Local Advertisers Spotlight Spring Goods and Remedies
Graham & Co offers Queen Quality aboes. Fast National Bank releases Feb 14 statement. Jahnke & Co. holds 80 day sale. Snesheton Millinery displays early spring goods. Myers Hardware lists American woven wire fence and plows. Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co. announces spring lines of shoes dry goods and groceries. Mother Gray of New York markets Australian Leap herbal regulator for female ailments. sample free from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy IN. Allen’s Foot-Ease promotes relief for tired feet with 30,000 testimonials. trial mail offer from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. Mech 4.08-4¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Co
Aboes
Fast National Bank
Jahnke & Co
Snesheton
Myers Bardware Co
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
Unclaimed Letters List for Lexicster Post Office
The Lexington post office reports unclaimed letters for the week ending Mar 8, 198. Names include Rev. Samuel Ayere Oscar Fale Mrs Mary Greene W Carrington Gretts Miss Dolle Noel W Jarvis Bessie Lawson Edlar McCarvis Malinda Rira Hary Richards and P Parron McCluse. Recipients should mention advertized letters when calling.
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Ayere
Samuel Bosley
Oscar Fale
Mary Greene
W. Carrington Gretts
W. C. Graves
Miss Dolle
Heson
Magazine Jarvis
Noel W. LA
Gins
Wot Lawson
Bessie Moulton
Edlar L. McCarvis
Mies M. Wesley
Malinda Rira
Hary
Richards
J. KR. Taylor
Allfance
McCluse Parron
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Rushboro Woman
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life by curing a long trouble. The medicine is touted as best for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Available at H Gorrell’s drug store with a 50c 1 00 price and a trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gorrell
Death of William G Venable at ninety in Virginia
Mr William Goodrich Venable died last Saturday of pneumonia at the home of his son Rev A Silvey Venable pastor of Falling Spring church at the advanced age of ninety. The remains were taken to Glasgow Sunday and started on their journey to Sherman Texas for burial. His son Rev A Sidney Venable accompanied the body to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goodrich Venable
A. Silvey Venable
Falling Spring Church
Glasgow
Sherman
Texas
Venable
A. Sidney Venable
Delightful Walnut and Fig Jell O Dessert
Dissolve JELL O in boiling water then cool and thicken. Stir in English Walnut meats figs and whip cream. Serve as a large family dessert, economical and easy. Walnuts figs and JELL O available at any good grocery.
Death of Oklahoma-born young man in railroad accident
A telegram from Oklahoma reports the death of Cabell Walker son of Mack Walker after a train accident in which he fell under moving cars. He was about 22 years old and had lived in the west for six years. Remains to be buried in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Oklahoma
Cabell Walker
Mack Walker
Walker
West
Endorsement for Electric Bitters by Architect Coulter
Prominent San Francisco architect Mr Norman R Coulter in the Delbert Building praises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He claims it cures stomach liver and kidney issues promptly and strengthens the system. Marketed as a superior spring medicine and blood purifier at B H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
B. H. Gorrell
Dull Horse Market Shows Low Prices Amid Slow Demand
The horse market last Monday was exceptionally dull with many animals offered and prices so low that few changed hands. Prices were well below those seen in preceding weeks as buyers held back, despite usual spring demand for farm work animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynday
Ely's Balm Advertises Cure for Catarrh
The ad claims Ely's Balm cures nagal catarrh with heavy forehead pressure stuffed sinuses watery eyes and nose. It promises restored smell and taste and normal breathing when applied to the sore spot. Sold by Ely Hro 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Vly Hro
Warren Street
New York
Pure Aint Keeps Home Beautiful And Safe
The ad claims L. and M. Pure Aint preserves and beautifies the home, prevents decay, and lasts ten years or more. It lists a price of $1.20 per gallon and cites 33 years of continuous use as evidence, with Soldee Drug Co. Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson Buena Vista as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldee Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Maine Minister
East Raymond Maine preacher Rev F Starbird touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and various obstinate sores. He also reports using it successfully in his veterinary practice. Price Me at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
Payout for King’s New Life Pills at Gorpell’s Drug Store
A historical notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming health benefits for a range of ailments. The advertisement promises a cheerful refund of the price at B H Gorpell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Becca
B. H. Gorpell
Local Personal Notices and Civic Matters recorded in Staunton area
Staunton residents and visitors are noted in social items and official business. Postmaster McClung Patton visited Staunton. E. Morgan Pendleton and Greenlee D. Letcher travelled on legal and professional errands. Miss Katie Wilson of Shipman visited Miss Nellie Deaver.
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McClung Patton
Staunton
E. Morgan Pendleton
Fincastle
Katie Wilson
Shipman
Nelson County
Nellie Deaver
R. E. Williams
Richmond
W. la Mullepaugh
Clifton R. Weaver
Ruapoke
Leslie L. Weaver
A. Wallace Varner
Clifton Forge
A. W. Varner
Margaret Freeland
Philadelphia
G. W.8evin
Charlottesville
Jesse M. Arthur
T. P. Wills
Lynchburg
W C T U Rallies In Marehend For Frances Willard Birthday
Members and friends gathered Monday evening at Mrs. John M. Quisenberry’s home in Marehend to honor Frances E. Willard founder of the W C T U. Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham spoke on her life. four new members joined. A free eye consultation with optician Jabnee of Richmond advertised for March 9th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Quisenberry
Marehend
Frances E. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lawrence Embree
Chas
Manly
Free Delivery and the Public Building in Lexington
Lexington Town Council discussed free mail delivery and the potential public building. The street committee will report on house numbering and system costs at the next regular meeting, with council aiming for favorable outcomes on delivery days and outlying district service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Representative Flood
George H. Denny
Flood
Congressional Committee On
Denny
Free Mail Delivery Hours Set in Lexington
Postmaster Patton reports a morning free delivery plan in Lexington based on a review by the First Assistant Postmaster General. A schedule outlines carrier rounds from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. for street box mail and 8:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. for general delivery, with additional rounds at 1:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. for city and business area mail, plus in-office service for late or unscheduled patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Mal
Lexington
Washington and Lee Gymnasium Exhibition Highlights
Washington and Lee staged its annual gymnasium exhibition in the university gymnasium to showcase five events: matey, horizontal bar, parallel bar, horse, and rings. Captains and team members led by McCutchan performed two feats each, with Vance, Taylor, Olendening, Larrick, Dawkins and Ghiselin winning medals and cups for top acts and all round work.
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Washington and Lee
University Gymnasium
Matey
Meesre
Clendening
Ghiselin
Larrick
Taylor
Vance
Koontz
Dawkin
Glasgow
Osborne
Mutersbaugh
Themeelye
Maasrs
Uarrick
Heddon
Pyle
Virginia Military Institute
W. LaConte Stevens
McCutchun
Stevens
Mrs Elizabeth F Wright dies in Lexington March 1 1908
Mrs Elizabeth F Moorman Wright aged 71 died at her Lexington home on Sunday March 1 1908 after a paralytic illness. She leaves four sons and one daughter Samuel Everett John Everett G A Wright C L Wright and Mrs J E Tinsley. husband L B Wright ill in bed. Burial planned at Big Island Bedford County with funeral at Methodist Church led by Rev J W Fizer. Accompanied by relatives from Lexington were M J Hese M F Crigler W J Brown Henry Brown and Miss Cora Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth F. Wright
Lexington
Wright
Methodist Church
Big Island
M. J. Hese
M. F. Crigler
W. J. Brown
Henry Brown
Cora Brown
Rockbridge Alum Springe sale closes for 50000 to A T Moore
Negotiations sealed in Lexington for the Rockbridge Alum Spring property sale to A T Moore of Richmond and other eastern hotel men. Price paid was 50000. Transfer by James A Frazier and J Fred Effinger for the Peyton Campbell Company. The buyers plan major improvements making the resort a leading Virginia mountain destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Rockbridge
A. T. Moore
Moore
Richmond
Virginia
Messrs
James A. Frazier
J. Fred Effinger
Peyton-Campbell Company
Buena Vista Republicans Elect City Committee Leader
Buena Vista Republicans met in convention with James Raines presiding Dr W H Gilkgeon chosen chairman of the City Executive Committee Shewey named secretary Re-elected to the executive committee were J S Raines Frank Reed and F B Nuckole
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
James
Raines
W. H. Gilkgeon
Shewey
Mesers
J. S. Raines
Frank Reed
F. 8. Nuckole
Rockbridge County Sunday School plans convention program
The Rockbridge County Sunday School Association executive committee met in Lexington to prepare the May Timber Ridge Presbyterian church convention. The program committee named Dr. Charles Manly, Messie W. P. Irwin, Wm. R. Kennedy, Rev. J. A. Trostle, and Mr. J. Frank Stratton. W. W. Davis was elected South River district vice-president. $20 was appropriated to the State Association with Lexington churches pledging $10. A collection instruction was adopted for first Sunday in May or by August first to fund state county and district work. J. A. Parker was elected delegate to Roanoke in April. attendees listed.
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Rockbridge County
South River
A. KE. Fults
State Association
Lexington
J. A. Parker
Roanoke
J. Frank Stratton
Buena Vista
Raphine
R. O. Root
W. E. Arnold
G. W. Rader
A.M. Anderson
Wm. KR. Kennedy
Charles Manly
Alfred T. Graham
J. A. Treatle
Meeers
W. P. Irwin
V. W. Davis
Uncle Aleck Rice, Longtime Lexington Resident, Dies at 98
Alexander Rice known as Uncle Aleck, oldest Lexington resident, died at home last Saturday at age 98. Born March 22 1810 in Rockingham County he lived in Lexington since after the Civil War. Funeral Monday at Randolph Street Methodist Church. Survived by his stepdaughter, wife of Henry Holmes.
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Alexander Rice
Lexington
Lower Dain Street
Aleck
Rockingham County
William Rice
William Frazier
Rockbridge
Richmond
Chaleston
W. Ve
Rocktridge
Randolph Street
Glasgow named Health Officer at Town Meeting
At a recent town council meeting Dr. Robert Glasgow was elected Health Officer succeeding Dr. J H Laird who resigned. Glasgow assumed duties March 1 with a salary of 250 dollars. He had been acting Health Officer since the scarlet fever outbreak in West Lexington two weeks earlier. Drs Glasgow and C H M Davidson reported health conditions and police carried out their recommendations. A F Jahnke Jr Optician of Richmond Va will be in town for the week beginning March 6 to examine cases of defective vision and fit spectacles. Consultation free. L G Jaunxn Co Lux Lexington Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
McN. Newby
United States Realty Co
Washington
Lexington
Washington Enterprise
Newby
Jabnke
Optician
Richmond
L. G
Coucil
Robert Glasgow
J. H. Laird
Glasgow
West Lexington
C. HM. Davidson
A. F. Jahnke, Jr
L.G. Jaunxn & Co
Mam Sz
Laxuxetox
Free Delivery Debate Continues in The Gazette
Editor writes on free mail delivery criticizing council delays and urging community input. He argues the system benefits all townspeople and urges action, noting outlying areas and two cent local postage as points of contention. W LeConte Stevens signs the appeal.
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Manly
Patton
Nobods
Acc
Cer‘ain
Lexington
Tf 18
Far
W. LeConte Stevens
Remains of Mary Robinson Return Home After Philadelphia Shooting
The body of Mary Robinson daughter of Lewis Robinson of Lexington arrived in Lexington last Tuesday night after being shot in Philadelphia by Fontaine Lew in a jealous rage. The funeral was held that afternoon from First Baptist Church. Lewie, who had married Mary, was pursued and captured by police and jailed. He had an unsavory reputation in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Robinson
Lewis Robinson
Lexington
Cesth
Philadelphia
Fontaine Lewis
First Baptist Church
Lewie
Miss Lena Lam Dies After Extended Illness at Kerrs Creek
Miss Lena Lam died Sunday at her Kerrs Creek home after a prolonged illness. The funeral was held Monday led by Rev. R E Steele of New Monmouth church. Burial occurred at the old McKee burying ground. Survived by one brother A M Lam, four half-brothers, and one half sister. Harrisonburg to receive the new State Normal School with a town donation of 15,000 dollars and 80 acres valued at 15,000 dollars. contest involved Manassas Front Royal Fredericksburg Radford.
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Lena Lam
Kerr's Creek
R. E. Steele
New Monmouth Church
Old McKee Burying Ground
Mies Lam
A. M. Lam
Harrisonburg
State Normal School
Manasaas
Front Royal
Fredericokaburg
Radford
Honor Roll List From Public School Honors Eight Weeks
Public School announces honor roll for eight weeks ending February 20 under Principal Harrington Waddell. Grade II names George McNevl Paul Hammond Charlie Sumpter Genevieve Hawke follow. Grade III Mary Pole Livats Pole Ann Bosworth Ashton Sale. Grade IV Elisabeth Hammond Laura Birmingham John McNeel Hilah Pendleton Elizabeth Irwin Margaret Beckwith Robert Simp. Grade V Mathew Paxton Edmund Campbell Frances Hamilton Nellie Hileman. Grade VI Myrtie Tolley Elizabeth Tardy. Grade VII Nancy Pendleton Margaret Tardy Rachel McNeel Lilly Harman Elizabeth Kinnear Mary Proffitt Lettie Womeldorf. Grade VIII Odeasa Dixon Mary Quarrell Mary Hamilton Beatrice Miley Edith Flint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington Waddell
George McNevl
Paul Hammond
Charlie Sumpter
Genevieve Hawke
Grape
Mary Pole
Livatls Pole
Ann Bosworth
Ashton Sale
Mathew Paxton
Edmund Campbell
Frances Hamilton
Nellie Hileman
Myrtie Tolley
Elizabeth Tardy
Nancy Pendleton
Margaret Tardy
Rachel McNeel
Lilly Harman
Elizabeth Kinnear
Mary Proffitt
Lettie Womeldorf
GRADX
Odeasa Dixon
Mary Qurrell
Mary Hamilton
Beatrice Miley
Edith Flint
Teachers Meeting Scheduled at Collieratown School
The regular Teachers' Meeting occurs March seventh at Collieratown Graded School at 2:00 p m with invited teachers and patrons. The committee arranged a program including geography arithmetic and a talk by Miss Evans, followed by a benediction by Rev. W W Wood. Sunday at 3:30 p m led by Rev. Henry Miller at Westview Schoolhouse. Little Liver Pills advertised to relieve biliousness and headache priced 25 cents sold at Gorrel's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collieratown Graded School
Henry Miller
Westview
Bean’s Kidney Pills Praise Prominent in Lexington Ad
A Lexington reader credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with relief from back pain headaches and dizziness after a 1903 trial. The testimonial notes improvements in strength and health and urges others to use Dean’s Kidney Pills sold by Gorell’s drug store with FosterMilburne of Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
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Lexington
Bean
Mia
Jennie M. Smith
Main St
Doan
Dean
Gorell
Foster-Milburne
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Che Gazette
Lexiveror
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Allen
Addreee Allen S. Olmsted
N. Y. Mech
Lexicgter
Mr. Venable
Mr. Greenlee D. Letcher
A. W. Wilbourn
Salem, Va
W. R. Wilbourn
J. E. Purvis
J. H. Harrison
Wesley Chapel
Edward West Nichols
General Scott Shipp
W. P. Houston
Thoreday
Mary Suvelay
Howard L. Kennedy
Elsie
W. A. Griffis
Robert C. Walker
People’s National Bank
Hugh Witt
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Lacy
Lacyie
J. R. Andrew
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Trinity Methodist Church
Board of Stewards
W.C. T. U. Memorial Meeting
L. B. Wright
Rockbridge Alum
County Sunday School Committee
Lexindon
Ayer
Maude
J.C . Ayer Co
Cowell
Mens
Lar Wilde
Fia
Teachers’ Meeting
B.A. Gorrel
Lexington Produce Market
Braves
Strain & Patton
Sexington, VA
Bank of Rockbridge
HILL
Lonsdale
Irwin and Company
the Gazette Job Office
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