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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
3
E A Moore & Co advertise grain drills and farm wagons. Louis A Bebolz promotes Great Roanoke Chas M Steiff Steinway piano for 115 dollars. M P Dunlap issues notice to Kerrs Creek district teachers.
J A Stone of Kenp Texas recounts a long battle with a stubborn cough and declining weight. He credits Dr inge’s New Discovery with restoring his health improving weight from 130 to 178 pounds. The ad touts it for severe colds coughs hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia prevention with a 60 cent trial bottle and $1.00 guarantee by B H Gorrell.
The list shows unclaimed letters for the week ending August 16 1908 at Lexington post office. Names include Miss Louisa G Carruthers Geo Clark Benj H Charles, Rena M Hands, W T Hutcheson J Krutchfeld J B Smith Thos Persons are asked to call for the letters and say they are advertised. McOune Patron P iv
A reader recommends a dessert using five bananas rubbed with five teaspoons sugar. Beat sweet cream to froth, mix with one package Lemon JELL O dissolved in boiling water, then combine and chill. Garnish with candied berries and whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O packs advertised at 10 cents each.
A French scientist outlines a blood based longevity method. American tests claim Electric Bitters extend life by purifying blood rebuilding nerves and energizing the body. W M Sherman of Cushing Me credits the remedy with curing kidney trouble. offered at 50 cents by H H Gorrell.
The Hot Coons from Dixie perform nightly on the Hopkins lot Nelson Street to raise funds for the Lexington Fire Department. Crowds attend the entertainment, which is described as attractive and well attended.
Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold that disrupted work. After ineffective medicines a doctor’s prescription, Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has used it with success.
Judge Staples in Roanoke received a petition Monday calling for a local option election. Petitioners will be canvassed to verify eligibility to vote.
The advertisement urges all persons to use Foley's Kidney Remedy to treat backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It claims quick correction of urinary irregularities before leading to Bright's disease or diabetes and promises improved health and strength. This promotion is signed B. H. Gorrell.
A brief note expresses gratitude for sympathetic expressions to Cc E Deaver and family after a recent bereavement received from friends locally and elsewhere.
John Washington of Bocquestlie Texas recounts five weeks in bed with blood poisoning from a bite and deep leg sores. After doctors failed, Buckles Arnica Salve cured him. He praises its use for eczema boils burns and rashes. Lt Gorrell’s. Judge Mann begins to receive many appointment applications for governor postings.
An old advertisement text touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for indigestion and 'Naps' cats, plus Foley's Kidney Remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar for kidney issues bronchitis asthma and lung trouble. It urges readers to buy from B H Gorrell and cautions constipation relief with a 26 cent box.
A tide of visitors fills Lexington with names and passes across many households. Families host friends from Richmond Norfolk and Detroit while locals including teachers and business figures welcome guests, inspect institutions, and attend civic meetings. A town council session also discussed a laundry project and firemen funding.
The ladies of Trinity Methodist church host a lawn festival at Mrs Samuel O Campbell's home on South Main Street Thursday night August 19 from 5 to 10. Ice cream cake and calads will be served and public patronage is urged. The event was moved from the Mag. Charlies R. Deaver residence to Mrs Campbell's.
Republican delegates from Bath Highland and Rockbridge and the city of Buena Vista met at Rockbridge Alum Springs last Saturday. Lacy T Alphin was nominated the floater candidate for the House of Delegates by acclamation. Alphin is connected to the Rockbridge Alphine and owns a hotel at Hot Springs with Buena Vista and Lexington representatives present.
President Denny notes no foreseen grounds for a larger Washington and Lee attendance this session. He hopes higher admission won't reduce turnout, and expresses cautious optimism. Reynolds buys local moving picture show and plans to screen only refined titles, inviting public patronage.
Mrs Rebecca Francee Deaver, wife of Charles E Deaver, died at home on Jefferson Street Saturday August 14 1909 after an extended rheumatic illness. She was born July 2 1839 in Monroe County now West Virginia and married November 10 1854. Survived by her husband and ten children, all present except J Edward Deaver visiting Seattle Exposition. Funeral Monday at Trinity Methodist Church. interment Lexington Cemetery.
The Rockbridge Musical Association has existed for twelve years since its 1897 founding at Bethesda church. The group aims to improve congregational singing in participating churches through elaborate programs of solos duets quartets and choral singing. The 1909 meeting will be at Oxford Church August 26–27 with officers listed as President T J Dercon Secretary Treasurer J F Kirkpatrick and directors F T Snider J D Deacon with organists Miss Edna McGuffin and Miss Mary Montgomery.
Weinbergs clothing and ladies department stores showcase metal ceilings new paint and paper new furnishings and now receiving new goods. The improved appearance and better management aim to serve their trade more efficiently.
Rev John A Smith of Charlotte North Carolina will commence evangelistic services in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church at Timber Ridge Tuesday night August 24 Rev Leon T Pressly the pastor extends a cordial invitation to all to attend these meetings.
A Board of Trade meeting is set for next Wednesday night August 25 at 8 in the Firemen's Building to discuss the Valley extension of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Dr Timothy Heatwole of Baltimore will speak. he will tour Roanoke the next day by auto to view the proposed line. An invitation has drawn business leaders from Lexington Va to attend and hear updates on the venture.
The State Corporation Commission granted a charter to the Safety Coupling Pin Lifter Company of Lexington. Directors include J M Arthur and R S Bruce with J M Withrow as secretary treasurer. Capital is $5,000. The device aims to prevent danger in operating railroad car couplers by enabling brakemen to work from a distance, eliminating the need to go between cars. It is described as a long lever connected to the coupling pin, removing chains and reducing repairs. The invention is in use on no trains between Lexington and Buena Vista and has been praised by railroad officials including Supt J E Spurrier.
A Roanoke mass meeting on August 7 drew Virginia and North Carolina interest in an automobile run from New York to Atlanta. Enthusiasm ran high with practical results expected. Charles H. Paxton of Natural Bridge attended as Rockbridge’s sole representative and urged a board of supervisors rally to fix a date for a decisive meeting.
Re opening services at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Rockbridge Baths set for Sunday August 29. The event marks significant improvements and enlargement of the church building enhancing its facilities and community role.
In a store update customers are told of 5 to 6 dozen new white waist items priced from 50 cents to 82 50 each. The space is screened to keep out flies and electric fans improve air quality. The ad claims cleanliness and health benefits and says prices are comparable or lower than germ infested competitors.
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