Convention in Full Swing at Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention in Chicago elected Senator Elihu Root of New York as temporary chairman after a five hour contest between Taft and Roosevelt factions. Root’s keynote praised Taft’s record and urged support for the President in the upcoming election. Virginia split its 24 votes, Root receiving 22 and Governor McGovern 2. Roosevelt’s record attendance at the convention marked a new milestone.
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Chicago
Elihu Root
New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Virginia
Senator Root
Governor McGovern
Wisconsin
Board of Visitors Appointed State Cadets
State cadetship appointments announced from multiple districts with main appointees listed by district and city. Alternates named for districts including Lynchburg Hampton Petersburg Strasburg Timber Ridge Botetourt Culpeper Suffolk and Stanardsville with at large selections in Newport News Albemarle.
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W. R. Gillespie
Tazewell
W. P. Parsons
Grayson
F. K. Corder
Fauquier
J. M. Bain
Norfolk City
W. B. Jones
Suffolk
J. Shirly Carter
Pittsylvania
B. J. Millner
Danville
E. M. Almond
Culpeper
Sheep Farmer A L Steale Reports Rich Returns Near Lexington
A L Steale, five miles northeast of Lexington, reports success in sheep raising with a flock of ten ewes yielding 14 lambs sold for 8.62 and wool valued at 17.49 totaling 101.02 for the season. A male calf brought 30, reflecting good prices. Swele of Tazewell County praises Rockbridge for cattle and sheep potential and bluegrass suitability.
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A. L. Steale
Lexington
Swele
Tazewell County
Rockbridge
Steele
Death of Mr L B Green at Cornwall home
Mr L B Green died at his home near Cornwall on Friday morning June 7. His remains were interred at Fairfield the next day. Aged 52 he was described as a good citizen and estimable neighbor. Funeral services were by Rev W D Eye. He is survived by a wife and five children. Chief J L Parrent and Mrs Parrent attended the funeral, Green being a relative of Mrs Parrent.
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L. B. Green
Cornwall
Fairfield
Green
W. D. Eye
J. L. Parrent
Will
Remsey
Jackson's War Record at Virginia Military Institute Unveiling
Col R P Chew recalls General Thomas Jackson's career from Mexican War to Civil War glory. He praises Jackson as a preeminent student and commander, notes VMI graduates' valor from Chancellorsville to New Market, and salutes Jackson's virtuous character and influence on youth.
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Jackson
Virginia Military Institute
Col. R. P. Chew
Stuart
Horse Artillery
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Stonewall
England
Wellington
Washington
Marlborough
Lee
General Jackson
W. M.J
Chew
Mexico
Virginia
Allan
Preston
Sth
Harper
Echols
Cummings
Rockbridge
Dr. Pendleton
Shenandoah Valley
Hooker
Chancellorsville
Munford
Institute
South
New Market
Robert KE. Lee
Stimu
Moses Ezekiel
Raphine Notices Open With Church Conference Plans
June 18 itemized notes report the Rockingham District Conference at the Methodist church in August. Rev Eye and Rev Echols lead meetings. Mt Carrie cemetery work by trustees. Aunt Elvira Powers dies near century mark. land bought for new school site. local students leave for Farmville and Harrisonburg normal schools. staff appointments at Washington and Lee list instructors in multiple subjects for the next session.
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Corres
Rockingham
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
W. D. Eye
L. I. Echols
Mt. Carrie
Elvira” Powers
Edna Houff
Mary Agner
Farmville
Harrisonburg
C. G. Williams
Kentucky
Mabel Fultz
Lynchburg
Severe storm causes heavy damage across Valley towns
A severe wind and rainstorm hit the Valley Sunday. Harrisonburg and Winchester report great damage with uprooted trees, blown chimneys, and damaged buildings. Lexington had a brief heavy shower with wind but no notable destruction.
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Harrisonburg
Winchester
Lexington
Farmers Meet at Fairfield Rockbridge Agenda and Address
The Rockbridge farmers gathered in Fairfield Monday with Governor Mann delivering a general farming address. District Agent Long spoke on lime and fertilizers, while State demonstrator T O Sandy discussed grain culture at the High School gathering attended by many county farmers.
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Rockbridge
Fairfield
Mann
Long
T. O. Sandy
Saintly Soldier Prince We Honor Stonewall Jackson
A reverent portrait lauds Stonewall Jackson as a heroic ruler of discipline and virtue born of Virginia. It extols his strategic genius, fearless leadership, and unwavering devotion to truth, duty, and liberty, calling him a saintly patriot and our New World's Cavalier and Puritan.
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Virginia
Greece
Rome
Old
Bupreme
Our
New World
Cavalier
Captain Lake Re-elected Mayor At Buena Vista
Captain J B Lake was re-elected mayor after last weeks municipal election in Buena Vista with 204 votes and a 23 vote plurality. The councilmen elected were in the First Ward W T Paxton W E Glass T J Dillard and in the Second Ward W N Seay J L Knight J K Janney. The slate included candidates J K Shewey S M Wilbourn and J M Henkle. Also noted Richmond News Leader mentions Hugh A White of Lexington as a strong candidate for Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates to follow R B Byrd retiring from politics.
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Buena Vista
Captain J
Lake
Messrs
J. K. Shewey
S. M. Wilbourn
J. M. Henkle
Hugh A. White
Lexington
Richmond News-Leader
Virginia House of Delegates
R. B. Byrd
Moore County Treasurer Notice June 19
Official county notice for the Treasurer position Moore County dated June 19. Details minimal in readable text. confirms appointment or filing matter and dates.
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Moore
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Lerington Gazette
Illiam R. Kennedy
Board of Visitors
Mr. L. B. Green
Col
R. P. Chew
Raphine
Washington and Lee
K. W. Dickey
B. A
B.S
M. A
Chas. Watkins
M.S
Henry Moncure
C. F. Ordeman
W. T Neel
R. W. Dickey
R.E. Royall
P. O. Converse
J. C. Morrison
E. 5
S. R. Gammon
A. I. Herald
W. McK. Miller
F. P. Miller
Violet Beeton
Stonewall Jackson
BY Robert T. Eerilin
Captain Lake
Hardin
North River
Rockbridge County Railroad
Graham
Grahatst
OUR Grocery Department
B. M. Hutton
Weinbergs
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