Editor and Proprietor Ad Rates for Lexmerox Virginia 1905
Lexmerox Virginia edition lists subscription prices in advance per year. Three months cost 25 cents and six months 50 cents, with a single copy at 5 cents. Advertising rates are moderate and available on request. Local business notices cost 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line for each further insertion. Obituaries over 10 lines and tribute items billed at 5 cents per line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banke
Rockbridge Audience Reacts to Martin and Mann
In Rockbridge the crowd welcomed Senator Martin and Judge Mann with mixed views as they spoke at the courthouse. Voters across Virginia show independent thinking and call for fair play while acknowledging Martin’s duty fidelity and Mann’s temperance appeal amid Democratic Governor candidates’ debate on the Mann Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Judge Mann
Rockbridge
Virginia
Washington and Lee seeks million endowment boost to expand university
President George H. Denny proposals endorsed by the Board of Trustees aim to raise one million dollars for Washington and Lee to enlarge departments create new ones broaden scope and raise efficiency. Attorney General William A. Anderson praised the plan and alumni applauded the sentiment at a recent gathering. A new afternoon daily in Richmond named The Evening Journal began publishing on June 6 and promises strong reporting. A Missouri judge ruled that a husband placing his feet on a chair during meals and shoes on the parlor table is not grounds for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Denny
Board of Trustees
Washington and Lee
Denny
William A. Anderson
Richmond
Evening Journal
Missouri
Longer Terms for Rockbridge Public Schools
Analyzes extending the school term to six months to boost attendance. Weighs starting the added month at the beginning versus the end of the term, considers weather, travel distances, and access for smaller children. Argues irregular attendance harms schools more than term length itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Gagegre
Lee Jackson Camp elects delegates to UCV gathering in Louisville
The Lee Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans elected delegates Dr. Robert J. McBryde E A Moore J P Moore W B F Leech and Col Dudley Evans president of the Wells Fargo Express Co New York to attend the national U C V convention in Louisville this week The camp added Frank A Markle Staunton Artillery Hall A Lackey 14th Va Cavalry and W A Barlow 44th Va Infantry to its rolls Saturday evening the executive committees of Lee Jackson and Frank Paxton Camp Sons held a joint meeting to settle Memorial Day expenses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee-Jackson
Louisville
Robert J. McBryde
E. A. Moore
J. P. Moore
W. B. F. Leech
Col
Dudley Evans
Welle Fargo Express Co
New York
Frank A. Markle
Staunton Artillery
Hall A. Lackey
14Th Va. Cavalry
W. A. Barlow
44Th Va. Infantry
Lene Jackson
Frank Paxton
Dr. W. S. Currell Addresses Randulph Macon Ladies
The Lynchburg News notes Dr. W. S. Currell spoke to the Randulph Macon Woman's college on Some Aspects of Poetry. He is a familiar Lynchburg speaker, delivering a pleasing blend of popular presentation and technical detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Currell
Randulph Macon Woman's College
Nineteenth Annual Virginia State Firemen’s Convention in Harrisonburg
Invitations have been sent for the nineteenth annual convention and tournament of the Virginia State Firemen’s Association meeting in Harrisonburg August 16 17 18. More than twelve hundred dollars has been raised for entertainment and other expenses of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Firemen's Association
Harrisonburg
Man Returns After Mysterious Era in Klondike Tale
Connenstown notes that 18 year old Mas ter Owen Cummings, son of Lou and Mia Virginia Cummings, returned home after two months away. He traveled to the Klondike staying only two days, spent about 176 dollars, and described a trip north to White Sloree with seven degrees below zero. He appears well and asserts Virginia is home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connenstown
Owen Cummings
Lou
Mia
Virginia Cummings
Cummings
Klondike
White Sloree
Virginia
The Record Called Best Medium for Reaching the Public
A Philadelphia merchant praises The Philadelphia Record as the best advertising medium. He claims it delivers thorough readership and the largest circulation in Pennsylvania, calling it a clean wholesome family paper and a model newspaper with fair methods.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Record
Philadelphia Merchant
The
Pennsylvania
Alwave Fair
Mad dog menace travels roads and local notices
June 12 report notes Mr. J. Lewis Irwin killed a mad dog on the road near his home after it bit multiple animals. The dog traveled from Whisty Creek through Lexington and Covington Turnpike then Toad Run before encounters with various properties. Other items mention residents visiting Norfolk, a graduate returning home, and local farm activity on Buffalo.
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J. Lewis Irwin
Jobn Grist
Whisty Creek
Lexington and
Covington
Toad Run
Murat
Buffalo Road
Oxford
McCorkie
J. A. Clemmora
Coller's Creek
Collére’s Creek
Big Hill
Kerr's Creek
Cojler
Buffalo
Mesure
Edward
Bolivar Johnston
Timber Ridge church installs four elders and one deacon
Correspondents report at Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church four elders Meare W A Kinnear Burton Mackey Geo W Womeldorf and John Goodman and deacon W Scott Mackey were installed. The church now has eight elders and six deacons as farmland notes and local life unfold. Wheat harvest awaits with mixed prospects for crop and hay and roads see uneven improvements amid barn construction and community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church
Meare
W. A. Kinnear
Burton Mackey
Geo. W. Womeldorf
John Goodman
W. Scott Mackey
Messrs
Ed. Campbell
W. P. Weeks
Charles Smith
Goasip
Walter Williams and the Spainexposition misprint tale
A Missouri man Walter Williams visits Spain to promote a St. Louis exposition. A provincial editor misprints Williams buying Louisiana and inviting European journalists. The editor issues a correction confusing Governor Francia of Missouri with a land deal. Williams flees in fear of further confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Columbus
Miss
Spain
Walter Willams
United States
Louisiana
Europe
Williame
Francia
Missouri
Great American Desert
Williams
Armentrout Farm at Public Auction in Rockbridge County
The undivided farm known as the Armentrout Farm, about 209 acres near Cedar Grove, Rockbridge County, will be sold at public auction at the Mansion House with one half cash and the balance in two annual installments bearing interest. The sale page lists adjoining owners and the land’s proximity to Lexington, Rockbridge Baths, and Timber Ridge Station.
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Vaiveple Farm
Anene
Armentrout Farm
Rovkhi
North River
Cedar Grove
Lexington
Rockbridge Baths
Wm. T- McCardy
A. M. Anderson
Geo. C. Hileman
Timbar Ridge
le My
Rockbridge
Gale
Elisabeth Arawatrout
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Che Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Lexmerox, Va
W.L. A. Endowment
J. L. McCurdy
Frank Moore
Wm. T. McCurdy
R. J. Watts
Watts
Robert D. Watte
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
State Firemen’s Meeting
Martha Leech
Samuel Leech
Clifton Forge
Collieretown
J.P. Smith
Oxford Church
Nee Tribbett
Roanoke City
P. H. Cowherd
Iron Gate
Emmet Mason
F. G. Hartman
Greenville
N. Y
Presbyterian Church
Meesie
Wyatt Agner
G. R. Tribbett
Holinger Bro
Elizabeth Ayree
Reese Duane
P. I. Huffman
Timber Ridge
News and Views
George Cheamore Bromley
Bohemia Club
San Francisco
Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Thesay Michaels
BTEAN
Court House
Stuart Hutcheson
J. Ed
Deaver
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spio
Doledo
Ghia
Rockbridge Lime and Stone Co
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
Lexington, VA
Putnam & Co
Mtaunton, Va
W. W. Putnam & Co
Organ
Mt. Elliott Springs
Augusta
Ca.va
Rollen
Staunton
Alleghanies
B. M. Hall
New Wilferd
Washington, D. C
Varner, Pole & Co
Main St
Deer Park
Deer Park, Md
HossErny Willepera
Dexy Page
Baltimore & Oslo
Allmore
Washington
Olnoinnst
St. Louis
Wheeling
Obseape
Pittsburg
W. EB. Burwell
Mann
Rockbridge County
Lena Belle Steele
Thomas Roe
Lena le I
Artin Ay
Sara Ant Hhatter
Tes
Movin
Robert H. Martin
Isaac Martin
Ae i -P
Bia
Teate
R, Witt
Jane
Weinbergs
Wal Telescope
J. Mc D. Adair
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