County finances and local appointments noted in Rockbridge county
A report for Rockbridge County shows receipts on hand as of June 27 1901 and receipts for year ending June 30 1902 totaling 31873.92 with disbursements of 32186.07, 312.15 over receipts. Salary allowances for county officers are listed, and town council notes include alley grade decision and water works supervision appointment of Charles J. Bosenfelder at 60 per month with bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rockbridge County
John H. Whitmore
A. Terry Shields
Pierson
Cold
Estill
Leteher
Penick
R. C. Walker
Marr
First National Bank of Lexington
Charles J. Bosenfelder
Rosenfelder
J. R.fox
Electric Bitters Prove Thorough Liver and Stomach Remedy
Ashaway resident C J Budlong hails Electric Bitters for curing jaundice and long liver troubles. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver kidney and stomach issues with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by B H Gorrell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key
C.J. Budlong
Ashaway
R. L
B. H. Gorrell
Courageous Cadet Refuses to Join Foul Demonstration
A Virginia Military Institute third class cadet, sent on state scholarship and held by parental sacrifice, refused to join a mass demonstration that led to suspensions and punishments for many cadets. He cited obligations to the State, his parents, and himself, showing more courage than facing battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
New Life Pills Claim Sudden Relief for Kennedale Reader
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas states distress in head and stomach eased after using Dr King's New Life Pills claiming a new man like feeling. The product touted as infallible for stomach and liver troubles and sold for 25 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorrell's
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Texas
Con
B. H. Gorrell
Christmas and watch night services listed in local churches
Dr Jas Lewis Howe led services at Beechenbrook chapel Sunday night. The Methodist congregation pounded their pastor Tuesday. Rev L B Turnbull preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Christmas services at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church begin 11:00 A M led by Rev Dr R J McBryde. Watch night services on Thursday at Trinity Methodist from 10:30 P M to midnight conducted by Rev J H High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Lewis Howe
Beechenbrook Chapel
The
Methodist Church
L. B. Turnbull
Baptist
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
R. J. McBryde
Trinity Methodist Church
J. H. High
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk’s Office
The County Clerk reports recent marriage licenses for Marion Price Manspile and Mabelia Mildred Manspire. Henry Milton Broughman and Cora Conner. Samuel Thompson Early and Florence Mary Adair. Charles Mackey Wilson and Eliza Etna Brown. Also an ad promotes Victor Liver Syrup for blues fatigue headaches constipation and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Price Manspile
Mabelia Mildred Manspire
A. W. Manspile
Henry Milton Broughman
Cora Conner
Henry ©. Conner
Samuel Thompson Early
Florence Mary Adair
Samuel Adair
Charles Mackey Wilson
Eliza Etna Brown
Jas. H. Brown
Marriages of Tobe Irwin and Gussie Ruley and Dixon Donald and Grace Dixon
Two society notices record weddings: Tobe Calvin Irwin wed Gussie Ruley at Lexington on December 28 1902 and William Henry Donald married Grace Virginia Dixon at James T. Dixon’s home near Monmouth on December 17 1902. Also announced are the Lee Memorial Calendars benefiting Jackson Memorial Hospital now on sale at the local bookstore and two drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrwwin-Roulkey
Lexington
D. A. Penick
Tobe Calvin Irwin
Misa Gussie Ruley
Donaud Dixon
Monmouth
James T. Dixon
Dee
ID. A. Penick
William Henry Donald
Grace Virginia Dixon
Lee
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Local residents spend holidays in towns across the region
Numerous Lexington area residents and their relatives are listed visiting family during the Christmas season. Names include D. E. Witt in Washington City, Bland Massey in Nelson county Lexington visitations, Herbert Charlton from Newport News, Ernest L. Rhodes and Atlanta bride with Rhodes parents, Robert T. McLeod in Richmond, John M. Quisenberry in Rockbridge, Jennie Crigler in Farmville, W. G. McDowell in Lewisburg, Samuel T. Bull near Thaxton, Ruff visiting Lexington, W. D. Gresham in King and Queen county, D. H. Kern in Harrisonburg, W. L. Morris returning to Lexington, Clara Gilson visiting 518 Commonwealth Ave, Clara Bobbitt formerly of Lexington, Clara Sheridan at Notre Dame in Baltimore, J. Ran Tucker at home from Harvard, Guendolen Howe from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Mr and Mrs Frank Moore’s marriage noted in another column, and Mrs Charles Myers with her parents in Union Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Charlton
Newport News
8. C. Charlton
Ernest L. Rhodes
Bride
Atlanta, Ga
Rhodes
Frank Rhodes
Robert T. McLeod
State Auditor’s Office
Richmond
Colterstown
John M. Quisenberry
House of Delegates
Rockbridge
Jennie Cr
W. D. Gresham
Lexington High School
Mantapike
King and Queen County
D. H. Kern
Harrisonburg
F. P. Rhodes
WL. Morris
Falls Mills
W. Va
Lexington
Roanoke Times
Clara Gilson
Lula Walls
Commonwealth Avenue
Gibson
Clara Bobbitt
Lexingtom
Clara Sheridan
Notre Dame School
Baltimore
Jonn Sheridan
J. Ran Tucker
Harvard University
H. St. Geo. Tucker
Guendolen Howe
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Jas
Lewis Howe
Frank Moore
Kentucky
Washington
Richmond Dispatch
Charles Myers
James P. Smith
Union Theological Seminary
Princeton
Christmas Sunday Schools Entertainment Plans Listed
Grace Memorial Episcopal Presbyterian and Trinity Methodist Sunday schools schedule Christmas trees and programs this week. Grace Memorial holds 4 PM today, Presbyterian at 4 o clock, Decenber 26th events noted, Tenbrook school Friday at 4 30, Trinity Methodist Friday at 7 30, Baptist Tuesday at 3 PM with attendees remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Feecenbrook
Trinity Methodist Sunday School
Baptist Sunday School
Mrs. Katherine Hileman Dies at Timber Ridge
Katherine Hileman wife of Daniel J. Hileman of near Timber Ridge died at her home Thursday December 18 after two years with consumption. She was 66, a lifelong Presbyterian and member of Old Stone church for 42 years. Surviving are husband, five sons Joseph D Charles8 John P George C and L Samuel Hileman, and daughter Mary D. Funeral Saturday at Old Stone church led by Rev. J. E. Booker. Burial followed at the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hileman
Daniel J. Hileman
Timber Ridge
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
Hileman
Stoutawire
Rosnoke County
Quiet wedding binds Black and Wilmore in Rockbridge County
In Rockbridge County at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Black near Buffalo Milla Miss Janie Moore Black wed Mr James Herbert Wilmore son of the late Jacob Wilmore of Rockbridge now long time Marshall Tex resident. After the ceremony the couple rode to Natural Bridge station and took the Chesapeake and Ohio train to Marshall Texas for their home. Deeds also filed in the Clerk's office covering land sales in Rockbridge county during the week ending December 23. Firenze Campbell to M B Campbell 384 acres on branch of South River adj J R Campbell 180. Graham M Leech to Harvey Rader 36 acres on Buffalo adj J A Clemmer 21200. J McD Adair to Mrs Mattie J Canter 4 acres in Fairfield 100. Jacob Jackson to J W Argenbright 2,857 160 acres in Walkers Creek District. Eleanor M Paxton to Katherine G Paxton 250 acres adj G W Agnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Black
Buffalo Milla
Janie Moore Black
James Herbert Wilmore
Jacob Wilmore
Rockbridge
Marshall
Tex
Wilmore
Natural Bridge
Gorodn
Rockbridge County
Florence
Campbell
M. B. Campbell
Southriver
Adj
J. R. Campbell
Graham M Leech
Harvey Rader
Buffalo
J. A. Clemmer
J. McD. Adair
Mattie J. Canter
Fairfield
Jacob Jackson
J. W. Argenbright
Walker's Creek
Eleanor M. Paxton
Katherine G. Paxton
G. W. Agnor
Kerr's Creek ladies host New Year lunch at Miss Lowman's
On December 31 from 2 p.m. to midnight the Kerr's Creek women serve lunch oysters ice cream and refreshments at the home of Miss Sue E Lowman near Engleman store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr's Creek
Sue E. Lowman
Engleman’s
Kentucky couple wed in Millersburg Presbyterian church
The Kentucky Citizen reports the December 17 wedding of Lois Thorn of Millersburg and Frank Moore of Lexington Virginia. Officiant Dr H R Laird led a ceremony with Usher John Stuart J M Thorn Charles Jones Banks Neil and maid of honor Lelia McClintock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Paris
Frank Moore
Lexington
Lois Wallace Thorn
Millersburg
Mies Lois Thorn
Presbyterian Church
Virginia
H. R. Laird
John Stuart
J. M. Thorn
Charles Jones
Banks Neil
Klocksin
Dr. Laird
Lelia McClintock
Franaird
Richmond
Mendelssohn
Margaret
Death notices from Lee County Courier in Marianna Arkansas
The Lee County Courier reports the death of Philander Ewing Northern at his Marianna home on Saturday the 13th at ten o clock. It notes his standing as a popular merchant, his marriages and children, faith, Masonry, and the funeral led by Rev. E A Bingham under Masonic auspices. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Hattie Beard Wright in Lexington, survivor details, funeral rites in Bedford county, and a special train for burial transport to Big Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County Courier
Marianna
Ark
Philander BE. Northern
Philander Ewing Northern
Lee County
Mason, Tenn
Mary Francis Maclin
Ners
Hila Taylor Thompson
Brownville
Tenn
Northern
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Binghaw
C. L. Wright
Hattie Beard Wright
Charter L. Wright
A. BE. Beard
Bedford County
Lexington
Shust
Wright
Balcony Falls
Minnie Beard
W. B. Beard
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Big Island
Value of Local Advertising Draws Big Christmas Crowd
A large county crowd flocked to town for Christmas shopping last Saturday. The Gazette notes stores that advertised in town papers drew the biggest crowds, proving the value of local advertising. Lexington features an unusual assortment of Christmas goods on sale this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Lexington
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
An early patent remedy claims rapid cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Advertisements promise refund of the purchase price if not effective. boxes bear E. W. Grove’s signature and cost 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Buffalo District Mutual Phone line nears completion
The Buffalo District Mutual Phone company has the line nearly finished with wiring mounted on poles and phones to be installed soon. Local owners Elbart and A B Montgomery run the old line. harmony with Lexington residents is hoped as the new firm seeks connections. The item also notes church services, illnesses, visits, and Christmas greetings from the Gazette correspondents in Raphine and Clifton Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Collier's Creek
Gazette
Buffalo District Mutual
Messrs. Elbart
A. 8
Montgomery
Burwell
Lexington
Herbert Knick
Blacksburg School
M. A. Knick
Carrie Wilson
Salem
May Wilson
Kentucky
G. G. Tribbett
Presbyterian Church
Miss Hope Chiles Returns Home for Christmas
Gilmore's Mill notes say Miss Hope Chiles is home from Southern Seminary Buena Vista for Christmas. Joe Gilmore, at Maseey Business College Richmond, came home for the holidays Saturday night. T E Hassett, night operator, left for Staunton Va. W 8 Layman of Greenwood Va. arrived to relieve him. A pay car passed Monday with small currency boosts. J W Gilmore received a valuable thoroughbred driving mare from Colonel Tucker VMI Lexington. Mrs W H Chiles spent days in Roanoke visiting sister Mrs Watson. Jim Swinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gilmore
Colonel Tucker
Lexington
W. H. Chiles
Roanoke
Mrs. Watson
Jim Swinger
Christmas notices and local greetings from Agricola Filia
The item notes James Lindsay is confined to a room with muscular rheumatism. Clarence Obenschain of Richmond Medical College and J Grover Teaford with Robert Berry from Blacksburg are home for holidays. The Young People's Missionary Society plans a supper on December 26 offering oysters ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricola Filia
Mother Grays Powders for Children Ad
Nurse Mother Gray in New York reports success curing feverishness and stomach ills among children. Claims to move bowels and destroy worms with 30,000 testimonials. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. Sample free at Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen 8
le Roy
N.Y
Trials of the Trangressor in Pierson’s Chain Gang
Mayor Pierson defends a new chain gang for petty criminals, with work at 25 cents daily to fund fines. Henry Rose escapes after lock tampering. authorities threaten corporal punishment and harsher measures to enforce the law amid racial bias in the depiction of the offenders and the mayor’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Samuel Walker
Joe Franklin
Henry Rose
Doe Flint
John Smith
Jamestown
Rose
Death of Mrs Emma Gulley Culton at Brownsburg
Announcement of the Sunday death of Emma Gulley Culton aged about 70 at the home of her nephew J Woods Culton near Brownsburg. Chronic paralysis left her partly deaf since youth. She is survived by her husband Zachariah Cal eh. A New Providence church communicant her remains were buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gulley Culton
J. Woods Culton
Brownsburg
New Providence Church
Xmas Greetings and Local Visitors in Clinton Area
Dec 23 notes visitors from Clinton Mass Mr Harry Hart visiting his father Mr John H Hart of our burg also Mr John A Rapp miller plans a week or ten days with friends near Rapps Mill this county Mr P A Deacon home from Blacksburg Va for Xmas vacation town quiet during holidays A merry Xmas to THE GAZETTE and its readers DAL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Dal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chi Gazette
Liximercy, Va
Council
Newport News Press
Victor
D. E. Witt
Washingto City
Bland Mas Ie
Nelson County
L Xington
AD. J. Hileman
Philander Ewing
J. A. Quarles
Mt. Carmel
J. E. Booker
Quarles
Hamilton
Catherine Fultz
Isaac Fultz
Lee Fultz
Lewisburg
Druscilla Wilson
Will Harris
Whitelaing
N.J
Big Sandy River
Harold McCormick
J. Bell
Charles Bell
X.X.X
L. R. Markwood
J. A. Parker
Wilurn
H. T. Parker
Clifton Forge
Percy Berry
Adams Express
Blacksburg
Jé. Belle Moore
Emory Rawlings
Las Vegas
Raphine Chapel
Gilmore’s Mill
Ayer
J. C. Williams
Attica, N.Y
Lexington Produce Market
Renee
Lyons, Mundy & Co., Clothiers, Tailors and Gents’ Furnishers
Corner Main and
Nelson Streets
Lexington, VA
Strain & Patton
Strauss & Bros
Lexington Hotel
Clothiers
Furnishers
Florida
Malaga
Brazil
Ventemere
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