Confederate Memorial and Memorial Day Observance in Lexington
A long list of visiting individuals from Virginia and surrounding areas greets Lexington as Confederate memorial events unfold. The town council approves water bond issues to fund Moore's Creek water supply, while local real estate deals and a school contest highlight a busy period. Rev Hammond delivers the Memorial Day address, praising Confederate history and urging truth in modern historiography amid cross-ceremonies, with Crosses of Honor presented to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States
Moore's Creek
Lexington
General Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mary Barclay
Anzolette
Eleanor Gadsden
Mary Houston
Martha Moore
Williams. McDowell
Dixie
Sons of Veterans
Lee
General Jackson
Cadets
Virginia Military Institute
Stonewall Jackson
Appomattox
Virginia
John Lsterrer
William N. Pendleton
Alster
Hammond
Confeder
Dreuth Broken by Storm and Musical Notes
A heavy storm struck Lexington after midnight Sunday with hours of rain and a thunderstorm. Hail fell in some sections, rainfall reached about 1.4 inches. The last musicale of the season by Washington and Lee combined musical clubs was held in the High School Auditorium featuring orchestra, band, glee club, mandolin and guitar club and a vaudeville sketch titled A Contradictory Dad. The electoral board set municipal election officers for next Tuesday with Judges W A Kinnear C R K Varner and Wm KR Kennedy Clerks J W McClung e Henry T Stess and registrar O Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Washington and Lee
Messrs
W. A. Kinnear
C.R. K. Varner
Wm. KR. Kennedy
J. W. McClunge
Henry T. Stess
Mr. O
Jack
Church Lawn Party at Elliott's Hill
The ladies of Elliott's Hill plan a church lawn party this Thursday June 15 on the church lawn. Ice cream cake and lemonade will be served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott's Hill
Official Program of Common Exercises at WL U
The document outlines Washington and Lee University commencement events from June 11 to June 14 including processions, sermons, concerts, joint society celebrations, and alumni activities led by Rev J H Farrar Senator Miles Poindexter and Senator Robert Owen with dates, times, and venues. Contracts for a new water supply accompany the program noting pipe and valve suppliers and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL. U
Washington and Lee University
Board of Trustees
J. H. Farrar
D. D
New York
Young Men's Christian Association
J. M. Farrar
Newcomb Hall
Virginia Gamma
Phi Beta Kappa
Y. M. CO
Denny
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Charles A. Graves
Washington and Leg University
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
A . H. Hopkins
Jahnke to Take Charge of Lexington Jewelry Firm
Mr. James E. Jahnke of Chattanooga Tennessee will come to Lexington next month to assume leadership of Janoke's jewelry business. He is nephew of the late L G Jahnke and brother of A F Jahnke Jr the current Lexington owner. He brings strong testimonials and a long family association with the local trade stretching half a century.
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James E. Jahnke
Chattanooga
Church Notices At Washington and Lee Cadets To Hear Dr Eager
In consequence of commence ment services next Sunday at Washington and Lee there will be no services in the white churches of Lexington On Sunday June 18 Rev Dr George B Eager of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville will preach to the cadets in the morning There will be no morning services in the Baptist church but Dr Mager will preach at night at 8 15 o clock Old kitchen chairs old furniture old casets old bureaus when worn out made new again at a cost of 15 to 20 cents with a can of Home Finish Domestic Paint Home Finish L M Varnish or Home Finish L M Varnish Stain Directions for use on each can Anybody can use it Get from McCrom Drug Co L Gilkeson Buena Vista
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Hildebrand
Annapolis, Md
Annie Black
Oak Dale
J. KR. Keeton
M. J. Weaver
Hot Springs
Lexington
Leslie L. Weaver
L. E. Matheny
Monterey
Highland County
Thomas H. Birmingham
Fayetteville
W. Va
Mary Champe
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
Rockbridge
Harrisonbrug
A. A. Moodispaw
Rosa Adams
Henry Street
Grace de Berry
Mt. Gilead
N.C
Clyde
Hite
Strasburg
Point of Rocks
Davis
Lee
Early
South
Union
Southland
Confederacy
Washington and Lee
George B. Eager
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Baptist Church
Mager
McCrom Drug Co
L. Gilkeson
Buena Vista
Paint and carpet tip from Buena Vista ad
A miniature home improvement notice suggests painting the room’s border with L and M Fico Paint costing about six cents and finishing with a bright varnish. It recommends covering the center with homemade carpeting and notes McCrom Drug Co and H L Gilkeson in Buena Vista as vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & M. Fico
McCrom Drug Co
H. L. Gilkeson
Buena Vista
Lexington Produce Market Ad Listing Prices
Lexington Produce Market in Lexington Virginia lists flour extri at 4 dollars per unit, Tig at 1.25, butter priced, corn and new wheat offerings, bacon ham, and other produce items in a compact ad style for the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Pune
Mteas
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Lexington Gazette
Wallace C. Varner
Ivor
M. Kate Varner
Margaret Goring
Holling Institute
Elizabeth Reynolds
Camden
N. J
Irwin P. Graham
Boys’ University School
Atlanta
George FE. Ross
Tenn
J. D. H. Ross
William S. Hammond
Woodstock
Harry Agvor
Mary Boother Camphel W
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Skipner
Huntsville
Ala
S. O. Campbell
Dre PW. McCluer
Houston Street
J. W. Seal
J. W. Marshall
New Castle
Rockbridge Reality Corporation
Lee Memorial Chapel
Lee-Jackson
George A. Ginger
Lee-Jackson Camp
Trinity Methodist Church
A. A. Waddell
J. Preston Moore
Charles Manly
Maryland
M. W. Paxton
Mr. Hammond
Lexington High School
Richard Cox
Kenton McCoy
Rewin
Regulus
N. P. Moses
Edwin Adair
Sargent S. Prentiss
Lafayette
Fred Deaver
Emmet
George White
Addison Hogue
R. Granville Campbell
Frank Moore
Dreuth
Special Water Committee
United States Cast Iron Company
Philadelphia
Rensselaer Valve Company
Crispin Automatic Valve Company
Roanoke Ridge & Iron Works
Wyckell Weed Pipe Company
Kimeria
Adair’s Store
Best
Warner's
J. McD
A Dair
Elec
Rockbridge Power Corporation
Nelson Street
Tournament Association
Rockbridge County
J. C. Taylor
Buena Vista, Va
J. Gassman & Son Hdw. Co
Lexington Produce Market
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