Advertisements for New Restaurants and Local Notices
Rowland and Jackson announce a new restaurant while Gen E W Nichols and W M L appear in notices. Bedford City operates an announcement for the Co Operative School with R R Witt as deputy clerk order of publication. Robinson and Penlok list Edmondson Avenue residence lots for sale. An old remedy claims cure for feverishness and stomach issues with many testimonials. Allen’s foot products advertise relief for tired feet with free sample offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland & Jackson
E. W. Nichols
Co-Operative School
Bedford City
R. R. Witt
Robinson & Penlok
Edmondson Avenue
Unclaimed Letters at Lee Post Office Week Ending July 6 1908
The weekly list shows unclaimed letters for July 6 1908 at Lee Post Office including Miss Lottie Bisson W E Cary Sylvester Evans Miss Verna Elsinger Miss Lula Fix Sam J Green Mr Blend Howley Miss Katie Johnson Miss Willie OC Mulder Miss Lillie Miller Rev Edwin D D Redd Dabney Sayles Mrs W F Steele Williams Bayless Co Whiting S L Parren McClune P.—Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised.
Dr King's New Discovery Praised By Auburn Centre Woman
Mrs EB R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pennsylvania testifies that Dr King s New Discovery cures her long standing lung trouble where other treatments offered only temporary relief She notes the remedy does good and expects it to restore her to health The product is sold at B H Gorrell s drug store with prices 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free.
Nicely and Knick Wed In Lexington Ceremony
On Wednesday July 1 1908 in Lexington Rev D A Penick joined Mr Henry Nicely and Miss Mary Florence Knick both of Rockbridge county in marriage Hartless-Freecanp At the Methodist parsonage Buena Vista June 20 1908 Rev W H D Harper joined Mr James T Hartless and Mrs Vicle Freeland both of Rockbridge county in wedlock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicely-Ksice
Lexington
D. A. Penick
Henry Nicely
Mary Florence Knick
Rockbridge County
Hartiess
Freecanp
Methodist Parsonage
Buena Vista
W. H. D. Harper
D. D
James T. Hartless
Vicle Freeland
Best of all medicines claim of Silver City man
C M Harden of Silver City NC says Electric Bitters cures stomach liver and kidney troubles and all run down conditions. He praises it for weakness lame back chills and malaria. Sold with guarantee at B H Gorrells drug store 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Guraintee
B. H. Gorrell
Two Men Arrested in Home Theft Case Near Ackerly
John Silvey and George Chittam, both white, are jailed on charges of stealing from Paxton and Shamjin. Silvey was arrested Tuesday near High Bridge church on a warrant by Justice Senseney and Deputy John L. Barger. Chittum was held Monday for complicity in the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Silvey
George Chittam
Paxton
Shamjin
Ackerly
High Bridge Church
Silvey
Justice Senseney
John L. Barger
Chittum
Remarkable cures with Foley's Honey and Tar
It stops coughs and heals lungs says LL M Ruggles of Reasner Iowa who suffered consumption before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports stopping hemorrhages and lung pain and claims the lungs are now sound as a bullet. B H Gorrell, a local druggist, endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
LL. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Lowa
B. H. Gorrell
Sunday School Children to Observe Children’s Day at Colliers town
The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal church South at Colliers town will observe Children’s Day on Sunday July 12 with a program of songs and recitations by the school and an address by Rev. G W Staples. Misses Sandford will sing a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Collierstown
G. W. Staples
Paint mixing offer from L and M Pure Paint agent
Advertisement shows L and M Pure Paint semi mixed at 1.75 per gallon and Linseed oil at 0.60 per gallon. Claims mixing 4 gallons paint with 103 gallons linseed oil yields 7 gallons of paint at 1.20 per gallon. Sold by McCrom Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buona Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrom Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buona Vista
Free Aluminum Jelly Moulds With Jell-O Offer
Advertises free aluminum jelly moulds with Jell-O purchases. Promotes individual molded desserts as proper. Moulds are hard to find outside large cities but Jell-O buyers get them free through a circular in each package showing patterns. Jell-O sold by grocers at 10e per package. Do not accept substitutes.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Claims Against Consumption
Advertisement markets Foley's Honey and Tar as a perfect cure for coughs and colds and as a preventive against consumption the white plague. It urges readers to trust Foley's tar and tar compounds offered by B H Gorrell, druggist, as a safe health choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Testimony on Foley’s Kidney Remedy by Huntington clergyman
Reverend I W Williams of Huntington West Virginia testifies that Foley’s Kidney Remedy cured nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and proves its claims. Local druggist B H Gor might delay treatment for a minor irregularity, warning Foley’s remedy could prevent a serious kidney disease and rebuilds worn tissues and organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
B. H. Gorthat Rell
Visiting Friends Highlight Local Notices in Lexington
A string of brief notices details visits and travels of Roanoke and Lexington residents. Notable mentions include Attorney-General William A. Anderson residing in Lexington with his family, and several families visiting relatives in Roanoke, Staunton, and Bath county.
Town Council Repeals Circus License Tax Enacts New Fee
At a meeting last Thursday night the ordinance on circus license tax was repealed and a new schedule set. Show admission above 25 cents pays 50 dollars per day plus 10 dollars per extra side show. 25 cents or less pays 25 dollars per day plus 5 dollars per side show. Also approved: water meters and sewer connections to be installed by the water and lights committee when deemed advisable. The treasurer's quarterly report for May 31, 1908 was examined and verified. Mayor Kennedy presided with Councilmen Campbell Denver Hutton Irwin Pole Rhodes present. Fines in June totaled 174 dollars with 61.15 collected. Frank T. Glasgow re elected Lexington School Board trustee for three years starting September 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Water and Lights
Frank T. Glasgow
Lexington
Kennedy
Campbell
Denver
Hutton
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
Mrs Moore Sells Home to Virginia Military Institute
Mrs John Harvey Moore sells to the Virginia Military Institute her residence on The Avenue beside the Institute grounds for 15000 dollars. The property covers about 11 acres extending west to the river, and is a handsome house built by General Samuel McDowell Moore. Acquisition aims to enlarge parade grounds to boost Institute attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harvey Moore
Virginia Military Institute
Samuel McDowell Moore
Odd Fellows lodge elects slate for ensuing term
The Rock bridge Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected J. Par rent as noble grand Wade Masters as vice grand C E Woodward as financier secretary N F Woodward as treasurer and F P Rhades as chaplain for the ensuing term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
J. 8. Parrent
Noble
Wade Masters
C. E. Woodward
N. F. Woodward
F. P. Rhades
Plans chosen for new Lexington high school building
A committee at a Corncil chamber meeting selected C. M. Robinson of Richmond to design Lexington’s new high school. Other architects considered were W. G. McDowell Lexington E. G. Fry Lynchburg and B. M. K. Peebles Norfolk. The plan includes four large first floor classrooms totaling 200 seats two side rooms office or recitation spaces a 750 seat assembly hall on the second floor basements with play areas and heating plant. The project fits the $20 000 appropriation and may be stone or brick. The design awaits Ann Smith Academy trustees approval before bids are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttop
Glasgow
Campbell
Irwin
Pole
Humphreys
C. M. Robinson
Richmond
Messrs
W.G. McDowell
Lexington
E.G. Fry
Lynchburg
B. M. K. Peebles
Norfolk
Robinson
Ann Smith Academy
Poor Farm Affairs Report Shows Improvements Expenditures
The Board of Supervisors last meeting received Superintendent McGuffin’s report on the poor farm conditions. A May Lith committee inventory totaled 3901.72 dollars and noted 1100 dollars spent by McGuffin on improvements not in the inventory, including a tenant house hay barn water ram and pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
McGuffin
Rockbridge Circuit Court Opens July Term With Appointments
The July term of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge began Monday with Judge S Houston Letcher presiding. Hugh A White was appointed administrator de bonis non of Eli Potter deceased in place of J W Grine tenor deceased. The will of Mrs H S Burgess was admitted to record in Rockbridge Circuit Court, first recorded in Washington county Tennessee and ordered recorded there too. Nellie Biddle in executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
S. Houston Letcher
Hugh A. White
Eli Potter
J. W. Grinetend
Mre
Lexington bidders offer sites for public building
The Richmond Times Dispatch lists numerous Lexington site offers for a government public building with prices from 1 donation to 14000 dollars. Bids cover Main and Randolph, Jackson and Washington streets, and other blocks, some by donation, others priced up to 14000. Inspections and action by the Treasury Department official are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Richmond Times-Dispatch
W.G. McDowell
Main
Lewie
Randolph
Jackson Avenue
Hopkins
Nelson and
Jefferson Streets
Mason
Denver
Washington
Mary and
Sue Davidann
Washington Streets
J. M. Quisenberry
West Side
Main Street
Washington, D. C
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Rockbridge Rural Letter Carriers Hold Annual Meeting
The Rockbridge Rural Letter Carriers Association met at Rockbridge Baths on Saturday July 4 with a focus on business and social activities. Officers were elected and plans discussed for mutual benefit programs including sickness, accident and death benefits and home care. Delegates W H Wade Ruphine H S Roadcap A H Gillock J M Withrow N F Woodward were named for state convention in Lynchburg, C B Conner for national in Omaha, with State President A R Glover among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge
Eick
Horng
W.H. Wade
Ruphine
H.S. Roadcap
Goshen
A. H. Gillock
Lexington
J. M. Withrow
W. H. Wade
H. 5
Roadcap
Virginia Military Institute Tops Military School List
General J Franklin Bell chief of staff reports eight schools named for top military training and proficiency and the Virginia Military Institute is listed among them after Bell’s inspection during commencement week at VMI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
United States
J. Franklin Bell
Bell
Washington
Army
The
Virginia Military Institute
Officers Elected by Junior Order of United American Mechanics
The following names are listed as officers for the ensuing term P D McFalls councillor J F Myers vice councillor C LE Straub recording secretary H A Hamilton assistant recording secretary T Johnson financial secretary G M Manspile treasurer A B Beckwith conductor C P Harricon warden I A Irvine inside guard F Walker outside guard J W Brown chaplain J S Parrent junior past councillor Co E Straub C L Inner and J F Myers trustees C L Wright representative to State Convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics
P. D. McFalls
J. F. Myers
C. LE. Straub
H. A. Hamilton
J. W. Brown
J. 5. Parrent
Co. E. Straub
C. L. Nner
C. L. Wright
Lexingon Lodge officers elected for term of Knights of Pythias
The Lexingon Lodge Knights of Pythias elected E. C. Houser as chancellor commander and N. F. Woodward as vice chancellor with other officers named. A committee including M. W Lady D. L. Shaw H. M. Wallace A. T. Shields G. D. Lateher and R. R. Witt was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Mr. Grinstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Lodge
Knights of Pythiae
Messrs
E. C. Houser
N. F. Woodward
R. H. Gillock
E. L. Conner
James P. Alexander
D. L. Shaw
M. W Lady
H. M. Wallace
Mesere
A. T. Shields
G. D. Lateher
R. R. Witt
iMr.d
Vi Grinstead
Gasette Correspondence From July at Bethesda Retreat
Correspondent reports an unusually early season at a noted resort with ten cabins occupied and more rentals upcoming. Water quality is excellent and Fourth of July festivities included. Three ministers attend, Bethesda classes impress with many heads of families present. Sermons by Rev Henry Miller and Dr. Wilson praise biblical themes, suggesting moral and physical improvement during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Henry Miller
Goda
Wilson
New Providence
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Jacobs
Life Among Sailors lecture at New Monmouth
Tomorrow evening at New Monmouth Presbyterian church a lecture titled Life Among Sailors will be delivered by R. B. Sigel, former sailor and chaplain. Admission is free with an optional offering for the manse fund. Moonlight Thursday night makes it convenient for Lexington visitors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Monmouth Presbyterian Church
Gastox Tiey
R. Bsigele
Lexington
Services Held at Upper Kerr's Creek Church
Last Sunday at Upper Kerr's Creek Presbyterian Church a gathering began at 11 o clock with a roll call service, the Lord's Supper was celebrated, and Rev. R. E. Steele preached. Officers H. H. Teaford Frank Teaford and W. D. Hileman were ordained. A basket dinner followed. The afternoon service at 4 featured baptism and more preaching by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Kerr's Creek Presbyterian Church
R. E. Steele
Offvers
Mesers
H. H. Teaford
Frank Teaford
W. D. Hileman
Descens
General Bell address circulated by Virginia Military Institute
A report notes General J Franklin Bell chief of staff delivers remarks to Virginia Military Institute graduates. Circulars distributed by VIIs superintendent General Edward Weet Nichols praise Bell’s words, aiming to influence readers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
Virginia Military Institate
Edward Weet Nichols
Virginia Military Institute
Richmond Times
Trinity Methodists to Hold Lawn Supper on July 16
The Trinity Methodist church women plan a lawn supper at Mrs. Samuel O Campbell's home on upper Main Street starting 6 30 p m ice cream cake salads and other refreshments will be served Public patronage is invited A recent heavy storm damaged a shade tree in the Courthouse yard and the Jacoberi house on Mein Street a dangerous frame structure has been torn down
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Samuel O. Campbell
Upper Main Street
Mein Street
Fourth of July celebration and local news from Huena Vista
The Fourth was celebrated under J O U A M auspices with ang raising public speaking and a ball game. Addresses by Dr James Battle Averitt and E C Lucy. Local team beat Big Island in morning. afternoon game halted by rain. Town council appropriated 1700 for two additional public school rooms. Woolen Mill sold to American Woolen Mill Co. Visitors include Mayor Kennedy and Postmaster Patton. Numerous residents and guests visited or traveled, including Miss Helen Blue, Mr and Mrs Embree, and Hon H St George Tucker, with several stays at Hotel Marlbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Mille Co
W. R. Kennedy
McClung Patton
Lexington
Helen Blue
Staunton
J. F. Stratton
K. L. Embree
Louis Embree
D. D. ‘Towers
Porterdale
John H. Wright
Roanoke
W. d. Wright
Hotel Marlbrook
S. Randolph
Tucker Eyes Democratic Nomination for Governor
Ex-Congressman Harry St. George Tucker told a Richmond interview he remains in the governor race and will canvass the state thoroughly. He dined with Major Mike M. Martin and others, affirming support and planning active campaigning after fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
Richmond
Tucker
Rueger’s
Mike M. Martin
John Garland Pollard
Robert Catlett
J. Ron Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Bryan
State Committee
Short Dead at Home in Broad Creek Community
Mis Nancy Anderson Short died at her home Tuesday afternoon after a period of failing health and a grippe siege last winter. She was the oldest Broad Creek resident, aged Sith year, and is survived by five children two sons and three daughters, one brother James Anderson of Covington and a sister Bettie Miller of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob V. Grinstead
Lexington
Randolph Street
Charles Manly
The
Baptist Church
Alfred T. Graham
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows
Jacob Valentine Grinstead
Abington
Benjamin F
Catherine Ann Grinstead
Smith
Morgan
Camp Chase
Ohio
Salem
Washington and Lee University
Mr. Grinstead
Virginia
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Lee Jackson
Confederate Veterans
Masonic
Knights of Pythus
Grinstead
Matilda Bowyer Hazlewood
Fincastle
Lula G. Teaford
J. Lloyd Teaford
Atlanta, Ga
Bessie Ann
Kate Cochran Grinstead
Loxgwoop
Nancy Anderson Short
James Anderson
Covington
Bettie Miller
Missouri
Short
Broad Creek
Harle
Right Remedies and Brand Medicines Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts New Life Pills from Harrisville NY as the exact remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria priced at 25 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store. It also recommends Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh hay fever or cold in the head priced 60 cents and sold by Ely Bros. Blood Bitters claim to purify blood and relieve general weakness while Dean’s Regulates offer bowel movement support at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mr. A. A
Alton
Larrisville
N.Y
B. H. Gorrell
Ely
Ely - Bros
Warren Street
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Fast Relief
A brief reader notice claims the Dr Thomas Electrical Oil gives rapid relief, likened to magic, if applied immediately. The item emphasizes swift effect and strong results from a single use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Gazette
Luxmeton, Va
Mother Gray
Gray
New York
Samirref
Allen 5
Olmsted
Roy, N. Y
Allen
LeRoy, N. Y
Lee Post Ofice
Rev
W. W. Wright
Rosa Gillock
Lawrence Embree
Henry Miley
Hugh A. Wharton
T. H. Boley
M. J. Weaver
Leslie L. Weaver
W. R. Wilbourn
Charles F. Jordan
Keyse, W. Va
Henry O. Dold
Egypt
Reid
E. G. Hill
Edgerton
Simpson
Manchester
Edgar D. Moore
Blue Hotel
Greenlee D. Letcher
Tenth
Joseph Pennington
Mountain Lake
Roberta Pennington
Kerr’s Creek
Mr. Hudson
Gordonaville
E. C. Lynch
High Bridge
Buchanan Presbyterian
Ernest L. Rhodes
Atlanta
Frank P. Rhodes
C. D. Waller
Mt. Sidney
Alfred T.graham
John L. Campbell
John L. Campbell, Jr
Bertha Howell
England
J. V. Grinstead
Council Proceedings
Rural Carriers’ Meeting
Wilson's Springs
Gasette
New Monmouth
Upper
Kerr's Creek
General Bell
Huena Vista
N. A. Shore
Gazelle
Ordock
Dean’s
Lexington Produce Market
Lezington, Va
Strain & Patton
Lexington, Virginia
Oxford Shoes
OPP
Lexington Notel
Bank of Rockbridge
Rock Bottomi
Panama
California
Hester Price
Irwin & Company
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