Society Notes From Lexington and Nearby Towns
Local residents and visitors are listed with arrivals and departures in Lexington and surrounding areas. Notables include Dr. John Davidson of Richmond visiting friends in Lexington. Mrs. Thornton Whaling traveling South to visit her mother. and Miss Mircel Williamson of Richmond staying in Lexington for the summer. Comings and goings cover college, church events, and a range of social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thornton Whaling
John Davidson
Richmond
Lexington
Pretty Eyebrows and Lashes Promise Beauty Boost
An advertisement touts Dixief May Dew as a French secret to thicken eyebrows and grow lashes. Claims include lung growth benefits. Package post-paid 25 cents from Desir Meinerse Co. in Brownsville Teun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desir Meinerse Co
Brownsville
Teun
Death of Mrs Hannah Stevenson in St Louis 1901
Mrs Hannah Leteber Stevenson widow of Gen John D Stevenson died in St Louis Missouri on June 2 1901 at age 81 after a year of decline. She lived with her daughter Virginia Stevenson a Mary Institute member. son Judge J Houston Stevenson of Boston arrived before her death. A Letcher cousin of Ex Governor John Letcher of Virginia, she moved from Lexington to St Louis in 1843 and married in 1845. Her death noted for gentle gracious character and quiet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Hannah Leteber Stevenson
John D. Stevenson
Virginia Stevenon
The
Mary Institute
J. Houston Stevenson
Boston
Death of Captain C C Burks Burks of Rockbridge Area
Captain C C Burks died Saturday morning at his Wesley Chapel area home at age sixty three. He served as lieutenant in the Rockbridge Rifles fourth Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade and was wounded at First Manassas before imprisonment at Fort Delaware. Survived by four children and widow Miss Garrett, he captained boats on James River and Kanawha Canal routes and later worked for Norfolk and Western railroad. Funeral was held at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church conducted by Rev Seymour Gady. Burial at Falling Spring. Born Arnold's Valley James River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Clifton Burka
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Seymour Gady
Burks
Falling Spring
Arnold's Valley
James River
Ckbrilpe
Lewis Burks
Rockbridgerays
Stonewall
Manass
Fort Delaware
Garrett
John Garrett Rockbridge
Edward
Duhe Barks
Mra. Dailey
Nettie Barke
Suny School Convention Opens in Lexington
The thirty fourth annual session of the Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal South will convene at Trinity Methodist Church in Lexington from July 8 to July 11. Officers include President M. L. Walton and W. W. Millan. Speakers include A. H. Hamill, James W. Marshall, W. H. D. Harper, and others. Delegates: one for under 100 members, two for over 100. Ministers: free. delegates and visitors: lodging at one dollar per day. Excurison to Natural Bridge being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biltimore Conference
Methodis Episcopal Church South
Trinity Methodist Church
Lexington
M.L. Walton
Woodstock
W. W. Millan
Washington, D. C
J. J. Ringer
Thornlay
AH. M. Hamill
Internaional Sunday School Association
James W. Marshall
W. H. D. Harper
Praityman
H. M.‘auter
D. H. Kern
P W. Jeffries
Ohales Lynch
J. H. Wells
Stanton
John H. Light
Wm. R. Kennedy
Agricultural talk and local notices mingle with community events
The column covers crop woes from Hessian fly damage and shifting wheat prospects, notes ice cream socials at Broad Creek, and reports on meetings at Sulphur Springs and Timberville. It mentions Rev. Friend resuming preaching, Mr. Ruff's illness, a Sunday School setback due to rain, and Deasia Perry visiting Daleville with families of Maria Luxey and John Peery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie Sétrawa
Broad Creek
Crocket
Unoft
Migs Deasia Perry
Daleville
Tetourt
Maria Luexey
John Peeryer
Miley
Poor Eveuse taunts over wet race at Woo stock July 4
The Thendship Red Team of Winchester rejects a wet 275 yard race at Woo stock on July 4 while declaring willingness to enter and attempt to win if chances are equal. They challenge Lexington and note possible participation of Sears Hose Company Staunton and Seara Hill Hoge Company, arguing for competitive honors and comparing past events in Richmond last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thendship Red Team
Winchester
Woostock
Lexington
Richmond
Old Dominion
Sanata
Besis
Sears
Staunton
Washington and Lee President Hope Heats Up Board Meeting
The Richmond Dispatch notes growing interest as the Washington and Lee Board of Trustees nears a decision on Wilson’s successor. Harry St G Tucker is favored by some, Governors Tyor and linked figures influence the choice, General Lee’s Virginia visit could complicate matters, and Dr G Stricker is also discussed as a capable candidate. The fourteen trustees will meet at the session’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
John W. Brockenbrough
University Law School
John Randolph Tucker
West Virginia
Daniel B. Lucas
Charlestown
Frank T. Howard
New Orleans
Lee
Mr. Volek
Dipowa
William T. Wilson
James Gilman
New York City
Board of Triatees
Washington and Lea University
W. L. Wilson
Washington and Lee Boys
Harry St. G. Tucker
University
Tucker
Cie
Presbyterian Minster
Othraac
Teet Guadly
Eme Tal
General Duce
Richmond Diepateh
Internal Revenue Notice to Makers and Others
Internal Revenue notice outlines a May 1901 act effective July 4 1901 detailing rebates on tobacco products including manufactured tobacco smoking tobacco and cigars. Interested witnesses of good standing must appear by July 1 1901 with proper blanks to Division Deputy Ti J McCullockh Lexington WI. Counties listed include Augusta Alleghany Hath Botetourt Craig Highland and Jefferson. Claims must be presented within 60 days from July 1 1901. Park Agnew, Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ti. J
Lewin & Co. Sells Taffeta Ribbons at Low Prices
MinBONS FETTAVE offers a varied banded assortment of s hades of taffeta ribbons suitable for ladies and men. The catalog lists silk yarns and velvety trims with several items priced at very low rates, including No. 1 Ladies and Men’s Silk Yarns and related goods. The wording suggests a promotional sale from Lewin & Co.
Pain Killer Claims Pain Relief and Cures
An ad features H Robinson of Pilsborough Ills praising Buckling Africa Salve for corn relief and a general healer for sprains sores and ulcers. It touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as a trusted 60 year old medicine used by missionaries and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Pilsborough
B. A. Gorrell
Perry Davie
Market Report Corrected Weekly Prices
By July 12th 1901 prices are listed for meats and staples including turkey bacon hams shoulders lard and country lardon potatoes and other items with figures scattered through the garbled text. The entry indicates a weekly market update with currency values and quantities though some lines are unreadable.
Core a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo-Quinine
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as directed to ease symptoms and speed relief from a cold. Avoid exceeding recommended dosage and consult a clinician if symptoms persist beyond a few days or worsen.
Notice of Restocking and Deep Discounts at Local Store
Advertises closing out stock with deep discounts on shoes corsets dresses harness wagons and fixtures. Highlights include 150 corsets at reduced prices 60 cent corsets 87 cents 75e corsets 56e and 1.25 corsets 7i plus discounts on woolen dresses and bulk shop items such as crates silk cabinets ribbon cabinets oil cans and packing fixtures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Pierson
Cincinnati
Mrs Allen
Arkansas
Mrs. Yowel
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Middletown
Frederick County
Frank B. Webb
Columbus, Tenn
Ed. Bledsoe
University of Virginia
Susie Wilson
Charlottesville
Lexngton
Friends
J. M DV. Armistead
Lynchburg High School
Frenus
Captain Rawlings
Raphine
Cap
Vicson
Mamie B. Wills
Roanoke Hospital
Mrs
S. F. Wills
Lower Kerr's Creek
Charles Porterfield
Northport
N. Y
Mre
Dy. L. Wells
Chattanooga
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Howard W. Barclay
Ronceverte
W. Va.) High School
J. W. Barclay
George T. Dunlop
Capitol Traction Company
Washington City
John T. Dunlop
Buena, Vista Vicinity
Madison Medicine Co
Fitzhugh Lee
Misa Ellen Lee
Rhea
Cavalry
Bessie Adair
Woman's College At
Lynchburg
J.s1e McLeod
J. A. Quarles
Presbyterian Church
Wialing
Stonewall Jackson Institute
Abingdon
Esther Campbell
Harrisonburg
Harry D. Campbell
Washington
Lee University
Misa Sue Campbell
Anne R. Horell
Calvin R. Womeldorf
Brazil
Maranhoa
Hockbridge County
New York
Mrs I . Stevenson
C C Burks
Tutt
Ken
Standard Gil Company
Ves
Mr Ay
Worth
Bowie
Raham & CO
Suny
Longwood
Washington and Lee
Tyer
Stricker
MM Achwants
Theapeetinily
Park Agnew
Lewin & Co
Hibbons
Kibbons
Minbons
Ewart
Ste
Ladie
Inelad
Alba de
Orforda
Stypale
Lecactsetijen
Markt Ruporay
G. W. Gpcanee
Hackig
J, McD
ADAIR
Ian Ae
Isl
Sun
Clark
Aos. S. White & Son
Atuca Plantation Company
Patues Valley
Honduras
Vetere
Pataws Moutation Company
Tasconie Fk
Patuot Plankition Company
Toy Mercantile Agency
Cleveland
Olbo
Patuca Plantation Company
HOS Vole Tdi
Philaleluhia
Academia
Houston
Barringer
ayi-Iun
Deering
Tine
Hermann
Torig Jo
Pudsrelptia, Pr
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