New Advertisements Canvas May Meetings And Sales
The Che Gazette lists Grabaia Co selling low shoes and slip footwear. Frank Moore promotes Democratic mass meetings on May 30. Weinbergs offer 10 percent off parasols and fans. Town of Lexington calls a bond election. J Ed Deaver presents sharp clothing and hats. L G Jahnke Co notes A F Jahnke will fit glasses on Monday May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabaia & Co
Frank Moore
Weinbergs
Lexington
Deaver
L. G. Jahnke & Co
A. F. Jahnke
Allen's Foot Ease and Mother Gray Powder Adverts
Vintage ad copy promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to treat colds fevers headaches stomach troubles teething and worms. Also touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to cure tired aching calloused sweaty swollen feet with sample offers and store addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen & Olmsted
le Roy
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Lexington Post Office
List for week ending May 18 1908 shows unclaimed letters including Jackburns Mrs Molly Bougher T N Hanks Misa Julia Reynolds Mrs M J Hiller Rev W H Persons urged to mention advertised status at McClune P M office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Jackburns
Molly Bougher
T. N. Hanks
Misa Julia
Omega store owner touts King's New Discovery for cough
Mr. EB Humphrey, Omega Ohio businessman and president of Adams County Telephone Co, praises Dr King s New Discovery for cough relief and lung healing. Local dealer B H Gorrell sells the remedy with a 500 price tablet option and a free trial bottle. Frederickstown Votes 41 to settle dry issue, contest over election legality looms, could affect multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
Hom Telephone
Pike County
Dr. King
Seill
B. H. Gorrell's
The World Climate and Local Corn Outlook
The article notes elevated regions face fevers and malaria at lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for climate related weakness and debility. It also reports hopeful corn yields this fall with heavy locust blooms and active bees signaling a strong honey season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of
Chronic Constipation Cured With Foley Laxatives
An advertisement touts Foley's Ortho Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation improving digestion and liver and bowel function. It claims immediate relief and notes Foley's Orino Laxative is non nauseating and pleasant to take. J H Gornell, druggist promotes the products while electoral notes mention a split Negro convention in Norfolk and a Taft Foraker split in the Second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Gornell
Lynchburg
Lily White
Wilson
Merchant
Offolk
Taft
Foraker
Hughes
L. M. Pure Paint and Linseed Oil Mixing Offer
Advertisement offers L. M. Pure Paint at 1.65 per gallon and linseed oil at 60 cents per barrel. Buy 4 gallons paint and 3 gallons oil to yield 7 gallons of paint at about 1.20 per gallon. Sold by McCrim Drug Co Lexington and H. L. Glikerson Brown Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrim Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Glikerson
Brown Vista
L.& M. Pant Avents
Delightful Walnut JELL O Dessert From Pantry
A compact dessert recipe uses English walnuts figs and JELL O. Dissolve JELL O in boiling water and stir in walnuts and fruit after cooling. Serve with whipped cream. Economical for a small family.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Tracy Man
Charles F. Budlahn of Tracy California calls it the luckiest day of his life after buying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says two five cent boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted all other treatments. The product is sold under guarantee at B. H. Gorrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles F. Budlahn
Tracy
California
B. H. Gorrell
Local Cedar View merchant touts Dr King pills
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prove their value by weight in gold for constipation malaria and biliousness sold under guarantee at B H Gorrell’s drug store 25 cents Also cautions against kidney disease and urges Foley’s Kidney Remedy to prevent worsening condition Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for general weakness and blood cleansing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Gorrell
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
B. IH
Ayer
Notable Movements and Visits in Lexington Area
Dr. Robert Glasgow travels to Charlotte to visit his brother Robert Glasgow. Misses Bertie and Carrie Steele of Greenville visit Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Steele. Mrs. Daniel Crigler returns from Roanoke to her home. Hon H. Sr. George Tucker and Mrs. Tucker arrive in Lexington now at Dol Alto. Professor W.S. Qurrell preached at the Baptist church with no evening service. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Rhodes sailed to Liverpool for several years abroad. Miss Roga Quivenberry visits her parents Edward and Mrs. Quivenberry in Welch. Dr. George H. Denny delivered an address in Lewisburg. Rev. W. S. Hammond to give alumni address June 10 at Randolph-Macon College commencement. Five candidates run for Buena Vista mayor on June 9: Willis, Wilburn, Gilkyson, Speck, Lake. P. H. Wisman to enter Harvard for M A degree after graduating from Washington and Lee. Samuel McPheeter Glasgow, B D from Union Theological Seminary, visits Lexington. summer pastor at Gassaway Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sr
George Tucker
Tucker
Lexington
Dol Alto
W.S. Qurrell
The
Baptist Church
Charles F. Rhodes
Philadelphia
Liverpool
England
Misa Roga Quivenberry
Welch
W. Va
Edward A. Quivenberry
George H. Denny
Lewisburg
Lewisburg Academy
Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church of
Messrs
R. H. Willis
S. M. Wilburn
W. H. Gilkyson
G. M. Speck
Harvey Lake
P. H. Wisman
Palmer High School
Harvard College
Wisman
Washington and Lee
Samuel McPheetere Glasgow
Union Theological Seminary of
Richmond
Frank T. Glasgow
Glasgow
Gassaway
Letcher and Taylor Wed in Norfolk Nuptials of 1908
Miss Louise Leonard Taylor became the bride of Col. John D. Letcher of Lexington in a Norfolk parlor ceremony at 1 pm. Bishop Randulph officiated with Arch Deacon John Lloyd assisting. The couple planned a bridal tour to Europe, leaving May 30 from New York after the May 15 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Letcher- Taylor
Pembroke Avenue
Louise Leonard Taylor
John D. Letcher
Lexington
Judge Letcher
Miss Taylor
A. M. Randulph
John Lloyd
Virginia
Tazwell Taylor
Colonel Letcher
John Letcher
Greenlee Letcher
Letcher Harrison
University of Virginia
Stephens
Showell
Baltimore
Virginia Military Institute to Erect Hospital and Lab Buildings
The Board of Visitors at Lexington met to plan two new buildings funded by a $50 000 appropriation from the recent Legislature. A site committee will report in June with the hospital to be placed on the current hospital site and the chemistry laboratory below the barracks. Members present included Hamilton, Ravenel, Blow, Shields, Nottingham, Smith, Anderson, Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Laet
Chemical Laboratory
Nichols
Heard
Messrs
Alexander Hamilton
Petersburg
A. F. Ravenel
Roanoke
A. A Blow
Ware Neck
Wm. T. Shields
Col
T. J. Nottingham
Norfolk
Francis L. Smith
Alexandria
Charles J. Anderson
Richmond
Tucker Receives Italian Crown Medal at Norfolk Ceremony
In Norfolk at the Lorraine Hotel a notable gathering of Jamestown Exposition officials and Italian delegates witnessed Harry St. George Tucker, former exposition president, awarded the Commandatore of the Crown of Italy. Dr. Ruggieri presented the medal and diploma, with King Victor Emmanuel III’s letter received. Tucker expressed gratitude and shared credit with Exposition supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
Lorraine Hotel
Norfolk
Italy
Tucker
Victor Emmanuel III
Parati
New York
R. Ruggieri
Barton Myers
Ruggieri
Washington
Victor Emmanuel
Rome
Confederate Memorial Day Observed in Lexington
Confederate Memorial Day activities are planned in Lexington with 1 PM services in the University chapel led by Major Robert Hunter of Richmond. A parade on the campus will march to the cemetery with a salute and graves decorated. Liberty Hall Day at Washington and Lee University also observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
University Chapel
Robert Hunter
Richmond
Liberty Hall
Washington and Lee University
Maved
Blue Ridge Camp
Buena Vista
Sons of Confederates of
Lee Jackson
Frank Paxton
Corps of Cadets
House Mountain School Opens Under Miss Moseley
House Mountain school opens with Miss Moseley in charge. Past sewing work under Miss Moseley promises continued high quality. Lexington residents asked to donate funds sewing materials and quilt pieces left at Irwin & Co. Lexington vacancy for a cook with good wages Box 264.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Moseley
Lexington
Irwin & Co
Miss Margaret Freeland Dies at Institute Hill
Miss Margaret Freeland died at her Institute Hill home after a serious illness of several weeks. Her funeral was held at R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church with cadets attending and pallbearers from their number. She organized the Ladies' New Market Memorial Association and is survived by three sisters in Lexington New York and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Freeland
Institute Hill
R. E. Lee
Inet
Washington and Lee blank Virginia Polytechnic in pitchers duel
Washington and Lee defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 3 to 0 in Lynchburg. George starred for the Lexington club with 14 strikeouts and only two hits allowed, while Pritchard struggled early before settling in. The Tigers scored all their runs in the first inning on an error, Brown’s single, a George double, and Luhn’s sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Dispatch
Lynchburg
Washington and Lee
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
George
Lexington
Virginia Polytesture Institute
Washington and Lee Battery
Luhn
Pritchard
Washington and
Lee
Brown
Washington
Les
Locust Dale A Cademy versus VMI goes ten innings
Locust Dale Academy and Virginia Military Institute played ten innings with late offense. Locust Dale rallied for two runs while VMI scored three in the final frame, aided by a Scott homer for the Institute. both teams fielded poorly and pitching yielded many strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Dale Academy
Virginia Military Institute
Scott
Institute
Homer
Locust Dale
Devault
Earnhardt
Phi Delta Phi Charter and New Market Day Observed in Virginia
The Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity was founded at Washington and Lee University on May 18 with Virginia Univ delegation officiating. New Market Day at VMI on May 16 included graveside flowers by the Memorial Association and a cadet address by Dr. J N Upshur. A future eye exam event by A F Jahnke Jr is announced for May 25 with free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Phi
Washington and Lee University
University of Virginia
New Market
Virginia Military Institute
New Market Memorial Association
Jackson Memorial Hall
J. N. Upshur
Corps of Cadets
Daniel urged as delegate from Rockbridge Virginia
The Lexington Gazette notes editorials from the Richmond Times Dispatch discussing Senator John W. Daniel as a potential delegation choice. It urges Rockbridge to host district meetings on May 80 to nominate delegates to the State Democratic Convention and to declare Daniel a delegate at large from the district and from Rockbridge County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Rockbridge
Lexington
Eorror
Lexington Gazette
Richmond Times-Dispatch
West Lynchburg
John W. Daniel
Maj. Daniel
West Tynchburg
Virginia
Obituary for Orrie Weeks of Fairfield
Orrie Weeks died at his Fairfield home on Thursday May 14 from pneumonia. Funeral by Rev. J. L. Henderson of Fairfield Methodist Church. burial in Fairfield. Weeks had two marriages, first to Miss Shellman, second to Miss Chittum, who survives. He leaves three children from the first marriage and six from the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
W. Webb
J. W. Whitesell
Buchanan
Rapp’s
C. B. Markham
Mra
Bettie’ Shorter Webb
Wm. M. Ackerly
G. 5. Webb
Dillie Holt
Jane Childress
Lynchburg
Sullig Bone
Christianeburg
Webb
27Th
Virginia Regiment
Stonewall Brigade
Orrie Weeks
Fairfield
J. L. Henderson
Fairfield Methodist Church
Weeks
Mise Shellman
Mise Chittum
Sadie Weeke
Mise Effie Weeks
Lexington
Bud Weeke
Timber Ridge
Liquor Sellers in Limbo Stir Lexington After Arrests
A Saturday night roundup in Lexington led to the arrest and imprisonment of several individuals, all but one of whom are Black, for selling liquor without licenses. Some cases were tried before the Mayor. Authorities added extra police for the occasion and streets were quieted temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Flood Lauds Virginia Lawmaker In Capitol Gossip
The column highlights Representative Henry Delaware Flood of Appomattox as a modest, adamant Virginian who proudly claims his state. A Virginia political veteran, Flood sits on two committees in Congress and has long worked for his district and university ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Colume
Capitol
Washington and Lee University
Univesity of Virginia
House of Delegates
State Senate
Commonwealth
Appomattox County
Flood
House of Representatives
University of Virginia
Daughters of the Confederacy to Meet at Jackson Memorial Hospital
The Mary Custis Lee Chapter will meet Friday at 4 30 in the afternoon at Jackson Memorial Hospital. After the business session a social hour will be enjoyed and tea served. Full attendance of members is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Custis Lee
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Land Sale Near Lexington Marks 262 Acres Change
Mr. L. L. Wilson sold 262 acres of Mulberry Hill farm northwest of Lexington to Mr. L. D. Homric for 15000. This half of the original property was previously bought from the heirs of Mrs. James J. White about two years ago for 10000. Governor Swanson proclaims June 3 as a State holiday for the centennial birth of Jefferson Davis and observed statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Wilson
L. D. Homric
Mulberry Hill
Lexington
Mr. Wilson
James J. White
Swanson
Jefferson Davin
Confederate States
South
Lexington Produce Market items list update
Market notes show corn meal potatoes butter eggs spring chickens bacon and ham items listed with quantities and prices in a terse, partially garbled line. The readable fragments indicate a local produce and meat market listing without coherent structure.
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Che Gazette
Fredericksturg
Seley
Robert Glasgow
Charlotte
N. C
Bieson
Bertie
Carrie Steele
Greenville
W. M. Steele
Daniel Crigler
C. P. Harrison
Col. Letcher
M. Robinson
Hon. H. St. G. Tucker
King of
Virginia Military Institute Band
Lexington Fire Department
Harrington Waddell
Jessie F. Young
Hettie G. Anapach
Myrtle Moore
Henrietta Dunlap
M. Kate Warner
Mary L. Smith
Mary 8
House Mountain School
Maggie Freeland
W. le. U
W.P.L
George and
Anthony
Pritchard and Austin
Locuust Dale
VM. 1
M. T
Barnhardt and
Payne
V. M
Beauchampe
Legal Fraternity
Tucker Chapter
A. F. Jahnke, Jr
L. G. Jame & Co
C. W. Webb
Rapp
Gaselle
Edna Reid
Natural Bridge
Winnie Daniel
H. C. Slusser
Lick Run
Jessie E. Reid
Chicago
Mr. Orrie Weeks
Limbo
J. C. Ayer
H. D
Thomas P. Smith
Dean
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Alfred T. Graham
Lexington Cemetery
Smith
Walker's Creek
Abram Smith
Lisaeather
Jennie Forsyth
Lnte
Thomas Forsyth
Frank Smith
Washington, D.C
J. W. Matchett
Rockhbridge
John Smith
Iowa
West Virginia
Cavalry
Lexington Produce Market
Lezington, Va
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
Lexington,va
Bank of Rockbridge
W.S. Hopkins
PresipEent
W. C. Stuart
Vick-Presipend
Campbell
Casais
A. P, Wade, TeLter
Nelson Street
Buckeye High Wheel
Lexington, Virginia
L. G. Jahnke and Company
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