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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
The August 29 1906 issue lists subscription prices in advance for one year ninety one thousand? no this is garbled. It notes an advertising rate and local notices pricing. It references obituaries tributes and cards of banks and other items with 5c per net line for paid notices. It includes telephone and long distance metallic connections and business local notices pricing.
The article notes a spontaneous surge in William J. Bryan’s popularity across Democratic factions. It contrasts united party backing with the current prosperity and the absence of artificial campaigning, while urging Bryan to exercise prudent judgment amid heightened expectations.
American Minister Hicks in Santiago announced San Francisco has sent 810,000 to aid Valparaiso earthquake sufferers, marking the first American contribution to the relief effort.
The Aug 31 educational rally at Palmer Academy will feature Hon Harry Tucker and W Thomas addressing Buffalo and Collierstown citizens from 10 a.m. All invited. Rev P H Coward has dissolved pastoral ties with New Hope church near Alphin. Collierstown Presbyterians hold communion the second Sunday in September. A barn fire at Charles Knick’s Black's Creek property destroyed hay, straw, equipment. insured for 150 dollars. Several travelers and families from Clifton Forge, Mount Sidney, Pana, Illinois, and Iowa visit Collierstown.
A strong afternoon storm in Lexington caused heavy rainfall and extensive damage to crops and property. The phone system failed due to many lines burning out while an electric display stunned bystanders. Mr Walter Foltz of Quisenberry Co was shocked near a cash register and unconscious for half an hour. Dr John H Hartman treated him and Foltz recovered enough to go out. Others at Rockbridge Lime and Stone Co reported slight shocks as two live wires sparked explosions resembling cannon fire.
Thomas J Huffman of Raphine buys 319 scree and eight poles from Henry P Mitchell for 7886 dollars to establish a fruit nursery on the Browsburg estate. J M Withrow purchases the Norgrove Main street property in Lexington for 700 dollars, with Couch retaining rent free occupancy for a year. John LaRowchie residence on Main Street sells for 2650 dollars to L D Hamric, who plans immediate possession to benefit Lexington schools for his children.
A Lexington writer recounts an Atlantic crossing aboard a French steamer to Naples and Rome in 1906. He details Vesuvius, Naples streets, the Royal Theatre San Carlo, Garibaldi Square, and the Certosa di San Martino, then catalogs Rome sights from the Pantheon to St. Peter's and the Colonna Column, with notes on aqueducts and ancient ruins.
Charolttesville resident Mr Percy Reynolds visits grandmother Mrs I Wills. Irene Morrison plans to teach in West Virginia this session. Mr and Mrs M P Harlow of Roanoke visit Mrs Harlows sister Mrs J W Brown. Ada Parent spends week with sister Miss Counte Powell. Lona Lawtas returns from three weeks with cousin Mrs Bertha Womeldorf. No Bethany Lutheran service due to Rev J W Shewey at Synod. Mrs D W Decker returns from two weeks with friends on South River. Burdock Blood Bitters praised by Mre Chas Freitoy for general debility recovery. Dr Thomas Electric Oil promoted for cuts burns and pains.
A compact note describes Barocas engaging in a hobby of buying goods and selling at night when others are asleep. When sales lag, the speaker resorts to fishing as an alternate livelihood, praising the steadfast pace of their old Town.
Richmond prepares for October events featuring the Virginia State Fair from October k to 18 with the Richmond Horse Show at night. The fair will showcase tobacco manufacture, household goods, machinery, lithography and crafts, plus ample exhibits for ladies and premium awards. Reduced rail and boarding rates are offered and inquiries go to the Virginia State Fair Association in Richmond Virginia.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Georges Kashid a Syrian leper driven across several states by frightened authorities now starved and near insanity in a Randolph County forest tent abandoned by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad two weeks ago. A mysterious New York woman visited at night and a passerby was urged to bring food claiming he would spread disease if not helped.
A local notice from May 9 reports E A Quisenberry finished repairing an ice machine and promises satisfactory operation and pure ice quality. W R Beetson washes filler clothes with town water and guarantees prompt attention to orders by trail or phone, Phone 158.
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