New Millinery Openings Highlight Lexington Advertisements
The Gazette notes millinery openings at Weinbergs and Lexington Millinery Parlor with R. R. Witt as Deputy Clerk issuing an order of publication.
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
Aromatic herb cure touted for women's ills
Mother Gray in New York claims AUSTRA LIAN-LEAF eases female weaknesses backache and urinary troubles. Sold by mail for 50 cents with free sample from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy Indiana. Also promotes ALLEN'S FOOT-BASE powder for tired swollen feet with 25 cents price and mail trial offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Adae
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Unclaimed Letters at Lexington Post Office
List of unclaimed letters remaining for the week ending March 16, 1908. Names include H L Hobby, H L McUaneland, A Pelham, D Stelle, Miss Della Persons, NcCLune Parrow, P Wi. Those calling for these letters should say they are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Hobby
H. L. McUaneland
A. Pelham
D. Stelle
Della Persons
Ncclune Parrow
P. Wi
New Discovery Promises Quick Relief from Coughs and Lung Ailments
Mrs. J. P. White of Burh boro Pa touts Dr King s New Discovery as the sure cure for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung trouble. The remedy is sold at G H Gorrell s drug store with trial bottle free. Murat news notes Rev G W Brajes to preach his last sermon of the conference year at Elliott s Hill March 22 and urges members to attend to report benevolent assessments in full amid grippe illness delaying duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gorrell
Reid White
Momday
Mobile
Ala
White
Little
Edward Senseney
John W. Shields
Thomas J. Rice
Roanoke
Lexington
James M. Sengeney
Endorsement of Electric Bitters by Architect Coulter
San Francisco architect Norman R. Coulter praises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. He claims it treats stomach, liver, and kidney disorders promptly and strengthens the system. The product, described as a superior spring medicine and blood purifier, is advertised at 50 cents at B. H. Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
B. H. Gorrell
Death of Child Ballard Dated to March Dying of Whooping Cough
Four year old Little Void Ballard son of Leach and Allie Ballard died Sunday morning March 1 at his parents home near Alphin from whooping cough and pneumonia. Remains buried Monday at Volkerstown churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Void Ballard
Leach
Allie Ballard
Alphin
Volkerstown
Ely’s Dream Balm Claims Cure for Nasal Catarrh
An advertisement touts Ely’s Dream Balm as a complete cure for nasal catarrh with symptoms including forehead fullness stuffed nose watery eyes and discharge. It promises restored smell and taste and normal breathing when applied to the sore spot with broad sales through druggists at 50 cents and via Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Baseball Opener Washington and Lee vs Staunton Military
The first game of the season saw Washington and Lee face Staunton Military Academy this afternoon. A rematch is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Dickinson College will meet W L U on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee
Staunton Military Academy
Dickenson College
L and M Paints Cover Defects and Slow Wear
The ad details L and M Paint using pure linseed oil and zinc oxide with white lead as binders, claiming a 10 to 15 year wear, and instructs mixing three quarts of linseed oil per gallon. It lists SoleCrum Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista as distributors. Crop imports show farmers holding smaller lots than a year ago. A pocket full of lower seed would pay ten dollars a bushel for yellow corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SoleCrum Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Arnica Solve praised by Maine preacher and vet
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine touts Bucklen's Arnica Solve as the best healer for his army wound and other sores also used in his veterinary practice. Priced 2c at B H Gorrell's drug store. Congressman Bascom Shinp of Stone Gap in the 9th Congress reportedly offered a cabinet spot if the secretary of state were elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
B. H. Gorrell
Bascom Shinp
Fg Stone Gap
Art
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised for Health Aid
An early purchasable patent medicine claim promises relief for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. The ad notes a cheerful refund offer at B H Gorrells drug store if expectations are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Indivi dual Molded Desserts and Free Jell O Samples
Circulars inside Jell O packages describe various molded patterns for desserts. Jell O, sold by grocers at 10 per package, offers free mould patterns with the product. Ads claim health remedies and teething syrup promotions alongside a money back guarantee.
William Jennings Bryan to Speak in Lexington
The Gazette reports William Jennings Bryan will lecture at 2:15 PM for the Jackson Memorial Hospital debt relief at the Mary Isaac Lea Chapter in Lexington. The talk, part of a series by the famed orator, will be held in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall at VMI with tickets at 50 cents, 76 cents reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Castie Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
William Jennings Bryan
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Lexington
General Stonewall Jackson
Pro Party
America
Bryan
Rockbridge County
Mary Qualls Lea
The
J.A. McNeel
George H. Denny
E.W. Nichols
Mesare
Wm. K. Kennedy
B. Walker
Hopkins
A. L. Koonen
John Sheridan
O. Campbell
G. D. Letcher
Robert Glaegow
W. G. McDowell
J. McD. Adair
E. L. Graham
Jackson Hospital
Mr. Bryan
Stonewall Jackson
Gazette Je
Lexington seeks federal aid for proposed public building
A Lexington delegation led by Dr. George H. Denny and Col. E W Nichola met with the House Appropriations Committee on public buildings in Washington. The group urged support for a Lexington public building and, according to reports, one committee member favored an appropriation this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Denny
E. W. Nichola
Messrs
G. D. Letcher
Paul M. Penick
McClung Patton
Washington
House Committee
Lexington
Patton
H. D. Flood
Congress
Denny
Col. Nichola
Letcher
Congressional
Illustrated lecture entertains and educates at Lexington church
Dr. W. W. Moore president of Union Theological Seminary Richmond gave an illustrated talk in the Sunday school building of Lexington Presbyterian Church on Horeeback. The audience listened intently to the informative lecture. J. W. McClung was named deputy treasurer for the Lexing ton district. James M. Withrow considered selling the old Lindsay property at the Washington and Jefferson street corner for 8490 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Newa
W. W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Holy Land
Horeeback
James M. Withrow
Daniel Welsh
Lindsay
Washington and Jefferson Stream
Virginia Military Institute Commencement Speakers Named
The announced lineup for VMI June commencement includes a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Arthur 8. Lloyd of New York on Sunday June 21 at 11 a.m. An address to cadets and alumni by E. A. Alder man of the University of Virginia, and a graduating day address by Gen. A Franklin Beil, Chief of Staff United States Army. Governor Claude A. Swangon to deliver the Jackson Hope Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Arthur
State Commission to study Lexington to East Lexington rail link
A representative of the State Corporation Commission will visit Lexington Thursday to study better train service and remedy backing of trains into Lexington. The probe responds to a Lexington citizens petition and will involve superintendents from the Co. O. and B. O. railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Lexington
East Lexington
The
Corporation Commission
Emergency bill redefines Rockbridge Circuit Court terms
The legislature passed an emergency bill changing the Rockbridge Circuit Court session from the second Monday to the first Monday of alternate months. This adjustment alters the scheduling and duration of court terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
Lexington Post Office Receipts Rise Under Patton Era
Postmaster Patton presented data to Congress showing Lexington post office receipts climbing from 5150 in 1902 to 18030 in 1907, with a total 1902 to 1907 increase of 4870.16. Salaries grew from 3400 to 6912 annually. staff expanded from one clerk to four as six rural routes were set and a seventh sought. City delivery approved by Lexington Town Council and to launch soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Patton
Congressional Committee On Postoffice
Department
Clifton Forge Post Office Boost Aimed By Congressman Flood
Congressman Flood drives federal building plans for Clifton Forge Covington and Lexington while expanding rural delivery in Virginia's tenth district. He previously secured 10000 for a new post office and now seeks 30000 more, plus 75000 for Covington and Lexington each, amid party opposition and growing local access to postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Congressman Flood
Flood
Hhe
Congress
Mrs Fannie A Laughlin Funeral Held at Lexington
Mrs. Fannie A Laughlin died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Jacob Beard’s home near East Lexington from paralysis and old age complications. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from the home with Rev W S Hammond officiating. Burial in Lexington cemetery. Survived by four children and a brother and sister. Husband Hugh Laughlin died twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie A. Laughlin
Jacob Beard
Near East Lexington
Old Sage
To'elck
W.S. Hammond
Lexington
Messrs
W. H. Laughlin
Washington, D. C
H. Brown Laughlin
Spokane
Waeh
J. T. Laughlin
Carlyle, Ky
Beard
Kart Lexington
Rice Lockridge
Indiana
John A. Bickle
Staunton
Hugh Laughlin
Mre. Bickle
Barnes Stock Co presents Alvin Joslin at Henry Street Opera House
The Barnes Stock Company brings Alvin Joslin to Lexington Henry Street Opera House Friday and Saturday nights this week. The show promises up-to-date entertainment with Prof Ford delivering notable singing and dancing. Admission costs 25 and 85 cents, with strong crowds expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Stock Vo
Henry Street Opera House
Lexington
Alvin Joslin
Prof. Ford
Misa Cassie Andersen Shanke Weds Percy Hargrove Walker
Misa Cassie Andersen Shanke married Percy Hargrove Walker in Lexington at the bride’s mother home with Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham officiating. The bride, long based in Washington in the census bureau, wed the Washington chemist. Town Council meanwhile ordered free mail delivery in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Cassie Andersen Shanke
Percy Hargrove Walker
Washington, D. C
Lexington
David W. Shanka
Alfred T. Graham
Washington
Census Bureau
Walker
Agricultural Department
Inaccuracies of Surveyors Compasses Cause Trouble in Rockbridge
The article notes compass inaccuracies among surveyors in Rockbridge leading to boundary disputes. It quotes a 1902 1922 act requiring surveyors to set by a meridian line and record variations, with penalties for noncompliance. Local society items follow, including visits and movements of residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge
Washington and Lee University
Spe
Assembly
Mise Margeret Melick Plans Benefit Entertainment in Lexington
Mise Margeret Melick of Zanesville Ohio arranging to prevent an entertainment at the opera house Wednesday and Thursday nights March 25 and 26 for the benefit of the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the Daughters of the Rebekah. Fifty or sixty Lexington young ladies will take part in a program of comedy drills and specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Margeret Melick
Zanesville
Ohio
Lexington
Opera Howe
Order United American Mechanice
Daughtersof
Rebekah
Mise Melick
Virginia
Democratic Primaries Set For June 6 In 10th District
The Democratic District committee met on March 10 1908 and ordered a primary on Tuesday June 6 1908 from sunrise to sunset to nominate a candidate for the 10th district in the Gilat congress. Prospective candidates must file with the district chairman by noon April 9 and pay 300 dollars by that date to cover primary expenses. Jesson Burton, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratia District Committee
Sun Jls
Jesson Burton
Tenth District Com
Spring and Summer Opening at Buchanan Millinery
After March 26 I will have an experienced trimmer and designer from Armstrong, Cator & Co Baltimore and will show the cheapest and most beautiful line of millinery. You are cordially invited to attend the spring and summer opening April 18 and 14. Respectfully Mrs J F Frrog Buchanan Va. a -18-08-4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong, Cator & Co
Baltimore
Mre. J. F. Frrog
Buchanan
Partnership dissolved and bills urged for settlement
The firm Montgomery & Black is dissolved by mutual consent and all creditors are urged to settle amounts owed before February 1, 1908. A Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling requires each voter to pay his own poll tax. A concert by Professora Greinauer and Saul at Newcomb Hall drew a cultured audience. Services for Senssney were held Friday at 8 pm at the Baptist church led by Rev. Dr. Charles Manly with assistance from Rev. W. S. Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery & Black
Montgomery& Back
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Newcomb Hall
Professora Greinauer
Saul
James M. Senssney
The
Baptist Church
Charles Manly
W. 5. Hammond
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Lexington Resident
A Lexington resident reports lasting kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Gorrell's Drug Store. The testimonial describes stone removal, back rheumatism, and full recovery, with Foster-Mimborne Co. as US sole agent, price 60 cents. Also promotes Dr Shoop Restorative for various ailments and Dr Shoop Cough Cure from Gorrell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lexington Vibtizans
David
Layne
Jackson Ave
Lexington
Vac
Down
Gorrell
Doan
Pikee
Foster-Milborne Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Hoather
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