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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
3
J RK Smith homes to the west and Rev James Cannon Jr advertise good wages for good work. Sam L Hammer announces the annual stockholders meeting of the Columbian Paper Co at Buena Vista.
A letter to trustees promotes buying linseed oil at barrel prices to mix with L and M paint for full gallons at lower cost. Claims ready mixed paint halves and outlines mixtures 4 gallons L and M with 8 gallons oil yield a full gallon of paint. Endorsed by CG. 8. Andrews, ex mayor of Subury, Conn, who says his house was paloted with L and M 19 years ago and still looks well. Sold by McCrom Drug Co Lexing a Va and H.L. Gilkerson Buena Vista.
The kitchen and commissary building at the Virginia Military Institute will be ready for use at the opening of the school in early September. The structure is under roof and finishing work will continue. The new power house to supply light and heat has been contracted to General Shipp Snead & Company of Lynchburg, who will also build the structure. It is located behind the Trettue near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks.
A. L. Stanley of Bruno credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with restoring his wife’s health after five years of coughing and lung bleeding. He reports improvement after the first bottle and full cure after twelve, with a money back guarantee. Trial bottle offered at B H Gorrell’s, 50c and $1.00.
Instructions from J F Stratton of Buena Vista president and J A Parker of Rap hine secretary call executive committee of the Rockbridge County Sunday School Association to meet in Lexington on Monday September 10 for a full gathering. Mother Grays Sweet Powders advertised for cures and testimonials claim success for various childhood ailments with samples and addresses. Allen L Olmsted Lemon, M Y promotes Allen's Foot Ease for tired feet with free samples and a new corn pad listing.
Storms and high water last Monday caused a washout in the North River near Alone Mills. The fording on the riverbank side near the mill has eroded to the point that crossing is dangerous for travelers and wildlife alike.
The Rev. J. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga praises Electric Bitters as a God send curing back pain stiff joints and general collapse. He claims two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feel strong enough to continue. Sold under guarantee at Bb H Gorrell's Drug Store for 5 cents.
The chemical department acquires a new gas machine of candle power for experimental and eliminating purposes. The upgrade leaves the department well equipped for working tasks.
Chas W Moore a machinist from Ford City Pennsylvania suffered severe hand burns in an electrical furnace incident. He seeks relief using Bucklin's Arica Salve claimed to provide a quick healing effect for burns and wounds.
Tuesday noon August 21 1906 at the bride’s home near Lexington the ceremony joined James Edward Rowsey and Martha Elien Riley both of Rockbridge. Rev. D A Penick officiated and the couple are the children of Lafayette Rowsey and D Riley respectively.
E W Goodloe of 107 81 Louie St Dellas Texas says Dr King s New Life Pills cured his chronic constipation restoring happiness. Pills sold by HW H Gorrell s drug store for 25 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Birth and death notice for Ruben Melvin Harrison infant son of John P. and Lula M. Harrison of Harrison near Lexington. Died at 15 months and 7 days with cholera infantum listed as cause. Funeral and burial details not provided in readable text.
A drugstore notice advertises PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion. It promises refunds if the ointment fails to cure within 6 to 14 days. This medical ad emphasizes blindbleeding and protruding piles treatment.
An old patent medicine claim states Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Jets failed to cure a long illness. The label carried E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Advertised by Mrs Chas Freitoy Mossup as Bor dock Blood Bitters making her a well woman despite years of weakness.
Mr. Herbert Miley sails for Atlantic City and other resorts while Lewis C. Northern visits Pen sacola. Mrs. G S Lette, Mrs. Edward Ruff, and Misses Charlton and Deaver among others travel to Newport News and Richmond. various locals vacation, host guests, and attend family events. Lexington and Rockbridge social scene notes include school staff changes and upcoming wedding plans.
The Lexington Firemen attend the Virginia State Firemen’s Association in Richmond August 22 23 24. They arrived by the Chesapeake and Ohio line and will compete in racing contests after inspections and a parade. The team posted strong times for 250 yard runs and the city council authorized $50 to cover travel expenses.
Professor A L Nelson sold the Reuben Bare farm of 280 acres near Lexington to Robert A Irvine for 9000 dollars with W T Shields drafting the papers. William H Clements bought John W Lindsay’s farm one mile east of East Lexington for 4000 dollars. Beulah Montgomery and Mary Black plan to travel to New York to buy fall and winter millinery goods. A. W. Curry of Ronceverte reports Warwick OC White gravely ill. Mrs. Thomas S White leaves for Ronceverte.
The Rev J O Knott of Lexington Va preached at Epworth Methodist Church Washington D C on the sermon The Why and How of the Spiritual Conflict He spoke of each person as the center of a wireless telegraph system influenced by many agencies including Bible criticism and church authority stating many fear orthodox creed and the churchs divinity is questioned by some in the world today
Rev. T. J. Thompson of Buena Vista has accepted a Canadian church call and was dismissed by Lexington Presbytery. A Staunton Presbytery meeting August 18 endorsed the action. Another dismissal noted: Rev. J. B. Ballou of Bethany Craigeville will join Millersburg Kentucky church.
A Richmond Journal report states General Scott Shipp forwarded his resignation as superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute to Governor Swanson. Shipp says there is no foundation for the publication. If he resigns, the Board of Visitors may consider it at the next institute meeting or defer until June.
Two Lexington youths visited the Mayor's court for bathing in the North River at the boathouse without proper bathing attire as required by town ordinance. One youth was described as clothed only in his native modesty. They were fined $5.00 and $2.50 respectively.
The Rockbridge Musical Association met at Bethesda Presbyterian church with visitors from other congregations despite rain. W. G. Read presided, officers elected include W. B. Leech president and J. F. Stratton secretarytreasurer. Choirs from New Providence and Emmanuel participated.
The remains of John A. Wilson who died August 14 were buried at Fairfield on Thursday after a 10 o’clock funeral at his home. Rev A H Hamilton and Rev J Spencer Smith led services. Wilson, aged 70, was a Presbyterian and Confederate veteran. He is survived by five brothers Samuel W James A William T Alexander and Joseph. The issue notes a Fairfield Old Folks Concert held August 16 to support Fairfield High School with performances by local and Roanoke participants.
The Mary Custis Lee Chapter of Lexington has secured Stonewall Jackson’s home with a clear title and dedicates it to Rockbridge County and Lexington for a hospital in his memory. They urge citizens to fund the project to enlarge and equip the house for use as a hospital, stating the need for affordable care and local access.
A Monday storm near Brownsburg caused major damage. Two bridges across Hays Creek were washed away at the Houston place belonging to D B McClung and at Mrs KE N Strain. The McClung Mill abutments were damaged by high water. J W Ervin reports a dam washed out and Charles Zimmerman's barn on J D Snider's farm between Brownsburg and Zack was struck by lightning and destroyed. The barn was insured for 450 and contents for 400.
Sunday sermons cover Rev Charles F Myres Rev Dr Nock Rev J W Boyd and others at Presbyterian Episcopal Baptist and Methodist churches. Judge Norris rules Joseph A Glasgow lawful Staunton police justice over Wayt. Wayt to appeal. Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup advertised as preferred by babies.
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