Local Society Notes and Early Streetcar Sightings
Miss Maury McCrain of Colorado and Miss Minnie Newnan of Hartiganburg visit in Lexington staying with Mrs. Paul Penick and Mrs. OC M Cold. Guests include Earnest K Rhodes of Atlanta visiting his father, and Mrs. Carl Scholz of Mammoth WV with her parents. The town records a first ever automobile on streets and notes Washington and Lee University trustees failing to elect a president with G H Denny elected. Henry St George Tucker reports on a 100000 fund related to economic studies. Mrs. Thomas J Warner of Kerrs Creek recently left for Saunton after two operations and will rejoin her husband in Johnstown W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingington and Lee University
Harry St. G. Tucker
Law School
Acing
G. H. Denny
Henry St. George Tucker
W Shngonenl Lee University
Board of Trustees
William L. Wilson
Thomas J. Warner
Kerr's Creek
W. W. Hall
Lexington
Johnstown
W. Va
Death of Mrs J A Quarles in Lexington area
Mrs Caroline W Quarles wife of Rev Dr James A Quarles of Washington and Lee University died at home after long illness Funeral services were held at 3 pm and the remains were sent by railroad to Louisville for interment Tuesday She was born May 15 1838 in Louisville Ky and survived by five children including W K Quarles and James Quarles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline W. Quarles
James A. Quarles
Washington and Lee University
Thornton Whaling
Louisville
Quarles
James Quarles
Edmonds
Washington and Lee
W. K. Quarles
Butte, Mont
Mary Quarles
Lexington
Charles V, Edmonde
EB. A. Quarles
Goshen Items Reports Drowning At Copper Ford
Goshen items note Linnie Graham visiting near Greenville and Earl McCutchan returning from Bisbee Arizona. Grant Streby drowned after helping pallbearers cross Copper Ford with the corpse of Miss Fannie Hughes. body recovered near Lebanon. Sawmill accident kills Bartley near Deerfield. Wet weather slows farm work as repairs and new school foundation advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Graham
Greenville
Augusta County
Earl McCutchan
Bisbee
Arizona
Fannie Hughes
Grant Streby
Copper Ford
Ben Benson
Lebanon
Ford
Ernest Whitesell
John Davie
Victoria
Goshen
Parker
Bartley
Deerfield
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An aged advertisement promotes quick cold relief using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming recovery in one day. The copy emphasizes rapid action and suggests use for cold symptoms.
Final Exercises at VMI Highlight Smith Memorial Dedication
The VMI commencement closed with the dedication of the Henry Smith Memorial Building in Jackson Memorial Hall. Judge John G Moncure of Louisiana delivered the address, praising Smith, while cadet Charles Roller Jr. of Fort Defiance delivered the diploma and Cadet George C. Marshall of Uniontown was named second lieutenant by President McKinley. Alumni events and a full parade marked the final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Military Institute
R. T. Wilson
Clas
Peterburg
Board of Visitors
State Library
Frane
H. Smith
J. ©. Moncure
Louisiana
Jackson Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall
Vale
Charles Roller, Jr
Fort Defianes
Jackson
Hop
Jadga
E. W. Saunders
Louisania
Suid Lang Syne
Tina Bell
George OC
Marhall
Uniontown
United States Army
Presidnt McKiney
Johnston
Exta
Han
Smith Memorial
John G. Moncure
Lonia‘ana
Moncare
Geeral Smith
Meoncare
Stafford County
Gan
Coun
Polignac
France
Court of Appeals of
Shreveport
Sarra Memon
Eagges
Scott Shipp
Court of
Seasion
Endet
Jackson Memorial
William G. McBowe
Lexington
J . Parrish
Lynesburg
Reber E. Huron
Guerrat I. TW
Sara
Frencis Henney Smith
Norfolk
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Sarah Henderson
Thomas Henderson
Hampden Sidney College
Tribute to a Civil War editor and Virginia Cadets
A Newcomerstown Ohio editor honors the fallen at New Market Virginia on May 15 1864. He recalls the Union lines and Virginia Cadets, praising courage on both sides and urging lasting national unity. Flowers sent from the north mark the shared memory of heroism and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Daf
Newcomerstown Index
Ohio
New Market
Franz Sigel
Carline
Virgina Dames
Ware
Eouth
Northland
Virginia
Richmond Tims Show Virginia Crew Victory in Rowing Meet
A large Sunday crowd on Mayo Island watched the Virginia Boat Club defeat Washington and Lee University in a rowing match. Virginia led from the start and won by about fifteen lengths with no official time recorded. Postrace celebrations followed at the club house where Rev. Ro Cromp presented a gold medal to the Virginia crew amid cheers for the vanquished squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo’s Island
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Virginia Boat Club
Virgiia
Richmond Craw
Hosun
Sesbuard Air Line
Wunslington
Ive
Virginia
Virginas
Wid
Grdoe
W. G McGowan
Strke
W. B.claiborne
Washington and Lee
H. Hail
N. I
T. G' Stone
C E. McNulty
W. L. Bilis
J. W. McCraw
Gutheen
Ro Cromp
Jefferson Wallace
Speesh
Petfado
He v Si
Gia
Thei Homes
Changes in War Revenue Tax Circular Issued by Treasury
The Treasury announces a new circular detailing changes to the war tax law effective July 1. Tax items listed cover bank drafts, certificates of deposit, postoffice money orders, insurance, telegraphic dispatches, and many shipping and marine documents with a note that certain items remain taxable or are abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Yevennias
United States
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Warns Against Dangerous Boom
An old-time advert warns readers about Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it causes disability and death. It cautions against bulk sales and urges consulting a doctor while touting a famous product once linked to Madison origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets Promote Longevity and Style
A local ad touts Warner's Rust-Proof corsets with rust resistant coatings and durable blades, offering fits from 50 cents to higher prices. It highlights the American Lady line, refunds, and merchant guarantees, claiming superior wear and improved dress fit for dependable garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Warner
Avia
Atoek
Redcoed Rates Account Fourth of July Excursions
HAltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets for all trains on July 3 and 4. Tickets are valid for return until July 6 for travel east of the Ohio River within 200 miles, excluding Pallimore East stations. Stations west of Pallimore are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Pallimore
Pretty Eyebrows and Long Lashing Ads In Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment advertises beauty gains with pretty eyebrows and long lashes. It mentions a product from a Tennessee company and a Portsmouth Virginia postal subscription book agency, with unclear pricing and contact notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccm
Toritory
Pormouth
Kiva Building
Portsmouth
Mortgage Court Discharge Petition in Virginia Bankruptcy
A. Mahoney of Clifton Forge Alleghany County Virginia files for bankruptcy discharge in the Western District of Virginia. Hearing ordered for August 8 1901 at Harrisonburg with notices to creditors to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Mtarrisonburg
Lextrorow Gagertr
Interast
Coldenen
John Paul
Jude
Sal
Turisonburg
Distriet
A. Kk. Fletcher
Crenx
Rye Whiskey Prices in Early Advert Offerings
An old newspaper fragment advertises Cabinet Kentucky rye at £2.00 per gallon and Mountain Dew described as smooth rye at $2.00 per gallon. Virginia Glades advertised as pure rye at $2.50 per gallon.
Queen Quaality Promises Spring Lives and Oxford Ties
A local retailer touts a wide stock of Spring Lives and Oxford Ties for ladies, highlighting the celebrated Queen Quaality line as a mark of quality and value. The note emphasizes thorough assortments and potential new arrivals to attract buyers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Speciac We Sell Indian Rock Lime at 565 per barrel
The notice states the sale of Indian Rock Lime at 565 dollars per barrel loose. It emphasizes the unit price and condition of the lime for buyers scanning the advertisement.
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WAL
Maury McCrain
Colorado
Paul Penick
Minnie Newnan
Hartiganburg
OC. M. Cold
Earnest K. Rhodes
Atlanta, Ga
FP. Rhodes
Carl Scholz
Mammoth, W. Va
FE. H. Barclay
E. H. Bobbit
Texas
Mexico
New Mexico
J A Quarles
V. MW 1
Bath County Enterprise
Viclars
Richmond Tims
Ee. A. Craighill, Apiienier
Lynchburg, Virginia
Kelis
Redcoed
Dist. Menicisg Co
Brownsville
Tenn
Rockridge
Inemalu
KE. TL. Barclay
Tut
Thel
Lazarus Co
Ladie
Mien
Edward
Sadie’s
W. E. Wirt
Laura L. Wirt
Jobo IT. Tela
Va. K. A
Chancery
Circuit Court of
Roesbridge
Lst
Guy's Run
Eald Hens
Ales
Enderson
E. M. Pendleton
University of Virginia
P. ED. Barringer
Charlottesville
Via
Market Report
Price Hter
G. W. la
Sheelders
J. Med
ARS Ty
Bears
Stam
Ory Bey
Toman
Franklin Hemical CO
Filbert Street
Philadelphia
Deering
Binder Twine
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