Paint price savings with L. and M. across churches
The largest Methodist church in Georgia used L. and M. mixed with oil to make paint at about 1.20 per gallon. They planned to use 100 gallons more and saved about 90 dollars, aided by a big donation of L. and M. Dealers report strong demand and note old usage. Buy fresh oil from the barrel at 60 cents per gallon and mix with L. and M. paint. Sold by McCrum Dri Ox Kingston and H. L. Gilkeson Bacoa Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
McCrum Dri Ox
Kington
H. L. Gilkeson
Bacoa Vista
Unclaimed Letters Advertised For Week Ending June Leech
List shows letters undelivered at Lexington establish for the week ending June Leech. Names include Mia, J. W. Laud, Miss Martha Paxton, Miss Nina Persons, P. M. McCluye Patron and others. Letters must be claimed by correspondents noting advertisement.
New King’s Discovery Promises Cure For Coughs
In discussing consumption a Maryland man recalls failed medicines before using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts quick relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention with two bottle sizes 50 cents and 1.00 and a trial bottle offered at B H Orrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Earfoss
B. H
Orrell
Rockbridge school trustees qualify before retiring superintendent
The Rockbridge district trustees listed with Col Catlett prior to his resignation as Rockbridge schools superintendent include Lind, Snider, Tribbett, Houston, Harries, Wallace, Glasgow and others in districts from Natural Bridge to Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge
Colonel Catlett
Charles Lindvneeeee
Tribbett Buffalo
Houston
South River
F. PF. Harries
Natural Bridge
W. B. Wallace
Central
Frank T. Glasgow
Lexington
Electric Bitters Cured Kidney Disease Patient
A Illinois man from Cherokee who suffered severe kidney disease reports backache headache and low mood before using Electric Bitters. After two bottles he recovered to full health and recommends the remedy for kidneys liver or stomach issues. Guaranteed by B H Gorrell’s druggist, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Coller
Cherokee
B. H. Gorrell
Plans Adopted for Rebuilding Mess Hall
The Board of Visitors approved General Shipp's rebuild plans for the burned messhall. A one story building will be erected on the same site with a detached kitchen. Construction will start immediately and finish by the opening of the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors
General Shipp
Allen’s Foot Ease and Mother Gray Powder Advertisement
Classic 19th century ad copy promoting Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children and Allen’s Foot Ease. Claims cure for fevers headaches teething worms and stomach troubles plus foot relief for swollen sore hot callous and bunions. Includes pricing 25c and free samples mail order address Olmsted LeRoy New York. Dated May 31 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Drege
Allens
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Washington and Lee University labs to be upgraded
The chemical laboratory at Washington and Lee University begins a $5,000 refurbishment under university direction to modernize the facility. The project aims to provide upgraded equipment for scientific work once finished. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is advertised for nasal catarrh treatment with a spraying tube included for 75 cents. A New Orleans pharmacist reports selling two bottles to Wm. Lamberton at 1415 Delachaise St. with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Bt
N. Y
New Orleans
Evy Bros
Wm. Lamberton
Delachaise St
Gro. W. McDur
Pharmacist
Early Rural Mail Carriers Change Lexington Schedule
Beginning Tuesday this week rural free delivery carriers depart Lexington at 12:15 a.m. instead of 10:40 a.m. to match earlier mail arrivals. They will return to Lexington about one hour earlier each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Garriers
Dr King’s New Life pills touted for bowel cures
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life pills as a universal remedy for bowel and stomach ailments. It claims quick relief from pain, headaches, bilious issues, and other stomach disorders, with a low price of 250 at B H Gor al drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Goral Drug Store
Dean
Roanoke Sunday School Excursion Reaches Lexington
The First Presbyterian church of Roanoke Sunday school traveled to Lexington on their annual presi excursion. Including friends and visitors the excursionists numbered seven or eight hundred. The group has made several trips to Lexington on their summer outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Roanoke
Lexington
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Fast for Sores and Eyes
D L Gregory of Hope Texas testifies the salve cured a bad sore quickly and is suitable for sore eyes. The advertisement highlights Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and other minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Orrell
Prostate Protruding Piles Cure Mentioned by St. Louis Firm
Fragmentary ad copy promises relief for piles with ointment refunds if cure fails. Mentions a druggist refund policy and a mail order route via Fay Medicine Co. of St. Louis. Details are incomplete but imply a money-back guarantee and product availability through a pharmacist network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Co
St. Louis
Green Tea Honor at Timber Ridge Church Social
A Green Tea in honor of Mrs. B. Kinnear drew about 150 attendees on the Timber Ridge Presbyterian yard. Funds for the church fund reached $70 with door contributions. attendees praised the food and service while postal guests and area notables sent well wishes for her continued years of service. Wheat harvest and field reports noted good yields. local cadetship appointments and alumni events at VMI were announced with toasts and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church
B.C. L. Kinnear
Rockbridge Circuit Court Sessions Hear Indictments
June term of Rockbridge Circuit Court convened June 12 with Judge Letcher presiding. A two year road commission for several districts was named. Grand jury returned indictments for malice cutting, larceny, and unlicensed liquor sales. Convictions followed. wills admitted, estates appraised, guardians appointed, licenses granted, and multiple wills recorded. Dean's Ointment advertised at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
Junge S. Houston Letcher
S. W. White
Mrs Brown Dies Unexpectedly At Home Near Woodside
Mrs. William A. Brown died suddenly last Sunday at her Woodside home after an attack of illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the home by Rev. Dr. Charles Manly, with interment in Lexington cemetery. She was born Miss Zollman daughter of Henry Zollman of Rockbridge and aged about fifty. She leaves her husband, several children, and siblings including James M Zollman of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Brown
Woodside
Charles Manly
Lexington Cemetery
Brown
Miss Zollman
Henry Zollman
Rockbridge
Miss Annie Argenbright Weds Robert Dyche in Staunton
Miss Annie Argenbright of Staunton and Robert Dyche of Charleston W Va were married in Staunton last Thursday night at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Henry P Hamill officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends. The groom works for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Argenbright
Staunton
Robert Dyche
Charleston
W. Va
Henry P. Hamill
Frank Argenbright
Chesapeake and Hilo Railroad
Virginia Military Institute holds successful finals with nine teen graduates
The Virginia Military Institute concluded a successful session with the first class earning diplomas. Nineteen graduates were named, with distinctions, degrees, and Jackson Hope medals awarded. Governor Montague delivered a keynote address as Cadet Eglin gave the valedictory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
A. J. Montague
H. W. T. Eglin
Lewinsville
Hampton
Virginia
Roger James Martin
Martinsville
John O. Wharton
Dallas
Texas
Russell James
Danville
Joseph M. Marshall, Jr
Norfolk
M. Langhorne Craighill
Lynchburg
J. Allan Herman
George Richardson Hobson
Ashland
Harry Carlton
Centralia
Rufus A. Morison
Gate City
Henry Wirt Thomas
Eglin
William Taylor Willis
Gordoneville
Louis Cooke la Mont
Quanah
Robert Young Conrad
Winchester
John Madison Camp
Franklin
Frank Bailey Steele
Keystone
W. Va
R. A. Owen
H. W. Bowles
Perkins
P. W. Booker
K. S. Perkins
W. T. Willis
F. B. Steele
R. A. Morison
K.§.Perkina
R. Alex Owen
Jackson-Hope
Harvey Ward Bowles
Paul A. Tillery
North Carolina
J. B. Sinclair
Military commencements draw crowds at annual exercises
Beginning Saturday the military features of the commenceniat exercises attracted good crowds. A 21 gun salute honored the Board of Visitors at their annual meeting. An evening athletic display followed with work on bars and tumbling. Monday morning drills under Captain Pearson preceded a mimic war with blank cartridges. A large crowd witnessed the Tuesday review and graduation parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors
Butt
Pearson
Brilliant German Dance Event at Virginia Military Institute
A Monday night German at the Virginia Military Institute in the Stonewall Jackson gymnasium drew a large crowd. Fourteen couples led by Cadet J. M. Marshall and Mies Willie Williams performed an intricate opening figure, followed by about twenty more couples in white attire with bouquets and red sashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Instituts
Stonewall Jackson
J. M. Marshall
Norfolk
Mies Willie Williams
Washington, D. C
Mies Willis Williams
Washington
D. C
India
Miss McGuire
Winchester
W. T. Willis
Gordonaville
Flovine Burruss
Wilmington
N. C
Kenneth ’, Perkins
Crint-Decker Nuptials at Oronoco with Moora officiating
Estelle V Crint and Charles B Decker were married at the residence of Mrs Linzie B Crist in Oronoco Minnesota. Rev W B Moora conducted the ceremony in front of close family and friends. The bride is described as popular and beloved, while the groom is a prosperous valley farmer of worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Yeaterday
Mra. Linzie B. Crist
Oronoco
Mise Estelle V. Crint
Chas. B. Decker
Rockbridge County
W.B. Moora
Churchgoers Attend Falling Springs Service in Waynesboro
Jona 19 Mre Chas R Stribling and children Elizabeth and Charlies of Waynesboro attended church at Falling Springs Sunday. Margaret Budéknoer returns from Charlotte to home. Willia Clarke home from St Albans. Joambert and daughter with Frank Wileoun visit M D Wilson. Chas Watt and Mississippi bride visit Elmeria. J M Senseney of Lexington visits and attends service. sings Palm of Victory. Bella Clarke visits Lexington for commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
R. Stribling
Elizabeth
Charlies
Waynesboro
Margaret Budéknoer
Charlotte
N. C
Willia Clarke
St. Albans
W. Va
Joambert
My. Frank Wileoun
M.D. Wilson
Chas. Watt
Bride
Mississippi
Elmeria
J. M. Senseney
Lexngton
Falling Springs
Palme of
Victory
Miras Bella Clarke
Lexington
Testimony praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back relief
A Lexington shoemaker, Harry Deaver, testifies his wife suffered constant back ache eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought a box at B H Gorrell's and notes the relief within days, praising the product and its advertised claims. Doan's is sold by Foster M. Burn Co. Buffalo, NY as sale agent. remember the name and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Harry Deaver
Jefferson Street
Main Street
Dean
B. H. Gorrell
Foster-Mo Burn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doon
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Che Gazette Lexinoton
W. L. U. Improvement
Carlotta McCluer
J. E. Laird
Ethel Sholes
Susie Rhoder
Miss Pearl Beeston
Baltimore
Mrs
KE. R. Wilbourn
Lemuel J. Graham
Pittsburg
E. L. Graham
F. Howard Campbell
A. D. Campbell
Johannes
Chicago
Henry M. Miley
Margaret Lackey
Buena Vista
H. C. Fisher
Emmett Reid
Baylor University
Waco
C. V. Warner
H. L. Kennedy
Sherwood
Elizabeth Barger
Gilmores’ Mills
Joseph Kennedy
John L.powell
Marion
Kate Vanderslice
Maggie
Mary Humphries
Vesuvius
A. E. Thompson
Kerr’s Creek
Arthur G. Campbell
J. H. Campbell
J. Mercer Patton
Thomas M. Semmes
H. Parker Willis
George Washington University of
Mathew S. Kahle
Cleparne
Kate Hartigan
Blanche Baylies
Kable
Pat Cleburne
United Confederate Veterans
Louisville
Charles H. Davidson
James M. Davidson
A. Nelson Myers
Portland
Oregon
California
Yellow Stone Park
Dr. Davidson
American Medical Association
BK. C. L. Kinnear
Tiveon Rives
R. T. Pendleton
E. M. Pendleton
R. T. Anderson
H. 5. Kane
F. B. Preston
Botetourt County
John Magruder
Woodstock
A. G. Armatrong
Alexandria
L. H. Ellison
O. R. Thravee
Powhatan County
R. M. Dashiell
Richmond
M. G. DeShasto
Henry County
Thomas H. Howard
Floyd County
Randolph Tucker Pendleton
C. Q. Byrd
Bath County
Thomas Hamlin
J. E. Doyle
Lindsay
J. L. Sinclair
W. ©. Davis
West Point
Walker
Latane
Ford
Adkission
Joseph R. Anderson
Alumni Association
Montague
Alexander Hamilton
Petersburg
Washington and Lee
W. 8. Currell
Robert A. Marr
J. B. Johnson
B. West Clinehinst
5S. J. Graham
U.S. Army
F.N. Grifftn
Circuit Court
W. A. Brown
Dyche—Argenbright
Corps of Cadets
Stonewall Jackson Hall
W. 8 S. Hammond
Middletown
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Hammond
Institute
Olivir
V. M. I. Orchestra
Krause
Florence Howitt
Bramwell
Edith Toppleton
E. A. Owen
Mary Perkins
Paris
John C. Wharton
Ter
Dobson
Roberts
Conrad
Regerie Taylor
R. J. Martin
Evan
Dent
Henry T. Eglin
Helen Owen
Mary Wills Booker
Woodfin Booker
Dunlap
Louie C. LaMont
Miles Nell Brackenbrough
Capyille
Brepgon
Allen Herman
Burruss Corprew
Brabaker Beverley
Bertha J
Philadelphi
W. K. Caffee
Carthage
C. M. Phisier
E. B. Perkins
J. K. Breele
J. W, Preston
George W, Lilley
Lawrence Rust
B. Morgan Pendleton
Decker
Crist
Dr. Fowler
Naare
Ayers
Ayer
Aterco
Lowell, Maas
Buffalo Forge
HAY Fev
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Lexington, VA
Trumps
W. S. Kniseley & Co
Court House
Leximeton
Hopkins
W. C. Sivant
O. Camppe
Axprew
P. Wane
Teller
the Bank of
Jone
Lexington Produce Market
Leaxington Va
Sue
Intry
Antry
Batistes
Royal Baking Powder
Lexington and Rockbridge
Rege Lime and Stone Co
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
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