New Advertisements in Che Gazette Show Local Goods
J McD Adair offers new goods at lower prices. Lex Mut Tel Co announces phone messages. R R Witt deputy clerk orders publication. Mrs John T Dunlop schedules public sale of personal property. W Harry Agner sells garden seeds and dry goods groceries. J Qassman Son Hardware Co lists car load Whitehall Portland cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McD
Adair
Lex. Mut. Tel. Co
R. R. Witt
John T. Dunlop
W. Harry Agner
J. Qassman & Son Hardware Co
Whitehall Portland Cement
Aromatic herb cure and multiple remedy ads in brief
An 1908 fragment lists Mother Gray nursing products with Austra lian-Leaf herbal cure for female ailments and Allin's Foot-Ease for tired feet. It also includes an unclaimed letters notice for Lexington post office week ending March 9 1908 with several names and directions to say they are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Adee
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Lexington
Dr King’s New Discovery touted in health ad
Mrs J P White of Ruhboro Pa touts Dr Kings New Discovery as life saving for lung trouble and coughs. The grand jury in Warren County indicts distillers John Duke Gilbert Manuel for running distilleries and George Alexander for operating a barroom without a license, with fines and jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gorrell
Circuit Court
Warren County
Thomas W. Harrison
John Duke
Gilbert Manuel
George Alexander
Endorsement for Electric Bitters by Architect Coulter
Prominent San Francisco architect Norman R. Coulter in the Delbert Building praises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He claims it aids stomach liver and kidney issues promptly, purifies blood, and strengthens the system, selling for 50 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
B. H. Gorrell
Horse market in Lexington sells nearly a hundred head
The large Lexington horse market drew about one hundred horses changing hands last Monday. Prices ranged from 100 dollars to about double that for the top bids. A notable sale included a car brought from the lower valley by Mr. Frank Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Frank Reed
Bly's Cream Balm Promises Relief For Nasal Catarrh
Advertised remedy Bly's Cream Balm claims to cure nasal catarrh by clearing nasal passages restoring smell and taste and normal breathing. It is applied directly to the sore spot and is sold for 50 cents by Ely Bros New York mailing at 56 Warren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bly
Allists
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Furnace Reopens in Goshen Aiding 100 Jobs
The Goshen furnace, idle for four months, has been repaired and will resume operation within ten days. It will employ about 100 men and produce roughly 20 thousand tons of iron daily, restoring local industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Harmony in home care with L M Pure Paint value
The ad touts L M Pure Paint for beauty and durability at 1.20 per gallon ready to use. It claims ten year wear and 33 years of cautious use, sold by McClain Drug Co Lexing ton and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista. An unofficial note says the Czar may grant Gen Stossel a pardon after a port Arthur surrender sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Gen
Stossel
Port Arthur
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Maine Doctor
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorsements Bucklen Arnica Salve for wounds and sores noting its success in his veterinary work. Price listed as five cents. Jamestown Exposition receivers told the Naval Affairs Committee they support government purchase of the exposition grounds for a naval and coaling station but no decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
B. H. Gorrell
Jamestown
Danville Post Office Improvements Contested
A House committee will visit Danville Saturday to study a possible $75,000 appropriation for post office improvements. The text also mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills with a refund promise at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
House of Representatives
Danville
Jell-O Promoted As Quick Dessert Option
The advertisement touts Jell-O as a dainty economical dust that can be prepared instantly with boiling water and served when cool. It claims perfect flavor and sweetness, with one package making dessert for a large family and asserts compliance with Pure Food Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry
Noted Visits And Talks Highlight Lexington Social Page
Miss Mary Origler and Miss Page Clemmer visit friends in Washington and Staunton respectively while Thomas Burwell and A F Jahoke Jr spend the week in Lexington. Notables and services include Hon. William Jennings Bryan addressing Virginia lawmakers on March 25 and Lenten services at KR E Lee Memorial Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Origler
Washington
Oity
Page Clemmer of
Staunton
Myre
Thomas
Burwell
Town Council Hears Health Officer on Expansion Plan
Mayor Kennedy presided with Councilmen Campbell Irwin Pole and Rhodes and Clerk Wade. Dr Robert Glasgow urged enlarging the Board of Health to include Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute representatives. He was asked to report quarantine triggers. Fire-plug placements near Jackson Avenue McDowell Street and near the depot were authorized. A joint committee will locate plugs in under protected areas. A building permit inquiry from J W Lindsay to build a stable on Main Street was referred to the buildings committee. Street committee asked for more time to obtain pricing for numbering houses for free delivery. February fines totaled $51.25. six month fines for the administration totaled $328239.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Campbell
Irwin
Pole
Rhodes
Wade
Robert Glasgow
Board of Health
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Military Institute
Glasgow
Main Street
Committee On
Hougee
Hypnotism Exhibition Draws Large Lexington Crowds
Professor Hemstreet's hypnotism show at Lexington lasts several nights drawing many spectators including Washington and Lee University students. Subjects performed comic antics and sometimes froze in grotesque poses as living statues under his control. Residents praise the entertainment and welcome his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemetreet
Washington and Lee University
Hemstreet
Lexington
Administrators Appointed in Local Estates
Messrs. F. I. Glasgow and Paul M. Penick qualified as administrators d.b.n.C.t.a. of the estate of John T. Dunlop deceased. The estate of Mrs. Polly Enteminger deceased was committed to Sheriff Morrison for administration. The will of Alexander Rice deceased was admitted to record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. I. Glasgow
Paul M. Penick
d.b.n.C.t.a
John T. Dunlop
Mra
Polly Enteminger
Sheriff Morrison
Alexander Rice
Letters Between Mr Walker and Mr Kennedy
A dated exchange from Lexington Virginia in March 1908 between Samuel B Walker Jr and W R Kennedy regarding published articles about a mayoral license dispute. Kennedy defends publication as factual court reports and Walker demands a direct answer about personal or official reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Walker
Mr. Kennedy
Walker
Kennedy
Lexington
W. R. Kennedy
Lexington Gazette
Samuel B. Waller, Jr
Virginia
Joseph 5
Campbell
Circuit Court
Mayor's Court
Lexington, Va
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Lexington Gazette notices and upcoming concert in Newcomb Hall
Community notices include publisher Samuel B Walker engaging in public letter exchange over publishing rights. A Vienna cello virtuoso Karl Greinauer and pianist Theodore Saul will perform Monday night at Newcomb Hall, with Lau noted as a past Lexington performer. Eye care promotion and a March 9th optician visit are advertised. Quarantine lifted for scarlet fever in West Lexington. school reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Greinauer
Vienna
Theodore Saul
Newcomb Itall
Lau
Hae
Lexington
Grienauer
Newcomb Hall
Meeting of Rockbridge Board Orders Bridge Over North River
The Rockbridge Board of Supervisors met at the Courthouse with full attendance and ordered a steel bridge over North River near Alane Mille. W G McDowell and Supervisors Patterson and Holinger named commissioners to arrange contracts. $3000 from 1908 funds plus $400 private subscriptions set for cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rockbridge
Kinnear
Whitaore
McNutt
Ayres
Holinger
Patterson
G. G. Kirkpatrick
North River
Alane Mille
W. G. McDowell
Patterson and
Phillips
Blackeburg
San Joso
Road Board of
Lexington
Death of Mrs Quisenberry Shocks Lexington Community
The community learned Monday morning of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Estellenjeenberry wife of Walter Quisenberry at their Main Street home. She died about 2 o'clock after a brief illness with pneumonia and pleurisy. The body was taken to Spring Valley Lutheran church near Fairfield for interment with funeral services at noon conducted by Rev. J. M. Shreckhise. She was 19 in years and survived by her husband, a three week old baby, her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Foltz, and three brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Estellenjeenberry
Walter
Quizenberry
Quisenberry
Main Street
Kright
Spring Valley Lutheran Church
Fairfield
J. M. Shreckhise
Ester
Walter Foltz
Lexington
Misa Myrtle Foltz
Mastera John
Ray Foltz
Mrs Senseney Dies After Long Illness In Rockbridge County
Mrs Martha M Senseney wife of Mr James M Senseney died at her Randolph street home shortly before midnight on the 10th after an extended illness from grip and other complications. Born August 12 1880 she was a daughter of John Shields and widow of 1875 marriage. survived by her husband, son John W Shields of Roanoke, and sister Mary S Mae Millian. Funeral Friday at 2 from Baptist church where she had long been a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha M
Seneeney
James M
Randolph Street
Mra
John Shields
Riverside
Rockbridge County
Senseney
John W. Shields
Roanoke
Mary S. MaeMillian
Near Fancy Hill
Bapties Church
Sensenoy
Rhodes buys twelve head of cattle on Walker's Creek
Mr G A Rhodes drove into town last Thursday with twelve beef cattle averaging 1 347 pounds. They were rained on Walker's Creek and bought from Mr R W Hall for a total price of 848 902 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Rhodes
Walker's Creek
R. W. Hall
Optician Jahnke to Visit Richmond for Free Vision Exams
Mr A F Jahnke Jr Optician of Richmond Virginia will be with us for the week beginning March 9 to examine all cases of defective vision and fit Spectable and Eye glasses. Consultation free of charge. L G Jannxe Co Main St Lex wi ton Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jahnke
Optician
Richmond
Elarge
L. G. Janyur & Co
Main St
Lexixatex
A. F. Jahnke, Jr
L. G. Jannxe & Co
iMain
Lexiwatox
Need for More State Normal Schools Questioned
The Virginia Journal of Education reprints Mr. Arrington Waddell’s critique from Lexington, arguing Farmville's State Female Normal School enrollment shows most students complete only the first three years. He suggests reorganizing entrance standards and expanding better primary and secondary schools before adding new normals to train teachers. The Journal endorses strengthening high schools to better align normal schools with Virginia’s educational system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Journal of Aducaton
Richmond
Arrington Waddell
Principe
Lexington
State Female Normal School
Farmville
Virginia
Schoose
Seloo's Nest
Waddell
Harrington Waddell
Wadedell Hag
Kurmville
Femal Normal School
Tts
Echoc
Gore al
Mrs Burgess Dies After Long Illness in Limestone Tenn
Mrs Burgess died at her niece Mra Nellie Riddle’s home in Limestone Tennessee after months of illness with Bright’s disease. The remains were taken to Lexington for interment arriving Saturday night with Mrs Biddie. The funeral was Sunday at 9 a.m. at the R. Ei. Lee Memorial Episcopal church conducted by Rev. W. Gosby Bell. She was born March 17, 1841 and lived in the community until moving to Tennessee years ago. Her husband Cyrus H Burgess, a printer and former foreman at Tan Gazette, died long ago. She is survived by a brother Robert H Figgat of Staunton and a sister Mrs Kate Noggle of Portland Oregon.
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Harris
Burgers
Mra
Nellie Riddle
Limestone
Tenn
Inez
Kright
Lexington
Biddie
Bungesa
Burgess
Rutherford Figgat
Tennessee
Cyrus H. Burgess
Tan Gazette Office
Robert H. Figgat
Staunton
Kate i\Noggle
Portland
Oregon
Elopement Plans Foiled by Protective Father in Virginia
In Prowawas, March 7, a would be sixteen year old lover faced parental opposition as a plan to elope with Litele, daughter of Mer and Mrs. John B. Barger, was thwarted. The father locked Litele in an upstairs room and alerted her sister five miles away, vowing to defend the home with a shotgun. A brother was dispatched toward the suitor’s home to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prowawas
Vaa
Robert [Ouser
Ronelig Run
Litele
Mer
John B. Barger
Houser
Ile School
Sweethaurt
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise In Lexington Letter
A Lexington reader Mrs. Jennie M. Smith attests Doan's Kidney Pills eased medical trouble after a serious back injury. She reports pain headaches and dizziness prior to use and says the pills strengthened her back and improved health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Doan
Jennie M. Smith
Muto St
Dean
Gorrell
Foster-Milburno
Buffalo
New York
United States
Lexington Market Items Listed From Lexington Market
Lexington Produce Market in Lexington Virginia lists various goods including corn meal butter spring chickens bacon hams lard and potatoes. The fragment mentions Mareliti and Bertot with figures such as 15005 and 19 15 indicating prices or codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertot
Icccccnnes Seoterevas
Bagecrssssereseteesree
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Che Gazette
Lexmyeron,Va
Allin
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Mech
Agnes
Kep
Spencer Buch
Abe Farrow
Geo. Gibson
Henry Ransbottom
Edna J. Sadler
Edmund Persons
McChune Patton
P. Iw
Resumo
A. F. Jahoke, Jr
Howard G. Lavy
Charles A. Lacey
Misa Neale Wallis
Bessie Vann
Baltimore
I. Weinberg
William Jennings Bryan
General Assembly of Virginia
KR. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church
W. Cosby Bell
L. R. Miller
St. Luke’s Hospital
Dusiness
Jackson Hall
Guy W. Quisenberry
Co. C
Washington Barracks
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Edward A. Quisenberry
E.willieme
Tus Gazette
Meyers, Rader
Reuben Bare
W. W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Lexington Gzette
Lynchburg News and Times Dispatch
San’. B. Walker, Jr
Ww. R. Kennedy
B. Wanker
Wm. R. Kennedy
West Lexington
F. H. Templeton
Uhas
J. Cochran
J. A. Fultz
South River District
J. H. B. Jones
A. P. Mackey
W. G. Houston
R. J. Paxton
Mres W. E. Quisenberry
Mra, J, M, Sonsensy
Mr. C. H. Burgess
Ayer
Matekes, Jc, Ayur Co
Lowell
Mags
Io Seta
Akal
Plaha
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Garrell
H. Garrell
Stor
Poley
Willemness
Grerrel
Lexington Produce Market
Mareliti
Strain & Patton
Opp
Lexington Hotel
Jexington, Va
Bank of Rockbridge
Wowrn
Axp Crimpron
Hill
Lonsdale
Irwin and Company
Whitehall
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Company
Owen Hardware CO
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