Republicans to nominate in every Virginia county this fall
Washington reports Rep Campbell Slemp announces Virginia Republicans will field legislative candidates in every county this fall. He says the party will fight for General Assembly seats as changes after the new constitution make victory more likely, aiming to increase Republican legislators next winter compared with two decades.
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Washington
Virginia
Campbell Slemp
Tsaw
Slemp
Roosevelt
General Assembly
Mr. Slemp
Rockbridge Man Recounts California Life and Walnut Farm
Joseph H. McCutchan and wife of Los Angeles visit Lexington this week recounting his 37 years in California and a family path from Virginia coastal towns to a 60 acre English walnut orchard in Los Angeles County. He served in the Confederate Army’s 25th Virginia and plans to return to New York to meet a daughter before resuming life in the fruit belt. He hopes to visit relatives in Rockbridge Baths before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. McCutehan
Los Angeles
California
Lexington
Youell McCutehan
McCutchsn
Virginia
David Curry
New York
Pais
Berlin
McCutchan
Los Angeles County
David Firebaug
Rockbridge Baths
Augusta County
Governor Heyward Visits Lexington With Family
Governor D C Heyward of South Carolina and his wife and four children arrived in Lexington last Saturday evening. While a student at Washington and Lee he made many friends in Lexington who greeted him warmly. He married Mamie Campbell of Lexington. They are guests of Mrs Campbell. Heyward’s election as Governor is seen as a compliment since he had no prior political experience and has devoted himself to agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Heyward
South Carolina
Lexington
Washington and Lee
Heyward
Mamie Campbell
A. D. Campbell
Chinoary
Rockbridge
Theron
G. W. Carter
G. W. Carver
B. A. Carter
S. W. Carter
Mra. B. A Carter
Goa
Wallace Carter
Mra
KE. A. Carter
Maud Carter Haya
Hopkins
Education figure to speak at Leexington on June 27
Dr. Robert Frazer former superintendent now agent for the Southern Society of Education will deliver an address in Leexington on Saturday June 27 at the Court House. Both ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frazer
State Female Normal
Southern Society of Education
Leexington
Court House
Washington and Lee holds 121st commencement exercises
The 121st commencement at Washington and Lee University opened with a baccalaureate sermon by Rey O M Hawkins of Greene Memorial Methodist Roanoke Va. The Lee Memorial chapel hosted a large crowd with Governor D C Heyward and other dignitaries present. The report details the service, music, floral decorations, and platform guests, followed by the sermon on The Making of a Man from Genesis 1 27. A Sunday evening talk before the Y M C A by Rev W L Pickard discussed Christ and his influence with emphasis on intellect heart and methods, urging young men to apply Christ’s thoughts feelings and actions to lead the era toward unity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Rey
O.M. Hawkins
D. D
Greene Memorial Methodist Church
Roanoke
Lee Memorial Chapel
Samuel B. Walker
Reid White
Sallie Preston
A. L. Nelson
B. Walter, Jr
L. K. Walz
A. D. Estill
D. C. Heyward
South Caolina
T. More
Henry
God
Christ
Young Men's Christian Association
W. L. Pickard
First Baptist Church
Lynchburg
Jesus
Charles Manly
Pickard
Annie Joe the Third Christened For Librarian at Boat Race
A Monday afternoon North River boat race drew a crowded Buena Vista and county audience. The cedar shell Harry Lees was christened Annie Joe the Third in honor of University librarian Annie R. White as Rev Dr James A Quarles spoke and Louise Haskins broke wine over the bow. The race began at Beard’s mill with Dr Reid White and Prof D C Humphreys guiding, and Prof H Parker Willis judging at the finish. The Harry Lees led early and maintained the advantage down river toward the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North River
Buena Vista
Harry Lees
Annie Joe
Annie R. White
James A. Quarles
Louise Haskins
Beard’s Mill
Reid White
D.C. Hump Hreys
H. Parker Willis
Final celebration of two literary societies and medal contest
Monday evening in the chapel marked the final celebration of the two literary societies and their medal contest. Officers included W. B. Bloxam as president and Stanly Scott as vice president with O. T. Jones Jr. secretary and H. S. Osburn chief marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bloxam
Stanly Scott
O. T. Jones, Jr
H.$. Osburn
Graham Lee Society
M. CG. Huddle
M.T. McClure, Jr
Washington Society
KE. C. Miller
LeRoy Thompson
Miller
E. W. Nichols
W. H. Keister
Harrisonburg
F. 8. Kirkpatrick
Lynchburg
Distinct Alumni Speaker Hosts Citizenship Talk at Alumni Association
Washington and Lee class of '86 alumnus Governor Duncan Clinch Heyward of South Carolina addressed the Alumni Association on "The Individuality of American Citizenship, a National Specialty." He praised alma mater, emphasized citizen duties and the power of individual liberty as sovereign, citing Washington, Lee and Jackson as timeless examples of virtuous citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Washington and Lee
Duncan Clinch Heyward
South Carolina
Heyward
America
Corner Stein
Washington, Lee
Jackson
Graduation Exercises Celebrate Virginia Law Class
Graduation day began at 11 with art certificates prizes diplomas and degrees awarded. Hon Edward M Shepard of New York spoke to literary societies as a portrait of Judge William McLaughlin was unveiled. Speakers included A Gordon of Staunton Farrow of Richmond and McNeill of Charlottesville. A tablet for Henry Hall was unveiled and a long list of graduates from Virginia and neighboring states was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Shepard
New York
William McLaughlin
A. ©. Gordon
Staunton
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Virginia
G. B. Strickler
Richmond
William Wellington Farrow
Charles Chamberlain McNeill
Charlottesville
Henry Hall
Lexington
Wash ington and Lee scholars named in honors list
A long list of named Washington and Lee students from Lexington and Rockbridge honored for academic achievement appears. KE, W. G. Bougher of Lexington earned the Master of Arts degree, with several others receiving Bachelor of Arts. Honorary appointments and prizes are noted, along with remarks on the board's routine business and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee
Lexington
Rockbridge County
W. G. Bougher
Glasgow
W. McCrum
W.J. Turner
A. McC. Hamilton
R. M. Lacy
J. M. McClong
A. T. Smiley
BR. Whipple
T. C. Wilson
Rockbridge
St. A. Buff
C. Wilson, Jr
FP. J. Walz
Chicago
Franklin Society
W. Hamilton
Ls, Wampler
W. G. McDowell, Jr
M. 2D. Campbell
H. W. Hamilton
W. W. McHryde
R. BK. Johnston
Rev
J. H. Light
J. EB. Quisenberry
G. W. Rader
C. FP. Spencer
J. RK. Sterrett
R. DP
Corner Stone Laying at Palmer Academy near Oxford Church
Palmer Academy breaks ground with Masonic rites led by Mountain City Lodge of A Y M Lexington officers. A crowd gathered in light rain to witness the ceremony, with a repast at Mr J S Saville’s home and a festival that night raising over $50 despite poor turnout. The article lists directors and notable regional figures connected to Rockbridge and Buffalo Collierstown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Academy
Classical Academy
Oxford Church
Mountain City Lodge
Lexington
Robert B. Hutton
J. 5
Saville
Lexineton Gazette
County News
Benjamin Morgan Palmer
D. D
LL. D
R. Q. Mallard
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
W.t.hall
Academy
Rockbridge County
Buffalo
Collierstown
Rockbridge
James A. Quarles
Archibald Alexander
James McDowell
Sam Houston
John Letcher
Cyrus H. McCormick
James E. A. Gibbs
William ‘Taylor
A. Elliort
W. F. Johnston
J. W. Morrison
H. BR. Coleman
R. L. Morrison
J.henry Leech
Harvey Rader
J. 5. Saville
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney troubles. Daniel A. Crigier recalls severe back pain and disrupted rest, crediting the pills with relief after use. Mrs Crigier also reports positive results, urging readers to remember the brand and buy from local dealers.
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Dean
Wei
Daniel A. Crigier
Doan
J. H. Gorrell
Priew
Poster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Rockbridge Court Case Involving Frederick Mohler Defendants
In the Clerk's offer of the Chientt Court of Rockbridge County on June 5th, the case lists Frederick Mohler and numerous co defendants against George C Moore and related parties including William Fouts and Mary Fouts. Admr. Isaac Erie deceased figures among the plaintiff party with multiple administrators and heirs named. The document names J W Foutz and J N Foutz among defendants and references several others with initials. The action concerns property or estate related disputes as outlined in the clerk's proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Rockbridge County
Jennie W. Greiner
George C. Moore
William Fouts
Dee'l
J. W. Foutz
Virginia A. Hileman
Nettle A. Venderver
Mary F. Fouts
Lilly L. Fouts
Lona A. Fouts
John N. Foutz
William Foutz
Heonge C. Moots
Rockbridge
Prederick Mohler
Intersat
He A
Wilson
John M. Gibson
M. Chewey
Wie
F. J. Snider
J. JL. MecCurdy
R. D. Watts
DW. Sulder
BK. Pinebaugh
Adm
Isaac Bare
George C Moore
J. R. Witt
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Che Gazette
J. Sporr Moons
Wu. R.kexneny
Moore & Kennedy, Publishers
Lexiverox
Jeux
Washington & Lee University
Bevore V. M.C
Albert Sidneys
Albert Sidney
T. G. Stone
W. G. Pendleton
P. Walker
R. A. Douglass
W. H. Bird
Gov
Cary Randolph Blain
Aldine Clifford Burkholder
Henry Caldwell Coe
William Davis Conrad
Frederick Worman Cramer
Albert Marshall Duncan
Samuel McPheeters
David Vance Guthrie
Mias
Alexander McChesney Hawilton
Andrew Lewis Jones
Robert Madison Lacy
William Pendleton Lamar
William Jett Lauck
W. Va
John Morton McClung
Robert White McCrum
Vao
John William Warner
Cleero Floyd Watts
Miss
Charles Rutledge Whipple
Samuel Campbell Wilson
Samuel Andrew Witherspoon, Jr
Mise
Acukorn of
Berence
James Wuorren Bagley
Tenn
Richard Alexander Raff
Ferdinand Jackson Walz
Lik
Elbert Willis iriNin Boogher
Haenkoon
Francis Wilbur Hrnthves
Stuart Chevalier
Ballard Fulton Combs
George Cooper Gibbs
Pla
Oliver Borum Harvey
Ark
DeWitt Verner Lemon
William Joseph Mahoney
Wash
George Douglas Moore
Frances ‘T. Reeves
Conn
John Graham Sale
Gabriel Benoist Shields
John Joseph Swearingen
Fla
Howard Houston
Richard Collins Lord
M. A
James Douglas Causey
Walter Hanna Dunlap
Frederick Caesar Augustus Kellam
David Hopkins Ralston
Charles Rule Pilkington
Isaac Samuel Wampler
Frank Rosebro Flournoy
Martin Grogan Deshaze
James Burnside Akers
Sautioi
Edward Campbell Miller
Wm.George McDowell, Jr
B. A
George Carrington Moseley
of Trustees
George Foster Peabody
KR. KB. Blackwell
Randolph-Macon College
Blt. McFaden
Arthur BR. Kinsoly Ing
W. M. Morrison
Pinal
University Gymnasinm
J. W. Bagley
Mias Rosa Tucker
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Dr. Thomas
Cross
Gray
Allen S. Olmatead
LeRoy
Allen
Henry PL Greiner
Ann Anwie
R, Witt
Firne
Letcher
Ees
Gii Carvin
Frederick Mohler
H. A. Wilson
John M, Gibson
CLM
Shewey
DO. Wilson
F. T, Sulder J
K, McCurdy
W. Ul, Lowman
Pande S
Tenford
D. Watter
2D. Solder
BE. K. Firebough
Admr
Isaac Erie
Eevee Es Platotits
Tucker and Catlott
Rodgers
R. S. Anderson
Nelson Nikexr
Puch
Bleyrle
Talso
N. B
M. J. Hess
Lexington, VA
Hsedealrod
W. Bh. Wallace
Henny Rei
Eldridge Ted
Frank Reid
James Reid
C.J. Reid
Timber Ridge
KH. L, Graray
J. En
Deaven
The
G. & D. Clothing Company
Michaels Stern & CO
Rochester, N.Y
Dimities
Hamburg
W. S. Kinseley & CO
Owen Hardware Company
Tilfe, Aimited Payment Life
Endowment Insurance
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Mateer
Buffalo Creek
Zollman's Mil
Avery Field
Church
Koco
postoMoe
Joseph
Matera, Murat, Va
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