Local Gazette Notice From Lexington Post Office
Announcement of second class mail status and rates: $100 per trial insertion and 50c for each continuation thereafter, issued by Barclay & Company for the Yap Gazette in Lexington Virginia.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
2
Virginia Convention and the Underwood Constitution Debate
The article argues against a rushed extra legislative session and urges delaying action on constitutional revision. It supports convening a convention to revise or draft a new Virginia constitution, criticizes dodging duties, and cites the need to empower an orderly process rather than immediate broad legislation. It endorses the Richmond Dispatch editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Rip
Rishmord
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Borr
The Worlds Work periodical debut praised for breadth
Doubleday Page and Company publish a new monthly titled The World’s Work edited by Walter H. Page. The November and December issues arrive with strong commendation for their literary and artistic presentation and wide coverage of political social commercial industrial and artistic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doubleday, Page & Company
Walter H. Page
Forum
Atlantic Monthly
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
An old health adage warns that overworking the kidneys leads to impure blood and heart strain. The text promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming wide cures and urging readers to request a free sample and pamphlet by mail from Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
World's Work magazine praised for scope and strong editorial quality
The Review of Reviews lauds World's Work for breadth of scope and skilled editorial leadership. Each issue features able contributions across subjects with a cheerful spirit of enterprise. Frontispieces include John Hay portrait and Sherman statue with many illustrations, suggesting a valuable permanent addition to American periodical literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Sam Gandens
William Tecumseh Sherman
Opening of Congress Sets Ambitious Short Session Tone
Washington action marks a tense start as Senate swears in new Vermont senator William P. Dillingham and House debates army reorganization. Officials forecast a record level of spending on river harbor, public buildings, naval and military bills, with fourteeen bills totaling near a billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
House
Senate
Abip
Uncle Sam
Perry Davis Pain Killer Advertises Quick Bite Relief
An 19th century advertisement touts Perry Davis Pain Killer applied to mosquito bites to counteract poison and reduce swelling. It claims cures for bites, stings, and reptile encounters with directions on the bottle wrapper. Price listed as 25 cents or 5 shillings in Gorell drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Gorell
Glasgow Gleanings Highlights From Friday Society Event
A Stag Club gathering honors Miss L Glasgow and Miss Cora Walls at the Masonic Temple in Glasgow with autumn decor, elegant costumes, and an elaborate supper. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Lee Probst, Col J W Duncan, and other local families. A infant tragedy and local social news follow as Thanksgiving closings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giapow
L. Glasgow
South Hiver
Cora Wails
Baltimore
Stag Club
C.Q M Che, Jr
Son
Rover
G. D. Howe
Misa
Walls
Baltimor
Lee Probst
Natural Bridge
Armistead Woolfolk
A. Burks
Harry Burks
M. Probst
Harry Probst
KE. McCorkle
Walter McCorkle
H. Monroe
W. E. Arnold
Misa L. McCorkle
Gardner Monroe
B. Adamson
B. G. Baldsisj
O. Edmonds
J. W. Duncan
M. Woolfolk
Harry Locher
P. Edmons
W. G. Mathews
Joe McClure
E. L. Stratton
Eugene Mathews
Editor's Ills Healed by Arnica Salve
F M Higgins editor of Seneca News suffered for years from piles until Backlen's Arnica Salve cured him in two boxes. He calls it the surest cure and best salve in the world with a cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgins
Seneca (III
Ave Jesu Christmas Poem Set To Music By York Organist
An original verse by Dean Stubbs of Ely Cathedral titled Ave Jesu appears in The Outlook. Music arranged for The Outlook by T Tertius Noble, organist and choirmaster of York Cathedral, accompanies the decorated page. Published by The Outlook Company at 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, priced $3 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Outlook
Dean Stubbs
Ely Cathedral
England
York Cathedral
T. Tertius Noble
Outlook Company
Fourth
Avenir
New York
Ely's Dream Balm for Catarrh Cures and Relief
Drying inhalants and a cleansing balm claim to heal mucous membranes. Ely's Dream Balm advertised to cure catarrh and relieve nasal symptoms, with Bly's Cream Balm noted for stopping mucus drops and improving voice and hearing. W Davidson attorney at law, Anmouth, lil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
W. Davidson
Onmouth
Lil
Rheumatism Remedy Claim Promoted in Ad Tone
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a cure for rheumatism claiming it cures when it works and does not when it fails. The copy emphasizes the uncertainty of complete rheumatism cures and the product as a remedy option.
County Court Proceedings Open with Will Records and Indictments
In the County Court session Judge W P Hourton presiding the will of Evaline H Little deceased was proven ordered recorded estate committed to the sheriff for administration The will of J F Crawford deceased was proven and ordered recorded Charles M Crawford qualified as executor The estate of Thomas L Montgomery deceased committed to the Sheriff John L Smoot guardian of his minor children A special grand jury returned indictments against Charles Taylor Willis Jones Edward Smith George Hill Joe Beverly Ernest Stuart W H Wilson Robert Pleasants John Williams and Richard Hawkins all colored for breaking a railroad car and larceny The Commonwealth case against Charles Taylor and others for breaking a railroad car etc set for hearing Monday next Henry Gregg Frank Norris and William Davis were tried and each sent to the penitentiary for five years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaline H. Little
J. F. Crawford
Charlies M. Crawford
Thomas L. Montgomery
John L. Smoot
G. L. Larrick
W. M. Showalter
J. F. Tolley
James A. Straub
J. W. McCormick
O. A. Cummins
Charles G McCorkle
Charles Taylor
Willis Jones
Edward Smith
George Hill
Joe Beverly
Ernest Stuart
W. H. Wilson
Robert Pleasants
John Williams
Richard Hawkins
The
Commonwealth
Henry Gregg
Frank Norris
William Davis
Dr King's New Discovery Heals Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia is cured of a long standing hacking cough by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy claims to remove chest pain aid sleep and restore health. Price 50c and 1 trial bottle free at drug stores, one bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Crumpacker Introduces Virginia Reapportionment Bill
Washington December 3 Mr Crumpacker introduced a bill for reapportionment of Congress. The proposal would reduce Virginia by one representative and North Carolina by four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Virginia
North Carolina
Dr King s New Life Pills and Digestive Cordial Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for headaches and general health, claiming relief for sick and nervous headaches and blood and nerve strengthening. It also promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach remedy, notes herbal ingredients, and lists prices from 10 cents to 1 dollar with druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Offers Madison Medicine Co Product
An old classified style note urges young maidens to try Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. The ad promises the tea improves appearance and mentions a price of 35 cents with a request to ask a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mother's
Rocky Mountain
L’ea
Madison Medicine Co
Fragmentary 1790 Rockbridge deed found in history book
A torn historic document fragment describes a deed of 124 acres in Rockbridge County dated May 28 1790. Names include David McWilliams and James Peel with a transfer of "Thirty Pounds" and notes on landmarks and boundary lines. The paper bears marginal notes from Captain Deacon and later examination by Rev. A P Bonde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Deacon
Pt. T. J Deacon
Baffar
A. P. Bonde
Cap'ain Deacon
Williams & H
Rockbridge
Peel
Rockbridge County
David McWilliams
Thia
James Peel
Bold Cure All Elixir Promoted for Rheumatism
Advertisement for Drummond Lightning Remedies claims one bottle cures nearly any rheumatic case. Price 35 cents. Drummond Medicine Co. New York offers express delivery and agent opportunities. Also reports a burglary at Rev W I Johnson’s residence with Peter Scott jailed for thirty days after Mayor Anderson’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Johnson
James Walker
Peter Scott
Anderson
Scott
W. F. Pierson
Swisher Estate Accounts Ordered by Virginia Court
Robert Catlett Commissioner in Chancery to take accounts in the Swisher v. Swisher case from Rockbridge County Circuit Court. Tasks include real estate title and value, claims against Jos PH Swisher estate, and whether sale of land benefits infant defendants. Hearing set for November 15, 1900 at Lexington Virginia office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Jos PH. Swisher
Lexington
Med. Moore
Johns
Ajoam Brown
Chancery
Enroult Court
Adam M. Brown
T. A. Sterrett
R. O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yap
Barclay & Company
Legislature
AN. —_— CONVENTION
Baby
Ghia Tre
Washington
Glasgow
Dee
HE County Court
W. P. Hourton
Bill
Dinggiste
Vive
Hayprep
Doxnars Wien
Te Grven
John Kelloe
Kelloes
Johnson
Evy
Ives
Oneonraipa
Healeann
Mall
Mal Rly Brothers
Warren
Avanaugh & Smyth
Aga
Alwo
California
Kavanaugh & Smyth
South Augusta Street
Staunton
O’connell & Hogshead’s
Stratnton, VA
P. O. Box
Mutual Phone
Gratchen
Canton
Affk
Warun
Colonel Brown
Brown
Obiale
Thos. S. White & Son
Pe Battity
I. R. Swisher
Commissioner's Notice
Mary C. Swisher
Robert Catlett
Pininuitts
W. T. Shlglds
Chanvery
John H. Moore
Paul M. Ponick
Noy
Ne Vile
Virginia Tin Mining and Manufacturing Company
William A. Anderson
Ka. m
J.B Sanford
D. C
Salt Compan
Salt Company
Wim. A. Anderson
George B. Cash
Greenleed Letcher
Ed. Moore
Waverly Company
Natural Bridge District
Said
Commonwealth of Virginia
A. T. Shields
Rockbridge County Court
Tockholders’ Meeting
F. T. Glasgow
Paxton
Search the Lexington Gazette Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lexington Gazette?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.