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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
2
The Lexmerton Gazette lists subscription rates in advance for 1906 and general notices prices. It provides pricing for obituaries, tributes, business notices, and first and subsequent insertions, with a telephone contact and advertising inquiries.
The article surveys Secretary Root's push for greater federal control over interstate commerce insurance child labor and divorce laws and contrasts it with Senator Rayner's defense of state sovereignty. It notes Roosevelt's messages on Panama canal public land laws and naval personnel and mentions Roanoke's Evening World printing press upgrade and support for Senator Daniel's presidential bid.
The Richmond inquiry examined the State Board of Education on the 1904 book adoption. Attorney General William A. Anderson defended the multiple list citing cost, local needs, and expert guidance, and urged steadier book replacements to prevent upheaval and higher prices.
Cullings from Collierstown reports strong public school attendance with teachers from nearby counties and praise for local contractors managing the new graded school building. It notes Dr. Kent visiting for a hunting trip with Rev. Dr. Mebane, and mentions X Rays as a cheerful note for the Gazette force.
Culpeper Virginia dispatch reports William F. Bywaters a famed fox hunter and horse breeder was shot to death by James and Philip Strother at the Strother residence after Bywaters wed Viola Strother. The charge against Bywaters involved alleged wrongdoing with Viola’s sister. Bywaters attempted escape by climbing to the roof but was fatally wounded.
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge county for the week ending December 18. Transactions include John W. Lindsey to W H Clements for 85 acres near East Lexington, price 4000. Hopkins trustee to S O Campbell and Dr Robert Glasgow for the Lexington Hotel property on Main Street, price 11000. Cornelia Flora Fletcher to Reuben Rudacil for a lot and acre at Fairfield depot, price 950. Hugh A Waite spec's comm'r to Mrs Kate M Lilly for 67 acres north of Buena Vista, price 530. McKean to R L Robertson for a Goshen lot.
The Times-Dispatch announces a twenty five week serialization starting Sunday December 16 of a romance about Colonial Virginia and its English speaking peoples. The paper urges every Virginian to read and to provide copies to public schools where possible, praising the paper as a real American institution.
Miss Louise Griggs of Roanoke City High School delivered a plainspoken address to the State Teachers Association in Richmond. Her remarks on women in teaching drew hearty laughter from superintendents and prompted a resolution to record and publish the speech.
A local sale touts fancy meat products and new items including Gorp Prarep picture frames and Japanese goods in elegant Oriental packaging. The ad highlights 5 and 10 cent counter gifts, heavy weight wool suiting, plaid broadcloth, and umbrella handles with guaranteed silk covers. It also notes a busy grocery department and a chance to share profits on purchases.
The RockenocE Lime and Stone Co announces a Modern Store carrying Hamilton Brown Shoes for men women boys misses children and infants. They offer fall and winter goods including dry goods notions underwear hats gents furnishings and more with guaranteed satisfaction and exchange for all kinds of products.
The Richmond Evening Journal promotes a Bryan offer with a one year subscription to The Commoner for free when subscribing to The Journal for one year at $3. The Journal claims Virginia's best news coverage, independence from trusts, and support for Bryan and his platform.
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