Modern Progress in New York Office Buildings and Paint
The article describes vast office blocks in New York with 26 story offices and hotels spanning a city block. It details L. & M. Paint cost efficiency and coverage with linseed oil mix, promising repainting if any defect exists and noting charitable donations of L. & M. products. Sold by McCrum Drug Co Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Thero of Colonial Virginia at the Operahouse
The performance Friday Saturday and Monday featured moving pictures on Jamestown, Bacon's rebellion, the first cargo of Negroes, the landing of John Smith, the colonial ball and the Jamestown church. Vaudeville specialties complemented the program for an attractive, instructive show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Virginia
Jono Smith
Jamestown Church
Cream Balm labeled to meet Pure Food Law claims
A newspaper note clarifies that the Pure Food Law does not endorse or guarantee any preparation. Medicines must list ingredients if present, and Ely's Cream Balm, a common remedy for cold in the head hay fever and nasal catarrh, lacks any injurious drug and thus complies with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
DeCoven Male Quartette Shine at Heary Street Hall
The DeCoven Male Quartette performed at Heary Street Hall last night to a warm reception. Each number drew enthusiastic applause and encores, with Miss Van Horne winning audience approval as a reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heary St. Olera House
Miss van Horne
King of throat and lung remedies hailed
Empire Georgia resident O Elridge praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy. He says seven years of use proves it cures croup and throat lung troubles for his children. Sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store for 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
O. Elridge
Empire
Tee
B. H. Gorrell
Fire alarm at Beeton's Laundry from lamp explosion
A lamp exploded in Beeton's Laundry office on Saturday night around 8:30. Firemen arrived promptly but were not required, and the damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeton
Electric Bitters touted as cure amid mixed notices
An 8 year old James of Levellen praises Electric Bitters as a cure for chills and jaundice with 50 cent bottles. The State Corporation Commission cites Adairs and Southern Express for excess shipping charges and sets January 27 for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Levellen
8. C
Lawe
B. H. Gorrell
State Corporation Commission
Adairs
Southern Express
Corporation Commission
Dust shower reported at sea from Gulf of Mexico
The steamer Monterey arriving from Vera Cruz Progreso and Havana reported a white powdery dust shower at sea on January 11 in the Gulf of Mexico. The powder resembled flour and stuck to the ship, with no volcanic grit in the composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Monterey
Vera Crus
Progreso
Havana
Meantime Remedies and Local Court Sentences
The article notes Foley’s Orino Laxative as a cure for constipation and praises its mild effects. It reports H W Gorrell and Mae Huffman jailed for six and three months respectively for cheese theft at Harris Brothers and a shirt theft from Luther Duli, with Justice McKee presiding. Joe Fitzgerald of Greenville fined $61.10 plus costs for Christmas fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Huffman
Spotswood
Harris Brothers
Luther Duli
McKee
Joe Fitzgerald
Greenville
Certifies Foley's Honey and Tar Refund Policy
Advertisement asserts druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs and colds. Claims the product stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia, and consumption with no opiates. Warns genuine product in a yellow package and to refuse substitutes. 8 H Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Gorrell
Gorrell
Stuart farm sale near Decatur to John King
The Stuart farm of 1023 acres near Decatur was sold by Mar. J. G. Dixon as agent to Mr. John King for 2137.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Decatur
Mar. J. G. Dixon
John King
Dr Kings New Life Pills Booster Claim by User
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills improved his stomach liver and bowels function and promises refunds at B H Gorrell's drug store if not satisfied. The ad notes a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
B. H. Gorrell
Cough Remedies Advertised With Cautionary Notes
A fragmented old ad warns against unsafe cough cures and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar and Dr. Fabiney’s Syrup as genuine options. The text hints at bedtime remedies for babies and cautions readers to rest in bed during illness.
Personal notices from Lexington residents and visitors
A lengthy list recalls locals and guests in Lexington including Mrs. W S McClanahen of Roanoke visiting her parents, H Greenlee Sengeney of Washington DC visiting his father, J Ed Deaver traveling to Baltimore for business, J McDowell Wilkerson visiting his mother, Charles M Boogher visiting his sisters, and several others from Hot Springs to Richmond. Also noted are hospital visits, a telegram about Charlie Bodell, the death of E Henry Gilbert, and Mrs. Walter McCown returning from Richmond where her husband underwent an appendicitis operation. The report also notes Hon S W Sterrett’s close call with indigestion while staying at the Lexington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McClanahen
Roanoke
Daniel M. Raley
H. Greenlee Sengeney
Charleston
D. C
James M. Sengeney
J. Ed. Deaver
Baltimore
J. McDowell Wilkerson
Lewisburg
W. Va
Lexington
W. V. Wilkergon
Charles M. Boogher
St. Louis
8. C. Campbell
W. H. Agner
Messie
Thomas A. Sterrett
Hugh Wright
John W. Miley
Hot Springs
Harry M. Loyall
Richmond
Gordonsville
Joan C. Loyall
G. E. Vaughan
Lynchburg
B. KE. Vaughan
Jennie Parry Crigler
Farmville
State Normal School
G. M. Bodell
Pittsburg
Charlie Bodell
Piteburg
Mias
Nell Bodell
Bodell
E. Henry Gilbert
Buena Vista
Gilbert
Rockbridge
Hogan
Walter McGown
Kerre Creek
St. Luke’s
George S’. Snead
Princess Ann
Memorial Hospital
Lee-Jackson Day Observance in Lexington Highlights
In Lexington on Lee-Jackson Day the Graham Lee Literary Society held an 8 p.m. program in Lee Memorial Chapel with music by the Virginia School for the Blind orchestra led by Beardsworth. Speakers included E K Burks and E W Somers. debate supported local option versus state prohibition. Veterans, Confederate groups, and the Blue Hotel banquet followed, with addresses by Greenlee D Letcher and William E Shields praising Robert E Lee and John Letcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Graham Lee
Messrs
W. G. Long
Virginia
H. R. Mahler
A. L. Herald
West Virginia
L. G. Scott
William 8. Hammond
J. R. Long
W. 8. Cu
Blue Hotel
Edward Moore
Frank Paxton
Queeta
Court House
Georges M. Ginger
Lee-Jackson Camp
Edward L. Graham
Camp
W. 8. Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church
Graham
Lee
Jackson
Stonewall
Rockbridge
J. Preston Moore
Lee Jackson
Behaef
Moore
Meesrs
Greenlee D. Letcher
Robert BE. Lee
William E. Shields
John Letcher
Shields
Governor Letcher
Virginian Legislatue
United States Congress
Old Dominion
Stonewall Jackson
Letcher
Will
First National Bank elects officers long-time head Vaughan chosen president
At Tuesday morning stockholders meeting of the First National Bank, B E K Vaughan was elected president and Capt J Preston Moore was re elected vice president. H C Wise becomes cashier, W C Firebaugh assistant cashier, and Leo G Sheridan added a new position. Vaughan has long led the bank and is regarded as a top local businessman. Wise and Firebaugh receive deserved promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
B. EK. Vaughan
J. Preston Moore
H. C. Wise
W. C. Firebaugh
Leo G. Sheridan
Vaughan
Messrs, Wise and Firebaugh
Dr James J Vance Sermons at Lexington Presbyterian Church
Dr James J Vance of Newark New Jersey conducts services at Lexington Presbyterian Church this week with morning and evening meetings at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. He has impressed congregations and spoke to students at Washington and Lee University Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Vance
Newark
N. d
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Vance
Washington and Lee University
Lee Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans Elects Officers
At the annual meeting in the Courthouse on Monday the Lee Jackson Camp elected officers led by Commander J. P. Moore and lieutenant commander A. S. Montgomery. Other officers include Adjutant W. C. Stuart, Chaplain Rev. Charles Manly, Quartermaster T White, Treasurer Ek. Moore, Color Sergeant H. E. Moore, Color Guards George Bare and W F Johnston, Vidette J H Whitmore. The executive committee consists of J. P. Moore, A A Waddell, E A Moore, A S Montgomery and W O Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee- Jackson
Mesare
J. P. Moore
A.A. Wadell
HB. A. Moore
A. S. Montgomery
W. C. Stuart
Charles Manly
T. §. White
Ek. Moore
H. E. Moore
George Bare
W.F. Johnston
J. H. Whitmore
Mesera
A. A Waddell
E A. Moore
Montgomery
W. O. Stuart
Mrs Emily Howell Campbell Dies in Lexington After Brief Illness
Mrs Emily Howell Campbell wife of John L Campbell treasurer of Washington and Lee University died suddenly at home in Lexington Sunday morning after a ten day cold. She lived in Philadelphia before. survived by husband son and mother. Funeral held Monday at R K Lee Memorial Episcopal Church with burial in Lexington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Howell Campbell
John L. Campbell
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Campbell
Richmond
Mis
Anne Ruffner Howell
Arthur Howell
Philadelpia
Philadelphia
W. H. Ruffner
Asheville
N.C
Lexington Council weighs fire plug near Iron Bridge
At last Thursday night’s meeting Mayor Kennedy and Council members discussed placing a fire plug near the Iron bridge at the Point to improve protection. The panel noted closest plugs are at the Institute and Main Street below Boley’s store and referred the inquiry to the water committee for cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Cowncilman Campbell
Denver
Hutton
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
N. W. Moses
J. W. Gilmore
Iron Bridge
Flea
Institute
Boley
Main Street
Myers
Pendleton
A. W. Warner
Charles E. Straub
East Lexington
Annual Camp Frank Paxton meeting discusses Jefferson Davis day
The Camp Frank Paxton of the Sons of Confederates met at the Courthouse at 11 AM with attendance light. Commandant K L Graham presided. adjutant W Horace Lackey, reports and new members Merars R G Paxton Glasgow and Lee G Sheridan Lexington join the roll. Officers elected include Graham as commander and McNutt, Pendleton, Lackey, Firebaugh, Hamilton, Muller, White, Texpleton, Latane. Executive committees to confer with Lee Jackson Camp over June memorial day observance and possible inviting John Goode to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paxton
K. L. Graham
W. Horace Lackey
Jefferson Davis
Lee-Jackson
John Goode
Merars
R. G. Paxton
Glasgow
Lee G. Sheridan
Lexington
Messie
JL. Graham
W. M. McNutt
M. Pendleton
W. C. Firebaugh
Warren G. Hamilton
Henry Muller
Reid White
W. F. Texpleton
John B. Latane
Mrs Bodell Injured By Large Dog At Main And Nelson
Mrs G M Bodell was struck by a large dog owned by A B Beckwith at the Main and Nelson corner Friday afternoon. She suffered a fractured skull above the right eye and was taken home after Dr Glaegow provided surgical care. Her condition was reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Bodell
Main and
Nelson
A. B. Beckwith
Marriage and death notices from Buena Vista
The Bucena Vista budget reports the marriage of Miss Gertrude Elaine Sanborn and Mr. David Bromley in Lexington performed by Rev. W. Coaley Bell, with the couple returning to Buena Vista the same night. It also notes the death of John P. Bryant after a fall, survived by a wife and two children, and mentions Rev. J. A. McClure leaving Buena Vista for Henderson New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Elaine Sanborn
David 8
Bromley
Buena Vistane
Episcopal
Lexington
W. Coaley Bell
R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church
Buena Viata
W. H. Sanborn
People’s Bank
John P. Bryant
Dikernon
Hierkull
Bryant
Heia
Odd Fellower
Knights of Pythias
J. A. McClure
Presbyterian Church
Henderson
N. Y
Washington and Lee Defeats Virginia in 28 to 21 Game
Washington and Lee beat Virginia 28 to 21 in a forty minute college basketball game. The first half saw Virginia lead early before Washington and Lee pulled away. Streit and Oebourn led the visitors while Glenn and Scott starred for Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg News
Charlottesville
Washington and Lee
University of Virginia
Virginia
Jsitors
Lexingtonians
Streit
Oebourn
Ashley
Williard
Smart
May
Devil
Osbourn
Boyd
Scott
Cochrane
Glenn
Fee
Hall
Virginia Military Institute dominates army officer exam results
At Fort Leavenworth 400 candidates sat the second lieutenant exam with only 36 passing and none but Virginia Military Institute men among the Virginians. The Sigma Chi chapter at Washington and Lee was hosted by Mr. Henry Boley at The Letcher with attendees including Bootay, Alexander, Bryant, Woodrum, Pruslow, Mec, Donald, Lamberton, and Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
United States Army
Military Schoole
Fort Leavenworth
G. M. Peak
Hampton
J. KE. Towne
Petersburg
J. E. Mort
Brieton
J. S. Williams
Lexington
H.W. T Eglin
Lewinsville
J. A. Earry
Lynchburg
A. D. Erle
Sringfield
Mase
Richmond
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Washington and Lee
Henry Boley
Letcher
Mesere
Bootay
Alexander
Bryant
Woodrum
Lpruslow
Mec
Donald
Lamberton
Robin
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted for Lung Health Claims
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy that heals lungs and prevents complications. It warns against substitutes and notes a yellow package labeling ten harmful bugs. Also mentions Dr Shoop catarrh remedy free trials and Dr Thomas’ Electrolyte for emergencies.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Lexington Reader
Giles Ketter of Handolph St Lexington Virginia suffers back and side pains for months then improves after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Gortell's Drug Store. He reports lasting relief and urges others with kidney trouble to try the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lexington Elden
Giles Ketter
Handolph St
Lexington
Gortell
Deng
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan'e
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promoted for Babies
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe, non harsh remedy to stop a tickling cough in babies and children. It claims the medicine uses a resinous plant extract from a mountainous shrub called The Sacred Herb by Spaniards and is sold by J I Gorrell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Gorrell
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertised in Clifton Maine
Local ad from Clifton Maine touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve by Mr KR Chamberlain. Claims include curing piles and chapped hands, and healing an old sore without leaving a scar. Sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Chamberlain
Clifton
Maine
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims to stop coughing, heal the lungs, and expel the cold from the system. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Joe King and promotes Laxative Cough Syrup for children and croup prevention.
Lexington Market Goods Listing Fragment
Readable items include wheat corn meal potatoes butter spring chickens bacon ham and shoulder. The text appears as a damaged listing with scattered words and partial phrases from the Lexington Produce Market in Yuour Katra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katra
Hama
Holoe
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the Gazette
Modern Progress
Virginiea
The
U. S
DeKoven Uguartette
Poley
H.W. Gorrell
Graham-Lee
Vv. M. I.graduates
H. Garrett
Jao
Walter £. Quisenberry
Leteh
Er Shaw
McAllieter & Lewis
Quisenberry & Co
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Thomas’ Kelectrie
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maan
Lenttt
Draggista
Brothers
Warren Street
Joe King
Woodland
Tox
Bottie
PB. H. Correll
Lexington Produce Market
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Iexington, VA
Bank OF Buckbringe
Bank _ of
Weinbergs
Wrinbergs
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