Notice items and names in a Midwestern Gazette
A collection of notices including tax payer notice for R Moore, Howard Fisher as guardian, and Robinson & Hutton winter coal deals for Calivary in ToEpe Obas plus M Steiff offers on upright planes. Henry St. Opera House presents Galvani the hypnotist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Moore
Howard
Fisher
Guardian
Robinson & Hutton
Calivary
Obas
M. Steiff
Henry St. Opera House
Galvani
Mrs Mary Lee Praises Dr King's New Discovery
In Zineaville C Mrs Mary Lee writes her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr Kings New Discovery whose lungs were severely affected by consumption. The remedy is sold at B H Gorrells drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zineaville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Unclaimed letters in Lexington post office week ending October 12 1908
List of unclaimed letters including Bell Mrs Jno Higiuus Miss Rosa Evans BM Melyee Chas Sorrel Mr W B Schrader Miss Olie Tual Miss Alma Persons calling for these letters please say they are advertised McClung Pat Troy P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Mrs Davison of San Jose
Mrs M M Davison of 370 Gifford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters Kereta family remedy for headache bilious ness and torpor of liver and bowels claiming it offers more digestive health than any other remedy. Sold with guarantee at B H Gorrells drug store for 30e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Sam
B. H. Gorrell
Galvani at Henry Street Opera House in October
Mental marvel and renowned hypnotist Galvani headlines at the Henry Street Opera House Friday and Saturday October 16 and 17. Features include a 24 hour hypnotist sleep and a blindfold carriage drive with other surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvani
Henry St.Opers House
Kidney Remedy Restores Local Jeweler’s Health
C R Kluger jeweler at 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis reports kidney trouble left him weak but four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured backache and irregularities. He says he can attend to business daily and recommends the remedy after doctors failed. B H Gorrell, druggist, authenticates the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Kluger
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
H. Gorrell
Lexington Woman Reports Second Strawberry Harvest
Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of Main Street Lexington gathered a second strawberry crop from her garden yesterday. She noted the berries had ripened but lacked the usual luscious flavor of in season fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Main Street
Lexington
Woman Interrupts Speaker With Coughing Fit
A well dressed woman repeatedly coughed during a political talk. The note touts Bulley’s Honey and T er it as a quick cure, claiming Foley’s Honey and Tar is opiate free and in a yellow Ren e package. Gorrell, druggist, adds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buley
Foley
Rene
H. Gorrell
Bantam Hen Dies After Long Life in Lexington
A bantam hen living with Mrs. Joseph Kennedy died in Lexington Sunday at age twelve. The industrious fowl had continued to lay and crow through most of her life, remaining in service until a few months before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Joseph Kennedy
Jay
L. and M. Paint Advertises Longevity and Low Cost
The notice touts L. and M. Paint as wearing well for 15 years on exterior surfaces and priced at about $1.20 per gallon. Advertises McCram Drug Co in Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson in Buena Vista as L. and M. Paint Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCram Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
Autumn Brisk Days Signal Approaching Winter
The week brings pleasantly cool weather with light frost in the air. Observers note the bracing mornings and turning leaves as indicators that winter nears.
Warried man neglects family by not giving Foley's Honey and Tar
A wary man who allows any family member to take anything but Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is neglectful and warns that nothing else is as good for pulmonary issues. The genuine product comes in a yellow package from B H Gorrell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed By B H Gorrell
Advertisement claims kidney trouble causes weakness and exhaustion and touts Foley’s Kidney Remedy as restoring vitality and health for weak, delicate people. Endorsement attributed to B H Gorrell, druggist.
Foley's Oring Laxative Claimed To Save Child
A three year old was severely constipated with high fever and ill health. After two doses of Foley's Oring Laxative the next morning the fever subsided and the child recovered completely. The statement is attributed to A Wolkush of Casimer Wisconsin and H Gorrel, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush
Casimer
Wis
B. H. Gorrel
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet and Wounds
Mr. W Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burps sores cuts and abrasions and says it is also suitable for piles. Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrell's drug store for 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
W. Stone
Eest Poland
Maine
B. H Gorrell
Mrs Chas E Smith praises Dr Kim's New Life Pills
West Franklin Maine resident Mrs Chas E Smith lauds Dr Kim's New Life Pills as a painless laxative that “does their work without making a fuss.” The product is sold at B H Gorrell's drug store for five cents. The ad also endorses Fahrney's Tobbing Syrup for babies, claiming it strengthens sap blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Kim
B. H. Gorrell's
Local notes from Rockbridge county and surrounding towns
Miss Lucy Northern visits Ashe County. Several residents travel for family visits and church matters. Community records report road change petitions, courthouse funding, and sinking fund actions. Obituary notices recall Rachel Reynolds and Hugh Taylor Robison with funeral details and local tragedy retold from 1846. X ray and campaign coverage noted for the Rockbridge area.
Mrs. 8. W. Stuart Dies at Buena Vista of Pneumonia
Mrs. 8. W. Stuart died at her Buena Vista home Tuesday evening at 7 30 after a period of illness. She was born Paxton in Rockbridge County and moved to Buena Vista via Decatur. Survived by son J. A. Stuart daughter Mrs. Charlea Potter and a brother and sister. Funeral Thursday at 10 from her home conducted by Rev. A. C. Hopkins. Burial in Green Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Reynolds
John M. Knick
Reynolds
James Reynolds
Pettigrew
House Mountain
Rachel
J. M. Knic
Samuel Knick
W. W. Wood
Baptist Church
Collieratown
Lexixeton Gazette
Petticrew
Campbell
Rockbridge
John Petticrew
Jetticrew
William Wilson
Samuel R. Moore
Mary Ann
Buena Vista
W. Stuart
Stuart
Paxton
Rockbridge County
Buena Vista Way
Decatur
J. A. Stuart
Charlea Potter
A. C. Hopkins
The
Presbyterian Church
Green Hill Cemetery
VMI Dominates Hampton-Sidney 40 0 in Rainy Season Opener
The Virginia Military Institute football team defeated Hampton-Sidney College 40 to 0 on a rain soaked parade ground. VMI led 23 0 at halftime and added 17 0 in the second. McMillin returned a kickoff eighty yards for a touchdown as the key highlight. Referee Captain Doyle umpire Captain Mecredy. Halves lasted 20 and 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Hampton- Sidney College
McMillin
Doyle
Mecredy
Notable Citizens Form Stage Committee in Galvani Event
Prof Galvani invited Governor Dawson to name a committee. The panel included Governor Dawgon Judge C W Hall R H Martin and Charles Carney. The audience laughed at the entertaining acts without any harm to the performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Daily Mail
Galvani
Dawson
Sheridan Buys Main Street Property From White Family
Mr John Sheridan purchased the White property on Main Street adjoining Warner Pole and Co furniture dealers from Mr W G White and Miss Annie R White for 6000 dollars. The White residence had been in the family for over a century and was once home to George White, grandfather of the current owners. An al d policy dated 1827 shows the property was insured with the Mutual Insurance Society of Virginia, continuing with the same company since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheridan
W. G. White
Annie R. White
Main Street
Warner, Pole & Co
George White
White
Mutual Insurance Society of Virginia
Postmaster selects Lexington letter carriers from eligibles
Postmaster McClung Patton today chose Mesare John H. Illig and Marion L. Beeton as letter carriers in Lexington with Ross F. Gillock named substitute. Service will start November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClung Patton
Lexington
Mesare
John H. Illig
Marion L. Beeton
Ross F. Gillock
Miss Mary Louise Northern Weds Percy Clyde Wooters
Miss Mary Louise Northern married Percy Clyde Wooters Wednesday morning October 7, 1908 at the bride’s home on East Bond street in Richmond. Rev W S Dorset officiated. The bride wore London smoke cloth with matching accessories and carried bridal robes. Miss Bessie Northern served as maid of honor. Best man was S W Wooters. The couple left Richmond for a trip to Virginia Hot Springs and Rockbridge to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Northern
Lou Chalkley Northern
Richmond
Lexington
Percy Clyde Wooters
East Bond Street
W. S. Dorset
London
Bessie Northern
W. Wooters
Governor Endorses Galvani The Hypnotist At Henry Street
Governor Daweon of West Virginia offers a personal endorsement of Prof Galvani the hypnotist who appears at the Henry Street Opera House on Friday and Saturday nights October 16 and 17. Charleston audiences praised his entertaining act and his reported discovery of hidden articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daweon
West Virginia
Galvani
Henry Street Opera House
Charleston
Revival fills Huena Vista Methodist with crowded crowds
A lively revival at Huena Vista Methodist Church draws large congregations with several professions of faith. Dr. Harper urged by Dr. Blakemore of Roanoke delivers strong messages as the meeting runs into next week. The new mayor pursues law and order, with $20 in fines reported from the mayor's court. Guests visit Miss Louise Meriweather’s party honoring Carolyn Harlan and Sallie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Harper
Blakemore
Roanoke
Carolyn Harlan
Bell Air
Sallie Johnson
Charleston
W. Va
Louise Meriweather
T. I. Mille
Two Men Wounded in Florida Pistol Duel
Lawrence D. Howell justice of the peace from Jacksonville is in serious condition after a restaurant duel with William H. Coulter. Coulter wounded and Howell seized his revolver and fired, both men injured. Howell showed as a notable lawyer and Washington and Lee alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Howell
Jacksonville
Fla
Howell
Washington Aith Lee
Justice Willard
Eleventh District
Coulter
Justice Howell
Flood to Speak at Rockbridge Courthouse Monday
Hon H D Flood Democratic candidate for re election to Congress will address voters of Rockbridge at the Courthouse next Monday afternoon October 10 at 4 oclock. The postoffice site remains unsettled. Town Council members favor Ann Smith Academy site. Dr Reid White offers his yard. The building may be placed on these sites or the McLaughlin lot. Kemper favors an elevated location. The Misses Sterbenk announce a full line of Hair Goods at the New York Millinery Parlor on Nelson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rockbridge
Kinnear
Whitmore
McNutt
Ayres
Hottinger
Patterson
Sicking Fund Commission
W. C. Stuart
W. T. Shielde
J. P. Moore
A. D. Hetil
A. Elhart
H. Rader
R. L. Morrison & Bro
J. W. Morrison
Maggie A. Morrison
R. L
H. L. Morrison
L. M. Watts
North River
Baxter Watts
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
A. ‘T’.Matthews
Road Board of Natural Bridge District
J. Henry Leech
Buffalo Creek
Leech
Buffaloy
Collier’s
Road Board of Buffalo District
J. H. B. Jones
J. H. Harper
T. W. Hardherzer
H. H. Teaford
Franklin Linkswiler
Mr. Leech
George Davie
Mill Mountain
Orth
Augusta County
J. W. Stone
Kerr's Creek
C. G. McCorkle
J. R. Tardy
W. W. Dunlap
K. W. Lackey
S. R.moore
P. M. Englemen
Kerr
J.C. Ford
W. ©. Franklin
Collierstown
Willian Jennings
Tenth District
Mo Clung Patton
Franklin
Buena Vista Lhet
Ovben
H. D. Flood
Congress
Flood
New York
Democratic National Committee
Postoffie
Ann Smith Academy
Reid White
McLaughlin Lot
Kemper
Sterbenk
Nelson Street
Paints Made Quick at Lexington Drug Co
A sale flyer claims 10,000 agents sold paint and linseed oil mix producing 7 gallons of ready paint for use at 60 cents per gallon, mixing 8 gallons of linseed oil and simplifying the process to three minutes. The ad touts $1.20 per gallon finished product and credits Lexington, A GL as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In Drug Co
Lexington
Presidents Bryan and Taft Meet at Chicago Banquet
William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft, rival candidates for the Presidency, met Wednesday night at the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet in the Auditorium Hotel. The event drew full houses as Bryan arrived first and spoke briefly thanking participants for setting aside partisan divides. Taft delivered improvised remarks praising the cordial hospitality and noting the strain of the campaign, joking about animal cruelty in frequent speaking engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
William Howard Taft
United States
Chicago Association of Commerce
Taft
Bryan
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Auch
Sam
Lews
Fragmented OCR Note on Food Items and Prices
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions corn meal potatoes spring chickens hams and country hay with unclear pricing and quantities. The text is garbled and lacks coherent context or identifiable events, persons, or organizations.
One Price For All Customers Drives Fair Business
The ad proclaims a single low price policy saying after a fire and ongoing panic the store still thrives by offering the best values, fair treatment, and identical pricing for everyone. It emphasizes that charging some customers less would be unfair and highlights the store’s longstanding commitment to a universal low price.
Furs and Comforts Sale Promises Big Savings
A local retailer touts buying early from a leading house to cut costs on furs this season. They list prices for coney neckpieces Isabella Fox sets and a broad range of bed comforts and hosiery, promising quality and value with comparisons to higher priced goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Fox
Special Mattings Of Chotis And Linder For Quick Sale
A local seller offers a few Mattings Of Chotis and Linder at reduced prices to move stock quickly. Interested buyers are urged to act soon as the items will not stay available long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
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Che Gazette
Lexmerox, VA
Drugit
Lucy Northern
Asheville
N. C
Neptune Buckner
E. B. Bayliss
Knoxville
Tenn
John McWilliame
J. Samuel Gibson
C. L. Fenton
Winchester
Ohio
John A. McNeel
Jefferson Shields
Beverly
Wade H. Quisenberry
John M.quisenberry
Mary O. Layton
Cliiton Forge
Washington
G. W. Offlighter
Bessie Quisenberry
Lynchburg
Offlighter
J. R. Johnson
Washington and Lee
Col
W. T. Poague
KE. A. Moore
Lee-Jackson
Charlottesville
W. H. Wade
Collieretown
Synod of Virginia
Abingdon
Harrisonburg
W. Tupper Wingfield
Wingfield
Mourri
Hugh Taylor Robison
Alphin
Robison
Joseph
Polly Robison
Mid Sea
Ireland
Royal
New Hope
S. W. Stuart
Vv. M. IT
H.8. C
Wooters
John D. Crist
Taylor Street
I B. Shannon
Huena Vista
Mr. Howell
Florida
Dr. Thompson
Trader River
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Timber Ridge
Thomas Davie
Horatio Thompson
D. D
IT. W. Haddon
Thompson
Old Providence
Leon T. Preasly
Mr. MacAuly
Hirenever
Thia Church
John A. Thompson
Littie Horatio
Mr. Flood
Ayer
J.c.ays
Clyers
Edair Co., Lowall, Maas, Naturera of
Hanquet
Winsor Piano
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
Ely
Mi Squids
Bly Brothers
Warren Street
Everwear
Strain & Patton
Opp
Lexington Hotel
the Bank
Trau
Bank of Rockbridge
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