Local Advertisers and Financial Notices Highlight Bank and Business
The Che Gazette lists Weinbergs shoe parlor and Hardware Co three in one sale. Bank of Rockbridge and First National Bank issue financial statements. Stram & Patton announce new fall goods. Reily-Taylor Co promotes Luzsanne and Ton wu. Dr. L. K. Walz introduces New Tabbard Inc Library. T. S. Burwell provides telephone service notice. Peoples National Bank posts financial statement. J. L. Henderson invites bids for furnishing wood to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Rockbridge
First National Bank
Stram & Patton
New Fall
The
Reily—Taylor Co
Luzsanne Ant Ton
L. K. Walz
New Tabbard Inc Library
T. S. Burwell
Peoples National Bank—financial
New Discovery Praised For Lung Trouble Cure
Mrs R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa extols Dr K ng s New Discovery as a remedy that heals lung trouble and coughs others cannot cure The medicine sold by B HL Gorrell’s drug store at 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottle free and promises of restoration to health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K’ng
Unclaimed Letters at Lexington Post Office 1908 List
Week ending September 28 1908 unclaimed letters include Kate Bedd Fora Boykin Stanley Buck Mrs Amelia Carden R A Hargess Mrs Mary C Hanner R B Knipp Miss Martha Meadow C W Kenney Mrs Dessie M Rea E M Wood Miss Mary Weaver Miss Ada Persons calling for these letters must advertise McClune Parron P
Best of all medicines claim by Silver City man
C. M. Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters saying it treats stomach liver and kidney troubles and weakness backache chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
B. H. Gorrell
Virginia State Fair to Open October 6 in Richmond
The Virginia State Fair will run from Monday October 6 to Saturday October 10 in Richmond. Entries across all departments are exceeding previous records and the Live Stock display promises premier quality with horses cattle sheep and swine from ten states and two Canadian provinces. The Horse Department is expected to be superb, rivaling the Virginia State Fair and Richwood Horse Show with many highly pedigreed animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Nova Scotia
Canada
Richwood
Try Jell O the dainty appetizing economical dessert
The advertisement promotes Jell O as a quick easy dessert ready instantly with boiling water. It claims perfect flavor sweetness and that a single package serves a large family. It lists seven flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach and notes compliance with Pure Food Laws. All grocers stock it and substitutes are discouraged.
Seasonal Chill Brightens With Frost and Anticipated Indian Summer
Sunday and Monday saw heavy frost as temperatures drop for the first real touch of gold of the season. Forecasters predict a shift toward winter with warm mid days and cool nights, signaling an approaching Indian Summer.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Proves Life Insurance Eligibility
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after trying various remedies for diabetes and kidney issues he found Foley's Kidney Remedy effective. After the second bottle he improved and after five bottles was cured enough to pass a life insurance examination. The drug is promoted by B H Gorrell, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britan
Conn
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Football double bill set for Lexington on parade and Wilson fields
Two games are scheduled for next Saturday afternoon in Lexington WV. M. J. will face Williamson and Mary College on the parade ground, while W. L U. meets Roanoke College on Wilson field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
WV. M. J
Willisom and Mary College
Parade Ground
W. L U
Roaroke College
Wilson Field
Ely’s Cream Balm sets in as trusted cold remedy
Ely’s Cream Balm is widely used in households for colds and head congestion, offering immediate relief. The ad notes rapid help after first symptoms and claims avoiding progression to chronic catarrh with a day or two of treatment. Caleb Powers, once jailed for the Goebel assassination, was baptized at Jelico Baptist Church in Tennessee, with about five hundred in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Gov. Wilson
Baptist Church
Jelico
Tenn
Ely Brothers
Warren Strest
New York
L M Paint Promises Defect Coverage and Longevity
The L and M Paint claims to cover defects in earlier works and endure 10 to 15 years. It uses pure linseed oil binder pure oxide of zinc and white lead. The recipe calls mixing three quarts of linseed oil per gallon of paint. Price cited as 120 dollars per gallon. Sold by McCrum Prog Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrum Prog Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
McCrans, Drug Co
Deaa Vista
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder
Medical ad claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthens organs to stop excesses. It asserts protection from Bright's disease and diabetes when taken timely, attributed to Druggist Hi H Gorroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Hi H
Gorroll
Social notes and political chatter from Lexington region
A roundup of visits and gatherings in Lexington and nearby towns includes Miss Willie Moose in Glasgow visiting Mrs. J. W. Gilmore, and Hon. H. St. George Tucker stirring politics in Southwest Virginia. Multiple local residents travel, weddings are announced, and civic appointments are noted alongside church events and a Rockbridge murder trial verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Moose
Glasgow
J. W. Gilmore
Sallie Quisenberry
F. E. Finks
Hot Springs
St. George
Virginia
Roanoke
J.C. Warner
Mt. Morivh
Lexington
Virginia M. Long
J. R. Long
Jackson Avenue
Leesburg
Robert W. Brown
Lynchburg
J. W. Brown
East Lexington
Willie Brown
Elbert W. G. Bougher
W. Harry Agner
Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
Harrisonburg
Lexington Presbytery Set To Convene With New Monmouth
Lexington Presbytery will meet next Tuesday with New Monmouth congregation led by Rev. R. E. Steele. The opening sermon at 2 PM will be by retiring moderator Rev. B. F. Wilson of Harrisonburg on translating Christ's Teaching into Life. Delegates, about sixty, will dine at 12:80, with a Wednesday noon Indies reception and daily 11 AM exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
New Monmouth
R. E. Steele
B. F. Wilson
Harrisonburg
Indies
Autumn Winter Millinery Promises Wide Brims and Feathers
Inspectors note autumn and winter hats will continue the wide brim style with fan cy feathers as trim. Indian or bandian effects imitate savage maidens with broad wings quills and short feathers. Osprey sigretts feathers return, ostrich feathers rise in demand for breeders. Prices for patterns range from 25 to 60 dollars in Lexington and reportedly sold at these prices locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Presbyterian student reception pleases cadets and town
Last Friday night a Presbyterian congregation hosted students and cadets of Presbyterian affiliation. The platform was decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Dr. Alfred T. Graham, the pastor, gave a brief welcoming address before a social hour and refreshments. W. G. McDowell chaired the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Alfred T. Graham
W. G. McDowell
Property sales in Lexington settle at two corners
John A. Jackson sold the McClelland residence at Nelson and Randolph to Margaret S. Humphris for 2400 with possession on October 1. James M. Withrow sold property at Washington and Jefferson Streets to the Lexington Pool Company for 2600, with remodeling to add tool and billiard tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jackson
McClelland
Nelson and
Randolph Streets
Lexington
Margaret S. Humphris
James M. Withrow
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
Lexington Pool Company
Luztanine Coffee Spotlighted for Cupping Quality
A brief note credits Luztanine Coffee as produced by Southern men with Southern capital and highlights its excellent cupping qualities as the article's key takeaway.
Freshmen Beat Sophomores In Wash University Pugh Ball Classic
The annual Freshmen Sophomores contest at Washington and Lee, played Saturday on the university grounds, ended with the Freshmen winning 25 to 0. Forty Freshmen vs thirty Sophomores, padded by a leather eight foot ball, produced a near casualty free battle with two retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
University Athletic Grounds
Thomas McPheeters Glasgow
Lexington
L. W. Wilson
Cumberland
J. E. Doyle
B.R. Brown
C. Jackson
J. H. Laird
L. W. Smith
Resigning Lynchburg Minister to Lead Oklahoma City Church
Rev. Carter Helm Jones a leading Southern Baptist minister in Lynchburg tendered his resignation effective immediately to take pastorship at First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. His move follows his August marriage to a prominent Methodist woman and includes reports of anonymous letters pressuring him to leave. Dr Jones is son of Dr J William Jones of Richmond a Confederate veterans chaplain and counts several Baptist peers among his associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Carter Helm Jones
Southern Baptist Church
First
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jones
Oklahoma
Jone
J.william Jones
Richmond
United Confederate Veterans
Baptist Church
Joner
Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors Appointments
Governor Swanson announced the appointment of VMIs Board of Visitors. New members are R. A. James of Danville, Edward Rebels of Staunton, J. B. Urameford of Chesterfield, George L. Browning of Madison, and Charles KE Hackett of Stafford. Retiring are W. T. Shields of Lexington A. J. F. Ravenel of Roanoke Alexander Hamilton of Petersburg and A. A. Blow of Gloucester. Browning’s term begins July 1. Shields not reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
Wedneeday
Board of Visitors
Virginia Military Institute
R. A. James
Danville
Edward Rebels
Staunton
J.B. Urameford
Chesterfield
George L. Browning
Madison
Charles KE
Hackett
Stafford
W. T. Shields
Lexington
A. J F. Ravenel
Roanoke
Alexander Hamilton
Petersburg
A. A. Blow
Gloucester County
Browning
J. L. White
Abingdon
Shield
V.M. 1
Death of W L Moffett at Manassas Virginia in 1908
Mr W L Moffett aged 67 died at his home in Manassas Virginia on September 24 1908. He was born at Stone Castle near Natural Bridge son of William Moffett of Rockbridge and Miss Robinson of Botetourt county. He studied at Washington and Lee University served in the Confederate army. He leaves wife Mary S Moffett daughter Miss Miledue Moffett and sister Mrs M H Bittinger of Monroe County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Anderson
la Canada
California
Lexington
R. S. Anderson
Anderson
James D. Anderson
Lucian Boggan
Tupelo
Miss
Geneva
William Clemmer Firebaugh
Beckley
W. Va
Boggen Heights
Firebaugh
Robert D. Firebaugh
Cedar Grove
Firet National Bank of
J. W. Metts
Amer Ca
Kathryn Matts
Mathew White
Charles Manly
D. J
Misree Irene O. Metts
Myrtle Bare
Charles Metts
Emory Showalter
Copenhagen
Lady
John B. Ledy
Rockbridge
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lynchburg
Bedford County
W. Ledge Moffett
Manassas
Moffett
William Moffett
Stone Castle
Natural Bridge
Judge Letcher Holds Court in Staunton After Circuit Term
Judge Letcher continued Circuit Court business in Staunton after a Monday session, reviewing appeal liquor cases from the Mayor’s court. One against Charles Corneling and one against Ed Turner were dismissed, Middleton Roan was acquitted, and Turner pled guilty to liquor selling and concealed weapons with fines imposed. J W Lindsay’s Main Street house lot dispute with county revenue officials was reduced from 4000 to 6500 dollars. An ad for Suntan Coffee promises satisfaction on every pound. Enrollment at Washington and Lee University reached 540 and Virginia Military Institute 886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letcher
Staunton
Charles Corneling
Ed, Turner
Middleton Roan
Turner
J.W. Lindsay
Main Street
A. W. Warner
the Revenue
Death of Dr Charles Fetter Shocks Buena Vista
Gazette correspondence reports the death of Dr Charles Fetter at St Peter's Hospital in Charlotte North Carolina after a nervous breakdown. Funeral services were held at his home in Waynesboro North Carolina. He leaves a wife and two sons who were with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Our Town
Charles Fetter
St. Peter's Hospital
Charlotte
N.C
Waynesboro
Fetter
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
St. John’s Episcopal Church
N. B. Prichard
Methodist Church
Southern Seminary
E. H. Rowe
Lynchburg
Merry Widow
W. J. Wright
R. A. DePriest
W. H. Gilkyson
Mary Richeeon
Louise Meriweather
Carolyn Harlan
H. R. Mills
W. J. Dickinson
Mise Eva Hamilton
Middlebrook
Death of Mr Janes Parsons in Reading Iowa
Information arrives of the death of Janes LH Parsons at his Reading Iowa home after years in the state. He was the eldest son of the late Richard Parsons near High Bridge church. survived by wife, several children, three brothers, two sisters. connections with Rockbridge noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes LH. Parsons
Reading
Iowa
Richard Parsons
Near High Bridge Church
Abraham Link
Rockbridge
John Phillip Shafer
Emma Louw Lotte
Samuel T. Hobel
The
Baptist Church
Shafer
John Henry Shafer
Sherwood
J. Frank Lotts
Near Natural Bridge
M. W. Barger
Ruby
Lillian
Joseph Kennedy
Lexington
Judge Poindexter Entertains Newsboys at Watermelon Feast
Judge Miles Poindexter of Spokane hosted about a hundred newsboys at a public playground to mark his primary campaign. Newsboys Union president Arthur Prague promised future support, while the crowd enjoyed a playful watermelon heart display and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokkage
Wash
Miles Poindexter
Rockbridge County
Southern Club of
Spokane
Congress
Tucker
Arthur Prague
Newsboys’ Union
Ulon
Prague
Poindexter
Local Drug Claims and Political Bits From Lynchburg
Advertisements praise New Life Pills and Foley's Kidney Remedy while a Lynchburg YMCA meeting outlines an upcoming local option campaign for the year. Mentions Harrisville leaders, Senator Foraker, Col Dupont, Gov Haskell, and a presidential statement about campaign decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foraker
Col. Dupont
Gov
Haskell
United States
Doren
Leis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve lauded by J W Jenkins in Chapel Hill
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healing salve. He claims it cured a felon and heals sores burns and wounds quickly. The remark comes from a drug store appearance and a separate Baltimore gathering offering political advice to colored attendees urging Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
M. D
Jhe
Gorrell
Bryan
Rey, D. &, &, Garrothers
Baltimore
Foley and Doan's remedies advertised for relief and cure
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar for immediate asthma relief and potential cure when used promptly. It promotes Foley's Oriro Laxative as tastier, non giping, and Gb H Gorrell endorsed. Doan's Regu lats and Doan's ointment are recommended for constipation and skin irritation with claims of soothing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Eb. H. Gorrell
Draggist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Gazette
Lexmnotox
Weinbergs—shoe Parlores Hardware Co
Dulcmit
J. L. Henderson
Lexington Postofice
Ely
D. D
Charles Broadman Taylor
Manly
Timber Ridge A. KR. P
Sanbath
Horatio Thompson
Lawhorn
J. Rudolph Lawhorn
Ollie M. Hickman
George Hickman
Midvale
R. H. Willis
David K. Moore
Commonwealth
Meeers
W.W. F. Pierson
A. H. Sandford
H. Y T. Wash
John A. McCorkle
T. W. Hardbarger
W. H. Dixon
J. P. Bowlin
J. M. Bare
R.S. McNabb
J. W. Longwood
KE. A. Quisenberry
J. Henry Leech
Hickman
John Mayo
J. J. Campbell
Vesuvius
Fordwick
Augusta County
Campbell
Mre. Hickman
Mr. W. Ledge Moffett
Suttanxn
Charlotte, N.C
James River
George Lackey
Miss Hope Chiles
Roanoke Fair
Deborah Bauer Ridgely
J. G. Ridgely
Ridgely
Relay
D.C
Lewis Gibbs
Washington, D. C
N. L. Gibbs
W. R. Humphris
Corliss
Jos. Gott, Jr
de la Vergine Machine Up
G. M. Burton
Morgan Pendleton
Wade Munter
Evore
Bryan-Kern-Flood Club
Opera House
Trinity Methodist Church
Codeta Viday
Newa Bova
Jed Carlton & Co
Dr. King
A. A. Alton
Harrisville
Atretrell
Voley
Gughe
Young Men's Christian Association Rooms
H. Gorrell
Dray Wish
Doan
NEW Tabardian Library
DR. Waltz
Thomas Lackey
M. Fry
Anon
Aviever
Lexington Produce Market
Everwear
Strain & Patton
Lexington Hotel
the Bank
Red Cross
Priestly
Axwinister
Adair
Orrtt
America
New Orleans
Everett
Fronss
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