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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1901

Page

2

Wedding of Donald Hanger and Miss Mary Bini Hanger

Donald Hanger and Miss Mary Bini Hanger were married at the Fisheraville church with the Rev G. W. Filey officiating. The bride wore dark brown traveling gown with matching hat and gloves and carried a shower bouquet of roses. The newlyweds left for a Northern tour on the fast train before visiting Richmond.

Pribytenan Fisnersville Strane Miss Ifuny Perlace Slarty Dow Dy Walker Co Waling Percy Hang Mies Mary Bini Marahall Samuel Shore Donald Wat Mureha'l WeClare G. W. Filey Fisheraville Major Marshall Hanger Augusta County Senate Richmond Mr. Donala

Thanksgiving Personal News From Local Lineup

Hon Wm A Anderon spent Thanksgiving with family. Mrs B F Carson of Bonatod guest of sister Mrs Barclay. Miss Vannie Brown of Walker's Creek visited friends here Saturday. Miss Fannie White teaching in Augusta County spent Thanksgiving Day at home. Miss Nora Johnson of Union West Virginia visited Miss Bessie Adair for a week. Miss Cornelis Mish of Augusta County visited Mrs D C Humphrey Friday. Miss Eleanor White at Female Normal School spent Thanksgiving Day at home.

Vannie Brown Walker's Creek Fannie White Augusta County Nora Johnson Union W‘va Bessie Adair Cornelis Mish Augusta County D. C. Humphrey Eleanor White Female Normal School Ome

New Hospital Opens In Lexington On Washington Street

Dr. Reid White, famed for his Scoiech Irish gift, has fitted his Washington Street building as a first class hospital. He employs two trained nurses and has four patients operating there who have undergone procedures and are reported to be doing well.

Lexington Reid White Washington Street

Valley Railroad Company Pays County Tax in 800 Payment

The Tax County Treasurer 8. R. Moore received a check for 800 from the Valley Railroad Company covering the county tax assessed under the last legislature.

8. R. Moore The Valley Railroad Company Iast

Perry Davis Painkiller Endures Sixty Years Of Use

An advertisement claims Perry Davis Painkiller has proven its value over six decades and remains more popular than ever because of its proven effects, not commercial hype. It emphasizes the remedy’s lasting trust and singularity among liniments.

Perry Davis

Uptown and Downtowns Clash in Thanksgiving Youth Football

The Uptowns and Downtowns played a Thanksgiving Day game at W. & L. grounds with the Downtowns winning 12 to 5. Umpire RK. H. Gillock and timekeeper Frazier McClintic officiated.

Uptowns Downtowns RK. H. Gillock Frazier McClintic

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotes Internal Cure Advise

Warning against mercury in catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a mercury free internal remedy with testimonials and price. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best support.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Evangelistic Pastor Continues Protracted Meeting at Baptist Church

Rev W P Hines of Portsmouth preached his last sermon November 27 after assisting Rev T A Hall in a protracted Baptist meeting. He is described as an earnest evangelistic preacher. In all over thirty sermons are reported. The meeting will be continued by the pastor.

W. P. Hines Portsmouth T. A. Hall The Baptist Church

Letter to Mr J B Wood Goshen Promotes Paints

A Goshen letter encourages Mr J B Wood to use Longman and Martinez Pore Paints promising a unique attractive finish. The firm claims the paint is the coiest production and guarantees satisfaction with repainting at their expense if not pleased. G H Guinn & Son of Goshen will provide quotes.

Longman & Martinez Pore G. H. Guinn & Son of Goshen

Announcement on Trinity Methodist Church finances and growth

Rev J H Light announced from the Board of Stewards that five payments were made on church and parsonage. The piece recalls 1880 church plans, 1891 completion under Rev F J Prettyman, and 1899 parsonage purchase under Rev J T Wightman. Current property value is about 20500 with yearly expenses around 1500. Twelve year giving totals 4350 to Southern Methodist connectional work and building efforts sum about 36000. Ladies Sewing Society helped fund rising building funds.

J. H. Light Trinity Methodist Church F. J. Prettyman J. T. Wightman Ladies Sewing Society The Hure

Mountain Tea Promises Relief From Pimples and Sores

An old medicine advertisement touts Mountain Tea as a remedy for pimples sores and cockheads with a warning to seek relief from a druggist for 35 cents.

Susan

VPI Defeats VMI in Fierce Gridiron Battle 21 to 0

In Norfolk on November 28, VPI defeated VMI 21 to 0 before 5000 fans. The contest featured hard line-backing with several injuries and Cadet Ramey of VPI playing after learning his mother was dying. The game was described as clean and hard-fitting from start to finish.

Norfolk Virgina Polytechnic Institute Virginia Military Institute V.P. I Ramey Chicago Oxford

Power of South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure

Patent style claim praises a tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It asserts immediate relief from the first dose and guarantees complete cure for all invalids. Sold by Gorrell, druggist, Lexington, Vu.

Li Gorrell Lexington

Photographer's Southwest Virginia Rail Route Ads

Mr. M. Miley, a photographer, spent last week in Southwest Virginia along the Norfolk and Western Railroad photographing views to be used in advertising the railroad and the county through which it passes.

Mr. M. Miley Virginia Norfolk the Western

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use advertised

Ely Brothers offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with atomizer spray for 75 cents including tube. The liquid claims quick absorption and similar medicinal properties to the solid version. Mr John C Paxton and family visited The Lexington for Thanksgiving with their daughter Estel, a pupil at Mary Baldwin Seminary in Staunton.

Ely Ely Brothers Warren St N. Y Mr. Jno, C. Paxton Indian Rock Lexington Mies Estel Mary Baldwin Seminary Staun‘ton

Allen's Lung Balsam Promises Fast Cold Relief

The ad claims Allen's Lung Balsam stops throat irritation from cold and notes it is non opium based. It also mentions discounted photographic services at Miley and Son's Carbon Studio for December and urges timely use of the remedy against recurring winter illness.

Allen Miley & Son

Asthma Remedy Cited By Langsville Mother

Emma Jane Entsminger of Langsville Ohio reports a severe asthma case in her daughter was cured after using Ayer s Chest Pectoral. She says three and a half bottles provided relief and ultimate recovery.

Ayer Emma Jane Entsminger Langsville, O

Thanksgiving Observed Across Virginia Colleges and Towns

Thanksgiving day activities are described with banks and post offices closing, hunting trips by students, and visits to Buens Vista Natural Bridge and Norfolk for a Virginia Tech game. Washington and Lee suspended duties and Union services were held at a Presbyterian church with a sermon on faith and prudence.

Virginia Military Institute Buens Vista Natural Bridge Norfolk Virginia Polytechnic Institute Washington and Lee University Hampden-Sidney Presbyterian Church J.H. Light Trinity Methodist Church Thornton Whaling The R. J. McBryde T. A. Hall Baptist Church Mr Light

Marriage of Miss Glasgow to Houston in Second Presbyterian

Miss Emily Taylor Glasgow and Hubert Todd Houston wed at 1 o clock on November 28 in the Second Presbyterian Church North Fifth Period with Rev Dr Russell Cecil officiating. The ceremony featured tasteful Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches and a formal bridal procession. They plan to reside in Clarkesburg West Virginia after a northern city tour.

Emily Taylor Glasgow Hubert Todd Houston Second Presbyterian Church North Fifth Pirest Russell Cecil Smoot James Beverly Harvie Stuart Nagilla Michaux William Garland Taylor Gordon Paxton Norfolk Francis Thomas Glasgow Frank Clark Houston Clarkeburg Richmond Fubhoress Ebien Glestow Arthur Graham Glasgow London Eng Glagows Green Forest Rockbridge County Jane Anne Gholson William Gholson Cincinnati Sanuel Rutherfoord Houston United States Mini Greece Clarksburg

Meem Brothers Involving Pocahontas Mine Disasters

In Lytchburg Virginia on November 26 Lawrence Meem was shot in the eye while hunting at Nela and Stephen Meem was wounded in the Pocahontas disaster rescue. Lawrence faces potential blindness while Stephen escaped serious injury after two mine explosions killed two rescuers. Both brothers are sons of General John G. Meem and are healing at home.

Washington Dly Stephen Meem Pocahontas Meem

Cheap Shoes and Bargain Groceries Offered

Local store markets bulk deals from last spring on cheap shoes and a selection of groceries. Promotions include shoes priced from 50 cents to about 3.50 and various canned goods, pickles, preserves, and salmon steaks offered at low prices to attract customers.

Abduction and ransom report from Wise Eben M case

A correpondent notes the capture and planned ransom involving Wise Eben M and an American missionary. The message mentions threats and a demand tied to Miss St Neoles, with vague references to effects of a drug named Roc on health and vigor. Readers are advised to consult local druggists for further details.

Pesti Hiri Say-Sha Eben M Tukeral-Marth St Neoles

Christmas Fur Display at Two Beat Houses in Fur Trade

A large dock of seasonable furs to be sold by December 25 offers up to date styles at reasonable prices. Furs are described as comfortable for cold weather and ideal as Christmas gifts. The dealer invites viewing and selection with abundant remnants and specials, including eight to ten ready made ladies suits marked at five dollars each.

Atyle

Allen's Foot-Ease and Fever Cure Adverts in New York

Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease and Fever Cure with testimonials from a Children's Home in New York. Claims to cure feverishness, bad stomach disorders, teething issues, regulate bowels, and destroy worms. Also markets Allen's Foot-Zase powder for damp feet and chilblains with druggist availability and low prices.

Graptourse New York Allens Olmstead LeRoy N. Y Allen

Deaf patient donates to Nicholson Institute in New York

A New York case notes Dr Nicho son's artificial ear drama aiding the Deaf and Arichlady who cured of head noises. The patient gave $10 000 to the institute at 1241 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eight Avenue, New York so Serene could not obtain the Ear Drams to leave them free.

Arichlady

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