Rural delivery routes to pause until new fiscal year
The Charlottesville Progress cites rapid growth in rural free delivery since 1896 with 1276 routes in 1900 rising to 8466 in 1902. It argues for more routes and better roads, telephone networks, and rail to boost Rockbridge and Rockingham prosperity, while noting a suspension until July 1 due to exhausted funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Reading
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Rockbridge
Lexington
Flood Horrors in West Knocks Kansas Towns and Lives
Describes aweek of devastating flooding in Kaw Valley Kansas from Brookville to Kansas City over 200 miles, with depths from three to fifteen feet. Widespread loss of cattle homes fences and crops estimated in millions while casualties and missing persons remain uncertain amid scarce telegraphic reports. Citizens endure long cold wet conditions without food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Kaw Valley
Kansas
Brookville
Kaw
Kansas City
Johnstown
Kansas Cities
General Assembly Closes Presbyterian Session in Lexington
The 48th General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church adjourned in Lexington after ten days of sessions at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. Leaders debated amendments to the Confession of Faith concerning elect infants, and considered union with the Reformed Church in America amid prayers for Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Hopkins
Mobile
Ala
Presbyterian Church
W. A. Alexander
Clarksville
Tenn
T. E. Converse
Louisville
Christian Observer
J. R. Graham
Winchester
W. T. Hall
Columbia
D. C
W. H. Marquess
J. T. Plunkett
Augusta
James P. Smith
Richmond
Central Presbyterian
R. A. Webb
Tuscaloosa
Committee On
Presbytery
Dr. Marquess
James Quarles
James A. Quarles
Washington and Lee University
Marquess
W.M. Morrison
Africa
Congo Jeter
Congress
United States
W. H. Mann
C. R. Breskenridge
L. F. Livingston
A. G. Dayton
H. St. Geo. Tucker
The
Reformed Church In
Pulpits Filled by Visiting Ministers This Sunday
Visiting ministers filled church pulpits across denominations from Presbyterian to New Monmouth with Morning and Evening services. The General Assembly in Virginia drew a largely middle aged, conservative group, praised Lexington hospitality and the church music, while Dr Hall delivered a defensive sermon on biblical inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J T, Plunkett
Dre
W. HH
Marquess
Methodist Church
Wo J King
L. R. Watter
Episcopal Church
J. E.thacker
A.D. McClure
Baptist Chareh
William Irvine
Shall
K. A. Campbell
Beechenbrook
B. McNair
Corncord
J. P. Wood
Oxford
R. M. da Bose
Timber Ridge
Ray
W. I
Miley
New Monmouth
R. ©. Wiley
W. P. Rickey
Assembly Central Presbyterian
Virginia
General Assembly
Christian Observer
Lexington
Whaling
Dro Hall
Sunny School delegates praise Buena Vista convention
The Sunny School report recalls a joyful Sunday School Convention at Buena Vista with excellent addresses, grand choir voices, and warm hospitality. The writer cherishes inspiring music and social fellowship, sending best wishes to the Buena Vista people.
Memorial G A R service at Mulberry Grove marks Civil War themes
A Rockbridge resident writes from Tlinois about a Mulberry Grove Methodist service honoring G A R members, noting pensioners, decoration day plans, and drought driven farming trials. He observes local loyalties between ex Confederates and former Unionists, plus milk industry growth in Greenville Bond county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge
Tlinois Nra
Mulberry Grove
Ibn
Egypt
Lincoln
Moses
John Brown
Greenville
Bond County
United States
St. Louis
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised For Childbed Wetting Cure
A Louisville advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure nocturnal enuresis in children by improving kidney control. It cites testimonials across the United States and a Lexington clerk endorsing the remedy, noting a seven year old daughter improved after regular doses. The ad promotes the product at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lexington
E. H. Figgatt
R. 8
Anderson
Crockery
Main Street
Donn
B. HH. Gorrell’s
Gale
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
nate—Donn
Real Estate listings near Lexington Virginia in 1908
A composite advertisement describes multiple farms near Lexington Virginia within Rockbridge County. It highlights about 246 acres with a large barn, granary, spring water, timber, and potential corn yield. another 175 acre tract with 8 room house and springs. 1 214 acres near Oak Dale with fruit trees and timber. and a splendid home once owned by William A. Rul with orchard and outbuildings. Locations include Oak Dale, near the town, and May's Creek. Prices, terms, and possession details are provided for each property through 1908 listings by James G. Dixon, Real Estate Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Oak Dale
Rockbridge
William A. Rul
V A
Washington and Lee University
Vom.t. Tt
Perth
Lee House
Athe Run
New Monmouth Church
Keer's Creek
A. A. McCormick
May's Creek
Decatur
B&o
Rockbridge Baths
Property Sale Notice in Lexington Virginia
Residential property in Lexington Virginia to be sold on premises Saturday June 15 1808 under a deed of trust dated May 20 1879 and recorded by Rock County Court and Rockbridge County Court. The tract includes a cottage house and lot at the corner of Jackson Street and White Street now mortgaged to ER Bunkhouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyney Kell
Eldridge Weld
Fran Reld
James Reid
Winora
C.J. Reld
Ridge
UTICK
District Court of the
J. C. Thom
Low Moor
Alleghany
J. ©. Thom
W.E. Allen
Rey
Covington
Toa. L. Neleor
J. A. Bintie
Rock County Court
Rockbridge County Court
Jane
Cottiin
Lexington
Jackscovente and
White Street
ER. Bunkhouser
White and
Jackson Strowte
Jackson Street
Jackson Stree
Jackson Streets
Hoods
Witlinite Security
Matsitzgerald
James A. Moore
Rockbridge County
J. ‘Ater Steail
Mary K. Fitegerald
Court House
Main Street
Lew Street
Marcus Besenfelder
Mary
Walker's Creek District
Blueck
Goshen Land and Improvement Co
Goshen
Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Surx' Merk
Grinstead
Special Convention Rates Across U S by Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Special low rate excursions offered across multiple U S cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston and San Francisco for national conventions churches and educational associations. Tickets go on sale in June and July with return validity through mid and late July and early October, depending on the event. Information available at A and O ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Atlanta
Us A
Gth
Baltimore
Asthy
National Educational Association
Path
Dicrrorr
Midtlpworth League
Vsth
Ventyoninth
Dewy Coro
Christian Endeavor Society
San Ixanctico
Car-Grand Army of the Repubic
Sweatona
Imperial Connell
Slicine
Baltimore and Ohio
de Wel Iis
Geniis
Mountain
Rudiaill
Mownta'n Lake Park
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J. Sporr Moore
Moore & Kennedy, Publishers
Lexixerox
Juxt
Boston
J. Henry Duckley
Cambridge
Georgia
Agenta
South
High Presbyterian
Reformed Church
General Synod of the
Crees of Presbyterians
Houston Barclay
Albert McCown
Thomas Glasgow
Jack Campbell
Stuart Moore
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Rophine
W.W
Gray
Allen
Olustead
LeRoy
N.Y
J. Henry Leech
Murat
Reakbredge
Nt. E, R, Nelson
Meforeo
Lexington Produce Market
Lexington, VA
L Nelson
Roberto Atlett
W. JT. Silelds
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
W. S. Kniseley &Co
Mary Street
April
American Poultry Food
Uncle Sam
American Stock Food Co
Fremont
Ohio
Ford S. Bruce
Souy Sty Corliss, Coon 4 CO
New York, N.Y
RR. Witt
Elestion
W. F, Pierson
Samuel B. Walker
J. Eo, Deaven
G.6 D. Clothing Company
Michaels Stern & CO
Rochester, N.Y
Hind Hark
Michael Stern & CO
New York
Stewart Hutchinson
G. & D Clothing Co
Molwk and Allen
China
Japan
Smyrna
Owen Hardware Company
Legaranes
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
W. Walker
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