Social Gleanings Highlights From Washington to Buena Vista
A digest of visits and arrivals across Virginia and nearby states. Notables include Miss Maggie and Miss Eliza Shanks in Washington, Bertha Howell returning from Philadelphia, Lilly Vales from Eastern Virginia, the Pierson family in Cincinnati, Arch White of Lynchburg in Lexington, and Frank Conner from Cincinnati hosted by Capt. W. F. Pierson. George Witt of Newport News and Lacy Irvine of Charlottesville visit relatives in the region. General Lcott Shipp returns to Virginia Military Institute. Mrs. Bitterhouse returns from Lexington to New York. Mrs. James H. Pavia visits with Hon. W. A. Glasgow near Buena Vista. Mrs. Lucy B. Davis hosts Mrs. Edward G. Gibson. Miss Hogehead visits Miss Bettie Morrison at Rockbridge Baths. J. Scott Moore is reappointed assistant inspector general of the Confederate Grand Camp of Virginia. Q. Fred Didgwick and wife return from Rapper Valley for a wedding. wedding planned for Miss Queenie Falls and Lewis S. Hileman on December 18. Rabbinical notices include Rev. RK. E. Hutton’s appointment as deputy grand master of the twentieth district for Virginia lodges Sacra Viste Glasgow Hot Springs and Warm Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. E. Hutton
Mountain City Lodge
A. F
A. M
Virginia Grand Master of Masons
Lexington Sacra Viste
Glasgow
Hot Springs
Warm Springs
Open Letter From an Old Friend Reflects Rural Affairs
An old friend writes Victor from Dec 17 1901 about setbacks and resilience. He notes a farmer club forming to advance agriculture, school progress, teachers, and a circulating library idea inspired by Carnegie. He also mentions ladies reading clubs and teacher leagues, with regional cultural mix and postwar reconciliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Beware of ointments for catarrh containing mercury
Warns readers against catarrh remedies with mercury and promotes Hall's Calarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective. Mentions internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and recalls testimonials and druggist sales with a priced line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.j.cheney & Co
High Water Marks North River After Eight Years
The North River rose above a recent high level on Sunday, reaching depths not seen in eight years, prompting local warnings and outage concerns.
Allen’s Poot-Eaze Powder Promises Warm Dry Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Poot-Eaze powder as a remedy to keep feet warm and dry. It claims relief from aching toes and promotes sales through druggists and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
New Oxford Preacher Brought from Scotland
A new missionary for Oxford is introduced as a Scotch American born in Ejingborg Scotland and educated at Union Seminary. He is married in Amherst and shows zeal for the congregation. The couple resides comfortably in the new manse as the writer notes progress and signals readiness for upcoming political dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ejingborg
Scotland
Union Seminary
Mar
Goshen News Reports Growth and Local Happenings
Goshen sees growth with Dr. Byrd opening offices in Goshen and Craigaville and townsfolk planning Christmas trees for December. The Goshen School opens with three teachers and about eighty pupils, a piano installed, and folding doors to join rooms for music. Wildlife activity includes turkeys, partridge, rabbits, bears, and deer. Saw mills multiply along Little River Bratton's Van and Big River. River levels rise, a Greenbrier bridge washed away disrupts trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Dr. Byrd
John T. Byrd
Highland
House of Delegates
Craigaville
Richt
Crockonole Club
Marble Valley
Lexington
Walter Harris
Guinn & Co
Times
Litle
Bratton
Big River
Janie Cameron
Davis Schoo House
Little River
Alten Iso
Hiram Phillips
Clifton Forge
Greg
Greenbrier
Allen’s Lung Balsam Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertisement-style note touts Allen's Lung Balsam as a non opium remedy to quell tickling throat and rawness during cold season. It warns the old enemy may return and urges timely use for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Roll of Honor calls for Moor's Creek school list
The notice invites submissions of honor rolls from Moor's Creek School and other county schools along with local news. It argues advertising cannot replace proven remedies and promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a trusted, long standing cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moor's Creek
Waddy Bill Fight Over Rail Line Abandonment
Richmond delegates and local leaders push back against passage of a bill allowing the C and O Railway to abandon its track from Balcony Falls to Loch Laird and reroute trains over N and W tracks. An amendment requires payment of current taxes to Rockbridge county and Virginia, preventing a tax loss if the line is abandoned. The bill awaits Senate action until February 9, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcony Falls
Loch Laird
Rockbridge
Virginia
Senate
C.& C. Railway Company
Deaf aid donation to Nicholson Institute in New York
Arichlady cured of her head noises by artificial ear drums gave $106000 to The Nicholson Institute at 1241 Eight Avenue New York so deaf people unable to procure the drums may receive them free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arichlady
Liv Nichoson
Nicholson Institute
Eight Avenue
New York
Roll of Honor at Moore's Creek School December 1901
The Moore's Creek School roll of honor for month ending December 6 1901 lists students Paimary Grape Alva Black James Hickman 2xp Partany Grave Willie Jeffries Maggie Hivman Elizabeth Swisker Clara Rotenizer Kate Vanclere Lena Werth Sno Partany Grape Elsie Horne Annie Black Carrie Hogue Eva Hogue with total enrollment 28 and average daily attendance 26.265. teacher Neri Smocererons.
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Moore's Creak School
Willie Jeffries
Maggie Hivman
Elizabeth Swisker
Clara Rotenizer
Kate Vanclere
Lena Werth
Carrie Hogue
Eva Hogue
Farm Fire Near Lexington Wipes Out Farmhouse
A Lex ington area farm one mile southeast was totally consumed by fire on Thursday night. Owner Deaver estimates a $500 loss with no insurance. Nearby, Capt J D Morrison’s household near Whistle Creek was startled by eerie animal cries believed to be a panther, frightening dogs hogs and other livestock as mountains to the state and West Virginia openings are said to drive wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Deaver
J. D. Morrison
Whistle Creek
West Virginia
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Headline
Pediatric remedy praised for soothing feverishness stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation. Advert says cures worms with testimonials and lists free sample offer and address in Lofty New York. Page promotes sale through druggists with claimed universal effectiveness.
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Gray
New York
Allen
Ead
Loftoy
N.Y
Debt refund bill passes House to lower county bonds
Delegate Quisenberry introduces a bill at the request of the Sperviare to let the board refund county railroad debt. Bonds carry five percent interest and would be refinanced at not more than four percent. Officials estimate the county would save about two thousand dollars yearly in interest as bonds are absorbed at around three percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quisenberry
House of Disputes
Sperviare
R. R
Local Paint Dealers Advertise Savings in Goshen
A letter to Mr 8 G Roadcap Goshen promotes Wan Marines Pare Paint as the best for town or county homes. It claims the paints brighten and refresh exteriors, with original packaging and only a few cents more per gallon than paste, yet savings of about $1.20 to 30 cents per gallon. Readers are urged to contact Mesur G H Guinn & 8 n Goshen for prices and color cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowan & Marines
Mesur
G. H. Guinn
Goshen
Christmas Goods Display Attracts Bargain Seekers
A local store promotes its Christmas stock featuring linen pieces from 25 cents, toothbrushes with plated handles, needlework frames, and half a dozen other small gift items. Emphasis is placed on gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery, and a broad selection for ladies and gentlemen. Customers are urged to visit early and often.
Bargain Sale Offers Silks Shoes and Groats at Low Prices
In a busy season sale notes deep discounts on All Wool Black Groats and silks, with yard pricing at 24 cents and 6 cents per yard for assorted remnants. A large stock of cheap shoes is offered from $1.00 to $1.75, urging early purchase before Christmas rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT Gente
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Dragyrtets
Bar
Bradf Old Hngulator Co
Maggie
Eliza Shanks
Washington City
Lilly Vales
W. F. Pierson
Miss Minnie
Cincinnati, O
Mare
Arch 8. White
Lynchburg
Frank Conner
George W. Witt
Newport News
Robert R. Witt
Lacy Irvine
Charlottesville
W. A. Irvine
Lcott Shipp
Virginia Military Lesticate
Richmond
Virinam Bitterhouse
New York City
Sra
James H. Pavia
Near
Lucy B. Davis
Rockbridge Baths
Edward G. Gibson
Culpeper County
Mary B. Hogehead
Middlebrook
Augusta County
Bettie Morrison
J. Scott Moore
Grand Camp
T. A. Morton
Mrs. Q. Fred Didgwick
Rapper Valley
Mr. Didawick
H. E. Hyatt
Charles D. Gilkerson
Queenie Falls
Joseph Falle
Buena Vista
Lewis
Hileman
Nonna Burrato
Victor
Bull-ran
Appomattox
Water
Confed’s
Oxford
Heigh
Goshen News
Thia
Perry Davis
Perry Davin
WW. G. McDowell
Fn. Barclay
Road of Supervisors
Waddy
Bland Massie
Senate Committee On Roads
Senate Chamber
Revercomb
Gates Waddy
Robert Catlett
W. A. Anderson
W. G. Matthews
W. G. McDow JI
E. H. Barclay
House
Senate Committee On
Board of Supervisors
Lay Paimary Grape
Alva Black, James Hickman
Elsie Horne
Annie Black
J. Arnold Leech
Stuart Harrington
Cold Hogue
Lillie Worth
Minnie Hickman
Thomas West
Stuart Swink
Willie Black
Cora Vanness
Effie Rodeniser
Herman Worth
Hubert Worth
Neri
T. H. Deaver
Insurance
Mother Gray
Ayer
Jenoth
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
MR. 8
Roadcap
J. McD. Adair
Cordova
Jan
Pular Price
Cassell Co., Ltd
Dee
Atandarn Ol
Droggistor
Mall
ZLY Brothers
Warren St
Elolidava Coods
Kristmas
Seil Five
Loti Dhanke Uy
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hiney
Linn
Owen
Flarristurg
Infante
Corby
Num Bakery
Washington, D
Emen
Stortherm
Pyny-Baden
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