Local Notices of Weddings and Relocations
The family of Mr F B Nuckins moves from Lexington to Buena Vista. Miss Vennie Fisher of Richmond visits Mrs C J Bell near Raphine. Mr Charles Fuller of Birmingham visits Lexington to spend holidays with his mother. Mrs Elizabeth Fuller Rey and Mrs Samuel M Firey of Roanoke announce the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Gooddale Firey to Mr John D Bowyer of Lexington, December 20. Mr and Mrs J J A Miller now in Weatherford Texas announce their daughter Mollie Miller’s marriage to Harry M Quisenberry of Lexington at First Presbyterian Church Weatherford tonight at 8. Lynchburg News reports Robert O Wade of Virginia Insurance Co to wed Miss Gerda G Hamilton December 26 at the bride’s home in Culliers Town Rockbridge County. after supper they travel to the South and will be at home after January 10 at 415 Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fuller
Birmingham
Als
Lexington
Elizabeth Fuller
Rey
Samuel M Firey
Roanoke
Elizabeth Gooddale Firey
John D. Bowyer
J. J. A. Miller
Lerington
Weatherford
Texas
Teir
Mollie Miller
Harry M. Quisenberry
First Presbyterian Church
Lynchburg
Robert O. Wade
Virginia Insurance Company
Gerda G. Hamilton
J. Linden Hamilton
Internal Revenue Office
Cullierstown
Rockbridge County
Two Weddings at Mount Carmel in One Morning
Mount Carmel church near Raphine hosted two weddings last Wednesday morning with a half hour between ceremonies. Rev. A H Hamilton officiated both rites. First, Miss Mary B Harris of Raphine wed Mr. William H Hunter of Augusta County with Daisy D Moora as maid of honor and Rob ert Brand as best man. Bridesmaids and groomsmen filled the roles listed, the bride given away by her brother W B Harris, ushers included Harry O Bell and Ollie H Bell, and Sallie M Hamilton at the organ. The second union joined Miss Maggie Miller to Mr. William S Hawpe of near Greenville Augusta County. Large crowds attended both services as evergreens and arched monograms decorated the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Raphine
A. H. Hamilton
Mary B. Harris
William H. Hunter
Augusta County
Daisy D. Moora
Robert Brand
Harriet Harris
Bessie Ervine
Lelia Dunlap
Louise McClung
Alyce Wilson
H. A. Snyder
John H. McCormick
J. Marshall McCluer
Hansford Bell
W. B. Harris
Harry O. Bell
Ollie H. Bell
Sallie M. Hamilton
Maggie Miller
William 8. Hawpe
Greenville
Deaths in Richmond area and vicinity 1900
Multiple obituaries report the deaths of Preston T. Link aged 16 at 1400 West Clay Street Richmond VA. Mrs. Fannie J. Ewing wife of J McC Ewing near Oak Dale after pneumonia. Annie H B Davidson widow of Dr G G Davidson of Lexington died in Curtis Oklahoma. Martha Linkswiler of Kerrs Creek aged 85 from a fall with surviving children Jacob Frank, Margaret Hartsook and two daughters in the West. interment at family burying ground near Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linx
West Clay Street
Richmond
Ewixn
Fannie J. Ewing
J. McC. Ewing
Oak Dale
William Black
Martha Linkswiler
Frank Linkswiler
Upper Kerr’s Creek
Michael Linkswiler
Frances Hatton
Mark Hatton
Jacob
Margaret Hartsook
Botetourt County
Denmark
Christmas Season Local Snapshots and County News
The itemized notes include fire destroys Buena Vista Fire Clay Works, Elder Bush preaching at Trinity Methodist, six prisoners awaiting transport to Richmond, sale of a Maple Avenue corner lot to Dr. Cold for 385 dollars, and a John D. Sterrett farm sale for 10090 dollars. Also reported are gasline work from Main Street toward Buchanan and Staunton, arson charge against Robert Patsy, whisky arrest of Robert Sandridge, marriage-license shortages, and a cold remedy ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
David Bush
Trinity Methodist Church
Maple Avenue
Wallace Street
R. G. Templeton
Long Holiday for Public Schools Ends Year
Public schools will close next Friday afternoon and reopen January 2, 1901. The Christmas break spans nearly two weeks, bringing relief to students and families while some worry about post holiday reorganization for teachers.
Lexington telephone office Christmas closure hours
The Lexington telephone office will close for Christmas Day on December 25, with limited hours from 7:30 P M to 10 P M. The notice is from Lexiserox Murvan Texkenone Co dated December 19 1900. Staunton Argus reports a local Gazette note on weddings and society gossip involving figures from Rockbridge and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexiserox Murvan Texkenone Co
Ely Dream Balm Ad Promises Quick Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement claims Ely's Dream Balm cures catarrh hay fever and cold in the head with immediate relief. It asserts no drying effect and soothing action for the mucous membrane. Priced 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Roellef
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Synod Plans Fund Drive for $309000 in Virginia
The Twentieth Century Fund committee of the Virginia Synod met in Lynchburg to raise at least 300000, with 100000 earmarked for Union Theological Seminary in Richmond and the rest divided among other institutions. An adjourned meeting in Richmond on December 27 will decide methods and allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of Virginia
H. A. White
Lexington
M. Wells
Staunton
F. J. Mefaden
Iburg
First Presbyterian Church
Lynchburg
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Captain Walter Bowie Dead In Richmond At 69
Captain Walter Bowie former Lexington resident died at his Richmond home after ten days of heart trouble. Born at Coles Point Westmoreland County he served as proctor of Washington and Lee University and later partner in Antrim Bowie Bowie West and Bowie Wilson firms. Survived by wife Gillie Ann Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bowie
Lexington
Richmond
Captain Bowie
Bowie
Coles Point
Westmoreland County
Washington and Lee University
General Lee
Antrim & Bowie
Bowie & West
Bowie & Wilson
Virginia
Gillie Ann Jones
County Court records mix theft trials and guardianship actions
George Hill alias Jon Beverly convicted of robbing Chesapeake and Ohio freight cars and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Ernest Stuart charged with entering freight cars. jailed ninety days. Robert Patsy alias Hubert Pleasants tried for entering freight cars and larceny. acquitted. A commission including W A Rhodes and others was appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Mary Ella Irvine. meeting set for December 29, 1900. Andrew J Smith named guardian of Nannie May Armstrong and Willie Armstrong. Rt R Lynn granted aid as a disabled Confederate soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hill
Jon Beverly
Chesapeake & Ohio
Ernest Stuart
Robert Patsy
Ubert Pleasants
W. A. Rhodes
W. A. Montgomery
James M. Anderson
Edward Montgomery
Groevyer
Mary Ella Irvine
Wiliam Armstrong
Enid Commission
Andrew J. Smith
Nannie
May
Willie Armstrong
R. Lynn
Marriage Ceremony at Lexington and Local Business Ads
A wedding notices Thomas Hos tetter and Mollier Drawbond take place at the Lexington Methodist parsonage on December 18, 1900. The page also promotes W. T. Steptoe & Co. liquor dealers in Lynchburg highlighting Steptoe’s Choice and Steptoe’s Old Velvet and inviting Rockbridge jug trade. Richmond Times reports Warwick C. White organizing the American Trade Association in Lexington with officers H. A. McCurdy president White vice president and S. Blam secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Steptoe & Co
Hill City
Steptoe
Rockbridge
Gooda
Main Street
Lynchburg
Richmond Times
Warwick C. White
Lexington
American Trade Association
H. A. McCurdy
S. 5. Blam
Mrs Martha Linkswiler Dies at Donmark Home
Mrs Martha Linkswiler aged about 85 86 dies at her son Frans Linkswiler’s Donmark residence after a fall and signs of paralysis. Survived by two sons and three daughters, funeral at Frank Linkswiler’s home conducted by Rev D A Penick, buried on the Lickswiler homestead. Denbark Denmark Va December 17 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Linkswiler
Frans Linkswiler
Donmark
Linkswiler
Lickswiler
Michael Linkewiler
Presbyterian Church
Andrew Davidson
Hatton
Francis Hatton
Capt
Mark Hatton
Wrank
Jacob Linkswiler
Margaret Harsock
Botetourt County
Rachel Jordan
Sumpter County
Florida
Martha Hasher
Sedgewick
Harvey County
Kansas
Frank Linkswiler
D. A. Penick
Lickswiler Homestead
Denmark, Va
Gilmore Mills News and Local Notes
Gilmore Mills Virginia reports James Gillett improving under Dr Burks care. O H Tolley visits his father T F Tolley. Hope Chiles recovers from indisposition. E B Wilson of Fancy Hill on business. T F Tolley earns 15 dollar second prize for James River Division track. Mrs D H Swartz improves after sore throat. The town anticipates its annual necktie and cigar gifts from wifey to hubby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Mills
James Gillett
0. R. Burks
O. H. Tolley
Cluster Springe
T. F. Tolley
Hope Chiles
E. B. Wilson
Fancy Hill
James River
D. H. Swartz
Jakey
NYU Senate Upholds Lee Hall of Fame Choice
The Association of Survivors of the Sixth Army Corps protested in Washington that General Robert E. Lee deserted the U S Army and is not a suitable American immortal. NYU Senate said it is too late to change the list and supports Lee's inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York University Senate
Association of Survivors
Sixth Army Corps
Washington, D. C
Robert E. Lee
Lee
United States Army
University Senate
Senate
General Lee
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo as a constitutional cure for catarrh claiming it affects blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any failure and urges readers to request circulars and testimonials. The notice also mentions deaths and illnesses in the McLeod family and Mrs Josie McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I’. J. Cheney & CO
Hall
Kilmer Swamp Root Offered Free Sample Bottles
Readers are told of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy praised as a 19th century medical triumph. The notice claims hospital and private practice success and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail to those who mention reading the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binshamton
Winter Goods and Holiday Stock on Offer
The seller markets men’s undershirts at 25 50 and 1 ladies pants and vests 25 60 and 1 union suits 50 children’s vests and pants 26 to 50 plus knit skirts in grey black with borders at 1 00 and solid colors at 60 toques for children and misses 25 and 50 Way’s muffler for all ages 25 60 and 76 cents furs boas 1 25 collars 2 00 to 7 50 jackets and long capes with a navy blue castor and black jacket priced 5 season’s gloves and holiday sweets stocked including candies nuts and Lowney’s box candies carpets art squares ingrain carpets rugs and oil cloths with carpet lining agency promoted for durability and warmth
Jahnke's Promises Better Service This Year
A store touts its renewed effort to serve customers, claiming this year offers improved service. The slogan emphasizes quality with the line if it's from Jahnke's it's good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jahnke
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. 8. Nuckins
Vennie Fisher
C. J. Bell
Mount Carmel
Santa Claus
Christ
Buchanan and
John D. Sterrett
Little River
Goshen
Samuel W. Sterrett
Highland County
Robert Plewante
Robert Sandridge
Mondey
Lindsay
Clerk Shields
E. W. Grove
Staunton Argus
Lexington Gazette
Wide
West Virginia
Rockbridge Baths
SYNOD
Hostverren—Dunawnonn
Methodist Pareenage
Turediy
H. P. Hamill
Thomas Hostetter
Mollier
Vesuvius
Gazarre
Gilmore Mills Matters
B. CO. McLeod
KR. J. McLeod
Auditor's Office
Norfolk
Tutt
Med
Adair
L. G. Jahnke Company
Samuel B. Waller, Jr
At Life Insurance
Witte
Graham & Co
Canton
Faseafern
Brown
Thos. S. White & Son
Rior Aes Prary
Nau, F
Pierson
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