Strike of Street Car Men in Richmond Area
The Richmond Passenger and Power Company workers strike for wage increases and shorter hours, halting streetcar service in Richmond and suburbs including Manchester. Authorities report no violence, but militia may be deployed as police and civic unrest rise amid a contested new Virginia Constitution.
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Richmond
Manchester
Petersburg
Howard
Montague
Nalle
70Th Regiment
Staunton
Charlottesville
Danville
Alexandria
Richemond
Suit to Forfeit Glasgow Charter Averts Town Government
A Rockbridge Circuit suit by A H Burroughs and partners seeks to close Glasgow streets and dissolve village government. Defendants are Harry Locher mayor and Glasgow town council. Plaintiffs claim late charter organization forfeited by 1897. Judge Letcher to consider injunction. outcome could delay litigation.
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Rockbridge
A. H. Burroughs
William G.mathews
A S. Mathews
Glasgow
Harry O. Locher
Harrison & Long
Lynchburg
Burroughs
Noel & Haythe
F.T. Glasgow
Lexington
Hugh A. White
Buena Vista
Rev Morrison Discusses African Slavery Report
At a Richmond meeting of the Executive Committee of Foreign Missions Rev W M Morrison D D outlined seven years of Congo work and presented a direct account of African slavery. The committee sent a letter to Judge W H Mann urging state authorities review treaty rights violations in the Congo Independent State and Belgian oppression of natives.
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Richmond
Executive Committee of Foreign Missions For
Southern Presbyterian Church
WM. Morrison
Africa
Congo
W. H. Mann
Nottoway Courthouse
General Assembly
Tucker for University of Virginia Presidency Proposed
Mr. G. B. Joyner of Onancock Virginia writes in Tuesday's Times Dispatch praising Hon. H. St. Gen. Tucker as a ripe scholar and practical leader. He cites his platform eloquence and constitutional mastery, arguing the University, the state, and the South would be honored by Tucker's headship.
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G. 8. Joyner
Onaneack Va
Times Dispatch
H. St. Gen. Tucker
University of Virginia
Virginia
South
John Marshall
Boston
Marshall
Sunday School Convention of Bsktimors Conference in Winchester
The Sunday School Convention of the Bsktimors Conference M. E. shared in Winchester Virginia will run Tuesday to Thursday in July. An interesting program is planned with speakers including Rev. Dr. El M Hamill of Nashville Rev H P Hamill and Rev J H Light from Lexington.
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Bsktimors Conference
M. E. Shared
South
Winchester
el. M. Hamill
Nashville
Tenn
H. P. Hamill
Paste
Lexington
J. H. Light
Trinity Methodist Chureh
Marriage of Newman L. Dold and France J. Logano in Lexington Alexandria
Mon evening announced the marriage of Newman L. Dold of Lexington and France J. Logano of Alexandria on Saturday morning. Rev. Dr. F. J Brooke officiated. The bride wore white organdie over taffeta and carried white flowers. The couple will take an extended southern trip. Gazette Correspondence June 22. The NP Academy alumni banquet featured a lecture on education by Rev. A. Wilson. Walter E. Beard elected president for the coming year. Several alumni and students noted at home from W&L U with degrees. Wheat in the area ripening fast. An advertising note for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children and Allen's Foot-Ease is included.
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Newman L, Dold
Lexington
France J. Logano
Alexandria
Charles J. Lozano
F. J Brooke
Mines
Dold
Cross
Gray
Allen 8
Olmstead
LeRoy
Allen
A West Virginia Coal Mine Visit by W. W. W.
An observer travels from Crawfordsville to New Ross then to a coal town near San, noting 120 coke ovens, 160 tons daily capacity, electricity powering hoists and transport, 300 miners houses, two churches and two schools, seven miles from the C and C line, 1,500 feet above sea level, and hints of homesickness and longing for home as rains diminish.
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Crawfordaville
Tnd
New, Ross
Virginia
Thia
Pen
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Templeton 74 dies in Roanoke home
Mra Mary Elizabeth Templeton died at her son Samuel Templeton's home in Roanoke on Tuesday evening aged 74. Her remains were moved to Fairfield Wednesday. Funeral services were Thursday at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J Spencer Smith assisted by Rev R H Wilson. Interment followed in Fairfield cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers were six nephews: J Mel Adair Lexington J L Templeton Staunton William Lilly Greenville W F Templeton BE I Templeton and J T Sale near Fairfield. Mrs Templeton, born Miss Lilly in Greenville, was married to Samuel M Templeton of Fairfield. he died about twenty years ago. She is survived by two children Samuel Paris and Samuel Templeton of Roanoke, and one brother Col John Lilly of Greenville. She was a longtime church member of the Presbyterian church.
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Mra
Mary Elizabeth Templeton
Samuel Templeton
Roanoke
Pfairfield
Presbyterian Church
J. Spencer Smith
R. H. Wilson
Rockbridge Baths
Fairfield
J. Mel. Adair
Lexington
J. L. Templeton
Staunton
William Lilly
Greenville
W. Fef
Templeton
J. T. Sale
Marrige
Miss Lilly
Colonel Lilly
Samuel M. Templeton
Pairfield
Mere Templeton
Samuel Paris
Sanuel Templeton
Col
John Lilly
Mere
Woo
Untitled health ads and obituary fragments blend in sparse page
Advertising claims praise a Dr King New Discovery for coughs and consumption with testimonial from T J McFarland of Beaverville Virginia. Obituary notes report deaths of Mrs Laura L Swiber and Mrs Ellen Moore Brown with burial details and family ties.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Beaverville
Ken
B. I. Morrell
Feugeist
Trial Battles
Repolar Eixe Oe
Miracle Cure Promises From Eleatric Bitters Ad
A Decatur Alabama woman recalls life changing relief after three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble saying Eleatric Bitters cured her and left her fully recovered She credits the remedy for improving her liver kidney and stomach function and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood and overall energy.
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H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
B. H. Gorrell
Dougist
New Market Dedication Ode Remembers Heroic Dead
A ceremonial speech by AOC Gordon of Stamint at the New Market Battle Monument dedication laments Youth lost in war. It honors Henry Hadwood and others, with reflections on freedom, truth, and liberty. The narrative weaves memorials of Patriots at Thermopylae and Bannockburn, urging enduring courage. Separate notices record local land transfers in Rockbridge county and a medical advert extols Dr Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract.
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Rulhier
Gordon of
Stamint
Ehie’ New Market Battle
Endorsement of Deans Kidney Pills by Lexington Citizens
A Lexington Gazette correspondent reports on local voices backing Deans Kidney Pills as a proven kidney remedy. The piece highlights experiences of residents including ailments, relief after taking the product, and the sellers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. It also notes other local news such as illnesses, a buggy accident, and harvest conditions.
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Lexington
Willian
Chariton, Sexton
Lexington Cemetery
Main St
Snys
Dean
Gorrills Drug Store
Don
Pilla
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Hood Balm Co
Atlanta
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE AND EXCURSIONS
For sale at 10 o'clock a m items from the late Capt J O Bonde including a revolver bookshelf and a golf case Watch. Adm'r A Boude announces excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach at low rates on specified Thursdays with tickets valid sixteen days. Call or write nearest B&O Ticket Agent for full details.
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A. Om
J. 0. Bonde
Masadora A
Bowde
Atlantic City
Cape May
San Taty City
Ovena City
N. J
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Baltimore & Ohio R.A
Leading Southern School for Young Ladies Opens in Virginia
Pens Rept. Flat 1903 describes one of the leading schools for young ladies in the South. New buildings, plane and equipment, ten-acre campus in the Valley of Virginia famed for health with grand mountain scenery. European and American teachers offer a full course, conservatory studies in art music and elocution. Certificates Wellesley. Students from 0 states. Catalogue address Mattie P. Tareis, President, Roanoke, Va June 24 8p.
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Valley of Virginia
Wellesley
Mattie P. Tareis
Roanoke
Rockbridge County Treasurer Candidate Moore Announces Bid
Moore declares reelection bid for Rockbridge county treasurer under the Dems county committee rules. Dated June 24 1908.
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Janounee
Rockbridge
Moore
Democratic County Committee
Thos, &. Sperrett
Land Auction Near Lexington Seeks Buyers for 149 Acres
About 149 acres one mile south of Lexington offered for sale. The tract includes 90 acres tillable, well watered, with a dwelling house, barn, mine orchard, and cleared land. Sale details are to be announced.
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Lexington
Jaeparabate Pe
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Constitution
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Taylor
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Mr. Tucker
U. Va
Methodist
Convention
Newman, Dold
Brownsburg
Cameron Ryan
Braunton
Aly. Wade
Messie
R. Whipple
JM. Mo Chung
To. Wilson
Messrs
Row. Patterson
W. Wade
West Virginia
Patterson
Wright Milling Co
J. Culton
J. W. Culton
Hep
J. A. Wade
G. A. Wilson
Hampden Sidney College
X. Y.Z
Sun, West Va
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Thomas Rei
Hess
M. J. Heae
Wr. Bok
Upper Kerr's Creek
Laura L. Swiber
Harry Swikher
Clifton Porge
Goshen
Itn
Eilen Moore Brown
Saniel Brown
Misses Bratton
Henry Hadwood
Stream
Hannockburn
Trith
Preadom
Debonair
Gay
Hfe
Breedom
Latrelles
Shining Sun
Rockbridge County
Permelia Agner
John BR. Agner
Margaret E. Tolly
Susan C. Millop
Brownshire
CO. N. Andersay
T. B. Andaraan
Hay’ Craak
W. 1. Phillips
Mia
Selina D. Withrow
Mattie J. Alphin
Ida M. Alphin
Kerr's Creek
Dr. Fowler
Howe
Raphine
Gazette Correrhouderee
Charles A. Houff
Thomas
Hookbridge Alum Springs
Lilian Rawlings
Lilly Chittum
Lockridge
Miss Chittum
Miss Rawlings
Lewis Smith
Tura
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Virginia College
OU Ratte
Beart PR
Colvcutt Court
Frederick Mohler
H. A. Wilson
John M. Gibson
G. M. Shewey
D. O. Wilson
F. T. Snider
J, McCordy
W. Il
Lowman
Fangle
Teaford
Tt. D. Watts
J. D. Snider
BE Kk. Firebough
Admr
Isaac Baro
Bceaused
Plaintiffs
George C. Moore
William Foutz
Dee'd
J. W. Fouts
Virginia A. Hileman
Nettie A. Vanderver
Mary F. Fouts
Lilly L. Foutz
Louis A. Fouts
John N. Poom
Ceay Cxas Gas
William Fouts
H- A
Wilson
D, M. Showey
Do, Wilson
Snider
J. 0. McCurdy
W. WH. Lowman
Fane S. Teaford
RL Witt
Clerk
Tucker and Catlett
FE. A
Clawrin
Plahoelff
Grace Carter
Othar
G. W. Carter
FE. A. Carter
8. W. Carter
Sait
EB. A. Carter
Geo. Wallace Carter
Exparte
Mre
EA. Carter
Maud Carter Hays
Hopkins
N. B
M. J. Hess
Opposite Presbyterian Church
Lexington, VA
Rodgers
WII
R. S. Anderson
Irginia
Circuit Court
Jennie W, Greiner
Henry P, Greiner
R, R, Witt
Letober
Buchy
OG Ufo
W. B. Wallace
E. L. Guanay
J. Ev. Deaven
G. & D. Clothing Company
Tichaels Stern & CO
Rochester, N.Y
Sto
Karp Gove
Dimities
Hamburg
Cumbria
Nainsookwe
Willinery
W.S. Kinseley & CO
Rallings
Owen Hardware Company
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Cataly
Buffalo Creek
Zolnan' S Mill
Avery Field
Joseph 5
Mateer
Mural
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