Gazette Change of Ownership Sets Fresh Management
On February 17 the Gazette transfers ownership to Scott Moore and William Ely. The sale includes the paper goodwill and printing equipment. The new owners pledge a first class country weekly with a $1.00 annual in advance, and plan to publish a half sheet until the March regular issue.
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Tre 1Exixer
GazEtte
Scott Moore
William + ely
Good Will
Ps. Jona
Barclay & Company
Reichsanzeiger
Berlin
German East Africa
Gazette to undergo major print improvements in March
New owners plan a revamped Lexington Gazette with improved paper and typography. The change includes a redesigned format while keeping the same newspaper name.
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The
Gazette
Pastor Dr Thornton Whaling Stays at Lexington Church
The Lexington Presbyterian pastor Dr. Thornton Whaling announced to his congregation on Sunday morning that he would remain in Lexington. He had recently received a call from a church in Texas to relocate.
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Thornton Whaling
Lexington Presbyterian Bearch
Lexingtr
Tox
Death of Col James H Paxton at Buena Vista aged ninety
Colonel James H. Paxton aged ninety died Monday at his Buena Vista home. He was among Rockbridge county’s oldest natives, taught school locally for a decade, and helped keep Stonewall Jackson on the Virginia Military Institute faculty. Survived by wife Kate Glasgow and seven children. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev. James A. Quarles with interment in Green Hill cemetery.
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James H. Paxton
Buena Vista
Rockbridge County
Clorel William Faxton
Senate of Virginia
Washington College
Washingbo Ard Lee University
Wagiscorthare
Ner
Reck
New Mexico
J. Gordon Paxton
Norfolk
Jas. A. Quarles
Green Hill Cemetery
Lexington Woman's Christian Temperance Union Institute
The Lexington W C T U Institute at Trinity Methodist Church featured Mrs. Howard M Hoge as state president, with her husband contributing talks. The program included morning and afternoon papers on practical temperance work and a Thursday night public meeting outlining the society's aims.
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Lexington Woman's Chnatian Temperance Union
Trinity Methodist Church
Howard M. Hoge
Hoge
Virginia Sunday School Convention Set for Petersburg
The twelfth State Convention of the Virginia Sunday School Association will meet in Petersburg on March 11 12 and 13 1902. Leading Sunday school workers will discuss practical topics and debates will be offered for white Sunday school workers pastors and evangelical denominations with reduced rates for delegates and entertainment.
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Virginia Sunday School Association
Petersburg
Woure Bireet
Marriage at Mrs Ballis home Miss Annie Bayliss Weds William Sims
The couple married at 10 o'clock this morning in the residence of Mrs Emma B Ballis. Rev Dr Thornton Whaling officiated. They drove to Buena Vista and then train to Roanoke to visit his family. The bride is Miss Annie Bayliss. the groom, William Sims, is an engineer on the C O railroad. They will reside in Clifton Forge.
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Emma B. Ballis
Annie B. Bayliss
William T. Sims
Thornton Whaling
Buena Vista
Roanoke
Mr. Sins
James River
C. & O. Railroad
Clifton Forge
Miracle claims boost YAGER'S BARSAPARILLA with Celery
A Maryland man asserts a miraculous recovery after years of illness despite professional care. He credits YAGER'S BARSAPARILLA WITH CELERY, showcasing dramatic weight loss reversal and renewed health, and plans to advertise the remedy publicly. Sold by Gilbert Bros Co in Baltimore.
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Swan
Philadelpha
Christman
Yager
Jan
Mack Parsone
Pitteville
Gilbert Hros, & Co
Baltimore
Death of Charles Broadway Rouss Merchant Prince of New York
Charles Broadway Rouss a famed New York merchant prince and philanthropist died in the city after years of poor health. He was 66 and had become blind years earlier seeking a reward for restoring sight. Rouss started in Winchester and gave over 200000 to the city and its institutions in recent years.
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Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Mr. Rouss
Rouss
Routes
Chester
Catarrh Cure Ad and Flood News Brief
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Local endorsements from Toledo druggists vouch for F J Oheney. Cure advertised at seven cents per bottle with testimonials. Also notes rail and river flood damage from recent rains causing travel suspension and property losses across many regions.
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Hall
F. J. Oheney
Toledo
Fragmented Financial Ledger Text With Treasurers Signatures
A partial OCR shows figures and terms from a financial ledger. Entries mention legal tender notes, redemption funds, and rediscounted bills. Signatories listed include J. T. Dunlop J.P. Moore and Reid Whith.
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Elsaw
Anthes
J. T. Dunlop
J.P. Moore
Reid Whith
Bank of Rockbridge Lewington Condition Report 1902
The report summarizes the Bank of Rockbridge in Lewington Virginia as of February 1902. It presents financial condition, assets and liabilities, and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s accounting perspective on the bank’s business status.
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Eport
First National Bank OF Lexington
Lexington
Virginia
Bank of Rockbridge
Lewington
Commonwealth. of Virginia
Felbrua
Pitt
Commonwealth of Virginia
Cure Rheumatism or Cayarra in a Day With Blood Balm
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism gout and various symptoms. It claims to drain toxins from blood and bones and rebuild health promising permanent relief and new skin color. Free trial offer and prepaid treatment by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta.
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Botanic
B. B. B. Ceres
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Comet B. B. B
Roy
Mall
ELY Bruothers
Warren Street
New York
Winter Goods Discount and Boots Sale Notice
For the next 80 days the store offers 10 percent off heavy winter goods. Waist goods priced at 55, 424, and 479 in unclear currency with errors. Entire stock of winter boots to be sold in 60 days with special values advertised. Patterns and patterns referenced in garbled text.
January Carpet Sale Offers Deep Discounts and Payments
Read like a storefront note, the ad touts carpet discounts for January with a 12 percent off on purchases and a push to buy now. It warns prices may drop after the sale and promotes rugs, jackets, and other home goods for cash and charge purchases.
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Durnet
Hd Widelake
Dio Nak
Lebeau
Dina
Drice
Orca
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Claims Universal Cure
Advertisement touts a tonic as a permanent cure for invalids and stomach weakness. It promises immediate relief from the first dose and full, certain healing with no disappointment. Sold by B Horrell, druggist, Lexington, Ya.
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B. Horrell
Lexington
Incoherent OCR Fragment Cites Names and Addresses
Readable bits mention praise and merit, several strange names and phrases, an institute, a car, and address strings in New York including 124he and Light Avenue. No clear event or person stands out. content appears garbled.
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Nicheson
Light Avenue
New York
Women and Men Suffer From Kidney Trouble Advert
An advertisement extols kidney and bladder illness affecting both sexes. It promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer and Co., claims quick relief, and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet with testimonials. It lists price options and the maker's address in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Becouse
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