Final Report of Gen Shipp to Virginia Military Institute Board
General Shipp, retiring superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, delivered his eighteenth and final annual report to the Board of Visitors. He outlined needs including a new library costing 28 750 dollars plus 2 580 for stacks, a heating and power plant at about 32 000 dollars, barracks alterations 7 787 dollars, and proposed cadet encampments near the mouth of North River at junction of railways for two week sessions in June. He praised the board and staff, noted fifty one years of service, and expressed faith in the Governor and General Assembly’s care for the institution.
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General Shipp
Virginia Military Institute
Shipp
North River
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Board of Visitors
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Examination results reveal white teachers favored in Rockbridge
State School Examiner J B Thomas reports May teachers exam at Rockbridge. Passed candidates are shown by numbers, with no colors passing. five whites failed and seven colored took the test. Others must attend Summer Normals. obituary notes of George Goodbar, a longtime Collisretown resident, with many children.
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G. W. Eflinger
Thomas
Rockbridge
Mr. Effinger
Democratic primaries set for Rockbridge area August 17 2007
Democratic Executive Committees announce primaries on Saturday August 17 2007 at Rockbridge county precincts and Buena Vista to nominate candidates for State Senate District 22 and the House of Delegates from Rockbridge Bath Highland and Buena Vista. Fees range from 3 to 25 dollars for various offices. No assessment for notices of candidacy for justice of the peace constable or overseer of the poor.
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Democratic
Rockbridge County
Buena Viata
State Senate
Rockbridge
Bedford
Buena Vista
House of Delegates
Bath
Highland
Hovee
Commonwealth's
Justice of the Peace
Address at Virginia Military Institute Highlights Ideals and Figures
The report recounts Hon. H D Flood's address at VMI emphasizing self help and ideals. It praises Washington and Lee University lineage, references Lee and Washington, and notes support for the institute's heritage through General Smith and Francis A Smith.
Trial of Judge Loving in Virginia killing case began
The trial of Judge William G Loving for the killing of Theodore Estes at Amherst Courthouse began in Houston Halifax county after an alleged assault on his daughter. A promptly secured jury heard both sides with Loving and his daughter testifying. The case is described as potentially the most sensational in Virginia.
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William G Loving
Theodore Estes
Amherst
Houston
Halifax County
Loving
Virginia
Amberat County
Address by Rev. W. J. Lucas to Lexington Colored Citizens
Rev. W. J. Lucas urges Lexington’s colored community to claim American rights, improve education, and cooperate with whites to solve the Great American Question. He defends Black loyalties, calls for compulsory schooling, and stresses law, order, and crime reduction through community self-improvement and white cooperation.
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Rev
W. J. Lucas
Lexington
First Baptist Church of
Citizens Improvement League
Lam
United States
England
Emerald Isle
Russia
Atlantic
Orient
Republic
Colombia
Tillmans
Dixons
Vardamans
South
Harvard
Yale
William and Mary
Washington and Lee
Howard, Shaw, Fisk
Atlanta University
Hartshorn College
Spelumat Seminary
Virginia Union University
America
Saape
Perhane
Territorial Legislature Hopeful Seeks Return to Virginia House
STERRETT expresses readiness to represent Virginia voters in the Legislature. He thanks past supporters and pledges faithful service if re-elected, noting a primary may be required. He emphasizes his role as their representative and calls for continued public trust. Dated June 26.
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Virginia
Rim
Uhat
Sterrett
Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend on Capital Stock
The Board of Directors of Peoples National Bank of Lexington in a June 2 1907 meeting declared a semiannual dividend of three percent on capital stock from net earnings of the past six months. Dividend payable July last. cashier WM McAlver signs.
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Peoples National Bank of Lexington
WM. M McAlver
Casaier
Primary Election Notice for Rockbridge Virginia Democrats
Notice to Democratic voters of Rockbridge County and Buena Vista City announces a primary for the Virginia House of Delegates seat. Voting will be sat Aug 17 1907 between sunrise and sunset at precincts. candidates must file by July 27 1907 with the chairmen and pay assessments.
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Weh
Enid
Anid
Sunger
Wald County
Avid
Frank Moore
Dem
Sopseesuee Co
Lexington
J. W. Harper
Dew
Comtee
Bath Co
Warm Springs
J. H. Wotvelaw
Comtes
Highland Co
Monterey
W. T. Paxton
Comtec
City of Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Primary Election for Democrat House Delegate Nomination
Notice states a primary election will nominate a Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates representing Rockbridge Bath Highland counties and Buena Vista city. Voting precincts across the counties and city will hold the election on a specified date.
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House of Delegates
Virginia
Rockbridge
Bath
Highland
Buena Vista
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Eer
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George Goodbar
Collisretown
Mr. Flood
Vv. M. I
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Congress
Flood
Washington and Lee University
Virginia House of Delegates
Senate
General Smith
Tennyson
Washington
Lee
Phillipe Brooks
W. M
New Market
Francis A. Smith
Pabrney
Igsoa
Roosevelt
Lexlegxton
Pangaea
Hiaprowy
Highland Counties
Puena Vista
J. B. Burroughs
Mechanicsville
Straw Hat Sale
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
House of Delatex
Lothbridge
Buena Visti
Prank Moore
W. T, Paxton
City of
M. J. Hess
H. A. Dixon
M. Grim
Natural Bridge
Sule
John T. Mokre
Sec
Treas
Weat B. V. Land Uo
University of Virginia
Head of State Public School
Howard Winston
Charlottesville
Montgomery
Black
White Mountain
Majestic
Otty. R.S. Anderson
Lotts
A. B. Beckwith & CO
Bank Rockbridge
B. H. Garrett's
Mr. Stuart Hutcheson
J. ED
Deaver
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Court House
Lisle
Oxford
Red Cross
Weinbergs
Post Office
the Gazette Job Office
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