institute was painted blue by the class of 08. The theft also defaced the pedestal with bold graffiti and disrespectful inscriptions, provoking concern for honoring the Father of his Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Virginia Military Institute
New Discovery Cures Pastor After Cough Or Lung Ailment
The Harpornville Baptist Church pastor Rev C D Moore endured agonies from a persistent cough and throat troubles. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and sparing him worse illness. Available at B H Gorrell’s drug store with a 50 cent trial gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Moore
The
Baptist Church
Harpornville
N. Y
Dr. King
B. H.gorrell
Unclaimed letters list for Lexington post office week ending December 11
Unclaimed letters in Lexington post office include Harris Mr and Mrs George A Harris E J Hobson Alex Maning J Symington Mrs T N hraves Oscar RK Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised McClune Partow P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Harris
George A. Harris
E. J. Hobson
Alex Maning
Electric Bitters claimed to cure stomach and liver trouble
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington narrates a seven year battle with stomach and liver disease and credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure. He recommends the remedy and notes it is sold by H Gorrell for 50 cents a bottle with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
H. Gorrell
Ayer
Thedsecranan Sega
Hustonte
One For A Year of Gifts Through Ter Gazette
A yearly subscription to Ter Gazette offers 52 gifts and 53 presents in one, priced at $1.00. The notice suggests it as a thoughtful gift for a family member living away, with weekly issues felt as letters from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Gazette
Dr King's New Life Pills Sell Quick Liver Relief
Millions chase health extremes yet danger lies in poor diet and irregular bowels. Dr King's New Life Pills promise prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble at 25 cents, available at BH and Gorrell's drug store with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Gorrell
Court Day Horse Market Report
The Monday horse market was not brisk with few good horses offered. Most offerings were second grade and scrubs. Prices for best horses ranged from 150 to 175 dollars, while scrubs sold from 25 dollars up, some even lower. Demand was weak as winter reduces farm work.
Itching Blind Blostay Pilea Cure Ad
Itching and skin irritations promised relief in 6 to 14 days with a first application noted as providing ease. A 50 cent dose is required, or send 50 cents in stamps if unavailable from the local druggist, with the remedy forwarded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co. from St. Louis, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Preaching at Mt Zion Methodist Church Sunday Evening
Mt Zion Methodist Church hosts preaching by Rev. Frank FP Neel on Sunday at 7 o clock with continued services all week and nightly sermons during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Frank FP. Neel
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund Promise
A radio advertisement promises refunds on Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets sold by druggists. The notice notes BE, Grove’s signature appears on each box as part of the refund offer, amounting to 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Lexington Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notice
The Lexington Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its monthly meeting at Mrs F J Elford's home on Thursday afternoon December 4 at 4 o'clock. Ads promote Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and Dean's Ointment with testimonials on health and teething remedies. A baby teething syrup sample can be requested by writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mm. F. J. Elford
Amusing College Theater Debut At Washington and Lee
The Dramatic Club of Washington and Lee University staged two one act comedies to a crowd of about six hundred. The performance featured Miss Willie Moose and Miss Ruth Anderson among others, earning about $100 for the University Athletic Association. Casts included Lord Thirlmere Mr. R H Hagood Spiggot Mr L M Stern Hopkins Mr P Dulgerfield Robert Mr George Miles Rose Miss Willie Moose Laura Miss Rosa Tucker Sybil Miss Louise Haskins and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Chittum
Raphine
Nellie Wilbourn
Willie Elizabeth Moose
Glasgow
Lexington
Fannie Parvin
Colliera
Carrolton
W. M. Steele
Steele
W. E. Echard
Wayneeboro
Clifton Forge
Robert Paxton
Richmond
Robert Catlett
Anderson
West Virginia
Virginia
Dramatic Club
Washington and Lee University
University Gymnasium
Annie R. White
Pennarte
Phi Kappa Sigmas
Kappa Alpha
Sigma Alpha Epsilona
Athletic Association
University
England
Spriggins
Angelina
Doubis
Mr. Peck
Rosman Dubois
Pruitt
Miss Moose
Thirlmere
Mies Sybil
Stern
Spiggott
Mr. Hagood
Lord Thurmere
Mies Haskine
Sybil
R.H. Hagood Spiggot (Butler
L. M. Stern Hopkins
P. Dulgerfield Robert
Geo. Miles Rose
Willie Moose Laura
Rosa Tucker Sybil
Louise Haskins
Murder Case in Circuit Court This Week
A high profile trial in the Circuit Court this week concerns J Rudolph Lawhorn charged with murdering his wife Mary Jane Lawhorn at their Marl brook home on August 6. The case opens with about fifty witnesses and lists the prosecution and defense teams along with a jury. Coroner Dr A D Estill testified on exhumation findings about the head wounds and instruments. testimony also covered earlier inquest witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rudolph Lawhorn
Mary Jane Lawhorn
Marlbrook
Commonwealth
D. E. Moore
Frank T. Glasgow
Greenlee D. Letcher
Messrs
Willis & Tyler
Buena Vista
John A. Mackey
John M. Gibson
M. B. Swisher
C. A. Powers
C.E. Davidson
Rockbridge County
Uawhorn
Revival services at Lexington Baptist Church draw many to profess faith
Dr. Gardner of Richmond conducts evangelistic revival at Lexington Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Charles Manly. Meetings have led to numerous conversions and personal decisions to become Christians while also reviving church members and local Christians. Gardner to stay only a few more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Gardner
Richmond
Lexington Baptist Church
Charles Manly
Gardner
Lexington
Community class resumes strong after trouble
Third class members now do excellent work as disturbances fade. Their cafeteria work is unusually good. The mess hall nears completion and will be ready before Christmas. The building suits its area better than the old meat hall. A Thanksgiving German was enjoyed last Friday night. Christmas photos are cheaper at McCown's Gallery and Mevora's Gallery. Advertisements promote Burdock Blood Bitters for clear complexions and pure blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Clase
Shannon's Administrator Wins Suit Against Railroad
The Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a Bedford Circuit Court verdict, ordering Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to pay $10,000 damages to the administrators of J. H. Shannon and Fisher for deaths in the 1901 Reusene disaster. The case arose from a derailed express passenger train near Lynchburg where the two men were killed after a rock strike and a rockfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Appeals
Bedford Circuit Court
Shannon
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
J. H. Shannon
J. B. Shannon
Lexington
Bedford County
Meyers, Caskie & Coleman
Lynchburg
Frank T. Gleegow
Fisher
Rockbridge Circuit Court Dec term appoints guardians and official
Judge S Houston Letcher presides as Alexander Johnson named guardian for Cora Davis Johnson Minnie Kinnear Johnson and Curtis Lewis. W A Dudley named guardian for H R Topping J T Wade becomes deputy treasurer of S R Moore Rockbridge treasurer. Land tax corrections ordered for John Tardy. M L Sensabaugh licensed to manufacture whiskey at Engleman distillery from Dec 11 1905 to Apr 30 1906 not for sale of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
S. Houston Letcher
Alexander Johnson Wes
Cora Davis Johnson
Minnie Kinnear Johnear
Alexander Johnson
Curtis Lewis
Clifford Lewis
W. A. Dudley
H. R. Topping
Julia H. Topping
Robert J. Topping
J. T. Wade
R. Moore
Mosca Brothers to Replace Woodworking Plant with Grain Elevator
Mosca Brothers will close their riverfront woodworking factory and install a grain storage elevator with 60 000 bushels capacity. The firm has boosted Rockbridge grain markets by offering a local wheat and grain outlet at good prices and will sell their woodworking machinery cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Mosca Brothers
Rockbridge
Lexington
Moses Brothers
American bishop invited to Shakespeare memorial sermon
The Baltimore Sun notes Bishop Alfred M. Randolph of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia has been invited to deliver the Shakespeare memorial sermon at Stratford-on-Avon the Sunday after Easter. This marks a distinguished honor for an American and the first such invitation extended to a bishop in the Church of England tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Alfred M. Randolph
Virginia
Stratford-on- Avon
England
Randolph
Church of England
Christmas sale in Baptist Lecture room fundraiser
In the Baptist Lecture room, Friday December 22 a sale offers Christmas items including dresses fowls home made candies fruit and cakes evergreens and refreshments. The noon start extends to 10 pm with proceeds for the Parsonage fund and liberal patronage requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonage
Lyons Clothing Co Draws Crowd for Sacrifice Sale Winners
The Lyons Clothing Company's sacrifice sale attracts crowds with daily prize drawings. Winners announced include Mrs. John P. Rhodes on Saturday, L. Moore on Monday, and entries No. 1884 on Tuesday and No. 1-12 today for the $20 suit or overcoat prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Clothing Company
John P. Rhodes
L. Moore
Address of Mr Barclay Before Camp Frank Paxton
Mr Barclay spoke at the Camp Frank Paxton meeting on December 6 about Civil War causes and the Confederate heritage. He, a former Fourth Virginia Regiment member, urged Rockbridge Sons of Confederates to preserve memory and defend their fathers’ deeds, arguing Virginia did not fight for slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tedford Barclay
Frank Paxton
Barclay
Fourth
Virginia
Rockbridge
Manaesas
Appomatox
George Washington
Valley Forge
William of Orange
Holland
William Tell
Mountaineere
Ewitnerland
Cromwell
New England
Jefferson
Madison
Old Franklin Society
England
New York
Robert EK. Lee
Stonewall Brigade
Jackson and Lee
Confederate Veterans of
W. G. McDowell
Board of Supervisors
Rockbridge Sons of Confederates
Southland
Veata
Lezington Schools Name Honor Roll As Holiday Break Starts
Reports at Lezington Public Schools led by Principal Harrington Waddell cover five weeks ending December 9. Schools close December 21 for Christmas and reopen January 2, 2006. The roll of honor lists students by grade with numerous names across Grape I to II, Primross Coe, and others, plus local society notes and visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lezington
Harrington Waddell
Thureday
Mary Micol
Agnes Irwin
Frank Coe
Gertrude Tolley
Herman Davidson
Grang
Thomas White
Berthe Cawford
Laura Pendleton
Berkeley Cox
Charlie Proffitt
Mary Currell
Draper Faltz
Edith Filat
Beatrice Miley
Mary Hamilton
Clara Copp
Serena Barger
Buela Hutton
Henrietta Tucker
Dixie Vanover
George White
Mary Pendleton
Primross Coe
Robert Jarrett
Nellie Arthur
Elise Currell
Sadie Lindsay
George Irwin
Margaret Birmingham
Robert Beeton
Edward Key
Andrew Wilhelm
Margaret Masters
Deans Kidney Pills Prove A Lexington Man’s Cure
A Lexington citizen attributes relief from backache and kidney pains to Deans Kidney Pills after two years of discomfort. He purchased them at B H Gorrells drug store and reports complete recovery after using the full box. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents and lists Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. Withrow
Main
Washington Streets
Dean
B. H. Gorrell's
Foster-Mulburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Gazette
Court Day
Mt. Zion
W.c. T. U. Meeting
Dr. Wood
Dr. Pahrney
Jennie Crigler
J. T. Crigler
State Female Normal School
Farmville
W.S. Currell
Washington and Lee
Stonewall Jackson Institute
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Don Quixote
la Mancha
Staunton
Helen Booker
Fort Worth
Eieter
Clement Boaz
J. E. Booker
Hampton
Richmond Times-Dispatch
John Randolph Tucker
C. C. McPhay
W.p.mcguire
Winchester
H. St. George Tucker
Europe
Berlin
Loubet
France
King Edward
Kaiser Wilhelm
Regulus Rattan
D. E. Pruitt
Sprigging
H. Crim Peck Victor Dubois
Rasin
Rattan
Mary Barclay
Misa
Barclay Angelina
Willie Moose
Anna Maria
Ruth Anderson
Dr. Gardner
V. M
McCown
Mevora
Circuit Court
Bishop Randolph
Lyons’ Clothing Sale
Mr. Barclay
Ayers
Gazelle
John H. Coffman
Crawfordaville
Ind
Lucie M. Eada
Vines
Buchanan
Gabbart
A. B. Percy
James R. Scott
G. FP. Moose
R. G. Paxton
Burks
Woolfork
Fabrney
Euy
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Lexington Produce Market
Weeee
Rene Tene Butler
Dr. Thomas
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Lexington, VA
W. 8. Hops
W. ©. Srvant
O. Campornt
Andrew P. Wane
the Bank of
Noth
Florida
J. Mkcd
Adair
Paris
Philadelphia
W. S. Knnseley & Co
Cc A Lacy & Son
Progressive
Lexington, Virgiam
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