Two Tragedies Stir readers over imprudent choices
The piece notes two recent deaths caused by reckless choices by young women Elsie Sigel and Mrs. Gilbert Woodill, scene set with a Richmond News Leader editorial. It cites warnings from male companions and household members about trust and danger, urging prudence to avoid disgrace and death.
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Mies Elsie Sigel
Franz Sigel
New York
Gilbert Woodill
Maryland
Emmett E. Roberts
Richmond News Leader
Sigel
Heat Advisory From The Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press urges extreme caution during heat waves advising avoidance of excess food and drink and limiting physical and mental exertion. It warns alcoholic beverages are risky in hot weather and that poor sleep worsens heat tolerance while steady work within normal hours under sanitary conditions is best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bath County candidate launched for Legislature district
Bath Highland Rockbridge and Buena Vista form a district with a floater delegate. John W. Stephenson announces his candidacy while S. W. Sterrett of Highland retires due to ill health. Rotation suggests Bath should supply the district’s choice now. Also notes preferences for the Valley route over Richmond in the New York to Atlanta auto contest.
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Bath County
John W. Stephenson
Highland
Bath
Rockbridge
Buena Vieta
Bath and Highland
Buena Vista
S. W. Sterrett
Ihs
New York
Atlanta
Richmond
Bath, Highland and
House of Delegates of Virginia
Highand
House of Delegates
W.T. Paxton
Mocratio Ry. E. A. Moore
Portrait of General Andrew Moore Arrives at Courthouse
Addressed to Mr. Frank Moore on the occasion of portraits presentation, the piece recounts General Andrew Moore born 1752 in Cannicello. It covers his lineage from David Moore, service in the Revolutionary War, rise as lawyer and politician, roles in Virginia’s legislature and U.S. Congress, and endowment work for Washington and Lee University.
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Frank Moore
Andrew Moore
David Moore
Ireland
Canbello
Rockbridge
Augusta County
Midway
Steele
General Moore
Evans
Cannicello
the Academy
Liberty Hall
Washington & Lee University
West Indies
Moore
Williamsburg
House of Delegates
Virginia
Richmond
McKee
House of Representatives
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
United States
General Assembly of
A. S. Marshall
District of
Geo. Moore
Washington and Lee University
George Washington
Gen. Moore
Sally Reid
Col
Andrew Reid
Buch
Cherokee Ed's Wild West Show Comes to Lexington
The exhibition features wild animals, Russian Cossacks, Indian tribes, cowboys and cowgirls, mounted border police, and an educational program. A street parade and promotional ads in the first page urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fhrst
White Seeks Legislature Seat Amid Public Service Promise
Hugh A. White declares no political ambitions or personal gain in running for the Legislature. He criticizes government waste, advocates tax reform, and vows to vote for bills only after careful review and public benefit. He plans to travel the county to speak with voters but cites professional duties limiting his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. White
Gasette Correspondence and Local Property Transfers
June 28 notes guests from Buena Vista and Washington D C visiting the Wilbourn and Musser families. Farmers report rains hindering work as corn harvest approaches. Rockbridge county deeds entered for week ending June 29 1909 include transfers in Glasgow Lexington Goshen and Natural Bridge totaling several thousand dollars. In manufacturing news the shapages bottle pager page through the prompt ends abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilbourn
Margaret Wilbourn
Helen Musser
Buena Vista
M. W. Barger
Bettle Burks
Sherwood
W. L. Gnifis
Washington, D. C
Charles R. Barks
Roanoke
Bessie Bargera
Lexington
Joseph Knenedy
Rockbridge County
B. G. A. Bruce
Washington Street
Report of the Condition of the First National Bank of Lexington
The document records the June 23 1909 financial condition with assets and liabilities including loans and discounts overdrafts U S bonds and securities legal tender notes and bank notes outstanding, along with totals and notary attestations by A P Wade and Frank Moore.
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B. E.ened
Ae Moore
H. C. Wise
First National Bank OF Lexington
Eport
Peoples National Bank
Lexington
Virginia
Lawry, Mongy Rxseevence Bank
Pecle
A. P. Wade
Honda
Arenta
Lawret
Ty Hotse
Dyer Eent
Banka
Ecrses
Malisseus S
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Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Acard
Woman’s Home Companion
Woman's Home Companion
Cyrus Lrownsend Brody
Marie van Vorst
Alice Brown
Mary Heaton Vorse
Albert White Vorse
Annie Haermilton Donnell
Anne Warner
Euphemia Holden
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Quillcote-on-Baco
Margaret Sangater
Sam Lloyd
James River
Gasette
Laura Thomperon
Della Houser
Farmville
Dalev Tlle
Shapages
Riding Bros
J.P. Myers
the Peoples’ National Bank
Lexington, VA
M Moelwhe
Sorevensesers
County of
I. Wm. M. McElwee
WM. M. McElwee
Daniel Welsh
A. D. Estill
R. C. Walker
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, Virginia
State of Virginia
Addi Ens
W. Nichols
Bank OF Rockbridge
OF Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Daytvynes
O. Campbell
Campbell, Uashler
B. E. Vaughan
Reid White
J. P. Moore
Notary Publi
Robt. Glasgow
W.T. Shields
W. C. Stuart
Rockeridge Swern
Graham
Graham's
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W. Effinger
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City of
Buenasta
University of Virginia Mead of Public School System
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Howard Winston
University Post Office
Smecars
J. ED
Deaver
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Weinbergs
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Killarney
Madras
Priestley
Hamburg
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