Virginia Rockbridge Democrats discuss primary system and bill
The Rockbridge County Democratic Committee meets to reorganize and consider a primary for nominating candidates. Senate sponsor Senator George B. Kezell of Rockingham introduces a new primary law affecting city and county elections, with state, district, and county quotas and cost provisions under consideration.
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Democatia County Committee
Rockbridge
Greenlee D. Leteher
Leteher
House of Delegates
Odo
Democratic State Committee
Norfolk
Virginia
Senate
George B. Kezell
Rockingham
General Assembly
Kezell
Congress
Bil
CONTINUES TO WIN FAVOR IN SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION
The article asserts consolidation of public schools gains support from state and county superintendents, teachers, and many parents. It argues consolidation boosts efficiency by extending terms and attracting better teachers through centralized administration.
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South
Tennessee
Senator Daniel Nominated for U S Senate
The Democratic party names Senator John W. Daniel as its nominee to succeed himself in the U S Senate. Daniel has previously served since 1887, earning multiple unanimous re-elections with cross party support from Republicans and Democrats alike. The nomination follows the Norfolk plan of 1901.
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John W. Daniel
U. S
General Assembly
Old Dominion
Virginia exhibit samples sought for St Louis show
Mr J Houston Leech of Lexington received a letter from Hon G W Koiner Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture asking him to collect samples of prasses grains and more for exhibition at the St Louis Exposition. Each specimen will bear owner and county. Guidance on preparing clover forage plants small grains potatoes and ores available from Mr Leech. An effort aims to create a creditable Virginia exhibit at St Louis next year.
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J. Houston Leech
Lexington
G. W. Koiner
Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture
St. Louis Exposition
Oklahoma man sues US government for damages
An Oklahoma man sues the United States Government for 20000 dollars claiming injury from a 1877 shooting by the Indians. The item also notes Virginia plantations sold for about 30000 dollars each and details several buyers.
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Oklahoma
United States
Sabot Hall
Bendora
Dover
Virginia
Watt Hardin
Kentucky
W. HH. Bond
Wise County
E.P. Bruce
Wise
General Assembly Notes at Central Presbyterian in Lexington
A vivid sketch of a Lexington Assembly with generous hospitality, fine homes, and scenic drives to Natural Bridge and Goshen Pass. Ministers, visitors, and mission workers shared prayers and devotion, while Washington and Lee alumni formed a large core among attendees.
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Lexington
Goshen Pass
Ecapacious
Richmond
Atlanta
Rockbridge County
Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Unprecedented Rainfall Causes Wide-Spread Destruction
A massive cloud burst over the Blue Ridge area sent down floods along the Pacolet and neighboring rivers. The disaster washed out rail lines and cut telegraph and telephone lines, isolating Sparcanburg county cotton mills belt. Estimated fatalities reach about 150 with property losses around 3.5 million dollars and broader damages totaling around 5 million.
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Caroline
Blue Ridge
North
South Carolina
Loo
Southern Railway
Sparcanburg
Pacolet
Mother Gray’s Pelicy for Children Promoted in Ad Copy
An early 20th century print ad touts Mother Gray’s Kweet Poyilers for delicate feverish children claiming to strengthen sickly kids and treat worms. It promotes Allen’s Foot-Kasey Shake and Allen’s Foot-Hose powder as remedies for foot pain and swelling with casual endorsement by “Draggists and Shoe Stores.”
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Gray
Joe Allen
N.Y
Allen
New Railroad for Nelson County Proposed Routes Viewed
Staunton division agent W O Sydnor and Kessler Lesch official R J Sehell surveyed Nelson county for a railroad. The line would pass fertile tobacco and fruit lands, spur copper mine development, tannery and lumber shipments, with apples' transport a key selling point.
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W. O. Sydnor
Staunton
Chesapeake and Ohio
Afton
Nelson County
R. J. Sehell
Kessler-Lesch Company
Virginia
Nelly’s Ford
Kessler- Lese, Company
Pennsylvania
Train Arrives Late After James River Line Wrecks
The Chesapeake and Ohio train due at 025 p m did not arrive last night until 1 o'clock because of several wrecks on the James River line.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
James River
Local notes from Ronceverte and surrounding counties
Mr. J Rico Buchanan of Ronceverte WV is critically ill at age 79. Rev GO A Buchanan called to his bedside. Art student Florence Smith of Hillsboro WV won top honors at Southern Seminary. Prof W R Smithwick hurries home to ailing Duncan Smithwick at UNC. Pastor T J Thompson takes vacation to Carolina with wife. Glass Bros claim a natural history discovery about serpent winter quarters. Dog-killing act grows as dogs are blamed for neckwear-free humans.
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Mike Hunter
The
Southern Seminary
Berlin
Germany
Florence Smith
Asbury Smith
Hillsboro
Pocahontas County
W. Va
Edith Dickey
Elizabeth Garth
W. BR. Smithwick
Duncan Simnithwick
University of North Carolina
T. J. Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Carunln
Thompson
Glass Bros
Qountaing
Ice cream supper raises funds for Presby church Band
Fairfield Chasette notes a Presbyterian church ice cream and strawberry supper in the church yard on Wednesday night netting over 30 dollars after expenses. The Buens Vista Band provided music for the event as residents share a community gathering and local mentions.
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Sufferers Endure Pain
A historical ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve severe kidney pain and urinary issues. Daniel A. Criger reports relief from back pain and fatigue after regular use, noting improved energy and daytime comfort. The message promotes Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York as the US distributor.
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Dean
Daniel A. Crigier
Doan
Gorrell
Trwck
Niko
Down
Uey
Kloe
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Tee Nano
Public School Board Meeting Scheduled in Lexington
The Rockbridge County Public School Trustees meet in Lexington on June 27 1908 to discuss funding for next year session length and related school matters. Trustees A Nash Johnson and George Moore preside with invited members including William Foutz J W Fouts and others.
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Lexington
Itc
William Fouts
George C. Moore
Willian Foutz
Rockbridge
Virginia
George
Mowe
Frederick Mohler
H. A. Wilson
John M. Gihaon
D. M. Shireway
O. Wilson
1. Snider
J. D. McCurdy
W. H. Lowman
Fone S. Teaford
OL R. DL Watts
JD. Snider
Ang
Skr Phebough
Adm
Tiane Bare
Afliday
John N. Ponty
KR. Witt
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Watter
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Frazier
W. E. Sandridge
Amherst
Salisbury
Annie Hobson
Hobson
James PB. Smith
Central Presbyterian
Hudson
Ladies of Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany School House
W. R. Kirkpatrick
Balthmore
W. H. Kirkpatrick
Mise Lula Lindsay
Mise Dna McGailin
Bien Vista
Hatthe Kirkpatrick
Marion Female College
W. E. Powers
West Virginia
J. Miller
Roanoke College
J. W. Shewey
Tracette Correabondenie
James Rhodes
Bedford Comity
Hunting Creek
Birwiles
Welch
Hooting Creek
Rhodes
Longman & Martinez
McCran Drug Co
L. Gilkeson
Buena Vista
Bath County
Dhath Enterprise Faue
Kovene Samdridge
Healing Springs
Meinire
Hopkins
Thomas
Gia
Lexington Produce Market
Timothy Swed
Buene Vista
Fairfield
Chasette
McHenry
Rockbridge Wathe
Jennie D. Wheat
Nora Wilson
Roanoke
Jos. Fultz
RE. A. Sale and Son
Covington
Ther Fortunies
Stuart Chittum
Lucian McGuffry
Clemmer
John Tastlo
Dart Clemmer
Mr. W
Wallace
Mateo Iyloguote
W.G. Allen
Paney Ii
Dr. Fowler
Nature
Jane
School House
Hare
Mth
Thew. J. E. Light
Lexington Methodist Ohurch
A. Riley
Clattarbaugh
Wade Fix
Cyrano
Comal
von Ure
Nile
Corliss, Coon & CO
Howe
Bern
Fie Wrehard
W. Ik. Wallace
Joe
Via
Public Schools
A. Nash Johnson
Supt
Schools of Rockbridge Co
Frederyk Mohler
WH. A. Wilson
John M. Gibson
M. Shewey
Flt
Snider
J. J. McCundy
TL. Lowman
Fanale S
Teaford
KD. Watts
D. Snider
OK. Firebeugh
Admr
Isaae Rare
Ueressel Scene Ceee
Cone
George Moore
George Moone
William Foutz
Dae
J. W. Fouts
Virginia A. Siloman
Nettle A. Vanderver
Mary F. Foutz
Lilly J. Foutz
Louis A. Foute
John N. Mouty
W.s.knnseley & Co
Main Street
Lexington, VA
T. D. Hiseman
Wilkere Creek
Goahen Land and
Goahen
Hookbridge County
Commonwealth of Vicints
A.T. Sigua
Rockbridge County Court
J. V. Grinstead
I. TL
Gnanam
Denver
G. & D. Clothing Company
Matelbute
Mechael Stern & CO
New Yor
Michalls Stern Sco
Rochester, No
Stewart Hatchtoson
the G. & D Clothing Co
Court House
Sleli
Ize
Gremman
Sone Goldl
Marseilles
Allendale
Toi
Japan
Pratrie Glass
Fwn
Boxcore
Walte
Wellings
Owen Hardware Company
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Mateer
Buffalo Creek
Zollman’s Mill
Rockiridge County
Balanow
Joseph
Murat
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