Rockbridge Board Actions Notes Road Disputes and Obituary
Rockbridge Board of Supervisors met at the Courthouse with Supervisors Kinnear Whitmore McNutt Holinger Ayres and Patterson present. Petitions for road discontinuance and road changes were referred for survey and approval to district road boards. A bridge matter and a creek crossing were assigned to committees to determine distances from Lexington. A committee was appointed to audit the treasurer’s accounts. Frank D. Goswas named zone commissioner for Lexington Magistrate district. The death of Rev Dr W V Wilson, veritable father of Rev Dr G A Wilson, Lynchburg pastor and Civil War chaplain, is announced aged 90 with a lengthy list of survivors.
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Board of Supervisors
Rockbridge
Kinnear
Whitmore
McNutt
Holinger
Ayres
Patterson
F. H. Templeton
J. A. Fultz
Valley Railroad
Farfield
Road Board of
South River District
H. G. Snider
H. G. Snider Tooint
James 5. Davidson
Kerr's Creek
G. G. Kirkpatrick
North River
Alone Mille
Walker’s Creek
Kerr’s Creek
F. A. Ow
Eat Lexington
D. C. Bumphreya
Lexington
Treadurer
SR. Moore
W. 8. Hopkins
W. M. McElwee
B. E. Vaughan
Frank D. Goswas
A. H. Wilson
J.&. Armstrong
A. M. Goodw Nn
San Joss
Bulio
Walker’s Creek Road
W. V. Wilson
G. A. Wilson
New Providence
Lynchburg
Merion
Max Meadows
Wilson
Bettie G. Sale
Grace M. Wilson
Browneburg
G. Wilson
St. Louie
W. W. Wilson
Lynchmare
R. C. Wilson
Belton
Letcher backs Bryan in Virginia Democrats push
In a Washington letter Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt Greenlee D Letcher of Lexington says a decided Virginia Democratic majority favors Bryan and would not tolerate a different nominee He asserts Washington Democrats not friendly to Bryan influence others in the nation He notes country Democrats want Bryan as standard bearer and likely cannot be outpollled by another candidate Norfolk navy yard will seek an emergency deficiency bill to fund ongoing repair work and keep laborers employed due to lack of funds.
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Wasbington
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Greenlee D. Letcher
Lexington
Washington
Virginia
Bryan
Weehington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Congress
Yarde
Scribners Magazine
Frederick Palmer
Mr. Ruhl
Latin America
Root
India
Himalayas
Kashmir Hills
Tibet
Shoop
Reenie
Wis
Mod
Ve. Josefu Falls
Aci
Chancery
Chreuit Court
Rockbridg
Joseph Falls
Joseph Balle
Kirk Falls
Joseph Fella
Osa
Ds Itase
Weather Froze Gardens and Port Barrancas Observations
The writer notes unusually cold weather since December with frost last night damaging some outdoor flowers but many roses geraniums and violets survive. Vegetables from city gardens sell high prices. The piece tours Barrancas Fort McRea Fort Pickens and Pass through Pensacola Bay noting naval strength and history. Growth in the city includes brick buildings electric streetcar lines and sewer projects with ongoing trade and a 2 million dollar monthly export baseline. Scribners February issue features Palmer Ruhl Pepper and Dr Shoop Health Coffee.
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Weather Bureau
Virginia
Barrancas
Sam
Gulf
Fort McRea
Fort Pickens
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Coughs Fast
Advertisement notes that influenza and pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption and claims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia overnight. Do not take chances with a cold.
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Foley
The Foolish Path to Wealth and Medical Ads
A satirical note cites a reckless money magnate scheme and warns against quick riches. It blends a Jack London quote about finance with drug advertisements for Dr Shoop’s Restorative and Catarrh Remedy, promoting samples and prescriptions through Gorrell’s drug store.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Gorrell
Rasine
True Economy in Paint Costs per Job
Advertisement argues paint with lower cost per gallon yields higher per job efficiency. It claims you may buy cheaper paint but no US product coats as much per job, urging readers to ask dealers and not buy elsewhere.
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United States
Local Ledger Details 1907 Municipal Expenditures and Accounts
The document lists numerous accounts from a 1907 Lexington ledger including payments to Hay Scales, Blacksmiths, and Lumber suppliers. It records water and sewer costs, police expenditures, and merchant accounts with balances totaling 23 187.08 dollars. It notes salaries, meter purchases, repairs, and contingent expenses alongside utilities and fire department costs.
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Che Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Bingle
Dr. Wilson
Mr. Letcher
Land of Flowers
Gazette Correspondance
Scribners
Tranefers
Rockbridge County
A.T. Shields
A.M. Brown
West Boderly
Sarah Kk
Thom
Ford
House Mountain
Sam‘ Agner
W J Tardy
Robert Kirby
A. Lavell
Natural Bridge
A.s.montgomery
Harry L.cummings
Bisoks Creer
D.leteer
EC. Agnor
McCorkle Branch
Whistle Creek
A. W. Keney
A. Powers
T. B. Martin
A. Irvine
Plank Road
Misa Wille Elzabeth Moose
G.T. Moore
P. J. Morgan
M.r.barclay
B.a.moore
Woods Creek
Lexington Development Co
Iand
Norvell
Woodward
Laura T. Bo
House
Seton
Fairfeld
D. B
McC. Wilson
J. W. Luntaford
Walker’s Creek District
J.B. A. Gibbs
John W.W. Scott
Raphine
Adj
Mc Vormick
H. 8. Campbell
John W. Scott
Paul Mays
Jas
E. A. Gitls
J William Scott
Tae
Slso
Jack London
Woman's Home Companion
World
Van
San Francisco
Colby
Wellington
Mervland
Davis
J. W. Moore
Moses Bros
Furr Bros
F. Walker
A. P. Flint
Coro Il
Dan Welsh
J. A. Straub
W.R. Denali
Bare
Lewis Falls
Hat and Shirt Sale
Jas. Kenny
Frank Reed
Jobnn Sheridan
Mack Walker
Myers
Sam Vol
Hasten Massey
Mra
A. J. Howell
Stone
Jno
Splitan
Clarke
John Mae Champ
Wal ‘Wills & Donald
A. M. Monroe
H.C. Atkins
Eran U
Graham and Company
Merchant's Accounts
M. W. Paxton
J. W. Hazlewood
John Spillan
Jas. W. Walker
A.W. Warner
Mack Smith
Sam F, Walker
EB. M. Pendleton
J. W.mcchung
B. Walker, Jr
Frank Spillan
J. H. Donald
Merchant's
Owen How. Co
Robinson & Hutton HA
Myers H.A Deaver & Co
H. Gorrell
Frank Brown
J.W. Brown & Co
R. H
Dr. J. Hartman
R. G. Agoor
A. Moore
L. A. Hartigan
John Champ
Hersey
Herb Milvy
Myers & Son
Glauber Brags Mfg. Co
Brass Fittiows
Nation Meter Co
Frank G Brown
Mercuant
J.a.jackson
Jall Pines
M. Lindeay
Buz Truslow
Joe
Epillan
Dae Dea
Ruley
Herb Miley
Kite
Everet Waddel Co
Paxton
W. H. Adama
Com
Pas Tax
Lex
Toler
Mack Hughes
Deling
Tex
M. A. Mutlepow
Budger
Shields
Moore
Msrchawt
Laura Scott
Lexington Fire Dept
H. A. Myers & Son Couplings
B. Beckwith & Co
Hepalrs Hose
A. W. Manaplle
Realis Ouston
Lexington Light & Power
Ibfave
Quissberry’s
Um.or Firet National Bank
J. B. Harriz
Subeerihera
Buena Vista
William White
R. E. Williams
B. Marshall St. Richwood, Va
Dee
Balarlasco
Dept
A. B. Beckwith& Co
Davidson Bro, Robinson & Hutton
OM@ighter & Co
B. H. Gorrell
Wade Mastera
Balary
J Rd
Bray
Walker
Frank Camden
Milk Robinson & Hutton
Wood
Camm
H. Boley
Mose
Moody
C Uo
H. Birmingham
G. W. Omighter & Co
Cummings
Syracuse
A Letcher
D. Letcher
Eh Ae
Poe
Montgomery & Black
Court House
Hamburg
Lewin and Company
First National Bank
Banking House
Xmas Goods
R. S. Anderson
Itc
E. M. Pendleton
Chy
Fabroey
Marc
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
Patroniza
the Gazette Job Office
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