Lexington Area Hears of Union Theological News and Local Visits
Local items note visits by Mrs. James F. Matherepaugh to Xema Ohio and Mrs. Waddell in Charlottesville, a parade of guests in Lexington, and college exams for W. L. A. boys. Reports mention Jefferson Davis’s birth anniversary, a strawberry festival, and new boat Annie Joe II launched at East Lexington.
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James F. Matherepaugh
Xema, Ohio
R. W. Hicks and Son
Glasgow Hicks
Wilmington, N.C
W. A. Glasgow
L. A
Annie Burch
Fincastle
Daniel Crigler
Frank G.lindsay
Washington, D. C
Samuel C. Lindsay
Annie Joe IT
East Lexington
Presi William L. Wilson
Bettie Wilson
Athletic Committee
Washington and Lee
Albert Sidneyseball
Harry Lee
Virginia State Bar Association to Meet at Old Point Comfort
The twelfth annual meeting will be held at Old Point Comfort on July 17 18 and 19. Hon William A Anderson of Lexington will deliver an address entitled Constitutions and Their Makers, a topic of absorbing interest to Virginians.
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Virginia State Bar Association
Old Point Comfort
William A. Anderson
Lexington
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting May 4 1900 Rockbridge County
The Democratic Executive Committee of Rockbridge County met at G. D. Letcher's office on May 4 1900 with G. D. Letcher as chairman and others present. It ordered district meetings July 7 1900 to elect delegates for the Buena Vista Congressional Convention on August 1 1900, detailing district times and delegate counts, and appointing alternates.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Rockbridge
G. D. Letcher
Re. Catlett
J. H. Glasgow
John L. Barger
L. D. Engleman
W.J. Tardy
J. W. Bell
G. B. Gach
W. T. McMillen
Daniel Teaford
A. H. Wilson
Eds Miller
Natural Bridge
Lindsay's
South River
Fairfield
Kerr’s Creek
Highland Bolle
Walker’s Creek
Crawford’s
Buffalo
H. L. Morrison’s
G. D. Levenen
Oanirmoan
Jons W. Bunorn
Thompson farm sale withdrawn after private sale
The Thompson farm advertised in Tax Gazette was sold privately and withdrawn from the market. Purchaser is J A Walker of Gladstone Virginia for $10 000.
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Thompson
J. A. Walker
Gladstone
Virginia
Hartman Opens Lexington Dental Office on Washington Street
Dr Jnc H Hartman announces a new dental practice in Lexington and Rockbridge County at the Washington Street office of the late Dr J T Wilson. He lists prior roles at University College of Medicine and Medical College of Virginia and Virginia Home for Incurables. A humorous quote about Rocky Mountain Tea appears at the end.
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Jnc. H. Hartman
Lexington
Rockbridge County
Washington Street
J.T. Wilson
University College of Medicine
Medical College of Virginia
Virginia Home For Incurables
Richmond
Ann Smith Academy Closes With Notable Honors
The Ann Smith Academy ended a successful year with informal closing exercises hosted by Principal Major F. H. Smith. Honors awarded include Washington and Lee University Scholarship to Randolph Bledsoe and numerous general scholarship distinctions for students such as W. A. Anders, Ran Bledsoe, Cole Davis, Earl Deaver, Ewing Humphreys, and Mary Moore among others.
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Ann Smith Academy
F. H. Smith
Washington and Lee
Randolph Bledsoe
W. A. Anders N
Ran, Bledsoe
Cole Davis
Earl Deaver
Ewing Humphreys
Knights of Pythias Banquet Hosted by Laughlin Building
The Knights of Pythias held their annual banquet Tuesday night in the Laughlin building. The Indies' aid society of the M. E. church provided the supper. Banquet duties were led by toast master G. D. Letcher with a list of speakers including Rev. F. B. Webb, Rev. Thornton Whaling, W. E. Granger, V. B. McOlner, H. Deaver, B. N. Ball, Rev. T. A. Hall, R. T. Monroe, and E. H. Barelay.
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Knights of Pythias
Laughlin
Indies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Ihs
G. D. Letcher
F. B. Webb
Thornton Whaling
W. E. Granger, Esq
V. B. McOlner
H. Deaver
B. N. Ball
T. A. Hall
R. T. Monroe
E. H. Barelay
County Court Proceedings and Verdict Highlights
The County Court agenda includes the proven will of John H. Agner recorded, Bridget McKeey as administratrix for William McKeey, and Lackie named guardian of Grace Raley. An appeal in Commonwealth v Moore and Lipscomb upheld the lower court. fines of $50 each were imposed for unlawful cohabitation. A liquor case against Alexander Watson ended in a hung jury.
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B.low
John H. Agner
Bridget McKeey
Wiliam McKeey
Lackie
Grace Raley
Ve. E. M. Moore
Lelia Lipscomb
Alexander Watson
Court Day on Jockey Street Draws Crowd and Politics
Monday brought a large June crowd as politicians from both parties mingled with locals on Jockey Street. Republicans were conspicuous while soda fountains and vendors thrived in the beer absence and a street fakir traded quack goods as evening fell and villagers dispersed.
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Mondey
Jockey Street
Pension Board Meets in Rockbridge County
A called meeting of the Confederate Pension Board for Rockbridge County was held at W. C. Stuart’s office. Members present were W. C. Stuart, chairman, R. D. Firebaugh, and G. W. Elinger. Seven pension applications were examined approved and ordered certified to the County Court. The total number of approvals under the Act of March 7 1900 reaches 144.
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Con Aderate Pension Board
Rockbridge County
Offic
W. C. Stuart
Ww. C. Suart
Chai Man
R. D. Firebaugh
G. W. Elinger
Pain-Killer Parry Davis' Price 250 and 50¢
An advertisement touts Pain-Killer as the internal remedy for summer complaints diarrhea and dysentery and as a liniment for sores burns and sprains. It claims quick relief for headaches and toothaches and urges avoiding substitutes. The price is 250 and 50 cents.
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Parry Davis
Republican National Convention Rail Fare Deals Reach Philadelphia
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip first class fare from all lines east of the Ohio River for travel June 16 to 19 with return by June 26 1900. Side trips to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and New York City at reduced rates. Through Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars on all through trains to Philadelphia. For tickets and full information contact Agent B O R R.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Atlantc City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
New York City
Destructive Rainstorm Hits Local Area Damaging Crops
A heavy rain Saturday night caused extensive damage in the region. Farmers report washed out fences and plowed fields, with roads and several bridges washed away. Wheat appears largely uninjured and the Natural Bridge remains standing. Visits from Lexington and Buchanan residents are noted alongside local residents in various social mentions.
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Joseph Kennedy
Lexington
W. RB. Kennedy
M. W Barger
Mias Spicer
Buchanan
Rosa
Beasie Swartz
Harry Swartz
Murat
D. Swartz
J. 0. Thompson
Lynchburg
Jakey
Allen's Foot Ease powder cures sore feet and corns
Allen's Foot-Ease relieves smarts swelling nails and button stings. It eases tight or new shoes and cures sweating and callouses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2 bytes. Trial packages available. Address Allen 8 Ulsted Le Roy N A.
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Allen
Allen 8
Ulsted
le Roy
N. A
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Co Plans Shutdowns
A Bristol based company, Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke, begins shutting down furnaces and works. The Max Meadows horse shoe works and nearby furnaces close, affecting hundreds of workers. Pulaski machine shops and foundry also to close, removing employment for many.
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Bristol Va
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Bristol
Max Meadows
Pulaski
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised For Headache Sufferers
A vintage ad claims Dr King s New Life Pills stop headaches and nervous complaints. It promises purer blood and stronger health, selling for 95 cents at McCrum Drug Co. with a money back guarantee if not cured.
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Dr. King
McCrum Drug Co
Umbrella and wash goods sale drives town to buy
A local merchant touts moral selling, urging shoppers to visit for umbrellas and wash goods. He highlights 500 umbrella handles, 2000 yards of lawns, dimities, mercerized satins, lace curtains, white goods, and carpets with guaranteed value and money back offers.
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Isl
Congress Faces End of Fretful Long Session Today
The current long and fretful session of Congress concludes today as lawmakers wrap up pending bills and prepare to adjourn. Members finish committee work and await votes on final measures before the chamber adjourns.
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Congress
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Lexington High School
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mr. W. BR. Kennedy
Gilmore's Mill
Henry Alexander White
Paris
Chirlea F. Myers
Union Theological Semiary
W. H. Waddell
Misa Nettie
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Jefferson Davis
Jude
Presbyterian
M.s. Harry Hardy and Children
Winchester
Mrs. W. 8. McClanahan
Roanoke
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Mre
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C. R. Womeldorf
Brazil
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John Randolph Tucker
Tucker Memorial Hall
Captain Andrews
George C. Green
Old Dominion Sun
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Mildred Lee
Capt
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Lower
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Engineer Pitcher
Charley Jordan
Butcher
Beechenbrook Chapel
Newport News Telegram
Primrose Cameron
Newport News Female Seminary
R. A. Falchler
W. 5. Seay
Buena Vista
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A. D. Estill
Atlanticity
N. J
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Dr. Estill
B. & O. Railroad
Norfolk
H. St. George Tucker
Washington and Lee Law Department
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
W. H. Partlow
Alexandria
Washington
Gay
Bill Origler
Uncle Sam
Elizabeth Poythrees Graham Sloan
John Sloan
Brenham
Texas
J. G. Sloan
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Th. Ysall
Y. M. I. Notes
L. H. McAdow
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F. , Elliott
Forida
Meem
Todd Kirk
Missouri
Low Hay Ng Battalion
Vuitars
Tutt
John
Rocky Mountain
Buapvizip Reoviaton
Atlanta
Ibe
Omfany
the County Court
Pension Board
Gilmore’s Mill
Iseen
Oxfords
Fraham
Flo
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Globe Brewery Depot
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L. A. Arnold
Lange Bowes
Gale
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Columbus Carriage & Warness CO
P.O
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