Advertisements and notices in Che Gazette Lexicon
June 30 1909 notices include J F Myers dissolution Bank of Rockbridge financial statements and dividends Cherokee Ed Wild West Show July 1 First National Bank and Peoples National Bank financial statements and dividends E W Nichols supt Virginia Military Institute G W Effinger former examination of teachers Weinbergs repairs in progress with price reductions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Myers
Bank of Rockbridge
First National Bank
Peoples National Bank
E. W. Nichols
Virginia Military Institute
G.W. Effinger
Weinbergs
Prostate Gland Ailment Highlighted By Elderly Men
Elderly men face enlarged prostate common with age. A Dexter Kentucky tip cites L E Morris reporting his father’s kidney and bladder issues were addressed after Foley's Kidney Remedy, with initial relief from one bottle and complete improvement after a second, avoiding surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . Yeleyn
Beyana
L. E. Morris, Dexter
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Rockbridge Marriages in June 1909 and 1900
Notices record three marriage announcements from Rockbridge area. Pans-Fix lists Walter Allen Falls and Jenette Teaford Fix at Rockbridge Baths on June 16, 1909. Smire-Ksieg and Riley-Wilhelm note ceremonies in Lexington and Kerrs Creek area in June 1900 and 1909 respectively, with names Charles David Riley and Harriet Cora Wilhelm among the couple pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pans-Fix
Rockbridge Baths
Henry Miller
Walter Allen Falls
Jenette Teaford Fix
W. H. Pi
Rockbridge
Smire-Ksieg
Lexington
Charles Manly
Lloyd John Smith
Hattie May Kuick
A. F. Kuick
Dr King’s New Discovery Reclaims Night Watchman’s Health
W J Atkins suffered chronic cold and lung trouble while night watching at Banner Springe Tennessee. After ineffective remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work fully. It cures severe colds coughs inflamed throats hemorrhages croup and whooping cough. Trial bottle free guaranteed by B H Gorrell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springe
Tenn
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
First Baptist Lexington Plans 15th Cornerstone Celebration
The First Baptist church colored in Lexington will observe the 15th annual cornerstone laying next Sunday. An interesting program is planned with services in morning afternoon and evening. Rev. J. W. Tynes and Rev. J. H. Jenkins will preach, joined by W. L. Price and J. D. Lewis on the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church (Colored
Lexington
J. W. Tynes
J. H. Jenkins
Rudolph Street Methodist Church
W. L. Price
J. D. Lewis
Electric Bitters Praised by Woman from Vestal Center
Mrs. Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic supposedly boosts spirits, vigor, and health while curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Sold for 50 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Gorrell
Farm Name and Letterhead Etiquette for Homesteads
The farm owner should take pride by naming the homestead and painting it on a neat signboard with his name beneath. He should also print envelopes and letterheads bearing the farm name for family business correspondence and boarders.
Jell-O Dessert Ad Highlights Quick Easy Mix
An advertisement touts Jell-O as a dainty, economical instant dessert. Just add boiling water, let cool, flavors include Lewop Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach, with a 10 cent package claimed to serve a large family and compliance with Pure Food Laws.
R. R. Alexander Plans July Fourth Celebration at Lexington
R. R. Alexander, colored restaurateur, will host Independence Day events on Monday July 5 at the corner of Nelson and Randolph streets Lexington. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a dance and additional attractions including a balloon ascent and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Alexander
Nelson and
Randolph Streets
Lexington
Arica Salve Claims to Cure Pimples and Skin Ailments
A drug store pitch extols Arica Salve as a remedy for pimples eruptions sores boils and sore eyes, promising clear skin and beautification. It also claims to be infallible for piles and sells for 25 cents at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backen
B. H. Gorrell
County Republican Convention Scheduled in Lexington
Chairman Thomas Shewey issues call for a county convention in Lexington on Monday July 12 to nominate a candidate for the Legislature and elect delegates to the State convention. District meetings set for Monday July 5 to choose delegates to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shewey
County Republcan Executive Committee
Lexington
Pills and tonics flood 19th century ad page
An advertisement collage touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation biliousness and various stomach and kidney troubles praising a patient from Ingleside NC. Other items promote Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup and Deans Regulators for liver issues and Boer piles remedies with prices ranging from 25 to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale
B. F. Ayscne
Ingleside
N. C
Lexington Personal News Highlights From May Evening Socials
Mr. Isaac Weinberg recuperating at Hot Springs Virginia. Mrs. Edwin Miley of Norfolk visiting Mrs. Miley on White Street. Mr. and Mrs. Armin Baesiat returned from bridal trip to Lexington. Miss M Katherine Warner left for Welsh West Virginia to see her brother John A Warner. Mrs. Emma G Dold back from visit to sister in Harrisonburg. Mr. Harry Bayliss of Clifton Forge visiting his mother Blanche Bayliss. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A Pennington left for Mountain Lake Giles County for summer. Dr. James Lewie Howe and family to Cushing Massachusetts for cottage summer. Mrs. Kate Bush and Mrs. Sallie Barley of Winchester visiting Lexington friends. Mr. J A Hamilton of Fort Worth Texas visiting his brother H A Hamilton with wife and three children. Mr. Frank Moore and family left for Bourbon County Kentucky for two or three weeks. Mr. Thomas J Rice of Roanoke joined family visiting Mr. James M Senseney and friends. Messrs. Quisenberry Dunn and Arthur among visitors to Roanoke on Norfolk and Western excursion. General E W Nichols in Richmond for State Geological Survey meeting then to Washington DC. Mr. William S Hopkins taken to Charlottesville for appendectomy operation. procedure successful. Postmaster McCung Patton appointed custodian of federal lot in Lexington for new post office building. Marriage announced Miss Vesta Jacobs Fitzgerald Georgia to Mr Earl BE Deaver Lexington July 7 1909 at bride’s brother CU Jacobs Trebeing Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Weinberg
Hot Springe
Edwin Miley
Norfolk
M. Miley
White Street
Armin Baesiat
Lexington
Mies M. Katherine Warner
Welsh
W. Va
John A. Warner
Emma G. Dold
Winchester
C. B. Simpson
R.G. Templeton
J. A. Hamilton
Fort Worth
Texas
H. A. Hamilton
Frank Moore
Bourbon County
Thomas J. Rice
Roanoke
James M. Senseney
Messrs
Walter E.quisenberry
Frank A. Dunn
Alonzo Arthur
Norfolk and Western Railroad
E.W. Nichols
Richmond
State Geological Survey Association
Washington, D.C
William S. Hopkins
Charlottesville
Glasgow
McCung Patton
Post Office Department of Washington
Reid White
Vesta Jacobs
Fitzgerald
Earl Be, Deaver
CU. A. Jacobs
Trebeing
Ohio
Notable Columbia Wedding Unites Miss Jeasie McKay and Mr. Robert Glasgow Jr
One of Columbia South Carolina's major social events marked the marriage of Miss Jeasie McKay to Mr. Robert Glasgow Jr in Columbia on June 28 1909. The ceremony occurred at 8 30 pm at the home of Miss McMaster with Rev W M Kincaid officiating. Attending were best man W T Corwith and a long list of ushers and bridesmaids including Katherine Woodrow Mary McPheeters Sophia Aldrich Mary Glasgow Rhett Shepherd and Sybil Walker. The bride was given away by her brother Douglas McKay. The Glasgow family traveling from Lexington and Charlotte helped celebrate. Mr Glasgow son of Dr Robert Glasgow of Lexington is treasurer of the Charlotte Hardware Company and is highly regarded in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Jeasie McKay
City
Robert Glasgow, Jr
Charlotte
N. C
Mise McMaster
W. M. Kincaid
First Presbyterian Church of
N.C
Florence
8. C
Mary Glasgow
Lexington
Rhett Shepherd
Harteville
Sybil Walker
Robert Glasgow
Mary
Katherine
Frances Glasgow
Glasgow
Charlotte Hardware Company
Shooting at Robey's Livery Stable Affects Buena Vista Man
Early Matthews, a Black employee at Robey's livery stable in Buena Vista, was shot yesterday by W. J. Dickinson after a telephone dispute. Dickinson fired as he approached the man who attempted to flee. two hits were reported though not serious. Dickinson waived preliminary examination and posted $2,000 bail awaiting grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Matthews
Robey
Buena Vista
W. J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Hewitt Pennington Nuptials United In Buena Vista
A marriage license was loaned yesterday to Leon Murrell Hewitt and Roberta Edwina Pennington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Pennington. They wed at Buena Vista with Rev E B Snead officiating. Parents of the bride attended. the couple returned to Lexington. Hewitt has lived in Lexington over a year, formerly from Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Murrell Hewitt
Roberta Edwina Pennington
Joseph A. Pennington
Buena Vista
E. B. Snead
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Bragg Granted Temporary Stay in Murder Case
Howard H. Bragg of Rockbridge, condemned for the murder of Thomas A. Crawbond, received a respite from Governor Swanson extending his death sentence to August 20. Bragg, about twenty one, travels to the penitentiary under guard amid questions about guilt, weak mind claims, and a petition by jurors and family seeking clemency to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg
Lexington
Richmond
Swanson
Howard H. Bragg
Rockbridge
Thomas A. Crawbond
Swangon
Greenlee D. Letcher
Ninnine
Goshen Strongly Urged for Military Camp Site
Governor Swanson heard a large delegation of prominent citizens in Rockbridge county favoring Goshen as the location for a proposed military camp with an up to date rifle range. The hearing before the Governor will be presented to the State Military Board at its next meeting. Attending were Colonel T. S. Keller Measie H. M. Lewie J. M. Robertson K. A. Peyton Warren Cloud Greenlee D. Letcher and James H. Lindsay editor of the Charlottes ville Progress. Other counties in the running include Norfolk and Fluvanna. A final decision is expected within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
Goshen
Rockbridge County
State Military Board
T. S.keller
Measie
H. M.lewie
J. M.robertson
K. A. Peyton
Warren Cloud
Greenlee D. Letcher
James H. Lindsay
Charlottesville
Final ball at VMI Inet dazzles with elaborate decor
The final ball at the Virginia Military Institute Inet Wednesday night featured an elaborately decorated gymnasium by William M. Kramer. VMI orchestra provided music with Mrs. Joseph Pennington at piano, as Cadet Edwin Hodge Jr. led the opening figure with Miss Carolyn Bankaleao. A large crowd, including out of town visitors, watched the alumni roll call and dancing continued late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
William M. Kramer
Joseph Pennington
Edwin Hodge, Jr
Henderson
Mies Carolyn Banka Aleo
Wild West Show at River with Cherokee Ed heads to Lexington
The famous Wild West Show of Cherokee Ed visits Lexington next Wednesday with a large display of trained wild animals. Attractions include Indian tribes, cowboys, twenty cowgirls, border police mounted, Captain Demitri and Imperial Russian Cossacks. Two performances on July 7, 1909. Admission 50 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Demitri
Presbyterian worship moves to lawn on White Street
Sunday afternoon the Presbyterian congregation held service on the lawn of the mansion on White Street with Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham preaching. Summer services will continue weather permitting and evening services will be discontinued at the church. A Mary Custis Lee Chapter meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy is set for Jackson Memorial Hospital Saturday at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Street
Alfred T. Graham
Mary Custis Lee
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Sword Found in Civil War Skirmish Story Reaches Waverly Holder
In Baltimore American and The Lexington report, James F. Haye of Waverly Md locates a saber lost in the Civil War. A Lilly letter from J McD Adair of Lexington Va says the sword, once thought with Colonel Tank, was found by Mr Tomlin and now may be recoverable. The State Christian Endeavor Convention reelects officers in Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
J. McD.adair
Hunter'e
Lexington
James F. Haye
Waverly
Sunday American
Hays
Hunter
Lynchburg
J. McD. Adair
Mr. Adair
Mr. Hays
Richmond Times-Dispatch Patch Notes Greenlee Letcher View
Greenlee D. Letcher of Lexington former House of Delegates member and son of Virginia’s Civil War Governor arrived at the Capitol to handle business. He indicated strong support for Mr. Tucker in the gubernatorial race and expressed hope for his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Letcher
Tucker
Joe Adams Brought Back After Indictment
Joe Adame alias Joe Adams, indicted for larceny by a May term grand jury, was captured at Sweet Chalybeate Springs and returned to Lexington by Sheriff R L Morrison. Sallie Bradford and Adams were arraigned in Mayor Kennedy s court and sent to the grand jury. Bradford was tried in circuit court, found guilty, and is serving time in the penitentiary. Adams had left Lexington before the grand jury writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Adame
Sweet Chalybeate Springs
Lexington
R. L. Morrison
Adams
Sallie Bradford
Kennedy
Bradford
Adame
Lexington stores to close early July and August weekdays
Beginning with Monday of this week most stores in Lexington will close at 6 PM during July and August except Saturdays. Merchants say the hours will give relief to clerks and employees. Shoppers are urged to buy earlier, between 8 and 10 AM, to avoid late afternoon rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Children Day program at Collierstown Methodist Church
The Sunday school prepares a Children Day service for next Sunday at 11 am. It includes songs and recitations by the Sunday school members and ends with an address by Pastor Rev. G. W. Staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Collierstown
G. W. Staples
Severe thunderstorms cause fire and damage in local area
Over the last three days storms damaged homes and telephones in the region. J W Gibson house, N A Rees wheat shock, and Dr G D Merriweather chimney were struck with insurance covering most losses. W P Nowland home also damaged. many telephones out. Community events included a strong Methodist children’s day service and groundwork began for a Brethren church. Excursion to Roanoke carried 91 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gibson
N. A. Rees
G. D. Merriweather
W. P. Nowland
J. F. Stratton
Lottie Harper
New Brethren Church
Roanoke
E. L. Embree
New York
Carrie Richeeon
Misa Eva Zimmerman
Lynchburg
R. Booth
F. D. Cunningham
Charlottesville
J. F. Cunningham
H. R. Milla
New York City
W. H. D. Harper
Col. W
Child Hurt by Loose Horse in Glasgow Street
Yesterday afternoon in Glasgow a horse running loose ran over three year old child of Mr and Mrs William Hickman in the street. The boy was severely injured about the head. Two doctors were summoned at once. Little hopes are entertained for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Mra
William Hickman
Local Tax Collector Reports Low Delinquency and Pianos Adverts
Mr J W McClung deputy for Treasurer S & Moore reports collections for Lexington district. Of 5066 turned in, 84.02 is delinquent on personal and real property. Delinquent capitations total 561. Hobbie Co piano ad boosts factory prices and easy terms. Randolph Macon College in Ashland conferred Doctor of Divinity on Rev J H Right of Front Royal. Hugh A White announces legislature candidacy from Rockbridge and Buena Vista with policy notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McClung
S. &. Moore
Lexington
Marshall & Wendell
Hobbie Co
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
J. H. “Ight
Front Royal
Trinity Methodist Church
Acard
Hugh A. White
Rockbridge
Buena Vista
Aftermath of Confederate Reunion at Memphis and Voyage
A Virginian narrator recounts leaving Memphis after the Confederate Reunion, meeting an elderly Mexican War veteran, John Conner, in Ripley and surveying Mississippi River lands. He notes vast, fertile acreage, citrus and cotton potential, and alfalfa harvests, praising the region’s wealth and optimism while promising to write more after further exploration.
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Upper Kerr's Creek
D. A. Penick
Charles David Riley
Harriet Cora Wilhelm
Harriet M. Harris
Densert
Stang
Germany
Berlin
Jeipsic
Vienna
Stuttgart
Munich
Dean
Columbia, S. C
Hewitt—Pennington
Ike
Tork
J. McD
Apattr
State
C. E. Convention
Christian Endeavor
W.H. Goldsmith
Georgie McKeen
R. C. Woolfork
Jamee Lewie Howe
Rh. KE. Steele
Joe Adams
Weinberge
Rogreer
Springfield
Graselie
Scott
T.D. Parsona
Mesere
C. A. Rice
J. H. McClelland
J. W. McClelland
B. Leckey
Gordonsville
Wilson B.barrison
R. C. Walker
W. E. L. Stark
D.b.mcmelland
Charleston
Harry Wilkingon
Botetourt
H. B. Baker
Memphis
Riptey
Ma. Ephor
Mississippi
Southland
Ripley
Ths
John Conner
Culpepper County
Nile
Brother Virginian
Rockbridger
B. H Gorrell
Stieff Piano
Chas. M. Stieff
Main St
Lynchburg, Va
Lyr
Lexington Produce Market
Ayer
J. C Ayer Co
Cowell
Mass
Strain & Patton
Lexington, Virginia
Derwear
Sage
Fore
W. Harry Agnor
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