Christmas greetings and local notices from Rockbridge area
The note from J Bell thanks readers for sympathy during illness and shares slow improvement and inability to go outdoors due to cold weather. The column then lists numerous personal visits, travels, and greetings among residents of Lexington, Staunton, Rockbridge, and surrounding towns, with many names and towns noted in a festive holiday roundup.
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Gazette
Raphe
J. Bell
Mr. Gell
Tak Gaette
Editor Gazette
Unclaimed Letters List and Patent Medicine Ads
Week ending December 21 lists unclaimed letters at Lexington post office including Clark Mrs Margaret Hollins Charles Margust John Hendrix Miss Martha Kirckwood Rey Ke Wood Mrs J T Persons calling please say advertised McCuuna Parrox P M. Sueer ad for Mother Gray cure feverishness and bowel worms claim 80 000 testimonials. Allen S Olmstead LeRoy N Y offers Allen's Foot Ease to keep feet warm and dry cures chilblains swollen sweaty sore aching damp feet sold by druggists and shoe stores.
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Sueer
Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Allen
Almanack lists vast state information and postal guide
The Warrock Richardson Almanack by Clyde W. Saunders of Richmond offers a comprehensive draft of Inwe, Constitution sections, wills law, a full postal guide, election results, state officials, postal laws, institutional directories, population data, judiciary, and county owners. Price by mail ten cents. Also touts Electric Bitters as a tonic with claims of curing nervousness, sleeplessness, stomach upset, and general weakness, sold by BlaH. Gortell, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrock-Richardson
Clyde W. Saunders
Richmond
Gortell
Memorial gathering honors Lexington pastor Manly
Rev Dr Charles Manly of Lexington Baptist Church was remembered by a large crowd of parishioners who brought supplies for his parsonage larder last Wednesday afternoon. The report also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a testimonial from T R Beall of Beall Mississippi about his wife’s recovery after taking the remedy, including bottle details and a druggist guarantee.
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Charles Manly
Lexington Baptist Church
Manly
Watch-night Service at Trinity Methodist Church
Watch night services will be held at Trinity Methodist church Thursday night starting 10 45 p m and ending at midnight. An impressive service is planned and the public is invited.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Running like mad down the street dumping the occupants, or a hundred other accidents occur daily. It behooves everybody to have a reliable Salve handy and there’s none as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Burns, Sores, Eczema and Piles disappear quickly under its soothing effect at Gorrell’s drug store.
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Pool Ts Bucklen
K. UT
Gorrell
Postmaster Patton Remembered by Lexington Firms
Christmas well wishers from Lexington business firms sent various confections and delicacies to Postmaster Patton and his assistants. Blunders are costly, yet Dr King’s New Life Pills offer gentle relief for dyspepsia and bowel troubles. Mr. J B E Deaver hosted Trinity Methodist Church officials on Main Street last night.
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Patton
Lexington
Dr. King
BTL
Gortell
J. BE. Deaver
Trinity Methodist Shurch
Main Street
Stops the Cough Works Off the Cold Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with slogan No Cure No Pay. It also promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claiming relief for both men and women to maintain vigor into old age and warns that neglect may lead to graveyards.
Christmas entertainments for Lexington Sunday schools
Lexington Sunday schools staged festive Christmas programs with songs recitations and treats. Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian groups hosted afternoon or evening events with Superintendents B H Gorrell R J McBryde J M Sensensey and F T Glasgow guiding programs. Santa Claus appeared at several, distributing gifts and candy to children.
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Lexington
Biaptist
China
Santa Claus
B. H. Gorrell
Rosa Quisenberry
Charles Manly
J. H. Light
J. McD. Adair
Annie Benson
Trinity Methodist Church
J M. Sensensey
Bessie Quisenberry
Presbyterian Sunday School
F. T. Glasgow
Lilly Catlett
Industrial Prosperity Marks Lexington and Rockbridge Year
The year brought satisfactory industrial conditions in Lexington and Rockbridge with good crops, active manufacturing, and rising business. Washington and Lee University advances include a new Engineering Hall and dormitories. The Rockbridge Lime and Stone Company posted strong output and a fertilizer lime patent. Local banks reported solid gains, and a public telephone system plus rural routes served the area. Agricultural prices remained favorable for poultry and eggs, while street fines post Christmas reflected liquor issues.
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Lexington
Rockbridge
Washington and Lee University
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
E. L. Embree
Buena Vista
J. H. Adams
Lynchburg
Lawrence Embree
Bank of Rockbridge
Hopkins
Wm. M. McElwee, Jr
J. W. McCleng
First National Bank of Lexington
Messrs
J. T. Dunlop
B. E. Vaughan
H. C. Wise
W.c.firebaugh
Glasgow
Natural Bridge
C&o
Pretty home marriage announced near Kerr's Creek
Miss Minnie Trevey Adair will wed James Webb Mohler this afternoon at 5 30 at the bride’s Kerrs Creek home. Rev D A Penick to officiate. No attendants. Parlor adorned with greenery and an arch. Few friends to witness. supper to follow. After visiting Rockbridge Staunton New Ross Ind and Abingdon Ill they will reside in Grinnell Town. Groom long a resident there. Gifts reflect wide esteem for the bride.
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Kerr's Creek
Minnie Trevey Adair
J. L. Adair
James Webb Mohler
C.M. Shewey
D. A. Penick
Rockbridge County
Staunton
New Ross
Ind
Abingdon
Ill
Rev J E Booker Resigns to Lead Evangelistic Work
The Lexington Presbytery met in a called session at the Presbyterian church lecture room to act on Reverend J E Booker’s resignation as Timber Ridge Presbyterian pastor and grant his request to become superintendent of evangelistic and home mission work for the Synod of Virginia. The resignation was accepted and the new duties approved. Present were moderator Rev Henry Miller and fellow ministers including Rev Booker, Rev Thornton Whaling, Rev L R Turnbull, Rev McCown, Rev A W Hamilton, Rev D A Penick, and Prof Addison Hogue.
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Lexington
Presbyterian Church of
J. E. Booker
Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church
Synod of Virginia
Henry Miller
Booker
Thornton Whaling
L. R. Turnbull
Mr. McCown
A.W. Hamilton
D. A. Penick
Addison Hogue
Fire at Kyger barn causes heavy loss and suspected arson
A morning blaze at Mr. Newton Kyger's Piney Till area destroyed the barn, corn-crib, 1000 bushels of corn, 55 bushels of wheat, 60 tons of hay, and equipment. Loss exceeds $2000, with $800 insured in Rockbridge Mutual. Fire suspected incendiary, first spotted in the straw stack around five or six. Also notes confusion over Christmas holiday end dates for county schools per 1902 board resolution.
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Newton Kyger
Neas
Lyle Place
Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company
Deeds of bargain and sale recorded in Rockbridge county
The Rockbridge county clerk recorded deeds of bargain and sale for the week ending December 29. Transactions include Glasgow to J R Arthur. Susannah P Miller to James Zollman. Irene K Uramnaman to J A Brooks. M A Morrison to John W Kelley. Kelley to Oscar Swartz el. Swartz el to Miss T Lena Law. Robert Catlett as special commissioner to Fred Caul. Katherine G Paxton to W T Robey and K F Robey. G D Leteher as special commissioner to A W Harman Jr. Also Clifton Forge visitors and local residents described in social notes. several obituaries and health updates follow.
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Rockbridge County
Frank T. Glasgow
J. R. Arthur
Fitz Lee Street
Glasgow
Susannah Preston Miller
James M. Zollman
Lexington
Wallace
Katherine G. Paxton
W.T. Robey
Kk. F. Robey
J.T. Dunlop
Price One Cent The Sun newspaper offer
The Sun offers one cent per copy to readers in the District of Columbia and several states, claiming nationwide reach with foreign correspondents. It touts market reports, educational value, and low subscription rates, listing prices for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions from Baltimore publishers.
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District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Delaware
United States
The
Sun
Nait
the Sun
Europe
China
South Africa
Philippines
Porto Rivo
Cuba
Panawa
Washington
New York
Harge
Baltimore
Norfolk
Charleston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Daily Sun
Sunday Sun
Weekly Sun
Trustee's Sale in Lexington Virginia by Kelley
Trustee Jno W Kelley will sell Dec 19 1903 at 12 M on Lexington premises under two deeds of trust by Geo L Lewis and Esther Lewis to highest bidder a house and lot adjoining Jno Dig and the Baptist church, conveyed by E H Letcher. Cash to cover debts and costs, balance in one year with purchaser bond. homestead waived.
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Jno. W. Kelley
Lexington
Geo. L. Lewis
Esther Lewis
Rockbridge County
Clark
Geo. Lewis
Y.Y
Jno
Lectured Baptist Church
Lewis
Letcher
Kelley
Postponed sale to January with same terms
Postponed sale advertised above to take place on Saturday the 2nd day of January 104 under the same terms. J. W. Kelly, Trustee.
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Wis Post Pond
J. W, Kelly
Trostee
Low rate Washington Jacksonville rail fare offered
Washington to Jacksonville round trip rail option with sleeping car, meals included. Tickets priced at very low rates. Travel from Washington to Jacksonville January 26, depart Jacksonville February 10. Return details indicate bundled accommodations and dining on board.
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Washington
Serboard Alp Link
Jacksonville
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Christmas Gift Suggestions From an Unusual Store
A bustling catalog notes a wide range of holiday items including work boxes, collars and cuff boxes, brush sets, collapsible leather cups, nut pick sets, purses, pocket books, and handbags. It highlights shawls, furs, gloves, mufflers, handkerchiefs in various fabrics, and a rare Indian bead chains line, with evergreen decorations and a limited calendar offer intended for year round display.
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Great Northwest
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J. R. Beeton
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Southeastern Tariff Association
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John H. Whitmore
William Crist
Steubenville
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J. R. Crist
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William B. White
John Lee
Pittsburg
John 1D. Bowyer
H.C. Bowyer
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Frank W. Jenks
Bertie Jenks
J. Templeton Adair
University College of Medicine
Harry L. Conner
Mr. Conner
Rockbridge Baths
J. A. Conner
Macone. Warner
Southern Express Messenger
Washington, D. C
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J. W. Gleason
Clifton Forge
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J. Lyons
Lyons Clothing Company
Louise and
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William ©. Fuller
Knoxville, Tenn
B. Fuller
Jewell Powell
Duluth, Minn
Virginia Female Institute
J. W. Gillock
Thomas Oney
Charles A. Lacy
Edna Oney
Edward Watson
T.T. Agner
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H. A. Markham
H. C. Fisher
Master Cochran Fisher
Washington, D.C
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Alexander Harman
Asher W. Harman
Greenbrier Valley
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John M. Manly
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Warrock-Richardson Almanack
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Chesapeake and Ohio
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Misa Adair
Mr. Booker
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J. A. Brooks
Gilmore
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B. L. Tolley
W.C. Kahle
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Joe Tolley
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Palmville Normal School
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Mt. Carmel
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Flovanna County
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Harrisonburg
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Buchanan
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Howard L. Kennedy
Clover Bossom
Ayer
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