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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
3
Mrs John L Morter land for sale. Graham Co Godman shoes for ladies. Weinbergs Santa Claus toyland Christmas goods of all kinds. KH 8 Anderson Co holiday goods in aliver oat glass fine china.
If you have pains in the back, urine, bladder or kidney trouble and want a pleasant herb cure for woman’s ills try Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf. It is a safe regulator sold by druggists for 60 cents with sample free. Allen’s Foot Ease is offered for shoe comfort, sold everywhere for 25 cents. do not accept substitutes.
Unclaimed letters remaining at Lezingtos post for week ending Nov 30 list Ballard Carrie lard Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation skin blemishes and nervous irritation. Proclaims benefits of regulated stomach liver and kidneys improving complexion and vitality. Ends with price and seller L. H. Gorrell.
The 8, A. KE Fraternity of Washington and Les University held a delightful reception Tuesday evening at their clubhouse at corner Jackson Avenue and Washington Street. The receiving party included fraternal members and Mrs. Denny Mrs. Corse Mrs. Semmes Mrs. Grabaw Mrs. Robbles and Miss White. Mrs. Cross presided over the punch bowl.
Bert R Lean of Cheny Washington describes a severe lung trouble that resisted a specialist in Spokane and a California trip before using Dr Kings New Discovery. He declares it cured him and praises its power for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough. The brochure lists a one dollar bottle and a guaranteed follow up.
An alarm sounded last Saturday night when a chimney on Washington Street near Jefferson caught fire. Firemen responded promptly, but the blaze was not serious. precautions were taken as surrounding wooden buildings posed potential danger.
An old advertisement fragment touts Ely's Liquid Cream Palm as a safe healing product with no cocaine. It lists price 75c and includes tube, aiming at customers in New York and Lexington with endorsements by local clergy and named individuals from Routbridge and Rockbridge.
An advertisement touts L. L. & M. paints as fast selling and inexpensive at 1.20 per gallon, highlighting zinc oxide and lead content. It credits Bold by him Drug Company of Lexington and H. L. Gilkeson among others.
Death of two month old George Rives, son of Mr. and Mrs. G R Kirk, reported last night. Body conveyed to Cliften Forge for burial. Twin Hamilton Howard Kirk, died October 10, also sent to Cliften Forge for reinterment.
Nashua police officer J N Partheon testifies to suffering a severe cold with lung symptoms last winter. He tried multiple advertised cough remedies and two doctors without relief before using Foley's Honey and Tar, which he credits with a near full cure and calls the greatest lung medicine in the world.
D T Reaves of South Boston will be at Reed’s Stable on Monday the 6th to buy horses. The horse market has been active with good quality finding ready sale as bridge farmers focus on raising horses as a profitable industry. The text has garbled endings but notes a visit and sale intent.
The W C T U schedules its regular business meeting at the home of Mrs William Jennings on December 7 at 3 20 P M. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Ouida Cantieri of Lynchburg visits Miss Anta Krause on Randolph Street in Lexington. Dr. Templeton Adair of Pulaski City visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. McD. Adair this week. W. B. Roys travels to Charleston after his wife’s illness. C. D. Palmer of near Lexington suffers a painful hand wound from a cartridge explosion. State Senator W. W. Sale of Norfolk is noted as a potential successor to Gen. Charles J. Anderson as adjutant general. Miss Margaret Garing returns to Hollins Institute after Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs. Percy C. Garing. Estes Kline and wife of Vaucluse, Frederic County, spend a week in Lexington visiting relatives and staying with Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gil Ovk. Ernest L. Rhodes of Atlanta returns to Lexington from Wilson's Springs to visit his parents, then departs for home.
Edward Ruskin Quisenberry Jr and Lula Garland Steele wed quietly at Trinity Methodist parsonage in Lexington on Wednesday evening November 24 1909 with Rev William S Hammond officiating. The bride wore blue and they left that night for Washington. The couple will reside in Lexington after a reception at the bride's parents home.
A Saturday night debate in Lee Memorial chapel between Grah am Lee and Washington Literary Societies weighed whether ill corporations engaged in inter state commerce should be required to take out a federal charter. The committee of judges ruled the negative the winner.
Thanksgiving hunters M J Hees and C L Wright on Buffalo River last Thursday encountered a large young buck on the road near the Bolivar Mille old bridge. The deer leaped a fence and vanished across a field as pursuing dogs pressed from behind. a lady on a buggy also met the animal earlier that day, guiding aside to pass.
Lexington shops present festive window displays inviting early season shopping. Merchants promise fuller assortments and wider relief of prices to ensure satisfactory customer deals.
Dr Burton eye ear nose and throat specialists will be in Lexington at Dr Lairds office on Tuesday and Wednesday December 6th and 7th for eye glass fitting and consultations.
Rockbridge county Virginia earns third prize of $250 in the New York Herald Atlanta Journal good roads contest. The awards followed a 1000 mile endurance route from New York to Atlanta, judged on surface, alignment, drainage, and roadside appearance.
Mrs. Margaret W. Leech of Buffalo widow of W. B. F. Leech died Sunday in Florida after years of paralysis. Her remains reached Lexington and will go to Oxford church for interment beside her husband. She was 71, daughter of John D. Houston, and survived by six children including Ella, J. Houston Leech, Charles B. Leech, Coray R. Leech, W. Stuart Leech, and Herbert B. Leech, plus one brother Rev L. D. Houston and three sisters.
Rev Dr Samuel Keener Cox a noted Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South member and former educator died Saturday afternoon in his eighty seventh year after a long ministry He began his regular appointment in March 1904 and was not superannuated until March 1908 His funeral was held Sunday and the body was taken to Baltimore for interment.
Mr W L Patterson of Brownburg died Sunday aged 74. He served in Company H 14th Virginia Cavalry and later in Company I 4th Virginia Infantry. He was wounded several times. Interment was at New Providence on Monday.
Cadet Fred Webster center of the Virginia Military Institute football team suffered a severe head injury and possible brain concussion during the game against Davidson College in Lynchburg on Thanksgiving Day. He was rushed to a hotel, treated by four physicians, then moved to Lexington and admitted to the VMI hospital. The accident cast a pall over the VMI squad, with another Davidson player, Right End Thomas, also sustaining a broken nose. Webster, 20, from Missoula Montana, is in his first year at VMI and had been a key player in a strong contest.
In a brutal Saturday incident on Main Street below the Hive Hotel a man named William Bailey was killed after a confrontation with Tom Clark over Clark’s wife Lydia. Clark, who surrendered to authorities, struck Bailey with a hammer during a struggle over a public safety item, after Bailey allegedly threatened Clark. An inquest heard witness accounts of the events, and the final verdict attributed Bailey’s death to the blows to the head. Clark’s past includes a prior acquittal on self defense and time in a mental health facility. Bailey was a white laborer with a large community.
The Lexington Golf Club enjoyed fine weather and a busy scene with 20 to 25 players on the links. New winter greens were prepared and after December 1 the course will rest until spring. Dr. Hunter Pendleton won the October handicap, with J. W. McClung as runner up, followed by medal and match play events. B. E. Vaughan offered prizes for low 72 hole scores, with top finishers listed. J. W. McClung edged to win the match play after a field of ten entries.
Charles M. Koones died at his Washington City home after weeks of illness. Born in 1833 in Alexandria, he moved from Richmond after the Civil War and co owned a Lexington furniture firm with his brother A L Koones. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Capital Traction Company in Washington until 1905 and left a legacy as a leading local businessman. Four children survive. his wife and brother A L Koones were summoned to Washington over a week ago.
The First Baptist church hosted a joint Thanksgiving service led by Rev. J. H. Tynes with Rev. J. W. Jenkin opposing. A large crowd attended and music highlighted the event. Members of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics marched to the Presbyterian church for a parallel service led by Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graber. Additionally, W. S. Zowbro bought a house and lot on Horaton Street from W. A. Kinnear adjacent to M. W. Lady.
The Nov 80 issue notes the Juniors defeat the Specials in a bucketball game on Seminary grounds Thanksgiving afternoon. A Seminary pick team will play Lexington College Widows next Monday. Thanksgiving reception for Washington and Lee students. Small fire at Mr W K E Spense Jane home, $75 loss insured. Several local visits and trips listed among residents.
The Cotillion Club of Washington and Lee University hosted a lively dance at the skating rink. Visitors included Misses Heald, Hill of Lynchburg, Walton, Walker, Gilkerson of Staunton, Gates of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Harrison of Ambaret Court House, and others from Lexing ton. Chaperones listed include Mrs Corse, Mrs Walker, Mrs Shields, Mrs Dunlop, Mrs Humphreys, Mrs Pendleton, and Miss White plus Miss Larrick.
Four white congregations in Lexington held joint Thanksgiving services at the Baptist church last Thursday. Dr. Charles Manly preached the sermon with Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham and others assisting. An offering for the needy was collected and will be shared among the four churches. Communion is planned at Lexington Presbyterian next Sunday with prep services by Dr. Alfred T. Graham.
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