Advertisements and patent cures in the Che Gazette
The Che Gazette lists three percent time certificates and a special sale by Sena, Irwin & Co. New spring goods arrive from Lexington Millinery Perlor. Mother Gray in New York promotes Australian-Leaf for female ailments with samples and mail options. Allen’s Foot-Ease is advertised as a 25 cent powder with testimonials and trial packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book of
Rockbridge
Sena, Irwin & Co
Lexington Millinery
Perlor
Spring
Mother Gray
New York
Adees
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Unclaimed letters list for Lexington Post Office week ending Mar 23 1908
The Lexington post office reports unclaimed letters including Mrs Mionie Conlbourn Chas B Dives Charlotte Gill Barnett Harbaugh E Jones Mary Megeie Maraball Mixes Elle Shannon Miss Margaret two others and several partial names. Recipients are asked to call and refer to the advertise notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
No Use to Die and Dr King s New Discovery
Mrs. J P White of Rushboro Pa says she would not be alive today without Dr King s New Discovery for lung trouble. The remedy loosens a cough quickly and cures many cases even after diagnoses. It is sold at B H Gorrell s drug store for 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
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B. H. Gorrell
Doan
Gorrell
Foster-Milburn O
Buffalo
New York
United Sates
Janes
Commoner announces Lexington subscription agent
Daniel McNee has secured the agency for Lexington and surrounding country to receive subscriptions for The Commoner. Price per year is $1.00. William Jennings Bryan writes as editor and contributor for the weekly politics and home life publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Daniel McNee
Lexington
Electric Bitters Praised By San Francisco Architect
Delbert Building architect Norman R. Coulter endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He claims it rapidly corrects stomach liver and kidney issues and strengthens the system as a superior spring medicine sold by B. H. Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
B. H. Gorrell
Snapshots Show Tonight at Opera House in Lexington
The Snapshots entertain under J O U A M and Rebekah Lodges of Lexington with local cast led by Miles Margaret Melick of Ohio directing. Program features drills marches and songs with seats at Quinsenberry’s for 25 35 and 50 cents. Tonight at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Rebekah Lodges
Lexington
Miles Margaret Melick
Ohio
Quisenterry
S. Addesion
Dream Balm touted as cure for nasal catarrh
Advert says Ely's Dream Balm cures nasal catarrh by relieving heavy forehead pressure stuffed nose and watery discharge. Claims taste and smell restored with direct application. Available from Lily Bros at 58 Warren Street New York or all druggists for 50 cents by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Lily Bros
Warren Street
New York
My Tailor Like New Suit Day Promises Low Prices
My Tailor will be held Friday March 27 for one day only. Get a suit or pants with fit guarantee and reasonable prices. J Ep Davee.
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J’ Ep
Davee
Paint composition and stock price details in Florida politics note
The item mentions L. and M paint using linseed oil binder and white lead, with a mixing ratio and quick cone time. It lists a price of 120 dollars per gallon and sales by McCrum Drug Co in Lexington. It also notes Governor Broward planning to appoint Senator Thomas F. West of Supta Rosa County to replace William James Bryan in the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Broward
Florida
Thomas F. West
Supta Rosa County
Willian James Bryan
United States Senate
London
Great
Benjamin Franklin
United States of America
Joshua
West
Southland
South
Nebraska
America
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
McCrum Drug GO
Bucklen’s Arnica Solve Praised by East Raymond Priest
Reverend F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine commends Bucklen’s Arnica Solve for healing an old army wound and stubborn sores. He notes success in his veterinary work and mentions price is available at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
B. H. Gorrell
Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerfully refunded price if the product disappoints and notes the offer is at B H Gorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Kidney Health Urged with Bright’s Disease Warning
Advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble noting Bright's disease and diabetes. Claims relief for back pain rheumatic aches and blood purification with limited trial offer and money-back guarantee from B H Gorrell's Drug Store.
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Bright
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
B. H. Gerrell
Notable Lexington Personal and Official Visits
Local notices show numerous visitors and residents in Lexington and nearby towns. Names include Mr. Jacob Lyons in Lynchburg, Mr. R. S. Bruce in Staunton, Mrs. J. McD. Adair in Roanoke and Salem, and Dr. Ried White joining the State Board of Health. Other arrivals include Mrs. Samuel Goldman returning from Baltimore and Roanoke, plus Rev. I. G. Michael in West Virginia and Rev. W. S. Hammond heading to Baltimore Conference.
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Jacob Lyons
Lynchburg
R.S. Bruce
Staunton
J. McD
Adair Ie
Roanoke
Salem
Samuel C. Charlton
Maintreet
Ried White
Lexington
Swantona
State Board of Health
Dr H W Sears to Speak at Opera House Friday
The last lecture in the Washington and Lee Star Course to be delivered by Dr H W Sears known as The Taffy Man at the Lexington Opera House Friday night at 8 30. He is praised as a top entertainer and a powerful lecturer whose wit and satire banish blues and grumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee Star
Opera House
H. W. Sears
Lexington
Sears
Montgomery
Ala
Waterloo
Wellington
Colorado
Lyceum
Henry St. Opera House
Local Council Hears Water Bill Relief Request
Colonel E W Nichols asked the Council for relief from a large water account at the Virginian Military Institute for the past quarter. The matter was referred to the water committee. John W Miley sought permission to build a livery stable on Jefferson street near Washington but residents objected and the request was referred to the buildings committee. John W Lindsay was approved to build a stable on his Main street lot. Board of Health members were elected Col N B Tucker Prof H D Campbell and Mr Frank Moore to work with Dr Robert Glaegow as Health officer. A Daughters of the Confederacy meeting is set for Saturday March 28 at 4 pm at Mrs Edward L Grahaman’s home. William Jennings Bryan celebrated his 48th birthday last week.
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E. W. Nichols
Virginian Military Institute
John W. Miley
Jefferson Street
Washington
Committee On
John W. Lindsay
Main Street
Board of Health
Bryan speaks in Lexington on The Ideal Average Man
William Jennings Bryan visited Lexington at the invitation of the Daughters of the Confederacy. He lectured at the skating rink to about a thousand, met Washington and Lee students and VMI cadets, and spoke at Jackson Memorial Hall on The Ideal Average Man. Proceeds totaled $501 with Bryan donating $50.60 to the hospital fund.
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Bryan
Glasgow
Lexington
Confederacy
Old Dominion
Jackson Hospital Fund
Lexington Union Station Improvements Sought After Safety Concerns
Investigations led by Inez Thursday and officials from Chesapeake and Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio noted poor conditions at Lexington station. Committee members urged enlarging the baggage platform and adding an arc light. Turntables or a Y track were deemed impractical due to cost and delay. A concrete improvement plan is hoped to be arranged soon.
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Union Station
Lexington
Inez
Mr. Cone
State Corporation Commission
J. JH. Uarelisle
Chesapeake and Ohio
J.B. Spurrier
Baltimore and Ohio
East Lexington
W. P. Houston
Mesers
A. Moore
A. T. Barclay
P. M. Penick
Wm. R. Kennedy
Carliele and
Spurrier
Cone
Ninth River
Baltimore Conference Session Opens In Rowficke March 25
The annual meeting of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South began in Rowficke on March 25. Bishop A W Wilson of Baltimore will preach and Bishop W A Candler of Georgia will attend as a visitor. The conference covers about 240 ministers and nearly 60 000 members and is expected to change few ministers due to the limitation period.
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Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Rowficke
A. W. Wilson
Pregie
W. A. Candler
Georgia
Bryan Club organized at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee students formed the Bryan Club at a Saturday meeting in Lexington to back William J Bryan for the presidency. J Edgar Corley of Texas was temporary chairman and J Carey of Virginia was secretary. Officers include Carey president Keetler vice president Daveron secretary Herald treasurer.
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Washington and Lee University
Virginia
William Jeoulnogs Bryen
Courthouse
Lexington
J. Edgar Corley
Texas
4. Carey
J. Carey
Rs, Keetler
Tennessee
W. B., Daveron
A. L. Herald
West Virginia
Bryan Club
William Jenninge
Bryan
Wen Co
Meesrs
H. T. Hooker
4. Keebler
Raymond Kenny
Mr. Bryan
Buena Viera
Messrs
J. E. Corley
W. N. Grubb
W. G. Long
Virginia Military Institute
Bryan Addresses Washington and Lee Cadets in Lexington
Mr Bryan spoke at Jackson Hall to Washington and Lee University students and Virginia Military Institute cadets, presenting a four part religious lecture on faith in self humanity government and God. The event drew a large crowd and praise from attendees.
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Mr. Bryan
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Military Institute
Jackson Hall
Marriage Ceremony of Rosa Agnor and Virginia Staten
In Lexington on Saturday, 21, 1908, Rev. D. A. Penlok officiated a wedding between Rosa Agnor and Virginia Staten, both of Rocky Bridge.
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Rowan.staten
Lexington
D. A. Penlok, D. D
Rosa Agnor
Virginia Staten
Rookbridge
Doan's Kidney Pills and Dr Shoop Remedies Featured
An old time column cites Doan's Kidney Pills from Gorrell's Drug Store with a testimonial of kidney cure and permanent relief. It also promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative and Health Coffee, urging readers to demand Dr Shoop's products at local drugstores.
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Shoop
Gorrell
Lexington Market Brief Notes on Produce and Prices
A fragmented entry from Lexington Produce Market lists items like Wheat Corn Potatoes Butter and mentions regional counties and vendors. The text is garbled but indicates pricing or stock references for produce. Limited clear details remain about specific items or figures.
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Che Gazette
Luxmaroy
Allen
Ei Ley
Roy
McClune Patres
F.H. Smith
Edgar Waddell
Covington
William H. Waddell
John A. Loyall
William Zombro
Samuel Goldman
D. R. Hunt
North Carolina
A. P. Staples
Mies Mamie Wills
Eieter
R. K. Warner
Neptune Buckner
Asheville
N.C
R. Lee Miller
Parle, Lil
Robert L. Northern
S. B. Mason
Jett, Ky
E. Morgan Pendleton
Macon
Roea Tucker
W. F. Piercon
Daytona
Fla
J. Hutton Piercon
George O. Greene
Clifton Forge
I. G. Michael
Rockbridge Bathe
KE. L. Cormner
Michael
W. S. Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church
Rostoke
Council Proceedings
Daughters of the Confederacy
Edward L. Grahaman
Jackson Avenue
William J. Bryan
Mary Custis Lee
Washington and Lee
Jackson Memorial Hall
Greenlee D. Letcher
George H. Denny
Washington and Law University
Edward W. Nichole
Adair
Greenlee D
Bryag
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
Ckating
McNeel
Mr. Glasgow
Prince of
Mexico
Asia
Europe
United States
Bryay
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson
Hamilton
Hetter
Lexington Station
Methodist
John A. McNeel
Citizens’ Committee
William R. Kennedy
Mr. Bryuo
Hon
Jervinas
Heru
McClung Patton
Taft
Patton
Kbbit
Roosevelt
Ayer
Congress
Oriver
Secretary of the Navy
Richwond
Supreme Court
Feo
Med
H. Gorrell
Lexington Produce Market
County
Ondilidera
Ali Haunt
Oho
Ane
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Exengton, Va
Bank of Rockbridge
S. Hopkins
W, CO
Stuart
Campbell, Casaize
A P
Wade, Teiter
Baye
Loa
Oxfords
Moreh Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
the Gazette Job Office
the Gazette
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