Local notices and business ad highlights
A compact scan shows listings for J McD Adair at ft W with notices from Knisely Co about millinery reductions Irvin Co specials at counters and G D Clothing Co promoting summer sale. Also contains chancery commissioner's notices Jennie W. Greiner vs Henry P. Greiner and E A Carter vs Gertie Carter with related public notices.
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Adair
Knisely & Co
Irvin & Co
G. & D. Clothing Co
R. KR. Witt
Jennie W. Greiner
Henry P. Greiner
W.S. Hopkins
E A, Carter
Gertie Carter
Fresh Testimony For Dr King S New Discovery At County Store
A Valley druggist promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles with aizing testimonials from Benterville Virginia. A store burglary at Graham Co yields $67. four boys named George Johnston George Kenney Frank Carter and George McGinnis detained and one held for grand jury. The county jail flag, long a symbol of an empty jail, has been lowered since Monday.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
B. H. Gorrell
Graham & Co
Lexington Hotel
George Johnston
George Kenney
Frank Carter
George McGinnis
Kersom
Miracle Cure After Indigestion Suffering in Decatur
Mrs H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of stomach and bowel pain with looming death as doctors failed. She tried Electric Bitters and reports immediate improvement and full recovery. The remedy, promoted for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles, is sold by B H Gorrell, a druggist.
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H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
B. H. Gorrell
Unclaimed letters listed for week ending June 15
The Lexington post office reports unclaimed letters including Chopit, Loise. Ertsminger Miss Eliza. Fix Mrs F L. Fenech James R. Jackson Miss Mine. Johnson Walter. Pudy Allen. Shackleford Scott Sallie. Callers should state ads. McOLune Parrox P M
Special Sunday Trains From Lexington to Clifton Forge and Lynchburg
Beginning June 7 and each Sunday through September, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway runs special trains from Lexington Virginia to Clifton Forge with departures at 9:30 a.m. and return at 5:40 p.m. Tickets cost 1.25 round trip for Clifton Forge travel and 1.00 round trip to Lynchburg, limited to sale dates.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Lexington
Clifton Forge
Lynburg
Amica Salve Promised for Remote Living Dangers
Advice for families in isolated areas to keep Bucklen's Amica Salve on hand for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. Sold for 25 cents at BG H Gorrell's Drug Store, marketed as the best on earth for emergencies and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. Gorrell
Samuel B Walker Jr vows to live up to support after Lexington mayor race
Samuel B Walker Jr expresses deep gratitude for friends and fellow citizens who supported his mayoral bid in Lexington. He pledges to serve to the best of his ability and honor the public compliment.
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Lexington
Samuel B. Walker, JR
New Life Pills Promises Quick Relief for Headaches
Dr. King’s New Life Pills claim rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches. They reportedly revive brain function and improve health for 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by B. H. Gorrell, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Weekend Cool Weather Boosts Wheat Harvest Prospects
The past week has brought cooler than usual mornings from Thursday through Sunday. If this weather continues, farmers expect a superb time to gather the wheat harvest, which is currently low in the fields.
Stops the Cough Works off the Coll Laxative
An old advertisement promises cough relief and cold cure in one day with Bromo Quinine Tablets for 25 cents. No cure no pay. The terse copy emphasizes guaranteed results and a fixed price.
County School Board Notice for June 27 Meeting
The county school board advert in the GAzerTR states the meeting will be held June 27 in the Court House, not in the Public School Building as previously listed. This correction clarifies venue for residents and officials.
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County School Board
Gazertr
Court House
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old advertisement touts a treatment promising to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, with a money refund if it fails. The box bears K. W. Grove’s signature and lists druggists as sellers.
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K. W. Grove
Struck by Lightning Hits Anderson House Near V M I
An electric storm passed over Lexington on Thursday evening striking Hon. William A. Anderson’s hilltop residence near V M I. A chimney was partially demolished while Rev. L. R. Turnbull and family occupied the house escaped unharmed. Mothers shed fear of the second summer after giving children Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry for bowel complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Wm. A. Anderson
Dr. Fowler
Lexington Beefs Up Local Social Roundup
Local visitors and residents named include Mr J D M Armistead as guest of Mr Harrington Waddell, Mrs William McLaughlin of Harrisonburg visiting Lexington friends, and Miss Minnie Varner visiting Portsmouth. Several Lexington figures travel for business, study, and family visits, with notes on commencements, scholarships, and new degrees at Roanoke College and Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. DM. Armistead
Harrington Waddell
William McLaughlin
Harrisonburg
Lexington
F. T. Glasgow
Atlanta
Lakine McCown
Selma
Ala
J. L. McCown
Minnie K. Varner
Portsmouth
Wallace C. QO. Varner
A. Floyd Heck
Norfolk
Lilly Heck
Pate Major
Buena Vista
Porter Showalter
Locust Avenue
Mittie
Minnie Morris
Richmond
W. D. Gresham
Mantapike
King and Queen County
J. Ron Tucker
Harvard University
Howard Campbell
Roanoke
Washington and Lee University
Messrs
L. W. Smith
R. G. Campbell
Johns Hopkins University
Mr. Smith
Johns Hopkins
Campbell
Washington and Lee
Virginia
Randolph Macon
University of Virginia, William and Mary
Ri Tmond College
Fredericksburg College
Hampden-Sidney and
Roanoke College
Chiles
Buchanan
Bessie Barger
Joseph Kennedy
H. M. Swartz
W. &. Smith
Capt. Chiles
New House
J. W. Gilmore
James River
Jim SweineEn
Lexington High School
J. H. Latane
Waddell
Charles Manly
D. D
James T. McCrum
Mary Lee McNeel
J. A. McNeel
Kerr's Creek
Janes T. McCrum
John D. Rogers
J. D. Rogers
Holt
Agnor
Gertrude Wakenight
Harrisonbury
Chas
Kenney
Factory Street
Withard Wren
Ned Stock
W. Va
Elmer Parker
Me ‘Thompson
Canada
Presbyterian Church
R. Laird
Rockbridge County
T. EK
Roby
Loudoun County
Jim
Roby Bros
Audrey
Marty
M. Tawking
Hoaboke
Frank Lynch
W. L. Lynch
Sy Brower
Death of an Octogenarian For The Geartie NATURAL Baines
Mr Charlton Wallace a longtime resident near Natural Bridge died at home Saturday at 7pm in his 82nd year. A plasterer by trade, he suffered heart disease and dropsy in recent months. He married Martha Cash about 62 years ago. survived by children J W Wallace S J McDaniel Newton Hinty Harvey Hinty James Donald. Interment at High Ridge after services by Rev Seymour Badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Wallace
Rockbridge
Natural Bridge
Wallace
Martha Cash
Short Hill
J. W. Wallace
J. McDaniel
Newton Hinty
Harvey Hinty
Summers
James Donald
Lexington
Seymour (Bady
Wesley Chapel
Miley's Color Photography Shows Photographs In Color
Mr M Miley of Lexington Virginia develops color photographs directly on paper using three successive gelatine films colored green blue and red. The process yields vivid color pictures without pigment and is patented in the United States and major foreign markets. The article notes the method’s novelty and questions future possibilities of light.
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M. Miley
Christian Observer
Louisville
Thomas E. Converse
General Assembly
Lexington
Converse
Washington
Peale’s
Ataglanes
Community notices from Gasette Coprrespondice June ii
The column reports general local happenings including fuel for cooks in cool weather, Sunday school progress with calls for more preaching, and farmer labor shortages. It notes Mrs. B A Thompson's return from Glenn Falls, poor medical outlook for Mrs. Swisher, the terminal illness of oil worker George Baine, and G Thompson resuming residence. It mentions a new Corner store and dwelling under construction near Big Spring and returns of Eldridge Harris, Reed Harris, and M Cunningham from Xenia.
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B. A. Thompson
Glenn Falls
Harry Swisher
George Baine
G. Thompson
Appearines
Big Spring
Messrs
Eldridge Harris
Reed Hardbarger
M. Cunningham
Xenia
Gacette Correspondence: Lovelorn Hopes in June
June notes reveal Karl Percival of Lynchburg courting Miss Mabel Probst while other social visits populate the week. John Probst visited his mother, and Rev Tolbert and Miss Nellie Williams from Roanoke were guests of Mrs Burks. Annie and Marshall Burks traveled in Bedford county. McCorkle of Lynchburg and Adele Carling of Richmond stayed with Mrs Paxton. Annie Bradford visited Bedford county friends.
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Karl Percival
Lynchburg
Mabel Probst
Cupid
John Probst
Rve
W. C. Tolbert
Nellie Williams
Roanoke
B. FE. Burks
Annie
Marshall Burks
Bedford County
McCorkle
Adele Carling
Richmond
Robert Paxton
Annie Braford
Interesting Indiana Letter June 11 1908 from Mulberry Grove
A reporter travels from Mulberry Grove via Vandalia and Terre Haute to a distant post, describing uneven rain impacts across fields. He notes corn yields of 69 to 80 bushels per acre, wheat 30 to 40, oats 30 to 50, and growing cattle and hogs. Land prices reach about 75 dollars an acre, gravel roads, and scarce country churches with Sabbath less observed.
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Mulberry Grove
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Tintine
Losanl
Tam
Alx
Northeat
Lexington Board Grants Levies and Allowances
The Lexington Board of Supervisors met with most members present except John A. Whitmore. W. M. Showalter was paid 25 for destruction of a house on a farm bought for J. Bruce Tutwiler. Whitmore was absent during delinquent list review. Jivlae Munitley’s 80.80 term of court pay was continued. Auditing committee named to settle with county treasurer. County and district levies set, with town and school levies specified, allocating 15000 for the sinking fund and interest and 4744 for roads.
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John AW. Whitmore
Lexington
W. M. Showalter
J. Bruce Tutwiler
Whitmore
Jivlae Munitley
Chowlt Court
Patterson
C. M. Shewey
M. Pendleton
Corporation of
Central
Natural Bridge
Buffalo
Kerr's Creek
Walker's Creek
South River
Fisher Admin Case Settles $4000 Award in Railway Suit
Bedford Bulletin reports that in the case of E. C. Fisher as administrator of Geo. L. Fisher versus C. & C. Railway Co a jury awarded the plaintiff $4000. The court refused to pass on the demurrer until the next term and will also rule on the special plea of J. Boyd Shannon as administrator of John H. Shannon against the O. & O. at the next term. The suit arose from the death of Engineman Fisher at Reasens on December 31, 1901, involving Conductor Whittaker and Expressman John I. Shannon.
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Bedford Bulletin
E, C. Fisher
Geo
Fisher
C, & C, Railway Co
J. Boyd Shannon
John H. Shannon
Reasens
Whittaker
John I. Shannon
Sheriff Appointed Receiver in Curtis & Son v Looney & White
J A Pollard named receiver in the suit Pollard v OC Mayer Co, with the appointment recorded in the official case docket.
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Curtis & Son Va. Looney & White
J. A. Pollard
Pollard Ve. OC. W. Mayer & Co
Pensioners to Receive Checks After September First
Confederate pensioners under the act of 1900 and amendments will not receive pensions until on and after September first. Checks will be nailed to all who are entitled to receive them.
Community Judge Holt praised amid liquor trial verdict
The Buena Vista Gazette notes Judge Holt's reputable conduct and a favorable court atmosphere. It reports the Agnor liquor case verdict, upholding a $200 penalty, with jurors described as responsible and candid. Containing local social notes, church matters, and a drug store advertising Dean's Ointment for itch relief.
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge county
The week ending June 16th records multiple deeds in Rockbridge county including Mary J. Miller and husband to Bila M. Beck for a house and lot on Fair Ground road. Stuart and wife to L. D. Barley for four lots in Foeteceen Development Co’s land. A W Harman Jr to Virginia W and lot in Glasgow. W F Pierson and wife to L. D. Barley for two lots in Glasgow. Foster and wife to H J Campbell for land near L P Campbell in South River district. Matilda J Thomas to W H Thomas for a lot fronting Main Street in northeast Lexington. W K Kedard to Wim Shoulder for 76 acres on Buffalo Creek. Mary W Michaels and husband to Frank M for a jot in Goshen between O railroad and Mill Creek. W W and wife to Samuel M Lewis for 19 acres near Riverside. J C Shields to John A Graham Susconists for 60 acres on North River two miles from Lexington.
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Mary J. Miller
Bila M. Beck
Fairground Road
Adj
L. P. Campbell
South River District
Matildaj
Thomas
W.H. Thomas
Main Street
Lexington
W.K. Kedard
Wim
Buffalo Creek
G. B. Bechtel
Mary W. Michaels
Husband
Frank M
Overstocked Shirt Waists Offer At China Martine
Time to shop with China Martine as patterns remain and prices drop on shirt waists. See me for door to door service and options. Buy matting dry and you gain value, avoid damaged goods and waterlogged transport. Always glad to sell and make prices to fit what you want.
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China
Martine
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Che Gazette
Sheppie Shannon
John A. McNeel
University of Virginia
Charlottesvill
Martin P. Burks
Silem
Maggie and
Elia Rucker
Belle Almond
Dora Willians
McComus
W.va
Margaret Witt
Hs, Coe
Keth Coe
Mt. Jackson
Elizabeth Sarah Keys
Florence Keys
Washington, D. C
Sallie Pitzer
8. T. Moreland
McDonagh School
Baltimore
Ford J. Walz
United States Weather Bureau
Chicago
William Walz
Farmville Female Normal
Elmer Crigler
W. L. Crigler
Laura Lee Carter
R. E. Carter
Newport News
Anna Paxton
W. 8. Hopkins
Bank of Rockbridge
Montague
National Convention of State Bank Supervisors
N.Y
Hopking
M.S. Moffett
Rockbridge Normal
Charlottesville
Gilmore’s Mill
Gazette Correspondence
John D, Rogers
Jas
T. McCrum
Louise D. Shields
Mary A. Rodes
Leo
G. Sheridan
Mary A
Rodes
Jax
TL McCrum
John OD
Rowers
Englich
Blanche P. McCrum
J. Lewis Gibbs
Mary D. Ackerly
J. Letcher Showell
Mary & McNeel
Leo G. Sheridan
John 1D. Rodgers
John L. Campbell
Crawford
Blanche P. McCraim
John O. Rogers
T. McCram
Viola C. Lee
R. Lester Hutton
Edwin K. Morris
Margaret G. Davidson
Roswell Bledsoe
Viola CO. Lee
Harry P. Selby
Beverly P. Higginbotham
Geartie
Wo HL
McCuer
Roanoke City
M Cleer
J. M. Johnston
Mefterkle
Springfield
Maude Houston
Spring Station
Kentucky
Scotia Starke
Farmville
Lucy Chrisman
Annie Jolliffe
Clarke County
Sue Barger
Buffalo Forge
W. R. Parson
W. A. Mohler
Longwood
Edith McClelland
Kate Hardy
B. T. Hardy
Red Mills
Clover Blossom
Miley
Denmark
Sherwood
Gacette
Indiana
Crawfompsvinne
Board of Supervisors
Lfe
Kerr’s Creek
Dutalo
Kerr's
Siaking
Gazette Commesconidence
Dean
Ayer
Iesure Ani
J.C Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Lexington Produce Market
Lexington, Va
Pring
Perth
Hama
Dear
Ieee Beaesase
Timothy Sved
Ontes
Ereerevenss
GLOBE
Corner Main and
Nelson Streets
Lexraron
Strain & Patton
Homarey
N. B
Orn Bivins & Bros
Clothiers
Warner’s
J. McD
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