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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
3
First National Bank reports quarterly condition. Bank of Roechbridge presents quarterly results. R8 Anderson offers holiday goods in china lamps bric a brac and silver. Jas E Heck showcases up to date carriages buggies old hickory wagons harness and robes.
A Leesville Indiana man named W H Brown endured death's agonies from asthma as his family feared he would die. He rode 18 miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and breathing illnesses. He reports immediate relief and better sleep. The medicine is praised for throat and lung troubles with bottles 50 cents to a dollar and free trial bottles at Gorrell's drug store.
The East Lexington Rockbridge Normal School lists honor roll students for a two month period. Names span Normal, Seventh, Sixth, Fourth, Third, Second, and First grades with multiple pupils per class including Isabella Stuart and Mary Woniel Dorf among others.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas says after suffering head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite he used Dr Kings New Life Pills and soon felt like a new man proving stomach and liver troubles improved. Only 25 cents at B H Gorrells drug store.
The August 2002 County School Board resolution sets future Christmas holidays from December 25 with schools reopening January 2, shifting to the first Monday after New Year’s when the 2nd falls on a weekend. The schedule shows holidays begin Wednesday evening and reopen Friday January 2.
James H. Clemmer, over 60, died at his Roanoke residence on Tuesday at 11 oclock after a month with typhoid fever. A Confederate veteran and brother-in-law of Wm. S. Humphries of Vesuvius Plow Works, he was born in Pairfield Rockbridge County. Burial occurred in Roanoke on Wednesday. he leaves a wife and grown son and daughter.
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry. Ask today for Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It cures chilblains, swollen and sweating feet, sore and aching feet. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 2e.
VMI met a 50 to 5 defeat against Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Norfolk last Thursday. Captain Dewey broke a 50 yard run to avoid a shutout as Johnson, the fullback, scored a late touchdown for VMI.
Fresh stock of currants raisins citrons figs daies and evaporated fruits available at Wapr Masters and Co with emphasis on variety and prompt service for bulk and retail buyers.
The Stonewall Brigade Band of Staunton will give a concert Friday night at Soclock at W. and L. U. for the Mary Custis Lee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. The programme includes marches waltzes solos duets and more.
John W. Campbell aged 41 died at his home on Ireh Creek on Wednesday November 25. He was buried at South Mountain Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife a Miss Oliver and five daughters and two sons.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds with a no cure no pay offer. Victor Infant Relief and Victor Liver Syrup pitched for babies and ailments. A comedietta King Persifer's Crown will play at Laughlin's Hall on Saturday night December 6 at 8. Hello Central advertises a phone line for Victor Liver Syrup as a sovereign remedy.
Personal visits and greetings, court jurors, church sales, hospitalities, and promotions. Highlights include Miss Grasty visiting Staunton, Miss Nellie Brookenbrough hosting, John Tulane named first trombone in the VMI band, Wallker Lam ill with typhoid, Grace Memorial church sale, and John Pole’s railroad promotion. Plus Thanksgiving notes, exams results, and a Glasgow charity event.
Miss Lizzie A Beall aged 60 wed Dr Charles G Linthicum 75 near Branchville Maryland in Emmanuel M E church South Hyattsville The ceremony was led by Rev W H D Harper assisted by Rev Cu ban The groom a retired Methodist minister has three daughters and several grandchildren He was formerly pastor of Goshen and Rockbridge Baths circuit in Rockbridge Virginia
Robert W Linkinhoker a brake man on the Norfolk and Western shifting train between Buena Vista and Roanoke fell between cars in Buena Vista yard Tuesday night November 25. The train passed over his right knee crushing it and doctors amputated the limb. He died next night at Roanoke hospital. He was a young man with two brothers in the same company one an engineer the other a conductor the engineer brother was operating the train.
An advertisement promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a reliable remedy to arrest consumption in early stages and heal lungs and bronchial tubes. It links health to avoiding costly jewelry and urges Fortifying health via regular use. The ad notes B H Gorrell's Drug Store in Lexington Virginia and mentions a special almanac and bulk candy deal at Wade Masters & Co.
Dr Jas Howe of Washington and Lee preached at a Baptist church Sunday morning. No evening service. Quarterly conference at Trinity church with Rev Dr K Armstrong from Salem. Dr Pee to preach Sunday night. Trinity Methodist reports ten accessions and three by letter after revival led by Rev J H Light. Wesley Chapel revival near finish with Rev L B Rudasill and Rev Seymour Grady. over fifty conversions. Rudasill praised as evangelist.
Harrisonburg Spirit notes Irvington Citi zen support for the State of Virginia to own the Natural Bridge site praising its natural grandeur. The piece cites testimonials and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for jaundice and stomach troubles with a local druggist offering satisfaction.
Dr Stribling of Waynesboro VA will assist Rev D A Penick with communion at New Monmouth starting Fri night Dec 12. Oyster supper and sale of toys and crafts to benefit Union School House run by Mrs T C Seebert and the Missionary Society of New Monmouth.
Collierstown area residents organize the Buffalo District Mutual Telephone Company. 25 phones have subscribed, line to run 12 to 15 miles from Alphin to North Buffalo Creek, twin wires likely. No ties to the old system. Also notes 25 church conversions, Mrs. Susan Gregory’s health, hog butchering in cold weather, and local travel and accidents reports.
December 1 reports show Rev Henry Miller leading Thanksgiving services at Bethesda Presbyterian Church and aCalendar Club reception hosted by Mrs Henry Miller. Other items note J W Mohler broke a horse and injured himself, visitors to Mrs Robert Gibson at Baths hotel, Reid Sterrett seeking health baths at Hot Springs, discussions of a new iron bridge, and social visits among local families. The graded school is over capacity, potentially needing another teacher.
A reader from McConnellsville Ohio credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing piles and flatulance after three years of treatment by doctors. The ad claims relief from burns, cuts, eruptions, salt rheum and other conditions within two weeks. Available at Gorrell's drug store.
Miss Mattie Armistead visits Miss Kate Thompson in Buchanan. Miss Sallie Johnston stays with Mrs. W. H. Chiles at Gilmore's Mill. Cary Wright of Santa Fe, New Mexico, visits niece Mrs. W. KK. L. Starke after forty years away. W. E. Arnold wins first prize at a Buchanan tournament. A party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Parsons features Misses Maude Davidson Sallie Johnston Ethel Starke Annie Watts and Messrs Wilson Whitmore Dan McClelland Brownlee Barger Hubert Watts John McClelland Maryin Garland Erskine Arnold with music and games.
In Brownsburg on December 1 Dr. D E Strain nears completion of a second story addition to the ell of his house. Mr M H Ward adds a new front to his store room used by Shaw Co. Dr J C Hyde has rented Mr aes property and moved in last week. Miss Cornelia Brooks left Friday for Amherst county. Homer Wade of Goshen visited his father here. Edna Wade visits friends in Barterbrook Augusta county. Wm Swoope builds a barn on his farm with contractor Bolen. Farmers report corn harvest near done and wheat looking better this year. X 2
Notices announce that Lot 21 in Block 90 and Lot 28 in Block 90 Goshen Land and Improvement Company lands in Walkers Creek district were sold for delinquent 1892 and 1893 taxes. Interested parties must file to protect or purchase, four months from notice dated November 12 1902, Rockbridge County Court clerk A T Snilds and J W Grinstead attorney listed.
The ad highlights brown muslin at 5c and Barker Mills cotton about 9c, plus ticking at 10 and 12 1/4c. It lists ready made muslin sheets, white counterpanes, table damask, remnants, linen napkins, towels, crash, art linen, centerpieces, and a fur sale with collars from 1.00 to 10.00. Corsets with hose supporters, rust-proof Warner options, a roller tray trunk, and a shoes selection complete the offer.
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