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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
3
R EB Williams farm for sale Weinbergs Santa Claus headquarters McD Adair Christmas goods Hardware Co Inc season goods Irwin Company full stock of dry goods and notions Nelson street store featured in Che Gazette Lexington Virginia December 4 1907.
Machinery speeds canal digging and paint production claiming large labor savings. L. M. Paint allegedly outwears iron for 10 to 15 years with zinc hardening and white lead. A moderate house can be painted with four gallons of paint and one gallon of linseed oil for 60 cents per gallon. Repainting guaranteed if defect found. Sold by McOrqy Drug Co Lexington Buena Vista.
Following in the list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Lexington office for the week ending Dee Atiley H F Ament J T Brown 5 K Krider John Lee Lueck John Moore Elexander Miller I L Wilhelm Ita Persons calling for these letters please say they are advertised McCluye Partros P
In Federa Tennessee C V Pepper recounts a recovery from lung and throat hemorrhages after using Dr King's New Discovery a doctor said all hope was gone before the remedy brought instant relief the bleeding stopped and in three weeks he could return to work. The ad promises a guaranteed cough and cold cure priced at one dollar with trial bottles offered by B bb Gorrolis drug store.
The December term jurors for Rockbridge Circuit Court are listed as Chas R. Deaver James Hite Harper Harman R G Dixon Jas M Davidson W R Huwphria W C Hughes J L Kirkpatrick J D Campbell Chas H Wade W Shoulder Jas T Miller W M Zollman J Henry Leech Hamilton Wade D J Whipple Jr.
An early ad urges treating head colds with Ely's Cream Balm to prevent catarrh. It claims prompt relief for inflamed air passages and emphasizes prevention. Available from druggists for 50 cents or directly via Ely Brothers at 66 Warren Street, New York.
Savor the satisfaction of witnessing the best of its kind as Benton’s great play A Cowboy’s Girl is set to thrill audiences. The Henry Street Opera House hosts the show Friday night December 6th.
A Cedar Grove Maine reader lauds Number threes as a mascot and credits Electric Bitters for curing liver and kidney troubles. The testimonial says one bottle helped, three bottles completed the cure, and the product is marketed as best for stomach liver and kidney issues by B iz Gorreli, a local druggist.
The ladies of R E Lee Memorial Episcopal church hold their annual Christmas dinner and sale of fancy articles in the Firemen's building upper room on Main Street. The event occurs Saturday December 7 with rooms opening at noon. Admission is free and dinner and dessert cost 0 cents.
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina reports he healed a stubborn sore after forty years of failed treatments with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The product guaranteed for piles burns and similar troubles sells for 25 cents at B H Gorrell, druggist.
The Woman's Exchange schedules a Xmas sale of fancy articles fruit cake plum pudding and candy in the Firemen's building upstairs on Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 with doors opening at noon Friday.
In Dallas Texas Mr E W Goodice reports from 107 St Louis St that King’s New Life Pills eased malaria and biliousness. The pills are sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store for 25 cents.
Public speakers are frequently interrupted by coughing. The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The genuine product is in a yellow package sold by B. H. Gorrell druggist.
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised to cure coughs colds and prevent pneumonia. The authentic product came in a labeled package and substitutes were to be refused by BH Gorrell, a local druggist.
Our ad states Folay s Homey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. We recommend it for children and adults. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new laxative that stimulates without irritation and is advertised as the best laxative with money back guarantee.
Numerous residents and guests from Lynchburg Staunton Hot Springs Newport News Roanoke Richmond and Knoxville gather in Lexington for Thanksgiving events. Visitors include Miss Janie Quinn Miss Louise Shields Miss Marguerite McClintle and Dr W W Smith among others. Local officials and faculty members attend services and observe university affiliates at Washington and Lee and Virginia Military Institute activities.
W K Ramsay of Camden Ark class 1907 takes first prize in the Hart Schaimer Mirx economic essay contest for undergraduates nationwide with The Best Method of Securing an Elastic Currency in Times of Panic. Previous Washington and Lee winners were W J Lauck and L J Desha. Government hires three men for child labor investigation Meesrg C M Barnes W R Bledave and J W Addison.
A wedding took place Thanksgiving afternoon at the home of Mr J Montgomery Johnston in South Buffalo. Miss Mary Hiza Johnston wed Mr William Frank Patterson of rear Brownsburg with Rev James P Smith Jr officiating. Maid of honor Miss Mildred Wilson and many relatives attended.
A modern pattern canceling and stamping machine now serves the Lexington post office with a capacity of 300 letters per minute. Clerks are still training to reach peak proficiency, but the device promises great convenience and will be a valuable adjunct to operations. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a tonic for health and digestion.
Miss Annie Naomi Eley became bride of Wallace Campbell Varner in a small Norfolk rite held at Mr and Mrs Stephen Alfred Eley home on Chestnut street. Rev M L Bryant officiated amid family only due to the death of the groom's father. The couple plans to live in Ivor Va after a stay in Lexington.
Dr Edwin Cyclone Southers, a leading Lyceum Bureau entertainer, appears at Henry Street Opera House in Lexington tonight at 8 30. Entitled If I Were the Devil he will impersonate Satan in a clever act with Parades to add violin selections. Tickets 50 cents. reserved seats 10 cents extra. sale at Stuart's store with seat arrangements by Mr Boley.
In a ceremony with cadets visiting freshmen and locals, Virginia Military Institute announced the football Monograms. Col Edward West Nichole stated the winners. Dunbar Wickham Ward Alexander Poague H Porter McLean Cunders Jay Biedler Hancock Doyle earned first and second Monograms, Pongue earned a third, and Massey a fourth. Donnan received the manager’s Monogram. Bully Poague was unanimously elected captain for next year after the Thanksgiving game in Roanoke.
Mrs Annie Boyd McHenry wife of John A McHenry died last Tuesday night November 26 after a six month illness of pulmonary trouble at her Zollman area home. Funeral Thursday at 11 from Elliott s Hill Methodist church with Rev G W Staples, burial at Fulling Spring. She was daughter of Alexander M Zollman aged 88. Survived by husband two sons, father two sisters Mrs William Jennings and Miss Margaret Zollman of Lexington and one brother W Bryan Zollman of Rockbridge. She was a Methodist communicant.
Washington and Lee awarded university monograms to football players last night at the Thanksgiving dance in the gym. Dr. John H. Latone gave remarks that drew applause from many attendees during the presentation of Mesars, Streit, Alderson, Waddill, Brown, Izard, Osborne, Hoge, Witton, Morales, Dow, White, Pipes, Larrick and Stephenson.
Washington and Lee held Bucknell to a lone safety for a 2-0 score despite being outweighted. The Lexington eleven staged a strong defensive game at the Fair Grounds before 3,000 fans, with Bucknell punting into the wind and Waddill's late safety proving decisive.
Eight runners started at Buena Vista and finished at the Courthouse corner in Lexington. R Bryant of Washington, D C won in 50 minutes 16 seconds for eight miles, with A S McCown of Lexington second in 53 minutes 2 seconds and Du Bois Holmes of New York third in 63 minutes 2 seconds. Medals awarded, Bryant gold McCown silver Holmes bronze before a large crowd.
Thanksgiving services were conducted Thursday at 11 o clock in the Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr. A T Graham delivering a sermon. Four visiting pastors from white churches—Dr. Charles Manly, Rev. W. Cosby Bell, and Rev. Wm Hammord—assisted, music featured by Mrs. Ar doh singing a solo, and a liberal congregation offering divided for the four churches to aid the poor and needy.
A Cowboy's Girl is praised as one of the greatest modern plays crafted for pure unalloyed pleasure. The piece promises genuine sensation and broad appeal, noted by Henry St. Opera and Desaie Oth in contemporary theater commentary.
A sudden death at Vesuvius occurs after supper as Hannah B. Graves dies of lung hemorrhage and is buried in Staunton. The oldest Raphine resident, Mrs. John Toman, dies at 88, survived by one son Wm. Toman with services held at Mt. Carmel. Mt. Carmel Communion services note twelve new members since September. Ollie Hell and family return to Bedford City. N. and W. R. R. work between Bedford City and Lynchburg nears completion except for the Little Otter river bridge amid prior construction issues.
The first to third classes at the Virginia Military Institute form a court of honor to uphold honor standards across the campus and enforce a code drafted by athletic committee members. The four classes vow fair treatment for new cadets and pledge to refrain from underhand methods once they advance to third class.
Last Saturday Mr W B L Stark and his daughter Grace Stark were thrown from their vehicle while traveling from Lexington to their Natural Bridge home. The horses bolted after a broken harness near Mr F F Hardy’s Fancy Hill home, injuring both occupants. Mr Harris aided them as Stark sustained bruises and Grace suffered dental injuries.
Dr Hoen of the Pasteur Institute of Virginia from Rich Tent attended the Fortnightly Club at Mr Shields on November 4. Mr Greenlee D Letcher read a paper on rebels and Dr Hoen gave a 45 minute talk on the topic, a rare scientific show for Lexington physicians invited to breakfast at Mr Letcher's.
A blaze at Sheridan's stable Friday afternoon damaged the upper floor and roof while the interior, including hay and feed, largely escaped. Firemen and cadets aided, with Sheridan thanking firemen, citizens, and cadets commander for help. damager estimated around $1,000 to damaged loft.
Dr Lee, nationally known lecturer and journalist, will deliver The True Jefferson Davis lecture Monday night under WLA football management at Henvy Street Opera. Admission 50 cents. Lee, literary editor of the Baltimore Sun, has a strong South audience reception.
In the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Peckbridge County November 12th May Phatatitt appears to be the text fragment. The readable portion indicates a court clerk notice or filing reference dated around November or May with a name Phatatitt. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
A Victorian catalog note touts low prices on bleached cotton at 12 cents, unbleached at 84 cents, and discounts on fine wool blankets readymade sheets pillow cases bed spreads towels and table linens. It highlights linen damask and napkins, underwear from Essex and Forest Mills, and suggests attractive fur offers with strong quality assurances.
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