Prosperity Shines Over Lexington and Rockbridge County
In 1902 Lexington and Rockbridge county report strong growth and market activity. Banks show solid deposits and loans, with the First National Bank and Bank of Rockbridge expanding. Industries include Rockbridge Lime and Stone Company, roller mills, wood works, and several wholesale groceries, aided by new rural mail routes and improved hospital services. Buena Vista thrives as a boom town with mills and furnaces boosting the local economy.
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Lexington
Rockbridge
First National Bank and Post Office
Virginia Military Institute
Washington and Lee University
William L. Wilson
Memorial Economics
Bank of Rockbridge
W.S. Hopkins
Wm. M. McElwee
J. W. McClung
First National Bank of Lexington
John T. Dunlop
B. E. Vaughan
H. C. Wise
Rockbridge Lime and Stone Company
Virginia
Carolinas
Lawrence Embree
Moses Bros
East Lexington
Glasgow
Natural Bridge
Rockbridge Baths
Buena Vista
Memorial note on Stonewall Jackson lineage and 19th century baptism
Genealogical fragments trace born 1798 in Loudoun County Virginia to a Jackson line and marriages to Jonathan Jackson and Blake B. Woodson. The text cites baptism of Thomas Jonathan Jackson in 1849 at Fort Hamilton and debates about relocating his mother’s remains to Lexington, with commentary from W. Va. The Gazette transcript notes Ansten as town name in a photographed caption.
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Jackson
Evirors Gaznette
Stonewall Jackson
Austen
W.va
W. Va
Ansten
Robert E. Lee
Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall) Jackson
Fort Hamilton
New York Harbor
Old St. John's Church
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
United States Army
Taylor
Dimmick
Army
New Orleans Times Democrat
Gen. Jackson
Lexington
Clifton Dale
Brownsburg
Rockbridge County
M. H. Lyles
Lillian McBride
Valley of Virginia
Frank T
Glasgow
Texington
Orto S. B, Walker
Death of Jessie Benton Fremont Widens Interest in Rockbridge
Mrs Jessie Benton Fremont widow of General Fremont died in Los Angeles on December 28 at age 78 after a period of pneumonia and frail health following a hip injury from a fall. Born a Virginian and connected to prominent figures, she eloped with John C Fremont and lived through western frontier hardships and European courts. A Gazett r feature notes her death and recalls Colonel James McDowell lineage and her marriage near Fairfield.
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Los Angeles
California
Rockbridge
Jessie Benton Fremont
General Fremont
Fremont
Europe
Thomas H. Benton
Washington
John C. Fremont
James McDowell
Woman Leaves Baby on Platform as Train Pulls Away
A woman arriving in Lynchburg from Lexington on Wednesday evening December 24 places her baby with a bystander while rushing to catch the Norfolk and Western train. The train departs with the infant still in the man’s arms, as hundreds chase after the moving carriage and police intervene to stop the train.
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Lynchburg
Lexington
Norfolk and Western
Christmas Season Reflections at Matecon Vista
Gazete correspondence notes Southern Seminary resumes activity as students return from holidays. Local marriages include John T. Harlow and Nettie E. Campbell. Officials report few incidents beyond minor drink-related fines and charitable gifts to needy children. Community events feature Sunday school, Methodist services, and a planned Masonic Lodge banquet. A circulating library initiative seeks public access. SY KLONE.
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Gazete
Southern Seminary
John T. Harlow
Nettie E. Campbell
Our City
Greenville
Sam Parker
Chicago
Express
Methodist Church
J. F. Stratton
Masonic Lodge
SY Klone
Local Correspondence Spans Holidays and News
Gazette reports holiday visits and community notes from Rockingham and surrounding areas. Families like Firebaugh, Rees, and McMillan share Christmas gatherings. weddings and engagements are noted. school staffing expands while mail service concerns rise. local stores and visitors from Roanoke to Waynesboro appear in the week’s social items.
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Fauntleroy Hyde
Richmond Medical College
Paul Walker
Regina
David Walker
Durham
N.C
Featherstone
Roanoke City
Alice Walker
W. Erskine Arnold
Porge
Bormgeek
Cadet Chaney
Pishburne Military School
Waynesboro
William
Robert White
Henry Rees
Mt. Clinton Academy
Rockingham
Mr. Brown
Buena Vista
Updike
W. EB. Arnold
Deora Eb. V
Baltimore and Ohio Midwinter Excursions to Washington
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run two popular midwinter excursions to Washington on January 22 and February 19, 1908. Round trip low rate with ten days return limit. For tickets and full details contact T. E. Jarrett, Agent, B and O Rt R Lexington Virginia.
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Baltimore and Ohio R, HR
Washington
T. E, Jarrett
Lexington
Large Lexington Christmas Goods Stock Attracts Early Shoppers
The store invites visitors to view a broad holiday selection including Bronze Ornaments Vases Nut Pick Sets Napkin Rings Sterling novelties and leather boxes plus Burnt Wood items ink wells and more. A wide range of Handkerchiefs Pocket Books Gloves Umbrellas Furs Linens Yarns Rugs and Christmas groceries are featured with special holiday pricing and extra help for early shopping.
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J. Scorr Moone
Wa. R. Kewnsepy
Ennedy
Lexmaron, Va
Rock Bridge
Julia Buckwith Jackson
Loudoun Co
Jonathan Jackson
Blake B. Woodson
C. H. Bucnanan
Buengs Vista
Richmond Times
Matecon Vista
Buffalo Forge
Allen
Lower Kerr's Creek
Elmer Engleman
Roanoke
Ancle
Peter Engleman
Norvelle Jones
Eunice Obenachain
Sam Adair
Florency Mary Adair
Samuel Early
Mississippi
Penick
Walter McCown
Spottanoou
Janie McC Inure
Bumgardner
Agnes Metown
Sallie Wilson
James Morrison
Pittsburg
Menn
Laura Morrigon
Miesanny Schafer
Susan McGuttin
Miss Harris
Spottswoor
Edna McGuttin
Spottewood Wills
Ikina
W Va
Hiparenta
Killiger
Marion
H. J. Lindsay
ALDTA
Alabka
Alg
Corliss, Coon & CO
New Youk, N.Y
Weaarens Dremiie
Vinorsra
United States District Court
D. W. Alderman
Henry C. Metowell
District Court of the United States
Western District of
PD. W.aldeman
Cosington
Alleghany
Depereegy
A.D
Henry C. Me~ Rowell
Harrisonburg
A. K. Fletcher
Randolph Street
H. Deyoung
Howse
Randolph
Henry Streets
T. Sillelds
Rabbitry
Dav
Lexinetos
Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers
Robert E. Hutton
Dow
Eae
Hockbridge
H. W. Amole
JC. M. Koones & Brow
Lexixaron
Rockbridge Farm
Nay's Creek
C. A. Lacy & Son
New Bank
Nocke
Morris
Cantos Varsne
Charles Pore
Agnor & Sheridan
Mihn Street
China
R. S. Anderson
Wade Masters
Wade Masters & C C
Washington Street
M. J. Hess
Optician and Jeweler
Main St
Lexington, Va
Lexington Gazette
Rockbridge Co
Ggg
Stearr Hercumson
Ialso
Germantown
Will
Lowney
Florida
J. McD
Adair
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