Rebies Nest and Local Social Notes In Staunton Region
The column lists social visits and personal news in Staunton and nearby towns. Highlights include Dr J A Quarles hosting the senior philosophy class, Mrs H Gillick hosting the Christian Endeavorers, Mr W C Keiger visiting Cadet W Keiger at VMI, and Rev Byron H Dement accepting a call to Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville. It notes legislative and political moves, a death of Mr McCorkle, and a grip epidemic with fatalities. The piece ends with a reminder for unsigned society items.
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Byron H. Dement
Lexington and
Buens Vista
Walnut Street Baptist Dare
Louisville
Death of John Barger Aged 84 Near Rural Valley
John Barger 84 died Sunday at his home near Rural Valley school three miles from Natural Bridge after cancerous illness. Interment was Monday at Higb Bridge church, where he was a member. Services led by Rev. Charles Friend with Rev. G A Long. Survived by six children from first marriage to Miss Wrawler: Willon Missouri Charles Ledford Rush Davis Enuich of Redbridge and Mrs John W Moore Lexington. Second wife Miss Brownlee survived with two children Edward and Brownie.
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John Barzer
Rural Valley School Case
Natural Bridge
Higb Bridge Church
Charles Friend
G. A. Long
Barger
Barker
Miss Wrawler
Willon
Missouri
Charles
Ledford County
Rush
Davis
Enuich
Redbridge
D John W. Moore
Lexington
L'Rownlee
Eure
Edward
Brownle
What Staunton Argus Says Of Us
Lexingle notes growing confidence in a pill and cites an odd tale. It mentions a Kerrs Creek vaccination order for residents and concerns over an arm disfigurement. It references a local liquor dispute and a petition to discontinue Sunday trains for business reasons ahead of monthly court days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhe Staunton Argus
Kerr's Creek
Electoral boards named for Rockbridge and Buona Vista towns
The General Assembly adopted a report naming new electoral boards for Rockbridge County and Buona Vista area. The Rockbridge slate includes R. Grigsby Paxton A D Estil and Charles Lindsau. The Buona Vista board lists J T NecCluer John T McKee and D H Rucker. The article also covers local health notices and a dental office opening in Lexington with biographical details.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth
Rockbridge
R. Grigsby Paxton
A. D Estil
Charles Lindsau
Buona Vista
J. Pe NecCluer
John T. McKee
D. H. Rucker
Sacramental Sunday at Presbytery amid rough roads
County Correspondence reports a sacramental Sunday service at the Presbyterian church despite biting wind and rough roads drawing about half the congregation. News covers church additions, illness notes, travel of Worrel brothers to Washington, a death notice for Mrs. Susan Stuart, and plans to double Sunday School enrollment.
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Presbyterian Church
Usue
Kate Keller
Cross Roads
Tate McCormick
Srie
Maggie
George
Wiliam Worrel
Midvale
Washington
Chorchuille
Swoopes
Susan Stuart
J. L. Matiza
I. L. McClung
Death of George Paxton at Muena Vista
George Paxton, a respected Muena Vista resident, died last Friday. The funeral and burial were held with Odd Fellows and Methodist church involvement. Also notes on local industry: ore shortage easing, paper mill and wool-based products resuming, Norfolk and Western railroad siding to the stockyard, and revival services at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paxton
Green Hill Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Methodist Church
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Bick-Yard
L. A. Keanon
Lexington
O. M. Kennon
William Shoner
J. E. Parker
Dr. Rucker
Amherst Conunty
Local Notes From Springfield and Surroundings
Springfield items report visits by Joe Dill of Buchanan to friends near Natural Bridge and several social calls. Miss Annie Burka of Sherwood visited the Misses McClelland and Miss Bessie Adams plans to return to Wileons Springs after a stay with Mrs. Whitmore. Mrs. Mary Mitchell, wife of Adam Mitchell, died at Robert Rice’s home after over a year’s illness. interment at High Bridge cemetery with Rev. Charles Friend conducting services.
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Joe Dill
Buchanan
Natural Bridge
Annie Burka
Sherwood
McClelland
Annie B. Johnson
Buena Vista
Red Mille
Ethel Stark
Rockbridge Baths
Lotts and Littleson
Waldo
Saunday
W. KH. L. Stark
Bessie Adams
Smallpox scare lingers as quarantines ease at Kerr's Creek
At Kerr's Creek on March 7 1900 residents report lingering smallpox concerns with new cases of the milder type. Funeral for Jake Hostetter denied due to quarantine and distant burial arranged. Quarantine lifted for A J Miley home while locals buy cattle and clear land for spring planting. Mary Kerr and guests return home. Miss Bottle Trout travels after a family illness.
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Bia
Jake Hostetter
Ile
A. J. Miley
Lusens
M. P. Dunlap
Gardner Kerr
Kerr
Mich and
Hamillton
Augusta County
James Hamilton
Mies Mary Kerr
O. K. Danlap
Bottle Trout
Rounoks
I’. M. Engleman
Preacher to Speak at Gilmore Mills Schoolhouse
Rev Charles Friend of Buchanan will preach at Gilmore Mills schoolhouse Monday March 11 at 8 p m. Updates: J J Barger returned from Gala Virginia. Kemple McCullough back from Abingdon. Burke of Greenlee at Greenwood Virginia as relief operator. George Alphin of Botetourt county dies after long illness leaving a wife and ten children. funeral at Ginea Episcopal church Maple Va.
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Charles Friend
Buchanan
Gilmore Mills
Manday
J.J. Barger
Gala
Kemple McCullough
Abingdon
I OU. Burke
Greenlee
Greenwood
George Alphin
Botetourt County
George
William Alphin
Ginea Episcopal Church
Maple
Alphin
Weathered Valley Notes From Longwood Farm Report
Longwood section says rain and cold slowed farmers March 5 100. Ground hog signs and local family moves cited. John Hamm left to join his father near Richmond. Warren Padget returns from Chicago to visit Glasgow mother Mrs Green. German measles seen, no smallpox. Janie returns and hopes to hear from her.
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John Hamm
Richmond
Warren Padget
Chicago
Green
Glasgow
Janie
Old Time Y P C Meeting at Cluther Recalls Washington
An account of a rainy evening gathering by the Y P C at the home of Mr and Mrs Walton in Cluther. Readings recitations and a dialogue on George Washington drew praise, with Martha in a vivid memory, hearty supper, toasts to the old good times, and thanks to the pastor and helpers.
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Martha
Qld
Polly
George Washington
Mrs. Walton. Cluther
School Census Rules For 1890 District Clerks
District boards must ensure timely census of children ages five to twenty one. Clerks receive three dollars per hundred children listed and must report to the county superintendent. include deaf and blind children in a separate census with proportional pay. Blank forms will be provided to clerks and superintendents later.
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Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Clinc
Hicks Forecast for March Storm Periods and Weather Shifts
A March forecast outlines a stormy start with a tropical and magnetic pattern. The 1st brings high winds and rain or snow followed by calmer weather by the 3rd or 4th as a high barometer returns. Vulcan storms run March 6–10 bringing warmer conditions and more western storms.
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Weas Anid Islands
Vulcan
Growth at Golsten Brings Better Coke Supply and Plans
Local report from Golsten dated March 5 1900 notes a brief coke shortage eased by evening shipments. Indias around there show enthusiasm for a coupon plan offering ten sets. The Alleghany Hotel improves with a new fence and steps from the depot. residents wish for an elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Alleghany
Communion services continue at Old Providence in Spottswood
The Regular communion services were observed at Old Providence beginning Friday the 28th with Rev Dr Frazier of Staunton assisting Mr Haddon. Weather kept many away on Sunday the 26th. The Ladies' Working Society hosted a Washington Tea at the parsonage featuring characters in cabinet dress.
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Old Providence
Haddon
Dr. Frazier
Staunton
Frazier
J. R. Rowan
Ladies’ Working Society
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure. It asserts relief via ingestion and offers $100 for any proven failure to cure with testimonials and circulars available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Shirts and undergarments sale item list
A local advertises Good Unlaundried Shirts at 50 cents double back and front Extra Unlaundried Shirts all linen bosoms made in best manner 75 cents Monarch Shirts laundried or unlaundried 1.00 or three for 2.75 Good Negligee shirts with two collars 50 cents Linen Collars two for 25 cents Suspenders 40 and 50 cent sorts now 25 cents Special lot of Men’s Half Hose in black tan and grey three pairs for 26 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch
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N. K. Paimdank Company
St. Louie
New York
Boston
J. A. Quarles
W. C. Keiger
Staunton, Va
Cadet W. ©. Keiger
The
Rufus Black
Bride
Laura Echard
Sheme
Nebraska
Virginia
Samuel Taft
J. T. L. Preston
H.keausa
V. ML
Had
Iagrippe
Staunton Spectator
Trint Clemmer
Brite
Sullie I'siton Templeton
Fairfield
Charlotenville
YO. Moran
Grand Camp
Veterans of Virginia
J. Scott Moore
Tenn District
Sarah Vpendle
Presbyterian Home
Tee Gazette
Timber Ridge
Senate
A. Nash Jonstin
McCorkle
Johnston
Democratic State Committee
Mllyon
Anth
Wiliam A. Anderson
L Xington
Jobe St. Matthews
Oxford University
England
Grace Memoria
Newport News Telegram
Gazette
John Barger
Electoral Boards
Jnc. H. Hartsman
Rockbridge County
Washington Street
J. J. Wilson
University College of Medicine
Medical College of Virginia
Virginia Home For Incurables
Richmond Dispatch
BE. HW. Barelay
East Marshall Street
Nye
W. Kt. Parsons
Annie Burks
Sydary Long Bessie Adams
Mary McClelland
Gertrude Stark
Edith McClelland
Mire M. F. Lotta
Messrs
Wilson Whitmore
Lou's Burger
Jasper Carpenter
Sindy Poague
John McClelland
George Parsons
John Rice
Frank Pongue
Daniel McClelland
A. W. Lots
James McClelland
Muena Vista
Springfield
Gilmore's Mill
Longwood
Golsten
Oaausca
Autem
Fraham
Flo
Batter Bay
China
Japan
Priestley’s
J. M.D. Adair
Owen Hardware Company
Lynchburg
Wwimediate
Geligy
AMO
Pernanent Cure Johnson
oOrrm Drug Co
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Fire Department
A. BR. de Fluent
Doylestown
Chamberlain
B. H. Gorrell
Draggist
Mrow. Kabelila P. Callison
James H.callison
Western State Hopital
Mr. Haddon
Court House
Jas. Lewis Poe
W. Nichols, Rey, W. T, Johnson
R.Y, A, Becks
Tory
Bindley Hardware
Pittsburg
St Nat's
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