RORFOLE and Western Railways Henandoah Valley Route
Change of schedule in June establishes double daily service via Shenandoah Valley between Bristol and Southwest Virginia, Winston-Salem, Martinsville, Bluefield, coal fields, Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York. Through Pullman sleepers and dining cars on trains 1 2 13 14. Map, time tables, and resort guides mailed on request. Stopovers allowed within ticket limits. W. B. Bevinl, Gen Pass Agent, Roanoke Va, June 21 21.
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Wlth
Shenandoah Valley
Bristol
Virgina
Winston-Salem
Martinsville
Bluefield
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Luray Caverns
Virginia
Valuable Pippin Orchard for 900 Acres of Fruit Land
Auction notice describes a 900 acre orchard property with 1550 bearing apple trees, two four room dwellings, ample water and timber. Property listed at price 20000 dollars.
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Wingfield & Harrell
Roanoke
Crown of George and Queen in lavish London coronation
Crowds packed the Strand and Westminster as King George and Queen Mary were crowned in London. The procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey unfolded with grand ritual, archbishoprics, oaths, anointing, and a Te Deum, followed by a jubilant return through cheering streets. The royal carriage, 150 years old, bore eight cream horses and cost 25 000 dollars, while the robes and regalia reflected a historic ceremony marked by global congratulatory messages.
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George
London
Strand
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Britain
Canterbury
King
Prince of Wales
George III
Cipriani
George IV
William IV
Victoria
Edward VII
Queen Victoria
England
Ireland
Scotland
Coronation Attire of King and Queen Described in Detail
The narrative details the royal crownings attire including the king’s cloth of gold mantle and gold bracelets edged with pearls and festooned with harps roses and fleurs-de-lis. The queen wears ivory duchess satin in princess style with gold thread embroidery, a tree motif of rose shamrock and thistle, a six yard train of royal purple velvet lined with ermine, and an oak leaf chain on the inner side.
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India
Empire
Star of India
Arabs slaughter Turkish troops near Gheesan
Rebels in force surprised a Turkish column commanded by Mahomed Ali Pasha outside Gheesan a Ned sea town about 100 miles north of Hodeidah in Yemen A thousand Turks were killed Mahomed Ali is missing 500 Turks were wounded 2000 rifles captured four big guns and ammunition The Turkish gunboat Sutebbe shelled Gheesan causing heavy casualties to Turkish troops
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Mahomed Ali Pasha
Gheesan
Ned Sea
Hodeidah
Mahomed Ali
Sutebbe
Local candidates seek Democratic primary support in Natural Bridge District
Several figures announce for county posts in the Natural Bridge District and surrounding offices. Will Harris runs for Commissioner of Revenue, Rice seeks re-election as County Attorney, and D. E. Moore campaigns for Commonwealth's Attorney with primary fate set for 1911.
Shields Seeks Re election for Rockbridge County Clerk
A. T. Shields announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk of Rockbridge County subject to the Democratic primary. March date noted as March 15 11 11.
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Rockbridge County
Rock Bridge Counry
A. T. Shields
Rockbridge County Treasurer Candidate Announcement
Commissioner of Revenue R Moore announces candidacy for Rockbridge County Treasurer for the term starting January 1, 1012, subject to the primary to be held in the coming summer months. Jan 1811, 8, R. Moore. March 8 11-3in.
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Rockhridge County
R. Moore
Announcement of Sheriff Candidacy for Rock Bridge County
John McD Ross announces his candidacy for sheriff of Rock Bridge County subject to the Democratic primary action. The statement confirms intent to run and seeks party backing in the upcoming election.
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Rock Bridge County
John McD Ross
White seeks re election to Virginia House of Delegates
The Democratic candidate Hugh A White announces re election bid for the House of Delegates representing Rockbridge County and Buena Vista City. The notice dated April 12 appears in the party material listing the candidate and jurisdiction.
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Rockbridge
Buena Vista
House of Delegates of Virginia
Hugh A. White
Bath
Highland
John W. Stephenson
Warm Springs
Bath Co
House OF Delegates
Glasgow Announces Candidacy for Rockbridge Delegates
At the earnest request of many citizens from every section of the county I hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the House of Delegates from Rockbridge County and City of Buena Vista, subject Mary. J. H. Glasgow. April 1911.
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House of Delegates
Rockbridge County
Buena Vista
J. H. Glasgow
McDowell Announces Candidacy Interest for Rockbridge Delegates
W G McDowell requests support to allow friends to use his name for the House of Delegates. He pledges to serve Rockbridge citizens to the best of his ability and says he will publish his opinions on current public questions in a future letter to the press. April 26.
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House of Delegates
Rockbridge
Democratic bid for Natural Bridge District supervisor
At the urgent request of many voters a candidate announces itself for the Democratic nomination for Supervisor of Natural Bridge District subject to the action of the W. KE. L. STARK. Commiss.
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Natural Bridge District
W. KE. L. Stark
Kerr's Creek District Revenue Primary Mentioned Name
Partial OCR notes indicate a reference to Kerr's Creek District revenue matters and a Democratic primary. Names such as Anaher of Revenue and A. 8 Hamilton May 17 are mentioned, with unclear dates and roles. Summary remains provisional due to fragmentary text.
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Anaher
Kerres Creek District
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Rorfole & Western Railway
Henandoah Valley
Hagerstow
W. B. Bevinl
R. J. Kennedy
Nelson ST
Lexington.va
Warner, Pole & Co
Malo Street
Winslow
George and
Mary
Abbey
King George V
Lipplocett’s
Commissioner of Revenue
Natural Bridge
Harris
Pe Ww. Rice
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Commonwealth's
Rockchoar County
D. E. Moore
Lexixonton
Lexington
J. W. McClung
T. M. Wade
Lazinetos
Rocksriver Corry
R. L. Morrison
Strain & Patton
J. Gassman & Son Fidw. Co
James E. Heck
Cass Lexington, VA
W. G. McDowell
Commiss
Kerr’s Creek District
Hamilton
Bank of Rockbridge
Rockford
W. W. Hayslet
Weichmaker and Jeweler
West Washington Street
Lexington, Va
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