New Advertisements in Che Gazette Lexiverox 1908
November 25 1908 small item list shows Hutter work horses wanted Warner Pole Co furnishing Myers Hardware Co plaster King’s Wind sor Deaver holiday goods Jahnke jewelers Weinbergs Santa Claus headquarters for toys games books Japanware silverware chinaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
Warner, Pole & Co
Myers Hardware Co
King's Windsor
J. Ed
Deaver
A. F. Jahnke, Jr
L. G. Jahoke & Co
Weinbergs
Santa Caus
Dr King’s New Discovery Clears Chronic Coughs
Mr John White of 29 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a winter cough cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. He bought a bottle at B H Gurrell’s drugstore and found the cough vanish as the dose diminished. A repeat season confirmed the remedy’s effectiveness with a trial bottle offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
B. H. Gurrell
Unclaimed Letters in Lexington Post Office Week Ending Nov 23 1908
Listing shows letters for Ernest Lewis Arthur Myers Mra Helen Strawder and others with notices advising recipients to claim by returning advertisements. Includes names McClune Parroy P. &
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lewis
Ernest Myers
Arthur Strawder
Mra
Helen Persons
McClune Parroy
Woman’s health cure and foot care ad tips
If you have pains in the back urinary bladder or kidney trouble try Mother Gray’s Austin Wan-Leaf a safe pleasant herb remedy for women. Also sprinkle Allen’s Foot-Base in one shoe to ease pinching and detect fit. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Austin
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Allen
Elliott's Hill Methodist Church Bazaars Planned
The ladies of Elliott's Hill Methodist Church announce a church bazaar at Buffalo Milla Schoolhouse on Saturday December 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oysters ice cream cake and refreshments will be served and many useful Christmas articles will be on sale. Public patronage is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Elliott
Strength and health with Electric Bitters praised
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his mother, once feeble, gains in flesh and strength after using Electric Bitters. The remedy addresses stomach, liver and kidney complaints and is sold under guarantee at G H Gorrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
W. Congress St
Chicago
G. H. Gorrell
My Dizie Girl at Henry Street Opera House
The show My Dizie Girl plays Henry Street Opera House on Tuesday night December 1. It is described as a popular road attraction appealing to Southern audiences with seats on sale at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Street Opera House
Opera House
Ely Cream Balm Aids Nasal Catarrh And Public Notices
Nasal catarrh remedy Ely Cream Balm claims to relieve secretions in the nasal passages and throat. The ad warns against cocaine-containing powders and mentions Ely Brothers mailing address. The passage also notes a New England Democrat with long voting history and references L M Paint claims and local druggists in Lexington and Buena Vista. It cites Taft era campaign funding totals and names Charles P. Taft, Carnegie, Morgan, and Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
Jell O offers a quick economical dessert option requiring boiling water then cooling. A 10c package yields ample servings for a large family with seven flavors including Levon Orange Raspberry Burwberry Chocolate Cherry and Peach. All grocers stock it and it complies with Pure Food Laws.
Foley's Kinney Remedy Ingredient Uric Acid Solvent
The text identifies examethylenetetramine as a component of Foley's Kinney Remedy, noting it as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Gorrell
Bucklen Arnica Salve Tops Ulcers Says Reidsville Man
C foodwin of Reidsville North Carolina testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed a bad leg ulcer last summer leaving no scar. The product is guaranteed for piles sores burns and similar ailments and is sold for 25 cents at B H Gorrell's drag store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Foodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
B. H. Gorrell
Local Personal News from Lexington and Nearby Towns
Mr. John L. Campbell returns from Philadelphia. Miss Gertrude Ettinger visits Lynchburg. Mrs. J. W. Hazlewood and daughter in Roanoke. Prof. L. W. Smith arrives Lexington with his bride from northern cities. Mr. J. E. Fultz visits sister in Lexington. Dr. John H. Latane attends Johns Hopkins alumni reunion in Baltimore. Dr. George H. Denny attends State Educational Conference in Newport News as speaker. Carriers John H. Illig and Marion L. Beeton debut in new uniforms. Lt. Arthur G. Campbell of Coast Artillery promoted adjutant at Fort McHenry. Families Leech head to Florida for winter. Rev. D. Clay Lily preaches at Presbyterian Church with morning theme Man and His Money and evening Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Campbell
Philadelphia
Gertrude Ettinger
Lynchburg
Mise
Elsie Craig
J. W. Hazlewood
Mise Lurie Hazlewood
Roanoke
L. W. Smith
Lexington
J. E. Fultz
John D. Crist
John H. Latane
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
George H. Denny
Newport News
Meeere
John H. Illig
Marion L. Beeton
Methodist Church
A. C. Hopkins, Jr
Presbyterian Church
Southern Seminary
A. M. Rucker
Entre Nous
Dora Williams
Bon Air
Buena Vista Minstrel Co
Marlbrook
James B. Averett
John Averett
Evening Times
Cumberland
Ehown
W.G. Tyler
W. T. Paxton
Bessie Luckey
Fancy Hill
A. OU. Hopkine, Jr
The
Booker
Hampton
J. F. Cunnigham
H.R. M
Death of Dr William H Ruffner in Asheville N C
Dr William H Ruffner died Tuesday afternoon November 24 1908 at his daughter Mrs Sallie R Campbell's home in Asheville from infirmities of old age at 84. His body to be moved to Lexington for interment with funeral at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Ruffoer
Sallie R.campbell
Robert F. Campbell
Lexington
Presbyterian Church
Ruffner
Henry Ruffner
Washington College
Princeton University
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Public
Virginia
State Female Normal School
Farmville
Raffner
Tribrook
Campbell
Asheville
Annie R. Barclay
Howard W. Barclay
Union
W.va
Mies Harriet A. Gray
Harrisonburg
Washington and Graham Lee Debating Society Event
The annual debate between Washington and Graham Lee Literary Societies is set for Saturday night in Lee Memorial chapel November 28. The topic asks if severing ties with the Philippine Islands is best for the United States. Graham Lee students Meesie Keebler Worrell and Bunk take the affirmative, Washington Society members Mesare Cameron Stevens and Kalor the negative. Public is invited to attend. Thanksgiving turkeys are 15 cents gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Graham-Lee
Washington and Lee
Lee Memorial Chapel
Philippine Islands
Graham-Lee Society
Meesie
Keebler
Worrell
Bunk
Washington Society
Mesare
Cameron
Stevens
Kalor
Military Wedding at R. L. Lee Church in Lexington
A formal military wedding takes place at Saint James Episcopal in Lexington this evening at six. Captain St Julien Marshall, descendant of John Marshall, will wed Mico Marie Stuart Lewis, daughter of Mrs John Redman Coxe Lewis. Several officers in full uniform attend, with a reception at the bride's mother’s home and a northward bridal trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Lee
Janie Moore
Berryville
Lawrence F. Lewis
Mabel Eleanor Boyer
Baltimore
Duval Gwathmey
A. R. Wilson
Norfolk
Rosser Coke
Dallas
Texas
Town Attorney Declares Prohibition on Councilmen Contracts
Lexington Virginia Town Attorney provides opinion based on Section 628 of the Virginia Code Amended Act of 1908 prohibiting council members or town officers from contracting with the town for materials or work. The memo notes the aim to prevent pecuniary interest and cites the law's broad scope and voiding of such contracts. Penxpieron signs as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Lexington
E. M. Penxpieron
Lexington Town Council Grants Several Building Permits
In regular session last Thursday night Mayor Kennedy and councilmen Campbell Hutton Irwin Rhodes and Pole approved permits for Mesere E N Bougher to remove a shop W W Whitmore to build a table near Beechenbrook chapel A H Gillock to build a new house on Edmond Gow avenue J Ed Deaver to improve houses on Main and Jefferson streets and a group of ladies to construct a small house by the old quarry near spout spring on lower Main street for Sam McHenry the structure to revert to the town when vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kennedy
Campbell
Denver Hutton
Irwin
Rhodes
Pole
Mesere
E. N. Bougher
W. W. Whitmore
Beechenbrook Chapel
A. H. Gillock
Edmond Gow Avenue
J. Ed. Deaver
Main
Jefferson Streets
Main Street
Sam McHenry
McHenry
Trinity Methodist Lunch and Supper Benefit
Ladies of Trinity Methodist church will host a lunch and supper on Thursday December 1 in the restaurant room at Jackson and Rowland on Neljeon Street adjoining Koones and Harrison. Regular lunch plus ice cream cake and salads will be served. Fancy articles will also be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Jackson & Rowland
Neljeon Street
Koones & Harrison
Washington and Lee Faces Georgetown in D C Game
Eng Woh from China sent preserved fruits in honey and earthen jars and silk handkerchiefs. Washington and Lee football team departed for Washington D C to play Georgetown University tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng Woh
China
Java
Washington and Lee
Washington, D. C
Georgetown University
Harman Richards wed in Jacksonville Florida
Mr Andrew Warrick Harman son of State Treasurer A W Harman of Lexington and Miss Aline Richards daughter of Mrs Mary Frances Richards were married at St John s Episcopal Church Jacksonville Florida The ceremony was performed by Rev Van Winder Shields and the couple planned to reside with Mrs Richards after a wedding trip The report notes Harman is a young business man and lists relatives and hosts. A Virginia Tech board action note follows about Col R A Marr remaining as dean after a prior resignation request was rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times Union
Jacksonville
Andrew Warrick Harman
A. W. Harman
Lexington
Aline Richards
Florida
St. John's Episcopal Church
Mary Frances Richards
Andrew Warwick Harman
Richmond
St. John’s
C. B. Rogera
Miss Richards
George Harman
van Winder Shields
Richards
Joanna Rogers
Harman
Mr. Harman
Tia
Misa Harman
Mrs. Harman
Mra. Richards
Board of Victtors
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Col
R. A. Marr
Col. Marr
BR. BE. Byrd
Congressman Sounders
Langendorf Sings at Library Building Washington and Lee
Madame Frieda Langendorf of the Metropolitan Opera House New York performed Friday night in the Library Building at Washington and Lee. The critic audience was charmed by her singing and her exquisite interpretation of classic music. Mrs. C. W. Watts accompanied her on the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Langendorf
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Washington and Lee
Mme. Langendorf
C. W. Watts
Mme. Langendorff
Washington and Lee Defeats Fishburn In Practice Game
Washington and Lee University beat Fishburn Military Academy 17 to 5 in Wilson Field action. Fishburn led 6 to 5 at halftime before W and L surged in the second half to the 17 point total. Officials included Captain Doyle and Cadets Poague Porter and Ragland from VMI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Fishburn Military Academy
Wilson Field
Fishburn
Varsity
Washington and Lee
Doyle
Tom Poague
Porter
Ragland
V.M.I
Thanksgiving Services at Trinity Methodist Church
Union Thanksgiving services are planned for tomorrow at 11 o'clock at Trinity Methodist Church. Pastor Rev William Hammond will preach with Rev Dr Charles Manly Rev Dr Alfred T Graham and Rev W Cosby Bell assisting. The regular Thanksgiving offering will be received for the poor. Have you tried Luzianne coffee the delightful blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Trinity Methodist Church
William
Hammond
Charlea Manlly
Alfred T. Graham
W. Cosby Bell
Thanksgiving Observances and Local Notes Spread Wide
Thanksgiving week brings bank and post office closures and school shutdowns. Local events include Southern Seminary basketball games, a dance at Marlbrook, and minstrel performances by Buena Vista talent. Community updates cover illnesses, visits, and upcoming marriage notices along with a retrospective snowstorm reminiscence and teachers’ meeting plans.
Jahnke & Co. Jewelry Firm Change of Hands
Public notice thanks patrons as L. G. Jahnke & Co. resumes the jewelry business in Lexington under the old name with expanded stock and faster service. The venture operates with Jahnke Broa of Richmond and A. F. Jahnke Jr. lineage, naming E. C. Amos to manage Lexington operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Jahnke & Co
L. G. Jahnke
Fred H. White
Lexington
Dahoke Broa
Richmond
A. F. Jahnke, Jr
E. C. Amos
Chaorge
Sunday School Institute at Presbyterian Church
The Sunday School Institute will be held at the Presbyterian church on Friday Saturday and Sunday November 27 and 28. Dr A L Phillipe and Rev Jus B Carpenter will be the speakers and present strong programs each day inviting all Sunday school workers of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Collierstown
Percy Montgomery
G. W. Hanrahan
Arthur Shipp
Benjamin Huger
Lexington
P. J. Huffman
Alphin
Grover
Stokes Huffman
Maple Grove
Mie
Margaret Martin
Gordonsville
Hanrahan
Collieratown
Harry Cummings
Jamestown
Ohio
B. E. Smith
Pulanki
H. L. Morrison
Marmion
Presbyterian Church
A. L. Phillipe
Jus. B. Carpenter
Demolition of Anomith Academy Clears Way for New High School
Excavation for the new foundation is underway with architect Robinson surveying lines. The plan aims to finish the foundation this winter and start brick work in early spring. Also noting Luzianne coffee promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anomith Academy
Robinson
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Che Gazette
Lexiverox
Hera
Hazaar
Dixie Girl
South
New England
Norwich
Conp
Andrew Jackson
William Jennings Bryan
McCrum Drug Co
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
George K. Shulon
State Auditor
Willisim Howard Taft
Charles P. Taft
Messrs
Carnegie and
Morgan
Roosevelt
William H. Ruuffoer
Asheville, N.C
Mre. Newell
Laura Newell
J. H. Glasgow
H. K. Short
W. A. Brown
W. C. Fix
Stuart Kayton
J. G. McCorkle
R. L. Saville
N. A. Rees
Frank Garrett
L. A. Campbell
H. G. Lewis
OC. M. Falwell
Mesure
Willis
Robertson
Buens Vieta
Newell
David E. Moore
Commonwealth
Miss Mar
Irvine
Jereeny
Letcher
R. &. Lee Church
Captain Marshall
Virginia Military Institute
Mre
TI. Hubard
Misa Codie McCabe
Marion L. Marshall
Mire Rebecca Nash
Portsmouth
Misa Bete Clark
L. F. Lewie
Mies
Janette Lewis
William R. Kennedy
Coleone
Marr
Blacksburg
Madame Langendorff
Ganette
Garrite
Fog Cabin
Sean
Brain
Bruin
Severn Skote
Buz Moore
Knick, Jr
A. F. Jaunke, Jr
Sunday School Institute
Ano Smith
Winsor
Winterworth
Frederick Doll
Adam Sharp
Stultz and Bauer
Kohler and Camp
Steinway
Chas. M. Stieff
Main St. Lynchburg
C. W. Whitmore
Mgr
Lexington Produce Market
Noveail
Hains County
Tov
Auer
Auer Co
First National Bank
Banklox House
Treas
U.S
Preet
Punch
Thease
Stork
Lindtel Fed Peottts
Ane
Strain & Patton
Strauss & Bros.nist
Hart Schaffner & Mars Clothes
Lexington Hotel
Bank of Rockbridge
W. 8. Hopkins
C. Campbell
Casnien
W. C. Stuart
A. P. Wade
Trites
J.T. McOrum
Boax-Krerver
Intel
Bates
Price
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