Local society notes and university trustees news
Miss Mary McCram of Colorado and others guesting in Lexington as social rounds continue. Washington and Lee University trustees failed to elect a president after two days, with Harry St George Tucker declining and G H Denny named acting president. Mrs Caroline W Quarles, wife of Rev Dr James A Quarles, died in Lexington after long illness, with funeral details and survivors listed.
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Washingington and Lee University
Harry St. G. Tucker
Law School
G. H. Denny
Henry St. George Tusker
Wollington and Lee University
William L
Caroline W. Quarles
James A. Quarles
Washington and Lee University
Shornton Whaling
Louisville
Quarles
James Quarles
Edmonds
W. H. Field
Lexington
Goshen News and Local Incidents From August County
Goshen reports visitors at nearby summer resorts and notes residents such as Linnie Graham visiting Greenville. A pallbearer, Grant Streby, drowned crossing Copper Ford after Miss Hughes funeral remains found later at Lebanon. Reports warn of narrow escapes at the same ford and a boy Bartley killed at Deerfield sawmill. Wet weather hinders work while repairs progress on the Victoris poogie and a new four room school foundation nears completion. Goshen reopens Parker’s meat market.
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Mies Linnie Graham
Greenville
Augusta County
Earl McCutchan
Bishee
Arizona
Jannie Hughes
Grant Streby
Copper Ford
Ben Benson
Lebanon
Ernest Whitesell
John Davis
Goshen
Parker
Bartley
Deerfield
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for a cold in one day. It promises rapid relief but offers no medical endorsement.
Virginia Military Institute Commencement Schedule Summary
The Virginia Military Institute completes commencement events with sermons, parades, guard mountings, and drills through June 26. Alumni Day includes a memorial building dedication by Judge John G. Moncure, then the Smith Memorial Building history and architecture are described. Cadet promotions and diplomas are announced as the final exercises end.
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Virginia Military Testitute
RB. T. Wilson
Clas
Petersburg
Board of Visitors
State Library
H. Smith
J. ©. Moncure
Louisiana
Alawn
Jackson Memorial Hall
Alamoi Im State Library
Asmani
Vale Jreely
Charles Roller, Jr
Fort Defianer
Jackson
Memwontan Hann
Smith Memorial
John G. Moncure
Stafford County
G N
C.J. Polignac
France
Curt of Appeals
Shreveport
Suira
Scoo
General Scott Shipp
Board of Vista
Lphe
Jackson Memorial Island
Willicn G. McDowell
Lexington
J. &. Parish
West Point
Sarah Henderson
Thomas Henderson
United States Army
Hampden Sidney College
Military School
Tribute to VMI Cadets and Union Soldier Duff
A tribute in Newcomerstown Index recalls John T. Duff editor and Union soldier who sent flowers to the Virginia Cadets at New Market May 15 1864. It notes the bloody clash, the gallant cadets, and a vow that one nation with one flag endures beyond war.
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John T. Duff
Newcomerstown Index
Ohio
V.M. I
New Market
Franz Sigel
Lexington
Carline
Gane
South
Northland
Virginia
Bony Bernutrey
Rarth
Virginia Crew Triumphs Over Washington and Lee at Richmond Race
A large Richmond crowd watched the Virginia Boat Club of the city defeat Washington and Lee University in a rowing race on Mayo's Taland yesterday afternoon. The Virginians led from early, won by about fifty seconds, with no official time kept. After the race, Virginia awarded gold medals to its winning crew at a clubhouse feast hosted by supporters and Rev. R. Crump introduced speaker Mr. Jefferson Wallace. The visiting team prepared to depart for home the next morning, accepting the loss with sportsmanlike grace.
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Mayo
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Virginia Boat
Virling
University
Virginia
Richmond
Howe
Chemical Works
Seaboard Air Line
Washington and Lee
Rishmaid
A. A. Booth
Julian If Hil
Lades
Rev
R. Crump
Jefferson Wallace
Changes in War Revenue Tax Circular Issued by Treasury
The Secretary of the Treasury issues a circular detailing changes in the war tax law effective the next day. The tax list includes bank checks drafts money orders certificates of deposit post offices money orders promissory notes mortgages leases export bills manifests powers of attorney protests charter parties certificates of various kinds telegraphic dispatches express receipts insurance policies and telephone messages. The special tax on commercial bakers is abolished and several shipping related taxes are removed including certificates of vessel sale registry enrollment and ownership and seamen’s protection certificates.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Taves
Seetin
Sevigel Stites
United States Bill of Health
Pork Warden
Marine Surveyor
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Cure Claims and Warnings
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for constipation claiming universal efficacy and rosy cheeks. It warns against bulk sales and unauthorized vendors, urging readers to buy only from registered druggists and warning of deceptive sellers.
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets Offered In Variety
Announce a full line of Warner's Rust-Proof corsets with rust resistant coating from clasp to backbone. Prices begin at 1.00 dollars and include a range of shapes to fit most figures. The advertisement promotes American Lady Corsets and straight fronts as featured styles with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Warner
Reduced Fourth of July Excursion Rates Announced
Excursion tickets will be sold to military personnel from all stations east of the Ohio River within 200 miles but not to or from stations east of Baltimore for all trains on July 3rd and 4th, valid through July 6th inclusive.
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Ohio River
Baltimore
Beauty claims and bankruptcy notices cross historic pages
An OCR fragment mixes beauty ad copy for “pretty eyebrows” and a French secret with a Virginia bankruptcy petition. It details C A Mahoney, Clifton Forge, seeking discharge, with court orders set for Harrisonburg and notices mailed to creditors.
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Dixie
Dixie Meprorie Co
Brownsville
Teun
WA. Malone
de Paul
District Court of the United States
Virginia
A. Mahoney
Clifton Forge
Alleghany
Nots
Congress
Mir
Wisvans
Vingryts
Harrisonburg
Lexixovos Gazette
Sant Eistriet
Rsdongs
Ertisonburg
Attesle
Fletcher
Crank
Lazarus Co whiskey prices in Lynchburg Kentucky rye deals
The Lazarus Co advertises cabinet Kentucky rye at 2.00 per gallon and Mountain Dew rye at 2.00. Virginia Glades rye at 2.50 and Monongahela XXXX at 3.00. Lazarus Club whiskey priced at 3.50 per gallon with emphasis on value and breadth of selection.
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Virginia Glades
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Colorado
Paul Penick
Misa Minnie Newman
Hantonbury
M. Cold
Earnest K. Rhodes
Atlanta, Ga
FP. Rhodes
Carl Scholz
Mammoth, W, Yva
E. H. Barclay
E. H. Bobbitt
Texas
Mexico
New Mexico
Thomas J. Warner
Kerr's Creek
W. W. Hall
Staunton
Johnstown
W. Va
J A Quarles
VMI
Bath County Enterprise
Vieters
Richmond Times
E. A. Craighill
Lynchburg
Rocky Mountain
Jomgd
Anaep
Cas Beara the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Torymouth
Kiva
Portsmouth
States OF America
Diernier Ov Viroista
United States District Court
Rockridge
Lexinaroy Morvan
Lynchburg, VA
Oxford
Oxfords
Graham & 00
Tiave
Suiminies
Eatso
Ladie
Edward
Sadie
Whitey
Okra Franklin and Ge Se Oal Co
Filbert Street
Philadelphia
W. E. Wren
Lavna L. Wrrr, John T. = Reta, WB. K. A. Quintard
Chancery
Circuit Court of
Roebridge
Guy's Run
Henderson
E. M. Pendleton
University of Virginia
Addrvas P. B. Darringer
Charlottesville
Market Report
Jone
Ardchoice
Deering
Ersdac
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