Endor Witch Echoes in Modern Political Prophecy
A columnist likens King Saul and the Witch of Endor to today’s Republican press predicting Taft’s succession. The piece recalls a Cleveland letter misattributed to Taft’s election, then discusses President Roosevelt’s endorsement of Taft emphasizing reform, decency, and wageworkers’ support. The analysis frames the 1909 political struggle as a prophetic battle between reform and reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Endor
Grover Cleveland
William H.taft
New York
Samuel
David
Witch
Bryan
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Seed Timing For Winter Cereals In Virginia
The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station reports seeding dates that maximize yields for winter wheat oats rye and barley. Winter wheat is best near October, oats peak by September 16, rye and barley later dates. Also notes impact of seeding timing on frost tolerance and overall production. The Lexington Presbyterian congregation held lawn services Sunday afternoon led by Rev. f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
T. B. Hutcheson
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Lexington Presbyterian
Perconsge
Conde
Rev
Bethel Methodist Church
Lexington
Lexington and Covington
J. Kk. Andrew
Roanoke
G. W. Staples
W. A. Rhodes
Elliott's Hill
John R. Mackey
Miss Hicks
Miss Watte
Lynchburg
William Zollman
Sr Eno
Timber Ridge Fish Fry Brings Joyful Community Gathering
Gazette correspondence from Riverside describes the Timber Ridge annual Fish Fry at Mackey's Cave on South River near Riverside. About 100 people attended with ministers from Kentucky Georgia Florida and visitors from Brazil among locals like Raphine Cypress Falls Brownsburg Lexington and Christianeborg. The day featured fishing cooking and a sumptuous feast creating social bonds and inspiring moral uplift as the crowd enjoyed a rare communal celebration with hopes for another gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Vaust
Mackey's Cave
South River
Kentucky
Georgia
Florida
Brazil
Raphine
Cypress Falls
Brownsburg
Lexington
Christianeborg
Timber Ridge
Ancient Cairo Mosques and Great Pyramid Awe Readers
A travel letter recounts measurements of the Great Pyramid and Cairo mosques. It notes the pyramid base, stone mass, and height relative to Lexington landmarks, then details Ahmed Eba Tooloou, Mahammed Aly, and Sultan Hasan mosques with dates, costs, and features. The writer departs for Naples and the Carpathia, then home to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epister
Virginia
Lexington
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Ghizeh
Cairo
Catro
Ahmed Eba Tooloou
Valro
Sadalla
Mahammed Aly
Mohammed Aly
Sultan Hasan
Nile
Moses
Pharo
Cavyer
Upper
Egypt
Naples
Carpathia
Cunard Line
United States
Land of the Free
Howe of the Brave
Stars and Stripes
Roanoke Fair Fans Forecast Big Attendance and Night Show
The Great Roanoke Fair opens September 22 and runs four days and nights with a new night show, airship flights, and pyro displays. Attendees from across the Southwest are expected to flood Roanoke, drawn by eleven thousand dollars in cash premiums and low railroad rates. Also noted is a warning from the Virginia Game Protective Association about bird laws and hunting restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Game Protective Association
Virginia
Great Southwest
Roanoke
Southwest
Rockbridge deeds record and ads from 1908
Deeds of bargain and sale recorded in Rockbridge county ending Sept 15 1908 cover transfers for numerous properties including 167 acres on North River Buena Vista lots in Forest Land Co 24 acres near Brownsburg and 10 acres in Lexington with prices from 20 to 15 000 dollars. The notes also mention medicines Bee r confiscations and product ads from local vendors including Gorrell druggist and various medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge County
Sarah E. Lynch
Frank B. Hartsook
North River
W. A. Slough
Natural Bridge District
James Campbell
Wy. V. Staton
Forest Land Co
Buena Vista
Jennia Helmore
John L. Pleasants
Brownsburg
Rees
Frank Reed
Nathan Lee
West
Thos
A. Bryant
Whistle Creek
G. D. Letcher
Spec'lcommr
J. W. Nicol
Lexington
L. Stark
J. Julian Lambert
Cedar Creek
E. P. Barger
H. P. Weeks
Robert T. Ruley
James Dixon
Kerr's Creek
P. B. Alphin
Lewis Alphin
Rockbridge
Virginia
Arnica Salve Praised by J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill
The ad touts Ducklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve the world affords, claiming it cured a felon on a thumb and heals wounds burns and sore skin. It promotes 25¢ at Gorrell's drug store and includes Bryan's remark on agricultural and military funding. Dean's Regu lates are recommended to ease constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
Gorrell’s Drug Store
Foley
He Gorrell
Kiil
Ducklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Gorrell
Garment Line Nets Low Price Coats for All Ages
A merchant notes a successful run of low priced garments after expanding manufacturing circles and placing orders with a factory eager to keep workers busy. The result is a strong line of affordable coats, including women s coats of poor quality kersey in sizes 48 to 52 inches priced from $30 and up, with children s coats at low prices.
Blanket Sale Offers Warmth at Low Prices
Local retailer touts a wide selection of blankets from cotton fleecy to all wool in colors white red grey and plaid priced 1.00 to 10.00 a pair. Highlights an "Australian" blanket 11-4 at 2.50 claimed to resemble wool and be best value.
Crochet Spreads Sale Signal Expansive Demand
A local shop reports a flood of crochet spreads in varied hems and finishes for single and double beds starting at 81.00, with a few dimity spreads also available. They emphasize unprecedented demand and conclude that prices must be very cheap to attract buyers.
Quality stock offer promises best value in market
A seller touts new stock as offering fall price decline and superior quality at minimal cost. They claim customers will gain savings and money in their pocket, asserting you pay more for no better and pay less for no finer option. Emphasis on quality and value in purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Lexmerox, Va
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Methodist Church
McArum Drugo
H. L. Gilkernon
Shreckhise
Rebecca
J. M. Shreckhise
Churchville
Mra
Victoria Manspile
Rapp’s Mill
John Manspile
Imat
Rapp's Mill
J. W. Whitesell
M. E. Church
South
McNeer
Pursley
Misa Mattie Reed
Loudoun County
T. D. Reid
Clifton Forge
Rapp
Gretchen P. Brinton
Harry K. Baker
Natural Bridge
Adj
Geo. W. Parsons
Bb. G. Baldwin
Armistead Woolfolk
Lasgow
Anderson Street
Frank Moore
Spee
Geo. W. Stoner
Helllater
Rocky Mountain
B. H. Gorrell
Ithaca
N. Y
State Excise Department
Williamsburg
B. Ol. Gorrell
Dean
Bach
Hollister
Dr. Thomas
Nancy M. Hanson
Hamburg
Mr. Bryan
Kericultural Department
Army
Navy
Usha
Shenandoah Valley
Business College (Incorporated
Harrisonburg
R. R. Brown
Graham
Graham & Co
Weinbergs
the Style Shop
New Line
School Board of
Fancy Hill
G. W. Efinger
A, Brady
Beechenbrook Chaapel
Main Street
Lower
Lower Kerr's Creek
J. N. Selby
James D. Morrison
Mauisteria
Apple
St A. T
W. T. Shields
Circuit Court
Jouwn H. Chay
Bla Chay
Ella Clay
Teste
R. Witt
Glasgow & White
P. Q
Sax
Warner, Polo & Company
A. B. Beckwith & CO
Moses Brothers
Moses Bros
Malin and
McDowell Streets
Rhodes Shop
Kiline Bros
Main
Henry Streets
W. F. Pierson
Augus Lexington
Thomas Lackey
M. Fry
Bruce
J. W. Maclung
Fire and Life Insurance
Hohe Way
J. ED
Deaver
N. Main Street
Hutchinson
Court House
Stzle
Misses C. & R. Sterbenk
West Nelson Street
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