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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
2
The Che Gazette of Lexixeton Virginia shows weekly Wednesday publication with editor William R Kennedy. It lists subscription rates in advance and advertising charges including obituaries and tributes priced per line.
The Denver Democratic platform is praised as responsive to the people while the Chicago Republican platform is criticized as the work of bureaucrats tied to trusts and monopolies. The contrast highlights reform promises versus entrenched privilege and the Philadelphia Record endorses the Democratic line as reflecting genuine Democratic principles.
Norman K E Mack announces a Democratic push with focus in the Middle West and support for the East. The piece notes that Republican claims to Georgia over John Temple Graves are dismissed and that Hearet’s group is a Republican annex. Senator Daniel predicts a larger Democratic vote and Bryan victory prospects as Taft schedules Virginia Day at Hot Springs to target the South.
The speech in Cincinnati sets Taft’s priority on a stronger anti trusts regime and refined federal supervision of railroads. He argues for limited Interstate Commerce Commission powers, railroad valuation for fair profits, and strict enforcement of antitrust laws. He defends Republican platform on civil rights and criticizes Democratic proposals on tariffs and banking.
Hon. Carter Glass congressman from Lynchburg travels with Mrs. G F Lucado Mise Engart Lucado and Mr A W Lucado in a fifty horse touring car through Lexington en route to Atlantic City and other northern points of interest.
The Norton convention nominated C Bascom Slemp for re election to Congress. Resolutions endorsed banning interstate whiskey shipments to dry areas and repealing the poll tax voting qualification.
Samuel T McCown died at All Healing Springs Bath county after noon Tuesday July 28 1008 and was buried at Bethesda Presbyterian Church near Rockbridge Baths Wednesday Rev Leon Pressly officiated. He was 67 and survived by wife four sons and one daughter. Heart trouble suspected as cause. He was a businessman and farmer near Rockbridge Baths.
Boliver Pleasants Thompson and Bertha May Ford wed near Lexington on July 30 and returned home amid well wishes. The column notes visitors, travels, sermons by Rev. Hudson, and various local residents’ activities. A vast wildfire devastates towns in British Columbia with massive losses. Jell-O promotes its dessert, and paint ads close the page with product details.
Deeds filed in Rockbridge County Clerk’s Office cover two weeks to August 4 2008 listing numerous transfers in Lexington Kerr’s Creek Walker’s Creek and nearby districts. Entries show buyer seller locations and recorded prices including properties on Wapahington Street Shields Hill Edmondson Avenue and Little Calf Pasture River with sums from 75 to 1800 dollars and several acreage parcels. Also includes a Burns lecture anecdote and a note on Lord Penzance acquaintances from London Academy.
Trust sale of the G T Alphin interest in Lewis Alphin’s Kerrs Creek farm in Rockbridge County Va proceeds by public auction at the Rockbridge County Court House on Saturday August 20 1908 at 11 am cash terms. The farm of about 143 acres adjoins Mrs J N Selby J D Morrisons heirs and others. The deed of trust dated August 20 1892 secures debt to Mrs P B Ali and is administered by W T Kielde administrator of Mrs P B Alphin deceased. E R Funkhouser trustee.
A northern reporter recalls a southern railroad famed for slowness. A veteran with a wooden leg chased the express from Paint Rock to Nola Chucky, prompting lampooning. A Baltimore family girl laments unexpected ice cream for dinner, asking why not told earlier.
Slogans tout Dr King s New Life Pills for indigestion and a claim of great relief from chronic ailments. Doan s Ointment advertised for skin itching and eczema while Doan s Regulators promise bowel regulation. Teething syrup offered with a 26 cent price and free sample, all from local drugstores.
All persons desiring to teach in South River District for the 1908-09 session must submit applications with certificate grade to C. J. Bell, Raphine Virginia, before August 8, 1908.
The article lists fifty six instructors and extensive facilities including shops laboratories and infirmary. It notes a nine month session cost of 276.60 dollars for all students and 226.60 for state students. The next session starts September 23 1908 with president B A Raninger M D LL D. Also includes a real estate ad and miscellaneous notices.
A Nashville American brief notes new neighbors asking to borrow a lawn mower. The exchange suggests they might also want the husband to help run it, though the line sticks to borrowing the mower.
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes gossip about Mr Pillsbury the druggist and his alleged use of a dram. A bright girl confirms the claim with wary innuendo about scruples and detection.
Noah, described as a keen business man, lands on Ararat and praises a mountain Beahour resort joined with a summer hotel project in New York Sun reporting. He starts construction on the new hotel venture alongside the resort idea.
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