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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
2
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Mozor November 27. Mr Pink Hogue had a fine horse accident between Murat and Lexington. Mr Wm Zollman Jr dislocated his ankle last Thursday while hauling wood. Dr Glasgow treated him. Zollman recovering. Mr and Mrs James A Rice wintering in town. John J Dixon moved to Florida for the winter. Rev James Ruley and wife of Albany Ind visiting Buffalo relatives. Ira Dixon and Miss Maud Gordon from near Lynchburg visiting. John W Zollman welcomed a new granddaughter at his son Bills' home. John A Mateer moved near Zollman’s Mill. E M Smith leased the mill and saw mill from E O King. Howard B Zollman of Piedmont College visiting his father. Farmers husking corn well. St Eno.
A Lynchburg editorial rebukes the New York Evening Post for attacking General Robert E. Lee. It argues Lee did not fight for slavery, cites Lincoln’s war aims, and predicts future vindication of Lee and Washington and Lee University against the Post and Villard.
The December issue showcases a Madonna painting by Louise Cox and a Jessie Wilcox Smith color child portrait, humorous verse by Riley, stories by Kelly Gale Footner and Barry, a Katherine Holland Brown serial, and a Green detective story. It highlights Christmas ideas, decor, cooking, embroidery, and festivities, amid notes on winter and local social updates.
Deeds bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge County Clerk's Office for two weeks ending November 92 1900 list transfers in Glasgow Lexington Goshen Walker's Creek and South River districts. Names include Geo R Guinn J M Withrow Hansford Cash W A Glasgow J G Thomson D B McClung Fidelity Trust Co and others with properties ranging from 2 to 224 acres and prices from 20 to 9000 dollars.
The ad notes Hexamethylenetetramine as a ure acid solvent and antiseptic. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Rewedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness. Signed B H Gorrell.
An advertisement touts Hucklen's Arnian Salve as unrivaled for cuts corns burns bruises sores and ulcers with claims it heals scalds boils piles and sore eyes. Available for 250 at B HW Gorrell's.
A sufferer with stomach trouble takes Dr King's New Life Pill and sees relief from dyspepsia and indigestion. He also gains a strong appetite, steadier nerves, and healthier vigor as his stomach, liver, and kidneys begin to function properly. 260, at BK, H, Gorrall's.
Under a 1909 Circuit Court decree in Rockbridge County the commissioners will sell on December 23 1909 at 10 am in front of Lexington Court House several Buffalo River lands: 71 acres 81 poles Irvine land, 66 acres by Buffalo near Adam Swink, 77 acres north of Adam Swink, and about 12 acres at Hog Hill. Lands offered first in parcels then as a whole. cash with two year credit on bonds secured by vendor’s lien. Taxes 1909 and prior paid from purchase money. Attorneys Pendleton and Penlok, clerk Witt. Ira E. Dixon to show property. sale subject to decree terms.
The Lexington Presbytery will hold an adjourned meeting next Tuesday December 10 at the Lexington Presbyterian church. The main agenda item is the reception of Rev Mr Yarbro recently called to New Monmouth church and arrangements for his installation as pastor.
The Trinity Methodist church ladies plan an all day luncheon at the Dutch Tea Room on Weehington Street on Thursday December 9. Regular dinner will be served with oysters cake and other delicacies. Supper will be served at night with refreshments. A fancy table for useful articles will be featured. Patronage of the public is solicited. Foley’s Honey and Tar promoted as a throat and lung remedy.
Rockbridge County earns national praise for road quality boosting tourism and commerce. The piece urges upgrading main routes to Staunton Roanoke Lexington and cross roads, highlighting mutual benefit and lower local taxes. It also notes possible congressional bid by Aubrey E. Strode and a Verdheraville soapstone quarry development in Orange County.
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