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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
3
Notices show multiple vendors with Christmas displays. Items include toys from Weinbergs schedule and holiday clothing from J Ed Deaver. Auction sale of horses by Curtis and Letcher listed with gloves, handkerchiefs, fancy pictures, and other articles.
Bethesda Presbyterian and R. E. Lee Memorial Church discuss a paint donation plan with L and M paint. The largest Georgia Methodist church is expected to use 100 gallons combining L and M with Linseed Oil, claiming lower cost and stronger wear. Sold by McCrum Drug Co in Lexington Virginia and H L Gilkerson in Buena Vista Virginia.
The joint timetable of the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads starts November 25. The only B&O change is the early train now departs at 4 o clock instead of 4 10. Two Sunday C and O trains are discontinued. Departing trains now run 10 50 am 4 25 pm and 6 55 pm, replacing 10 25 am 4 pm and 7 pm respectively. Arrivals shift to 8 17 am 1 20 pm and 6 50 pm from 8 20 am 1 25 pm and 6 45 pm.
Willis T. Morgan a retired U S Commissary Surgeon testifies to the effectiveness of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds bronchial and luous diseases. He cites two years in the Philippines and Cuba and praises the medicine now available in New Hampshire. Guaranteed by B H Gorrell druggist price 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free.
Notices report weddings near Riverside and East Lexington in 1900 and 1906. Rev J A Trostie, Burgess M Davis and Alexander P Harrisgon officiated. brides Bertha May Nair and Anna M McCorkie, all residents of Rockbridge, with couples from nearby towns.
A. Brown of Bennetteville South Carolina reports Electric Bitters restored his wife to perfect health after years of dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The medicine claims to cure chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder troubles. Sold with guarantee by B. H. Gorrell at 50 cents.
Road crews apply a fresh macadam coating to select Lexington streets. Scientists call loose rock a crude road method but packing by traffic is too slow given limited funds. The committee on streets and roads says the project must fit the budget constraints.
Rensselaerville merchant Chas Oswald reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The advertisement touts its antiseptic healing powers for cuts wounds burns and sores and lists it as 95 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store.
The group holds its annual Christmas Lunch and Sale on Friday December 7 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jim Humbles former restaurant on Washington Street. Attractive sale items and seasonal luncheon offerings promise a festive public event.
An alarming situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. This condition is unknown to those who age Dr. King's New Life Pills the best and gentlest regulators of Stomach and Bowels. Guaranteed by B. H. Gorrell druggist Price 25e.
A Lee Jackson Camp C V meeting is set for the Court House Lexington Virginia on Tuesday December 11 1906 at 12 oclock noon A full attendance is requested by order of the commander W C Stuarr Adjutant.
An assortment of old advertised remedies includes Laxative Bromo Quinac Tab ets with money back guarantee if not cured. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Burdock Blood Bitters touted to purify blood and clear skin. Dr. Ony’s Electric Oil claims quick pain relief. L. & M. products priced around $1.20 per gallon and lead paint advertisements by McCrum Drug Co of Lexington.
Mr Basil M. Mealy travels to Chicago to locate. Circuit Clerk A T Shields spent Thanksgiving in Lynchburg. Mrs E B Randolph and children visit Lexington. E A Moore writes a history of Rockbridge Artillery for press. Rev E C Lynch receives Clifton Forge call. Misses Margaret Gilkernon Mary La Rew and John La Rew visit Lexington. Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia to address University Assembly December 7. W S Humphries recounts Civil War escape at Stonewall Jackson Camp Staunton. Rev J A McClura to be installed at Buena Vista Presbyterian December 9. Commission by Lexington Presbytery listed. Norfolk Landmark notes reception for Lt Gov J Taylor Ellyson and Harry St George Tucker hosted by Mrs James R Hubard with yellow chrysanthemums and red candles.
The Thanksgiving German at Washington and Lee Sunday evening featured a large attendance and a straightforward German from start to near finish. Refreshments followed at midnight, the hop lasting until 1:30 am with music by the V. M. I. orchestra and chaperones listed among the ladies.
Thanksgiving Day passed quietly in Lexington as worshippers filled the R E Lee Memorial Episcopal Church for services led by Rev. W. Cosby Bell with assistance from Rev. Dr Charles Manly, Rev. I B Southall, and Rev. J O Knott. The offering for the poor was liberal and most residents celebrated at home with family reunions, some using chicken in place of turkey due to high prices.
Mr J L McCown, a Lexington photographer, printed a dozen views in and about Lexington and arranged them in a small folder. Priced at 15 cents, he offers special holiday trade discounts on photographs suitable for gifts.
Residents must pay capitation taxes by December 11 to be eligible for Lexington’s June 11 municipal vote. Voters must also show state poll tax payment of 1.56 dollars six months prior. In Buena Vista, delinquent tax lot sales drew large crowds with prices starting at 26 cents.
Harry M. Tutwiler of Lynchburg died unexpectedly at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke Virginia on Thursday night November 29. He was 89 and died of heart disease after failing rapidly after checking into the hotel. He was educated at Virginia Military Institute and worked as a traveling salesman. at his death he was with Lucado Grocery Company of Lynchburg. He leaves four brothers and three sisters and will be interred in Lexington following a funeral service at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Thoms on B. Southall with Masonic rites at the Lexington cemetery.
The Boston Ideal Stock Company inaugurated the new opera house with three nights of performances Thursday through Saturday. A large opening crowd enjoyed the show though Saturday’s crowd saw disturbance from several students who booed and threw objects, prompting captain Pierson to intervene. The article notes calls for better conduct and hints the offenders may face the Mayor's court.
Dr. George H. Denny of Washington and Lee University led a general conference of the State Teachers Association at Seventh Street church. He lauded the group as early Virginia leaders in regular education and praised teachers as the key to great schools, not costly buildings.
The December term of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge begins next Monday the 10th. On the second day the second trial of Ernest Arthur will proceed. He was found guilty of manslaughter in October but the verdict was not set aside on a technicality. The killing of Bernard Byers occurred in the mountains near Buena Vista. Arthur faces a sentence of two and one half years in the penitentiary. Judge C J Campbell of Amherst County will assist Commonwealth's Attorney Moore.
The General Education Board approved a $5,000 grant to Washington and Lee University in New York for a new library and a $100,000 grant to Richmond College.
A Hartford City dispatch reports Grover Ford, wanted for the murder of Charles Cash and Miss Lydia Inteminger near Denmark, is held at the Rockbridge County infirmary. The description matches Ford, and Virginia Governor offers a $500 reward for his capture. Cash was killed outright, Inteminger died weeks later.
The Virginia Military Institute team with the cadets and 284 visitors traveled by special train to Lynchburg to play Davidson College of North Carolina on the Interstate Fair Association grounds. Davidson won six to nothing in the second half as VMI failed to score despite chances in the first half.
The Juanita Boynton Company performs at the University chapel Saturday night December 9 at 8 with Racliffe Lyceum and Chatauqua Bureau guiding. The artists include Miss Juanita Boynton reader Miss Ethel Johnson soprano Miss Annie Lewis Vivian pianist and Mr Pallas Brown violinist. Lexington residents await the Town Council committee report on housing and free mail delivery.
Comrade writer honors Dr. A J Hayelett born Kerrs Creek raised Washington College UVa physician who served in McDowell Guard and Second Rockbridge Battery died at 7 p m in Buena Vista at 77 after protracted illness. He practiced locally after the war then farmed and retired. He left a sister Mrs Phete Alphin and eight children. Burial followed at New Monmouth beside his wife Mary Sloan.
Gaeette correspondence notes social visits in Lynchburg with Louise Locher Lucy Eade and Eliza beth Paxton with Paxton family members hosting and returning for Thanksgiving. Other residents including Joseph Paxton Buena Vista Ernest Echols and Amy Stube are mentioned alongside Roanoke and Buffalo Forge connections.
An alarm sounded after 9 pm Saturday for a fire in a room above the Adams Express office on Main Street. Bed of express messenger Thomas Elliott on the James River line of the Chesapeake and Ohio caught fire though room was unoccupied. Benjamin F. Wade noticed smoke from his room and alerted the street. firefighters arrived after a delay and extinguished the blaze. Bed and part of the floor were burned with minor other damage.
Colonel E W Nichels was summoned to Petersburg last week due to the illness of his step mother Mrs Julia Meade Nichole who died Thursday evening November 20th at age 78. She was the widow of Captain James N Nichola. Her father was Richard Kidder Meade former United States Minister to Brazil. One daughter survives Mrs E F H Patterson of Petersburg.
Lexington resident W L Moffet reports rapid relief from rectal itching after using Doan’s Ointment. The ad claims the ointment cures skin eruptions and is inexpensive, with FosterMilburna Co. Buffalo NY as U S sale agents and price at 50 cents.
Fragmentary price list shows items such as flour wheat corn potatoes and lard with varied figures. Mentions market in Lexington Virginia and several meat and dairy products including ham and bacon. Some entries include prices like 84 50 5.25, 24.00, and 17.00 with unclear units.
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