Advertisements Briefs for Local Sales and Goods
Mrs. L. E. Burger public sale of McD Adair new fall goods now Sara M. A. Rhodes valuable property for sale G. W. Effinger receipts and balances of school funds A. B. Beckwith Co full line of heating stoves Misses C. R. Sterbenk new millinery parlor Nelson Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Burger
Adair
New Fall Goods
Sara
M. A. Rhodes
G. W.effinger
A. B. Beckwith & Co
Misses C. & R. Sterbenk
Nelson Street
Dr King’s New Discovery praised by Auburn Centre woman
Mrs. B R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a long standing threat to her lungs. She reports it relieves coughs colds and throat and lung troubles where other treatments failed. The remedy sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered free.
Birthday Dinner Honors Wm H Harrison at Whistle Creek
A dinner was hosted last Friday at the home on Whistle Creek to celebrate the 5th birthday of Mr. Wm. H. Harrison. Guests included Mrs J C Hazlewood Miss Susan Hazlewood Mrs Thomas Reynolds of Lexington Miss Viola Harrison Masters Basil and Everett Hardgrove of Portsmouth Ohio Mr and Mrs G P Lam Misses Ollie and Della Lam Kerrs Creek Miss Jennie Dixon L C Buchanan and daughter Bertle Rev W A McAuley of South Carolina Mrs F E Harrison Miss M Harrison Messrs Authur and David Harrison of Recokbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Harrison
Whistle Creek
J. C. Hazlewood
Susan Hazlewood
Thomas Reynolds
Lexington
Viola Harrison
Basil and
Everett Hardgrove
Portsmouth
Ohio
G. P. Lam
Ollie and
Della Lam
Jennie Dixon
Kerr’s Creek
L.C. Buchanan
Bertle
W. A. McAuley
South Carolina
F. £. Harrison
M Harrison
Mexses Authur
David Harrison
Recokbridge
Annie B. Watts
Richmond
J. V.watts
Scollan Stark
Hallie Gilliam
Buchanan
Mattie Armistead
Bartow
Florida
W. B. F. Leech
Charles Leech
Coray R. Leech
Sallie OC. Long
Experience Prized as Best Teacher and Medicine
Mr Harden of Sliver ily Noak Qaroliva praises Electric Bitters as a superior remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He claims it cures lame backs and malaria and notes it is sold with a guarantee at B H Gorrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. M. Harden
Sliver Ily
Noak Qaroliva
Mr. Harden
B. H. Gorrell
Grand jurors drawn for September term circuit court
The list names grand jurors drawn to appear Monday September 7 for the September term and includes J McD Adair Frank A Ott M Johnson L C Gilbert J M Johnston Grover UC Holinger M Paxton McD Kirkpatrick Robert A Little Hugh Reed L L Arehart L B Bowyer. Civil trial jurors to appear Tuesday September 8 include W T McMillan John N Bare A A Cummings G H Gordon A J Rosen T F Anderson W A Cummings W S Daniel Brownlee Barger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Messrs. J. McD
Adair
Frank A. Ott
M. Johnson
L. C. Gilbert
J. M. Johston
Grover UC
Holinger
M. Paxton
Kirkpatrick
Robert A. Little
Hugh Reed
L. L. Arehart
Bowyer
W. T. McMillan
John N. Bare
A. A. Cummings
G. H. Gordon
A. J. Rosen
T.F. Anderson
W. A. Cummings
W. S. Daniel
Brownlee Barger
Foley's Kidney Remedy Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
James Donahue of New Briton Connecticut reports relief from diabetes and kidney issues after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He improved after the second bottle and was fully cured after five bottles, passing a life insurance medical exam. Gorrell Druggist endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache and kidney bladder problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Briton
Beeue Your Seat For Rural Musical Comedy Joes
Beeue your seats early for the rural musical comedy Joes Josh Jenkins at the Heavy St Opera House on Monday September 7. The show blends homely humor with a musical programme that could rival major musical comedies and offers a look at the simple life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seata
Josh Jenkins
St. Opera House
Household remedy praised for cold relief across the country
The passage extols a familiar domestic medicine as a trusted cold treatment used in thousands of homes. It claims rapid relief and prevention of chronic catarrh with short courses. The text also reports Virginia flood damage including washed bridges livestock drownings and disrupted telegraph lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ines
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Ad
An advertising copy promotes Jell O as a dainty economical dessert prepared by boiling water and cooling. It claims seven flavors and nationwide grocer availability. The item also notes political mentions referencing J Taylor Elly sop, Mack, and Bryant about Virginia results.
L. & M. Pure Paint Mixed At Great Saving
Buy four gallons L. & M. Pure Paint for 7 gallons total by mixing with three gallons linseed oil. L. & M. Paint Agents McCrum Drug Co Lexington Buena Vista advertise a 1.20 dollar per gallon final price for the quick two minute mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Visth. L. & M
When Trifles Become Troubles Kidney Remedy Warning
A consumer note from B. H. Gorrell Druggist urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy if kidney issues arise to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay risks stronger footholds of disease and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
B. H. Gorrell
Eivery
Oley
Hi Hy Gorrelly
Foley's Honey and Tur Affords Diaphragm Relief
Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and may effect a cure when taken timely. K H Gorrell Druggist endorses Foley's Urino Laxative as a new remedy, an improvement on older laxatives that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gorrel
Staunton Personal News Highlights Frequent Travel Visits
Local society notes list numerous visitors and travelers to Staunton and nearby towns. Names include Mr. 5 Morgan Pendleton in Staunton on legal business, Miss Eva Brown from Glasgow visiting Miss Carrie Arthur, Mrs. W. R. Wilbourn visiting Mrs. Nannie Wilbourn, and many others from Greenville, Gainesville, Newport News, Tarboro, Lexington, and Norfolk. The column also notes doctors passing exams, letters from Europe, and prominent residents visiting regional springs and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Pendleton
Staunton
Eva Brown
Glasgow
Carrie Arthur
W. R. Wilbourn
Nannie Wilbourn
Raphine
Houston LaRen
Greenville
J. L. McCown
Captain Hope Cox
Gainesville, Fla
Hugh G. Wills
C. C. Hite
Mise Gracie Jarrett
Strasburg
Mise Elizabeth W. Frye
Newport News
Hildebrand
Randolph Street
C. E. McCluer
Tarboro
N. G
J. Thomas Crigler
Jackson Avenue
Pleasant house party at Rader home near Oxford church
A weeklong social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rader’s home near Oxford church featured music games and dancing. Attendees included Mis Leitch A L Jones of Baltimore Miss Inez Funkhouser and Mr A D Bell of Goshen Miss Judith Funkhouser and Mr Lester R Hutton of Lexington Mrs T S Leitch of Washington Mrs R W Dunnington of Bowling Green and Mrs BE Funkhouser of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rader
Oxford Church
Mise Madie Leitch
A. L. Jones
Baltimore
Mias Inez Funkkouser
Lexington
A. D. Bell
Goshen
Misa Judith Funkhouser
Lester R. Hutton
Mies Nettie Leitch
A. I. Miller
Newport
T. S. Leitch
Washington
R. W. Dunnington
Bowling Green
BE. R. Funkhouser
Uncle Josh Jenkins at Henry St Opera House
Rural comedy Uncle Josh Jenkins comes to Henry St Opera House Monday night September 7 featuring a Yankee Doodle four act program. The show promises expert acting tasteful staging and a clean tuneful and lively performance with the Hayseed Band parade as a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Jenkins
Henry St. Opera House
Virginia Military Institute Opens With Record Cadets
VMI opened with a large incoming class of new cadets, expected at 150 to 160 men. The senior cadets are slated to report next Wednesday as the term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Adventist Conference of Virginia Meets at Kerr's Creek
Last week the Adventist Christian Conference of Virginia met with the Sycamore Valley congregation at Kerr's Creek. About forty delegates attended along with ministers from Ashburn, Kettle, Trimble, Pinckney, Covington, Colliers Town. The four day program included daily sermons, reports, and discussions. nine Virginia churches comprise roughly 300 members. The conference closed with communion and singing led by H. M. Armstrong of Trimble. The next gathering is planned for Union View church near Collierstown in August 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adventist Christian Conference of
Virginia
Sycamore Valley
Kerr’s Creek
Wilbur Spencer
Ashburn
J. W. Paxton
Kettle
W. Va
Perry Paxton
Trimble
M. H. Corbitt
Pinckney
S. A. Mundy
Covington
George W. Price
Collierstown
Sycamore Valley Church
Rockbridge
H. M. Armstrong
Union View Church
Collierstone
Rockbridge County
River Trip Tragedy Near Goshen Drowns Man
E J Falkenbach a chemist at Vistoria furnace Goshen and F. K Falkenbach dies when their boat capsizes during a Goshen Pass river trip. Falkenbach body recovered after several days. Fenton escapes and is rescued. Remains sent to Columbus for interment in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Fenton
A. D. Bell
Lexington
Falkenbach
Staunton
Columbus
Ohio
W C T U Elects Officers At September Meeting
The W C T U met at Mrs Law rence Embree s home on Tuesday afternoon September 1st and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Lawrence Embree Vice Presidents Mrs J Ed Denver Mrs W A Anderson Mrs Nannie Laird Mrs F J Elford Secretary Mrs R E Huton Treasurer Mrs Clyde Hite Superintendent of Temperance Literature Miss March Wilson Superintendent of Flower Mission Mrs J F Myers Superintendent Red Letter Day Mrs John Guisenberry Press Superintendent Miss Edna Hildebrand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Embree
J. Ed. Denver
W. A. Anderson
Nannie Laird
F. J. Elford
R. E.hutton
Clyde Hite
Miss March Wilson
Flower Mission
J. F. Myers
John (Uisenberry
Edna Hildebrand
Picnic for Trinity Methodist Sunday School at Glasgow
The Trinity Methodist Sunday School plans a Glasgow picnic this Friday the 4th. Special coaches will be attached to the regular train leaving Lexington at 10 35 AM. Round trip fares are 50 cents for adults and 26 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Sunday School
Glasgow
Lexington Station
Daughters of the Confederacy to Meet at Jackson Hospital
The Mary Castie Lee Chapter will hold a noon meeting at Jackson Hospital Tuesday. A full turnout is desired and the group considers another baby show with plans possibly ready for the mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Castie Lee
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Hospital
Rockbridge Board Approves Road Funds and Bridges
Rockbridge Board of Supervisors met at the Courthouse with all members present. They allocated 3000 dollars from the state permanent roads fund to the South River district for three miles of road toward Buena Vista, with land donations expected to aid a first class macadam road. They ordered a survey for a new road outlet to J W Stone and connected work with Augusta County. Damages of 100 dollars were allowed to L P Davis. A bridge at the Y on North River near East Lexington was granted with an engineer and private contributions to be collected. A Kerrs Creek road and Miley’s shop bridge were assigned to a commission to contract, with a bridge warrant paid from that year’s assessment. The county health contract was terminated, and bridge collections at Alone to be credited to the county fund. Bids for courthouse coal were to be received and sheep claims of 50 dollars ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Rockbridge
J.J. L. Kinnear
J. H. Whitmore
W. M. McNett
J. A. Ayres
Rice Holinger
Kr.l. Patterson
South River District
Buena Vieje
South River
C.8. Ramsay
George Davis
Mill Mountain
Big River
Augusta Line
J. H. B. Jones
C. A. Brady
J. W. Stone
Kerr’s Creek
E. W. Lackey
R. Moore
P.M. Englemen
Miley’s
W. W. Dunlap
Hutinger
H. H. Teaford
J.I. McGuinn
Moore
A.T. Shields
Examination for clerk carrier posts held at courthouse
Mr. L H Fisher led an examination for post office clerk and letter carrier applicants with Mason Deaver and James Alexander assisting. Twenty white applicants from Lexington and nearby areas were listed. top scorers will join an eligible list for carrier selection by the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Fisher
4Th Civil Service Division
Fisher
Mason C. Deaver
James P. Alexander
Lexington
Lillian Pultz
Messrs
John Hutton
Ross F. Gillock
Leslie L. Weaver
Marion L. Beeton
Wade H. Quiscvoberry
John H. Illig
Thomas M. Reynolds
William McCoy
Frank ©. Tankereley
Graham Tolley
Roy T. Hart
D. F. Gaylor
Kerr's Creek
E. M. Conner
Rockbridge Baths
Charles Cummings
Collierstown
W. B. Hart
H. W. Black
Firemen mark Virginia convention and fast races
The Harrisonburg gathering of the State Association drew three days of parades and events with Lexington and Strasburg teams setting fast times in free-for-all and state contests. Rains did not dampen enthusiasm as spectators crowded streets and prize money topped $100 in key races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Harrisonburg
thesStace Association
Lexington
Harrisonburgere
C. B. Roller
W. E. Quisenberry
Strasburg
Danville
Eprintera
Association Trumpet
Eagle Engine Co. No. 3
Newport News
Bate
New Preacher Arrives at Collierstown Presbyterian Church
Rev. G. B. Hanrahan of Washington County Va arrives as Collierstown Presbyterian Church preacher. He preached Sunday morning and night to a gathered congregation then left for home and begins work January 1 1000. Presbyterians hold a successful Friday Sunday school day with Rev Hanrahan and Rev Wood speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Hanrahan
Washington County
Collierstown Presbyterian Chuch
Hanrahan
Presbyterian Sunday
G. B Hanrahan
W. W. Wood
the Baptist Church
X Raya
Old Buena Vista council hosts last meeting and local notes
The final Buena Vista city council session honored retiring members Pax ton Rubush and Gilkyson for twelve years of service. A fire alarm at Seminery caused minor damage. Delegates preparations for Baptist Association and Christian Endeavor converge next week. Community notices include visits from Mrs Wright and Mr McLaughlin with guests, plus various local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
H. 8. Rucker
W. ‘I’. Paxton
C. W. Rubush
W. H. Gilkyson
Paxton
Lee
Baptist Association
Christian Endeavor Convention
Dunkard
Surte
W. J. Wright
Entre Nous Club
Marlbrook
Edward Whitehorn
Norfolk
George McLaughlin
Salem
R. H. Willis
M. D. Campbell
South
Boston
Mattie Prichard
Petersburg
Mary Richeson
W. H. Sanborn
Wilson Springs
Staunton
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Che Gazette Lexmnatoy
Ely
J. Taylor Ellysop
Mack
Mr. Bilyson
Bryant
Virgin
Mary
Sue Davidson
Gloucester
New England
John G. Pole
Express
Pocahontas
Robert C. Walker
People’s National Bank
Walker’s Creek
Henry O. Dold
Europe
Africa
Virginia State Board of Medical
Dre, Templeton Adair
Reid Sterrett
E. P.C. Garing
Margaret Garing
Robert Garing
Nannie G. Baier
Robert Catlett
Mieses Lilly
Bessie Catlett
Peter Garber
Weyer’s Cave
M. H. Shaver
Mt. Sidney
Denmark
Laura Pultz
Martineburg
D. F. Shott
Thomas J. Rice
Roanoke
James M. Senseney
Estelle Miller
Rice
J. P. Stevens
Atlanta
Dr. W. LeConte Stevens
Washington and Lee
Stevens
Asia
J. K. Good and Son
Eugene Good
Fred Neil
New Market
Charles H. Chittum
John M. Manly
University of Chicago
Charles Manly
Germany
Gottenberg University
William J. Dix
California
Dix
Wes
Pacific
Bedford Bulletin
Apple Orchard Farm
R. H. Patterson
W. C. Varner
Kate Varner
Anderson
Arnold’s Valley
C. R. K. Verner
Vv. M. I
Mr. Tolley
Gia Mise Crist
Col
T. Alfred Crist
Mise Alice Gertrude
George Preston Tolley
William 8. Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church
Ethel van Landingham
Camden
8. C
Benton Oc, Tolley
Ethel Leonard ‘Tolley
Knet Lexington
Andrew Byron Conner
Mise Sue Tolley
East Lexington
Mendeljssohn
Joseph F. Tolley
Baashesington
Adventist Conference
Trinity
Confederacy
Board of
Gillock- Burruss
Albert Holland Gillock
Lexington R. F. C. No. 6
Mise
Eva May Burruss
J. A. Trostle
Presbyterian Marse
Timber Ridge
the Indies of Woodside Presbyterian Church
Robert W. Chambers
Philadelphia Sunday Record
Mesars, Snead & Co
Lynchburg
Dean
Springfield
Gasette
Buena Vista
Gazelle
Bruce
Natural Bridge
Vnvi Termeresh
Mra
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Blacksburg, VA
Aimy
Pavel. Banninoki
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Lexington Produce Market
Strain & Patton
Lexington, Virginia
Oxford Shoes
Lexington Wotel
the Bank
Bank of Rockbridge
Red Cross
Vulcan
Cnt” Plows
Vulcan Plow Co
Evansville, Imp
Bae
Gale
J. Gassman & Son Hardware Company
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